Passenger Tricycles — K Series

Passenger-carrying three-wheelers are the largest three-wheeler segment in Africa. The K series runs water-cooled 197–250cc engines with 5-speed gearbox and reverse, in standard and extended multi-seat bodies — taxi, shuttle and rural transport duty.

K Series at a Glance

Model	Engine	Seats	Curb weight	Top speed	40HQ (SKD)
K01-C	CZ200 197cc water-cooled, 10.3kW	1+3	410kg	69km/h	27 units
K03	250cc water-cooled, 11.5kW	1+3	400kg	69km/h	27 units
K04 (extended)	250cc water-cooled, 11.5kW	up to 11	340kg	69km/h	12 units

All three share shaft drive, independent reverse gear, electric start and optional bumpers, doors and rear camera. K04 stretches to a 3,400mm body for shuttle and school-run configurations.

Built for Taxi & Shuttle Duty

• Water-cooled engines hold temperature in stop-start urban taxi cycles and hot climates.
• 5-speed + reverse with shaft drive — no chain maintenance in dusty duty.
• SKD packing up to 27 units per 40HQ — mixed loads with cargo tricycles supported.
• Common wear-parts with the ZS cargo-tricycle frame family for shared spares inventory.

Full Specifications

K01-C (197cc):

Item	Specification
Engine	CZ200, single cylinder, 4-stroke, water-cooled, 197cc
Max torque / power	14.2N·m @6,000rpm / 10.3kW @7,500rpm
Transmission	5-speed + independent reverse, shaft drive
Dimensions	2,600×1,360×1,800mm, wheelbase 1,950mm
Brakes / tyres	CBS drum, 170/220mm, 4.00-12

K03 / K04 (250cc): JN248H / JN252H water-cooled engines, 246.5–249.5cc, 19.5N·m @6,000rpm, 11.5kW @7,000rpm, compression 10.0:1. K04 body 3,400×1,560×1,800mm, wheelbase 2,250mm, tyres front 12 / rear 5.65-12 vacuum.

FAQ

How many units fit a 40HQ container?

27 units in SKD packing for K01-C/K03; the extended K04 loads 12 SKD or 2 CKD. Mixed loads with cargo tricycles are supported.

What seat configurations are available?

K01-C and K03 carry driver + 3 passengers; K04 extended bodies reach up to 11 seats for shuttle duty.

Are engines water-cooled?

Yes — all three K models run water-cooled engines, tuned for urban taxi cycles and hot climates.

Can we get CKD packs for local assembly?

Yes — CKD for K04 and SKD/CKD programs are confirmed per order with the quotation.