This video showed Malaysian highway is pretty smooth and well made except maybe the unavoidable sand or particulates. The vehicles frequently do 150kmh and this means if there are sudden humps or pot holes many would have gotten into accidents. Pretty well repaired road considering how maby times malaysia is compared to sg. Hope fellow singaporeans wont hate me for speaking fairly and honestly in favor of malaysia.
Hi ZWC, Watched your video. Very useful. I agree with you that drivers in Singapore avoid using the turn signal lights, and my signal light switch seems to be a remote control to the accelerator pedal of the car behind me... I rode in 6 countries as living there. Singapore roads overall are on the top of the best roads in the world. But, still many fatal accidents. The only thing missing is courtesy. Courtesy makes drivers and riders much safer. Anyway, nice job on your video.
Good content.just fyi,d general speed limit in Malaysia highway is 110km/h..but we can tolerate if u go higher speed.just dont let urself o other road-user in a dangerous situations/positions.
Hi. I just saw your video. I am planning to go to Malaysia for 3 weeks and my idea is to rent a 125cc bike to ride mostly in secondary or small roads. I don't need a big bike cos my intention is to enjoy the country. My goal would be to try to drive on quite roads or at least as quiet as possible when possible. I have experience riding bikes in Thailand, Cambodia and particularly in Vietnam but over there I would say most vehicles on the road are bikes meaning more space on the road and less heavy vehicles passing you/ overtaking you etc.. as opposed to Malaysia where I see there are definitely much much more cars. I would like to ask your objective opinion about what do you think about it as I was told it's dangerous and so on but I wouldn't like to go to Malaysia and have to discover the country by public transport. are the small roads also with heavy traffic? can you find big large tracks also on these roads? do cars big vehicles respect a bit more small bikes? although I would try to avoid big cities what are Ur impressions on riding the bike in big cities? what would be a key advise for some riding a 125cc at a 60/70km/h on a secondary road? is there lots of police officers controlling and stopping drivers asking for License and all that stuff? Thanks a million for your advise.
Sounds like it's going to be an awesome trip. 1) 125cc , enough? Yes, it definitely is. Been there, done that. And we are going to do it again. Video link : ua-cam.com/video/mOuWpUOLtHo/v-deo.html Just take note of your bike model and gas range. 2) Dangerous? It will not be when u know what you are doing 😁. Don't race with the cars there, check your blink spots and avoid entering into someone else. 3) Speed - On highways u can do 115kmph on dash but maybe a 90kmph on GPS - In the B roads and City, 50kmph to 70kmph is comfortable - If you are riding slower than the general traffic flow, ride on the shoulder lane 4) Cars and Trucks - U will still some them on the B roads (smaller roads) - especially near like plantation distribution centre, there will be many trucks/lorries - I personally find most of the Malaysia driver to be polite, they will give way when u signal and over take u safety if needed. 5) Compared to out SEA country - it's closer to Thailand, where there are more cars than bikes on the road (becos most of the bike went off road) - You will likely see police road block in the city (so far I haven't seen one in the small road). Most of the time the police will not check u, when they see a foreigner on a foreign registered motorcycle. 6) Riding in Big Cities - that is where the 125cc rules - but I also find the Malaysian 125cc rider scarier than car drivers during peak hours and in the rain (they can come from anywhere) P.s. I hope I answered all the questions. pretty long post
We will be going to malaysia for the 2024 malaysia motogp and we will be renting a low cc motorbike. Is it allowed in all roads and highways in malaysia particularly selangor and sepang?
Number 3 I disagree, it's stress riding motorcycle in Malaysia the car will tailgate you if you're riding slow and they just overtake motorcycle like inches beside rider
Disagree with No. 3. Malaysian rarely use signal 😂, I always see them changing lane without signal, especially the bikers. But i agree they more understanding, when we change lane/overtake they tend to giveway unlike SG drivers, especially the continental cars ( merc and bmw ) all ego one. But one thing i don't like about MY riders they tend to ride pass very close to you.
