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• Take part in History’s Watch & Win contest and take home cool prizes including a TIMEX watch!

  In Advertorial, Bikes, Cars, Local News, Videos / By Harvinder Sidhu / 10 June 2013 10:37 pm / 1 comment

  

  Fan of automotive shows on television? Then this contest is perfect for you as you can win cool prizes by simply watching History on Astro Channel 555 or Astro Channel 575 for you high-definition junkies out there. History has just launched 2 new programmes: Counting Cars and Ride N’ Seek and has also announced the History Watch & Win contest where you can walk away with prizes including TIMEX watches as well as official merchandise such as caps and t-shirts all worth RM3000.

  In Counting Cars which premiered on 27 May, Danny “The Count” Koker and his crew pretty much acquire and restore classic cars and motorcycles in the city of sin which are then “flipped” for profit. Examples include the highly sought after Ford Thunderbird, the sexy Chevrolet Corvette, souped-up Harleys and more.

  

  For those who dream of riding and travelling with your bikes, Ride N’ Seek would be a perfect fit for you. Jaime Dempsey, an avid biker goes on an epic road trip with her Harley, exploring both mainstream and “off the beaten track”. What makes Ride N’ Seek extra special is the fact that Jaime will be riding all over Peninsular Malaysia. Her experience will include bumping into local celebrities, visiting interesting places, and of course, trying out Malaysian food!

  Now back to the contest :) Taking part is simple. Just catch both shows and answer the questions exclusively on the Paultan.org. The History Watch & Win contest is a 6-week long competition which starts this week and ends mid July. There will be 2 questions every week, one from each show. Week 1 of the contest starts now and you can just follow the link below to take part.

  You can catch both Counting Cars and Ride N’ Seek every Monday at 9.30pm and 10.00pm respectively. Good luck!
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• New BMW R 1200 GS now in Malaysia – from RM125k

  In Bikes, BMW Motorrad, Local News / By Hafriz Shah / 5 June 2013 3:25 pm / 26 comments

  

  BMW Motorrad has led the travel enduro class for over 30 years with the ‘BMW GS’ concept, and the latest addition to the range – the new BMW R 1200 GS – is now on sale here in two variants. Prices start at RM125,000 for the base Touring (on the road without insurance), while the Dynamic model with BMW LED headlight costs RM3,800 more.

  While it may look familiar, this is an all-new model with plenty of changes underneath. The signature GS ‘beak’ is now much larger, while the headlamp assembly, windshield and side fairings are all thoroughly updated. Also, it doesn’t take a Motorrad anorak to notice that the exhaust now sits on the right side of the bike.

  This is the first motorcycle in the world to offer full-LED headlight. Standard with the Dynamic Package, two LED units are housed within the typical GS dual headlight assembly, each for low and high beam. LED daytime running light is fitted to both variants, a first for a BMW GS.

  More significant is the wholly redesigned engine and suspension system. The BMW R 1200 GS now has a compact air/water cooling system and the 1.2 litre engine makes 125 hp at 7,700 rpm and 125 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm, up from its predecessor’s 110 hp and 120 Nm. New ride-by-wire E-gas system improves controllability and response, and electronic cruise control is now standard.

  

  Other mechanical changes include a completely new gearbox that is now integrated in the engine housing to improve weight balance and save space and weight. A new multiple wet clutch system with an anti hopping mechanism also replaces the old single-disc dry clutch unit.

  Semi-active Dynamic ESA suspension makes an appearance in the R 1200 GS for the first time. It provides better sense of security and comfort on uneven and off road terrains by automatically adjusting the damping to suit riding conditions and manoeuvres, while also responding to the standard ABS feature should the need arise.

  There are now five different riding modes offered – Rain, Road, Dynamic, Enduro and Enduro Pro – each with its own E-gas, ABS and Automatic Stability Control (ASC) settings. Both front and rear tyres are now wider than before for improved traction, cornering and riding dynamics.

  Four colours (Alpine White, Racing Red, Blue Fire and Thunder Grey Metallic) are available for the new BMW R 1200 GS at all authorised BMW Motorrad dealerships nationwide.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Lexus F Sport bicycle marks end of LFA production

  In Bikes, International News, Lexus / By Jonathan James Tan / 5 June 2013 12:01 pm / 9 comments

  

  To mark the end of production of its limited 500-unit run LFA, Lexus has come up with an F Sport bicycle that employs the same Carbon Fibre-Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) used in the supercar body, reports Lexus Enthusiast, which also posted these images.

