Black Princess: Ray Superbike Anniversary Version

       We are few days before July. And July this year is the 43rd year Ray Superbike operating as a review blog. And for this anniversary, I'm introducing you my ownw custom bike. The 2nd Ray Superbike version of motorcycle, and I call her: BLACK PRINCESS.

           Black Princess uses Demak Skyline's frame and tail lamp. But featuring Kawasaki Z800 headlamp and Z250 fairing. Comes with Black Matte and Dark Red Scarlet stripe. Using Lifan Parts on her engine mods.
TAGLINE:  One-OFF Prototype

      Compared to previous version, I done major modification on this 2nd prototype. One of it is the performance. I can't fit Lifan's engine entirely so I had to use some compatible Lifan's parts on her. As a result, she has 6 speed transmission compared 5 speed on previous version. And Black Princess manage to get 191 kph. It is unofficial since I got the top while ride, not at Dyno Machine, but hey. 191 KPH!

Before: Preparing Brackets for fairing.

AFTER: Painted and ready to go.

       Black Princess is a custom bike that done by Kibabaig Motorcycle. The final concept is from me. So this prototype might has some errors that I might figure out sooner or later. Although she can't match established brand like Kawasaki,Yamaha or even Demak, but for now, I'm proud to ride along this beauty. Her sound has a bit different than before. More photos uploaded soon. Hehehe. But what most of it, is her outstanding performance. With top speed of 191 kph, Black Princess faster than some 600cc superbike.

   Ray Superbike is still too young in superbike world, and so am I. But, thanks to all of you who read, and support this blog. Black Beauty exists because of those  who supports Ray Superbike. All comments, and critics are welcome to improve this blog. Thanks again, all of you. 

Happy Eid to all Muslim!

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

Sunday Ride #4 Bunsit River, Keningau

      Bunsit River, located at Keningau district is one of most beautiful river in this region. The water, the view, and to riders, the ride to this place are awesome. Started at Kota Kinabalu, we ride to Keningau as early as 7.30 A.M.

(A quick pit stop before destination)

 

     This is the view once get there. The water is so clear. It is a clean river for you to swimming around. 

(Swimming TIME!)

       After spent hours of swiming, riders headed to Keningau Town, to have quick meal and TTS before going back to Kota Kinabalu.

I love the slogan says: KITA RIDER TIADA BEZA.

      Those photos are credited to Sha Rei, He the ones who ride the white Kawasaki Ninja 250R. Ride safe, 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~
   

   
   

   
   

Stairway To Benoni Village

        Sorry for the late post. I have been much busy for hospital work. But today, I got chance to post what we have traveled 2 days ago.
       Journey starts from Farvis Restaurant, this is where we wait another rider and having breakfast meantime.

(From Kota Kinabalu)

(Final checking before we leave. They checking my bike for now)

      That is for team from KK. But we also have member at Beaufort branch. Hehehe. They move from Beaufort and wait us at Papar Town. This is the member from Beaufort.

(From Beaufort)

   We ride at speed of 90kmh to 100 kmh until we reached Kinarut Town. Once we are there, we starting to slow down due to many traffic on the road. Riding around 30 minutes, finally we reach Papar Town. We meet up the Beaufort Team at Petronas Papar.

(Petronas meet up, at Papar Town)

(The rarest bike in Malaysia. There is no Yamaha R15 sold in this country, but this man manage to build his own)

(If you notice, all of us wearing protective gear, or atleast a safety jacket. That's right, safety first bro)

   

   From Petronas Papar, we move up head straight to the one our member wedding's. It at Benoni Village. 10 minutes from Petronas Papar. Once we reached his house, we having our meal here. Its delicious!

(Okey, Thaat is me. Im soo hungry that time. Hahaha)

      After the event, all the bikers goes straight to Mile 16.Leaving at 12.pm and straight to Mile 16, located at Kimanis. Those photos can be seen on my next post. Have a nice day!