Grew up in malaysia, been involved in 12 accident in 7 years mark, only 2 of them were my mistakes and the other 10 is others, all that in 7 years mark, ya it's alot, but I've been in an accident just 2 weeks when I get into sg, and it is a hit and run some more
Free parking along the road sides are generally okay if they are insight. Avoid parking in back alley or multistory/underground carparks. If have to, do park it at a spot where its visible to the public and passer by. Other things that I usually do is to parked in gear 1, handle bar lock and lock it with disc lock with alarm to increase the effort in stealing. But all in all, these cannot 100% prevent our bike be targeted esp if u are riding the make and model that are easy sell in the market or ur bike got alot of bling bling like brembo calipers etc.
@@zwc888 I'm looking to ride to msia after I get my 2A (licence and bike), what are some popular bikes that are easily targeted across the border? MT-03, CB400X?
@@jlashsyras To be honest, I'm also not too sure which models are the hot target in the market. I recall reading some MY news statistic, the cubs are the highest reported stolen. My 2 cents only: I felt that bigger and heavier bikes are less appealing as it's harder to move (or at least need more resources / manpower). As long we don't bling bling our bikes too much, perform proper safety practices (locks) and park at the right place (visible). It should be pretty safe.
@@zwc888Hello, do you think parking in the countryside is safer than parking in the city (etc JB, KL)? I'm planning to ride to Malaysia to hike, but worried about bike getting stolen while it's unattended, even if taking precautions you mentioned like brake lock, alarm, etc
This video showed Malaysian highway is pretty smooth and well made except maybe the unavoidable sand or particulates. The vehicles frequently do 150kmh and this means if there are sudden humps or pot holes many would have gotten into accidents. Pretty well repaired road considering how maby times malaysia is compared to sg. Hope fellow singaporeans wont hate me for speaking fairly and honestly in favor of malaysia.
Agree with you that NSH is very high standard and very well maintained. 👍
Hi ZWC,
Watched your video. Very useful. I agree with you that drivers in Singapore avoid using the turn signal lights, and my signal light switch seems to be a remote control to the accelerator pedal of the car behind me... I rode in 6 countries as living there. Singapore roads overall are on the top of the best roads in the world. But, still many fatal accidents. The only thing missing is courtesy. Courtesy makes drivers and riders much safer.
Anyway, nice job on your video.
Good content.just fyi,d general speed limit in Malaysia highway is 110km/h..but we can tolerate if u go higher speed.just dont let urself o other road-user in a dangerous situations/positions.
All great advice. Thank you
Thank you for your tips. Learning how to ride in Msia soon.
Hi. I just saw your video. I am planning to go to Malaysia for 3 weeks and my idea is to rent a 125cc bike to ride mostly in secondary or small roads. I don't need a big bike cos my intention is to enjoy the country. My goal would be to try to drive on quite roads or at least as quiet as possible when possible. I have experience riding bikes in Thailand, Cambodia and particularly in Vietnam but over there I would say most vehicles on the road are bikes meaning more space on the road and less heavy vehicles passing you/ overtaking you etc.. as opposed to Malaysia where I see there are definitely much much more cars.
I would like to ask your objective opinion about what do you think about it as I was told it's dangerous and so on but I wouldn't like to go to Malaysia and have to discover the country by public transport.
are the small roads also with heavy traffic? can you find big large tracks also on these roads? do cars big vehicles respect a bit more small bikes? although I would try to avoid big cities what are Ur impressions on riding the bike in big cities? what would be a key advise for some riding a 125cc at a 60/70km/h on a secondary road? is there lots of police officers controlling and stopping drivers asking for License and all that stuff?
Thanks a million for your advise.
Sounds like it's going to be an awesome trip.
1) 125cc , enough?
Yes, it definitely is. Been there, done that. And we are going to do it again.
Video link : ua-cam.com/video/mOuWpUOLtHo/v-deo.html
Just take note of your bike model and gas range.
2) Dangerous?