  The bicycle has a Dura-Ace Di2 electrically-controlled gearchange mechanism for easy shifting through the 22 speeds. Each unit has been assembled by Takumi (Taiwanese bicycle maker) technicians and painted to LFA standards.

  According to Lexus Enthusiast, each Lexus regional office has been given the option of ordering these cycles, but with only two units in the US and one in Canada, they remain very rare.

  The Motomachi facility gave birth to the last Lexus LFA on December 14, 2012, after having hand-built the car for two years. The Lexus LFA had a 4.8 litre V10 that produced 560 PS and 480 Nm of torque, allowing a 0-100 km/h time of under four seconds and a top whack of 325 km/h.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Shell Advance contest has three bikes up for grabs

  In Bikes, Honda, Kawasaki, Local News, Vespa / By Jonathan James Tan / 5 June 2013 10:55 am / 0 comment

  

  This year’s Shell Advance contest, called ‘Win the Ride of Your Choice,’ offers three lucky grand prize winners the choice of a Honda CBR250RR, Kawasaki KLX250 or Vespa GTS250IE to ride home, with each bike finished in Shell Advance livery.

  Ten second prize winners of the contest, which runs from June 1 to August 15, will pocket RM1,000 cash each. To take part, one is required to buy one 1-litre pack of Shell Advance 4T motorcycle engine oil and SMS his/her answer to a question along with the unique code printed on the pack label.

  “We believe many bikers out there view their machines as a life companion and aspire to own the ultimate bike that reflects their personality. A brand new bike of their dreams will certainly make every ride more enjoyable,” said cluster marketing manager Alex Lim.

  Developed for bikers, the Shell Advance 4T range comprises Advance Ultra 10W-40 fully synthetic, Advance AX7 10W-40 synthetic, Advance AX5 15W-40 premium multi-grade and Advance AX3 20W-40 multi-grade oils.

  More information on Shell Advance products and the ‘Win the Ride of Your Choice’ contest can be found at www.shell.com.my.

   

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• New Honda Wave 110 kapcai launched by Boon Siew

  In Bikes, Honda Motorcycles, Local News / By Danny Tan / 28 May 2013 2:54 pm / 46 comments

  

  Boon Siew Honda launched the new Honda Wave 110 this morning in Petaling Jaya. A successor to the Wave 100, this basic kapcai is an all-new model and it was revealed at the launch that Malaysia is the first market to launch the bike. With the tagline Satu Untuk Semua (One for All), the Wave 110 is billed as a versatile people’s bike.

  The new Wave 110 is powered by a four-stroke 110 cc engine with 7.67 PS at 7,500 rpm and 8.32 Nm of torque at 3,500 rpm. Boon Siew Honda says that it’s the first 110 cc engine in Malaysia to comply with Euro 2 emission standards. The improved engine has a lighter piston (by 10%) with a surface coating that reduces friction, and a roller rocker arm that works to achieve the same.

  

  The company also highlights the new bike’s fuel efficiency – it’s capable of 52.5 km/l in the ECE 40 test mode, compared to 49.4 km/l for the Wave 100. The bike should be better riding thanks to a more rigid and lighter frame, bigger tyres and a centre of gravity that’s pushed forward. In Honda’s own 0-200m test, the Wave 110 covered ground in 14.1 seconds, four tenths faster than the Wave 100.

  New or improved features include redesigned head (multi reflector halogen) and tail lamps, front disc brake (DX variant only), a new exhaust pipe with thermal protector and ergonomically designed switches on the handle bar.

  

  Not listed in the brochure, but shared at the launch, are subtle changes like the bigger fender (better wind and water protection), a more comfortable seat (better dispersion of pressure) and easier main stand operation. The latter is thanks to optimisation of the centre of gravity, grip position and the main stand itself.

