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14th May 2020 marks our 6th anniversary for www.i-Moto.my. In that time a lot has changed. Since 2017, we’ve published over 30 issues of i-Moto eMag, spreading over 3 years. Sometimes we’ve been slow, but we’ve always gotten the issue out in the end. With the release of issue May 2020 i-Moto eMag, I am sadly announcing the end of i-Moto eMag, and so we can fully concentrate on www.i-moto.my website, and deliver the best twowheeled content. The eMag takes a lot of time, care, and creativity, and I think it’s time to let this one go. We still be leaving our past issues on our website and on www.issuu.com,’ still available to read digital copies of i-Moto eMag. RC Moto
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i-moto.my Mforce Bike Holding announce the latest version of the SYM VF3i 185 Limited Edition enhanced with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) for a more efficient brake system. The VF3i Limited Edition would be launch into local market in May 2020. According to Mr Asri Ahmad, General Manager of Operations MForce Bike Holdings, the SYM VF3i 185 LE is upgraded from the previous version based on the feedback and comment on local motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. The new version offers more powerful engines through several upgrades in the engine components, including a 30mm throttle body to provide better response when riding. The SYM VF3i 185 LE is powered by 183cc four-stroke engine puts up a 19.7 hp at 9,000 rpm and 17.4 Nm of torque at 7,500 rpm. This fuel injection engine is enhanced with a six-speed transmission and EURO 3 compliance. From the appearance, bright DRL light and LED rear lamp has been improved for safety purpose. SYM VF3i 185 LE now comes with new stylish design speedometer with combination of engine oil check, engine temperature, clock battery power and the ABS system. Besides that, the new version of VF3i has equipped with Aerodynamic windshield design helps rider to reduce the wind resistance and improve balancing while riding. Braking on this new VF3i 185 LE is completed with ABS system with discs front and rear – a single 250 mm diameter disc in front and single 200 mm disc at the back – mounted on 17-inch wheels shod in 90/80 and 120/70 tyres, front and rear respectively. Weight is claimed to be 124 kg and fuel is carried in a 7-litre tank under the seat, which is currently the biggest fuel tank for kapcai category.
SYM VF3i 185 LE comes with a new colour which is “Matt Black” and priced at RM9,338.00. Mforce Bike Holdings also offering a two-year manufacturer warranty or 20,000 kilometers of mileage (whichever comes first) for this model.
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i-moto.my The Maxsym TL 500 is the first chain scooter manufactured. This model comes with four LED lights at the front that makes the headlamp looks brighter at night. In addition, this scooter comes with a very attractive digital meter system. This Maxsym TL 500 comes with twin exhaust that resembles a "Honeycomb Shape" beehive. The most interesting thing about this new scooter is the motor comes with a twin cylinder that can produce maximum power up to 40.2 kW at 6,750 rpm and maximum torque up to 42.5 Nm at 6,250 rpm. In terms of safety, the scooter comes with two 275mm discs in front of it and ABS system. For the rear brakes, it has a 275mm single disc and also comes with an ABS system.
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Key features • • • • • •
249.2cc single cylinder 4-stroke, 4-valve, DOHC with balance shaft 19.5kW / 9000 rpm and 22Nm of torque / 7500 rpm Bosch EFI for outstanding fuel economy & lower emissions 6 speed transmission capable of highway speeds Front and rear Spanish J.Juan hydraulic disc brakes Front upside down (USD) telescopic fork, rear mid mounted single shock • Easy to read LCD display • Switchable ride modes from sport to rain • Lightweight – 151kg • 795mm seat height • New 12.5 L fuel tank design for better rider ergonomics • Aggressive low slung headlight design and LED lights all round • 2 Year, unlimited KM warranty
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Full colour TFT display with 250NK ABS model. ABS model RM12,800. If I was getting the 250NK I would take the ABS model then find a way to switch it off.
MORE THAN YOUR AVERAGE COMMUTER. CFMOTO 250NK is more than your average learnerapproved commuter motorcycle. Powered by a punchy 250cc single cylinder, EFI engine with a six speed transmission geared for highway riding. The 250NK has an aggressive style all of it’s own and is sure to make your journey from A to B a hell of a lot more fun.
