The 2019 Benelli RFS150i features new graphics and exhaust muffler.
The Special Edition (SE) version also has new graphics and coloured wheels.
The SE is priced from RM 7,488 while the standard is from RM 7,328.
Looking for a 150cc super underbone that’s different from cookie-cutter Yamaha Y15ZR and Honda RS150R? Check out the Benelli RFS150i, then, especially with new graphics for 2019.
Distributed by Mforce Bike Holdings Sdn. Bhd. since two years ago, the RSF150i has seen encouraging sales in the northern states of Penang and Kedah, while still a rarity in the Central and Southern regions.
However, Mforce will up the ante this year with newer and more aggressive graphics plus other updates, on top of the bike’s already sporty styling. The 2019 model also features a new muffler which enhances both the bike’s styling and engine performance.
Additionally, the RFS150i Special Edition (SE) has also been updated to feature blue bodywork and fluorescent green rims. On top of that, the throttle grip and adjustable brake lever are made from lightweight alloy.
The 2019 Benelli RFS150i are available from all authorized Benelli dealers. The Special Edition (SE) is priced from RM 7,488.00 and the Standard is from RM 7,238 (nett selling prices excluding insurance and road tax).
Ekoran sambutan hangat yang diterima sejak pelancaran Benelli RFS 150i dua tahun lalu, Mforce Bike Holdings kini memperkenalkan Benelli RFS 150i dengan grafik baharu yang lebih garang di samping mengekalkan harga yang berpatutan.
Jentera bersasaran 150cc semakin mendapat tempat di hati pengguna dua roda di Malaysia. Meskipun bersaing hebat dengan Yamah Y15 dan Honda RS150R namun penjualan RFS150i turut memberangsangkan ekoran harga yang ditawarkan adalah lebih kompetitif.
Benelli RFS 150i Black Standard
Pengenalan grafik baharu oleh Mforce ini dilihat bakal menarik lebih ramai penunggang motosikal selain daripada reka bentuk ekzos yang lebih bergaya.
Benelli RFS 150i Red Standard
Antara grafik yang diubah adalah di keseluruhan badan dan rim motosikal. Selain warna dan rekaan grafik, model dinaik taraf ini turut didatangkan dengan grip pendikit dan tuil brek boleh laras yang diperbuat daripada aloi ringan.
Harga baharu bagi RFS150i versi standard adalah RM7,238.00 sementara RM7,488.00 untuk versi SE. Kedua-dua harga dinyatakan adalah tidak termasuk cukai jalan dan insurans.
It runs on three spark plus instead of the usual single spark plug typical of single-cylinder engines.
Starts from RM6,988, making it the cheapest in its class.
The Benelli RFS150i is one of the most popular motorcycles of this week. Launched just about a week ago in Penang by new Malaysian Benelli distributor M Force Bike Holdings S/B, every motorcycle rider from here to Vietnam has been talking about Benelli’s first ever moped on all our social media channels.
The Benelli RFS150i is now available and starts from RM6,988 up to RM7,338.
The RFS150i was designed in Italy by Benelli’s team of designers, but was assembled in China, and there are plans to eventually assemble the bike here in Malaysia. We are fans of the overall design of the bike, and love the fact that it comes with LED daytime running lights. There is no other moped in the market right now that offers these lights, credit to Benelli.* (Ed – Actually the Yamaha Y15ZR has had LED DRL’s since 2015)
The RFS, which stands for Riders For Speed, has another unique feature in its engine, it runs on three spark plus instead of the usual single spark plug typical of single-cylinder engines. Three spark plugs may be more expensive to maintain and complicate to change, but it ensures that fuel is properly burnt with no wastage. Fuel that is burnt to its full potential gives you the maximum performance it is capable of, and reduces wastage thus making this bike run cleaner and more efficient.
The 149.8cc engine is liquid-cooled and puts out 15.5hp and 13Nm of torque; nothing to boast about but it actually performs better than the figures suggest. In real world conditions, there is good power for uphill climbs and decent acceleration. Fuel efficiency is what this bike was designed for, and though we can’t tell you how economical it is without riding it for longer than the 10 minutes we had with it, but with a six-speed gearbox and engine technologies designed to keep engine temperatures down to a minimum, we believe Benelli’s claims, for now.
It is a fairly light bike too, about 115kg’s dry and slightly over 120 ready to ride, the RFS150i felt nimble and sporty. The great handling of the RFS was aided by a upside down telescopic forks with 88mm of travel as well as an oil damped, single coil spring with 27mm of travel at the rear. The RFS150i is also the only moped with upside down front forks. Extra brownie points for Benelli again.
Overall quality was decent too, but we were riding bikes that were hastily assembled just a day or two before the launch, so we expect the final production model to feel better than. Price starts from just RM6,988 for the standard motorcycle, and goes up to RM7,338 for the special edition model which features special colours. This officially makes this the cheapest 150cc kapcai in its class.
