REVIEW Naza Blade GTR 250 TBR

       Alright. Meet my friend's superbike. The Naza Blade 250 GTR. This Blade comes with TBR version is belong to a biker Raflan Ludah. TBR stands for Twin Brother Racing, so this TBR bike comes different decals and accessories. Way more better looks than the normal Blade.

      This Blade originally known as Hyosung 250 GTR, but introduced by Naza in Malaysia. Naza is a well known dealer. Besides Hyosung, Naza also introduced Ferrari, Porsche and others super car. Naza also focusing not just selling, but sales after service. So no worries about spare parts. Now you can have it in any authorized dealer. 

(So, let's begins the REVIEW!)

Going out!

And.. DONE!

      So, after a 10 minutes plus riding, here my review:

PRO:

1. Big Chassis
          Well, if you are 175 cm and above, this is your bike. This chassis is really close to 600 cc size. The fuel tank is 18L capacity, make its the biggest bike for 250cc sportbike. 
2. Good Accelaration
           V-Twin really not dissapoint whoever seeking for speed. Even though this bike is heavy, but the weight doesn't slow the accelaration!
3. Good Riding Position
         Handle of the bike is at the good position, so riding doesn't make you tired, no matter long ride or city ride. It's just confortable to ride around.
4. Stable At High Speed
         When I reach 100 kmh, the bike still stable. No vibration, no sight of lossing control. But I just manage to ride up to 135 kmh, since highway at Kota Kinabalu is not so long. But this Blade can goes more than 135 kmh.
5. Best Price
       What I can say more? Look at mudah.my.. They offer Naza Blade for RM16,000.00, and Rm21.000.00 for Blade 650. The TBR version a bit expensive but still this V-Twin 250 cc is the best price among it's class. 

CON

1. Too Heavy for 250cc
         Ok, for your information, this is the heaviest 250 cc sportbike. 18L of fuel tank does make your bike look nice, but remember, bigger bike can make you tired if you are smaller person.
2. Expensive Parts
        All those spare Parts are original. Easier to get. But the price is somehow expensive than most Kawasaki and Yamaha Parts. For example, the original Oil Filter is costing you RM 70. But, some parts, you can use others brand, as long as it fits on this Blade 250 GTR.

Thanks For Reading. Have A Safe Ride Everyone!

Superbike4U (Upgrade Edition)

    

    I believe you read my previous post about Bike4U. I you have not just click it since it is an article about you getting your first bike. But this article is about upgrading your current bike, to a super bike. Whenever I say super bike, it means a powerful bike with 250 cc to 600 cc of engine displacement. If you planning to upgrade your current bike, here's some recommendations for you.

   Before you upgrade your bike into super bike, better know why you upgrade it. Either for speed? Or is that about the looks? Or price? Touring? Or you goes just for sound. What ever your final decision is, my article here are just a guide for you.

1. SOUND
   Benelli TNT 600 and Kawasaki Ninja ZX2R
   
   
   
   
   
   (Price: RM 31,000.00)
   
   
   
         Some people are just want a good sound of super bike. So Benelli TNT 600 is the cheapest four inline super bike. only cost your RM 35,000.00 in Malaysia. This naked bike is originally from Italy but the company brought by China Firm. Benelli TNT 600 has a lot of user in Malaysia. It has good speed, reliability, and of course the best price. The cons is the spare parts is not ready stock so you might wanna wait two or three days for the parts to arrive here.
   
   
   
   (Price: RM 8,00.00 to RM 15,000.00)
   
   
   
   
        The Kawasaki ZX2R also four cylinders bike. But the difference is this bike has smaller CC of engine displacement. If you cannot afford to purchase Benelli TNT 600, this bike is cheaper. But bare in mind, there are no longer new stock for Kawasaki ZX2R. All you have to do is buy it second hand. This bike is born around 1990's so they might be a bit problem on th bike when you brought it. Have expert with you if you looking for this bike.
   
   
2. TOURING
   Kawasaki ER6F/N, CBR 500R, Harley Davidson Street 500
   
        Enjoying touring in long distance? If you love to enjoy the view while riding. or travelling with style, then you can go to Kawasaki ER6F and Honda CBR 500R for full fairing super bike, the Kawasaki ER6N for naked bike or if you have extra money you can purchase a Harley Davidson Street 500.
   
        If you upgrade your bike for touring and travelling, and you like to ride fast while travelling, go for ER6F and CBR 500R. These bikes has good riding position. Very comfortable for long distant ride. CBR 500R is cheaper than ER6F
      
        But if you thinking about relaxing ride. enjoying the view, you can have yourself a ER6N. This naked bike gives you more pleasure of relaxing ride. But if you want to travel slow with style, go for Street 500 of Harley Davidson. The big sound attract a lot of attentions toward your bike. Plus the bike appealing gains a lot of coolness while you riding it, either long ride or riding in town.
   
