UM Renegade Sport S Road Test Review

To be absolutely honest, I was completely taken aback with the response and handling of the Renegade Sport S. I had expected a very lukewarm performance from the single cylinder engine, but instead what I got was a very thrilling ride unlike a typical cruiser, it was more like riding a fire cracker. The throttle response is very accurate and almost instantly you can feel a surge of power from the rear wheel pushing you forward. The engine comes mated to a 6-speed, manual transmission with overdrive gears. The shifts are smooth and the Sport S has long legs be it on highways or city roads one does not need to shift that often. The bike climbs up to 100kmph in a few seconds and has the capability of going upto 125kmph.

The bike sits on a 110/ 70 R17 tyre in front and a 140/ 90 R15 tyre in the rear. The fat profile of the rear tyre gives the bike a very beefy look and also provides immense grip on tarmac. The bike has a softly sprung suspension which is facilitated by 41mm hydraulic telescopic forks in the front and spring loaded twin hydraulic shocks in the rear. The bike rides over bumps and potholes with ease and the suspension soaks in most of the jerks. The Sport S has a low centre of gravity and that caters to a well balanced and stable ride. Even while cornering at high speeds the ride feels quite solid and planted. Braking on the bike is facilitated by a 280mm disc up front and a drum in the rear. The front disc comes with a 2 pot caliper and provides a more than adequate bite but then we felt the rear brakes could have been a bit sharper. 

The build quality of the Renegade Sport S is also quite good, the ride feels solid and the overall quality of materials used is more than satisfactory. The rider seat height has been set at a comfortable 750mm and the seat cushion is quite soft, thus cruising along highways even for long hours feels like a breeze. The bike has a decent ground clearance of 150mm and a 1545mm wheelbase. The seating position, handle bars and foot pegs all have been laid out in a manner to make it more comfortable for the rider. The switch gear has been ergonomically placed on the handlebars making them easy to access and operate. The Sport S comes with an Analogue Speedo and a Digital Tachometer with a fuel indicator. The Instrument cluster is simple and easy to read.

The UM Renegade Sport S comes with an 18 litre fuel tank and returns approximately 30kms to the litre giving it quite a decent range on a single tank of fuel. This bike goes up against the Bajaj Avenger and Royal Enfield's cruiser bike line up. The Sport S does have that characteristic American cruiser appeal and a very peppy performance. What is most appealing however is the price tag of just Rs. 1,49,000 (ex-showroom Delhi). This fire cracker of a motorcycle is definitely a not to miss if you are in the market for an affordable cruiser.