Malaysian Top 5 600cc Naked Bike

    Most beginner riders are likely jump to 600cc. They don't want to waste their time and money to pick 250cc as their starter bike. So if you one of them, I give you list for you to choose your first bike. Because 250cc are too mainstream.

1. Kawasaki ER6N

   This is the most famous model for starter bike. Most of driving institute uses this bike as their test bike. Kawasaki ER6N are easy to maintain, good fuel consumption and easy to handle.

SPEC

• 649cc, 2 cylinders, DOHC, Liquid Cooler and 6th gear transmission
• 71 horsepower @ 8,500 rpm, 65 Nm @ 7,000 rpm of maximum torque. She manage to reach 210 kph of top speed.
• Dry weight is 204 kg, and has 16 L of fuel tank capacity
• Price: RM 34,509.00

2. Ducati Monster 696

      This is the well known brand. A big boy toy. Even though it is almost 700cc of bike, it is still in the list for someone who seeking a 600 cc superbike. Ducati Monster 696 not also for beginner, but experience rider also have this bike on their list, if they looking for 600cc bike.

SPEC

• 696cc, L-Twin, 6th gear transmission and air cooled.
• Manage to have 78.8 horsepower @ 8,000 rpm, and her maximum torque is 69Nm @ 7750. Her top speed is 210 kph. 
• Dry weight is 185 kg and has 15 L of fuel tank capacity.
• Price: 59,000.00

3. KTM Duke 690

The KTM 690 Duke R cultivates the sporty genes of the 690 Duke: a formidable hot rod for enthusiasts and experts alike, light as a feather, lightning quick, amazingly suitable for everyday use, but with everything that makes a 690 Duke even sportier. For 2015 690 Duke R is coming with bright orange rims, underlining the sporty and uncompromised DNA of any KTM model deserving the R in its name.

SPEC

• Engine: 690cc, Single Cylinder, DOHC, Liquid Cooler.
• Power: 72 horsepower @ 8,000 rpm, 70 Nm @ 6,500 of maximum torque. Top speed 194 kph.
• 185 kg (dry weight), 15 L fuel tank capacity.
• Price: RM 43,396.00

4.Benelli TNT 600

      Benelli TNT 600 also well-known superbike around Malaysia. This is due to her lowest price of 4-inline. Technically, if you looking for a best sound and have limited budget, this is your bike. With starting price with RM 29,900.00, you can say Benelli TNT 600 is worth for starter bike as well.

SPEC

• Engine: 600cc, 4-inline, DOHC, Liquid Cooler.
• 83.9 horpower @ 11,500 rpm, with maximum torque 54 Nm @ 10,500 rpm. Maximum top speed is 221 kph.
• Dry weigh is 231 kg, with fuel tank capacity is 15 L.
• Price: RM 29,900.00

5. Yamaha XJ6

    Yamaha XJ6, the sport touring naked/Street fighter superbike. COmes with 3 variant, Naked, Diversion, and Full Fairing, XJ6 is well known bike for 600cc lover. Even though she has no racing spec like ZX6R, and R6, but Yamaha XJ6 best for touring and long distance ride. Also, she is fit for urban ride. You can use this as daily use bike.

SPEC

• Engine: 600cc, 4 inline, DOHC, Liquid Cooler.
• 77.5 horsepower @ 10,000 rpm, 59.7 Nm @ 6,100 rpm, top speed is 232 kph.
• 205 kg with 17 L fuel tank capacity.
• Price: RM35,000.00

TRIVIA

1. KTM Duke 690 is the only single cylinder in her class.
2. Benelli TNT 600 is the cheapest 600cc that has 4 inline engine.
3. Ducati Monster is the only bike that using Air Cooler, SOHC and L-Twin engine system in her class.
4. Kawasaki ER6N is the most user use as starter bike.
5. Benelli TNT 600 is the heaviest bike, while KTM Duke is the lightest.
6. Ducati Monster is the only naked bike in this list, that has no full fairing version.

2016 Malaysian Top 5 Naked Bike

Naked, also known as Streetfighter is a bike without full fairing. It also give you more relaxing ride. Most of streetfighter or naked bike are useful for daily use, since this kind of bike are not easily getting high temp. So let's go to Top 5 Malaysian best naked bike for year 2016.


1. Kawasaki Z250

        This is the well-known bike for Malaysian riders. We see this everywhere. Even a high school student seen to ride this. Hell. You can say this is the king for 250cc of Malaysian naked bike! Unlike its Ninja 250 sport-bodied twin, the Z250’s standard riding ergonomics is much more comfortable for daily use whilst its 249cc parallel-twin mill stands as one of the most powerful units in its segment presently.  The affordable starting price of roughly around RM20,000 and upwards has led to the Z250 flooding our streets, they seem to be everywhere!

• Engine: 249cc, 4 stroke, twin parallel cylinders, liquid cooler
• Horsepower 32, Top speed claimed 170 kph. Has 6 speed transmission
• Price: RM 21,400.00

2. Kawasaki Z250SL

         The Kawasaki Ninja Z250SL is new inovation that Kawasaki brings to our country motorsport. Z250SL is cheap, and affordable. Also, not to mention, she looks sooo beautyful and what you can get from this bike is a great feeling riding and cruising your town. Going to convoy also good idea since this bike can handle long distant of travelling

• Displacement:249cc
• Engine: 4-stroke, Single Cylinder, DOHC
• Max Power: 27.62 BHP@9700 rpm
• Max Torque: 22.6 NM @8200 rpm
• Gears: 6 speed transmission
• Clutch: Wet multi-disc, Manual
• Price: RM 15,900.00

Read: Kawasaki Z250SL

3.KTM Duke 200

Even though they was already KTM Duke 250 introduced, people still looking for this bike. Even for a secondhand bike. Though not as dynamic as some of its Japanese rivals, it is the only proper European offering in the segment presently and holds some prestige there. To have that at the affordable starting price of RM13,500.00 also made it a top choice among many B2 license holders.

