Pengeluar motosikal tempatan, Aveta bakal melancarkan Aveta Ranger Max untuk pasaran tempatan tidak lama lagi berdasarkan perkongsian terbaru di laman sosial Facebook.
Meskipun info terperinci belum didedahkan namun motosikal tersebut telah pun dipertontonkan kepada umum ketika di Malaysia Autoshow 2023, Mei lalu.
Ketika itu, kami difahamkan bahawa Ranger Max 130 dikuasakan enjin satu silinder 130cc dengan suntikan bahan api dan dipadankan bersama transmisi 5-kelajuan tanpa klac. Enjin tersebut juga boleh dihidupkan dengan ‘starter’ elektrik dan penendang kaki.
Antara ciri lain ditawarkan termasuk:
cakera brek depan, dram belakang
rim 18-inci depan, 16-inci belakang
fork teleskopik depan, penyerap hentak berkembar belakang
lampu LED
panel meter digital
Buat masa ini belum ada tarikh pelancaran diumumkan namun berdasarkan promosi dan ‘teaser’ di Facebook, Ranger Max 130 ini pastinya akan tiba tidak lama lagi.
The Honda RS150R now comes in Mat Charcoal Gray Metallic colour scheme for 2023.
Apart from the new colourway, the 150cc kapcai still retain the same specification including the tried and tested single-cylinder 149.2cc liquid-cooled, four-valve DOHC engine capable of punching 15.8hp at 9,000 rpm 13.6 Nm at 7,000 rpm.
Nevertheless, the updated RS150R will be available at all Honda’s authorised dealership starting today (3rd June) with a recommended selling price of RM8,299.
Other notable features include all LED lighting, digital instrument cluster and all-around hydraulic disc brake.
Dalam tempoh enam bulan ini, Boon Siew Honda (BSH) telah memperkenalkan beberapa model berkapasiti kecil untuk pasaran Malaysia antara Vario 125, Vario 160, diikuti Wave Alpha terbaru pada Januari lalu.
Bagaimanapun, setakat hari ini, tiada perkembangan baharu mengenai model kapcai popular, Honda EX5 yang telah pun berada di pasaran sejak diperkenalkan pada 1987.
Tinjauan di laman web rasmi Boon Siew Honda juga mendapati hanya lima model disenaraikan bagi segmen ‘Cub’ termasuk Honda RS150R, RS-X, Dash 125, Wave 125i dan Wave Alpha.
Ini secara tidak langsung membuktikan bahawa BSH tidak lagi menawarkan Honda EX5 untuk pasaran Malaysia.
Untuk rekod, kali terakhir nama EX5 dibangkitkan adalah pada 24 Februari tahun lalu apabila BSH melancarkan model edisi ulang tahun ke-35 yang hanya terhad kepada 2,000 unit sahaja.
Pencarian di Mudah.my juga mendapati hanya beberapa model EX5 dalam keadaan baru sahaja yang masih dijual.
Namun begitu setakat ini masih tiada pengumuman rasmi daripada pihak BSH yang mengesahkan bahawa penjualan dan penghasilkan EX5 telah dihentikan serta-merta untuk pasaran Malaysia.
MForce Bike Holdings Sdn. Bhd. has recently introduced three affordable motorcycles, namely SM Sport 110E, WMoto VE1-110E, and WMoto WM110, to the Malaysian market.
SM Sport 110E, WMoto VE1-110E and WMoto 110E rolls into the Malaysian market.
All three motorcycle is comes with manufacturer warranty of 20,000km or two-years (whichever comes first).
The SM Sport 110E, priced at RM3,859, is perfect for daily use with a power output of 6.03Hp at 7,500rpm and a torque of 7.0Nm at 5,000rpm. It weighs only 100kg and has spacious storage capacity and a 4.0-litre petrol tank. The bike has a striking graphic design and is available in three colours – red, blue, and yellow.
Meanwhile, the WMoto VE1-110E, priced at RM3,748, has an engine displacement of 106.7cc, producing power up to 6.6Hp at 8,000rpm and a maximum torque of 6.9Nm at 6,000rpm. It has telescopic suspension on the front tires and dual-shock absorbers on the rear, ensuring perfect shock absorption. The bike is available in three colours – red, blue, and yellow.
The third option is the WMoto WM110 that is offered at a starting price of RM3,788, equipped with a 109cc engine capable of producing power up to 7.1Hp at 8,000rpm and 7.2Nm of torque at 6,000rpm. It has KYB suspension for higher handling performance, stability, and travel safety.
