Wahid Ooi, Author at BikesRepublic.com

Malaysia Menang Empat Anugerah di Asia Harley Days 2025

Malaysia meraih empat anugerah di Asia Harley Days 2025 (AHD) yang diadakan pada 21–22 November di Midwinter, Khao Yai, Thailand.

Anugerah Pencapaian Menunggang Cemerlang – Rekod Unik disampaikan kepada Dato’ Anand dan K.V.R. Sanjevee kerana berjaya mencatatkan perjalanan tertinggi di Umling La Pass menggunakan Harley-Davidson Fat Boy.

Malaysia turut menerima anugerah Komuniti H-D Terbaik untuk Acara bagi Desaru International Bike Week. Acara ini terpilih daripada pelbagai acara komuniti di seluruh Pasaran Membangun Asia.

Dalam kategori H-D Custom Kings Asia – Raja Segala Raja, David Harrison muncul juara dengan motosikal ‘custom‘ Electra Glide Highway King beliau yang dinamakan “El Patron.” Beliau merupakan finalis yang mendapat mata undian tertinggi justeru mewakili Malaysia ke peringkat akhir serantau di Thailand.

Anugerah keempat, Kontinjen Terbesar ke Asia Harley Days 2025, disampaikan kepada Kelab Motosikal HRB Malaysia, yang mencatatkan penyertaan tertinggi dalam kalangan Pasaran Membangun Asia di luar Thailand.

Keempat-empat pengiktirafan ini menyerlahkan kecemerlangan prestasi Malaysia pada acara tersebut, sekaligus menjadikannya negara dengan kemenangan anugerah terbanyak dalam satu malam di kalangan Pasaran Membangun Harley-Davidson Asia, yang merangkumi Filipina, Thailand, Korea Selatan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Taiwan, Singapura, India, Hong Kong, dan Macau.

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Malaysia Wins Four Awards at Asia Harley Days 2025

Malaysia secured four awards at Asia Harley Days 2025 (AHD), held on 21 – 22 November at Midwinter, Khao Yai, Thailand.

The Outstanding Riding Achievement – Unique Record award was presented to Dato’ Anand and K.V.R. Sanjevee for achieving the highest ride on Umling La Pass using a Harley-Davidson Fat Boy.

Malaysia also received the Best H-D Community Event award for Desaru International Bike Week. The event was selected from community events across Asia’s Emerging Markets.

In the H-D Custom Kings Asia – King of the Kings category, David Harrison won with his customized Electra Glide Highway King named “El Patron.” He was highest voted Malaysian finalist and went on to represent Malaysia in the regional finals in Thailand.

The fourth award, Largest Contingent to AHD, was presented to HRB Motorcycle Club Malaysia, which achieved the highest participation among the Asia Emerging Markets outside of Thailand.

These four recognitions highlight Malaysia’s outstanding performance at the event, making it the country with the most awards won in a single night among Harley-Davidson’s Asia Emerging Markets, which include the Philippines, Thailand, South Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, Taiwan, Singapore, India, Hong Kong, and Macau.

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Kilometer 45 of Jalan Gua Musang-Lojing near Pos Blau Closed

The road at Kilometer 45 of the Jalan Gua Musang-Lojing near Pos Blau is closed to all vehicles due to a landslide.

According to an announcement via Facebook, the Public Works Department (JKR) informed that the closure begins today until a date to be announced later.

The public is advised to use two alternative routes as temporary access roads.

Road users from Gua Musang heading to Cameron Highlands, Pahang, can use the Sungai Koyan-Ringlet-Cameron Highlands route.

To go to Ipoh, Perak, users can take the Gua Musang-Sungai Koyan-Ringlet-Tapah-Ipoh route.

Meanwhile, a car plunged into a ravine in the area after its driver ignored a road closure order.

In the incident at 5 a.m., the victim, who was traveling from Cameron Highlands, Pahang, to Pasir Puteh, fell into the landslide ravine along with the vehicle because they used a route that had been closed since 12 midnight.

