Modenas Kriss MR1

Modenas has developed the Kriss MR1 in a very mild and subtle design tone. Nowhere will you find any sharp cuts and creases or loud body graphics. At front, the handlebar stores the headlamp and turn indicators. Right below the handlebar, the front apron has a Modenas logo and two small air vents, while an MR1 logo can be spotted on both sides of the front apron. Another MR1 logo is placed on the side body and the exhaust is covered by a silver painted muffler. The mild graphics continue on the sides and go all the way to the rear end. The rear features a neatly designed tail lamp with side indicators and a black colored single grab rail. The colours red, yellow and blue are mixed with white and black on both the variants, while an all-white option is available in the base variant.

Modenas has built the Kriss MR1 on a pipe backbone frame and the bike has a kerb weight of 98 kg. Despite being a little on the heavier side, the handling is not so difficult and it can easily be manoeuvred around on city roads. Moreover, the alloy wheels on the Sports variant add to a stable riding experience as compared to the base variant that has spoke wheels. To handle the bumps and jerks on the roads, the Kriss MR1 is equipped with conventional telescopic front forks and trailing swing arm at the rear.

Powering the Modenas Kriss MR1 is a 97.2 cc, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, air-cooled SOHC engine that churns out a max power of 6.7 hp at 7,500 rpm and peak torque of 6.7 Nm at 5,500 rpm. Power from the engine is transmitted to the wheels using a centrifugal clutch and 4-speed manual gearbox. As per Modenas claims, one can drive the Kriss MR1 for 100 kms at an average speed of 80 kmph using 2.2-litre of fuel. That’s a fuel efficiency of nearly 46 kmpl. The fuel tank capacity of the street bike is 4.3-litre and it has both kick & electric start options.

Braking duties are carried by all-round drum brakes at both the ends. This is one area where Modenas could have improved the Kriss MR1. At least a front disc option must have been offered in both the variants to add to the rider’s safety. There aren’t any additional safety features on the bike like anti-theft key shutter system etc.