Among many of motorcycle manufacturer Runner Auto mobile is one the rising and also domestic motorbike manufacturer. In Bangladesh along with Chinese, Japanese, Italian and other motorcycle brands runner has established them self and proved the capability and reliability of the company. Runner is the Bangladeshi motorcycle manufacturing company where the products of Runner are assembled in Bangladesh as well. Though at their beginning, they just produced small segment bikes for those who could not pay big amounts for a bike and for this reason their products were mostly 50 to 100cc. In recent times, they have exposed 150 cc motorbikes and their main motive which was “motorcycle for all” remains the same because the prices are reasonable. People can have the 150cc runner bikes with the price of 125 cc motorbikes from other reputed brands. At present, their top 150 cc product is Runner Knight Rider which introduced in the market few days ago. However, after releasing the demand of this motorbike is increasing day after day. People want to have this bike because of the powerful engine, reasonable price and they have confidence on the company as well. Without those lots of new features added to this bike for better performance. Those specifications of Runner Knight Rider 150 are given below.
Design & looks
New stylish design and attractive graphics gives this new bike of runner extra attraction. Fuel tank is a bit less aggressive but it is wide enough and well curved that’s why style doesn’t hamper. However, the headlamp is different than other bikes of runner and it is fully standard. Though, this bike is designed as the looking standard bike but engine guard is not added to the bike which is a little bit odd and an older theme. Rear side his finished with stylish indicators and tail lamp and the seat height is little bit higher which give this bike exceptional looks.
Dimensions & seating position
Knight Rider is little bit smaller in size, this bikes length is 2050 mm. Width and height are perfect which are 740 mm and 1065 mm. However, it has good wheelbase of 1360 mm which why its speed is better. The ground clearance is 165 mm; its kerb weight is 135 kg which can carry almost 150 kg load maximum according to the company. This bike contains split seating position; and which gives the bike sport feel and one pillion can easily ride on it comfortably. The fuel tank and seating position of Runner Knight Rider is fairly similar with Lifan KP V2.0. Because of the overlapped seating position attached with the fuel tanker and the curved fuel tank rider position is very comfortable and they can be free from the back pain as well.
Engine performance
The engine of Runner Knight Rider construct with of 150 cc. Without that, it has 11.9 Bhp @ 7500 rpm max power and 12.2 Nm @ 5500 rpm max torque. This type of engine can provide better performance but this is a sports looking bike so the engine power and torque can be better.
Though this bike contains less power and torque but its speed is reportedly very good. Its top speed is almost 120 km per hour. Along with the speed it can give approximate 50 KM/L mileage also. So there are no doubts about the performance of this 150cc engine. On the other hand, at this air cooled system engine where kicker and self starting method are both used one small problem is found which is while the rider will use the kicker they have to lift the footrest of the rider. Without lifting the footrest kicker will not freely move and start the engine.
Suspension & Brakes
Suspension quality and of this bike is upgraded and high performance materials are used in it. At rear side Adjustable monoshock suspension is used for this stylish motorbike instead of twin shock suspensions. Basically, in most of the standard bikes, rear suspension is twin shocks but for Knight Rider, mono suspension is used. Mono suspension is of course better than twin which would help the riders during top speed. On the other hand, for the front wheel, telescopic fork suspension is used and this suspension also provides better comfort. Along with better suspension good combination of Disc and Drum brakes are used for this new model of Runner. Runner has used front hydraulic disc brakes and for the rear side drum brake is placed.
Speed and Mileage
Based on the max power and torque of the engine top speed of this bike is really unexpected. Runner claims that this bike will give 120 KM/H speed at least which is really pleasant actually. On the other side according to the company, average mileage of the bike is almost 50 km/h. And the mileage would increase on highway but as a sports category standard bike, this bike will not provide less than 45 km at the city roads.
Instrument Panel & Features
The instrument panel of Runner Knight Rider consists of analogue and digital tachometer and speedometer. Without them there are digital fuel gauge, digital gear indicator display, odometer and some other special features which other runner bike doesn’t hold.
Colors & Price
Talking about special motorcycle we must talk about the new added colors which make the outlooks of this bike more charming. Black, Blue and White are three gorgeous colors of Runner Knight Riders which are currently available in market. UP to date price of this bike is TK 1, 56,000.
Finally it can be said that, new bike of Runners is loaded with new and modern features. Overall better performance can be expected with this bike.
One of the biggest facilities Runner provides for their purchaser is the installment process and it goes for this bike also. For those peoples who want to have the bike but couldn’t pay the money at once, Runner has kept the installment facilities and they would get the option to pay the amount within twelve to twenty four months.