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Finalis Pulsar Dareventure Bawa Pulang Motosikal Modenas!

Rancangan realiti motosikal pertama di Malaysia, Pulsar Dareventure oleh Modenas akhirnya sampai ke penghujung dengan tiga pemenang diumumkan di The Garage KL, hari ini.

Rancangan terbabit yang sebelum ini diadakan di Nepal, Sri Lanka dan Peru merupakan edisi pertama seumpamanya yang diadakan di Asia Tenggara.

Majlis yang berlangsung menyaksikan Leong Choon Yip dari Puchong, dinobat sebagai juara dan membawa pulang hadiah wang tunai RM5,000 serta sebuah Modenas Pulsar NS200.

Tempat kedua menjadi milik Paavignes Rao @ Vicky A/L Chandarh Roo dari Negeri Sembilan sementara wakil tunggal kaum hawa, Nik Norparhana Yasmin Nik Wel, dari Kelantan, ketiga.

“Saya rasa amat teruja kerana dapat muncul sebagai pemenang bagi edisi pertama Pulsar Dareventure. Disebabkan penyertaan agak ramai jadi saya agak terkejut kerana mampu muncul sebagai pemenang.

“Saya langsung tidak meletakkan sebarang harapan ketika mendaftarkan nama untuk menyertai cabaran ini. Pada masa sama, saya tidak menghantar video pun seperti yang dikehendaki tetapi entah macam mana saya mendapat makluman yang mengatakan nama saya telah tersenarai,” jelas Yip yang masih dengan raut wajah terkejut kerana muncul sebagai pemenang.

Sementara itu, Vicky yang muncul sebagai tempat kedua, akui dia hanya menyangka akan membawa pulang hadiah wang tunai kerana itulah yang diberitahunya di awal pertandingan.

“Saya memang bersyukur, saya tidak menyangka akan membawa pulang sebuah motosikal Modenas V15! Ketika penggambaran memang tiada berita pasal mendapat hadiah motosikal kecuali bagi tempat pertama,”ujarnya.

Vicky turut berkongsi bagaimana kejayaannya di Pulsar Dareventure secara tidak langsung dibantu ayahnya.

“Minat saya menunggang motosikal datang dari ayah saya. Dia memang berminat dengan jentera dua roda. Pada awalnya, minat saya terhadap motosikal tidak seberapa tetapi sebaik diberi peluang merasai jentera NS 200 ketika penggambaran rancangan ini, saya berasa sangat gembira!”tambahnya.

Bagi Nik, yang datang jauh daripada Kelantan – pada awalnya sedikit keberatan untuk datang ke Kuala Lumpur kerana terpaksa menempuh perjalanan yang jauh sebelum dipujuk Modenas – ternyata kehadirannya tidak sia-sia kerana selain daripada membawa pulang wang tunai RM1,500, Modenas turut membuat kejutan dengan menghadiahkan sebuah Modenas Kriss MR2!

Dia juga merupakan satu-satunya pemilik NS200 dikalangan finalis hari ini.

“Disebabkan saya memiliki NS200 sendiri jadi tidak terlalu lasak dengan motosikal tersebut sehinggalah saya diberi peluang untuk mencuba jentera sama yang disediakan Modenas. Barulah, saya dapat merasai kemampuan sebenar Pulsar.

“Meskipun kami diberikan pelbagai cabaran dan halangan tetapi dengan jentera Pulsar saya dapat berasakan kami mampu mengatasi halangan yang jauh lebih sukar,”katanya.

Nik turut berkongsi kisah bagaimana dia membuat keputusan yang tepat untuk membeli Pulsar sebelum ini.

“Saya telah menyaksikan pelbagai video reviu Pulsar NS200 dan daripada pengamatan saya, sememangnya motosikal ini memuaskan hati saya apatah lagi harganya yang di bawah RM10,000. Secara peribadi, model ini merupakan langkah baik sebelum beralih ke jentera yang lebih besar. Saya juga bercadang untuk beralih ke Modenas Dominar 400 tetapi saya perlu mendapatkan lesen B terlebih dahulu!”tambahnya.

Rancangan Modenas Pulsar Dareventure telah berjalan selama lapan episod dan menyaksikan para peserta menempuh pelbagai cabaran dengan menunggang Pulsar NS200 ke Selangor, Perak, Pahang dan Putrajaya.

Antara cabaran menarik dihadapi adalah cabaran paintball sambil menunggang, kuiz sejarah dan cabaran kerjasama dengan peserta lain.

Dalam perkembangan lain, Ketua Pegawai Operasi MODENAS, Roslan Roskan berkata program tersebut mencapai objektif utama iaitu memaparkan kemampuan sebenar Modenas Pulsar NS200.

