It is not uncommon these days to see dispatch riders meandering through the road on motorcycles fitted with a dispatch box attached to its rear. In the dispatch business, motorcycles are preferred to cars due to the ease of mobility peculiar to motorcycles. If your clients or customers live in areas with poor road networks, there’s a good chance a motorcycle will get there in record time and get the package delivered.
Without good motorcycles in a dispatch business, we don’t need a prophet to tell us the business will suffer. A good motorcycle goes a long way in determining the quality of your delivery process as this means customers get the package or service they ordered for. For a dispatch business to be of good repute, it must pay attention to acquiring the right kind of motorcycles for its dispatch riders.
Here are the best motorcycles every dispatch rider should use in Nigeria:
QLINK Legend 250
- Price of Brand new Qlink Legend 250 ranges from ₦280,000 – ₦360,000 NGN
- Tokunbo price for Qlink Legend 250 ranges from ₦170,000 – ₦250,000
The Qlink legend 250 is one of the most popular motorbikes produced by Qlink and it’s desirable for a dispatch business. Qlink Legend 250 comes recommended for dispatch riders as it is easy to handle and manoeuvre. In addition, it has excellent fuel economy.
Powering this bike is a 200cc single cylinder, four-stroke valve engine paired with a 5-speed Automatic transmission, capable of delivering 14.70hp. The bespoke motorbike is also a liquid-cooled motorcycle with a fully automatic CVT transmission. The bike comes equipped with front and rear disc brakes unlike drum brakes that characterized other bikes it’s class.
Dispatch riders don’t have to be bored whilst delivering. They get to enjoy some technical features with the Legacy 250, such as a built-in audio system with FM radio and USB port. Located under the seat, the USB port allows the rider to play downloaded music on an iPod, MP3 player, or memory stick. Controls for the audio system are located under the handlebars. >>> Qlink Motorcycles in Nigeria: Prices And Reviews And Specs
Sinoki Supra
- Brand new Sinoki Supra costs ₦150,000 – ₦180,000
- Tokunbo Sinoki Supra cost ₦90,000 – ₦120,000
In places like Lagos, Sinoki Supra is widely accepted for use by dispatch riders. This is because you won’t be disturbed by the task force once they cite you are riding a Sinoki Supra. Lagos State Government has recommended a 200cc bike for dispatch business, of which a Sinoki Supra perfectly fits the recommendation.
The Sinoki Supra is powered by a 200 cc V4 engine generating 425 kW; 570 hp at 9,000 rpm (redline) and 540 N. Fuel consumption is low, hence, you won’t have to worry about spending too much on fuel as a dispatch rider.
Honda CB 125
- Price of a Brand new Honda CB 125 ranges from ₦220, 000 – ₦350, 000
- Price of Tokunbo Honda CB 125: ₦150,000 – ₦170,000
The Honda CB 125 is one of the easiest bikes to commute. Simple and lightweight with seating for two, the CB is easy to maintain and handle. The bike offers magnificent dexterity in manoeuvring through tight junctions during traffic jams and is extremely stable on the road which makes it a good bike for dispatch riders.
The model is available with a front disc brake and rear drum brake. The tank size can contain about 13.5 litres of fuel with average fuel consumption of 95mpg. >>> Honda Motorcycles In Nigeria: Prices And Reviews
Yamaha AG200
- Price of Brand new Yamaha AG200 Starting from ₦150, 000.
- Tokunbo Yamaha AG200 comes at prices between ₦85,000 – ₦140,000
Yamaha AG200 has qualities such as resilience and reliance which are needed for a successful delivery. You won’t want your bike to just get stuck on the road for reasons you can’t explain. Especially in instances where a dispatch rider has to ply rough terrains, the motorcycle just has to be resilient.
Powerful this superbike is a 4-stroke engine with a single cylinder. The chassis comes upgraded with a Telescopic fork front suspension system and an available front drum brake. Its Overall dimensions – L x w x h (mm) of 2135*930*1110 make it lightweight and easy to steer on the ground. >> Yamaha Motorcycle in Nigeria: Price and Reviews
Conclusion
As earlier stated, the right kind of motorcycle will determine the quality of your dispatch business. If you can’t afford to buy a brand new motorcycle, the Tokunbo models of the motorcycles mentioned above are a good fit to make your dispatch riders comfortable and cause your dispatch business to thrive.
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