5 Facts You Need to Know About the Cruise 200 by ZXMCO Pakistan
Jamal Pasha
Evolution – This Cruise200 or KPR200 is the successor to Lifan’s flagship model KPR150. The bike in question features sleek contours of sportsbike body design, mantis-like face with optical-lens headlights, grand-size integrated side covers, split-type handlebars, USB port, 3-digital meter layout, popular multistage triangle muffler with scald-proof flexible pipe, 90 (front) and 120 (rear) extra-wide tires, for both front and rear tires, respectively.
Price – According to PakWheels sources, the bike is likely to be priced in the bracket of PKR 2 to 2.5 lac, which is marginally low, if you consider the alternative Chinese or used heavy bikes with the same engine displacement and specifications.
Performance – Although it’s hard to say anything concrete, since the bike has yet not been made available in the country but in some cases, internet can prove to be a worthy friend. Likewise, in the Cruise200 aka Lifan KPR 200’s case, there are plenty of reviews available which leaves one to successfully formulate an educated guess about the bike’s performance on a cursory glance.
Specifications – As reported earlier, the bike in question features:
Engine Type = 198cc water-cooled single cylinder four-stroke
Bore = 65.5 mm
Stroke = 58.8mm
Compression Ratio = 11:1
Max Power = 17hp @ 8000 RPM
Max Torque = 17nm @ 6500 RPM
Transmission = Six-speed, hand clutch
Brakes = Front/Back Disk
Wheel = Alloys
The bike’s 198cc, two-valve and four-stroke engine is reportedly capable of providing low torques, which means that the bike is capable to provide a consistent performance on low speeds and congested traffic situations. Performance and dyno tests report that the bike’s engine begins to burst initial torque at 4500 rpm, produces continuous output till around 7000 rpm and starts to unleash the maximum torque of 17N.m at 6500; thus the engine supports the maximum power supply at 7000 to 8000 rpm.
Market Strategy – According to market experts, ZXMCO Pakistan is creating a sense of anticipation by triggering various means of marketing to spread the word of this motorbike in the country, which will be followed by much anticipated deliveries of this bike across country.
