Golden Dragon
Reliable mid-size coach for intercity and tour operations.
Golden Dragon buses are manufactured by Xiamen Golden Dragon Bus, a world-class company in bus manufacturing technology — offering buses with advanced design concepts, fuel-consumption efficiency, affordability and quality. This has been achieved through extensive cooperation with world-renowned manufacturers like MAN, Bosch and others for chassis and components.
The buses are ideal for tour operations, schools and institutions, public and private commuter services (PSV) — both intra and intercity transport.
Detailed specifications for the Golden Dragon 51 Seater. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
| Model | BQ1023RDY2VV3 | BQ1023RN8VD |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Engine | X491Q-ME — Gasoline | 4JB1 — Diesel |
| Power | 76/4300–4600 Kw/rpm | 170/2000 Nm/rpm |
| Torque (Nm/rpm) | 193/2000–2600 | 170/2000 |
| Displacement | 2.2 L | 2.8 L |
| Cylinder Configuration | Inline, four cylinder, four-stroke | |
| Max speed (km/h) | > 140 | > 130 |
| Fuel Delivery | L4 multi-point injection | L4 direct injection |
| Fuel Tank (L) | 60 | |
| Fuel Consumption (L/100km) | < 8 | < 7.5 |
| Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.2:1 |
| Dimensions | ||
| L × W × H (mm) | 5080 × 1750 × 1735 | 5080 × 1750 × 1710 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2900 | |
| Min. Ground Clearance (mm) | 191 | |
| Min. Turning Diameter (m) | < 12.5 | < 13 |
| Weights & Performance | ||
| Tyre | 215/75R15 | |
| Kerb Weight (Kg) | 1445 | 1650 |
| Gross Vehicle Mass (Kg) | 2325 | 2455 |
| Climbing Gradient | > 30 | |
| Chassis | ||
| Front Suspension | Double wishbone, torsion-bar, Independent | |
| Rear Suspension | Variable rate spring, non-symmetry, rigid axle | |
| Front Brake | Disc | |
| Rear Brake | Drum | |
| Drive Mode | 2WD / 4WD | |
| Emission Standards | EURO II | |
| Optional Specifications | Metallic paint, leather seats, CD player, power steering, R134A air-con, power windows & power mirrors | |
NB: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Visit our Nairobi showroom or send an inquiry — we'd love to put you behind the wheel.