KTN Z II 200

 At the same time after launching KTN Rhino, the KTN Z II 200 also introduced, replacing previous model, the KTN Z One 200 and KTN Z Oen 200 R (full fairing version). Unlike KTN Rhino, Z II 200 not open for booking yet. But they said this bike is a rival to KTM Duke 200.

Read Also: KTN Rhino

The older version, KTN Z One 200 and KTN Z One 200 R)

The products of KTNS Holding Berhad.

KTN Rhino

    This week, KTNS Holding Berhad announced the introduction of KTN Rhino and KTN Z II. But let's focus on KTN Rhino. At first look, it has 80% of Ducati Monster design. Yeah, we can call it Baby Ducati Monster. But here's is what bad news is. It's only 125cc. That is way to far from smallest Ducati Monster 696. But hey, this could be your bike if you looking a cheat baby Ducati Monster bike.

Read Also: KTN Z II 200

(Open for booking at mudah.my)

   Confirm that this model will be ready on April 2017, but bookings are available now. Head to mudah.my and see yourslef. Starting price is RM6,800.00. That lots cheaper than real Ducati Monster. Will get back review for you once I meet this bike.

(This is Real Ducati Monstar)

"Only Big Bikes Are Allowed To Enter KL" Issue

 

     The real issue recently is KAPCAI (Cup/Underbone motorcycle) are frbidden from entering Kuala Lumpur, said by our Federal Territories Ministry, Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor. His idea is to reduce the air pollution that caused by these kapcais.

   But, In a response, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar denied the statement that the ban will help reduce pollution, and said proper research is needed before proceeding with such a move. Even Datuk Rusli Ahmad, from Crime Prevention and Safety Community disagree with this idea.

   As we bikers, kapcaians are apart of us. Most of us used to ride kapcai before moved to big bike. Plus kapcai used by them who has financial problem to purchase car or even bigger bike. I hope there will be no such as 'brilliant' idea after this. And this is not about political, it's about our sympathy for those who become victim of this banning Kapcai idea.

How To: Claim Stolen Superbike from Insurance

    So, let's say, you park your bike somewhere in parking lot. Then you going to dinner, hanging out, movie with your love one. When you came back and head to parking lot, your bike is missing A.K.A stolen. What you gonna do?

  Well, there are 2 solutions here. Either you like your bike or you are boring with that bke and you want to claim a new bike from your insurance. If you love your bike, simply viral your stolen bike into your groups community. Whatsapp, Facebook, these all help. You will get fast responses and most of them will forward it to another group too. And then, follow steps below.

  But let's say you feel boring about your bike, and you looking for another bike, but you don't have enough money. Tried to sell your bike, but no one interested. Well, this is the moment you waiting for. When your bike are stolen, no need to viral or anything. You don't want that bike anyway. You want a new bike, right? Just make yourself panic instead of excited, and follow these steps:

1. Once you done your panic when you realized your bike is stolen, simply go to the nearest police station, and lodge a police report about your stolen superbike.
   (NOTE: If your bike is not stolen, NEVER LODGE A FALSE POLICE REPORT. You might get new bike, but sooner or later, they will found out and you are looking at 7 years of jail for false police report, and another 5 to 8 year for insurance fraud.)
2. Call your insurance (Takaful, Kurnia, etc.) Tell them that your bike is stolen and police report has been made. They later will give you form to fill for claim.
3. Get ready these documents
   i.   MYKAD copy of you.
   ii.  MYKAD copy the person last ride you bike (incase you lend it to someone)
   iii. Police Report with receipt (Yellow one)
   iv.  Keys (Both. If one missing, you need to lodge another report)
   v.   The form from insurance company to claim
   vi.  Vehicle Registration Card
   vii. Insurance Policy 
4. First thing you do after that, go to your bank that finance your bike loan. Tell them that your bike. Some case, they deduct it from insurance. Some are not. But if you loan it from shop, just tell them for their record. but still you need to pay the installment. 
5. Wait until police close the case. Usually took 6 months but if you are 'nice' with the investigator, a month or two, the case closed, and your bike declared stolen and never be found.
6. Once that done, you can start continuing your unfinished business with the insurance company, A few day later, the adjuster will see you. Usually these only apply for stolen car, but a big bike with high price, the adjuster will show up too.
7. They job is to take photo, investigate and they will give the amount of your bike that can be claim. That amount usually based on current marketing.
8. In a week or two, you will get your case. Easy? Yeah, sounds easy, but it takes patient to finish this, especially when investigator took more than 3 months to close the case. Regardless, you get your bike. Easy right?

NOTE:

1. Never hide your bike, and lodge a false/fake police report, and claim insurance. When they found out then you are looking at 7 years of jail for false police report, and another 5 to 8 year for insurance fraud.
2. Patient is the key. Never push the police to close early.
3. First party insurance are always the best.
4. To avoid stolen bike, take extra security. A brake lock or simply a pad lock will do. Invest more money for safety of your bike by purchasing GPS Tracker, or make a custom ignition switch.

Extra Lock using padlock.

 Custom Switch will slow them.

Mini GPS installed on bike switch box.

Sabah Moto Day 2.0

   First of all, Happy New Year to all of you riders! May this year brigs you great fortune (or great bike too)! Second, huge respect and congratulation to Peminat Dua Roda who just successfully organizing Sabah Moto Day 2.0. This means, that this is the second time they manage to organize this kind of big event. And this time, its located at Padang Kawat, University Malaysia Sabah (UMS).

