Updated on June 22, 2024

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Created on September 13, 2019

Kibo K150 Bike

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The Kibo K 150 Bike is designed and built for both road and off-road terrain in Africa.

Developed By
  1. KIBO
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Author

Product Description

The Kibo K150 is a motorbike designed for African roads for both on and off-road usage. It is assembled in Kenya and has an exoskeleton frame for stability and strength.

Target SDGs

SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Market Suggested Retail Price

$4,013.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Manufacturing/Building Method

Kibo K150 is designed in Amsterdam and built in Nairobi using parts sourced directly from manufacturers.

Intellectural Property Type

Select Type

User Provision Model

Users can purchase the motorbikes directly from the manufacturer and the dealerships or retailers in the different regions indicated on the manufacturer's profile.

Distributions to Date Status

Unknown

Capacity

2: rider + passenger

Gear Ratio

Unknown

Maximum load capacity (kg)

250 kg

Design Specifications

The motorbike was designed to improve safety with dual headlights while also improving balance and rider comfort via sport tires and a progressive suspension system.

Product Schematics

Technical Support

Kibo Africa has set up different retailers and dealership with technical competence, i.e. mechanics and spare parts, to support the clients in the different regions.

Replacement Components

Replaceable components include the engine, chassis, suspension system and frame

Lifecycle

Unknown

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Unknown

Vetted Performance Status

Unknown

Safety

Kibo offers training for the riders to improve road safety and the motorbike usage. The bike comes with a Kibo designed helmet.

Complementary Technical Systems

Helmets, digital display of speedometer

Academic Research and References

Makundi, B., 2018, Stuck in neutral: A case study of the challenges facing the Kenyan automotive sector, University of Cape Town.

Kibo. Contact. n.d. Kibo.

Matsumura, Sadahiko. 2004. Rough Terrain Tire, issued October 5, 2004.

Okada, Megumu, and Akio Handa. 2010. Rough Terrain Vehicle with Electric Power Steering System, issued February 23, 2010.

Compliance with regulations

Unknown

Evaluation methods

Unknown

Other Information

None

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