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• 2024 Yamaha Y15ZR colour update for Malaysia, pricing remains the same at RM8,998

  In Bikes, Local Bike News, Yamaha / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 2 May 2024 12:35 pm / 1 comment

  

  2024 Yamaha Y15ZR Grey

  Just a colour update for the 2024 Yamaha Y15ZR in Malaysia, with pricing remaining the same at RM8,998. Pricing excludes road tax, insurance and registration while a two-year, 20,000 km warranty against manufacturing defects and Yamaha disc lock worth RM100 comes with every purchase.

  The new colour options for the Y15ZR are Grey, Blue and Cyan. Stocks of the Y15ZR with updated colours are available in authorised Hong Leong Yamaha dealer showrooms immediately.

  Otherwise, no changes in the engine room for the Y15ZR. Motive power comes from liquid-cooled, SOHC, single-cylinder, 149.7 cc mill putting out a claimed 15.4 PS at 8,500 rpm and 13.8 Nm of torque at 7,000 rpm.

  

  

  2024 Yamaha Y15ZR, Blue (left) and Cyan

  A five-speed gear box with multi-plate wet clutch and chain final drive gets power to the rear wheel. Conventional telescopic forks hold up the front end while a preload-adjustable monoshock is installed at the rear.

  Braking is done with single hydraulic discs front and rear and the Y15ZR rolls on 17-inch wheels shod in 90/80 rubber in front and 120/70 on the rear wheel. With a seat height of 780 mm, the Y15ZR tips the scales at 117 kg, with fuel carried in a 4.2-litre tank.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Lambretta scooters return to Malaysia 2-wheel market

  In Bikes, Lambretta, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 2 May 2024 8:44 am / 2 comments

  

  Returning to the Malaysia scooter market is that other legendary Italian scooter brand, Lambretta. After being absent from Malaysian roads since the sixties, Lambretta Malaysia returns with an ambitious plans of five official stores located in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Penang and Kuching after rumours of a distribution deal in 2018 proved unfounded.

  As long-time rival to Vespa, Lambretta has long been known for sporty scooters with an emphasis on performance before the brand folded in 1971. This was borne out in the sixties with the Lambretta SX, while the Bertone designed GP and DL 200 series two-stroke scooters were much favoured by scooter racers of that era.

  

  Lambretta G350

  Founded in 1947 in Milan, Italy by Ferdinando Innocenti (son Luigi was in charge of the production of the Innocenti Mini and Austin 1100 cars made under licence from British Motor Corporation, or BMC), the Lambretta name is derived from Lambrate, a suburb of Milan taking named after the river Lambro while Lambretta is a mythical water-sprite.

  From the catalogue, the current line-up consists of three models, the Lambretta G350, X250 and V200 although from information received only the G350 and X250 will initially be offered for sale in Malaysia. The G350 comes with the largest engine in the range, a 330 cc, single-cylinder, four-stroke mill fed by EFI, producing 27 hp and 27 Nm of torque.

  

  Lambretta X250

  Meanwhile the X250 gets a 275 cc power plant claimed to be putting out 25 hp and 27 Nm of torque. As is typical of scooters in this class, power gets to the ground via a CVT transmission and belt final drive.

  Both the G350 and X300 come with LED lighting, front and rear disc brakes with ABS, USB charging as well as an LCD instrument panel, the G350 getting a TFT-LCD unit. For the V200, a 168 cc single-cylinder engine provides motive power while all Lambretta scooters are made with a steel semi-monocoque chassis.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2024 Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X launched in Malaysia, RM26,900 and RM29,900

  In Bikes, Local Bike News, Triumph / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 29 April 2024 1:03 pm / 4 comments

  

  Now in Malaysia are the 2024 Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X, priced at RM26,900 and RM29,900, respectively. This follows the earlier announcement of Malaysia market pricing for the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X November last year.

  The pair of what Triumph calls “T-Series” bikes are identically powered with a single-cylinder DOHC ‘TR’ mill with four-valves producing 39.5 hp at 8,000 rpm with 37.5 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm. Euro 5 compliant, the TR engine is made to look air-cooled while carrying a slim radiator.

  Power goes to the rear wheels via a six-speed gearbox and chain final drive. Differentiating the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X is wheel sizing, the Speed getting 17-inch wheels front and rear while the Scrambler comes with 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheel.

