Gone to some Big Wings, see the big wing sales fellas need to sell kapzai

because no big bikes landing in showroom...

adui...


what's happening ah?

Sign of solid economy, or supply problem ??

Supply chain problem.

hornet kambing lo

A bit of both..

Big Wing fellas told me they didn't expect their bikes to be to hot selling compared to Yamaha, but demand increased for all models.

On the other hand, no bikes coming from principle, very limited units.

It reached a point that some big wings stop taking orders for some models e.g. X-ADV750.

Many speculative reasons, most say lack of chips the main cause.

Actual reason unknown.

I think all the bikes in Big Wing are imported, mainly from Thailand.
Suspect falling RM can also be another problem.

Most probably so. Compound effects. Not making it easier anytime soon.

Ya loh..

I am still registered with www.tankuku.com for my scooter

Booking since April 22

yes all mainly import from thailand but falling RM is only against USD and not other currency. if it is due to foreign exchange, all other brands will be heavily affected also.

Which scooter model you ordered ?

The cheapest one that Big Wing sells.

Me too went to Big Wing. Sales person say those in queue for XADV most probably get next year

Really like the DCT models but damn those waiting time. Better consider getting other brands if rushing.

Anyone knows agak-agak when this mania will stop?

I wonder if it’s Thailand factory that is facing squeeze in availability of component

Or

Challenges with import procedure by local distributor.


Shipping lanes and containers availability are easing up now. Hopefully entire supply chain will ease up sooner to cover back log


Sigh…..

Prolly lack of chip supply....
Falling RM is not really related

Yeah I'm not expecting that I'm going to receive my bike this year.
Some already waiting 5 month.

Speculation aside... yeah that 750 twin is 1 reason

That new transalp engine?
91bhp from 750cc parallel twin is insane. Honda really outdone itself this time.

But don't think we'll be seeing any of those engines in Malaysian market in 3 years time?

Hope you will get the redesigned Forza 250 same like that was launched in Thai

Honda Big wing JB informed me today.

There's have been no bike coming in since June.

They're saying it's probably chips shortage. But can't say for sure that the reason. The higher up didn't say anything.

And order keep coming in.

Even Japan side facing stock shortage issue lel

Big Wing Setapak confirms in their FB posting. Based on BSH's communication to them, all booking since March 22 can only be fulfilled next year. Blame on global chip shortage.

some new bikes only get 1 key

Just confirming with them today.
No stock will come in this year.

They hope new stock will come after Chinese New year... maybe
As of right now all 250cc and above will have to wait next year

They literally have zero new bikes to sell. At least from Honda.

The sales person offers me to get other bike if i want.
Not sure if it's new or used. Since I rejected the offer.

So yeah.. right so many customer complain already.

what bike are you waiting for and how long have you waited?

Waiting for cb650

Since early August. Was expecting to get late this month or early December. Was pretty weird that they were quite for 2 months.
Some already waited since June.

all because of china zero covid policy & stupid biden sanction policy.

Damn, I placed order of my CB650R on early Oct. That time also he said 2-3 months, not sure how to feel. Also bought a number plate already

Why not a GSX-S750? About the same price.

not as good looking

Really not a fan of the looks, and no idea what design magic Honda did, their headers looks the sexiest among all 4-cyl bikes imo

Yeah I also buy a nice number plate. Mid August

Should be viable for 1 year. If you bought it from ebid.


I'm gonna wait and see. Since I already set my heart on the CB.

If it's goes really bad. I might change to z900rs. But the price is to high. So maybe not

No stock apply to other model as well? Looking for cb500x or rebel500

Mine I bought from Mysikap, RM300 plate only but it's the plate number that I want. Valid for 6 months only if buy from MySikap IINM.

Not sure what my backup plan would be if I can't get it. Tested the Triumph but it doesn't really tickle my fancy too much.

I think all models also affected, you can try ask your local BW.

just passing by BW along NPE . see no big bike inside further hard to park (no car park)..

u went to triumph PJ?

Got big bike inside, but almost all of it is customer's bike awaiting collection. CB650R they have a demo bike for display though and I managed to get a test ride for it after I placed my booking. Car park can park at the row of shops next to it kot. I went there by my own bike so parked right at their entrance.

And yeah I went to Triumph PJ to test ride a few bikes. Can read about my experience over here

Yeah few days ago BW sales person told me. 250cc and above all effected.

