For a Bangladeshi biker, the naked sports section of bikes is fairly common. There are more bikes in this section than we can even count. But there is one unique bike that garners widespread appreciation and admiration. That bike is the Roadmaster Rapido 150. There are countless reasons for this bike to be admired, but the most notable reason is the fact that this is a Bangladeshi-made bike, by a Bangladeshi company called Roadmaster. Here, we will attempt to dissect and provide you with a theoretical review of the bike, considering the all bike price.

The Roadmaster Rapido 150 was initially introduced to the public as a demo in 2017 at the Dhaka International Trade Fair 2017. It was released later that year in September with an attractive Roadmaster bike price in Bangladesh. It was considered a hot release during Eid-Ul-Adha, as it was nearly sold out by January. It was one of the most talked-about bikes in 2017, thanks to its premium features and its affordability in the Bangladeshi market.

Features:

The Roadmaster Rapido 150, one of the best 150cc bikes in Bangladesh, incorporates a Combined Braking System (CBS) to bolster safety. When the rear brake pedal is pressed, the CBS activates, simultaneously engaging both the rear and front brakes. This intelligent system effectively mitigates wheel skidding and promotes stability in critical braking scenarios.

Another distinctive feature of the Roadmaster Rapido 150 is its Daytime Running Lights (DRL lights), which contribute to the bike's uniqueness and visibility throughout the day. The presence of these lights enhances rider safety, as they significantly reduce the chances of other vehicle drivers unintentionally overlooking the bike on the road.

The body of the bike looks like a muscular alien if you look at it from the front. This is mostly because of the large cowls in front of the tank and also the DRL lights. If you look at it from the side, you will be astonished at how good-looking this bike is. The Roadmaster Rapido 150 most definitely deserves a spot in the “Most good-looking bikes in Bangladesh” shelf, as this bike easily trumps most naked sportbikes available in the country.

The Roadmaster Rapido 150 comes in three color variants:

• Red
• Blue
• Black

Although these colors may be common in Bangladesh, the other bikes don't wear them as well as the Roadmaster Rapido 150.

Physical Attributes:

The Roadmaster Rapido 150, among the best bikes under 1.5 lakh in Bangladesh, is a naked sportbike featuring a standard single-piece rod handlebar. This design ensures a comfortably upright riding posture. With a generous 170 mm ground clearance and a height of 1290 mm, the bike may feel tall for the average rider. Its 1330 mm wheelbase, however, enhances maneuverability at low speeds while maintaining excellent balance.

It has a width and length of 830 mm and a length of 2050 mm. It weighs 138 kg, which is a bit heavier than most commuter and naked sports motorcycles, but it also ensures better handling at high speed.

Engine and Transmission:

The Roadmaster Rapido 150 has a 150cc 4-stroke single-cylinder carburetor engine, made by Zong Shen (a Chinese Motorcycle manufacturing company), with dual valves which are air-cooled like most bikes of this segment. The engine produces 13.6 bhp of power at 8500 rpm and 12.2 Nm of torque at 6000 rpm. That proves that this is a strong bike capable of tackling most of its competitors. It only comes with a self-start button with no kick-start.

It comes with a manual 5-speed gearbox with a multi-disc wet clutch. The Bike BD test ride of the Roadmaster Rapido 150 has shown that the bike provides a linear power delivery during the 0-85 kmph range, after which the bike starts to struggle to provide power to the wheels. The bike clocked at 115 mph in our test ride. Also, during the 2000 km test ride, it was shown that the gear shifter is rather stiff.

Suspension, Brakes, and Wheels:

The Roadmaster Rapido 150 is equipped with a standard telescopic suspension for the front and a mono shock-absorbing suspension at the rear. During a Bike BD test ride, it became evident that the rear suspension isn't the most impressive, especially when carrying a passenger or navigating uneven terrain. However, the front suspension has proven to deliver excellent performance under rigorous testing.

As previously mentioned, the Roadmaster Rapido 150 features CBS (Combined Braking System), which guarantees efficient braking and enhanced stability during sudden stops or emergency situations. The bike is fitted with a 240 mm disc brake in the front and a 220 mm disc brake at the rear, ensuring powerful and responsive braking. Notably, these brakes have demonstrated exceptional performance, even on wet road surfaces.

The Roadmaster Rapido 150 has 110/60 tires at the front and 130/60 tires at the back. It is fitted with 17-inch alloy wheels. The bike has shown good response to low-speed and moderate-speed cornering and turning, although at high speed most riders will lose a bit of confidence during cornering and turning. The tires have a good grip and have performed fairly okay on muddy roads, well on wet roads, and very well on dry roads.

Target Audience:

When a bike is produced, the manufacturer keeps a certain set of people in mind before designing or executing the bike. In this case, the bike was produced for the youth culture of Bangladesh. This bike will mostly attract people who are a bit tall, and young, and wish to have a bike that gives out good performance, looks good, and does not put a hole in the pocket.

Verdict:

The Roadmaster Rapido 150 is a good bike with premium features but has a few drawbacks that can be forgiven. The fact that Roadmaster produces such a praiseworthy bike at this price with such high competition is commendable.