  Two variants of the Wave 110 are available – the basic S and the fancier DX. The DX adds on an electric starter, clear signal lenses, sportier graphics, front disc brake, five-spoke cast wheels, chrome muffler cover and black painted parts (engine case, fork, steps). Three body colours are available, with one unique hue for each variant – orange for DX and blue for S.

  Priced at RM3,898 for the S and RM4,498 for the DX, the new Wave 110 comes with an improved warranty period of two years or 20,000 km.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• BMW Motorrad showroom in Ipoh opens its doors

  In Bikes, BMW, Local News / By Danny Tan / 25 April 2013 2:28 pm / 3 comments

  

  BMW Group Malaysia and Tian Siang Premium Auto recently opened the first BMW Motorrad dealership in Ipoh, which is also the fifth BMW Motorrad outlet in the country. The facility is located at along Jalan Kuala Kangsar in Perak’s capital city.

  The launch was attended by members of BMW Motorrad Club Malaysia, MB Riders, Motorsport Legend Club and Etiraf Bikers Club, Ipoh who had the opportunity to test ride the newly launched BMW HP4, BMW F700 GS, BMW F800 GS and BMW Maxi Scooters.

  

  The latest BMW Motorrad showroom is part of Tian Siang Premium Auto Ipoh’s existing 4S BMW dealership, occupying a total built up space of 203 square metres. The display area can showcase up to nine bikes at one time, plus BMW Motorrad merchandise. There’s also a dedicated customer lounge with WiFi.

  “The key to BMW Motorrad’s success here is to ensure that our customers receive nothing less than the best in terms of premium experiences whether they are in KL, Munich or right here in Ipoh,” said Fazli Shukor, head of BMW Motorrad in Malaysia.

  In the first quarter of 2013, BMW Group Malaysia delivered 95 bikes, a 64% growth.

   

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• BMW M6 Gran Coupe to be 2013 MotoGP Safety Car

  In Bikes, BMW, Cars, International News, Motorsports / By Hafriz Shah / 10 April 2013 5:14 pm / 5 comments

  

  2013 marks BMW’s 15th consecutive year as the Official Car of MotoGP, the Bavarian company having supplied support vehicles and safety cars for the premier motorcycle racing series since 1999. New for 2013 is the addition of the latest BMW M6 Gran Coupe, which made its public debut at the season opener in Losail, Qatar last weekend.

  The specially modified and M-liveried four-door super coupe joins BMW’s MotoGP roster as the pace car out on the racetrack. With 560 hp from its 4.4 litre twin-turbo V8 and a 0-100 km/h time of 4.2 seconds, the M6 Gran Coupe should be plenty fast enough.

  Four other BMW M and M Performance models are also on duty: A BMW M6 Coupe and M5 as Safety Cars, while the Safety Officer will take to the track in an M3 Coupe with two M550d xDrive Tourings used as medical cars. BMW Motorrad will also provide two new BMW HP4s as Safety Bikes.

  The BMW M6 Gran Coupe is not available in Malaysia just yet, but the two-door M6 Coupe is. And if you insist on having four-doors, there’s always the 640i Gran Coupe or the M5 saloon.

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Ducati Malaysia launches pre-owned bike programme

  In Bikes, Ducati, Local News / By Anthony Lim / 12 March 2013 11:20 am / 15 comments

  

  Next Bike – the official distributor for Ducati in Malaysia – has introduced a pre-owned programme that offers Ducati bikes at irresistible prices and opens the likes of the Monster 795 and Diavel Chrome to a wider audience by making the entry price a cheaper proposition.

  Ducati enthusiasts are encouraged to check out the pre-owned bikes and track bikes made good as new at the Ducati Malaysia Pre-owned showroom housed within the Ducati Centre in Petaling Jaya.

  

  The Ducati Malaysia Pre-owned showroom displays a wide range of models ranging from the Monster 795 to the top-of-the-line 1199 Panigale. The pre-owned units consist of used bikes, company demo bikes and unregistered bikes used for the Ducati Riding Experience (DRE) during Asia Ducati Week 2012.