  

  Additionally, the Scrambler 400 X gets switchable ABS with rear wheel ABS disabled for off-road work while the Speed 400 has full-time two-channel ABS. Braking is done with a 300 mm diameter disc in front for the Speed with the Scrambler getting a 320 mm disc, clamped by a four-piston radial-mount brake calliper for both.

  For suspension, 43 mm diameter upside-down Big Piston forks are fitted, with the Speed getting 140 mm of travel and the Scrambler coming with 150 mm travel. At the rear, a monoshock with remote reservoir is fitted, adjustable for preload and giving 130 mm of suspension travel for the Speed 400 and 150 mm travel for the Scrambler 400 X.

  The Speed 400 weighs in at 170 kg wet, with seat height set at 790 mm while the Scrambler 400 X tips the scales at 179 kg wet with a 835 mm seat height. 13-litres of fuel is carried in the tank.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Malaysia’s Hakim Danish scores second in Jerez

  In Bikes, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 29 April 2024 10:20 am / 2 comments

  

  Up and coming Malaysian rider Hakim Danish grabbed a close second place in the Red Bull Rockies Cup race in Jerez, Spain. In a photo finish, Alvaro Carpe of Spain drafted Hakim’s slipstream, pulling out and pipping the Terengganu boy to the finish line at the end of Race 2 by just 0.006 seconds.

  Hakim’s second place win made up for his eighth place finish in Race 1, first race of the 2024 season. 16-year old Hakim, who showed strongly in Free Practice and Qualifying on Saturday, said, “I was able to improve from yesterday, not make the mistakes. Early in the race, I didn’t feel too good because I felt it was a bit slippery.”

  

  Sanguine about his race and being beaten by Carpe, Hakim said, “I managed to stay in the front group, overtake on the last lap and get in a position to win the race. I pushed to the line but I saw Alvaro’s bike beside me and I knew he crossed the line first.”

  This was despite Hakim, who races motorcycle number 13, making a near perfect overtake on the final lap into the start-finish straight, with the win in sight. The Red Bull Rookie Cup is now in its 18th season, with 14 races on the calendar in 2024.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2024 Royal Enfield Bullet 350 in Malaysia, RM23,500

  In Bikes, Local Bike News, Royal Enfield / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 26 April 2024 2:51 pm / 4 comments

  

  Officially launched in Malaysia is the 2024 Royal Enfield Bullet 350, with the Bullet Standard priced at RM23,500 and the Bullet Gold tagged at RM23,900. The new Bullet 350 was launched at Royal Enfield’s new showroom in Petaling Jaya, located at Pacific Tower.

  The Bullet 350 has remained an icon of Royal Enfield’s catalogue, the original design dating back to 1948. Retaining its air-cooled, single-cylinder engine displacing 349.34 cc, the Bullet 350 gets 19.94 hp at 6,100 rpm with 27 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm.

  According to the catalogue, the Bullet 350 is capable of a maximum speed of 114 km/h in fourth gear, with drive going to the rear wheel through a five-speed gear box and chain. With a wet weight of 195 kg, the Bullet 350 has a seat height of 805 mm while the fuel tank holds 13-litres.

  

  

  

  Coming standard on the Bullet 350 is two-channel ABS, acting on single hydraulic discs front and rear. The 19-inch spoked front wheel gets a 300 mm diameter disc with twin-piston floating calliper while a 270 disc and single-piston calliper stops the 18-inch spoked rear wheel.

  Suspension is done by non-adjustable telescopic forks in front and twin preload-adjustable shock absorbers in the rear with six levels of adjustability. A combination digital and analogue instrument cluster displays all the necessary information while a USB charging port is found beneath the handlebar.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2024 Yamaha NVX new colours for Malaysia, RM9,998

  In Bikes, Local Bike News, Yamaha / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 24 April 2024 10:19 am / 8 comments

  

  2024 Yamaha NVX 155 ABS Premium Navy

  New colours for the 2024 Yamaha NVX 155 in Malaysia, with pricing set at RM9,998 for the Standard version and RM11,698 for the NVX 155 ABS. Previously the 2023 Yamaha NVX 155 was priced at RM9,598 for the Standard version and RM11,498 for the ABS variant.

