Najib New Ride : 2009 Kawasaki ZX14

We are being played for a fool!

Najib a.k.a Gibsi Laut had been telling us how his bike had always breakdown. I still remember all his trouble list :
1. Hugger touches his rear wheel;
2. Fuel pump goes dead;
3. Wiring fault;
4. Headlight fuse always burn;
5. Damage burned fuse box;
6. His ignition relay fault.

It was just an excuse!
We were con guys! It's not his damaging his Kawasaki bike reputation, he actually planning an excuse to get a new ride. And he did.

With the new ZX14, I'm sure Epol wouldn't even think to twist his throttle to get near Najib... if he could.

But typical ZX14 buyers, I really don't understand why a Candy Plasma Blue has always be their choice. The new ZX14 09 suppose to come with the new Metallic Diablo Black and Kawasaki Candy Lime Green. The 09 too has the new Limited Edition spec with Limited Edition Orange choice. I guess he just wants to follow Epol steps.

I asked Chear Motor how much Najib had trade-in his Z750s. Instead Chear denied the Zx14 is being sold by them. And I know it's not from Mok Motor or Welly. So I left puzzle as well. His new ride seems to had bought from an unkown source in Pahang. So why the secret Najib? Makan sendiri tarak baik la....

This is Najid new ride! RM 2.00 downpayment if I'm not mistaken. Look at that grin on his face. And I'm about to be bikeless. Damn!


Specifications :

Performance : 0-100km, unknown
Wet weight : 1,670kg
Fuel Tank Capacity : 27 liter
Fuel consumption : 0/km (just need water)
Transmission type : CVT unlimited gear change
Tyre size : no info
Air intake system : RAM air with custom air intake system
Max speed : 40km/h

Kawasaki back in MotoGP

With acknowledgements to Bike Sport News

Marco Melandri will be at MotoGP's opening Qatar round after Kawasaki struck a deal with organisers Dorna to stay in the championship with a one-rider team.A statement from the company says: This decision was made after negotiations that followed Kawasaki’s January 2009 announcement to suspend its factory supported MotoGP activities due to the economic crisis. Rider for the new MotoGP team will be the Italian Marco Melandri.The team will be equipped with Kawasaki motorcycles and supporting materials.

That Kawasaki has come to this new team approach is the result of on the one hand the need for a strong reduction of MotoGP racing investments and on the other hand the necessity to come to constructive solutions for all related parties.

The new team will disclose more details about its 2009 season’s plans on a short notice.

May 2009 Ride : Ultimate Dragging Route

Update 20.02.08
I don't think I can go for this ride. I guess I gonna stop organizing any ride for the time being. I'm sorry to say but my position in financial wouldn't let me. Alternatively I guess you guys can shoot straight to Betong.

Update 29.01.08 23:18 :

Update :
In order to get sponsor, kawi ride will be given Kawasaki T-Shirt, we're encourage to wear them. A group photo of Kawasaki bikes mostly. But this doesn't mean other bike couldn't join.

There are suggestion that we make it 4D/3N trip since the trip from Penang to KL will be exhausting.
Day 1 camp at Mat Zx10R house.
Day 2 camp at Penang Eddy's place.
Day 3 camp at Stong Resort enjoying waterfall & jungle trek.
Day 4 back to KL.

There is a proposal for May 2009 ride. We'll have two National Holiday on that month, 1st of May is the Labour Day and 9th of May is the Vesak Day, and holiday might be brought forward to the 11th. So I guess this ride will be best of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd May or 9th, 10th and 11th. And the weather should be just nice! I still have about RM150.00 left from the previous ride. InsyaAllah will get sponsorship, from Motosikal Mok, so I guess you'll only have to worry about fuel. Accomodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner will be covered.

Propose plan route is :
Day 1
Kuala Lumpur > Karak > Raub > Gua Musang > Dabong > Jeli > Jerteh > Kota Bharu > Jerteh

Day 2
Jerteh > Jeli > Banding > Gerik > Pengkalan Hulu > Betong > Gerik > Baling > Butterworth

Day 3
Butterworth > Ipoh > Simpang Pulai > Gua Musang > Raub > Karak > Kuala Lumpur

Participants that are confirmed :
1. Abg Suindra ZXR1200
2. Abg Raja BMW (Err... Moto apa a?)
3. Syam SRAD
4. Bedah RC8
5. Yan z750
6. Muaz K5 750
7. Bakhtiar ZX6R 09
8. Izlan Zx14
9. Eddy 1400GTR
10. Mud R6
11. Abg Jamil CBR919
12. Mat Nor 1400GTR
13. Najib z750s

List that should be OK
14. Abg Is Hayabusa
15. Amir FJR1300
16. Fadhilah CB400
17. Apit Z1000
18. Imran ER6n (available for 9th May ride only)

Waiting for reply
19. Fino K7
20. Umar ER6n
21. Che Din K12
22. Kamal Hayabusa
23. Lan Hayabusa
24. Radzi
25. Shafei CBR600
26. Syam CBR900
27. Remi Zx9R
28. Pojie ZX10R
29. Epol ZX14

Unavailable List
1. Mat
2. Hazmi ZX750 (dia nak ada RM 6,000.00 nak repair moto, aku pulak nak ada RM 60,000 nak beli Zx6R baru...)

Escort Car
My Ford Ranger is available as an escort car. We probably might have 4 volunteers to join us. This is great news.

For those who didn't receive my e-mail and aren't in the mailing list. E-mail me your address to matchip@gmail.com.

Stay tune!

Another cool video of the Ninja 250R

Here is another cool video of the 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R

Tsukigi racing exhaust for the Ninja 250R

Selecting a Motorcycle Exhaust-System was never been so difficult, most riders see the Exhaust-System as the easiest way to increase the power of their motorcycle. A survey under riders revealed that most motorcyclists planned to buy an alternative exhaust system for their bike in the next year.

One company Tsukigi Racing has been designing and building aftermarket performance motorcycle exhaust-systems. Tsukigi Racing founded 37-years ago, and now for 10-years active in the Thai motorcycle market has introduced a complete performance exhaust-system for the in Thailand popular Kawasaki Ninja 250R.

The Tsukigi Racing Exhaust-System for the Kawasaki Ninja 250R is probably the easiest aftermarket pipe to install bolting on in a mere 10 minutes. When viewing the end can from the side, people either loved or hated the pipe. The lack of a heat shield can be unpleasant for a pillion-rider especially if not wearing closed shoes.

The Tsukigi Racing Kawasaki Ninja 250R Exhaust-System is loud, aggressive but strangely the sound was not irritating, the exhaust note never felt as extreme.



The mechanics from Tsukigi Racing claimed that the aftermarket system would provide a 2 to 3 horsepower performance gain. We where not able to confirm this, riding the bike let us believe that the power gain was more, especially in the lower rev segment.

Overall we where very impressed by, what could be, the first Thai aftermarket product for the Kawasaki Ninja 250R.

Text source: motorcycle.in.th

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