The incident was noticed by a Roadcare (M) Sdn Bhd worker who was monitoring the area when they heard someone calling for help.

The victim, who was rescued by fire and rescue personnel, was taken to the Pos Brooke Health Clinic for initial treatment.

Jalan Gua Musang-Lojing dekat Pos Blau Ditutup

Laluan di Kilometer 45 Jalan Gua Musang-Lojing berhampiran Pos Blau, ditutup kepada semua kenderaan akibat kejadian tanah runtuh.

Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) memaklumkan menerusi Facebook penutupan bermula hari ini (3 Disember) sehingga tarikh yang akan dimaklumkan kelak.

Orang ramai dinasihatkan untuk menggunakan dua laluan alternatif sebagai jalan perhubungan sementara.

Pengguna jalan raya dari Gua Musang yang mahu ke Cameron Highlands, Pahang boleh menggunakan laluan Sungai Koyan-Ringlet-Cameron Highlands.

Untuk ke Ipoh, Perak pula, pengguna boleh menggunakan laluan Gua Musang-Sungai Koyan-Ringlet-Tapah-Ipoh.

Dalam pada masa yang sama, sebuah kereta telah terjatuh ke dalam gaung di kawasan tersebut apabila pemandunya mengingkari arahan jalan tutup.

Dalam kejadian pada 5 pagi itu, mangsa yang dalam perjalanan dari Cameron Highlands, Pahang ke Pasir Putihter jatuh ke dalam gaung tanah runtuh bersama kenderaannya kerana melalui laluan yang sudah ditutup bermula 12 tengah malam.

Kejadian terbabit disedari seorang pekerja Roadcare (M) Sdn Bhd yang sedang memantau kawasan terbabit apabila mendengar suara orang meminta tolong.

Mangsa yang diselamatkan oleh anggota bomba dibawa ke Klinik Kesihatan Pos Brooke untuk menerima rawatan awal.

Skuter MODA AERO-E Dilancarkan, Dari RM5,189

MDUA Motor Sdn. Bhd. menambah satu lagi model ke dalam portfolio mereka hari ini, yang dinamakan MODA AERO-E.

Pertama, walaupun namanya kedengaran seperti motosikal elektrik, ia sebenarnya dikuasakan oleh enjin pembakaran dalaman (ICE). Aero-E diposisikan sebagai skuter mobiliti bandar, dilengkapi dengan enjin mesra bahan api dan kemudahan buat penunggang skuter.

Reka bentuknya membezakannya dengan lebih ramping, berbanding MOCA yang menonjolkan gaya skuter klasik. Sementara itu, model Sporter S merupakan skuter jenis “sporty”, manakala Shifter 400X merupakan cabaran Moda di dalam segment skuter lasak.

Ciri-ciri utama

Enjin berinjeksi bahan api, SOHC, 4 lejang, sejuk udara 118.8cc yang menghasilkan 9.1 hp @ 7,500 RPM, dan 9.5 Nm @ 6,000 RPM.
Tork maksimum yang lebih tinggi daripada kuasa kuda maksimum sentiasa menjadi ciri terbaik untuk enjin berfokuskan kegunaan di dalam bandar.

Penghantaran kuasa melalui CVT dan pacuan akhir tali sawat (v-belt).
Tugas suspensi disandang oleh fork teleskopik (hadapan) dan monoshok (belakang) yang menyokong lengan ayunan sebelah tunggal.

Sistem brek terdiri daripada cakera tunggal di depan dan dram di belakang.
Saiz tayar dan rim ialah 90/90-14 (hadapan), dan 100/90-14 (belakang) dengan tayar tanpa tiub.

MODA mendakwa ketinggian tempat duduk ialah 780 mm.
Tangki bahan api memuat 5.5 liter petrol.

Ruang penyimpanan di bawah tempat duduk mempunyai kapasiti 6.5 liter.
Skrin LCD menyediakan data penunggaan.