  Pricing excludes road tax, insurance and registration and every NVX 155 comes with a two-year or 20,000 km warranty against manufacturing defects as well as a free disc lock worth RM100 with every purchase.

  New colour options for the standard version are Blue and Bronze and stocks are available at all authorised Hong Leong Yamaha dealers beginning April 24. Meanwhile, the ABS-equipped NVX 155 is available in Cyan Sky and Premium Navy.

  

  

  2024 Yamaha NVX 155 Standard, Blue (left), and Bronze

  No changes otherwise for the NVX 155 in 2024, with power coming from a single-cylinder, 155 cc, liquid-cooled SOHC mill equipped with Variable Valve Actuation (VVA). Fed by EFI, the NVX produces 15.4 PS at 8,000 rpm and 13.9 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm.

  With Bluetooth connectivity to the rider’s smartphone. an LCD instrument panel displays all the necessary information the rider needs. Used in conjunction with the Yamaha Y-Connect app, The rider can obtain information such as last parked location, service interval reminder, fuel consumption, call notification and battery voltage, amongst others.

  The NVX 155 ABS is differentiated from the Standard version with the installation of twin rear shock absorbers with attached reservoir. Also included is is keyless start with Smart Key and engine start-stop.

  

  2024 Yamaha NVX 155 ABS Cyan Sky

  Seat height is set at 790 mm with 149 mm of ground clearance while the Standard version weighs in at 122 kg and the ABS equipped NVX tips the scales at 125 kg. With 5.5-litres of fuel in the tank Yamaha estimates the NVX 155 gets about 200 km range.

  Braking is done with a 230 mm disc and two-piston hydraulic calliper on the 14-inch front wheel, with single-channel ABS on the NVX ABS variant while a mechanical drum brake stops the 14-inch rear wheel. LED lighting is used for the head and tail light on the NVX and a USB charging port is located inside the front cowl.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Malaysians on podium at 2024 ARRC China round

  In Bikes, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 22 April 2024 11:08 am / 0 comment

  

  Despite a typhoon warning calling off Race 2, two Malaysians stood on the podium at the 2024 Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) round in Zhuhai International Circuit, China. At the conclusion of the weekend, Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of TKKR BMW Racing Team, now second in the Asia Superbike 1000 (ASB1000) standings while ex-MotoGP racer Hafizh Syahrin of JDT Racing Team is third.

  Hafizh, having joined the recently formed JDT Racing Team – JDT standing for Johor Darul Ta’zim – won Race 1 the day before handily, giving him 45 points in total. Rival Azlan Shah was third in Race 1, netting him 52 points after Round 1 in Thailand and Round 2 in China.

  At the top of the ASB1000 riders’ table is Andi Farid Izdihar of Honda Asia-Dream Racing with 65 points. In the SuperSports 600 category, Apiwath Wongthananon of Yamaha Tekhne Racing ASEAN leads the standings despite falling in Race 1 in China.

  

  Apiwath is followed by Adenanta Putra of Astra Honda Racing Team in second overall, with Helmi Azman of Idemitsu Boon Siew Honda Racing Team in third. For the Asia Production 250 cc category, Herjun Atna Firdaus of Astra Honda Racing tops the table, with Faerozi Toreqottullah of Yamaha Racing Indonesia and Syarifuddin Azman of Idemitsu Boon Siew Honda Racing in second and third respectively.

  In the Underbone 150 class, defending champion, Nazirul Izzat of UMA Racing Yamaha Maju Motor Asia is leading the championship. The young Malaysian is followed by Murobbil Vittoni and Fahmi Basam of Yamaha LFN HP969 Indonesia in second and third on the riders’ standings.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2024 Suzuki Avenis and Burgmann Street EX 125 scooters in Malaysia, priced at RM6,980 and RM7,500

  In Bikes, Local Bike News, Suzuki Motorcycles / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 19 April 2024 12:52 pm / 11 comments

  

  2024 Suzuki Burgmann Street EX 125

  Entering the Malaysian scooter market is the 2024 Suzuki Avenis, priced at RM6,980, and the 2024 Suzuki Burgmann Street EX, retailing at RM7,500. There is also the Suzuki Avenis GP Edition in Grand Prix colours, tagged at RM7,200.

  Stocks of the Suzuki Avenis and Burgmann are available immediately at all authorised Suzuki Malaysia dealers. All pricing does not include road tax, insurance and registration.

