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 Modenas Dominar 400, cheapest 400cc bike

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jaycee1
post Jan 17 2021, 02:45 PM

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Hi guys, planning to pick up a D400 after this MCO.

Yu Huat quoted me 12800 OTR cash buy, with paniers and top box, MHR full face, a Dainese jacket and a few other bits.


It's a bit higher than the 11800 I've seen from Eang Chun so I might go over to see them next week.


I think for the price it can't be beat. Had a short go around in it. Very comfortable and wide seat, a bit weighty and bulky for a 400. The vibrations though..........I think I would go numb 1 hour in.

Just needs some lights, touring windshield and a rear sprocket to complete. Will probably be after CNY if this MCO is anything to go by.

Just wondering if they are throwing out stocks waiting for the new model.

Would appreciate any pointers from current owners.
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post Mar 9 2021, 10:17 PM

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QUOTE(hong3831 @ Oct 20 2020, 04:35 PM)
Thanks!
I think i might hold this until next year, will continue use my Versys for commute~smile.gif
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Yes, stay with your versys.



QUOTE(ThE DaReDeViL @ Jan 17 2021, 03:01 PM)
I think last week Eang Chun already posted last 3 promo units left for the 11,800 + 3boxes... Better call to ask and lock your order before stock ran out if it's true...
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I just bought a used one. Found a lightly used unit with 3k km. 9000 OTR, including delivery. Rear Givi rack. Still under factory warranty.

I just didn't feel like spending 12500 (best OTR price from Eang Chun) with a couple of freebies and 3 boxes. Best price they could offer was 12100 with only the 3 boxes and no accessories. No point buying a new one when the refresh is just around the corner. Heard from dealers that Modenas is still sitting on quite a lot of stock so they are delaying bringing in the new one.


Only problem on mine was a sticking rear caliper, which I just freed and greased up myself and is working fine now. Probably due to sitting for a year.

Haven't taken it out for highway rides, just around my Taman. Handling is rather slow and surprisingly heavy for a 400. Clutch is light. Seat is wide and comfortable.....I think if the rider takes it and rides it as a sports cruiser, he/she will be happy with it.

But for the price, nothing comes close as a B full starter bike. Power is good for a beginner bike or a city commuter with a rather flat torque curve 4500 to 8500rpm. Runs out of puff soon after.

Plan is to use it for 1-2 years then getting something else, so this is kindda a disposable bike.


A point to note for potential new owners, your neighborhood kapchai shop foreman will shy away from working on your bike, citing parts (or lack there off). If you are half decent mechanically, you should be able to maintain it or do minor repairs yourself. Common maintenance parts are available on shoppee. Heard that Modenas official service centres are equally hopeless.


The refresh would be good though. DOHC, higher revving, slightly more power, and closer to the Duke 390. New twin chamber muffler, USD shocks, new tank display with gear indicator.....all for half the price of a Duke 390.

 

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