“Kami gembira kerana Pulsar Dareventure edisi Malaysia berjalan dengan jayanya. Rancangan realiti ini berjaya memaparkan kemampuan penuh motosikal ini.

“Kami di Modenas berbesar hati kerana dapat bekerjasama dengan Bajaj daam menghasilkan jentera yang baru dan menyeronokkan kepada peminat dua roda di Malaysia,” katanya.

Modenas Dominar “Explore the Unexplored” Rides to Cherating

The fifth edition of the Modenas Dominar “Explore the Unexplored” took the owners from Kuantan to Cherating, Pahang.
The riders had lots of fun at the beaches.
They also took plenty of pictures and videos for the #motography and #motographymalaysia initiatives.

In this fifth edition of the Modenas Dominar “Explore the Unexplored” initiative, the owners rode from Kuantan to Cherating for fun and games.

The ride is part of the onging #Motography and #MotographyMalaysia initiatives which encourages Modenas Dominar 400 owners to submit photographs and videos of their travels. The footages can then be used by all Dominar 400 owners who wish to travel to those same exotic locations.

The riders grouped at Restoran Aliff for breakfast. Later, they were briefed on the day’s programmes and routes, and were soon flagged off. The first #Motography stop was at Pantai Teluk Mak Nik, or better known as Monica Bay.

At the beautiful destination featuring sand and surf line by casuarina trees, the riders went ahead to place their bikes for their best shots. The shots were then uploaded to the #motography social media site. The best shot wins prizes, by the way.

Moving on, the convoy rode to Warung Aziz Satar for lunch and refreshments.

The riders then travelled to another location at the Cherating beach for a five-a-side beach football match.

Finally, each rider partook a glass of fresh coconut water to bring this fifth “Explore the Unexplored” edition to a successful end.

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Kehadiran Memberangsangkan Di Karnival Gempak Santai Modenas

Karnival Gempak Santai Modenas telah menyaksikan penyertaan seramai 600 orang pemilik motosikal Modenas.
Pesta ini telah diadakan di Dataran Pantai Morib di Banting, Selangor.
Modenas telah menganjurkan pelbagai aktiviti yang menyeronokkan buat para hadirin.

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Gempak Santai Modenas Sees Huge Turnout

Gempak Santai Modenas carnival saw the participation of 600 Modenas bike owners.
The event was held at Dataran Pantai Morib in Banting, Selangor.
Modenas organized various fun programs for the attendees.

The Gempak Santai Modenas carnival saw a huge number of participants today.

The event was held at a seaside setting at Dataran Pantai Morib in Banting, Selangor, as a celebration for Modenas motorcycle owners.

Sure enough, participants showed up on some 600 Modenas motorcycles of all models including the current Dominar 400, Pulsar RS200, Pulsar NS200, Elegan 250 scooters, Jaguh cruisers and, KRISS and Dinamik variants. This large number hasn’t taken owners of other motorcycle makes into account.

As the name suggests, the atmosphere of the event was one of “santai” (relaxation). The riders, their friends and partners took to the beach, food and gift stalls while keeping an ear for the lucky draw.

Modenas organized a number of activities. They were the Autoshow, Cub Prix Demonstration, Lucky Draws, Tug-of-War Competition among Modenas motorcycle clubs, Safety Riding Clinic, Service Campaign, Test Ride, Karaoke, new model exhibition, booths selling motorcycle-related stuff, and so forth.

Also important during the event was the Service Campaign. Modenas owners serviced their bikes or had issues rectified on the spot. So popular was the campaign that some of the activities had to be carried outside the tents.

The aforementioned lucky draw went on throughout the day but the grand prize – a customized VT15 – was announced at the end of the day. The lucky winners walked away with hampers and products from the sponsors.

GIVI supported event by driving up in their transformer bus while Red Bull sold drinks at special prices.

Gempak Santai Modenas was sponsored by GIVI, Red Bull, Racing Boy, MotoNation and Samurai 2K.

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Konvoi Modenas Dominar “Explore the Unexplored” Menggegarkan Selatan Tanah Air!

Konvoi Modenas Dominar “Explore the Unexplored” telah kembali bagi tahun 2019 dengan pengembaraan yang lebih mengagumkan.
Tunggangan kali ini meliputi negeri Johor dari, Johor Bahru menuju ke Mersing dan Kluang.
16 orang pemilik Modenas Dominar D400 telah menyertai penunggangan yang mengujakan ini untuk inisiatif #MotographyMalaysia.

