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FLUX Rolls Out Malaysia’s First Motorcycle Subscription Service

Malaysia has become home to the first-of-its-kind motorcycle subscription service called Flux. This innovative service allows customers to enjoy a range of benefits, including flexible contracts, concierge services, and the ability to swap between different bike models during the subscription period.

FLUX offers Malaysia’s first motorcycle subscription service.
customers can select from a variety of motorcycles including EVs.

The service is structured around a security deposit paid upfront and a subscription term that ranges between 24 to 60 months. At the end of the subscription period, customers have the option to purchase the motorcycle for a guaranteed future value, which is determined based on the selected plan.

The subscription fee covers various aspects such as insurance, road tax, servicing, and maintenance, replacement of selected wear and tear items. The customers only have to pay for brake pads/discs and tires. Additionally, the service offers several models of motorcycles and scooters, including the Yamaha Y15ZR and 135LC, the Honda RS150R and Wave 125i, and the Blueshark R1 and R1 Lite electric scooters, as well as the Vespa LVX150.

The process begins with the customer selecting one of three plans, which range between 24 to 60 months, and a mileage package that includes 2,000 km, 2,750 km, or unlimited. Flux will then set a guaranteed future value depending on the selected plan. The customer can then make a reservation online and pay the security deposit/downpayment, with the selected motorcycle or scooter delivered within seven days.

Flux’s motorcycle subscription service offers numerous benefits to customers, including a concierge service that renews road tax and insurance, with reminders for scheduled maintenance. This service provides a hassle-free experience for customers, who can focus on enjoying their motorcycle without worrying about any additional costs or paperwork.

Moreover, the service allows for not only swapping between different bike models but also between motorcycles and cars provided by Flux, adding another layer of convenience and flexibility for customers.

Cara Terbaik Untuk Mengurangkan Kesesakan Trafik – Tunggangi Motosikal!

Menurut laporan kajian tentang kesesakan jalan raya dari Belgium baru-baru ini, cara yang terbaik untuk mengurangkan kesesakan trafik terutamanya ketika waktu puncak adalah dengan menukar satu per empat daripada pemandu kereta menjadi penunggang motosikal.
Kajian ini menyatakan bahawa hampir separuh, atau jumlah sebenarnya pada 40%, daripada kesesakan trafik dapat dikurangkan sekiranya 10% daripada pemandu kereta bertukar kepada motosikal.
Angka ini juga menunjukkan bahawa yang ianya dapat meningkatkan ruang parkir sebanyak 20% dan mengurangkan stress, masa yang terluang di atas jalan, dan kemungkinan yang lebih tinggi untuk hadir ke tempat kerja tanpa tekanan.

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Best way to stop Traffic Jams – Ride a Motorcycle!

According to a recent Belgian research on road congestion, the best way to stop traffic jams especially during rush hours if just a quarter of car drivers convert to riding motorcycles instead.

The research stated that almost half of traffic jams can be reduced if just 10% of drivers switched to motorcycles, 40% to be exact.

This figure also indicated that it can also increase parking spaces by up to 20% while decreasing stress, time spent on the road and higher probability of showing up to work stress-free.

In conjunction with the international Ride To Work Week (yes, there is such an awesome thing as this), we’ve been in a back and forth argument on the best way to commute especially to work. This is due to the fact that Malaysians are divided when it comes to which is the best option; car or motorcycle. (more…)

Suzuki files Patent for Two-Wheel Drive Hybrid Scooter

Suzuki has filed a patent for a two-wheel drive scooter recently at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
The patent shows a hybrid scooter with an electric engine powering the front and a conventional petrol engine driving the rear tyre
The scooter design looks like the Suzuki Burgman maxi-scooter

In reference to the people at Motorcycle.com, it seems like Suzuki has their plans set for the future with this latest patent for a two-wheel drive hybrid scooter. It was stated that the patent was filed at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in which you can see that it looks like a normal scooter apart from something fascinating drawings on the bike’s front end. (more…)

New SYM Cruisym 300 Scooter Previewed in Malaysia!

Back in November of last year, we reported that SYM Malaysia, which is represented locally by M Force Bike Holdings Sdn Bhd will be offering the Cruisym 300i model sometime this year. Well that time has come and we were invited to Seberang Jaya, Penang to a preview of the latest maxi scooter.

