No matter how big or small u are.. the technique to ride a bike properly is the key to successfully handlng your bike..

I would say... try something like FZ150 or Ninja 150 to get the hang of the clutching system.. and then decide if easy riding or more sportier style that u prefer.. and look at your budget...

AAAA I wish to join this weekend trackday.. but haven't got the time yet.. shoot... 25th December got a Private trackday rite??

Seriously asking this?? I WONT RECOMMEND ANY OF THE BIKE ABOVE SINCE U NEVER OWN ANY BIKE BEFORE..

*sigh*

I hope you will see my point for not supporting any of ur choices...

What kind of bike u REGULARLY ride for the past 24 months? now if you say u regularly ride someone else supersport/litre bike or even something like ER6.. then I guess it shouldn't be a problem for you..

R1 is a beast.. make a mistake.. It wont hesitate to bite...

CBR600 and ZX6.. now this two is a superb bike for someone who already familiar on what gear to use during corners.. 600's are high revving machine..

ok.. ER6n/f are just nice for a beginner.. BUT only if you have a proper experience handling bikes that are generally heavy.. so my best say is that.. dont chase on the LOOKS and HOW PEOPLE LOOK AT YOU... at the end.. It is you who will be riding and if you fall.. it is you who will endure the pain... and not to forget the waste of money for repairs and recovery...

so save yourself from those unnecessary stuff and get yourself something smaller...

first.. IDENTIFY your preference.. DO u like a SPORTY riding or more like RELAX riding.. if sporty is your choice.. there are lots of bike to start with...

there are:
APRILIA RS250 (2 Stroke) (NOT IN MANUFACTURE [2nd hands only]) (RM15K + -) (3* on looks)
APRILIA RS125 (2 Stroke) (RM20k++) (4* on looks)
KAWASAKI NINJA 150 (KIPS) (2 Stroke) (RM10K + -) (3 * on looks)
KAWASAKI NINJA 250 (4 Stroke) (RM20K ++) (3.5* on looks)
NAZA BLADE (NAKED/FULL FAIRING) (V twin [4 Stroke]) (RM15K-20K + -) (3.5* on looks)
HONDA CBR250r (4 Stroke) (RM20K ++) (3* on looks)

now these bikes are what I can say a proper beginner's bike.. I myself own the 150 Ninja Kips... and it's my first bike too..

So.. ur Budget is around 40k.. well that is a very2 GOOD BUDGET... so now.. choose whether u want a sporty handling or a more Easy handling..

HONDA CBR250r is an easy riding bike.. same goes to the NAKED NAZA BLADE... so from there on.. you may progress to a bigger bike like the ER6/XJ6/MONSTER and so on..

But then.. if you want to have a feel like a racer then.. the rest of the of the bike listed are the way to go.. especially the 250's cos from there you can get yourself ready for a SUPERSPORT like the one u mentioned...

Now.. the most important thing before getting a bike is to get your gears ready too.. Now that you saved 20k from ur budget for bike.. you now may spend for riding gears like a FULL FACE HELMET... Rdiing jacket.. Riding boots.. Gloves.. well all the necessity...

Then lets talk about your long term maintenance of these bikes.. THESE BIKES are perfect for you to see how you would be spending for a bigger capacity bike..

TIRE.. this is important.. most of the bike listed above wont be equipped with a good stock tire.. so I would suggest.. the first thing you do is to change the tires.... ESPECIALLY the front tire (that is where 80% of your braking power need to be transfer on the road surface)

So dont be a cheapo when it comes to bike maintenance.. I will only suggest two brand of tire.. BRIDGESTONE BATTLAX or PIRELLI..

learn how to control your bike.. learn how to lean a bit.. learn ur body positioning.. basically equip yourself with lots of experience and then move on to a bigger bike..

So.. Good luck.. and WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF BIKES... hihi

Aprilia RS125 I think they are still some stock left.. and maybe this year or next year is the last for it production.. do take note.. they will be replaced with the all new Aprilia RS4 which a four stroke.. but quite sad actually.. a 125 4-stroke is slow like shit... so it wont be a beast anymore..

