NAIROBI, Kenya, April 5 – Kibo Africa, a Kenyan-founded motorbike company, has introduced the third generation of the K250R motorbikes, which offers sport features as well as comfort to improve urban mobility.
The new bike has a 250-cc engine and a fuel economy of up to 33 kilometers per liter.
Kibo Africa CEO Huib van de Grijspaarde stated that the new bike aims to address some of the challenges faced by many of Kenya’s working youth by providing practicality and easy maintenance in the face of rising economic pressures.
“With the introduction of the Kibo 250R, we hope to alleviate some of these burdens by offering an easy-to-maintain solution that does not sacrifice quality or adventure,” said van de Grijspaarde.
“The powerful engine offers both performance and efficiency on the road. The trellis frame chassis allows for agile handling, making it an excellent choice for navigating city traffic. At the same time, its comfortable seat makes long-distance riding more enjoyable.”
Kibo was founded in the country in 2017 and assembles models such as the K-150, K-160, and an upgraded K-150 and K-250.
“We are proud of the initiative by Kibo who have localised the manufacture of at least 30 components used on their new product,” Tobias Alando, Chief Operating Officer at the Kenya Association of Manufacturers, said.
“This localisation helps create jobs at all levels of the value chain and supports skills transfer within the Kenyan market,” Alando added.
“Incentivizing local manufacturing will go a long way in making products manufactured in Kenya competitive in regional and global markets.”