   
   
   (ER6F and CBR 500R are good bike for touring in fast speed)
   
   
   (ER6N gives you relaxing ride thile touring)
   
   
   
   (Harley Davidson Street Bike gives you style and coolness in riding)
   
   
3. SPEED
   Kawasaki ZX6R, Yamaha YZF-R6,
   
          Not to mention, most riders upgrading their bike fo speed. Yup. A super bike with 600 cc is fast enough to pleasure you. So if you looking a super bike, the best bike I can recommend to you are Yamaha YZF R6 Kawasaki ZX6R
   
         Yamaha R6 is a superbike with racing spec. I means you can push this bike without worrying about it too much. Just make sure you have the skills to handle this 600 cc beast on the street.
   
         Or you can go for Kawasaki ZX6R. This also a racing spec super bike. There are two versions for this bike. The Kawasaki ZX-6R and Kawasaki ZX6R 636. Both them claimed can have top speed 250 kmh and above. Remember, this speed could kill you.
   
         Know your limit. There are also another bike like Suzuki GSR, and Honda CBR 600RR. But since Kawasaki ZX6R and Yamaha R6 is rival in motor sport world, so these are the suitable bike for you to upgrade if you looking for speed.
   
   
   
   (Kawasaki ZX6-R, RM 76,000.00 OTR)
   
   
   
   (Kawasaki ZX6R, RM 71,000.00 OTR)
   
   
   
   (Yamaha YZF R6, RM 75,000.00 OTR)
   
4. CITY RIDE DAILY USE
   KTM RC390/DUKE 390 and Z250
   
         City Ride means daily use. you are using your super bike to your office, everyday. Super bike are not recommended for daily use since bigger engine cannot ride slowly. Heavy traffic jammed can cause you super bike heat or worst, jammed engine.
   
        But no worry, some bikes are designed for city use. KTM one of it. If you love full fairing, go for RC390. Not just can be ridden slowly but it also has racing spec. So you can either ride it everyday in traffic jammed, or ride fast in highway. Or you can have fun with naked bike, the KTM Duke 390. THe single cylinder with large size cause louder sound around the city. But its okey. It looks cool anyway. And more important it is safe for city ride.
   
        If KTM is to expensive to you, go for Kawasaki Z250. Not just cheaper but also nice looking bike. This naked bike is two cylinders bike. Its produce smooth engine sound, and good for city ride. You can see most Malaysian riders are using this for daily use bike. If you are beginner, this bike can be put in your list.
   
   
   
   (Both these KTM cost you around RM30k ++)
   
   
   
   (Kawasaki Z25, with opening price just Rm 19,000.00 , and the girl is not included. HAHA!)
5. PRICE
   Naza Blade 650R
   
        Yes, this is the cheapest super bike can be found. With price only RM 26,000.00 OTW, you can own a Naza Blade 650R. This bike is using V-Twin engine system. Has good sound for two cylinders actually. Previous models has a lot of complains but the newer ones has improved quality. So if you want a super bike with small amount of money, you can go for the Naza Blade 650R
   

   
   

   
   

   

   
   

    even cheap bike can look cool. If you want,you can convert your Blade into Ducati, like the image below is actually a Naza Blade 250R)
   
   

   
   
6. OFF ROAD
   Kawasaki Versys,
   
         Although you can see many Versys used for street bike, but its originally a for a outdoor touring.With price almost RM40,000.00 this bike is worth for both long distance ride, fast ride and out door. The newer version has ABS and new design of head lamp.
   
        But if you want to go extreme out door, choose the Kawasaki KLX. its designed for it. KLX 650 are not available in Malaysian Market, but you can have KLX 250. This motard are sure powerful in off road condition.
   
   

    (Street or Off Road, both won't give problem to Kawasaki Versys)

    

   
   

   
   

   

   
   (The latest version of Kawasaki Versys, with ABS)
   
   
   

    FOr extreme off road, have yourself a Kawasaki KLX)

   
   

   
   

   

   
   
   
       So you have bike on your list? Having a super bike is so much fun. But it takes so much knowledge to taking care of these kind of bike. If you planning to use this bike for long term, get a new bike. Less problem. But if you just want to use super bike just as a learner bike, get a reckon or second hand super bike.
   
      But if you are planning to change it later to bigger bike, 700 cc above?  Wait for my next post about Hyperbike4U. Thanks for reading my blog. Have a nice day~
   

   
   

   
   

Malaysian Top 5 Beginner Superbike

     In Malaysia, there are always a new beginner rider, every single day. Even from mat-rempit can turned to a super bike rider. For beginners, you are recommended to start a super bike with 250cc, as a learner bike. A big bikes like Kawasaki Z1400rr, Ducati 1149, or Yamaha R1, takes special skills to handle, and a lot of experience to keep your 100++ horsepower beast on street. Otherwise, accident can happends. Some of it, lead to fatal result.
     But not to scare the hell out of you. here some good info for those who wish to start a new life, as a big big biker.