  These are available at very affordable prices, the company says, citing examples such as the Monster 795 from RM52,888 and the Diavel Chrome at RM115,888. All the pre-owned units have been checked and certified by Ducati after-sales personnel, with the option of a one-year extended warranty. The purchase of a pre-owned unit brings about eligibility to become a full-fledged member of Ducati Club Malaysia.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Triumph Bonneville and Speed Triple SE announced

  In Bikes, Triumph / By Anthony Lim / 4 March 2013 11:55 am / 6 comments

  

  Triumph Motorcycles has introduced two special edition models of its Bonneville and Speed Triple bikes. In the case of the Bonneville SE, a red frame and matt black/cranberry red colour scheme lead the way.

  Other enhancements to the 865 cc machine include new front indicators and headlight mounts, black mirrors and a black pillion grab rail and ‘bash’ plate at the rear. The Bonneville SE also sports a unique seat design comprising new stitching and vinyl covering.

  

  As for the Speed Triple SE, the 1050 cc three-cylinder beast comes dressed in a blue frame and swingarm, and can be specified with either matt graphite with twin matt blue decals or crystal white with twin gloss blue decals. Also on are blue wheel pinstripes and new black mirrors, silencer heat shields, handlebars and yokes.

  The special edition also gets the lightweight treatment, with carbon fibre front mudguard side pods, tank cover panel and inner radiator panels. A colour-matched fly screen, belly pan and seat cowl all come as standard, and a new styled clutch, alternator and sprocket cover complete the distinctive makeover.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Vespa LX150 Apple limited edition launched: RM11,388

  In Bikes, Local News, Vespa / By Jonathan James Tan / 5 February 2013 3:50 pm / 28 comments

  

  Naza Premira officially launched the Vespa LX150 Apple Edition at its Vespa 3S Centre in PJ today, with an OTR price of RM11,388.

  However, for this Chinese New Year, limited units will go for a promotional price of RM8,888, with angpows given out for purchase of the standard Vespa LX150. This offer ends February 28.

  Limited to an eternally prosperous 168 units, the iconic scooter plays on the bitten-apple concept from the memorable 1969 Vespa advertising campaign that featured the slogan “Chi Vespa mangia le mele” (If you ride a Vespa, you take a bite out of the apple).

  

  It was to be another seven years before a certain similarly-themed computer and electronics company was founded. To Vespa, however, the apple symbolises “health, youth, summer fun and a ‘forbidden fruit’ of paradise – one that is attractive, nourishing and wanted by many.”

  As such, the Hanoi, Vietnam-built scooter features bitten apple graphics and a two-tone saddle. Underneath, it’s basically a Vespa LX150, with the same air-cooled 150 cc four-stroke SOHC single-cylinder engine that feeds 11.66 hp at 7,750 rpm and 11.5 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm through an automatic gearbox. With a dry weight of 110 kg, top speed is a not-too-shabby 95 km/h.

  Brakes are a front disc (200 mm diameter), rear drum (110 mm diameter) affair, while the steel chassis frame sits on a single arm with helical spring at the front and a coil spring at the back.

  

  

  

  “Vespa is one of the most sought after lifestyle scooters in Malaysia with more than 1,000 units sold in 2012,” said Naza Group joint EC Datuk Wira SM Faisal SM Nasimuddin. “The company plans to increase sales to 2,000 units in 2013.”

  Vespa is set to expand its operations in Malaysia with new 3S centres planned for Penang (first quarter), Johor, Kelantan, Terengganu and Sarawak at an estimated investment of RM5 million, and another new model set for launch in September.

  “My challenge to my team is simple – we want to put a Vespa in every Malaysian home by 2020,” Datuk Wira SM Faisal told reporters at the event. “We’re looking to grow Vespa in the region as well.”

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• BL1M programme offers more affordable B2 licence

  In Bikes, Local News / By Hafriz Shah / 4 February 2013 3:01 pm / 81 comments

  

  Malaysians who wish to apply for a B2 motorcycle licence can now do so at a reduced cost with the help of the BL1M (Bantuan Lesen 1 Malaysia) programme. Instead of paying an average of RM380 before, first time applicants are able to obtain a full B2 category (for bikes under 250 cc) licence for RM199.

  The lowered fee includes the complete package of driving lessons, theory and practical tests at Road Transport Department (RTD)-approved driving institutes, as well as the licence application fee and photograph. Amusingly, the programme also allows applicants who happen to fail the computerised theory exam to retake the test a further two times at no extra charge.