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LIGHTWEIGHT-151KG Low 795mm seat height New 12.5 L fuel tank design for better rider ergonomics Relaxed rider ergonomics, prefect for new riders
FUEL EFFICIENT COMMUTING. Set to deliver 19.5kW the 250cc single cylinder, EFI engine offers responsive and smooth power, aided by a calming balance shaft. The sixspeed transmission is geared to enable highway riding while switchable ride modes enable further fuel efficiency..
STYLE BY KISKA. With lines by German automotive styling house KISKA design, CFMOTO 250NK cuts through the urban clutter. A low-slung headlight shapes into the angular larger fuel tank (12.5l) while a fresh tailpiece completes the NK’s aggressive look.
PERFORMANCE ALL ROUND. Grippy CST tyres and a compliant upside-down telescopic fork with mid-positioned mono-shock suspension configuration combine to offer the rider maximum steering feel while brand name J.Juan disc brakes manage the braking .
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Made in China? Yes its made in China
CFMoto’s 250NK is a shining example of new breed of Chinese manufacturer which their motorcycle are made with quality and durability. Cut the Copy & Clone Crap! The 250NK, is the smallest cc available for riders in Malaysia from KTNS CFMoto. It's sharing a platform with its supersport cousin, the coming soon 250SR, including the chassis and engine, albeit with a more relaxed and upright riding position without a fairing. Nakedness doesn’t translate to stripped-down here; CFMoto has brought to market a full-featured small-bore that new riders will find usable and confidence-inspiring. And as skills grows, so will the capability and fun. At RM12,800.00 and RM13,800.00 (for ABS & TFT version) the NK is one of the lowest-priced in the naked class. Sharp lines and LED headlights, taillight, upside-down front forks and including a more premium NK with TFT meter(ABS Version), are what you would expect from more expensive machines. CFMoto is one of the leading Chinese motorcycle manufacturer rising ahead technology partnership with KTM. NK’s engine loves to be revved; it’s not a torquey bike, but a short first and second gear gets it off the line quick enough to surprise for many red-light jockeys. Third and fourth gear is where the NK finds its groove on the back roads. Off-corner grunt is smooth, predictable, but not prodigious. Momentum is your friend when riding a 250cc, so max out on the throttle, always! Once in the upper rev range, it builds entertaining power—still smooth and friendly. Do lug it out of corners and for sure a smile will emerge.
Rear suspension duties are handled what should be based on WP technology as the suspension provider to CFMoto. While at the front, the NK gets softer front springs in an inverted fork. Compression damping has also been decreased for a less aggressive ride. Riding on a new route to Kerling narrow roads filled with cows dropping, to a short 5km off roads detour and then to Batangkali ‘s Kg Sg Tima to the river for a quick dip in the clear water. But despite the decrease in compression damping and lighter fork spring, the NK is compliant on less-than-perfect roads without an overly soft or too mellow feel, but let’s be clear the target customer for this machine the riders won’t have any issue. Overall it’s impressive the ride quality CFMoto was able to provide on a budget-minded motorcycle. The 300mm single front disc is matched to a twin-piston J Juan front caliper, and has a beginner-friendly initial bite with adequate power for the NK’s intended usage. When more is asked and you get deep into the lever, the front brake feels wooden—squeeze harder and nothing happens past a certain point. But this is right at the performance envelope of the bike. In 90% of duty, the front brake is just fine. At the rear, the single-piston caliper and 220mm disc have plenty of power and feel. Overall, the NK is a great naked machine, for all riders. Just as CFMoto has promised, it’s a great entry into the 250 naked lineup that provides enough performance to entertain new riders and also riders with more experience.
