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FIRST RIDE
WK Colt 50cc
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If you passed your full car test before February 1, 2001, you are able to ride this bike without any further tests or certificates.
There’s no doubting the Colt’s nimble ‘in town’ capabilities, it is a smoking gun!
First impressions count – and the WK Colt 50 makes a good one. With its streetfighter stance and posh pearlescent paintwork this nifty 50cc machine is guaranteed to turn heads.
The WK Colt reminds me of an adolescent naked streetfighter bike – with its short but well-formed stance making it cool in its own right. However, it’s not just stylish, but practical and efficient too – with WK claiming the pocket rocket is capable of travelling over 350 miles on a single 12 litre tank of fuel.
EQUIPMENT
Considering its price tag, the WK Colt is very well equipped indeed. It comes with a rear hugger on the back wheel, a kick-start, a full LCD dashboard displaying gear indicator, fuel level and speed – along with various warning lights too. The numerous knick-knacks and gadgets certainly add to the overall value of this little 50cc.
ON THE ROAD
Obviously, the power of the 50cc does not lend itself to mean overtaking manoeuvres or long commutes. That being said, I did clock up nearly 300 miles in our short time together – and I enjoyed every one. It features 12in black aluminium wheels (with 120/70-12 tyres at the front, and 120/70-12 tyres at the rear). The wide tyres offer good stability out
on the open road, giving me the confidence to throw the bike into corners at ‘speed’ (around 40mph). Notably, the nifty 50cc machine weighs just 99kg; making it easy to manoeuvre with its low centre of gravity. Of course, the WK comes into its own in towns and cities, with its short and narrow body allowing you to filter smoothly through traffic. Plus, its disc brakes are more than up to the job too, pulling the bike to a stop with ease. My only criticism is directed at the mirrors. They look great – but sadly, I found them virtually ineffective for rear view vision, as I was unable to adjust them to an appropriate position. Admittedly, I’m relatively short, so a taller rider might find them more suitable.
MARKET CONTENDER
The WK Colt is a strong little contender that in the 50cc market – and with its four-speed gearbox and streetfighter styling, the Colt is the perfect first step into motorcycling. Its compact size also means that the bitesize WK Colt could be the perfect addition to a motorhome setup – allowing you to explore the open road on two wheels when you reach your destination.
The WK Colt is already hugely popular in Europe – thanks to its light weight (only 99kg), 760mm seat height and comfortable riding position. Combined with its affordable price tag, I’m confident that this little bike will soon be very popular in the UK too.
Words: Dave Bell Images: Mau
SPECIFICATION
WK Colt 50cc ENGINE: 50cc single cylinder, air-cooled four-stroke SEAT HEIGHT: 760mm WEIGHT: 99kg FUEL TANK CAPACITY: 12 litres PRICE: £1399.99 CONTACT: www.wkbikes.com O2W RATING:
★★★★★★★★★★