Runner Bullet 100 V2

When you talk about commuter bikes, there are probably thousands of Japanese, Indian, and Chinese bikes to talk about, but there are very few Bangladeshi bikes to talk about as well. Bangladeshi companies such as Runner and Roadmaster are making quality bikes right here in Bangladesh. Some are getting noticed, while others are getting ignored. However, one of the most noticed Bangladeshi commuter bikes is the Runner Bullet 100. After the success of the first version, Runner Automobiles Limited came out with the Runner Bullet 100 V2.

Runner Automobile Limited has been producing and selling automobiles since 2000. The company has expanded to a complete empire now. The bikes produced by Runner are Bangladeshi made and have been the pride of the country since the start. The runner is one of the leaders of the sub 100cc bikes in the Bangladeshi market. One of their most selling bikes is the Runner Bullet 100. After seeing the extreme success of the Runner Bullet 100, Runner brought along the Runner Bullet 100 V2.

Key Features:

The Runner Bullet 100 V2 comes with a halogen headlight. The headlight maybe halogen but has adequate brightness. The taillight and is also halogen, which is fitted inside a housing filled with reflectors to make the bike visible from a distance. The indicators are LED lights.

The bike comes in four different colors. They are:

1. Black.
2. Blue.
3. Red.
4. White.

All the above colors are matt colors and come with sporty decals.

The bike has a fully analog instrument cluster. The instrument cluster has a speedometer, an odometer, a fuel gauge, and an RPM meter as the basic info. Above those, the bike has a trip meter and a gear position indicator. The gear position indicator is a digital unit, which can be very helpful for beginners.

The best feature of the Runner Bullet 100 V2 is not on the bike, but rather it comes as a facility of Runner. The bike can be bought directly from Runner at installments without any third party getting involved. If you can keep an eye on the Runner Youtube page, then you can also see offers that will allow you to get the bikes at a minimum interest rate.

Physical Attributes:

Runner Bullet 100 V2 is a small bike. The bike has a low seat height. However, the ground clearance of the bike is quite good. The ground clearance is around 182mm, which is quite ideal for Bangladesh. The bike is also quite compact and easy to control.

The length, width, and height of the Runner Bullet 100 V2 are 2060mm, 785mm, and 1268mm. The bike can be expected to be quite light, which will make it easy to swing over and hold between two legs in traffic. The bike also has a small wheelbase of 1290mm, which is suitable for the power of the bike.

Engine and Transmission:

The Runner Bullet 100 V2 comes with a single-cylinder, 4-stroke, and 100cc engine. The bike has both self-start and kick-start mechanisms. The bike also comes with an engine kill switch, which is quite rare when it comes to 100cc bikes. The engine pumps out 6.44BHP of power at 7500rpm and 7Nm of torque at 5500rpm. The bike is expected to have a mileage of 50-55kmpl.

The Runner Bullet 100 V2 comes with a basic wet multi-plate clutch. It comes with a 4-speed gearbox, which means, you don’t have to downshift when you need to make a sharp turn. The 4-speed gearbox and low power also mean that you cannot be a street Rossi on the highway.

Brakes, Suspensions, and Wheels:

The Runner Bullet 100 V2 has a disc-drum brake setup. The front brake of the bike is a disc while the rear is a basic drum brake. The front disc brake makes the bike very much secure than most other 100cc bikes. The rear brake is fine for a bike with this power.

The Runner Bullet 100 V2 comes with a telescopic fork set up at the front and a telescopic spring-loaded setup at the rear. The front telescopic forks are expected to respond well on the road. The rear dual spring-loaded setup may not be the friendliest setup to have on the bike, as they tend to have very less travel, which may cause discomfort to the pillion.

The Runner Bullet 100 V2 has alloy wheels. It has a 2.75/17 and a 3.25/17 tire setup. The front tire is okay for a 100cc bike which is compact and less powerful. The rear wheel is also great for a bike of this capacity, as most bikes of this segment get thinner tires.

Target Audience:

The Runner Bullet 100 V2 was not made for the street Rossi’s. It was made for the sensible commuters. The bike was made for the regular commuter and for the ones who see bikes as merely commuting transportation systems, which will only take its rider around town and not out of the city. The regular office goer who is looking for a bike, but has a low budget, will find this bike to be suitable. This bike is also suitable for a new rider. It is easy and nimble to ride, which makes it very comfortable for new riders.

Competitors:

Runner Bullet 100 V2 has quite a few competitors in its segment.

1. Bajaj Discover 100.
2. Roadmaster Velocity.
3. Hero Splendor series.
4. Roadmaster Prime 100.

The Runner Bullet 100 V2 was made with the intent of providing a simple and nimble bike to the daily commuter. Runner Bullet 100 V2 has its flaws, but it is a good bike, and it is easy to ride.