• Engine: Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, spark-ignition engine, liquid-cooled
• Engine Displacement 199.5 cm³
• Power: 19 kW torque, 25 horsepower
• Starter System: Electric starter
• Transmission: 6-speed, claw shifted
• Price: RM 13,500.00

Read: KTM Duke 200

4. Naza N5

           When Blade Naked 250 is no longer hot as it was, Naza introduced N5. A bike to compite wite Kawasaki z250SL. Reviews reveal that this bike easy handling, comfortable rider ergonomics and a powerful for 249cc single-cylinder engine. Very responsive! 

• Engine: 249cc, DOHC, Liquid Cooler, Constant-mesh 6-speed transmission
• Horsepower: 28.4 @8500 rpm.
• Max Torque: 26.1 Nm @ 7000 rm
• Dry Weight: 145 kg
• Price: RM 13,988.00

5. Benelli TNT25

   The final on our list is also the cheapest 250 cc bike that you can afford. Recently introduced after successful of Benelli TNT300, the TNT 25 is locally-assembled bike has a stylish Italian design and a 249cc single-cylinder engine at a very affordable starting price of RM12,990. While it lacks in both power and brand prestige, it offers impressive value for money instead.

• Engine: 249cc, Liquid Cooler, 6 Speed Transmission, Single Cylinder, DOHC
• Performance: 28.16 Horsepower @9800 rpm,  Torque 21.61 Nm @ 8000 rpm
• Top Speed: 145 kph
• Kerb Weight: 159 kg
• Price: 12,990.00

Malaysian Top 7 Streetfighter Touring Bike

    Say.. You done riding 250cc bikes, and going to upgrading your bike into intermidiate class, like below 1000 cc. Well, Lucky for you I made a list of bike that loved by most Malaysian riders when it comes to touring bike. This time we focus on streetfighter a.k.a naked bikes. Here's the top 7 Malaysian Streetfighter Bike.

1. Kawasaki Z800

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    Whenever we talk about naked superbike, Kawasaki Z800 is the most favorite of Malaysian riders. This bike clearly won the market. We saw this bike almost everyday if you live and work at city. Kawasaki Z800 can be use for both daily use and weekend ride.Short distance or long, has no different for this bike.  This is the true Malaysian bike. Let's go to quick spec of this bike.

• Engine: DOHC 806cc, 4 inline, 112.8 horsepower @ 10,200 rpm, top speed 233 kph
• Fuel Capacity: 17.5 L
• Curb Weight: 213 kg
• Price: RM 49 900.00
• Pro: Reliable, Spare Parts are ready stock, great design
• Con: Too heavy. Even heavier than Kawasaki Z1000.

2. BMW F 700 GS

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       This BMW 700cc, F GS version gains more popularity than his brother, GS 800 and GS 1200. BMW F 700 GS an adventurer touring bike which cater perfectly to many bike enthusiasts in Malaysia, who  is want a dynamic performance of a sports bike, the adaptability of an enduro and yet providing comfort of a touring bike. Its a unique mix of high performance, innovative technology and safety.

• Engine: 698 cc two-cylinder, liquid cooled engine with electronic fuel injection, six-speed gearbox.
• 75 horsepower and 77 torque.
• Featured ABS.
• Price: RM 56 900.00
• Pro: Best for both long distance or off road
• Con: Even you may easily find spare parts, it's usually expensive,

3. Aprilia Shiver 750

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Well-known for appearance on movie Abducted starred by Taylor Lauthner, Aprilia Shiver 750 is meant to be for every biker, be it a beginner or an advanced rider. Should you be riding this ‘sexy lady’ around town, it’s smooth, comfortable and easy to control. The ‘ride by wire‘ is the biggest improvement of this bike, and the system is derived from the car world, so it’s tried and tested. From everyday use to a long distance ride trip or for the racetrack, the Aprilia Shiver 750 is completely at home in any situation, guaranteeing pure riding pleasure at all times!

• Engine: Liquid-cooled, four stroke, DOHC 4 valve
• Fuel system: Digital electronic, integrated with injection
• Displacement: 749 cc
• Max power: 95hp at 9,000rpm
• Max torque: 81Nm at 7,000rpm
• Fuel tank capacity: 15-liters
• Price: RM 37,000

4. Honda NC 700X

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• If superbike can go fast, Honda NC 700X can go anywhere. You can use this for long distance ride, an off road challenge, or even daily use to go work. This is a new crossover concept, catering for urban and off-road riding. The NC 700X offers a high standard of safety, comfort and agile performance of an off-road bike, yet easy and convenience like a street-bike.

• Engine: Liquid-cooled, SOHC 4 valve, parallel twin.
• Horsepower: 57 (Torque: 45)
• Fuel system: Digital fuel injection
• Displacement: 670 cc
• Max power: 51hp at 6,250rpm
• Max torque: 62Nm at 4,750rpm
• Fuel tank capacity: 14-liters
• Price: RM 53,000

5. Kawasaki Versys 650

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Kawasaki’s third-generation Versys 650 has grown into a serious entry-level sports tourer that is worth every sen it asks for. Despite all the upgrades that has been added, it is still perfect for the less experienced, as well as the veterans. However, due to the height of the bike, it is not suitable for small-sized individuals. On the brighter side, it is among the more powerful candidates in its class.

• Engine: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel twin
• Displacement: 649cc
• Fueling: Fuel Injection
• Max power: 68hp at 8,500rpm
• Max torque: 64Nm at 7,000rpm
• Fuel capacity: 21-litres
• Price: RM38,369

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