Here is another warrior in the Malaysian scooter war, proudly brought to you by MForce Bike Holdings Sdn. Bhd. Called the KEEWAY BX200i, it is set to fight in the 150-200cc sporty scooter segment.

Its sharp profile, fat tyres, and bright col announce its intentions from the get-go, and the spec-sheet is truly impressive, showing that Chinese motorcycle makers are serious in building a worldwide empire in the two-wheel market.

Highlights of the KEEWAY BX200i

• Powered by a 174cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve, single-cylinder engine.
• It produces 18.2 hp @ 8,500 RPM and 17.2 Nm @ 6,500 RPM.

• Engine power is sent to the rear wheel through a CVT transmission.
• The bike is built around what Keeway calls a ‘flat frame’ – we shall cover more about this in the future.

• The seat height is a low 790 mm off the ground.
• Its fuel tank has a capacity of 11 litres.

• Keeway claims a wet weight of 153 kg.
• The front suspension consists of conventional telescopic hydraulic forks.

• Suspending the rear is a pair of shock absorbers with remote reservoirs, that are adjustable for spring preload.
• Braking duties up front is handled by a 2-piston caliper squeezing on a 220 mm disc.

• The rear brake also features a 220mm disc, gripped by a 1-piston caliper.
• The brakes are supported by dual-channel ABS.

• Moving on to the electronics and electrics, the meter panel features a colour LCD screen.
• As with contemporary scooters, ignition is via a Keyless Start system.

• Front-facing dashcam.

MForce Bike Holdings Sdn. Bhd. launched the KEEWAY BX200i along with 5 other models in Taizhou, China, as part of their Top 68 Dealers’ Gala Dinner. Selling price for the bike is RM7,998.