Agreed. But imho, neither the MT09 nor the Z900 is a close to being a 'beginner' bike. These machines were designed with so much potential power that a simple miscalculated twist would send even the most experienced into harm's way. I think a beginners bike should be easy to maneuver, is trashable, with parts that are cheap and easy to replace, and has a low initial cost of ownership just in case you find that biking on Malaysian roads ain't your thing. My buddy was ill advised, bought a Z900SE at the beginning of the year, and it's sad when he ask me if i knew anyone who wanted it. Now bike's up for sale with just over 3000km.

Not confident on Malaysian roads i think but he don't really want to say. Only said he seldom ride, prefer ride on small track with 250cc bike, even so, he rides slow.

I think he said RM47k, but not confirmed.

As for the 09, new one due first quarter 2018. Has ABS, quick shift, etc. Existing one a lot of negatives.

Yes, exactly like this, without mods. Full stock standard.