  For colour options, the Avenis gets three – Metallic Matte Fibroin Grey with Metallic Lush Green, Metallic Matte Black with Glass Sparkle Black – along with the racing replica Metallic Sonic Silver with Triton Blue ‘GP Edition’. The Burgmann gets two colour choices – Pearl Moon Stone Gray and Metallic Mat Black.

  

  

  

  

  The Suzuki Avenis and Burgmann were first seen at the KL Bike Show last year, both getting the same power plant, an air-cooled, single-cylinder mill displacing 125 cc. Power is claimed to be 8.58 hp at 6,750 rpm with a maximum torque of 10 Nm coming in. at 5,500 rpm.

  The Burgmann gets the Suzuki Eco Performance Alpha (SEP-α) engine with Engine Auto Stop-Start (EASS) which shuts down at stops. This is complemented by the Suzuki Silent Starter System for quiet engine starts.

  

  2024 Suzuki Avenis 125 GP Edition

  Targetted to the young urban commuter, the Avenis comes with an LCD instrument panel that features an ‘ECO’ indicator for fuel efficient performance. 5.2-litres of fuel is contained in the tank, while the filler cap is located externally behind the seats to make refuelling easy.

  Meanwhile, the Burgmann is positioned as Suzuki’s premium small scooter, with extended floorboards and long wheelbase for rider ergonomics and ride stability. Riding conveniences include a 21.5-litre storage compartment, twin helmet hooks and two utility hooking points while the front cowl compartment includes a USB charging port.

  2024 Suzuki Avenis 125

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  
  2024 Suzuki Burgmann Street EX 125

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Michelin Malaysia introduces Power 6, Power GP 2, Anakee Road motorcycle tyres – from RM1,020 per set

  In Bikes, Local News / By Gerard Lye / 18 April 2024 5:57 pm / 0 comment

  

  Michelin Malaysia today introduced its latest range of motorcycle tyres, namely the Power 6, Power GP2 and Anakee Road to cater to the different requirements of riders here. “We’re thrilled to demonstrate Michelin’s steadfast dedication to adapting to ever-changing consumer needs through the innovative expansion of our motorcycle products,” said Prichapakorn Dangrojana, managing director of Michelin Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei.

  “With innovation at the core of Michelin’s strategic approach, we are dedicated to advancing our motorcycle tyre offerings to maintain our position as the benchmark in the industry for riders and OEMs alike and are delighted to be able to cater to Malaysian motorcyclists whose passion encompasses both the open road and the racetrack,” he added.

  

  

  

  

  Starting with the Michelin Power 6, this performance motorcycle tyre is designed to provide optimised grip in wet and dry conditions, sporty handling as well as lasting performance. The Power 6 is available in a range of sizes and is compatible with motorcycles with engines over 300 cc.

  Meanwhile, the Michelin Power GP2 is a racetrack tyre that has been homologated for road use and draws upon Michelin’s years of expertise in MotoGP that has seen it rack up over 400 wins. Developed for use on super sports bikes, including those with engines exceeding 600 cc, the Power GP2 delivers enhanced grip on both wet and dry surfaces, making it a good fit for riders who want optimal handling on both road and track.

  

  Lastly, the Anakee Road is a combination of the Anakee and Road tyre range that covers all usage for trail motorcycles. Developing to be long-lasting and to deliver a connected feel on wet roads, the Anakee Road offers a 90/10 ratio for on-road/off-road use. Pricing for these motorcycle tyres are listed above.

  In addition to tyres for motorcycles, Michelin Malaysia has been offering a range of tyres for bicycles, including the Wild Enduro, Jet XC, Power Adventure and Power Cup, since 2023.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 140 years of Piaggio with Vespa special edition scooter

  In Bikes, International Bike News, Vespa / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 16 April 2024 11:31 am / 2 comments

  

  To celebrate 140 years of Italian scooter maker Piaggio, a special edition Vespa 140th of Piaggio will go on sale. Coming in a limited edition of only 140 units, the Vespa 140th of Piaggio can only be purchased at the Vespa Village, during the Vespa World Days 2024, 18 to 24 April, in Pontedera, Italy, or online at Vespa.com.