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specifications ENGINE TYPE
Single cylinder 4-stroke, 4-valve, DOHC with balance shaft
CAPACITY
249.2cc
MAX POWER
19.5KW / 9000 rpm
MAX TORQUE
22 NM / 7500 rpm
BORE & STORKE
72 x 61.2
COMPRESSION RATIO
11.3:1
COOLING
Liquid cooled
FUEL SUPPLY
Bosch EFI
IGNITION
ECU
GEARBOX
6-speed
SUSPENSION
Front: Upside down telescopic fork Rear: Mid positioned monoshock
BRAKE SYSTEM
J.Juan hydraulic FR single disc 300mm / RR: single disc 245mm
ABS
SE Model
WHEEL/RIM
Front: 17 x 3.5 Cast Aluminum Rear: 17 x 4 Cast Aluminum
TYRE
Front: 110/70 R17 CST / Rear: 140/60 R17 CST
DIMENSIONS (MM)
1990 X 780 X 1070
WHEELBASE (MM)
1360
GROUND CLEARANCE (MM) 150
MIN TURN DIA (M)
4.7
MAX PAYLOAD (KG)
150
SEAT HEIGHT (MM)
795
FUEL (L)
12.5
WEIGHT (KG)
151
WARRANTY
2 YEAR, UNLIMITED MILEAGE (ON ENGINE) OTHERS IS 20,000KM
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ALPINESTARS REEF GLOVE The Reef Glove features a stretch fabric construction for low weight and high levels of breathability and a synthetic suede palm for enhanced abrasion resistance; perfect for urban riding. This glove also boasts a wealth of rider-friendly touches including a slim wrist construction for an optimized fit within the sleeves of a jacket, a covered hard knuckle for effective protection against impacts and a touchscreen compatible index finger for use with GPS systems and smartphones. SRP : RM109.00 KEY FEATURES : • Ergonomic stretch insert for enhanced stretch in the palm and additional comfort. • Multi-media compatible index finger. • Slim wrist construction ensures the glove sits better within the sleeves of a jacket. • Stretch mesh construction on full back hand for breathability. Material: • Stretch fabric construction for low weight and high levels of breathability. • Synthetic suede palm for enhanced abrasion resistance. • Stretch fourchette for optimized flexibility and breathability. • Webbing wrist strap for a safe and secure closure. • Ergonomic thumb for optimized freedom of movement and flexibility. Protection : • According to European statutory law the CE mark is a conformity requirement for the marketing of this product. The following standards apply to this product: • EN 13594 2015, Level 1 KP. • Maze pattern heat stamp on palm for enhanced protection against abrasion and cuts. • Rubber grip zone for excellent levels of grip and additional protection against abrasion and cuts. • PVC covered hard knuckle for enhanced protection against impacts.
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CFMoto Malaysia has revealed to us that the 250SR (SR short for Sport Racing) is already in production and awaiting Malaysia’s Vehicle Type Approval (VTA). The Chinese motorcycle company which has collaborated with the Austrian design company Kiska (Kiska designs the entire KTM range) in multiple models now with on the 250SR model. Kiska designs have been seen in the MT650 and 250NK which a currently available in Malaysia. The 250SR’s aggressive stance is mated on the 250NK platform which produces 27.8 horsepower at 9,750rpm on a single-cylinder liquid cool engine. Weigh-in at 165kg complete with TFF meter, up-side-down front forks, and brakes by J.Juan. CFMoto dealer Tenaga Motor already open prebooking of the 250SR and posted with a price of RM15,888. Let’s await the official launch date and test in July. The original launch date was suppose to be in Sepang end of May but since the covid19 pandemic, has been rescheduled to July. CFMoto 250 Key Features • 249.2cc four-stroke single-cylinder engine (engine platform same as 250NK)
As for Malaysia, probably we have to wait a little longer for the launch date as current Covid19 situation in Asia.
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The Yamaha Ténéré 700 (T7) is a midsize adventure/dual-sport motorcycle that features a 689 cc parallel-twin engine which powers the motorcycle through a six-speed gearbox and chain drive. Brakes are equipped with rider-switchable ABS. Launch to European markets in late March 2019, was only available for orders online at special discounted price of €9,299 (RM43,948). The price is exclusively for online orders and applies until on July 31st 2019. The Online Ordering System will enable customers to confirm their order for a variety of Tenere 700 options, which will be available in the full power specification and in a restricted 47 horsepower (35kW) version. Both versions will be available in three colors: Ceramic Ice, Competition White or Power Black. After supplying the initial batch of online orders, Yamaha will commence delivery of the Tenere 700 to dealerships across Europe from September 2019 at the standard price of €9,699 (RM45,838). Toward end of 2019, Thailand launched/preview the T7 with the price of THB439,000 (RM58,120) If you looking for a mid-sized adventure bike that promises fun in the sand, this maybe the right bike to start off with.