The bike uses disc brakes on the front wheel, making it safer to ride. It has a bright front light for night riding, and its 4-litre fuel tank is suitable for daily use. It is available in three colours – blue, red, and black.
All these affordable motorcycles are available at any authorised MForce dealer throughout Malaysia, with a manufacturer’s warranty of two years or 20,000 km travel distance (whichever comes first). MForce also offers online genuine parts purchase service for its bikes.
With the introduction of these three affordable motorcycles, MForce Bike Holdings Sdn. Bhd. aims to provide Malaysian riders with economical options without compromising on the latest specifications. These bikes are perfect for daily use and offer a comfortable and safe riding experience.
MForce Bike Holdings memperkenalkan kapcai mampu milik baharu untuk pasaran Malaysia menerusi SM Sport 110E yang boleh dimiliki pada harga RM3,859.
Dikuasakan enjin satu silinder 109cc 4-stroke, motosikal ini menawarkan 6.03hp pada 7,500rpm dan 7Nm pada 5,000rpm.
Menurut MForce, SM Sport 110E ini didatangkan dengan rim 17-inci dengan 70/90 depan dan 80/90 belakang dan dipadankan bersama brek drum. Tidak cukup dengan itu, motosikal ini juga menawarkan ruang letak barang yang mencukupi untuk menyimpan barangan peribadi.
Antara ciri lain ditawarkan termasuk tangki 4L.
Dalam pada itu, SM Sport 110E ini datang dengan tiga warna pilihan; merah, biru dan kuning dan datang dengan waranti pengeluar dua tahun atau 20,000km (mana yang sampai dahulu).
ChatGPT merupakan model bahasa yang dibangunkan oleh OpenAI, sebuah syarikat penyelidikan yang membangun dan mempromosikan kecerdasan buatan (AI) yang maju dengan cara yang selamat dan memberi manfaat kepada umum.
Dalam bahasa mudah, ChatGPT boleh memproses apa sahaja maklumat yang diusul atau ditanyakan dan kemudiannya menghasilkan jawapan dalam bentuk yang anda mahukan.
Untuk itu, kami tanya ChatGPT apakah motosikal yang terbaik atau paling direkomen untuk dibeli di Malaysia dan AI itu menyenaraikan lima motosikal.
Menariknya, ChatGPT menyenaraikan Yamaha Y15ZR sebagai motosikal yang terbaik untuk dibeli di Malaysia diikuti Honda RS150R, Kawasaki Ninja 250, Yamaha MT-07 dan Honda CB650R.
Menerusi jawapan yang dikongsikan, ChatGPT menyifatkan Y15ZR sebagai kapcai yang terkenal dengan ketangkasan dan kepantasannya di jalan raya. Pada masa sama, Y15ZR juga diklasifikasikan sebagai motosikal yang sesuai untuk kegunaan harian dan tunggangan di hujung minggu.
Memang tak dinafikan, Yamaha Y15ZR kekal sebagai kapcai popular di Malaysia meskipun selepas pengenalan Y16ZR.
Setakat harga yang dikemas kini pada Disember 2022, Yamaha Y15ZR dijual pada harga RM8,998 (tidak termasuk cukai jalan dan insurans).
Underbone motorcycles are standard in Asia, particularly South East Asia, with millions sold yearly. In Malaysia, these type of motorcycles is widely known as ‘kapcai’.
The Malaguti Spectre GP125 is Europe’s first underbone motorcycle.
The Spectre GP125 features a 125cc single-cylinder with air-cooled engine.
While underbone motorcycles are a hit in Asia, the motorcycle is almost nonexistent in Europe. However, that is about to change thanks to the introduction of Malaguti’s Spectre GP125.
Malaguti is an Italian motorcycle company commonly known for offering a wide range of affordable motorcycles, including scooters, enduro, supermoto, adventure and street bikes.
However, its latest model, the Spectre GP125, is the first underbone-type motorcycle available for the European market.
Mechanically, the Spectre GP125 makes 10hp @ 8,500rpm and 9.6Nm @ 6,500rpm thanks to its 125cc single-cylinder, 4-stroke and air-cooled engine.
Power is delivered to the rear wheel via a manual 5-speed transmission with a final chain drive.
Braking is done via a massive 320mm hydraulic disc brake with axial callipers at the front and a 190mm disc with single-piston callipers at the rear. Also, the Spectre GP125 runs on 17-inch wheels with 120/70 front and 90/80 at the rear.
Other notable features include LED lights, a semi-digital instrument cluster with an analogue tachometer and telescopic forks.
The entry-level motorcycle is currently on sale for EUR2,499 (RM11.5k).
