MITT NK 125 Brembo Edition test: Introduction, positioning and rivals
The 125 motorcycle market continues to experience a real explosion in terms of models, with iterations in practically all segments. Precisely, due to this strong emergence of models, brands have to attract the attention of potential buyers with increasingly complete products, but without neglecting the important issue of price. MITT is one of those brands that has understood well how the game goes, presenting models with an attractive design, technology and a price that leaves no one indifferent.
And we have the perfect example in the MITT NK 125 Brembo Edition which, over the standard model, adds extra security on different fronts by having a brand widely known in the motor world. For the end customer, this is a strong argument in the purchasing decision, as they see recognizable equipment that is proven effective. Added to this is an aggressive design, performance at the limit of what is legal and a technological aspect at the level of models from higher segments, to give shape to a naked 125 that wants to be more than a simple transport instrument.
For all of the above, the MITT NK 125 Brembo Edition fully enters the fight to be one of the naked 125s with the best quality/price ratio on the market, facing rivals such as the Morbidelli F125 (€2,601), the Honda CB125F (€2,980), the SWM Hoku 125 (€3,287), the Keeway RKF 125 (€2,890), the VOGE 125R (€3,088), the Benelli BN 125 (€2,590), the Bajaj Pulsar NS 125 (€2,499) or the Kove NK 125R (€3,699).
MITT NK 125 Brembo Edition test: Technical characteristics and equipment
Starting with the design, the MITT NK 125 Brembo Edition benefits from the features already seen in its twin sister, such as very sharp fairings, very marked angles or an exhaust tail that goes in line with the tail and has a truly sporty design. It even reminds us of some exhausts used in competition. On the front, the LED headlight has a very original lighting signature.
Mechanically, the MITT NK 125 Brembo Eidtion is powered by a 125cc single-cylinder, water-cooled block that develops a power of 15 HP at 9,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 11.5 Nm at 8,500 rpm. As you can see, it is at the limit of the regulations so that it can be carried by users of the A1 license, or the B permit with three years of experience. Furthermore, the fact that it is liquid cooled allows for more homogeneous behavior and, of course, better internal temperatures when the heat is on, allowing the engine not to lose performance.
And what about the cycle part? Like its sister, the MITT NK 125 Brembo Edition chooses a steel tube chassis to which an inverted fork with 37 mm bars and a monoshock has been associated. As for adjustment possibilities, it only includes preload regulation in the rear axle. In the brakes section is where this model shines the most, as it includes a four-piston Brembo monobloc caliper, which bites a single 299 mm disc. Behind we have a single-piston caliper along with a 240 mm disc. In addition, it has dual-channel ABS. For their part, the 17″ wheels are shod with MRF tires in sizes 110 and 140 mm, respectively.
On the electronic side, the MITT NK 125 Brembo Edition surprises not only with its huge 7” TFT screen, but also with the addition of a traction control system. It may seem trivial, but anything that adds in terms of security is always welcomed. Especially in circumstances of poor grip, whether due to rain or low temperatures. In addition, it also integrates an anti-theft system.
MITT NK 125 Brembo Edition test: How it goes
The MITT NK 125 Brembo Edition stands out for its commitment to a certain sportiness. And we can see that in the driving position. It is still comfortable for all types of circumstances, but its footrests, somewhat set back, favor a more dynamic posture. The position of the pineapples is good and the huge screen is accompanied by different brightness options. Even with the sun shining directly on it, its reading is perfect, with information as relevant as the battery voltage.
From the first meters you can see a good smoothness of ride, which is slightly clouded by a clutch operation that is ‘very high’. Everything is written about taste, although I, personally, like that it comes from below to offer more precise control. Despite those slightly more rear footpegs, the posture is very comfortable, with the back upright and the arms slightly bent. Perfect for everyday use or devouring kilometers on secondary roads.
The seat is positioned 790 mm from the ground. A distance that, with my 1.68 m height, allows me to reach it with both feet (on tiptoe), or with a single foot fully supported if I move my butt towards one of the two sides. Its 154 kg (to which we must add the 12 liters of gasoline that fit in its tank) does not make the MITT NK 125 Brembo Edition the lightest naked 125, although it is a weight that is not evident when stopped or in motion.
The engine’s behavior is somewhat lazy until it finds its useful zone. Remember that the maximum torque begins to push from 8,500 rpm and dies just before 10,000 rpm, which is where the ignition cuts off. This is the playground for this model if you want to go something lighter, with usability reminiscent of the old 2Ts. In this range, the engine stands out for its correct thrust to safely overtake. That it is lazy before reaching the upper zone of the lap counter has a double meaning: smoothness in the city. This will allow for calmer driving.
The shifting performance is good. Quite smooth if accompanied by gas shocks on downshifts. Although it is true that it seemed somewhat short of development to me. One more tooth on the pinion or one less tooth on the crown (or a combination of both) would have resulted in longer and more usable gears, along with a top speed greater than the 115 km/h that I managed to reach in very favorable conditions. In other circumstances such as climbs, the model is at the mercy of gravity, having to reduce several gears to regain strength and speed.
The suspensions have surprised me for the better. I am a firm defender of a hard setting for motorcycles, mainly because I like sporty riding. In this sense, the MITT NK 125 Brembo Edition surprises with a firm feel, but also with good filtering of speed bumps and other urban elements.
On the road, it demonstrates good poise and lightness, allowing you to change path very easily. We only found one but: that it does not have preload adjustment in the front axle; and this is going to cause a certain imbalance with the rear axle, which does have the aforementioned adjustment. We are going to have the bike well in the rear, but not in the front.
I found the brakes to be a great addition to the model, although being somewhat finicky, I would have liked a little more bite in the first part of the braking, as well as more information while the deceleration is being carried out. To be completely honest, they perform perfectly for the spectrum of use of the motorcycle. The ABS is not intrusive and only during the most aggressive braking did I notice it in the final meters until the bike stopped. At no time were there any symptoms of overheating or fatigue, which is perfect. The same can be said about the tires, with behavior consistent with the model on which they are mounted.
What does deserve a special mention is its aerodynamic protection. Yes, the combination of the headlight design and the huge screen help to significantly reduce air turbulence and that translates into great comfort when driving on the highway or highway at cruising speeds.