As for Malaysia, probably we have to wait a little longer as the current Covid19 situation in Asia.
Yamaha Tenere 700 Key Features • High-torque 689cc four-stroke CP2 parallel twin-cylinder engine (engine platform same as Yamaha MT-07) • 72.4 HP (54 kW) @ 9000 rpm • Adjustable 43mm upside down coil-spring forks with long-travel (210mm) • Remotely adjustable link-type rear suspension with 200mm of travel • Compact rally-style cockpit with tapered handlebars • 205 kg wet weight • 21-inch/18-inch lightweight spoked wheels with adventure tires • Average 358+km fuel range • Switchable ABS option • 880 mm seat height
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Givi cares initiates helps the un-fortunate folks
During the COVID-19 and Ramadan, there are the less fortunate and elderlies who are feeling more isolated than ever, while the lowincome folks are struggling even more than usual to make ends meet with all nonessential services being put to a halt and the “kampong” folk are faced with difficulties. Givi Asia, Givista Community together with “Budakani” and “Moto Wazi” took the scorching heat to hand bags of rice, cooking oil, eggs to 17 less fortunate folks and families in Bukit Changgang, Banting.
Former cub prix racer Hj Wazi Abdul Hamid joins the Givista Community to hand out essential supplies to the needy Givista Community hope that the small contribution of everyday necessities would ease the burden of families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic during the Ramadan period.
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i-Moto New bikes: Coming soon! The MY2020 TVS Apache RR 310 has been launched in India on the 30th of January 2020. Introduced at the end of December 2017, and an update in 2019 with “ART" slipper clutch, the MY2020 Apache RR310 continues to improve on with electronics & user interaction, while maintaining the same trellis frame, split chassis, engine and faring design, only with a new front double bubble visor and new colour, Titanium Black. The Red edition remains. The MY2020 Apache RR310 has been updated with four riding modes and a new 5-inch TFT instrumentation, that looks like a phone on the dash. That’s not all….. The MY2020 Apache RR310 has the same 312.2 cc reverse inclined, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine. But the overall kerb weight has increased from 169.5 kg to 174 kg. New updates to the MY2020 is happening more, internally and electronically. Its great as these features a refreshing sign for mass production models. This is the first time that TVS has implemented ride modes and TFT meter screens on its motorcycle models. Another addon on the MY2020 RR310 is the electronically aided ride-by-wire throttle with the four ride modes, Sport, Track, Urban and Rain, and the modes can be shifted on the fly. The engine is reported to produce 34hp and 27.3Nm of torque in Sport and Track mode. In Urban and Rain modes power is reduced to 26hp and 25Nm of torque. In Urban & Rain mode, the top speed of the TVS Apache RR 310 is limited to 125 km/h. In Track & Sport mode, which can be activated after 1,000 km of run-in period is completed, the TVS Apache RR 310 has claimed a top speed of 160 km/h but I’m sure it could be more. New 5-inch TFT instrumentation replaces the LCD unit that comes with SmartXonnect with Bluetooth, now TVS comes out with a Smart bike, which let riders get connected with their machines. It supports turn by turn navigation, call accept (or reject), and ride analytics. Besides that, the display can be extended to an auxiliary screen to allow detailed ride telemetry. The new display also comes with a day and night mode. The My2020 RR310 looks like having a phone planted on the meter cluster and the uniqueness of the TFT is that the position is vertical, and does look like a smartphone attached.
Another electronic update is GTT+ (Glide Through Traffic Plus) a feature that was first on the 2020 RTR Series, now makes part of the equipment list of the new RR 310. So whats a GTT+? GTT+ aims to reduce rider fatigue since the bike will not need throttle input to move forward, only through clutch release at low speeds during bumper to bumper traffic. The feature works only in first and second gear in Sport and Track mode, and in all gears in Urban and Rain mode. Riding telemetry can also be accessed via a supporting smartphone application. And it gets better with the rubbers, the 2020 TVS Apache RR 310's are “stock tyred� with the TVS Michelin Road 5, which gives the best-in-class wet grip. Let us hope the MY2020 TVS Apache RR310 will start its onslaught of Apache sports models on to the Malaysia road via TVS Malaysia & Brunei distributor Daju Motors Sdn Bhd.
