i heard stories that the heat from the bike (duke 200) is unbearable on long ride... 

it's like ur crotch on fire.

dun know true or not. 

new KTM DUKE 250 390 launched yesterday..
will the legendary tagline " Ready To Claim " ... lives on... ?? 

guys last weekend, there are 4 test rides events in the klang valley/selangor.
blessed with good weather, i managed to attend 2. and 1 kawa test ride @ motor sim the other weekend.

yamaha test ride @ welly rawang - mt07 mt09 tracer

moto guzzi @ gasket alley - dono which guzzi bike

ducati @ naza ducati pj - most ducati bikes

kawasaki @ wah motor superbike klang - the usual new kawa bikes.
kawa test ride @ motor sim jalan ipoh.

this is the 4th kawa test ride in KL, very generous of motor sim to held it for 2 days.
not many riders were there on sunday, and jalan ipoh is currently very messy due to mrt construction.

The bike shop have recommended a short route about 5km one round, from jalan ipoh head up and turn right to
taman metropolitan park, cross the new bridge, make a u turn and head back to bike shop.
z650 -

love the assist and slipper clutch, the clutch pull is so soft and effortless, good for traffic jam slipping clutch.
gear shift is very soft and shallow, would prefer it to have more solid feel. - abit hard to neutral, need to do it softly.

I personally don't like 180 inline2 firing order.
The dot dot dot dot dot dot.......... engine pulse is annoying and lumpy.



for rider with short legs, stock seat height is low, but the foot pegs position gets it the way and clash with your leg, ( cause your leg is short )
suspension at low speed did not absorb the harsh jalan ipoh surface well, bike is bouncing alot cause by road bums.

Vibrations, buzz @ 4k-6k rpm can be felt on the handle bars, foot pegs, and seat, if ur ass have enough fat, maybe can help absorb the buzz.

z900 -

low seat a plus for short legs.
seems to sit more upright compared to z650.

easy to handle for a 900cc bike. slipper clutch is soft just like z650.
can hardly feel any vibs @ bars, pegs, seat.

go over speed hump using 5th gear @ 20kmh dont have to downshift at all...
suspension seems to smoothen out jalan ipoh road bums, not bouncy like z650 at slow speed.

inline4 engine, doesn not have jerking/pulling feel of a 180 i2.
Yamaha test @ welly rawang.
Yamaha do have test bikes, and yamaha seems like not very enthusiastic in promoting their test ride.

Welly rawang is doing all the hard work. each test rider received a long sleeve tracer shirt and yamaha key chain.
There are games lucky draw, food etc organised by welly.

Bike shop assigned a marshal and a sweeper, to lead a group of 6 bikers out for a spin.
test bike 3 mt07, 2 mt09 1 tracer.  seems like everyone is targeting the tracer, but not enough time.

The ride is 40km long from busy rawang town to selayang wet market and return.

Only managed to ride MT07.

MT07 -

Clutch is very hard.
Foot pegs are abit forward compared to z650, short legs place behind the pegs, not in the way.
270 crank and uneven firing gives a throaty engine feel, and no strong pulsing of a 180 i2.

Less engine braking/sudden strong dip if throttle close at 2nd or 3rd gear at low speed, compared to 180 i2.
Very maneuverable in traffic jam. Sits more upright compared to z650.

The torque feel of the engine, can be annoying to some riders.
It feels like the engine is a tightly wound spring, wanting to let go.. it is like a tension ( way i interpret it )
even the z900 which has higher torque value at all rpms compared to mt07, doesnt have this kinda tension feel.

Handble bar is very vibby and buzzing, way more than z650, some riders might feel the wrist might be damaged aft riding long distance.
Rear view mirror is blur, due to the vib.

Cant feel any buzz on pegs and seat/ass, compared to z650. If you clasp your thigh tight on the tank covers, you will feel the strong engine vibration.
Riding on jalan negeri , try to stay within speed limit of 90kmh-100, ~ 4-5k rpm.
Suspension is harsh on road bums just like z650.