Lampu LED di semua bahagian.
Port pengecasan USB dan USB-C.

Moda Aero-E boleh didapati dalam warna Cobalt Blue, dan Carmine Red, dan dijual pada harga runcit RM5,189.00 (tanpa cukai jalan, pendaftaran dan insurans) di semua pengedar sah MODA di seluruh negara.

Untuk maklumat lanjut, sila layari saluran media sosial Moda.

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MODA AERO-E SCOOTER Launched

MDUA Motor Sdn. Bhd. adds another model to their portfolio today, called the MODA AERO-E.

Firstly, although the name sounds as if it is an electric motorcycle, it is powered by an internal combustion engine. The Aero-E is positioned as an urban mobility scooter, complete with a fuel-friendly engine and the conveniences of riding a scooter.

Its design distinguishes itself by being sleek, compared to the MOCA which embodies the classic scooter look. On the other hand, the Sporter S is performance-oriented, while the Shifter 400X is Moda’s entry into the adventure scooter segment.

Highlights

Fuel injected, SOHC, 4 stroke, air cooled 118.8cc engine which produces 9.1 hp @ 7,500 RPM, and 9.5 Nm @ 6,000 RPM.
More torque than maximum horsepower is always a great character for urban-centric engines.

Power transmission is via a CVT and V-belt final drive.
Suspension duties are carried out by telescopic forks (front) and a monoshock (rear) which supports a single-sided swingarm.

Brakes are a single-disc up front and drum at the back.
Tyre and rim sizes are 90/90-14 (front), and 100/90-14 (rear) with tubeless tyres.

MODA claims the seat height of 780 mm.
The fuel tank takes 5.5 litres of unleaded.

The underseat storage space has a capacity of 6.5 litres.
An LCD screen provides riding data.

All-around LED lights.
USB and USB-C charging ports.

The Moda Aero-E is available in Cobalt Blue, and Carmine Red, and retails for RM5,189.00 (without road tax, registration and insurance) at all authorised MODA dealers nationwide.

For more information, please Moda’s social media channels.

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Lebih 1,000 Kenderaan Milik Warga Malaysia Terkandas di Hat Yai

Lebih 1,000 kenderaan rakyat Malaysia dipercayai terperangkap di Hat Yai, ekoran banjir teruk yang melanda bandar itu sejak 22 November 2025.

Ketika ditemuramah oleh Berita Harian, Pengerusi Pasukan Bomba Sukarela Sungai Petani (PBS), Leong Beng Tat, menyatakan antara 1,200 hingga 1,500 kenderaan terperangkap dalam banjir tersebut, termasuk motosikal dan kereta yang tenggelam di tempat letak kereta bawah tanah hotel.

Usaha pemulihan terbantut sekatan yang menghalang lori tunda Malaysia memasuki kawasan terjejas.

“Lori tunda Malaysia tidak dibenarkan masuk. Jadi kenderaan terpaksa ditunda lori tunda Thailand sehingga ke sempadan sebelum kami ambil alih,” kata Leong seperti dilaporkan akhbar nasional itu.

Beliau berkata sekatan itu memaksa sesetengah pemilik mengatur tunda sendiri di Thailand, kerana banyak polisi insurans tidak melindungi kejadian di luar negara. Ada juga yang berserah meninggalkan kenderaan mereka kerana kerosakan teruk.

Leong menyatakan pasukannya menerima banyak mesej terima kasih daripada rakyat Malaysia yang diselamatkan sewaktu operasi. Sebanyak 23 pasukan penyelamat sukarela Malaysia dikerahkan membantu mangsa banjir.

“Ramai yang meluahkan rasa syukur. Semua yang kami selamatkan kemudian memberitahu mereka selamat pulang ke rumah,” katanya.

Air banjir di Hat Yai, tambahnya, lambat surut kerana kawasan itu berada di tanah rendah.

