Normally, we don’t ride motorcycles with the intention of saving gas. Most of the time, what matters to us are the smiles per liter, not the kilometers per liter. However, that’s not always the case, and there are many people who rely on their motorcycles for daily mobility and place great importance on aspects such as efficiency and cost savings.
One could argue that’s what scooters are for, but what if, for any reason, you wanted a stylish, retro-inspired motorcycle that provided the same range as a gas-guzzling scooter? Well, such a motorcycle now exists thanks to the Chinese motorcycle manufacturer Qidian. The little-known Chinese manufacturer has released its latest model, the 150 C, and it’s as simple as its name. It’s a 150 cc cruiser motorcycle with a neo-retro style. However, due to its tiny engine, it offers impressive range with a 16.5-liter fuel tank.
According to the manufacturer, the bike can have an impressive range of 900 km on a single tank. This translates to 55 km per liter. That said, you would have to drive quite economically to achieve this range, but even at full speed, we can expect the bike to have very impressive fuel economy values.
Naturally, this level of fuel efficiency is largely attributed to its engine, which is a liquid-cooled 150 cc single-cylinder engine with fuel injection. It has a maximum power of only 19 hp and 16 Nm of torque, so do not expect blistering speed and acceleration from this fuel-efficient cruiser bike. However, it is a very affordable machine, weighing only 148 kg and with a low seat height of just 700 millimeters. This makes it an ideal machine for beginners, for shorter riders looking for stylish riding.
