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dogbert_chew
post Apr 27 2024, 02:05 AM

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QUOTE(rtk74 @ Apr 27 2024, 12:17 AM)
ur mum
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Why so rude to new member?
His request sounds genuine.

Got previous history with you?
dogbert_chew
post Apr 27 2024, 02:22 AM

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QUOTE(Edward566 @ Apr 27 2024, 12:07 AM)
motorcycle (used/new also can)
daily commute to work 70km +/- round trip.
ABS is a must  nod.gif

Currently avantiz 125cc,
cruise around 80-90kmh
(too underpowered, potong lorry susah),
refuel every 2 days which is very troublesome.
tapao at nearby sometimes.
90% highway + 10% city
Budget below 12k

Did some research
sym husky 150
ktm duke 200 abs
modenas Dominar 400
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70KM daily suggest
- new bike if intend to keep longer
- kapchai for better ride quality , handling, maintenance running cost vs scooters
- japanese for reliability vs austrian, taiwanese,
- upright sitting positions vs aggressive eg duke

Reminder - safety attire a MUST. Full face, gloves, jacket, boots
dogbert_chew
post Apr 28 2024, 12:57 AM

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QUOTE(Edward566 @ Apr 27 2024, 11:54 PM)
agree with you i prefer upright position, used to owned a kawasaki z250 before which i use it for 100km travel every weekend, i can say the back hurts LOL
but jap not much options the closest i can think of is nmax, which i think yamaha should give more on the bike...
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Scooters have higher maintenance, more power loss via cvt etc. Advantage is underseat storage.

How about cubs like
RS150R
Y16ZR fuel tank 5.4L

Plus Givi box within budget ? And safety wear too.

This post has been edited by dogbert_chew: Apr 28 2024, 01:00 AM

 

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