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QUICK FACTS Braking System Body Type Fuel Type Top Speed Official Tagline
Anti-Lock Braking System Sports Petrol 160 km/h The Ultimate Track Weapon!
ENGINE & GEARBOX Engine Description 312.2cc, SI, 4 Stroke, 4 Valve, Cooled, Cooling No. of Gears: Displacement Maximum Power Maximum Torque Number of Cylinders Emission Standard Ignition
Single Cylinder, Liquid Reverse Inclined Liquid-Cooled 6-speed 312.2 cc 34 HP @ 9700 rpm 27.3 NM @ 7700 rpm Single EURO 4 Dynamically Controlled Integrated High Energy Compression Ratio 10.9:1 Bore 80 mm Stroke 62.1 mm Air Filter Type Dry Paper Filter Idling Speed 1700+200 rpm Carburettor Bosch-Closed loop EFI Valves Per Cylinder 4 Bore to Stroke Ratio 1.29 Number of Gears 6-speed Clutch RT Slipper Clutch, 7-Plate Design Wet Multi Plate
BRAKES & TYRES300mm Petal Disc ABS Front Brake Rear Brake Brake Fluid Front Tyre Rear Tyre (Tubeless Tyre) Alloy Rims
240mm Petal Disc ABS DOT 4 110/70-R17 M/C 54H 150/60-R17 M/C 66H Front & Rear
SUSPENSION & CHASSIS Front Suspension Inverted Forks Rear Suspension
Floating Frame Exhaust/Muffler
2-Arm Aluminium Die-Cast Swing-Arm, Mono Tube Piston Gas Assisted Shock Absorber Trellis Frame, Split Chassis Single Pipe Design
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT Overall Length 2001 mm Overall Width Overall Height Ground Clearance Seat Height Wheelbase Kerb/Wet Weight Fuel Tank Capacity
786 mm 1135 mm 180 mm 810 mm 1365 mm 174 kg 11 litres
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Your suspension will provide the biggest lift in performance of any modification. It will not only help with handling but also with getting power to the ground, braking, and ride comfort. But what happens when your stock suspension has already reached its peak life? You will get jittery handling, sagging, and no rebound or compression. Worst it could happen is a crash or an accident. On our smaller capacity bike during the Covid19 Movement Restriction Order (MRO), I rode mostly my small capacity bike as it’s so convenient to go around quickly to the grocery store and to go get food takeaways. As it is a 3-year-old bike, the stock suspension has lost all of its rebound. It was time to change as the rear monoshock just doesn’t give the same confidence negotiating normal corners on the road, worst is wet roads after a heavy downpour, it wasn’t ridable at all, at least while negociating wide corners even while going slow. Most workshops weren’t open during the MRO period, I found a workshop that has a 208mm RCB M2 line monoshock suspension for Yamaha Y15Z which I replace immediately and gave me the
confidence to ride the motorcycle again. The M2 was a good upgrade from the dead stock suspension. (dead here means the monoshock has lost all rebound and compression) Despite an entry lever suspension with cost RM200 including installation, I would still need to change my tyres to get better performance. 2 weeks later, I decided to upgrade to the premium RCB DB2/DB-2+ 208mm for Y15Z. There few variants to the DB2, 203mm for LC135, and 229mm for Honda RS150. Immediately there was as much as 50% improvement in handling and rear tyre feel, from the entry level M2 right out of the box without tweaking the adjustable rebound and compression yet. DB2 plus is the latest monoshock suspension from RCB that comes with an extra softer spring coil. (for a more comfortable ride)
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Big Damper Piston Diameter 35/46mm Adjustable Spring Preload 360
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Rotatable Hose
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High Preasure Nitrogen Gas Type
Forged Alloy Top Mount
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RIDE MODES RAIN , almost self-explanatory, is the default
TRACK
mode invites the user to customize the
option for slippery or slick conditions and where
level of rider aids – throttle control and TC – but
power is reduced to 130ps. The power-curve is the
also allows anti-wheelie and Motor Slip Regulation
smoothest with the highest level of traction control.
