WINDHOEK – Namibian laws prescribe that a motorcycle rider can technically start riding at the age of 16 and thus most parents are now looking at what to acquire for their 16 year-olds.
The 70cc motorcycle might just be the answer. Designed specifically for young riders, the DR-Z70 is a little bike with a big heart. It features a 70cc engine with 10-inch wheels. It is a perfect vehicle for youngsters learning the fundamentals of riding a motorcycle.
The four-stroke, air-cooled engine delivers plenty of torque, and the automatic-clutch equipped engine provides impressive performance from a smooth, controllable power band.
It comes with an electric starter and a handlebar start-button, which means that the DR-Z70 is simple to get going. Alternatively, riders can kick start the DR-Z70 and power can be controlled to suit the rider’s experience via the adjustable throttle limiter. There’s also the security of a keyed ignition to provide maximum parental control.
With a steel frame, the durable DR-Z70 is the lightest of its starter-motor equipped class rivals weighing 55kg and ready for a ride.
Suzuki has inverted telescopic front forks with 97mm of wheel travel and a linkless rear swingarm, while the 10-inch tyres offer great traction.
This adorable little bike will be available at dealers’ floors in the second week of December.
By Felix Tjozongoro