Keeway RKS 150 Sport

Keeway RKS 150 Sport comes with an expressive outfit that pronounces the sporty nature of this motorcycle. Its body gets a number of characteristic cuts and a few claddings that enhance its sporty design to a great extent. It falls under the category of full-sized naked bikes.

The two-wheeler comes with a decent fuel tank capacity of 16-litre. Complete digitalization is seen on the part of information console, which comes with an odometer, speedometer and fuel gauge. One can also find a tripmeter that can be used to calculate the distance traveled in a particular trip. To make the sporty outfit more appealing, the motorbike gets a split-seat arrangement. A kerb weight of 190 kg makes this bike neither too heavy nor too light and a comfortable seat height of 760 mm makes it perfect for riders of any height.

Moreover, a ground clearance of 180 mm is enough to pass bumps of difficult roads. The bike runs with 17-inch wheels and has a wheelbase of 1,350 mm.

Keeway RKS 150 Sport is a capable sport bike that offers smooth riding experience on good roads. It comes with both Kick and Electric start option, the latter being supplemented by a 12V battery.

A 110 mm Telescopic Fork suspension rules the front, which provides enough comfort by eliminating mild bumps from the commute. Whereas the rear suspension is an oil damped Telescopic coil spring. Both the suspensions are quite conventional and offer satisfactory comfort. Ergonomics of the bike are enhanced by the inclusion of rubber-covered pegs and a plush saddle.

An Air-Cooled, 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, single-cylinder SOHC engine comes in the service of RKS 150 Sport. It gets 148cc of displacement, which is powerful enough to deliver a maximum power output of 11.26 hp at 8,750 rpm and a maximum torque of 9.5 Nm at 7,250 rpm. Distribution of fuel is done by the Pressure Splash Lubrication system and the drive is sent to the rear wheel via a five-speed manual gearbox. The transfer of power to the rear wheel is controlled by the wet multi-plate clutch.

One the braking front, Keeway RKS 150 Sport features a powerful single disc brake for the front wheel and drum brake for the rear wheel. Though not extraordinary, the braking combination ensures controllable and powerful braking. Moreover, the bike lacks ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), thus riders have to compromise with braking at high speeds. The combination of ABS with the front disc brakes would have been an ideal combination, but it should not be counted as a major con in this segment.

To start with the safety features, the two-wheeler equips pass switch that ignites the high beam of the headlamp and helps the vehicle to pass securely. Furthermore, it also gets side reflectors as usual but lacks some of the key safety components.

Keeway RKS 150 Sport can be considered as a sporty bike in the commuter segment. It manages to offer a smooth riding experience with a sporty feel. A host of powerful features like the front disc brake and modern suspension, eye-catching naked outfit and a revamped aerodynamic body make it one of the best options in its segment. A high handlebar and plenty of sit-to-peg distance offer great comfort. The lack of ABS may look like a sort of compromise though.

To sum up, this handsome two-wheeler is a competent offering with almost everything that can be expected in its segment. It suits well to fulfill the purpose of both commuter bike as well as a sport bike with a hefty of features to offer a convenient ride.