Leong juga mengimbau insiden melibatkan mesej palsu yang mendakwa seorang pelancong Malaysia maut.

“Kami terpaksa ketepikan kerja lain untuk mencari, tetapi apabila tiba, tiada kes sedemikian. Menyebabkan hati kecil apabila orang menyebarkan cerita ini,” ujarnya.

Operasi penyelamatan itu sendiri jauh daripada mudah.

“Dua bot kami terbalik akibat arus deras,” kata Leong.

“Kami mempertaruhkan nyawa untuk sampai kepada mereka, tetapi ada yang masih menghantar mesej mengelirukan harapan diselamatkan dahulu.”

Beliau berkata semua mangsa yang mereka temui berada dalam keadaan baik dan jelas lega melihat pasukan penyelamat Malaysia di lokasi.

“Mereka gembira melihat kami di sana, dan bangga dengan usaha yang kami lakukan,” tambahnya. – The Malay Mail

More than 1,000 Malaysian Vehicles Stranded in Hat Yai

More than 1,000 Malaysian vehicles are believed to be stranded in Hat Yai, following a severe flood which submerged the city from 22nd November 2025.

Speaking to Berita Harian, Leong Beng Tat, chair of the Sungai Petani Volunteer Firefighting Team (PBS), said between 1,200 and 1,500 vehicles were caught in the floods, including motorcycles and cars submerged in hotel basement car parks.

Recovery efforts have been hampered by restrictions that prevent Malaysian tow trucks from entering the affected areas.

“Malaysian tow trucks simply aren’t allowed in. So the vehicles have to be moved by Thai tow trucks up to the border before we can take over,” Leong said, as reported by the national daily.

He said the restrictions has left some owners to arrange their own towing in Thailand, as many insurance policies do not cover incidents abroad. There are also those who have resigned themselves to abandoning their vehicles due to extensive damage.

Leong said his team had received numerous messages of thanks from Malaysians who were rescued during the operation. A total of 23 Malaysian volunteer rescue teams were deployed to assist those trapped by the floods.

“Many expressed their gratitude. Everyone we rescued later told us they had made it home safely,” he said.

Floodwaters in Hat Yai, he added, have been slow to recede because the area sits on low ground.

Leong also recalled an incident involving a false message that claimed a Malaysian tourist had died.

“We had to drop other work and go searching, but when we arrived, there was no such case. It’s disheartening when people circulate these stories,” he said.

The rescue operation itself was far from straightforward.

“Two of our boats capsized due to strong currents,” Leong said.

“We risked our lives to reach people, but some still sent misleading messages hoping to be rescued first.”

He said all the victims they eventually reached were in good condition and visibly relieved to see Malaysian rescuers on the ground.

“They were glad to see us there, and proud of the effort we put in,” he added. – The Malay Mail

Skuter Pengembara Voge SR450X Didedahkan

Sebuah lagi pengeluar bakal menyertai (atau mengancam) segmen skuter pengembara, iaitu Voge, selepas mereka melancarkan Voge SR450X.

Skuter kembara kini bukan sahaja mendapat sambutan hebat di Malaysia, malah telah menjadi fenomena di seluruh dunia. Revolusi ini dimulakan oleh Honda X-ADV, diikuti oleh ADV350 dan ADV160. Kini beberapa pengeluar sudah memilikinya: Zontes, SYM, Keeway, Aveta, Moda. Malah Aprilia turut menyertai gelanggang dengan memperkenalkan SR GT 400 di EICMA.

Namun, dapat dilihat dengan jelas bahawa pertarungan sebenar berada dalam segmen 300cc-400cc.

Walaupun memiliki profil sisi yang mirip dengan Zontes 368G, model Voge mempunyai ciri rekabentuk yang berbeza di bahagian hadapan dengan lampu utamanya yang disusun secara bertindan.

