Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

Outline · [ Standard ] · Linear+

 Buying Kapcai vs Big cc for commute

views
     
TSilovemotosikals2
post Mar 21 2024, 12:40 AM, updated 2y ago

New Member
*
Junior Member
5 posts

Joined: Jan 2023
Hi all, am looking for suggestion on motorcycles for commuting. Have a B Full license.

Am considering between a Honda RSX or a Dominar D400 for commute however am worried that the D400 might be hard to squeeze through traffic in KL. Besides these two, are there any other recommendations < 20k?

Don't mind second hand motorcycle however the brand/model should have a good reliability record.

TSilovemotosikals2
post Mar 22 2024, 01:53 AM

New Member
*
Junior Member
5 posts

Joined: Jan 2023
QUOTE(nefashu @ Mar 21 2024, 01:25 AM)
How far is your commute everyday?
*
Around 20km only around kl area. mainly dealing with heavy traffic that requires lane splitting easily
TSilovemotosikals2
post Mar 22 2024, 01:54 AM

New Member
*
Junior Member
5 posts

Joined: Jan 2023
QUOTE(Patent @ Mar 21 2024, 02:04 AM)
rsx is good enough for daily commute
can consider raider too for extra power

get big bike if you want to have fun
under 20k you can find used kawasaki z650 with abs, bigger than kapcai and not as heavy as d400.
still easy to squeeze through traffic also

if you dont care about abs can find old yamaha mt07, size similar to z650
*
thanks will consider z650 or mt07. surprised that d400 is heavier than a z650 ohmy.gif
TSilovemotosikals2
post Mar 22 2024, 01:57 PM

New Member
*
Junior Member
5 posts

Joined: Jan 2023
QUOTE(Noryume @ Mar 22 2024, 02:17 AM)
If work horse, just get a kapcai. Your distances is not far away. Big cc useful if commute through highway.
*
Yeah commuting through highway for about 5-10km. Kapcai for stop and go is amazing but on the highway it starts to lack in speed. Might consider a big cc scooter instead as substitute
TSilovemotosikals2
post Mar 23 2024, 02:51 AM

New Member
*
Junior Member
5 posts

Joined: Jan 2023
QUOTE(Kaellis @ Mar 22 2024, 05:38 PM)
do take note big bike doesn't have space for luggage like raincoat or helmet

kapcai at least have bakul
*
No problem will be installing a rear box regardless
TSilovemotosikals2
post Mar 23 2024, 02:52 AM

New Member
*
Junior Member
5 posts

Joined: Jan 2023
QUOTE(cursetheroad01 @ Mar 22 2024, 05:27 PM)
Anything is flickable with enough practice on clucth and throttle control laugh.gif
I personally find the d400 is very easy and fun to filter like a pelesit.
Not an advice, but i did watch those indian street racing vid for inspiration and reference.
Just specifically to cilok on a d400.
*
Interesting, will have to give the d400 a test ride
TSilovemotosikals2
post Apr 13 2024, 02:53 AM

New Member
*
Junior Member
5 posts

Joined: Jan 2023
QUOTE(jaycee1 @ Apr 12 2024, 11:19 AM)
I daily my 800NK. Previously my dominar with 3 boxes.

It takes getting used to and you won't be as nimble as a smaller kapchai or scooter and you might not be able to squeeze into smaller gaps in traffic. I still prefer the security and stability of a big bike over a smaller bike.

A 650 isn't any heavier or bigger than a normal 250 maxi scoot, and many daily on them.

Give the z650 or the 700CLX a try. They are quite nimble and does quite well in traffic
*
Z650 didn't have test ride but tried the Ninja 650, too much power for daily commute but was surprised at how small and easy it was to lug around. After researching, have decided to go with Dominar D400 as it checks all the boxes for the purpose of commuting.

 

Change to:
| Lo-Fi Version
0.0123sec    0.48    6 queries    GZIP Disabled
Time is now: 25th November 2025 - 02:33 PM