Main reason chip shortage.
But not sure if that's the only reason.

But if you really want it. Better booked first.
They will start delivering after Chinese New year.

At least that is what I was told

x-adv650 need to wait for 2year. hahaha
probably new version by 2024

Not surprised.
Hot cake..

But not my cup of tea

Kawan get Rebel 500 < 6 months, this year.

CB500x..want meh...

Me likey the CheapBuy500X but since I stick to only automatic, so it's out of question.
Don't wanna play clutch and change gear.

honda bigwing now request rm10k for booking. Lagi mahal than car booking. hahaha



This post has been edited by vexus: Nov 15 2022, 09:38 PM

That like saying. Please stop booking our bikes

i think is because their sales plummeting due to lesser stock. Grab your rm10k booking fee & roll it for interest rates

Got bike, they make a sale = win
No bike, they get free cashflow for 6 months at 0 interest = win

If someone report honda to kpdnhep for charging exorbitant booking fee, they will be in trouble.
On what ground basis they need rm10k booking?

Don't be naive thinking KPDN is god to consumer.

Unlike cars, there isn't regulation for trading bikes.

Hence all bike shops behave like gangster with pricing.

Yes, the mark ups are quite high and there's usually no control

10k deposit n don't know when stock arrive.. the only bike with similar price now is Benelli trk502..

Saw some happy owners taking delivery of their X-ADV750 today.
SA says they waited 2 years for their bike.

Congrats to the new owner of Honda big bikes

bz selling hornet, transalp, scrambler to eu market...

Our market is too small to be noticed. Min attention given.

https://www.honda.co.jp/info/20220617a.html...p_announce_area

Was at Big Wing few days back 'cos go to service my little scooter and walk over Big Wing.

Few salesman resigned liao, cannot cari makan 'cos no bike to sell..

Last month some shipment arrived including a few X-ADV750 they went a little happy but after that, even the staple 250R also no where to be seen.

My Forza booked in Apr 2021 until now shadow also no see... kept my booking there so I can switch to ADV350 when it eventually come laaaah.

Honda big wing can go tutup kedai already. What bike also no stock. Book also cannot give firm date. No need to even ask them when the new Hornet and transalp coming. Lansung no news

That's what I told the boss... better tutup big wing liao... start sell Yamaha

the consequences of stupid japanese follow USA sanction China.

hornet transalp maciam plenty in europe wor... lol..

Grey market damn happy. Earn high profit.

Used market also price very high.

Just look at the silly prices of used x-adv 750 here. Madness

even old cb650f is holding its value because so hard to get new cb650r

But but but... Salesman keep saying bikes are already at port klang sangkut kastam saja 🙈

Many tulan either get Yamaha or cfmoto. Honda CEO still daydreaming.

ask for photo?

Gave up la, that time salesman say in port klang, while penang boon Siew Honda hq say need to wait until July, this was back in March lol. In the end bought different bike. Now everytime see Honda bigwing advertise used bikes. Become 2nd hand bike dealer more liao

Salesman run out of excuse already. Hahahaha.....

Big Wing sell small kapzai now.

Yup almost a year now. Kinda tired asking already.

My jpj number expired in a few days.

Sad

forget about honda. Honda japan think moving their production from china to india will solve their problem. They follow USA = go to hell.

They need to eat also...

Got consider parking it on a kapcai like those interchange?

I see... that's a problem. Should come Thailand or Malaysia.

Good luck to them.. they following the foot steps of Ford.
Yindia is notoriously good on harvesting foreign investors $$$.

So now, between made in China vs India, which one to take?

China is more friendly towards foreign investors.. except u meddling with their politics shits.

Honda has no direct investment in China. But thru JV investment.
There are 2 honda JV companies in china.

Sundiro Honda (新大洲本田) mainly focus small displacement bikes.
Wuyang Honda (五羊本田) focus bigger displacement bike (mostly import)

Btw, forza 350(nss350) already assembled in china.

Their version of forza 350 has electric foldable side mirrors. A nice to have features.

Fast Bikes the ex-Triumph dealership, izzit?

I think Honda Big wing petaling jaya is the one at PJS. Next to NPE highway.


No news on Fast bikes though....they were going to sell Honda..but been very quiet. Maybe they can't even get bikes so nothing to sell. Tiu lor....thier Triumph got gobbled up by Goh brothers, now they selling a brand with no stock.

