I’ve been holding out my purchase for a larger bike since I’ve gotten my Class 2A (201cc to 400cc) license in January this year. Well, the initial plan was to wait it out for my Class 2 (>400cc) license before I made the jump up.
However, an impending trip to Thailand with a group of riding friends reignited my itch for a larger capacity touring motorcycle. While I’m pretty happy with the Pulsar, it sometimes just struggles to keep up on the excellent Malaysian North-South highway (NSHW) for longer journeys. So that led me to scouting the local online ads for something larger.
A Carousell seller listed his May 2014-registered Honda CB400X ABS for sale as he is now a proud father of a newborn and have moved on to driving instead of riding. It was priced to sell, and had everything I wanted – a 400cc parallel twin punching out 46bhp (twice as much power as the Pulsar 200NS at 23.5bhp), Honda’s legendary reliability, a fuel-sipping frugal engine (25-30kmpl?), and ABS, all at a reasonably great price.
Simply put – it was just too difficult for me to resist! And before I knew it, I found myself a new touring partner. =)
Oh, in case you’re wondering – YES! My well-loved Pulsar is up for sale!
https://carousell.com/p/pulsar-200ns-for-sale-132459327/
hahahaha …
i knew it …
the sudden silence from trip and post have all the tell tale of working hard to upgrade bike …
😛
Hope to read more travel soon …
Actually, I still have been making weekend trips. Just that my work and family schedule now allow me less time to write and update this blog.
Yeah can see …
anyway the priority is not having to post every weekend ride …
its the ride that matter …
Enjoy this new ride …
hope to read more of your adventure …
Hey, man. Congratulations on your new purchase.
Been reading your journey thus far. Any chance you would be open to others joining you on your trip?
I’ve never ride outside of Singapore before. Been wanting to but have yet to find a group to join.
Thanks and safe travels.
Yeah sure, of course! Drop me a PM from this site with your mobile number, and I’ll add you to our WhatsApp chatgroup!
Congratulations and ride safe.
Thanks Richard!