Tidak seperti pesaingnya, model Voge ini dikuasakan oleh enjin dua silinder 398cc sejukan cecair dan suntikan bahan api, yang menghasilkan 41.5 hp pada 8,000 rpm dan tork 43.9 Nm pada 5,750 rpm. Berdasarkan torknya yang lebih tinggi, adalah jelas di sini bahawa Voge memposisikan SR450X sebagai skuter yang lebih cenderung untuk off-road.

Namun, kenyataan media mereka menyatakan sebaliknya: “skuter serba boleh yang direka untuk perjalanan harian bandar dan penunggaan kembara” dan melaksanakan tugas seperti “menelusuri kesesakan lalu lintas bandar, perjalanan hujung minggu yang panjang, atau sedikit laluan lasak”.

Ciri-ciri lain termasuk roda berlidi dengan tayar tanpa tiub, palang perlindungan logam, rak bagasi aluminium, pencahayaan LED penuh, dan ruang penyimpanan di bawah tempat duduk yang besar yang muat sehingga dua helmet. Ia juga mempunyai sistem penghidup tanpa kunci, dan petak sarung tangan yang boleh dikunci. Terdapat empat pemijak kaki boleh lipat juga, seperti Zontes 368G.

Casisnya dilengkapi fork terbalik, penyerap hentakan belakang KYB boleh laras, dan kaliper brek depan J.Juan.

Anda boleh yakin sepenuhnya bahawa MForce Bike Holdings akan membawanya ke Malaysia.

2026 Voge SR450X Debuts

Another manufacturer is set to join (or spoil) the adventure party, namely Voge, after they launched the Voge SR450X.

The adventure scooter has found great following not in Malaysia, apparently, as it has become a phenomenon the world over. The revolution was started by the Honda X-ADV, which was followed by the ADV350 and ADV160. Now several makers has one: Zontes, SYM, Keeway, Aveta, Moda. Even Aprilia is joining the fray by unveiling the SR GT 400 at EICMA.

But it can be seen clearly that the real fight is in the 300cc-400cc segment.

Although having a side profile similar to that of the Zontes 368G, the Voge entry has a different design language up front with its stacked main lights.

Unlike the competition, the Voge model is powered by a 398cc liquid-cooled, fuel-injected twin-cylinder engine, which produces 41.5 hp at 8,000 rpm and 43.9 Nm of torque at 5,750 rpm. Judging by being more torquey, it is apparent here that Voge is positioning the SR450X as an off-road-biased scooter.

Their press release says differently, though: “a versatile scooter designed for both urban commuting and adventure riding” and performing tasks such as “navigating city traffic, long weekend rides, or even a touch of off-road”.

Other highlights include tubeless spoked wheels, metal crash bars, an aluminium luggage rack, full LED lighting, and large underseat storage that can fit up to two helmets. It also features keyless ignition, and a lockable glove box. There are four foldable footpegs, too, like the Zontes 368G.

The chassis gets upside-down forks, adjustable KYB rear shock absorbers, and J.Juan front brake calipers.

You can bet your bottom dollar that MForce Bike Holdings will be bringing it to Malaysia.

Yamaha Ego Gear Pro Hybrid telah Dilancarkan, Dari RM6,198

The Yamaha Ego Gear Pro hybrid dengan tren kuasa hibrid telah dilancarkan, yang menambah dimensi ekonomi dan utiliti baharu kepada skuter bandar.

Kenderaan hibrid menggabungkan enjin pembakaran dalaman dengan motor elektrik, biasanya sebagai kaedah untuk mengurangkan penggunaan bahan api. Hasil sampingan daripadanya juga meningkatkan tork sistem pacuan yang menghasilkan pecutan yang lebih baik. Jenis kenderaan hibrid bukan ‘plug-in‘ ini mempunyai bateri khas untuk motor pacuannya, dan dicas semasa penunggang membrek (sistem pembrekan menjana semula) dan juga ketika motosikal bergerak ke hadapan.

