Lance Cali Classic 125cc Scooter Review (Built by SYM)

by Katherine
(Santa Barbara)




I am currently enjoying riding the Lance Cali Classic 125cc scooter built by SYM. It is similar in looks to the Lance Vintage, but far superior in all respects.

The build is tight and right - up to SYM's quality standard. The ride is fun! - the 12" front wheel gives it excellent tracking. The 125cc ceramic lined engine runs smooth and has enough power for bopping around town. It is very zippy but I would love to see this in a 150cc.

It does not have much storage space, but there is now an option for a rear rack and cargo box.
The Cali has proven to be very reliable - starts right up every time, so far (5,000 mi.) there are no problems with this bike, except the rear tire is wearing.

The price is very good for the quality, and my dealer tells me there have been no problems with parts, unlike Carter Bros.

Overall I am very pleased with this scooter and recommend it to those looking for an affordable step up from the cheap Chinese scoots.

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Sep 22, 2011
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Cali 125 Great NEW
by: KEITH

One month and 500 miles...the Cali Classic 125 is great so far. Not thrilled with the dealer as any after sale situations such as plate, sticker, registration and title all poorly handled. I would buy another Cali 125 today but not from the same dealer.

The only concern I now have is finding maintenance parts such as air filter, plug, fuel filter, etc., I just can't find them. Any help would be appreciated.

Mar 28, 2011
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10,000 miles-9 months! NO PROBLEMS!! NEW
by: Rome

10,000 miles-9 months! NO PROBLEMS!! Driven daily, just change the oil and normal wear and tear items. Mine is the ONLY blue metalic in the US. It draws attention where ever I go in the LA/OC area! Rome (949) 413-5177

Oct 12, 2010
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feed up! NEW
by: Anonymous

I wish I could say the same, I have had the following problems: vapor lock twice, replaced floater- ran out of fuel, replaced fuel value and still wont start the first time anytime!

Aug 21, 2010
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You'd Be Surprised NEW
by: Jim Zeiser

The Cali Classic has beeen so well received by people that Lance has dropped all their other cheap Chinese scooters and is looking to raise their product line with new, better acquisitions.

Aug 18, 2010
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Sounds LIke a Winner NEW
by: Kathi

Wow! Great review, Katherine! This is what I like to see... tons of detail and reasons why you feel as you do about your scooter, good or bad.

Your Lance/SYM scooter sure sounds like it offers great value! Hope you have many years of scooter fun ahead of you... :)

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