1. Naza Blade 250r
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
          Naza Blade is a 250cc motorcycle, 4-stroke engine with 70 degree of V-Twin. Liquid cooled and has only 5 speed of transmission.
          Naza Blade is a Korean super bike, called Hyosung GTR, and assembled at Malaysia. These model encounters a lot of complaints due to a lot of problems in earlier models. But now day models seems have a lot of improvement.
        To me, Blade are useful for daily use. As its easier to maintain, fuel save, and can be ridden in urban traffic. But if you have extra budgets, I suggest you to look over another models of super bikes.
       By the way, if you are Ducati die hard fans, but cannot afford to own one, then you should buy this Blade. In Malaysia, a lot of riders converted their Naza Blade to 1199 Ducati. Nice touch!
   
   

   

   (One of Naza Blade converted to Ducati)
   

   
   

   
   

   
   
2. KTM Duke 200
   
   
   
          KTM Duke is a 200cc of sport bike. It is a single cylinder with Double Overhead Cam. Liquid Cooler and has 6 speed of transmission
         If you are looking a multi-purpose bike, for urban and offroad, KTM 200 is your answer. This euro-design super bike has a lot of dans in Malaysia. If you are beginner, this bike is what you should ride. But if you are planning to upgrade, KTM also provides models like Duke 390 and 690. You can upgrade the engine,without change the face of you bike.
   
   

   

   
   
3. Honda CBR 250rr
   
   
   
   
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         Honda CBR250R is a 4 stroke Double Overhead Cam engine. Single cylinder, EFI, and the close rival to Kawasaki Ninja 250r. She has 6 speed of transmission.
        This could be yours if you wanted a reliable motorcycle for long time. A 250r of superbike is suitable for urban daily use. So if you own this cheap but good quality super bike, youu can use it for daily use or weekend use. Most review and feedback from Honda CBR user, they said this super bike are comfortable for long distance ride. So, add this on your list if you don't have any super bike yet!
   
   
            
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. Kawasaki Z250
   
   
              Naked version of Ninja 250r, Four stroke, twin parallel cylinders Double Overhead Cam, liquid cooled, and has 6 speed of transmission.
             As you see, this street fighter is real dynamic and aggressive as combination of Kawasaki z750, z800, and z1000's concept, for design that more to urban. This Z250 has exact spec like Kawasaki Z250, except this is naked versions. 
   
   
   
   
   
5. Kawasaki Ninja 250rr
   
   
   
   

               Kawasaki Ninja 250r, Four stroke, twin parallel cylinders Double Overhead Cam, liquid cooled, EFI, and has 6 speed of transmission.
               This is the expensive 250cc in Malaysia. Also the number 1 250cc in Malaysia. Ninja 250r, the people's choice.This is very suitable for beginner. Has good on both speed and style. Yeah, could be expensive but reliable. The older generation are still using Carburator, but latest models are all using EFI. Malaysian Police (PDRM) in Traffic Division, using Kawasaki Ninja 250r as their Pursuit Unit. So, how bout it? Made up your mind?      

   
   (The older model)

And of course, besides these five models, there are more 250cc of super bike for you to choose, like:

• SYM T2
  
  
• Megelli 250rr
  
  
• Kawasaki Ninja 250sl/ Kawasaki Ninja z250sl

        So, as we can see here, there are always a super bike as your super bike. Its depends on your skill, passions, and budget to choose all these bikes. Refer to www.mudah.my for your reference. I hope you enjoy on whatever you first super bike is. Have a nice day~

     

Photo Bike (Feat. Diandra)

    Hello everyone! This event might be a little late for me to post, but I just get those photo from my old friend, Ms. Diandra. She is freelancer model but as you can see on the poster, she is one of the model of this Photo Bike event.

    This event occur on 4th of October 2014, at ILP Side Road, Sibuga, Sandakan, Sabah. In this event, all rider and photographer are welcome. THe only charge you RM20 either you are rider or photographer. This open event is organized by MM Bikers Sandakan & The Photochronic. These are some images from that event:

(She with Megelly 250rr, same superbike that I ride until today)

(Dian with CBR 500r)

(She with Hyosung GTR, or we call it Naza Blade)

(Another Naza Blade)

(Pose with Hyosung)

       Thanks to Diandra for those exclusive images that she gave me. We all support you for your modelling career. Haha. This last image, her another photoshoot with Megelly.

(Thanks again, Dian!)