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2021 Triumph Trident 660

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Just a month after I bought my SV650, Fiza's friend offered her husband's motorcycle at a very attractive price. Apparently, her husband had given up riding and was willing to let go of the bike. After discussing it with me, I immediately told her to grab it because the mileage was fairly low. They settled the deal in just 15 minutes and over the following weekend, we went to JB to pick up the bike. To our surprise, the previous owner not only handed over the bike but also everything else, including riding jackets, boots, helmets, gloves, and more. Even the bike came with extras like a windscreen, new levers, engine guard, belly pan, tail bag, and bike cover. He said he didn't have time or passion for riding anymore, which was evident from the fact that the bike had only 174 km mileage after more than a year. The bike had not even had the first service yet! Before I bought my SV650, I had considered the Triumph Trident 660, but the price was way more expensive. Fiza, on the...

2022 Suzuki SV650

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After three years of dormancy, I'm finally back on the bike and eager to share my experiences with you all. In this post, I want to talk about the Suzuki SV650, a middleweight-class motorcycle that I recently acquired. Earlier this year, I was in search of a new bike for my daily commute to the office. My small scooter, which had served me well during the pandemic, had become unreliable after I rode it nearly 100km per day. One day, while riding full throttle on the highway, the drive belt snapped in the middle of the PLUS highway. I had to push my bike to the Kajang toll gate before a good samaritan, a Grab rider, helped me push it to a workshop in Bandar Baru Bangi. It was clear that I needed a more reliable and robust bike for my daily commute. Initially, I considered a few entry-level bikes, such as the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 and the KTM Duke 390. However, I soon found myself drawn to the middleweight class, which included the Honda CB650R, Yamaha MT07, Kawasaki Z650, Suzuki ...

R1200GS Rallye 2018

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I have been dreaming about owning a BMW GS for a long time. It all started back in 2002 when I envisioned taking a bike tour with my wife sitting behind me, hugging me from behind. At that time, the model was the R1150GS. In 2003, I bought an MZ125SM with a beak that closely resembled the GS. Many people mistook it for a BMW, but it was actually a smaller 125cc MZ supermotard. In 2004, I watched the TV series "Long Way Round" and was immediately enamored with the GS after seeing Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman embark on a 31,000km adventure from London to New York, going through Europe, Asia, Alaska, and America. I have had a passion for motorcycles since childhood, but the GS is the ultimate one for me. Unfortunately, big cc motorcycles are very expensive in Malaysia due to import taxes. In 2014, when I was ready to buy a big cc bike, the 1200GS had a hefty price tag that I couldn't justify. The cost was equivalent to half the price of my apartment, so I opted for a ch...

KTM Duke 690R - Ronda-ronda layan korner

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KTM Duke 690R with Power Bomb

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Recently, Fiza bought herself a Duke 690R and it comes with power bomb installed by replacing the catalytic converter. This result lighter bike and powerful loud sound. I think the sound very cool and it makes people turn their heads around to see what bike is it. So, I get power bomb for my Duke last week paid by Fiza as birthday gift... thank you sayang ;). Also, changed a new camshaft after the old one badly scratched from jammed rocker arm. I went riding to Muar & Segamat last weekend, I can feel every thump on my chest with the thumping sound. It is also fun when I pulled the throttle a bit right near the traffic lights and it lets out an explosive boom that always scares people around...hahaha. Hope my neighbours won't hate me. :D New bike... bau kedai lagi. Road tripping to Johor testing GSX-S 1000F

The unexpected joy of Duke690R

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A fun bike and fun ride, a cool Duker is a happy rider!~ Ride with Budin to Genting Return down after Gombak Toll Old trunk road to Genting Sempah Genting Sempah Different angle at Genting Sempah Janda Baik punye!! Pekan Bentong A huge durian at Kampung Baru in Raub One selfie Awesome panoramic view at Tanah Aina HDR Tranum At the Gap Clock Tower at Fraser's Hill The town was empty Bishop Trail A house with English architecture Another beautiful bungalow Near KKB Dam The Coffee Bean at Genting Highland It was raining and foggy in Genting Semenyih Dam Road closure due to landslide Genting Perez... I have drove, rode a motorbike, cycled and ran here Near Kuala Klawang Bukit Hantu. Can you see Petronas Tower? AT Bukit Ampang. Blue sky and clear view of KL. RV at BHP Gombak She likes my Duke BMW owners Lady biker on BMW F800R Regroup after Tol Bentong ...