Hi,


I am interested in getting a big CC bike for personal commute or outstation uses, maybe from say, Ipoh - Penang once or twice a week..

because car is just too expensive run this way, and bus is way to slow.


am interested in the following bikes, does anyone knows about the expected maintenance or issues?

Kawasaki ER-6N, Inline 2- Rm 35k OTR
Kawasaki ER-6F, Inline 2- Rm 37k OTR
Benelli TNT 600, Inline 4 - Rm 32k OTR
Yamaha XJ-6N, Inline 4- Rm 42k OTR
Kawasaki Versys, Inline 2- Rm 42k OTR
Honda CBR 500, Inline 2 - Rm33k OTR

This post has been edited by bryanyeo87: Oct 9 2013, 12:11 AM

Kawasaki ER-6N, Inline 2


Kawasaki ER-6F, Inline 2


Benelli TNT 600, Inline 4


Yamaha XJ-6N, Inline 4


Kawasaki Versys, Inline 2


Honda CBR500

This post has been edited by bryanyeo87: Oct 8 2013, 05:55 PM

consider honda CBR500?

can also...

is it any good? whats the price like? maintenance? reliability etc.

ma fren book the bike (fairing one).. price 34k otr..

thats all i noe..

These r toy or shall I say Big Boy Toy, not meant to replace car for daily commuter, u b surprised that the maintenance & ownership cost is even higher than car of same price, not forgetting hell yes HELL out of dangerous !

What the point if ur bike can't celuh between car during jam, not forgetting hell out of hot under the sun & wet like a soaping chicken during rain.

For 40K might as well get a P1 or used Japs/Kors car.

Offcoz if u r hell out of loaded & kamikaze life style person then buy one for weekend/holiday toy is OK.

Honda FTW.

go for honda...more value, easy to maintain..less problem

lebih rela redah hujan dari sangkut jam 2 3 jam..

moto besar or motor kecil smua bahaya.. kadang bukan kita yang salah tapi tetap kita yang sakit..

maintenance ada sama kos dengan kereta.. ada yang lagi mahal dari kereta..

btw.. motor besar x selasak kereta.. motor besar ni manja sikit.. so b ready..

all this superbike thread make me feels like taking b full license ... hnnnnnnnnghhhhhh

Why not z800? 800cc inline 4 engine for about 50k

1st,they r not superbike but is a big bike

2nd, i would recommend er6f
-low maintainance (2 liter of enjin oil only compared to xj6 3 liter
-inline 2, more low fuel consumption than inline 4
-more confortable because og fairings compared to naked bike that u might found urself battling with wind resistance with ur body
-its kawasaki, reliable than benneli
-cheaper than versys

if u r speedchaser better buy sekehen er6f as later u will upgred to a superbike confirm .just 23k now.

cb500 is a good value bike too

This post has been edited by izutaisa: Oct 8 2013, 08:25 PM

Go and feel the different from Benelli TNT 600
1) in line 4
2) hp 82 (highest compared to all models mentioned above)
3) brembo designed disc brake
4) pirelli tyres
5) usd forks
6) 2 ekzos underneath rear cushion
7) swing arm ( xj6 with inline 4 just with double arms)
8) rm 3xk ( cheapest compared to all models mentioned above)

I would said this bike is value for money and shld be the bestest compared to xj6 and er6.

Kawasaki well famost for failure valves, due to cap ayam quality valves..

since TS is once or twice outstation highway, versys the best! Touring mah!

fail la if people keep racing it with superbikes .my er6f still ok no shiat whatsoever.

Second hand xj6. If touring get one with fairing.

Okay... let me give some advice. First and foremost, if you wanted to save money by using a big bike as oppose to cars, you won't save much except for toll fares and maybe fuel cost. I say maybe as depending on bikes, fuel consumption maybe higher.

Second, biking is far more dangerous and hazardous to the biker compared to driving a car. You must be prepared to invest in safety such as good helmet, good glove, riding boots, jacket and other stuff like knee protector and back protector. Be sure to wear the best protection when riding as any mishaps will cause terrible impact to the rider.

If you accept the above points, then you can proceed to the next items.

Third, If you are not familiar with riding a bike, familiarize yourself with a small bike first. Riding a bike needs more body movement as the bike and you act as one when riding. Body controls and "togetherness" are essential in riding a bike.

Fourth, get a license, a proper one. More than 250cc, go and get BFull.

Fifth, the type of bike you choose depends greatly on what you intend to do with the bike. For daily commuting, naked bikes or traditional bike as some categorized may be the preferred choice as the riding style is more upright, wider handle bars for easier handling or to cilok whenever needed. Long range commuting may be better off with touring type such as Versys. Those bikes have upright riding position, high windscreen to deflect the rushing wind and more ergonomics compared to sportsbikes.Touring bikes also have various options for luggage and they have hooks and what not to fix the bags or boxes.

Lasty, do a lot of research before buying a bike. Ask experts or owners to get honest opinions on the bike. Test ride the bike you have shortlisted to see whether everything click or not with you. Height, weight and the power of the bike are usually important factors to consider.

Okay... if you still buying a bike after reading all this, I say Welcome to the group. I am a rider to and I commute almost daily to work with my trusted CB919 Hornet. Had couple of near misses, screeching tyres, and a minor accident. I ride rain or shine. Day or night. One thing for sure, riding a bike is like an actor performing the scene. Driving a car is like watching the scene on the television....

-RJ -

honda cb500 series

I see, hence why am asking about maintenance costs and running costs for it ma..

Ya man, better then jam..

I have a car already, that's why did not consider it..






memang bro,

Manja? camne? dgn maintainence ker?




Loved the look, but I doubt the comfort if i were to ride long distance



I tried er6f before at genting, nice steady ride, but didnt like the vibration it gave. But cannot disregard the reliability and parts are everywhere for kawa's

Thanks for the tips and advisory

This post has been edited by bryanyeo87: Oct 9 2013, 12:52 AM

Exactly, spec wise, is damn good, but my heart wavers when I think of the parts availability and Dealer support.. =/

Easy to get parts? maintenance like how? estimated pricing?





Non for sale at this point, or non that suits my wants..


Hi, thanks for the informative post and advisory, it definately give me some insights to the whole biking experience...

I have a full B license many years ago, but never actually had a big bike to ride or check out because moolah not enough last time



This post has been edited by bryanyeo87: Oct 9 2013, 12:09 AM

oh, am also about 171 cm tall, so... seat height may or may not be a problem on selection.

I will be going to the shop tomorrow to check the bikes out/test drive and hopefully place a booking

Nobody seems to ever mention this.
Are you experienced in riding?
If not then try not to go for 4 cylinder ones.
4 cylinder engines provide optimum torque/power on the higher range of the rpm, are you gonna go that fast anyway?
2 cylinder engines provide a smoother and wider torque range across the rpm so you're less likely to do mistakes.

Regardless of what you choose, just keep in mind that the road is not a track.
Ride safe.