Oh how I will miss the 2-stroke.. Watched MOTOGP Documentary (FASTER).. and see how it once rule the MOTOGP world.. but then came 4-stroke.. hehehe..

CBR600 is by far the easiest supersport bike u can ride.. but.. It is still a Monster in its own right.. It will be great for a great rider.. it will be easy for an intermediate rider.. but it wont be forgiving for a starter.. my advice is.. Stick with 250 for a year or two.. after all.. that is What US BIKERS do... we buy n sell bikes all the time.. hehe

Aprilia is Italian bike.. so.. tell me any Italian Bike or Cars that is cheap to maintain

REMEMBER.. Dont Be a Cheapo to maintain ur bike...

fast bike is nice... but when ur involved in an accident nothing is nice.. im pretty sure of it as I just had an accident.. damn car driver

bruises here and there.. luckily I had my fullface and jacket even for going to a dinner.. haha.. but still.. its not great when the driver flee the scene..

Bike was severely damaged.. but what the heck... the important thing is my life... Bike we can fix...

well.. just over a year of riding.. this is my first major accident.. in fact.. Never had any.. so.. It's an experience.. and a painful one too.. ahhahaha but I guess it makes me wiser in handling real world situation.. oh how much I love going to the race track.. at least no cars on the same road.. hahaha..

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Added on January 25, 2012, 5:06 pmseriously?? a shiver?? why not a cbr250 first eh..

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Added on January 25, 2012, 5:09 pmI was already doing a flip action on the air i guess... so cant even see the car's plate... He/She must be panicked..

but nvm.. I got my car workshop frens trying to locate this culprit.. haha.. once I got him/her.. I just want to see his/her reaction.. wish me luck!

This post has been edited by whatsupbro: Jan 25 2012, 05:09 PM

lol then whyur saying u getting ur first bike..

hahah.. nvm lah.. I'm just being a concerned fellow rider je.. cos u said always fell during cornering with a liter bike.. btw.. is it really that frequent.. what happen? lowsides?? Highsides??

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Added on January 26, 2012, 4:15 pmJust want to share this..




31st January till 2nd February MOTOGP Official testing..

Whose goin?? I'm planning to do similar kind of shooting... hehe

This post has been edited by whatsupbro: Jan 26 2012, 04:15 PM

it's not just about what u ride.. it's about how u ride... I agree with you.. I will salute anyone who take their safety as a priority...

That's the different between a rider and rempit...

almost big bike? it is a big bike.. well at least for it's time.. 250cc 2 stroke is a monster.. remember motogp?? the 250cc is super fast.. would love to try one..

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Added on January 28, 2012, 9:57 amthe R version.. it has the big bike look.. if ur trying to trick some girls.. boleh la.. wahhaa

performance wise.. not the best out there.. it's pretty heavy.. so power to weight ratio not so great... easily beaten on the track.. I think a ninja 250 would be faster...

This post has been edited by whatsupbro: Jan 28 2012, 09:57 AM

bigger bike can compensate the increased weight of the tire.. but.. Naza Belit.. ahahhah.. just gonna be sayur sayuran with Kips..

well I guess... 650r is better.. but cant say for sure.. haven't ride one...

check with naza I guess.. or try ask em here.. http://www.facebook.com/APRILIAMalaysia

This post has been edited by whatsupbro: Jan 28 2012, 08:48 PM

is there anyone here using it already ka?? cos im interested to do a review on it... hahaha

4 stroke 125 cc... that have the looks of it's 1000cc big brother

woah.. no matter how fast ur vehicle can go.. whther it's a superbike or supercar... It is just wrong to drive fast on the open road.. take it to the track..

Drive/Ride responsibly <-- like carlsberg ads..

I guess adey ride a lil bit like ben(SPIES) did... nice~

But RM500k.. too much I think for a bike on the street.. If bought it for racing purpose then it's fine

cos we know what we're saying lah.. hahahaa..

Do u think DUCATI MALAYSIA will suke suki put it up.. "MOTOGP ROAD LEGAL" bike for RM500k ka?? hihi.. even outside of MALAYSIA it is a rare MACHINE....

aiya..syoknye u guys.. tuka2 big bike macam baju.. wahahaha..