Guide · 2026
Chinese motorcycles under CHF 5000 in Switzerland: entry-level models (2026)
Below the CHF 5000 mark, the Swiss market for two-wheelers of Chinese design now offers a real choice: 125 cc machines accessible from the A1 licence, one A-limited model (35 kW), and urban scooters. The prices below are those taken from the websites of official Swiss importers, and each model is linked to its licence category. Here are the entry-level models to consider in 2026, with the points to check before buying.
Why Chinese two-wheelers remain competitive in Switzerland
The first lever is customs-related: since 1 January 2024, Switzerland has abolished industrial customs duties, two-wheelers included. On import, only the Swiss VAT of 8.1% applies — a stable framework that directly affects the price shown at the dealership.
The second lever is structural: Chinese brands arrive in Switzerland through identified official importers — Motohub Swiss for CFMoto, Mosport SA for Zontes, Kove and Voge, Fun-Car for QJ Motor. This network guarantees a channel for purchase, warranty and spare parts, which matters as much as the entry price.
Finally, the offering under CHF 5000 is not simply a catalogue of 125s: it includes models with more ambitious positioning, provided you look closely at power and licence category.
125 cc: the densest entry-level segment
This is the segment where the offering under CHF 5000 is the broadest. At QJ Motor (importer Fun-Car), the SRK 125 S and the SRV 125 are listed at CHF 3,490, the SRK 125 S2 and the COV 125 at CHF 3,690, the SRT 125 DX and the SRK 125 R at CHF 3,990. All fall under the A1 licence, accessible from age 16 for machines up to 125 cc and 11 kW.
At Zontes (Mosport SA), the 125 GK ALU is announced at CHF 3,990, also in category A1, as is the Kove NK 125R (Mosport SA) at CHF 3,990. On the scooter side, the QJ Motor SQ 16 125 is at CHF 3,290, the ATR 125 at CHF 3,890 and the FORT 125 N at CHF 4,390, all in A1.
For a first two-wheeler, these are therefore purchase budgets clearly below the CHF 5000 mark, with a displacement of 125 cc and a power of 10.2 to 11 kW, at most the ceiling of category A1.
Moving up to the A-limited licence under CHF 5000: just one model
In the catalogue surveyed, only one model in the A-limited category (up to 35 kW) comes in under CHF 5000: the Kove NK 321R, at CHF 4,990 for 30.5 kW (importer Mosport SA). The next A-limited models exceed the threshold: the CFMoto 450NK at CHF 5,290 (34.5 kW), the Zontes 350 R at CHF 5,390 (29 kW) and the Zontes 350 GK at CHF 5,490 (29 kW).
In other words, apart from the NK 321R, the ceiling of the entry-level under CHF 5000 lies in category A1. For those aiming for the A-limited licence from age 18, a budget above CHF 5000 must be planned as soon as another model is chosen.
This reality has its merit: it avoids promising a wide choice of new A-limited motorcycles for less than CHF 5000, when our survey of the importers finds only one.
Scooters and urban mobility: the other gateway
The scooter remains an economical route to motorised mobility. Among QJ Motor's 125 cc scooters, the SQ 16 125 at CHF 3,290 is the cheapest, followed by the ATR 125 at CHF 3,890 and the FORT 125 N at CHF 4,390 — all in category A1, therefore accessible from age 16 with the corresponding licence.
For purely urban journeys, the electric kick scooter falls under a different regime: in Switzerland, it is limited to 20 km/h and a motor of 500 W maximum (light moped). No licence from age 16, with the M licence between 14 and 16.
These solutions do not replace a motorcycle, but they allow you to compare the real cost of use of a Chinese two-wheeler in the city before moving up in displacement.
Electric under CHF 5000: e-scooters, scooters and one motorbike
For e-scooters, Xiaomi covers the widest price range in the catalogue with its "CH-Edition" capped at 20 km/h: E-Scooter 6 at CHF 449 (45 km claimed range), E-Scooter 6 Max at CHF 649 (70 km), E-Scooter 6 Ultra at CHF 799 (75 km). These are manufacturer figures, not real-world measurements.
One step up, urban electric scooters capped at 25 km/h fall under category M between 14 and 16; from 16, the exact regime depends on the model's type approval, so check with the importer before buying. Two verified models: the Ecooter M1 at CHF 2'350 (importer ETRIX), the cheapest scooter in the catalogue, and the Yadea Star GT at CHF 3'390 (importer Emovemotors).
With an A1 licence, from 16, electric goes to 45 km/h and beyond: NIU NQiX 150 at CHF 3'290 (scooter, 45 km/h), Ecooter E2 Urban at CHF 3'350 (45 km/h), or the NIU XQi3 electric motorbike at CHF 4'490 (80 km/h).
What to check before buying under CHF 5000
The first reflex is to confirm the licence category of the model: a 125 cc up to 11 kW falls under A1, while a more powerful model moves to A-limited (up to 35 kW, from age 18) and then to A. The Swiss rules are indicative here — admin.ch is authoritative.
The second reflex is to go through an identified official importer, who ensures follow-up and spare parts. The prices cited in this guide come from the websites of these Swiss importers, and not from parallel channels.
The third is to think in terms of total cost: equipment, insurance, maintenance and tyres often weigh more heavily than the difference of a few hundred francs between two entry-level models.
Finally, keep in mind that the catalogue evolves: our SinoRide comparator lists each model with its verified Swiss price, its licence category and the direct link to the importer for a test ride or purchase.