The horn button, is the most important button for a biker.. and yamaha went on to design this piece....
make it small and hide it beside the turn signal... WTF..!

Ducati monster 797.

Test rider will follow a rider for a short spin around pj taman roads.
Cheapest new monster 53900 otr on offer that day, with some service offers for 2 years, free b full, free riding class.

Seat height tho measured the same as mt07, short legs need to tip toe.
wide bars will require short riders to lean forward. Hard clutch.
L twin engine doesnt have the pulsing feel of 180 i2.

Cant feel any buzz on seat and bars, but u get foot massage, buzzy on the pegs instead. 
Suspension doesnt absord road bums like z900. quite harsh.
Might not be as nimble as mt07 or z650.
so that is my interpretation of the above bikes. each rider have their own, and tolerance level.

Highly advice to test ride before buying any bike. 

My impression of riding inline4 bike - yes it has a nice screaming high pitched ekzos note, but u can hardly feel the engine,
it is like there is no engine on the bike. 

Compared to riding a v twin or 270 i2, u can feel the engine grunt below, it is like you are riding something that is alive.. 

the z900rs.
engine is retuned to give more power at lower rpm,

and the sacrifice is lower MAX rpm, from 125ps @ 9.5krpm dropped to 111ps @ 8.5krpm,

only a dyno graph can tell how much more hp the RS have at lower rpm compared to z900.

max torque is the same but comes early @ 6.5krpm

Comes with traction control, 2 riding modes, abs, slip and assist clutch.

1st gear ratio higher, and 6th gear ratio lower than z900.

Replacement of W800


2018 ninja 250.....

Malaysia always slow when come to receiving new model of bikes except import thru AP..but that AP price is something else

launched this evening... z900rs

rm67900 - 69900 incl gst.. not otr

fotos + more @ bikesrepublics

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According to MCN, this sunday is the world launch of Duke 790.

if it ever make it to msia the price will be more than z900.... 

I mean, generally, a battery will last up to 3 years rite for a dry cell, rite?

Use the Pinlock brand earplug.. designed for bikers according to them.. not bad.. but after changed to shark full face.. I no longer in the need for the earplug...

read the article about Demak @ Bikes Republics

http://www.bikesrepublic.com/featured/dema...rcycle-builder/

excerpt.. 

"...It is a fact that motorcycle manufacturers and distributors in Malaysia have always been under the mercy of the dealers. The dealers have an association boasting over 5,000 members, and if the association says it will not support a particular brand, a motorcycle maker will simply go the way of the dinosaur..."

eg susuki... lol...

Any MT07/FZ07 riders here? How many km do you get out of a tank before you have to refuel?

My er6n gets around 220-240km from commuting in stop-n-go traffic and about 260km from highway riding. Am thinking of trying out a MT07 but given that I commute on bikes a lot, would prefer something with similar range to avoid constant fuel stops.

hey guys 1st time bike owner here. just bought z250 2nd hand.

i stay in subang jaya. could u guys recommend me

1) a good mechanic
2) place to shop for mid tier helmet, glove and jacket and rain coat (visiting motorstyle ss15 on monday)
3) things i should keep in my bike alwayss

Crf250l vs xmax250 vs cb250r vs duke390 vs duke 250 vs z650 or other bike for suggestion. Which one do you think more reliable for long term ownership and value for money? This is for daily usage to work and sometimes long distance ride. My 10 years old fz150i already giving up and  I already had a kapchai as a 2nd bike

hi guys, recommend me jacket? should I go for branded like Dainese or alpinestars? I just ride a scooter lol

Stupid question here , where do I stick my L LICENSE sticker? Is there like a requirement (eg one in front one at the back?). Any one can suggest creative ideas on how to stick behind of the bike when there's no platform to stick to lol