  BL1M is open to all Malaysians aged between 17 and 40 years old who do not hold any driving licence of any class as of January 1, 2013, so current drivers who wish to take up riding need not apply. The new government initiative is targeted at 500,000 eligible Malaysian citizens.

  Local online portal MyEG Services has been appointed as the sole manager for the BL1M programme. To receive the discount, applicants are required to fill up an online registration form here, and submit the completed form along with Money Order made to MY E.G. Services Berhad (cash payment is not accepted), to the UMNO Office or the Component Parties in your own parliamental area.

  Take note, however, that the registration for BL1M is only open for two weeks starting from February 1, so be sure to make good of this initiative before the end of next week!

  So there you go boys and girls, no more excuses for riding around without a licence, okay?

   

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• Honda MSX125 – new Monkey is made in Thailand

  In Bikes, Honda Motorcycles, International News / By Danny Tan / 11 January 2013 1:28 pm / 25 comments

  
  There’s a new cheeky fella in town, and this latest Monkey is made in Thailand. The Honda MSX125 (Mini Street X-treme 125) carries on the tradition of the original, small-wheeled leisure bike, defined by Honda in 1963 with the iconic Monkey.

  Honda says that the MSX125 is small enough to be “supremely manageable” (shot in Bangkok, the video below perfectly showcases the new Monkey’s agility) yet has a “fully-fledged feel” thanks to a selection of standard sized motorcycle parts.

  “It is part mini-bike, part motorcycle, with engaging performance matched to confident handling and styling that combines a sense of fun with a tough, urban edge,” the press release adds.

  [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQl2CwJGv_o&w=629&h=354]

  The MSX125 is powered by the well-proven and efficient 125 cc fuel-injected engine from the Honda Wave 125i kapcai, which has been refined for better economy and smoother power/torque delivery. The 9.7 hp four-stroke engine is paired to a four-speed gearbox and clutch.

  Complementing the power train is a compact chassis that features a sturdy steel frame, inverted 31 mm front forks, monoshock rear suspension, hydraulic disc brakes (two-piston caliper holding a 220 mm disc in front, single-piston caliper and 190 mm disc at the back) and lightweight 12-inch wheels sporting wide, low profile tyres.

  Four colours are available – Asteroid Black Metallic, Pearl Himalayas White, Pearl Queen Bee Yellow and Pearl Valentine Red. Since it’s made in Thailand, the new Monkey could swing its way here in the future.

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Indonesian city plans to ban women straddling motorbikes, with only side-saddle seating allowed

  In Bikes, International News / By Danny Tan / 7 January 2013 5:47 pm / 19 comments

  

  Women in Indonesia’s Lhokseumawe city could soon be banned from “riding” motorcycles as we know it. Lhokseumawe, a city in the province of Aceh, has ordered female pembonceng not to straddle motorbikes behind male riders, the BBC reports. Instead, sitting “side-saddle” on a bike is encouraged.

  “When you see a woman straddle, she looks like a man. But if she sits side-saddle, she looks like a woman,” said Suaidi Yahya, mayor of Lhokseumawe, who added that the new rule aims to save people’s “morals and behaviours.”

  Leaflets have been sent out to government offices and residents to inform them about the regulation. Under it, the mayor says that women passengers are only allowed to sit “side-saddle” because straddling the bike seat violates Islamic values. The local government will be evaluating the regulation in a month, after which it could turn into a by-law, Yahya added.

  Not everyone agrees with the new ruling, and one of them is Jakarta-based Muslim activist Ulil Abshar Abdalla. “How to ride a motorbike is not regulated in Sharia. There is no mention of it in the Koran or Hadiths,” he said on his Twitter account, referring to the second most sacred text in Islam after the Quran.

  “In a democratic country, what is claimed to be Sharia must be assessed by the public’s common sense if the government aims to turn the regulation into law,” Abdalla added. Aceh is the only province that follows Sharia in the world’s largest Muslim country.

   

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• BMW Motorrad’s new F800 GT succeeds F800 ST

  In Bikes, BMW Motorrad, International News / By Paul Tan / 15 November 2012 10:24 pm / 6 comments

  

  The new BMW F800 GT succeeds the F800 ST, now with it’s 798cc two cylinder engine making 90 horsepower at 8,000rpm, which is a 5 horses boost over the ST. It also has a maintenance-free secondary drive via toothed belt. It’s got the latest generation of Motorrad ABS as standard, and has the option for Automatic Stability Control ASC and Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA.

