Modenas RS200 and NS200

   After enjoying long time resting from producing Modenas Jaguh,  Modenas came back with 2 brand new models, the full fairing RS 200, and naked version NS 200 on 18th May 2017 . Both this bikes are based on Pulsar Bajaj 200. An Indian top bike for beginners! Top at Indonesia too!

The Full Fairing Version: Modenas RS200

And the Naked /Streetfighter: Modenas NS200

 *The technical specs are same as Pulsar Bajaj 200:

Displacement	199.5 cc
Emission Standard	BS4
Maximum Power	23.17 Bhp @ 9500 rpm
Maximum Torque	18.3 Nm @ 8000 rpm
Engine Description	199.5cc, Triple Spark, 4 - stroke, SOHC - 4V - Liquid Cooled, single cylinder, BSIV
Cooling	Liquid Cooling
Fuel System	Carb (Bajaj has not launched the Fi model in India)
Bore	72 mm
Stroke	49 mm
No. of Cylinders	1
Power-to-weight Ratio	152.43 BHP per tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio	120.39 NM per tonne
Specific Output	116.14 BHP per litre
Cylinder Configuration	SOHC layout

    I like this bike personally. It is good to see Malaysia can make this bike, even thou a copycat from Pulsar Bajaj. But we proud of it. Weird part of this bike is she using 3 spark, where usually other bike uses 4 parks per cylinder. But one thing I found weird about this bike is the tail lamp. I mean, what kind of tail lamp looks like that? Some people might think its cute, but... not for me of course.

TRIVIA

1. Price RM11,000.00 for RS200, and 10,000.00 for NS 200.
2. Petronas FP-1 and Proton KR-3 are great prototype, but Modenas RS200 is the first Malaysia's full fairing version.

Petronas FP-1: Malaysia First Superbike

         This time we talk about mystery story, is not a mystery but the mystery of a haunted ghost in the local motoring world. This is a story about Malaysia's first superbike named Petronas FP-1. If you follow the development of the local motorcycle world, will remember the superbike in the global arena.

      The story begins 13 years ago, around the year 2003 in which Petronas engaging with a special project together with the Sauber Petronas Engineering to participate in MotoGP. But eventually they decided to join the WSBK Superbike World Championship games. This era was a golden age in which Proton is also working with Kenny Roberts at Proton Team KR team.

          Among the conditions set by the organizers of WSBK is, Petronas must produce at least 150 units of FP-1 for markets. As a result, the first Malaysia Superbike was born. The Petronas FP-1.

          Petronas Team to WSBK is known by the name of Foggy Petronas Racing takes its name from the British WSBK champion 4 times, Carl Fogarty. This cooperation is essential to commercialize technology that F1 is on this motorcycle. Among the riders ever rode this bike is Troy Corser, Chris Walker, James Haydon, Garry McCoy, Craig Jones and Steve Martin. However, this team only managed to finish on the podium as much as 3 times.

            When Petronas decided to join the WSBK, Sauber did not agree and had to withdraw because of a lack of interest in WSBK. Petronas then collaborate with Suter Racing Technology, which has a long history in the championship Grand Prix to develop the FP-1 engine. Engineering firms from the UK, MSX International has been selected to produce a street version of the model

          Now, why this motorcycle is less prominent in WSBK? One reason is that during this motorcycle engine developed maximum capacity set for the motorcycle 900cc 3 cylinders. FP-1 is produced with a 899cc engine. However when it debuted in 2003, a new law allowing the FIA ​​capacity of up to 1000cc. So FP-1 short 100cc compared to other machinery. It does not seem fair! 

(Sexy ass~)

                Its production is also much delayed due to various problems. But the announcement was made in 2005 on the inclusion of these motorcycles on the market. 75 units manufactured in the UK to market there and they are installed in 75 Modenas factory in Gurun, Kedah for the local market. Do not mess with the ability Modenas. .