There is no denying the fact that motorcycles are a big part of our lives. We are surrounded by bikes. We feel that it is safe to say that almost every Malaysian has been on a motorcycle at least once in their lives.
Although two-wheelers have been around Malaysia since independence, their popularity grew massively only after the Honda Cub took over the world. Since the first ever Honda Cub, hundreds of bikes landed on our shores, but only a handful went on to become icons, thanks to either good design or downright reliability.
That said, below is our list of the top 10 iconic bikes that basically ruled our roads. In fact, some of them are still going strong today.
1) Honda Cub (Also known as the Honda ‘Bulat’)
Unveiled in 1958, the Honda Cub did not only rule Malaysian roads, but the whole world. It is in fact, the bike that was responsible for changing the image of bikes on a global scale. Just like how Air Asia made flying accessible to the masses, the Honda Cub was the first motorcycle to reach homes. First introduced as the C70, the Cub has gone through many generations, and is still going strong. We won’t be surprised if this bike, which is also dubbed as the greatest bike ever built by many, outlives many of us.
2) Honda EX5
The EX5, which is the Honda Cub’s “grandchild”, is without a doubt, the most popular bike to be on our streets. Unveiled in 1986, the EX5 was the first motorcycle for many Malaysians. Initially powered by a 97cc made in Japan, the EX5 was updated with a 110cc engine. Known for its durability and reliability, the EX5’s legacy is still going strong, and doesn’t seem like it will be slowing down any time soon.
3) Yamaha Sport 100
Photo courtesy of malaysianbikers.com.my
Also unveiled during the same era as the EX-5, the Yamaha Sport 100, which is also more commonly known as the “100 sports” by Malaysians, was the next most popular thing after the EX-5. Still being used by many riders, both young and old, the Sport 100, which is infamously known for emitting white smoke(it is a two-stroker), is still being widely used nationwide, 30 years after its debut.
4) Suzuki RGV 120
In the 1990s, the Malaysian ‘Kapchai’ market saw a new buying trend – the demand for two-strokers was on the rise. Younger riders were more interested in “radical” models, that came with a clutch, and could easily go past the speed limit, and looked more modern than bikes like the EX-5 and the Yamaha Sport 100. This was when the Suzuki RGV 120 came into the picture and took over the streets. Sought mostly by the youth back in the days, the first thing that will come to our mind when we see the RGV 120 is definitely the infamous modified screaming exhaust pipes. How can we forget that?
5) Yamaha RX 115
Photo courtesy of Yamaha RX 115 Fan Club Facebook
The Yamaha RX 115 was a naked 115 cc bare-boned motorcycle which made its debut in 1981. Besides Malaysia, the RX 115 is also very popular in Thailand, Pakistan, Turkey, Uruguay, Singapore and Colombia. Today, the RX 115 will surely be present at any and every retro motorcycle show or gathering held in Malaysia.
6) Yamaha RXZ
If there was one bike that was guaranteed to get you attention from the ladies back in the 1990s, it was definitely the Yamaha RXZ. Powered by a potent two-stroke 135cc engine with insane amount of torque, the RXZ was not only good looking, but packed quite a punch in terms of performance as well. Truth be told, it was arguably the best looking bike of its time.
7) Kawasaki KR-150 Series (KIPS)
First unleashed in 1990 by Kawasaki, the Kawasaki KR-150, which is also known as the KIPS, was one of the favourites among speed-demons of the 90s. Looking like a mini GPZ 600, the KR150 was among the most powerful and reliable tw0-strokers to rule our streets. Even though the glory days of two-stroke engines are long gone, we can still see a few running around our roads till today.
8) Yamaha TZM 150
Photo courtesy of Motomalaya.net
A legendary bike based on the TZR 250 that could kick out an impressive 35hp at 10,500RPM. Thanks to the powerful liquid-cooled, two-stroke engine with 59.0mm x 54.0mm bore and stroke setup, the TZM could rev to insane rpm. Complemented by 30mm Mikuni carbs, the engine was capable of propelling this bike up to 208km/h. How is that for performance?
9) Suzuki TXR 150 Panther
If there was one bike that could match, or outdo Yamaha’s RXZ in terms of styling and performance, it was none other than the Suzuki TXR 150 Panther. Some say that it could even outperform the TZM. First launched in 1982, the Panther’s production ended in 1991. Although the official production of the Panther didn’t go on for as long as some of its rivals, the bike has a massive cult following and still remains popular among retro bike enthusiasts.