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Modenas Dominar “Explore the Unexplored” Ride goes down South!

The Modenas Dominar “Explore the Unexplored” ride returns in 2019 with more epic journeys.
This ride covered the state of Johor from Johor Bahru to Mersing and Kluang.
16 Modenas Dominar D400 owners took on this exciting ride for the #MotographyMalaysia initiative.

It was yet another successful and wonderful journey of the Modenas Dominar “Explore the Unexplored” ride as they explored the road down South. A convoy of 16 Modenas Dominar D400 owners took the streets from Mersing all the way Kluang for some good time under the sun and riding around the great state. (more…)

Konvoi “Explore The Unexplored” Modenas Dominar Kembali Untuk Pusingan Ke-4

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Modenas Dominar “Explore the Unexplored” Ride returns for Round 4!

Attention Modenas Dominar D400 owners from Southern Malaysia, Modenas wants you to join their next “Explore the Unexplored” ride happening this Saturday on 12^th January 2019! This ‘first come, first serve’ ride (via e-mail, details below) will start from Tebrau heading towards Mersing for a nice lunch (on them!) before making way to Kluang and back again. (more…)

New Malaysian Bike Introduced: Ottimo VIZ 110 – RM4,288

Ottimo is a home grown Malaysian brand.
The Ottimo VIZ 110 was designed in Malaysia with 70% of parts coming from China.
The Ottimo VIZ 110 seems to be a good bike, but is it priced too steep?

Mount Jerai of Kedah was ground zero for a historic day for Malaysia. The mountain, which is the highest in Kedah and offers stunning views of the Kedahan coast, was the venue for the launch of the newest Malaysian motorcycle brand – Ottimo.

Ottimo, which is Italian for ‘great’ – was established in January of 2018 by a group of visionaries and passionists. The CEO of the company is an accountant by training but has spent a great deal of his career in the manufacturing business. He is supported by a experienced team of engineers and executives, almost all of who have spent a great deal of their careers at Malaysia’s first motorcycle builder.

In just within a year, Ottimo Technologies Sdn Bhd (OTSB) has put together and launched their very first motorcycle, the VIZ110 step through commuter (kapcai).

As a first attempt, the VIZ110 has quite a lot to offer. It’s slim and sleek design is reminiscent of a certain Japanese model, but looks great anyway. It is powered by a Chinese-sourced single-cylinder, SOHC, air-cooled 107cc engine. The four-stroke engine puts out 5kW@8000rpm and 6.9Nm of torque at 6,000rpm. The carbureted engine can be brought to life either by a push-start button, or a more traditional kick-starter.

The engine is fed by a 3.6-litre fuel tank, which according to OTSB, is capable of travelling 180 kilometres before it needs to be refuelled again. Power is managed by a 4-speed gearbox.

Both wheels measure in at 17-inches, and the suspension consists of a regular telescopic fork up front while the rear offers a standard dual-shock suspension. As for the brakes, the front features a single disc with a twin-piston calliper, while the back features a conventional drum brake.

While all of this may seem pretty regular, the Ottimo VIZ110 does also offer some genius touches like a USB port and a slot to keep your phone while it is being charged. There are LED daytime running lights that not only aid road safety, but also makes the bike look really cool. Even the turn signals are made up of LED lights.

From what we saw at the launch ceremony, the VIZ110 seems to be a bike that has great potential. If the bike proves to be reliable, then the sky is the limit for OTSB. The VIZ 110 may be a partially Chinese made bike with 30% localisation with local parts, but it is very much a Malaysian product. OTSB showed us the early sketches and even the CAD files, so yes, the Malaysian team had a lot to do with the bike you see here.

And judging by the few hours we got to poke and prod around the bike, there are only three things that go against what seems like a good bike. First is the fact that it has very little under seat storage area. Secondly is the price, at RM4,288 before road tax and insurance, the price of the VIZ110 is quite steep and puts it square against the likes of Modenas and Benelli. And the price is only temporary, there will be a price revision after the first 500 units have been sold, so it may go down or worse. And finally, the VIZ110 is only available in Northern Malaysia, specifically Penang, northern Perak, Kedah and Perlis, so if you are anywhere else and want an Ottimo, well you can’t, yet.

OTSB says that it is adopting such a strategy to offer better quality control and better after sales support to its owners during the initial stages. With a sales target of 300 bikes a month for the first year, it is understandable that the company wants to keep the buyers closer to the headquarters, which is located in Sungai Petani. That way it can immediately offer support and also learn how their first motorcycle is handling real-world situations.

Also, in addition to having its manufacturing plant and spare parts centre in Gurun, Kedah, the company also plans to open a 3S centre in Sungai Petani by February 2019.

