Daelim UK Scooters And Motorcycles

Sporty, affordable, quality built and loaded with extras.

The VJF 250 is the new kid on the block and redefines the meaning of value.

The VJF 250 is set to raise the bar for 250cc sportsbikes, coming standard with a liquid cooled EFI engine, twin front disk brakes and looks that are sure to give you some street cred.

The VJF 250 is built to the highest standards and is fully supported by a 2 year warranty. Arrange a test ride today to see what all the fuss is about.

VJ 125 Roadwin

The Daelim VJ125 RoadWin is the “naked” version of Daelim’s fantastic VJF125 RoadSport sports bike. The same high specification and high performance, but without the racing style fairing. This enables the RoadWin to be far more than your average commuter style bike. Big bike looks and big bike handling that are sure to impress. Front and rear disc brakes that provide optimum braking performance.

Modern, powerful and fuel efficient engine. Wide 17 inch wheels and low seat height provide excellent stability when riding. Large 16 Litre fuel tank provides plenty of range in between fill ups.

The S3 Advance 250cc is ahead of its time

With the very best technology at your fingertips, an all new 250cc engine including fuel injection, liquid cooling, 4-stroke, 4-valve, and double camshaft design.

This gives plenty of power, enough for long tours, while the low seat and agile chassis provide high levels of comfort, security and stability in the city.

The S3 Advance is full of innovation and hi-spec equipment. Highlights include the "Smart Key" system and powerful braking system. In addition to these details, high quality workmanship and reliability really make the S3 Advance stand out.

At a time when most scooter manufacturers are busy upping their mid-capacity machines to 300cc or above, it comes as a surprise to get a new 250cc machine to test.

The Daelim S3 Advance may be sticking with the quarter-litre size, but it boasts a class-leading 24bhp engine and some fancy electronic gadgetry. Thankfully it doesn't come with a class leading price tag to go with it.

'Made in Korea' is a phrase that is becoming much more acceptable these days; the country is ranked as the fifth largest car manufacturer and names such as Kia and Chevrolet are accepted and often sought after brands around the world, as are electronics giants LG and Samsung (I bet many of you have an LG or Samsung telly on the wall and have never even wondered where it came from);

It's a country at the forefront of Far Eastern development and technology. The country is also quite well known for producing decent motorcycles and scooters – which is where the Daelim S3 Advance comes in. It's a quarter-litre scooter with a potent engine and a few electronic tricks up its sleeve.

SMART KEY
The Daelim looks quite tasty. It's angular and stylish to look at and comes in a choice of silver, black or white. A large front fairing and screen offer good protection from the elements and make for a quieter ride – which is just as well, because the weather was pretty dire while I had it! One fairly unique selling point for the scooter is the 'smart key' ignition; it's a proximity sensor like you'd find on some new cars and Harley-Davidsons.

Basically it means you don't need to insert an ignition key to start the S3; simply have the key in your pocket, turn the blue plastic backlit dial and press the starter. You can also open the fuel cap and put the steering lock on in the same way.

A separate button opens the seat (the size of the underseat space is a bit disappointing on the S3); it's not very roomy and is an odd shape, so it makes storing things a bit harder work than it should be. I managed to fit a smallish camera bag and lens under there, but don't expect to store a crash helmet... unless you have an odd-shaped head. There are a couple of other small storage areas behind the legshields (which incidentally are finished in a nice brushed steel effect rather than the usual cheap black plastic), one of which is lockable and contains a handy 12v socket.

85MPH TOP SPEED
The riding position on the scooter is comfortable enough, with a large stepped dual seat and feet forward design for the rider. Passengers will appreciate the fold-out pegs and backrest, but taller ones may get buffeted a bit at speed because they sit higher than the rider. Talking of speed, Daelim claims a class-leading engine and it's not far off the mark with a claimed 24.6bhp from the fuel injected, four valve, double overhead camshaft engine. On initial acceleration the scooter felt a bit slower than the higher capacity Vespa GTS 300 I ride most of the time (The Daelim actually has 2bhp more power than the 278cc Vespa and 4.5bhp more than the Yamaha X-Max 250). Get it away from the line though and the power is fairly progressive and there's enough of it on tap for stress-free overtaking. Under test conditions, I recorded a highest GPS speed of 85mph, although 80mph is a more achievable cruising speed, which is perfectly acceptable for a 250-class scooter and faster than the competition.

