Just my curiosity, what bike you are riding now?

Well yea, i only have kapcai and I hvnt been riding bike for 10 years. When I started back and ride in KL town, i feel it is very fast even on 50kph. It is pretty normal.

never really had that problem

Only once.
When i test road the NK800, it felt super fast. speedo showed 60-70 on smaller roads with closely spaced speed bump and hitting way harder than i am used to. ...... confused my butt dyno.......only to realize later the speedo was set to mph..... ;p

I'm riding a Leoncino 250. Not really riding also la. Just within 1 or 2 KM around my house. Navigating curves and hills on public road. What I like most is the straights where I get to really push and try get used to the speeds.

Doing it has really helped me with getting used to the speeds and of course, experiencing what it's like when people say ride like everyone is out to get you (no signals, lane switch at the last second, driving close without safe gap)

Oh yes, I made that mistake when I got my bike. Thought there was no possible way 40km/h felt this fast. Adjusted it back to km/h and the speed seems more realistic but still fast for me (inexperienced rider). Hahah

Lols, hitting a bump at nearly 100km/h...that's way crazy man. It's a miracle you didn't launch off the bump.

I tend to jump speed humps. Using the bump to launch off.

Hi kawans, just rode my bike to the office today for the first time ever. Reflecting back to when I first started this thread up till today, I want to thank everyone for your advice and also thoughts on things.

It's been a journey getting on the bike and 'putt-putting' around in first gear around the taman to getting on the highway today.

I'm sure there are many more things to learn but now that I'm officially commuting, I hope there will be more opportunities for me to learn and at a faster pace.

If you ever see a rider with a White Helmet on a Leoncino, that'll be me, learning the ropes and tyring not to get killed. Hahah, gimme a *beep beep*.

Ride Safe, everyone! And a Blessed Christmas to all!!

Merry Christmas to you as well.

Ride safe, ATGATT.

I ride MT-07 previously, considered low maintenance, very easy to handle. Just when I ride fast it will be unstable (maybe is rider issue).

Thanks for sharing. All across the board, I've been hearing the MT-07 maintenance is pretty OK considering it's a bigger CC bike. And riding it in my school has given me a feel of what this bike can do. I'm starting to get why they call it the 'Master of Torque'. Hahah

By the way, I think everyone has their own definition of 'ride fast' la. For me, even 110km/h is considered fast but that's coming from a 'greenhorn' rider

The chap who sold me my current bike did tell me, he's giving me 6 months at most and I'll start to realize the difference between a 250cc and the bigger CCs. With my current bike, I'm going up and down my gears but at the driving school, sad to say I've only needed to stay on 1st gear most times on the MT07. He further added, one year at most, I'll be looking to upgrade. Hahah, which is kinda true..

Already looking at bikes to move up to and the few in my shortlist. 2nd Hand of course...
- MT07 V1
- Z900
- TNT 600

The MT07 still cost quite a fair bit on the second hand market even though it's quite an old bike with no ABS which is quite surprising. Don't understand why I should spend a chunk more money on the MT-07 when the Z900 could be had for a few thousand more and it comes with ABS as standard. The MT07 is light though, I'll give it that...

Oh well, guess I still have a few months more to go before deciding. Hopefully by mid year, the 2nd hand market will be a bit more reasonable..

(By the way, I've managed to cross the 'Titi' consistently thanks to all your tips, kawans . How I just gotta nail it when I finally go for my JPJ exam. Hahah)

ABS recently saved my life on the highway. Was riding at 100+kmh then a Bezza suddenly merged into my lane and forced me to emergency brake at that speed. I could feel very clearly my rear tyre was slowly sliding right while I try to keep my bike straight. Luckily for me it was all ok in the end, but it reminds me again that people will do stupid shit like that and I have to always be careful.

Comparing MT07 vs Z900, I will go for Z900.

Previously riding Z800, though is quite heavy for ladies but it's really a beast. MT07 sound system doesn't give me adrenaline rush though.

So you passed? congrats.

my 1st time OTR experience, que behind car, no lane splitting and avrge 60kmh with dom400. haha.

anyway, why no z650 in the list?

apart for purchase price, do consider maintenance and condition upon purchasing which bike. end of last year banyak area banjir, do choose your bike carefully.

Damn bro... glad you're ok. I don't speed that much but I always try to leave a 'safe gap' when I'm on the road. Have had my fair share of encounters with these people who turn without signaling or looking at their phones while driving.

Even when riding, I've noticed WAYYYYYY too many people watching videos on their car entertainment unit or handphones which always sends shivers down my back..

Thanks for sharing. Definitely like that the Z900 is lighter than the Z800 and more powerful. Just that it's a bit over what I'm prepared to pay for a bike unfortunately. But we'll see how it goes.

The z800 feels like a beast when stationary and when it needs to be push it around. And somehow, I don't feel as steady / stable even when I can flat foot the bike. Dunno it's due to the weight or weight distribution, but yea, that's just me. I'm a greenhorn though.

In terms of weight, the MT07 is perfect and the power itself is just enough for me. But you're right, NO ABS and the engine sound seems a bit of a bummer though. I like a 'bassy, thumpy' note to the exhaust note. Understated but enough to rattle my soul. Hahah

Eh not yet, boss! I'm still on my L license but I've been riding a lot and taking my required '16 hours in the driving school' sparingly. I'm down to my last 3 hours in the driving school then I'm qualified to take my JPJ exams. But then again, we'll see.. I'm not in a rush. More inclined to get some 'real world' riding experience first before taking the JPJ exams like bro @jaycee1

Hahah, same with me. I also queue behind cars but now I'm more confident to lane split edi. Just that sometimes, there'll be jokers who will horn you from the back even when you're going 50 to 60 lane-splitting.. nothing beats 'real world' experience though and I find riding on the roads actually developed my skills faster. Just gotta be safe and remember loved ones so you don't do anything stupid.

No Z650 for me coz somehow I don't feel a 'connection' when I see the bike. Don't know why. In case you're wondering about the 600cc on my list (the TNT600) it's because I'm looking at a custom cafe racer built on a TNT600. Hahah, not the stock TNT 600. The stock TNT 600 just doesn't appeal to me too

Start small.. it's about the ride. Enjoy your riding journey

yes I too have the itch to upgrade as well after getting my license and riding the 250cc. after 3 years i gotten myself the 650 but after riding it for 6 months, i'll choose to ride my 250 in town compared to the 650. now i kinda understand why some said you'll enjoy riding smaller bikes after riding heavier bikes for a long period.

Hey bro... Woahh that's a milestone riding to office for the first time.. I remember my old times with a Leoncino 250 which was a wild horse to tame.. Short gear ratio and rough handling.. Sold off last year and got myself a Vstrom 250 SX. Vast difference in terms of handling, engine smoothness, gear shift and ratio..

Yeaps, definitely. That's why I started on a 250cc. Gotta say it helped me to learn fast as I'm less worried about killing myself but just concentrating on getting where I need to go and learning the intricacies of throttle control and road craft.

As for enjoying the riding journey, I gotta say I'm enjoying every moment of it.

I used to spend anywhere between 1.5 hours to 3 hours on the road heading back from work. Now, it takes me 40 minutes of conservative riding.. it's a game-changer..

Hahah, my daily journey on the 250 tells me I might need something more powerful soon due to the high percentage of my journey on the highways. That's why I'm looking at something above 600cc for a more comfortable longer ride.. But that's only after at least 6 months, a timeline I set for myself as a bare minimum to not get ahead of myself.