10) Yamaha 125Z
The Yamaha Y125Z or better known as Yamaha Z (in Europe) is a 125 cc two-stroke underbone bike which made its debut in 1998 as a successor of the Y 110 SS. It is said that the 125Z was the first 2-stroke underbone motorcycle to come with a catalytic converter. Beside being sold in most Southeast Asian countries especially in Malaysia and Singapore, it was also sold in Greece.
Aveta Malaysia has officially launched the new SVR180, dubbed “the ultimate supermoped”, the new motorcycle is available for a recommended selling price of RM9,998.
The SVR180 is Aveta’s first “supermoped” in Malaysia.
Features a 175cc single cylinder engine that makes 16.8hp and 15.5Nm.
Features a front fascia that looks like it took inspiration from Kawasaki’s Z1000; the SVR180 features a 175cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled DOHC engine capable of producing 16.8hp at 8,500rpm and 15.5Nm also at 8,500rpm.
Power is delivered to the rear wheel via a six-speed transmission with a final chain drive.
On paper, the SVR180 makes less power than the SYM VF3i, although the latter has a slightly bigger displacement with 183cc compared to Aveta’s 175cc.
Nonetheless, the SVR180 pumps out 1.4hp and 1.7Nm more than the Yamaha Y15ZR.
Other notable features on the Aveta SVR189 include a fully digital instrument cluster, LED headlamp with daytime running light (DRL) function, front and rear disc brakes, USB charging port and radiator guard.
Despite pushing to make ABS compulsory among kapcai’s in Malaysia, the Aveta SVR180 misses out on this feature.
Also, the Aveta SVR180 runs on 17-inch wheels with 90/80 at the front and 120/70 at the rear. The frame is suspended by a telescopic fork and a monoshock at the back.
While the brochure might tell you that the new moped is equipped with a small 3.8L tank, we can assure you it’s not, as the company informed us that the SVR180 features a 6.6L tank instead.
The Aveta SVR180 comes in four exciting colours; red, blue, cyan and black.
Baru-baru ini kami duduk semeja dengan beberapa wakil daripada Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) susulan termeterainya kerjasama dengan Modenas selaku pengedar baharu jenama Kawasaki di Malaysia.
Perjumpaan tersebut bertujuan untuk bertukar pendapat di samping wakil KHI mahu mendalami budaya di Malaysia.
Antara aspek yang sempat dibincangkan adalah budaya permotoran di Malaysia.
Rata-rata wakil Kawasaki menyedari bahawa ketika permintaan pasaran negara Asia Tenggara lain sudah beralih ke skuter, permintaan terhadap motosikal kapcai masih lagi kuat di Malaysia.
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Bagaimanapun, ketika diajukan soalan adakah Kawasaki ada perancangan untuk memperkenalkan model kapcai untuk pasaran tempatan, Pengurus Perancangan Produk KHI, Keiichi Morohara berkata, “model kapcai tiada dalam perancangan Kawasaki.”
Makluman terbaru dari pihak KHI itu ternyata bakal mengecewakan peminat di Malaysia yang mengharapkan kerjasama Kawasaki dan Modenas akan turut sama membabitkan lahirnya model kapcai sulung.
Namun, Morohara-san menjelaskan senario itu mungkin akan berubah pada masa akan datang.
Desas-desus mengenai ‘supermoped’ dari Modenas telang berlegar selama beberapa tahun namun sehingga kini masih tiaada bukti fizikal yang menunjukkan model seumpamanya akan dilancarkan di Malaysia.
Apa pun, info lebih mengenai ‘supermoped’ ini akan kami terokai lagi dalam perjumpaan seterusnya bersama wakil Kawasaki dan Modenas.
Presiden UMNO, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi sememangnya antara ahli politik yang merupakan peminat jentera dua roda.
Beliau juga pernah dilihat menunggang motosikal jenis Honda X ADV 750 sebelum ini.
Bercakap tentang isu pengharaman motosikal kapcai berprestasi tinggi yang menjadi bualan hangat kebelakangan ini, Zahid Hamidi berpendapat saranan itu hanya akan membawa kesan buruk kepada negara.
Baginya, pengharaman tersebut – sekiranya dikuatkuasakan – akan menjejaskan pengedar, penjul dan pekerja industri berkaitan.
“Pasaran motosikal di Malaysia dilaporkan antara yang tertinggi di Asean, malah antara yang tertinggi di dunia sebelum pandemik melanda.
“Langkah pengharaman ke atas ‘kapcai’ dikhuatiri akan mengganggu industri tersebut yang baru saja mahu ‘bernafas’ semula.
