CBR 250R

I heard Honda will be launching it's new 250 entry level sport bike. I hope it will be cheap enough to be owned by the average earner.

Knowing Honda for decades, it will not be that simple. They always 15-20% more expensive compared to other locally assemble Japaneses bike.

See the tentative design here!

Racing block for 135 LC (65mm)

I was just searching around on the internet when I found that there is already a 65mm racing block for the Yamaha 135 LC.

With this racing block, you engine capacity will be increased to about 195cc. Wowwww.... that is really big. I am sure there will be a lot of things that will requires fine tuning but if your are the 'power hungry' type, check it out.

More details here!

Yamaha EGO 125 LC

Well, Yamaha have done it again. A new model for all scooter lovers. The new EGO 125 LC.

The details is here!

To GT 128 Owner

I like this bike. The design is very nice with disk brakes at the front and rear. 128cc engine is just nice to commute. In general, I assumed it will be durable.

But to my surprise...............

A few days ago, I met a friend whom is using the GT 128. He bought it new. Careful rider, I mean very careful.

He said he had just made a major service. Piston and rings were replaced. I ask what was his mileage? He said a little over 30,000km. Wowww... after 30,000km the piston set already need replacement!

That is not good. Usually for a kapcai, it will be around 70-80,000km. So, I asked why. He said he forgotten to check the engine oil level. When he went for servicing after 4 month, it was almost dry. The combustion chamber was badly scratched.

So, to GT 128 owner, please check you engine oil regularly. It seems that this kapcai is having lost oil problem.

And some few month ago, I also came across a GT 128 being overhauled. Crank shaft jammed and the whole engine get affected. Back then, the bike was only a few month old.

Ehmmm.. I wonder... how's the QC over there at Modenas assembly plant.....................

Yamaha Legenda 115Z/ZR

It was no surprise when Yamaha launched their new weapon - Lagenda 115 Z / ZR.


This machine is a new bread by Yamaha. Design is very nice. Still carrying the Lagenda signature but in a more modern way. The all new 115 engine has a long stoke of  57.9mm. This can be translated to a bigger torque and a better traffic light beater.

Price is the only problem. The ZR series almost reaching 5.3k. So, to the budget concern, they will choose some other brand but to Yamaha loyal fans, I think this is a golden opportunity for a little upgrade to the existing 110cc Lagenda.

FZ vs Belang

I was really surprised!

I was cruising happily some 2 week ago, on the highway on my way to my office when a Belang R and FZ exploded passed me. I decided to follow them just to see how they were doing on the highway.

I thought the Belang was a fast bike. But I was wrong. The FZ was always in front. Never even once, the Belang R able to took over the FZ (for about 10km when the Belang R gave up the chase).

To make it worst, the Belang R was wobbling all over. Fighting with the wind and stuck behind cars and buses. Suspension did not seem to be that suitable for high speed riding while the FZ was blasting the road elegantly.

Well, I am not saying that the Belang is a bad bike, but if I have to choose, I'll choose the FZ150i.

Fast Wave 110 RS

I was cruising along the highway this morning when the new Wave 110 RS suddenly took me over. Curious, I followed the bike.

I was at 120km/h but the RS110 seems to be getting further and further. I was at 135km/h once when I tried to get close to it. At a corrected speed, I think the RS110 was speeding easily at around 110km/h. Pretty good for a cute little kapcai.

From a distance, it looked good. Stable and solid. Suspension seem to be taking the highway very well. I don't know if Honda had made improvement on the chassis but if they did, it will be a great improvement on the overall package.

But the price is on the high side. But I do wish the 125 version will roll out of the factory soon!

Not Many On The Road

It's been quite some time after launching of a few new model kapcai and scooter. But not many seen on the road, I mean these new kapcai.

GT128 - well I've seen a few but not that many.
CT110 - more of CT110 on the road conpared to others. This may due to a very reasonable price (<4K)
Wave 125 X Optimo - I've seen none on the road. May be too expensive
Shogun 125 SP / RR - once in a while. Surely Suzuki has not been very successful.
Symphony 250i - well, what would you expect from and 18k price. I've seen it only once on the highway.

The economy has not improve. People still having a hard time trying to balance their account every month. A few lucky one, still manage to posses their dream machine, but most of us will have to think many many time before deciding to get a new ride.

Honda Wave RS 110

It's in the showroom now. Honda is fighting back. Wave RS 110

I went for a spin on the bike. I am satisfied. A bit expensive but comes with a very good built quality.

A Short Test Ride - GT128

I like the exhaust sound, very distinctive. The long stroke made the sound unique.

It was a very short test ride. Around 10km around Precinct 14 and 15 of Putrajaya. After 1st gear engaged, I gave it some throttle. Surprisingly, it was rather slow in acceleration. I prefer the Wave 125 launching. More energetic.

After reaching 100km/h, it feels better. But the small original tires were not very suitable for the rather 'big' kapcai. When you are in a corner, it feels like swaying to much. I think, if we fit a bigger rear tires, it could improve.

The engine was rather noisy. But I can live with it. 

What impressed me was the design. Personally I say it is perfect. I like it very much.