(MSR) to be deactivated and has launch control for perfect starts. Wheelspin can be measured and set
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traction control (for use with slick tires on a race
horsepower outlay, a medium level of traction
track) and 9 being the equivalent to the assistance
control (MTC) and limited front wheel lift.
provided by the Rain setting. The slip is easily
SPORT
tweaked thanks to the handlebar paddle switches. unveils full throttle connection, dims
TC further (only slight wheelspin) and reduces anti-wheelie to ensure the best possible rate of
acceleration.
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Season 3 sees Tengku Djan Ley Tengku Mahaleel being crowned overall champion of the Super Sporting class for professional drivers, 16-year-old Hayden Haikal winning the Sporting class for amateur drivers, and musician and TV personality Shawn Lee emerging at the top of the Promotional class for celebrity racers. Having completed 75% of the series or three of the planned four rounds, the finale of Malaysia’s premier street racing series originally scheduled for April 17-19 at the Sepang International Circuit was cancelled with the announcement of the Movement Control Order (MCO) and the advice against holding any public activities and gatherings until the end of the year.
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We continue our modification and customization to our Yello Mello with a new monoshock from Racing Boy (RCB) M2 Line forY15ZR (208mm), we’ve brought one today as the standard one that was fitted from the manufacturer wasn’t giving the handling and the confidence on the Skyteam PBR110, I wanted after I had upgraded the front forks oil to a higher viscosity fork oil. (done at Chia Motor PJ) Of course, a proper front fork service is only half of the equation, so here we after 2 weeks of jittery riding we finally got it changed. Immediately the handling was improved. Although the chosen monoshock was not the top of the line from RCB the rear felt much better and confidence improved tremendously. The rear 10 inch tyre does give a better traction now compare to the stock mono.
Y15ZR (208mm Yellow Coils, just like Ohlins and matching with Yello Mello) and Honda RS150 (225mm Red Coils).
Rear Mono brought & installed at Advanced Cycle Sales & Service Centre Address: No. 86, Jalan SS 4A/1, Sri Setia Sungai Way, 47300 Petaling Jaya. Front Fork service with thicker viscosity fork oil done at Chia Motor PJ. Address: No. 11, Jalan 21/17, Sea Park, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
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Want to be a better human being and live a better life? Find out how motorcycles will do more than just make you look cool. 1. Riding A Motorcycle Makes You Cool "When you see someone on a motorcycle, it doesn't matter what kind, you think: Its so cool and where they are going? This is the heart of all other reasons to ride a bike and the of coolness comes from respectfulness toward other bikers. Bikers are a cool lot! 2. You'll Find Your Zen Part of being cool as a motorcyclist is you don't get upset when it's hot or rain. Regular and intelligent ride you'll be less enraged by other road users. Because you know centering your anger on one person or thing only results in lost concertation. On the road, the constant monitoring of your situation— speed, angle, body posture, road condition, lane position, possible hazards, etc. For me it serves as a meditation that clears your mind of the unnecessary and proven to lessen the everyday stresses'. On a bike you find mindfulness and inner peace with your self, some of which will stay with you, even when you’re off the bike. Good gears are important too for safe and happy commuting but mindful it may not come cheap. But that said I'm still willing to bet my last Ringgit that the motorbike will comes out tops as a great stress reliever.
3. Commuting is Easier and More Fun Riding a bike makes more sense for everyday transport. Riding a motorcycle means you will get to work sooner and with less frustration in the traffic. There's plenty of advantage to getting to work on two wheels. The financial benefit is bikes can be fuel efficient. A good 250cc machine will give you upward of 100km with 2.5 litre with basic maintenance (e.g., oil changes) is easier on a motorcycle, you can save some cash there too if you DiY. Don’t forget there are no tolls fees too. Find a parking is easier and parking is low and even bike parks free in many places! 4. Mother Earth Will Thank You With the era of 4-Strokes, modern motorcycles are much greener now. As a knock-on effect of fuel efficiency, motorcycles are a greener choice of transportation. But maybe not so much if you're still thrashing around on a twostroke, but any modern bike will have to meet increasingly strict environmental Euro standards. If your engine is running for less time, it spends less time putting crap CO2 in the air. If you go electric, even better, of course!
