10 reasons the Shifter 125 EVO is one of the most technologically advanced bikes on the market

The 125cc category has changed a lot in recent years. A simple, affordable, easy-to-ride bike just doesn't cut it anymore — riders now expect more technology, safety, connectivity, and a level of equipment usually reserved for bigger-displacement machines.

The MACBOR Shifter 125 EVO was built with exactly that in mind. This naked bike, 100% Barcelona-bred, arrives fully revamped, packing a combination of electronics and component quality rarely seen in its segment. Here are the ten reasons it stands out as one of the most complete 125s around.

1. A 5-inch TFT display

It all starts with the dash: a full-color 5-inch TFT display, still a rarity among entry-level naked bikes. It doesn't just show basic riding info — it manages much of the bike's electronics too. More than a styling touch, it's the first thing that tells you this 125 is playing in a different league.

2. Mirroring via Carbit Ride

And that screen does even more. Thanks to Carbit Ride mirroring connectivity, the Shifter 125 EVO brings your smartphone's functions straight onto the dashboard. Perfect for daily city riding, where navigation and your phone are everything — no external phone mount required.

3. Built-in HD front camera

One of the standout features is its integrated HD front camera, something you almost never see on a 125. It's the perfect tool for capturing your rides and reliving your best trips, and a clear example of how this bike was designed with next generation use in mind.

4. TPMS: tire pressure monitoring

Tire pressure affects stability, braking, tire wear, and the bike's overall behavior. Being able to monitor it right from the dash means catching incorrect pressure early — especially handy if you ride every day.

5. Switchable traction control

Safety electronics have come a long way, and it makes sense to bring that to a 125. The switchable TCS keeps the rear wheel from losing grip under acceleration. You don't need 100 hp to appreciate it — a wet road marking, a crosswalk, cobblestones, or slick asphalt can catch you out even at moderate power.

6. Switchable ABS with two settings

The Shifter 125 EVO lets you choose: full ABS for everyday riding or switch it off on both wheels for a sportier feel. The system runs a 260mm floating, lobed front disc with a four-piston caliper, paired with a 240mm rear disc and two-piston caliper.

7. 15 hp liquid-cooled, four-valve engine

Under the tank sits a 125cc, four-stroke, four-valve single-cylinder engine with liquid cooling and electronic fuel injection. It puts out 15 hp at 9,500 rpm and 12 Nm of torque at 7,500 rpm — the maximum allowed for an A1 license. The six-speed gearbox is key to making the most of an engine that likes to rev, all while meeting Euro 5+ standards.

8. Bosch injection and a balance shaft

Two engine details worth calling out on their own: the latest Bosch electronic fuel injection system, which manages the single-cylinder's fuel delivery, and a balance shaft that cuts down on the vibration typical of this engine type — especially noticeable when it hits peak power at 9,500 rpm. The result is smoother running, even at high revs and over longer stretches.

9. Full LED lighting and dual USB ports

The bike features full LED lighting front and rear, plus USB and USB-C ports so your devices never run out of juice mid-ride. Between the TFT, mirroring, built-in camera, and charging ports, every bit of equipment is designed for riders who live alongside their digital devices day to day.

10. Inverted fork and a fully sport-oriented chassis

And to top it off, a chassis to match: a 35mm hydraulic inverted fork with 110mm of travel, a rear monoshock, and 17-inch wheels wrapped in tubeless tires — 110/70 up front, 140/60 out back. All that in just 139 kg ready to ride, with a seat height of just 800mm and a 1,375mm wheelbase, keeping the classic advantages of a 125: light weight, accessibility, and easy handling.

It's the whole package that counts

What makes the Shifter 125 EVO interesting isn't any single one of these ten features on its own. Plenty of 125s have a TFT display, and others offer traction control, connectivity, or a sophisticated chassis. What sets it apart is that MACBOR brings almost all of it together in one bike: 5-inch TFT, mirroring, HD front camera, TPMS, switchable TCS, switchable ABS, full LED lighting, USB and USB-C, Bosch injection, liquid cooling, balance shaft, inverted fork.

A 125 no longer has to be just the bike you buy before moving up to something bigger. It can also be a light, accessible, affordable bike — without giving up the technology you'd expect from a bigger machine.