  Designed by the Piaggio Style Centre, the Vespa 140th of Piaggio comes in blue and light blue on a white chassis, signifying Piaggio’s corporate colours. The colour scheme is combined with classic graphics and the new Vespa monogram, as well as the 140-years logo.

  Adding to the Vespa 140th of Piaggio is the single seat, with double tone-on-tone stitching. The rear saddle cover comes as standard equipment, and the model specific wheels are finished in blue with light blue inserts, along with a numbered celebratory plate located on the rear shield.

  

  Based on the Vespa 300 Gtv, the Vespa 140th of Piaggio is powered by a single-cylinder, four-valve, liquid cooled 300 cc Vespa HPE mill, producing 23.8 HP. The LED headlight is located low on the front mudguard, a nod to Vespa’s racing history with the instrument panel is a round LCD gauge.

  Keyless start is standard, as is traction control and ABS while the Vespa MIA Bluetooth connectivity system is available as an accessory. A range of official accessories, including a top quality large rear leather bag with the Vespa logo embossed, front and rear luggage carriers, a large windscreen and crash bars is available.

   

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• Aprilia RSV4 Factory and Tuono V4 Factory SE-09 SBK launched at COTA, celebrates Aprilia racing history

  In Aprilia, Bikes, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 15 April 2024 10:27 am / 1 comment

  

  Launched at the 2024 MotoGP round at Austin. Texas, the Aprilia RSV4 Factory and Tuono V4 Factory SE-09 SBK commemorate “Emperor” Max Biaggi’s first win in the in the World Superbike Championship (WSBK). With a modern racing history of seven world titles, 44 wins and 102 podium places, Aprilia’s dominance in motorcycle racing is expected to see a return.

  This comes after Maverick Vinales weekend win at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in the US round of MotoGP. The pair of numbered special edition motorcycles come in Aprilia’s racing livery, with the overall black contrasted with red and white trim.

  The RSV4 Factory and Tuono V4 Factory come standard with carbon-fibre front brake air intakes and a carbon front mudguard. Both are powered by Aprilia’s 65-degree V-four, displacing 1,099 cc and producing a claimed 217 hp at 13,000 rpm with 125 Nm of torque at 10,500 rpm.

  

  Ohlins supplies the suspension, with its Smart EC 2.0 semi-active suspension and electronic steering damper providing two modes – semi-active and manual – and three suspension maps. Of the three suspension maps, A1 mode is dedicated to slick tyres and racetrack use, while A3 is for road riding and A2 being an in-between mode.

  As can be expected, Brembo does the braking with its best road-going brake, the Stylema. With twin four-piston callipers in front and a single-piston calliper at the back, the SBK edition machines come with Bosch 9.1 MP cornering ABS along with wheelie and launch control.

  In Malaysia, the 2022 Aprilia RSV-4 1100 Factory had a retail price of RM169,900. Meanwhile, the Tuono V4 Factory was tagged at RM121,000 in 2020 and not sold in Malaysia 2021 and 2022.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Next generation Indian Scout line-up for 2024/5

  In Bikes, Indian Motorcycle, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 5 April 2024 6:22 pm / 1 comment

  

  A five model lineup for the Indian Motorcycles Scout, released as a 2025 model in 2024. The range now comprises of the Scout Bobber, Sport Scout, Scout Classic, Super Scout, and 101 Scout, while three trim levels are offered with differing specification.

  These come with Indian’s all-new SpeedPlus V-twin, displacing 1,250 cc and delivering 105 hp and 108 Nm of torque at 6,300 rpm. The new liquid-cooled mill is mated to a six-speed gearbox mill with belt final drive to the rear wheel.

  The three trim levels are Standard, Limited and Limited + Tech. For the Standard, only ABS braking is standard with an analogue instrument gauge, keyed ignition and LED headlight, across the Scout range.

  

  Moving to the Limited specification, cruise control is added along with three ride modes – Sport, Standard and Tour – and traction control plus a USB charging port for the rider’s smartphone. At the top of the catalogue, the Limited + Tech trim takes the previous packages and adds keyless start and a touchscreen LCD round gauge.

