Dominar will be a hit because of the price. RM 14 K for a 373CC bike is quite good. But whats the price before discount. If its 18K, then tough.

Team green > all

I am sure this is the only Kawasaki bike with this problem. And also any other manufacturer has issues as well but for me, team green > all.

Dont question. Bumi ini milik siapa....

JAV > all......

Oppss...sorry.....

Jap > all

LOL...that Ipohlad ranting. Well, every bike will sure have its niggles, some big some small. But European bikes are hard to maintain. I'll take Jap anytime.

Just dont bother about them. Ride at your own pace ( not road hog speed lah ). Its your own safety, heck with the others.

Bottle of water
Air pump for your tyre ( whats the point can fix the flat but cant refill the air )
Spare clutch cable in case snap ( buy vespa cable and the lock end; for temporary until replace original at workshop )
Your basic tool kit
Small torch light and knife
Some cable ties of various sizes

I have used these before. It wont work if the hole is large like a nail of screw. Best is still those "worms" or tyre plugs. Check out electric pumps. they are small. If you are a frequent tourer I am sure you have boxes. So storage is no issue.

Versys and ER6 valce recall was done in 2014. After that no more issues on the valve.

Er6 and Versys 2012 onwards...Vulcan S (2016) came out after 2014 so solved that issue already.

Heard some Z800 also kena the valve.

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Sport touring tyres usually has dual compound ( middle hard, side soft ). These are like BT32, Roadtec 01 or PR5. These can usually last around 15 - 20K.

For hardcore touring tyres are like Anarkee or BT A41 ( hard compound all round ). These can go beyond 20K but grip for cornering and wet is not that great.

You cant tell from riding it and so on as its an internal part. All you can do is check with Kawasaki on this as it was done at their Glenmarie location. Give the chasis number and they can check.

For the ER6, I am not very familiar with their evolution. Its mostly cosmetics from what I know.

Credit companies..I think only Aeon has it.

Banks you can try Muamalat.

Didnt they just announce their plans. The 250 range is coming by year end. And early next year will be the CBU variants.

If you can, get a tyre repair kit as well. Never know. The rest is the usual stuff. Plan your route carefully as fuel can be an issue.

Buy big bike takkan every weekend Genting aje.... Ride once a month and commute to work.... If can twice a year to TH..

Touring in Thailand is fun. Adventure and all......

Going to Phuket in January. You should give it a go. Warning..once cross border sure will go again. Its something mystical about the long ride, challenge and adventure.

For insurance you have these options.

In Malaysia we are using Allianz for our annual insurance with Bike Warrior. With Bike Wariror it gives you free towing up to 450KM.

Then for Thailand, we purchase from Allianz something called Extension 101. There is a small fee to pay and it depends on how many days you traveling in TH. For our upcoming Phuket trip its like RM 15.90 for seven days coverage. This means Bike Warrior coverage now covers Thailand as well.

To bring your bike into Thailand, you need to buy Thai insurance. The minimum is 3rd party insurance. You can also buy comprehensive. Cost for this cant remember. These ones we buy from shops in Changlun. Yes some are bawah pokok. LOL...

Tyre puncture, you need to be able to repair yourself. Get a tyre puncture kit and such. Theft, very rare I hear bikes go missing in TH.

Best kan ride Thailand.....sabai sabai......