5. Your Health Will Improve Some claimed riding motorcycles will help you lose weight. We bikers burns more calories in an hour riding a motorcycle than driving a car. Wearing a full suit in the scorching heat is also a good weight-loss technique improving and generally happier, more confidant, kinder so the simple truth bikers usually have the right attitude. 6. You will meet the Nicest People Using terms like "brotherhood" or "sisterhood" in applying the connection between motorcyclists quickly. The idea of there being a special bond between the purchasers of a mass produced item is silly. I am no more spiritually linked to other motorcyclists than I am other consumers of Kraft macaroni and cheese. And yet, and yet... there is something. Depending on the country, you'll be greeted by waves or nods or extended feet when you pass other riders. Motorcycling induces a small town friendliness among its participants, no matter where they are in the world. Showing up somewhere on a bike means people will go out of their way to talk to you, to share stories. If you're open to this, you'll find yourself meeting people with whom you might otherwise never have had an opportunity to interact, people from outside your socioeconomic/ religious/racial circles. And you will be better for it.
8. Connection to the people 7. Freedom and the world around you "Freedom" is such an overused word I sometimes question The freedom you gain from riding whether anyone really knows a motorcycle helps you what it means. But I can't think appreciate the things in your life of a better one to use in because you'll know you are free describing the sense of selfto be a part of them but not sufficiency and independence obligated. The people and things that comes from the simple act you care about are things you've of getting on a bike and twisting chosen to care about. the throttle. But beyond that you will find We live in a jittery world; an even greater connection to there are so many demands for your surroundings, one that can our attention. If you are a person be difficult to articulate. in a relationship with kids, a I'm of the mind that swimming family, a job and ambitions, it in a river is inherently better than may at times feel that everything staring at a picture of that river. you do is at the service of Life is better when lived. But our someone or something else; that cars are so climate controlled and every action you take is directed infotainment loaded that the by something external. experience of driving somewhere On a motorcycle, it's just your is almost indistinguishable from little head inside that helmet. the experience of watching the You are in control of you, totally same drive unfold on a television and completely. You feel the screen. In the modern world we immediacy of your actions and spend a shocking amount of time decisions. The zen state pushes blocking that world out. away anxiety about deadlines On a motorcycle you climb out and bills to pay, and whether that of the "cave" and you are no girl at Starbucks was flirting when longer looking at shadows, but she told you to have a nice day. seeing the true objects of the ď Š world, experiencing them with all It's not selfishness, but simply your senses. the realization of the fullness of Admittedly, this isn't always yourself. On a bike you feel like a fantastic (when you're riding complete human being, not an through a thunder storm or insignificant part of something behind a pungent garbage truck, else. And with this knowledge for example), but soon you find you'll find your interactions with you're willing to tolerate the your partner, kids, family, job, occasional negative for the sake ambitions and so on, will of being able to fully experience improve. the positives.
9. It can be damned exciting I'm slightly averse to hyping the thrill aspect of motorcycling because too often it gets phrased in terms of fear and risk. In and of themselves, I'm not the sort of person who likes those things, and I suspect there are plenty of people who would be put off by them. I mean, imagine trying to sell the idea of motorcycling to your mother: "It's great, Mom, because there's an increased probability of your dying in horrible ways." Nope! That doesn't work for me. But I will admit that there is an adrenaline aspect. When I push the bike above the speed limit, or swoop through a section of corners, or again make an unsuccessful attempt at a wheelie, there is that rush of buzzing happiness and giggling laughter. That is, without question, one of the reasons I ride. For some people it is the only reason they ride. Regardless of your attitude toward risk (remember, because you are free on a motorcycle you are equally free to make decisions that mitigate risk) there's no denying that motorcycling is fun. What did I miss? Despite the fact this article is really long, I feel I've forgotten one or two other reasons for riding. If you're one of the people who's taken the time to read the above (thank you!), rather than skipping straight to the comments to complain about a list, I'd appreciate your adding to it. What did I miss? If you were trying to convince someone to take up riding, what would you tell them?
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