MotorStar Moto R155

Because of the demands of the sport, all super moto bikes tend to look alike. But there is a distinct hint of a KTM inspired design that can be seen peeking through the Moto R155’s design. The design takes no prisoners with its aggressive surfaces and graphics. The high front fender hovering over the road-focused tires, frame the bike perfectly. The seat is as thin as you’d expect and the plastic paneling hides the high riding sloped exhaust. The long slim seat ends with a rack that can be used to mount storage. The bike does appear quite long with a length of 2112 mm, width of 820 mm and height of 1130 mm. There is an impressive 260 mm of ground clearance. Fat front USD forks and fat 100/80 tires on the front 17” spoked wheel and 130/90 tire on the rear 15” spoked wheel give it some real eye candy. There are two color schemes on offer – red with black and blue with white. Instrumentation uses a twin pod dial setup that hides behind the barely usable lip of a windscreen. There is no denying that the MotorStar Moto R155 looks rather impressive. Build quality is also decent for a Chinese bike. But as always, there is always the chance that you end up with a lemon of a bike that sheds its parts on the highway.

The suspension setup on the MotorStar Moto R155 is rather impressive with a Showa sourced upside down front fork and a Showa sourced rear monoshock. The frame uses a variable section aluminum construction that gives it 50:50 weight distribution and neutral handling. The oversized swing arm and the fat tires give it good traction. The rear suspension can use a bit of stiffening for even better performance.

Powering the MotorStar Moto R155 is a water-cooled and carbureted 150cc single cylinder unit mated to a 5-speed transmission. The engine produces 8.5 kW at 8500 rpm and 9.2 Nm of torque at 7500 rpm. The engine is not a high revving stonking piece of machinery but instead, take a more sedate approach to power delivery. It can even be called refined with its vibration-free operation. This also makes it easy to use for newbies. Fuel economy is also good at nearly 50 kmpl. The fuel tank is still not the biggest at 6.5L. Overall a good engine for everyday use that can also be used for a spot of off-roading or trail biking. For more spirited riding, riders are advised to thrash around with the engine as this is where it starts performing like a supermoto.

Braking on the MotorStar Moto R155 is well sorted thanks to large disc brakes both front and rear.

As unlikely as it may seem, we have something good on our hands here with the MotorStar Moto R155. And certainly, the bike has gained quite a bit of popularity with a budget off-roading enthusiasts. While build quality and part availability can still be improved, the bike itself is a good choice for everyday use and the occasional jaunt off in the wilderness.