MITT T-ROX 125 test: Introduction, positioning and rivals of the MITT T-ROX 125
The Spanish brand MITT already has a very complete range. There are already 22 models that we can see on their website. Of them, 10 are scooters. Some of them come in various displacements, but all of them have a 125 cm3 version. In the other segments (Adventure, Sport, Tourism and Custom) the displacement is also represented.
This illustrates the importance that MITT gives to the ⅛ liter as an introduction – from the B or A1 license – to the motorcycle. Within 125 cm3, the best-selling segment is the citizen scooter, where the best-sellers must have a compromise between price, performance and equipment.
The MITT T-Rox 125 (14.5 HP, €3,095) brings its own to try to get the lion’s share of the pie. The nomenclature is appreciated, easy to remember in an ecosystem where the dance of acronyms for the models of different brands is quite common.
T-ROX 125 is easy to remember among an amalgam of rivals, which include – in alphabetical order – the Cyclone RT1 125 (12 HP, €2,795), the Honda PCX125 (12 HP, €3,499), the KYMCO Sky Town 125 (11 HP, €2,590), the Peugeot Pulsion EVO 125 (13.2 HP, nd), the QJ MTX 125 (15 HP, €2,999), the SYM Jet EVO 125 (€2,999) and SYM Jet 125 (12.2 HP, €3,599) or the Zontes 125 E (14.5 HP, €3,887).
With equipment on par with its rivals, if not superior, the MITT T-ROX 125 is in a position to take a bite out of the market, which in the end is what gives and takes away reasons.
MITT T-ROX 125 test: Technical characteristics of the MITT T-ROX 125
The MITT T-ROX 125 engine is a 125 cm3 single-cylinder water-cooled engine powered by Bosch electronic injection. It delivers 14.5 HP at 8,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 12 Nm at 6,000 rpm.
Despite being a 125 scooter, it has traction control, dual-channel ABS and a Start & Stop system at stops (disconnectable), which allows fuel savings and reduced emissions.
The chassis is a multi-tubular steel frame. The chassis is complemented by a telescopic fork and double rear shock absorber with separate bottle. The brakes consist of a 240 mm front disc, clamped by a two-piston radial caliper. The rear brake is 220 mm and the caliper is simple. We must add a very practical parking brake on the left lever.
The dimensions of the T-ROX are really compact. With 1,345 mm between axles, a seat height of 790 mm and 14-inch wheels at the front and 13 at the rear, it enjoys devilish agility, accompanied by an outstanding turning angle. The weight is also good: it only weighs 131 kg dry.
If we add 8.5 liters of tank capacity, the curb weight barely exceeds 140 kg, a figure that makes a very favorable weight/power ratio compared to its rivals.
It has connectivity and mirroringthrough the corresponding application. The interface is made up of a very bright TFT screen that contains all the necessary information: tachometer, clock, fuel level, temperature (ambient and coolant), trip, odometer and ABS, reserve, traction and brake control warning lights. start & stop
To this equipment we must add the retractable passenger footpegs, key keylessbacklit pineapples, double rear handle and central stand.
The space under the seat has remote opening (also the fuel tank) and courtesy light. The load capacity is limited by the shape of the hole, or rather, by the shape of the seat in its lower part, completely flat.
Because of this, not all full-face helmets fit; Only those that do not have air intakes at the top, that is, with a smooth surface, will find accommodation. Otherwise, it will not be possible to close the seat. A jet helmet fits, as does a backpack.
To compensate, it has two glove compartments, one of them with two USB sockets (A and C) so you can recharge the phone and/or not consume battery during the mirroringalthough none of them have a lock. The passenger footpegs are retractable and the indicators are also integrated into the design, good news in case you kiss the ground, God forbid.
The MITT T-ROX 125 is available for €3,095 in three shades: black, gray and an original Chameleon Blue, which varies its shade depending on how the light hits it.
MITT T-ROX 125 test: How the MITT T-ROX 125 goes
It is easy to get behind the controls of the T-ROX, as everything is in its place. At 178 cm tall, I reach the ground perfectly and there is plenty of room to hide my knees behind the shield, without them colliding with it. It is possible to rest your feet behind the shield, but the natural position is to place your feet on the horizontal platform, on either side of the central tunnel (and the fuel tank filler neck).
The handlebars are at the perfect distance and height and it is very appreciated that the levers are adjustable, as well as the parking brake, very useful on slopes where you have to look for something in your pockets.
The start-up is so smooth that you barely notice that it has started. At idle it is very quiet and you only realize that it is on once you start driving. Its optimal weight/power ratio allows it to accelerate quickly, but at the same time smoothly, which allows it to be a formidable weapon in the wriggling between stationary cars. The handlebars turn a lot and the low center of gravity contributes to the ease of riding.
When braking, the radial caliper front brake comes to the fore. Feel and power are very good and the ABS is not intrusive. On the rear brake, however, the ABS manifests itself very early, due to its tendency to lock. Overall the braking is very good, but this circumstance must be taken into account when combining both brakes.
The feel of the suspensions offers a good combination of comfort and firmness, as long as we keep in mind that we are dealing with a citizen scooter and not a sports one. The tread of the T-ROX 125 is very good and provides confidence, also thanks to the CST tires, with good feel and grip, at least in the dry.
Going out into the suburbs, the T-ROX 125 defends itself with solvency. Flat and without wind, it is capable of sustaining cruises of 106-108 km/h, enough to navigate expressways and ring roads without the feeling of being sold out.
On the steepest slopes, once reached, it maintains cruises of 85-90 km/h, while in favorable conditions (downhill and with a favorable wind) I was able to see 116 km/h on the TFT screen, which also shows the maximum speed obtained by the scooter (117 km/h, it wasn’t me).
Another good news is that it is not easy to make it rub despite incorporating a stand as standard. And the standard equipment is very good, including safety elements such as traction control, which I did not have the opportunity to test, but which is never superfluous in places like wet parking lots.
Start & Stop is an extra contribution to reducing consumption and emissions. MITT has not given the consumption of the T-ROX, which cannot be very high, but its autonomy will be very high thanks to its 8.5 l fuel capacity. In the entire week that I had the T-ROX (using it every day), I was not able to use more than half of the tank.
For €3,095, MITT offers an urban scooter with the latest technology and equipment that stands out for its urban qualities and is capable of defending itself on fast roads. Quite a declaration of intentions.
