BMW HP4 Continue Its Legacy

BMW , the well known car and bike manufacturer just go with good momentum when launch HP4 model that continuing HP or HIGH PERFOMANCE model introduced in 2005. For information, the previous model for HP is HP2 Enduro, HP2 Megamoto, and HP2 Sport.

This 4 cylinder most lightweight and dynamic bike ever and will make the bike lover feels to have it. This bike have similar view to S1000RR model in back ( back lamp  and front (head lamp) view. While the engine powered by 999cc 139hp, this bike can sprint from 0 to 100km/h in just less than 3 seconds. Dont say about the top speed, surely it can hit 200km/h easily and speedometer will keep increasing the speed number as the throttle still open. However, fuel consumption is just good. Cruising about 110-120km/h just use less than 6 litre of fuel in 100km.

BMW HP4 also provide new electronic system that called Controller Area Network or CAN that controlled many link of parts, engine and anti-thief system. To make it more user friendly comfortable to its user, the suspension is just upgrade with Dynamic Damping Control or DCC that help user in many various type of riding style and road surface. This system directly link to Rain, Sport, Race, and Slick mode selection. Another is Race ABS system and Dynamic Traction Control will help rider more aggresive in track and more confident on the road in wet or dry tarmac surface.

Honda Future 125 For Malaysia Market

 

Boon Siew Honda Malaysia introduce new Honda Future 125 in their market list. This newest underbone bike with displacement of 124.8cc and selection of kick starter or electric starter model released. Still maintain the bullet proff engine, this bike driven by 4 speed constant mesh transmission. The bone of this bike maintain with backbone frame and this bike can go far than the other model due to 5.6 litre fuel capacity. Im sure this really helping for long range rider or bikers who like to travel for an hours without stop.  Inside the seat, located a space for storage enough for one helmet . Safety first, that make this model come with sportrims and full sets of disc brake front and rear for better grip while braking. To match the name of FUTURE itself, this bike perfomance with max hp of 7.6kW (9.6ps) / 7500rpm and max torque to 10.6Nm (1.08kgf.m) / 5500rpm.

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Quick Check Before Long Ride

Before you enjoy your journey, and to avoid any un-good situation, lets make some quick check and preparation especially for lone ranger.

• oil, change if needed
• coolant, change/fill if needed
• brake pads, if needed
• chain, clean and adjust if needed
• lights
• tires, change if needed 

Tools :

• WD-40
• extra light bulbs for the headlight and blinkers
• tire pressure gauge
• tire tube patching kit
• pliers
• screw driver medium size, Philips and flat head
• extra spark plugs
• spark plug remover
• spare clutch cable
•  wrench
• wrenches size 10, 12, or other standard sizes for your bike
• extra bolts and nuts, various sizes
• extra fuel 

First Aid Kit :

• band-aids
• bandages
• gauze
• scissors
• tape
• aspirin /pain killer
• anti diarrhea medicine
• tweezers (a good pair)
• nail clippers
• baby wipes
• anti-bacterial lotion
• blister patches
• extra supplements

And dont forget your personal item ( clothes, passport, camera, insurance card,maps,emergency phone number ) . Enjoy it!

1999 WSBK Donington Park Race

This is old video from 1999 WSBK series. Have 2 race. Enjoy the 20 minutes that full of action from your favourite riders.

RACE 1


RACE 2

Kawasaki ZX-6R 2008 VS Kawasaki ZX-6R 2009

A ride between ZX-6R 2008 and ZX-6R 2009, the result seems more improvement to 2009 model which is more lighter, powerfull than 2008 model ( 150hp) , stable between track and on the road use, and its like a baby ZX-10R because of its body curve. The exaust with new design make it like new speed machine was born. More info in this video. Check it out!