The Ottimo VIZ110 is now available in Northern Malaysia with two colour variants – Syinta Red (top) and Syantik Blue (bottom).

Photos from the launch ceremony and close ups of the VIZ110.

Konvoi Modenas Dominar 400 Ke Kuantan – “When Life’s A Beach”

Konvoi Modenas Dominar 400 yang terkini menuju ke Kuantan, Pahang.
Ianya merupakan konvoi bermalam pertama dalam siri tunggangan ini.
Turut diadakan aktiviti pencarian harta karun dan berhimpun mengelilingi unggun api.

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Modenas Dominar 400 Ride to Kuantan – “When Life’s a Beach”

The next Modenas Dominar 400 ride was to Kuantan, Pahang.
It was the first overnight convoys for the series of rides.
There were also a treasure hunt and bonfire gathering in addition to #motography.

Modenas organized another ride for Modenas Dominar 400 owners, this time to the seaside city of Kuantan, Pahang.

The ride was also part of Bajaj’s #motography and Modenas’ #motographymalaysia initiatives. The project seeks to collate the best pictures of the best riding destinations worldwide from Dominar owners themselves; since the manfucturer calls the Dominar 400 a sport tourer.

There were many differences to the ride this time. It was to be the first with an overnight stay, the fun games are more extensive and there was a bonfire at the beach.

The twenty participants, backup crew, marshals and representatives of Bajaj Auto grouped at the Modenas HQ in Glenmarie on early Saturday morning for some light breakfast. A representative from Bajaj said a few words before the safety briefing.

Light rain started to fall just as we were leaving the Modenas HQ. Indeed, it had been raining heavily all across the nation for the entire week and it was definitely on our minds. The roads were still wet from the midnight shower.

We proceeded all the way to the Karak Highway from there. Traffic was already starting to pick up although it was just around 9am. There were no large groups of weekend Karak GP riders, thankfully.

We refueled at a Shell station along the Karak Highway before exiting toward Lancang. From there it was a direct ride to the Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary for the first #motography stop.

Participants had a great time mingling with the elephants, although we could not get in our motorcycles in to shoot pictures. Entrance is free, but visitors could contribute any amount they so wished.

Visitors can also purchase bundles of sugar cane at RM3 and feed the elephants. There were two sections, one for the babies and teenaged elephants, and another for the adults.

Without the benefit of a guide, we could only surmise that the elephants were rescued and/or brought in for treatment. A baby had a leg in a crutch, an adult had malformed from legs. It was sad to see on one hand, but we took comfort that they are well-cared for.

Later, the rangers brought three full-grown elephants out for a walk around the sanctuary. And my, were they huge!

We left the sanctuary and re-entered on the East Coast Highway (LPT), stopping again this time at the Gambang R&R for fuel.

We arrived at the seaside Mandurah Hotel just in time to for lunch and check in. The hotel served lunch at the seaside terrace and the cool ocean breeze was a welcomed relief after riding in the heat.

A treasure hunt was held later that afternoon. The hotel staff had done a great job to set it up. They even handed us sticks of mosquito repellant. Participants were broken into groups and they had to solve puzzles, dash on the beach, do push-ups, commando crawl and dig into the sand for their “treasure.” The winners walked away with RM100 in cash per person.

Fishermen were returning to their base while all these were happening.

Dinner was again served at the beachside terrace while an excellent three-piece band belted out hit after hit song. The hotel staff lit the bonfire on the beach in the meantime.

We adjourned to bonfire where the CEO of Modenas, En. Amirudin Abdul Kadir addressed the riders. Participants also forward questions regarding their bikes to the Modenas crew and Bajaj representatives.

We arose early the next day for breakfast and checked out for the return trip. But first, we headed to Cherating for the second #motorgraphy stop. The hotel staff were also at hand to send us off. (We recommending staying at the Mandurah Hotel if you plan on visiting the Kuantan seafront.)

The resort town is only 30 km or so from the hotel but traffic and road condition (including a flooded stretch) forced us ride (really) slow. The participants were given 30 minutes to seek their preferred sites for photography.

With that done, we rode back out to the LPT.

But bikers beware! The highway is so arrow-straight that car drivers often speed here like it was the front straight of the Sepang International Circuit. They have so little patience that they even resort to overtaking on the emergency lane (video coming up).

We stopped at the Gambang R&R for fuel and decided that the ride should follow the “free and easy” format compared to a convoy for safety and avoid holding up traffic while we overtake other vehicles en masse.

We met up for one last time at the Genting Sempah R&R before saying our goodbyes.