This post has been edited by jaycee1: Jul 20 2023, 03:30 PM

Last week I ask when the 650 bike will come in.
It was at fb page. Bigwing petaling jaya.

Got a reply from Sam welly himself said this week.
Few days ago the reply got deleted.

So we probably not getting anything anytime soon.

I just went to the big wing in PJ last week, ask about the Hond Rebel 500, they told me to wait till end of july/august only got demo unit in showroom for display, not for test drive

forget bout new honda bikes la
plenty used for sale n fairly new,
honda bike quality suppose can tahan ponya mar, oso seken price owiz damn high ponya

fast bike still have old triumph stock tak jual lagi i think.

triumph feels like higher sell price for me ( budget i xcukop )
r.enfield made in india, will it be another benelli in china ?

honda if keep delay like this i just go for vul s 650 (bigger cc

Dunno who is better now, Honda or Kawa-Modenas. Maybe you want to hang on to it.

for me i think either rebel 500 or vul s 650 as currently within my budget this 2 seems like best option

I haven't test Rebel. Vulcan S is proven, also.
Depending on the weight and payload, might need prepare to change the rear shock.

Both about the same price point.

Would just go with a Vulcan. The rebel looks 8/10 sized. You are also getting 20% more power from the bigger 650. Both been around for donkey years.

Ultimately it boils down to if you prefer mid controls (rebel)or foot forward (Vulcan)

the absorber is kinda too soft for drivin thru road hole ?

rebel i havent got chance to see at the real bike yet, vul s had test seat around feels big for me

depends on your weight and payload

Honda Forza is appearing in Big Wings now, after 1.5 years of absent.

wanted to book a CBR650R, but after scrolling through this post, I think its better to start looking for other brand model lol

Z900 jer if you're looking at Cb650r. I placed booking last year October, this year march cancel booking and bought other bike lol. From what I heard until now also Cb650r stock belum sampai.

I mean CBR650R, not CB650R. I really like the design of this bike, and there is not much mid range sport (or sport touring?) bike in the current market...

Hmm..why would you say that? The middle weight is stuffed full of bikes.

You have the triumph trident/tiger sport 660 and street triple S/R. You have the new Suzuki 8s or some old stock of the gsx750. Even the old SV650 can still be found. Kawasaki still has the 650 and 900 bikes. CFmoto has the 650GT and 700CLX for cheap.

can always find second hand cbr..
now that zx-10r is out sure got many gatal to upgrade

Most of the models you listed are naked or street bikes, but still appreciate the recommendation tho. The new ninja 650 or cfmoto 650gt can be one of the alternatives but I really want a 4 cylinder sport bike haha

Let's face it. It would be some time before the trend falls back to traditional full fairing sports/sports touring. This trend is everywhere.

I'm in the same boat. The Tiger sport 660 and the CFmoto 650GT is the only 2 full fairing middle weight sports touring bikes in the market......and you could convert a Ninja 650 for touring duties.

You will have to go to the bigger bikes like the GSX S1000GT to get a new full fairing sports touring bike at 88k.

Generally...I just relegate myself to get a naked bike and slap on a windshield, taller handlebars/risers and luggage on a naked bike. Won't see any sports touring bikes until people get sick of tip toeing on tall and heavy ADVs.

Or you can wait till next year for the zx25r, zx4r and zx6r. It will be locally assembled by modenas.

This post has been edited by jaycee1: Aug 10 2023, 04:04 PM

Which specific 4-cylinder sports bike you want? If new, very few can compare the versatility of the CBR650R.
If what you really want is a supersports, like a CBR600RR, totally different story IMHO. Don't settle for the CBR650R.

Why ah? I actually like the CBR650R. Less committed like the supersports but more comfortable and with full fairing for better wind protection. I think it is one of those last sport tourers that emphasise on sporty looks (and where I can reach the ground) rather than the fake sport tourers these days that try to look like ADVs and are all too high for normal humans. It reminds me of my old FZ6R.

I mean, if you like the CBR650R then it's ok.

But, if someone really liked a CBR600RR but thinks the CBR650R is the same, then it's a mistake in the sense that they are very different in character.

saw fairly new used ones, still can loan oh,
if can wait for new, then do wait..

any alternatives for CRF250 Rally thats readily available in the market right now or should I just look for something else?

Ah yes, they're as different as chalk and cheese. Sport tourer and a dedicated sport bike. You're right, very different.