Also read: Sabah Moto Day 2016

     We got plenty of bikers and groups that came from all over the Borneo. Yeah even sarawakians and Bruneians bikers came here all along just to support this event! Even most of them are Scooter and Kapcai bike, we got some big bikes too. It doesn't matter what bike you ride, this event makes all of us as one big family.

        Event starts at 8.00 a.m.where all bikers gather around in each category. First category is Scooter, followed by second is EX5, Modenas and other 4 stroke cup bikes. The third is for all Yamaha 125z riders, and followed by the 4th one, is Yamaha RXZ. Final category is for all big bikers!

      At 10.00 am there is a competition for most ranggi (flamboyant) bikers (male and female riders). There only 3 categories for this competition, which is 4 stroke, 2 stroke and superbike. Start 11.00 onwards, the real fun begins. There are another 3 competitions;

1. Sound Throttle (Superbike Open)
2. Fastest installation of tires
3. Slowest Bike Racing.

   Afternoon, the organizer rating those team with most members and most ranggi (flamboyant).

At two o'clock in the afternoon, we listen to a safety briefing from JPJ. Official Launching was held at 3 pm, and launched by Dato Tawfiq Hj Abu Bakar Titingan, Minister of Youth and Sports. Prize presentation was also held. Souvenirs also given to the agencies involved and to the Council.

            The last event was the lucky draw at 4 pm, and the event is completely done at 6 p.m. Whats special of this event compared last year, we got Dyno Test brought by Aruz. You can Dyno your bike here regardless what kind of bike that you have, Aruz will able to show you the real performance rating for your bike. The horsepower and the maximum torque.

         I really like all those hard work they done to make this event successful. I hope they will organize this kind of event another time. We, as bikers, no matter what kind of bike you ride, how big your engine is, always respect each other, and show supports on this kind of event. Safe ride everyone. And Happy New Year!

(Sabah Moto Day 2.0 Limited Edition Helmet waiting for Lucky Draw)

Malaysian Enforcement Finest Interceptor Superbike

Malaysian Enforcement use virians of superbike in their daily job. Some of it require powerful superbike in order to get the job done. Malaysian Enforcement includes PDRM, Traffic Division, VIP Escort, PGM and many more. Some of their bike has no logo, and painted all black, which makes you think it is an ordinary superbike. But it is not, especially undercover or VIP escort units, the are well quipped, plus their bike are powerful too. Let's see the top 5 Malaysian Enforcer Finest Interceptor Superbike.

1. Kawasaki Ninja 300R

Division            : Unit Rondaan Beruniform (URB), PDRM,
Job Description :  Community Policing, Patrol Unit
SPEC

• 300cc, Parallel Cylinders, Liquid Cooler, 6 Speed Transmission
•  39 horsepower @ 11,000 rpm, 27 Nm @ 10,000 rpm, Top Speed 199.6 kph

2. Honda CBR 250R

Division            : Unit Rondaan Beruniform JOHOR (URB), PDRM,

Job Description :  Community Policing, Patrol Unit
SPEC

• 249.66cc, Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooler, 6 Speed Transmission
•  26.15 horsepower @ 8,500 rpm, 22.9 Nm @ 7,000 rpm, Top Speed 145 kph

3. Honda VFR 800

Division            : Traffic Division, PDRM, PGK Counter Terrorist Unit

Job Description :  Traffic, Highway Patrol, VIP Escort, (Black Colour used by PGK Counter Terrorist Unit)

SPEC

• 782cc, Liquid Cooler, V4, DOHC with 6 speed transmission.
• 104 Horsepower, 75 Nm,275 kph

4, Kawasaki Versys 650 ABS

Division            : JPJ

Job Description : Patrol and Interceptor
SPEC

• Engine: 649cc, 6 speed transmission,Liquid Cooler, twin parallel cylinder DOHC
• 59.4 Horsepower, 57 Nm maximum torque, Top speed 198 kph

5. Kawasaki ER6F

Division            : Polis Bantuan

Job Description : Highway Patrol (PLUS-Projek Lebuh Raya Utara Selatan)
SPEC

• Engine: 649cc, 6 speed transmission,Liquid Cooler, twin parallel cylinder DOHC
• 59.4 Horsepower, 57 Nm maximum torque, Top speed 198 kp

6. Honda ST 1300

Division            : Traffic Division, PDRM, PGK Counter Terrorist Unit

Job Description :  Traffic, Highway Patrol, VIP Escort, (Black Colour used by PGK Counter Terrorist Unit)

SPEC

• 1261cc, Liquid Cooler, V4, DOHC with 5 speed transmission.
• 117 Horsepower, 117 Nm, Top Speed -N/A- (non Official 260kph)

7. Kawasaki GTR

Division            : PDRM

Job Description : Highway Patrol, Interceptor, VIP Escort Unit
SPEC

• Engine: 1352cc, 4 inline, 6 speed transmission,Liquid Cooler, DOHC
• 153 Horsepower,136 Nm maximum torque, Top speed 270 kph

8. Kawasaki Z1000

Division            : Chief Minister Sabah Department

Job Description : VIP Escort Unit
SPEC

• Engine: 1043cc, 4 inline, 6 speed transmission,Liquid Cooler, DOHC
• 143 Horsepower,110 Nm maximum torque, Top speed 240.3 kph

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.