  Here’s the rest of the technical changes:

  • Increased output of the F 800 GT as compared to predecessor model. ?66 kW (90 bhp) at 8,000 rpm. (F 800 ST: 62.5 kW (85 bhp) at 8,000 rpm).
  • Newly designed trim in more dynamic look with further improved wind and weather protection. New paint finishes.
  • The latest generation of BMW Motorrad ABS, now as standard.
  • Automatic Stability Control ASC (ex works option / special accessory).
  • Electronic Suspension Adjustment ESA (ex works option / special accessory)
  • Convenient adjustment of rear spring mount using handwheel.
  • Suspension optimised in terms of ride stability and comfort.
  • New, lighter wheels in dynamic design.
  • Adapted ergonomics for increased touring comfort with higher handlebars and repositioned footrests.
  • Enhanced seating comfort for rider and passenger.
  • New handlebar switch panels and front brake fluid expansion tank.
  • New vibration-free and double-butted aluminium handlebars.
  • Cockpit with new dial faces for speedometer and engine speed display as   well as an extended range of information.
  • Load capacity increased by 11 kg to 207 kg.
  • New exhaust system with optimised heel protection.
  • Turn indicators in smoke grey.
  • Newly developed luggage system (special accessory).
  • New connection of BMW Motorrad Navigator IV to handlebar clamp (special accessory).
  • Power reduction to 35 kW (48 bhp) (ex works option / special accessory).

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• Honda Spacy and PCX bikes launched by Boon Siew

  In Bikes, Honda Motorcycles, Local News / By Danny Tan / 1 November 2012 7:19 pm / 46 comments

  

  Boon Siew Honda recently launched two new motorcycles, the Spacy and PCX. Both are global automatic transmission models already sold in Europe, America and Asia. The Spacy is a basic 110 cc model while the PCX is a bigger and better equipped bike.

  The Spacy is powered by a fan-cooled, four-stroke, 110 cc single-cylinder OHC engine powered by Honda’s V-Matic Technology. Boon Siew highlights the bike’s fuel economy, which stands at 41.5 km per litre based on the ECE40 mode test.

  The spacy is spacious. An 18-litre XL-sized U-Box can swallow a full-face helmet and the fuel tank is relatively big at 5.2 litres. The floor panel has been made larger, the seat wider, and the front inner box can fit a 500 ml water bottle and other small items.

  

  Other notable features include a brake lock lever function, tubeless tyres and a “Side Stand Switch” feature which auto shuts the engine when the side stand is down.

  Available in Magellanic Black, Euphoria Red Metallic and Pearl Metalloid White, the Spacy is priced at RM4,999 OTR with a one-year comprehensive single rider insurance and a warranty period of two years or 20,000 km. Another colour, Luminous Orange, will be available in March 2013.

  Meanwhile, the PCX is described as a “luxurious and feature-laden” bike, and it looks the part. For the first time, Honda’s Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system is made available in an automatic transmission bike. The 153 cc single-cylinder, four stroke, liquid-cooled SOHC engine does 50.2 km per litre, bettering its smaller brother.

  

  Helping fuel efficiency is a new Idling Stop System, which automatically stops the engine when it is idle after three seconds. The system has an ACG starter, which permits smooth starting, eliminating typical noise from the starter gear engagement or meshing. The engine restarts automatically when the throttle grip is twisted.

  Combined Brake System (CBS) operates between the front disc, three-piston caliper and rear drum, equalising the braking forces for smoother and more effective braking. Side Stand Switch is also available here.

  Other features include 14-inch aluminium wheels with tubeless tyres, dual “grand headlight” with position lamp, console box for personal items, a 25-litre U-Box and a pop-up opening fuel tank.

  

  The PCX is comes in two variants. The RM10,888 Deluxe comes in Pearl Metalloid White while the RM10,688 Standard variant can be had in Pearl Magellanic Black or Radiate Grey Metallic.

  A large hi-res gallery of the two bikes is after the jump, including detail shots of all the features.
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