Walaubagaimanapun, skuter baharu ini disasarkan kepada golongan muda. Namun, kami melihatnya sebagai kenderaan harian yang praktikal dan ekonomik.

Ciri-ciri utama Yamaha Ego Gear Pro hibrid:

Enjin 125cc, satu silinder, SOHC, dua injap, penyejukan udara dengan teknologi Yamaha Blue Core.
Ia digandingkan dengan Smart Moto Generator (SMG) yang menyediakan fungsi Power Assist untuk membantu pecutan dari keadaan berhenti.

Yamaha menyatakan bahawa SMG tersebut berintegrasi dengan lancar bersama ciri Stop & Start.
Enjin itu sendiri menghasilkan kuasa maksimum 8.3 hp @ 6,500 RPM, dan tork maksimum 9.9 Nm @ 5,000 RPM.

Tork maksimum ditingkatkan kepada 10.6 Nm @ 4,500 RPM apabila motor elektrik berfungsi bersama-sama enjin.
Kuasa enjin dihantar ke roda belakang terlebih dahulu melalui klac empar kering, CVT, dan akhirnya melalui tali-V.

Roda bersaiz 12 inci, di depan dan belakang.
Brek cakera di hadapan dan brek gelendong di belakang mengendalikan tugas pembrekan.

Ruang penyimpanan di bawah tempat duduk mempunyai kapasiti 18 liter.
Ketinggian tempat duduk disenaraikan sebagai 750 mm.

Tangki bahan api memuatkan 5.1 liter bahan api.
Yamaha mendakwa motosikal ini mempunyai berat basah hanya 95 kg.

Ciri-ciri lain termasuk panel meter LCD yang mempunyai kekonduksian Y-Connect.
Berhubung dengan apl Y-Connect membolehkan notifikasi panggilan dan mesej, peringatan penyelenggaraan, data penggunaan bahan api, dan lokasi letak kereta motosikal.

Pencahayaan semestinya LED di keseluruhan bahagian.

Yamaha Ego Gear Pro hibrid dijual pada harga runcit RM6,198, tanpa insurans, cukai jalan, dan pendaftaran.

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YAMAHA EGO GEAR PRO Hybrid Launched, from RM6,198

The Yamaha Ego Gear Pro hybrid has been launched, adding a new economic and utility dimensions to urban scooters.

A hybrid vehicle combines an internal combustion engine with an electric motor, usually as a method to reduce fuel consumption. An upshot in doing also boosts the powertrain’s torque resulting in better acceleration. This type of non-plug in hybrid vehicle feature a dedicated battery for that drive motor, and is charged when the rider brakes (regenerative braking) and the motorcycle is moving forward.

In any case, this new scooter is aimed at the younger crowd. However, we see it as a practical and economical commuter.

Highlights of the Yamaha Ego Gear Pro hybrid

125cc, single-cylinder, SOHC, two-valve, air-cooled, Yamaha Blue Core engine.
It is coupled to a Smart Moto Generator (SMG) which provides the Power Assist function which aids in accelerating from a stop.

Yamaha says that the SMG integrates seamlessly with the Stop & Start feature.
The engine itself produces a maximum power of 8.3 hp @ 6,500 RPM, and a maximum torque of 9.9 Nm @ 5,000 RPM.

Maximum torque is boosted to 10.6 Nm @ 4,500 RPM when the electric motor works together with the engine.
The engine’s power is transmitted to the rear wheel first through a dry centrifugal clutch, CVT, and finally via V-belt.

Wheels are 12 inches, front and back.
A disc brake up front and drum brake at the back handle braking duties.

The underseat storage compartment has a capacity of 18 litres.
Seat height is listed as 750 mm.

The fuel tank carries 5.1 litres of fuel.
Yamaha claims the bike has a wet weight of just 95 kg.

Other features include an LCD meter panel which features Y-Connect connectivity.
Connected to the Y-Connect app allows for call and message notifications, maintenance reminders, fuel usage data, and the bike’s parking location.