“Kesan buruknya pasti akan dihadapi oleh ramai mereka yang terlibat dalam industri berkenaan daripada pengedar, penjual sehingga kepada pekerja,” ujar Zahid Hamidi dalam perkongsian di akaun Facebook miliknya.
Tambah beliau lagi, beberapa perkara juga perlu diperhalusi termasuk motosikal kapcai sebagai pilihan utama bagi jutaan penduduk di Malaysia.
“11 juta penduduk Malaysia menggunakan ‘kapcai’ untuk kegiatan harian termasuk ke tempat kerja atau urusan-urusan lain.
“Antara faktor termasuk belum mampu memiliki kereta atau membeli lebih daripada sebuah kereta, maka sama ada suami atau isteri perlu menggunakan motosikal.
“Selain itu terdapat juga faktor mahu menjimatkan kos pengangkutan, mengelak terperangkap kesesakan lalu lintas dan kesukaran mendapat parkir.
“Begitu juga dengan pelajar institusi pengajian tinggi. Tidak semua ibu bapa mampu membelikan kereta buat anak-anak mereka untuk ke kuliah atau kelas,” tambahnya.
Sebaliknya, Zahid berpendapat aspek utama dalam menangani isu kemalangan jalan raya dikalangan pengguna kapcai adalah berkait dengan sikap pengguna itu sendiri.
Maka, adalah penting fokus utama adalah ke arah menerapkan kesedaran terhadap kepentingan mematuhi undang-undang selain mengukuhkan lagi aspek penguatkuasaan peraturan jalan raya.
Isu pengharaman kapcai berkuasa tinggi timbul selepas Ketua Polis Negara, Acyrl Sani Abdullah Sani mencadangkan kapcai seperti Suzuki Raider R150 Fi diharamkan gara-gara tular video motosikal tersebut mencapai kelajuan 177km/j atas mesin dyno lantas melebihi had laju kebangsaan iaitu 110km/j.
Baru-baru ini tular kenyataan dibuat Ketua Polis Negara (KPN), Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani apabila mencadangkan pengharaman motosikal jenis kapcai berprestasi tinggi.
Saranan tersebut dibuat susulan kebimbangan peningkatan angka kemalangan maut dikalangan penunggang motosikal terutamanya kapcai.
Walaupun saranan tersebut mendapat pelbagai reaksi namun menurut bekas pelumba lagenda negara, Wazi Abdul Hamid, cadangan itu relevan apabila babitkan soal keselamatan.
Namun, Wazi menyifatkan cadangan itu perlu diperjelas dengan lebih teliti.
“Perlu dijelaskan juga dengan terma prestasi tinggi, apakah yang dimaksudkan dengan terma terbabit adakah mempunyai kelengkapan prestasi tinggi atau enjin berprestasi tinggi?
“Jika dulu motosikal menggunakan meter analog namun kini sudah bertukar kepada meter digital, ini juga kita panggil sebagai prestasi tinggi ataupun dulu motosikal guna karburetor dan kini guna ‘injection’,” jelasnya.
KPN dalam satu kenyataan sebelum ini juga mencadangkan untuk haramkan kapcai seperti Suzuki Raider R150 Fi gara-gara tular video memaparkan motosikal tersebut mencapai kelajuan maksima 177km/j di atas mesin dyno.
Bagaimanapun, Wazi menjelaskan kiraan di atas mesin dyno dan pada dunia sebenar adalah jauh berbeza.
“Jika di lebuh raya dengan muatan berat penunggang dan pembonceng adalah 120 kilogram (kg), jumlah kelajuan sebenar sudah pasti berkurang kepada 110 km/h, itu belum dikira dengan faktor jalan dan angin,” tambahnya.
Sementara itu, Wazi berpendapat tidak ada salahnya sekiranya pihak kerajaan membuat keputusan untuk mengharamkan kapcai ‘power’.
“Tidak salah jika mahu mengharamkan kapcai berprestasi tinggi, 30 tahun lalu juga kita pernah mengharamkan motosikal kerana mempunyai kelajuan tinggi,” tambahnya lagi.
*Honda Nova Dash 125
Malaysia pernah mengharamkan motosikal kapcai jenis Honda Nova Dash 125 pada era 90an dengan kerajaan tidak meluluskan model tersebut dibawa masuk ekoran dilabel sebagai kapcai berprestasi tinggi.
Nova Dash 125 itu dianggap sebagai pelesit kelajuan pada waktu itu dan memiliki reputasi gah di serata Asia Tenggara.
Persoalannya, adakah kenyataan KPN bakal memberi kesan kepada penjualan Suzuki Raider R150 Fi yang baru sahaja dilancarkan? – HM