During a fast blast to Surrey and back, the S3 achieved 62mpg – a figure that could easily be improved if you're not in quite so much of a hurry! The linked brakes are pretty good too, with a disc brake at the front and rear (as you'd expect) and enough stopping power and feel at the lever. No ABS but that's not a concern. Suspension is by telescopic forks and twin adjustable rear shocks; they cope well enough, but aren't quite as well damped as on something like the KYMCO Downtown 300 for instance – still more than adequate though. It was quite a pleasant surprise to find the OE tyres were Schwalbe Racemans (a tyre I've often used on my own scooters in the past); they're nice and grippy and wear quite well.

All the above mean you can use the scooter's power to its limit when you get on to the twisties. Being seen on the road is quite important and with many cars now sporting daytime headlights (which kind of defeats the object of bikes having mandatory running lights), it's good to have a scooter with twin blue-tinged LED 'halo' lights which come on automatically and get you noticed. The lights certainly help you to stand out – not that anybody should be able to miss you on a battleship-sized scooter, but every little helps!

The instrument cluster has all the info to hand: rev counter, speedo, temp gauge plus a digital screen for the time, trip, odometer and fuel gauge (it does the job, but could have been a bit nicer looking in my opinion); that and the underseat space are the only two slight niggles with what is otherwise a good and nifty 250.

The Daelim S3 offers good value for money; it's priced well, looks the part and is quicker than other scooters in the class. It's available from your local Daelim dealer now so go and have a look for yourself.

A revoloutionary sports scooter.

The B-Bone will change the way you think about trips across town - commuting just became fun. Featuring a powerful 125cc oil cooled engine, front and rear disk brakes and 12 inch alloy wheels. The B-Bone is ready to tackle any trip you have in mind.

Stand out from the crowd. Be different.

The B-Bone is built to the highest standards and is fully supported by a 2 year warranty.

Looks are not deceiving!

The S1 has incredible performance to match its sharp looks and sporty exterior. The 4 valve 125cc engine provides excellent power, whilst the electronic fuel injection system ensures it is both smooth and manageable. The 13 inch alloys combined with disc brakes provide exceptional control on the road. The adjustable suspension and intelligent design result in incredible handling characteristics. The external fuel cap, rear rack, under seat storage and pillion backrest are all practical class leading inclusions. With a max speed of over 60mph, this is the ultimate sports commuter scooter and would feel at home in the city or on the highway.

The S1 is built to the highest standards and is fully supported by a 2 year warranty.

The Besbi is an iconic retro scooter.

Featuring a powerful 125cc complimented with fully automatic CVT Twist and Go transmission with electric start. The Besbi is the perfect scooter for the daily commute with a 6.4kW 4-stroke air-cooled engine with a front disk brake and rear drum brake.

A sophisticated chrome plated front grill and hive patterned upholstery help to make the Besbi scooter a true style sensation on the roads. With a classic analogue instrument gauge, a powerful headlight and sleek tail light assembly the Besbi has the traditional looks from an old movie while holding the technical confidence of the 21st century.

The Besbi is built to the highest standards and is fully supported by a 1 year warranty.

Smart, stylish and innovative

The Daelim S3 is full of innvovation and hi-specification equipment. Highlights include the "Smart Key" system and the combined braking system. In addition to these details, high quality workmanship and reliability really make the S3 stand out.

The all new Daelim Daystar 125cc Custom Cruiser is the latest version of this ever popular model. The Daystar is designed to give 125cc riders a genuine "Big Bike" experience, with big bike looks, handling and on the road presence. This is a big bike in every way. The Daystar is a high specification bike, with footboards, chain tensioner and many small styling details all included as standard.

For 2013 the Daystar is available in two colour options, Black/Grey and Black/Orange. These two-tone colour schemes are complimented by Black engines, wheels and forks. This "Dark", unpolished styling completes the mean and moody custom cruiser attitude that is sure to bring out the rebel within!

1. Footboards -Large footboards and other thoughtful details enhance the overall appearance of the Daystar. These are all fitted as standard, no need to buy expensive optional extra's.

2. Disc brakes - The Daystar benefits from high specification disc brakes. These are fitted both front and rear for optimal braking efficiency. The powerful disc brakes offer superior rider control and safety.

3. Large seat - The large ergonomic riders saddle is comfortable even on the longest of journeys. The low seat height promotes confidence in the Daystar's handling, especially around town.

4. Chain Guide - The Daystar is fitted with a top quality "O-ring" chain. It also has a chain tensioner fitted as standard. This high specification chain and tensioner system offer excellent durability, reducing servicing costs.

5. Engine - The modern engine is the latest specification of Daelim's excellent 125cc motor. The 4-stroke, 4-valve engine produces plenty of reliable power. The engine is cooled by a mixture of both oil and air cooling, which is a highly efficient system.

6. Dashboard - Clear and simple instrument panel delivers only what you need, and nothing that you don't. This minimal yet highly functional approach adds to the bikes overall defiant character, and makes no apologies for it!