Regal Raptor Sports GTR

Regal Raptor Sports GTR is a sports bike by the manufacturer Regal Raptor. Over the years the demand for sports bikes have increased significantly. However, most sports bike seem to burn holes in most people’s pockets. But certain Chinese sports bikes have entered the market over the last few years which have allowed a lot of people to easily own sports bikes. The Regal Raptor Sports GTR is one of them.

Regal Raptor is a Chinese manufactured motorcycle brand that has reached the Bangladeshi market through some independent importers. Over the years Regal Raptor motorcycles have made a very big contribution to the cruiser scene in Bangladesh. Two of the most famous Regal Raptor motorcycles are the Regal Raptor Pilder and the Regal Raptor Spyder. Here we will be talking about the Regal Raptor SPORTS GTR V3.

Key Features:
The Regal Raptor SPORTS GTR is a sports bike. The character of the bike is much stronger than what people think. The bike looks like a very premium sports bike. The bike gets very cool features such as the clip-ons, the stiff suspensions, split seat, and full fairing all make the bike very sporty and race friendly. The bike also gets the liquid cooling.

The Regal Raptor SPORTS GTR comes to Bangladesh in four colors. They are:
White.
Matte Black.
All colors of the bike come with similar decals.

The Regal Raptor SPORTS GTR comes with a very informative instrument cluster. The instrument cluster contains a speedometer, RPM counter, odometer, tripmeter and other necessary information. Additionally, the instrument cluster will also include a gear position indicator, and clock.

The headlight of the bike is halogen, while the taillight and the indicators are LED. The bike also gets LED DRLs that make the bike look a lot more attractive.

Physical Attributes:
The Regal Raptor SPORTS GTR is a sporty bike that comes with full sporty ergonomics. The bike has a low seating position, which is good for any rider above the height of 5’3”. The bike has a widespread out seat with the bike also coming with a split pillion seat which gives the rider and the pillion some privacy. The bike also has grabrails unlike most sports bikes available in Bangladesh.

Although there is not information about the dimensions of the Regal Raptor SPORTS GTR, but from a visual standpoint, it can be assumed that the bike is quite big in size. The bike is also expected to have a decent ground clearance which can dodge most of the speedbumps. The tank of the bike is about 14liters, which is enough for the long ride. The weight of the bike is about 156kg, which is a lot, but keeps the bike stable at high speeds.

Engine and Transmission:
The Regal Raptor SPORTS GTR comes with a single-cylinder, 4-stroke, and 150cc engine. The engine is Electronically Fuel Injected, and water cooled. The engine delivers 18BHP of power at 10500RPM. The power is quite high, which will make the street Rossis happy, for sure. Since the bike is Fuel injected, it can be expected to be quite fuel efficient, but the engine not being as refine as those of Japanese or popular motorcycle brands, the fuel economy might get affected. The fuel economy is expected to be about 30-35kmpl.

The Regal Raptor SPORTS GTR comes with a basic wet multi-plate clutch system with a 6-speed gearbox. The 6-speed gearbox will be fun to ride with as the bike will have power even at the 6th gear. The bike is expected to have a top speed of around 120mph.

Brakes, Suspensions, and Wheels:
The Regal Raptor SPORTS GTR comes with a dual disc brake setup. The front of the bike comes with a disc with axially mounted calipers. The front brake of the bike is expected to perform decently as the disc is quite big. The rear is a basic disc brake. The rear brake increases the braking profile of the bike. The turn off is the fact that the bike does not come with any CBS or ABS. At this price, a CBS would have done wonders to the bike.

The Regal Raptor SPORTS GTR comes with basic telescopic forks and hydraulic mono shock absorber. The front telescopic forks are expected to be slightly stiff to handle the corners. The rear mono shock may not be very soft to accommodate a pillion but it is expected to be stable at corners.

The Regal Raptor SPORTS GTR comes with a very unique tire setup. The front tire and rear tires are 110/70, and 150/70 respectively. The tire setup is very good for a sports bike. As the rear tire is quite fat, it can be expected to have good grip in corners.

Pros and Cons:
The Regal Raptor SPORTS GTR, like any other bike, has its pros and con. The pros and cons are mentioned below:
Pros
Sporty profile.
Upright clip-ons.
Powerful.
Thick tires.

Cons
Heavy.
Fuel economy.
Build quality.

Target Audience:
The Regal Raptor SPORTS GTR is for the young generation and the youngsters of Bangladesh. The bike will attract people who are looking for a sportbike but is on a budget. The bike is also great for intermediate riders who are just upgrading from a commuter bike or a sports commuter to an entry-level sportbike. This bike will also be a bit difficult for beginner riders.

Competitors:
At this price range, not many sportbikes are available. However, the available bikes are mentioned below:
Regal Raptor Sports GTR 165R V3.
Taro GP-2 Sport.
Taro GP-1 Sport.
Lifan KPR 150 series.

Initially, the Regal Raptor SPORTS GTR was considered to be a Chinese sportbike to the Bangladeshi public, but later once it became known that it is a UK-based bike. However, the bike’s reliability is questionable, as there is not enough information about the bike. There are more reliable bikes available in Bangladesh in this price range as well, but from a neutral point of view, the Regal Raptor SPORTS GTR is a good bike with good specs.

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