Runner Automobiles, a major motorcycle manufacturer from Bangladesh has entered the Nepali market with 7 models of motorcycles.
They are looking to target the entry level segment, with offerings ranging from 80cc to 150cc motorcycles. The official distributor for Runner motorcycles in Nepal is Raman Motors, a subsidiary company of Raman General.
The new motorcycles from Runner were unveiled by Chairman of Runner Group of Companies, Hafizur Rahman Khan; MD and CEO of Runner Automobiles Mukesh Sharma; and Raman Mahato, CEO of Raman Motors on Saturday.
According to the company, their motorcycles’ unique selling points are good fuel efficiency and easy availability of spare parts. All motorcycles in Runner’s line-up are equipped with a single cylinder, 4-stroke, air cooled engine.
“Runner has ventured into Nepal market with a long term vision of building Runner as a reliable and trusted brand by Nepali customers offering reliable, high quality motorcycles,” Khan.
Raman Motors has appointed 10 dealerships across Nepal and intends to further expand by appointing another 20 showrooms and service centres all over the country within the next six months, reads the press release.
“Runner carried an extensive survey to understand the needs of customers in Nepal and has tailored a portfolio of products in the commuter (entry & premium) and sports bike segment,” said Sharma.
He added that Runner will give special focus on after sales service and availability of spare parts across Nepal for its motorcycles.
Runner is one of the biggest and best selling motorcycle brands in Bangladesh with over 200 dealers and 400 distributors in the domestic market of Bangladesh. It has a production capacity of more than 500 bikes per day.
Runner Motorcycles Price in Nepal
Runner Cheetah
Displacement : 100cc
Max. Engine Output : 6.968 bhp
Max. Torque : 5.7 Nm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 13 Litres
Price : Rs. 163,000
Runner AD 80S Deluxe
Displacement : 85cc
Max. Engine Output : 6.13 bhp
Max. Torque : 5.7 Nm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 9 litres
Price : Rs. 161,000
Runner Bike RT
Displacement : 86 cc
Max. Engine Output : 5.90 bhp
Brakes : Front and Rear Drum
Fuel Tank Capacity: 8litres
Price : Rs. 128,999
Runner Kite+
Displacement : 110cc
Max. Engine Output : 6.43 bhp
Max. Torque : 7.0Nm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 4.8 litres
Price : Rs. 169,999
Runner Royal+
Displacement : 110 cc
Max. Engine Output : 8.04 bhp
Max. Torque : 7.8 Nm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 10 litres
Price : Rs. 164,999
Runner Bullet 125
Displacement : 125cc
Max. Engine Output : 6.432 bhp
Max. Torque : 7Nm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 14 litres
Price : Rs. 169,999
Runner Knight Rider
Displacement : 150 cc
Max. Engine Output : 11.93 bhp
Max. Torque : 12.20 Nm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 15 litres
Price : Rs. 214,999