  Limited + Tech also gives the rider Indian’s Ride Command with on-screen navigation and integration with the rider’s smartphone. Additional features with Ride Command include vehicle locator, vehicle health, tow/bump alert if the Scout is disturbed, and intuitive search, along with six display and two gauge screen options.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Review: 2024 CFMoto 450MT, approx. RM30,000 – the lightweight, sub-middleweight dual-purpose you need

  In Bike Reviews, Bikes, CFMoto / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 3 April 2024 3:42 pm / 3 comments

  

  After lots of clamour from the off-road riding afficiandos, there is now a lightweight, middleweight dual-purpose motorcycle in the market, the 2024 CFMoto 450MT. Pricing is not confirmed for Malaysia as yet, but we can tell you the 450MT is expected in the local market in late-May or early-June, below the RM30,000 price point.

  This places the 450MT in competition with the likes of the KTM Adventure 390 and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 in the local market. There is also the Honda CB500X, the Benelli TRK502 and the BMW Motorrad G310GS, to a lesser extent.

  What is important is the 450MT is CFMoto’s foray into a segment riders have been asking for for a while now. To wit, a lightweight, dual-purpose motorcycle that doesn’t beat the rider to death with bad suspension and is capable of doing anything asked of it.

  

  Of course, creating a niche market segment is an endeavour fraught with worry, and this was seen during the international media launch of the 450MT in the beautiful island of El Nido, Palawan. Full disclosure, CFMoto Malaysia flew out a sextet of Malaysian moto journalists for a weekend to sample the capability of the 450MT under guidance of a group of Filipino riding coaches and the hospitality of both CFMoto China and the Philippines.

  CFMoto considers the 450MT an important motorcycle for them and intends to move forward internationally and into the Europe market, in particular. This was done with a single day’s riding to demonstrate the 450MT prowess in the dirt, along with some paced riding on the narrow roads of El Nido.

  Read the paultan.org review of the 2024 CFMoto 450MT after the jump.

   

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• KTM bans bicycles from ETS and Intercity trains

  In Bikes, Local Bike News, Local News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 2 April 2024 2:54 pm / 19 comments

  

  A KTM Electric Train Service coach (file photo)

  Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTMB) has banned bicycles from all Electric Train Service (ETS) and Intercity trains. This was stated in a posting on KTMB’s social media page.

  No reason was given for the bicycle ban. The posting further states the facilities and capacity of ETS and Intercity trains are for passengers and luggage only.

  Earlier, a blog posting from user amoithekampunggirl detailed her cycling group’s eviction from a KTM Intercity train on March 29 in Gemas. In the blog post, she wrote the group was aware of the restriction on bicycles carried aboard Intercity trains and packed the bicycles into luggage measuring 65 x 25 x 65 cm.

  

  The social media post from KTMB

  However, this was not allowed by KTM staff who inspected the sleeping coach during the journey. At Gemas station, the station supervisor accompanied by KTMB Auxiliary policemen boarded the train, telling the group to remove their bicycles or have them forcibly removed.

  The group elected to disembark the train past midnight in Gemas and continue their journey by road, riding to Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan. On the KTMB website, a schedule is posted with bicycles only allowed on KTM Commuter trains plying between the Pelabuhan Klang/Tanjung Malim /Batu Caves/Tampin/Pulau Sebang and Padang Rengas / Butterworth routes.

   

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• Kawasaki Malaysia moves into Johor Bahru with launching of fourth All-Star showroom

  In Bikes, Kawasaki, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 2 April 2024 10:54 am / 0 comment

  

  Moving forward with its expansion plans, Kawasaki Malaysia has opened its fourth Kawasaki All-Star showroom in Johor Bahru. As the official Kawasaki Johor Bahru, the new showroom is located in Taman Mount Austin and is managed by QBee Superbike.

  The centre located across two floors has a total area of 12,000 square feet. There is a total of 16 staff at the All-Star showroom serving Kawasaki customers of which six are sales and three are mechanics.

  “In celebration of our first anniversary as an official Kawasaki All-Star dealer, the opening of Kawasaki Johor Bahru signifies our commitment to building the brand in Malaysia. The showroom serves not only as a platform to showcase the latest Kawasaki technology and products, but also as a community hub for motorcycle enthusiasts to share their experiences and stories,” said Kawasaki Johor Bahru director QBee Ng.

  With four Kawasaki All-Star showrooms across the nation, Edaran Modenas, as importers and distributor for Kawasaki in Malaysia, has plans to open eight more centres by the end of 2024.

   

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