Back then, we reported that the Cruisym 300i will go on sale sometime in the second quarter of this year, but after poking our noses around and grilling the staff, there seems to be no indication yet on when the scooter will officially go on sale. But considering that only two models of the Cruisym’s have made it to Malaysia yet, the wait could go past the second quarter mark.

As for the price, no indication yet but we don’t expect the Cruisym 300i to be priced more than RM23,000. Last year, a press release sent out by the company indicated a price range of between RM15,000 to RM20,000, but since then, Donald Trump has become President of the United States and the Ringgit is a lot weaker against the US Dollar, so last year’s predicted price could no longer be relevant now.

Specifications – the Cruisym 300i is powered by a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 278.3cc single-cylinder SOHC engine. Power output is rated at 27hp and 27.3Nm of torque, while overall weight is 198kg and top speed is more than 130km/h. And unlike other Taiwanese maxi scooters, the Cruisym does not come with a speed limiter. The engine is mated to a CVT automatic transmission with an automatic tensioner.

The chassis of the maxi scooter is made up of a steel pipe underbone while the suspension consists of a telescopic fork up front with 88mm travel, and the rear consists of adjustable twin springs with unit swing with 92mm of travel. Brakes discs up front and the rear provide stopping power and are backed up by ABS, while a 12-litre fuel tank will give you a healthy range as consumption is rated at more than 38 kilometres for every litre of fuel.

Wheels are made of aluminium and size is 14-inches wrapped in 120/70-14 55P tyres up front, and 13-inches with 140 60/13 63P tyres at the rear.

The Cruisym 300i is one of the better looking scooters in the market today with a big, comfortable seat and aggressive, sporty looks. The LED daytime running lights look great, and the signals and tail lamp are also made up of LEDs.

There’s also plenty of storage space as the under seat storage space is capable of holding two half shell helmets. There’s also a USB port, handy for charging almost anything that can be charged by a USB port.

We’ll bring you more information on the Cruisym as we get it, but if you are looking for a maxi-scooter, this could just be worth the wait.

More photos and information here.

Peugeot Launches Special Edition Peugeot Speedfight 4 Scooter

50cc scooter producing 4.8hp
Over half a million sold worldwide since its debut in 1995

Peugeot has released a special edition of the 50cc two-stroke scooter called the Peugeot Speedfight 4. The release was in conjunction with the 20^th anniversary of the scooter model. To many of us (if not all of us), Peugeot is not the name Malaysians associate with when it comes to scooters. The rest of the world is more aware of this where over half a million of the Speedfight has been sold especially in the UK. (more…)

Video: US$20,000 illegal scooter street race in the Philippines

Video depicting US$20,000 illegal scooter street race in the Philippines to settle Facebook feud goes viral.

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Top 10 coolest classic Vespas ever

We list down the 10 coolest classic Vespas ever made in its 70-year history.

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Vespa LXV 150 3V i.e. Malaysian debut

Official Malaysian Vespa distributor Naza Premira today introduced its latest offering, the Vespa LXV 150 3V i.e. (more…)

Video: Van Damme’s split spoof on scooters

Perhaps one of the biggest viral video sensations for the motoring world in 2013 besides Russian dash-cams has to be Jean-Claude Van Damme and Volvo Trucks’s epic ‘split’. What ensued after were a series of parodies, including ones involving scooters you see posted here. (more…)

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According to a recent Belgian research on road congestion, the best way to stop traffic jams especially during rush hours if just a quarter of car drivers convert to riding motorcycles instead.

The research stated that almost half of traffic jams can be reduced if just 10% of drivers switched to motorcycles, 40% to be exact.

This figure also indicated that it can also increase parking spaces by up to 20% while decreasing stress, time spent on the road and higher probability of showing up to work stress-free.

Suzuki has filed a patent for a two-wheel drive scooter recently at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

The patent shows a hybrid scooter with an electric engine powering the front and a conventional petrol engine driving the rear tyre

The scooter design looks like the Suzuki Burgman maxi-scooter

50cc scooter producing 4.8hp

Over half a million sold worldwide since its debut in 1995

Video depicting US$20,000 illegal scooter street race in the Philippines to settle Facebook feud goes viral.

We list down the 10 coolest classic Vespas ever made in its 70-year history.

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