          Then problems arose again when the FP-1 does not have a distributor network for sales. In Malaysia there is only one single distributor, Naza Bikers Dream. As of now, the news FP-1 seemed to sink in the mass media.

The question is WHERE are these bikes now?

           In 2010, the MCN (Motorcycle News UK) has found 60 units of FP-1 in a warehouse in Essex. It said in 2012, motorcycles UK is owned by Ark RnD but then a total of 129 units have been sold to a Malaysian company named Momoto.

(The street legal FP-1 from Momoto)

          Later, Momoto given a re-branding and known as MM1. The vehicle was launched in style, not too long ago and it is quite encouraging news between us. Nevertheless, the project was delayed again when landing taxes and customs duties all outstanding motorcycle. All units have been seized by the authorities. Momoto has filed suit against Petronas, a total RM83 million and to date there has been no resolution.

           Meanwhile, experts thought the motorcycle was kept longer, the higher its value will rise. It is estimated that if the price is now successfully marketed is around 20,000 to 25,000 pounds sterling. In the RM was not expensive (SARCASTIC), about RM150,000 for a motorcycle output in 2005. Which is more expesive compared to Ducati R, ZX10R and R1.

Petronas FP-1 is now just another memory~ RIP

TOP 5: Newbie Mistakes

1. No License

          License is not just for you ride superbike legally on the road. But, also giving you the very basic knowledge of riding a superbike. If you think riding superbike is easy, you are wrong. They also teach you law of the road. So before you know your bike, know yourself first. Don't be a fool riding superbike without legal license. License also enable your insurance to protect you. No license, the insurance has right to refuse any claim, giving you more headache if accident happens.



2. Every Bike Can Be Ride As Superbike

             So, owning a big bike, first thing you will ask yourself; " How fast she can go?". Well, if you, the newbie, and your first bike is like Fz150, Yamaha R25 or even Kawasaki ER6F, don't even think about pushing your bike to the limit. Let's take ER6F as example. In early 2011, most of ER6F complaints about broken valve. This did not occur on ER6N. Why? Because the thought ER6F is a superbike. So the press it to the limit. Malaysian ER6F top speed is 220 km/h before cut off. This is so WRONG. ER6F it is a touring bike. It ain't mean to ride fast. Same goes if you own Fz150, R25, Blade 250. These only has superbike design, but not superbike engine. They are not design for continuing top speed.


3. Overconfident while Lack of Skill

    The term 'Ride With Confidence' is totally useless if you are lack of skill. Riding superbike needs certain level of confident but overconfident may lead you into disaster. So to be safe, just remember: Don't ride faster than you can stop.


4. Don't Have Emergency Tools

    Alright. What's the most important thing that you should have with you? POWER BANK! Now day cellphone seems the most important thing to us. It also allow us to reach whoever we need whenever we need them. So, if your bike is break down, or involved a crash, cellphone is what you need to call for help. But it is useless when you battery is dead and you have no charger. 

    Beside that, please bring a mini kid of first aid. It might not for you but if you see someone who involved in accident, you can help them. Maybe you can temporary stop bleeding while waiting for ambulance came up. Also, please bring some tools like allen key and some spanners (size 8-12). There might have some problem that you can fix by our own.

5. Using Racing Spec Superbike For Daily Use.

ZX10R and Z100SX

   So, you might a rich kid that love to show off. Purchase a 600cc or 1000cc of racing spec superbike as your first bike. That's fine. But did a racing bike is what you need? remember, Racing Spec bikes are not suitable to ride slow and heavy traffic jammed. If you using your bike for weekend long ride, that's fine. But, urban ride is not really suit on you. You bike might getting jammed engine or high temp overheat

   There is alternative bike for you to ride and show off without damaging you bike. Like instead of Kawasaki ZX10R (a racing spec bike), you can buy a Kawasaki Z1000SX. Instead of Yamaha R6, why don't buy Yamaha XJ6, which is suitable for both long and city rides!