It will not be when u know what you are doing 😁. Don't race with the cars there, check your blink spots and avoid entering into someone else.
3) Speed
- On highways u can do 115kmph on dash but maybe a 90kmph on GPS
- In the B roads and City, 50kmph to 70kmph is comfortable
- If you are riding slower than the general traffic flow, ride on the shoulder lane
4) Cars and Trucks
- U will still some them on the B roads (smaller roads)
- especially near like plantation distribution centre, there will be many trucks/lorries
- I personally find most of the Malaysia driver to be polite, they will give way when u signal and over take u safety if needed.
5) Compared to out SEA country
- it's closer to Thailand, where there are more cars than bikes on the road (becos most of the bike went off road)
- You will likely see police road block in the city (so far I haven't seen one in the small road). Most of the time the police will not check u, when they see a foreigner on a foreign registered motorcycle.
6) Riding in Big Cities
- that is where the 125cc rules
- but I also find the Malaysian 125cc rider scarier than car drivers during peak hours and in the rain (they can come from anywhere)
P.s. I hope I answered all the questions. pretty long post
@@zwc888 ohh wow! Thanks a million for your elaborated response. It's much appreciated! It definitely helps to make my mind up. Thanks a million!!!
Absolutely agreed on point 3! Damn!
We will be going to malaysia for the 2024 malaysia motogp and we will be renting a low cc motorbike. Is it allowed in all roads and highways in malaysia particularly selangor and sepang?
Yes, even for low cc motorcycle
@zwc888 thanks for the quick response. More power to your channel.
Brother I wear turban it's okay to ride there with turban ? Because in other country like canada we can ride with turban only ...
In Singapore, yes you can as long as it's a requirement for the rider due to race or religion.
I guess in Malaysia that will be similar
Yes bro, in Malaysia, you can wear a turban to ride, this a special exception for turban wearers.
Have traffic lights; bypass. Have speed limit; whack only.
Malaysia boleh!!😂
Number 3 I disagree, it's stress riding motorcycle in Malaysia the car will tailgate you if you're riding slow and they just overtake motorcycle like inches beside rider
me as malaysian, still saying ride a motorcycle still dangerous.. bcoz motorcyle only have 2 tyre and it's not stable.
Agree, 4 contact patch is always more stable than 2
Maximum speed limit is 130km only for highways
You're wrong, max limit is still at 110 km/h as of 2021.
You both wrong. On highway, speed limit is just state of mind
@@clipload1396As a Malaysian that drives on highways, i agree with that statement 😂
Disagree with No. 3. Malaysian rarely use signal 😂, I always see them changing lane without signal, especially the bikers. But i agree they more understanding, when we change lane/overtake they tend to giveway unlike SG drivers, especially the continental cars ( merc and bmw ) all ego one. But one thing i don't like about MY riders they tend to ride pass very close to you.
Riding in Malaysia is dangerous because of unruly riders who crashed red lights
Grew up in malaysia, been involved in 12 accident in 7 years mark, only 2 of them were my mistakes and the other 10 is others, all that in 7 years mark, ya it's alot, but I've been in an accident just 2 weeks when I get into sg, and it is a hit and run some more
Hi, thanks for the tips. How about parking in Malaysia? E.g. Road side parking free, any dangers of being stolen?
Thanks.
Free parking along the road sides are generally okay if they are insight. Avoid parking in back alley or multistory/underground carparks.
If have to, do park it at a spot where its visible to the public and passer by.
Other things that I usually do is to parked in gear 1, handle bar lock and lock it with disc lock with alarm to increase the effort in stealing.
But all in all, these cannot 100% prevent our bike be targeted esp if u are riding the make and model that are easy sell in the market or ur bike got alot of bling bling like brembo calipers etc.
@@zwc888 I'm looking to ride to msia after I get my 2A (licence and bike), what are some popular bikes that are easily targeted across the border? MT-03, CB400X?
@@jlashsyras To be honest, I'm also not too sure which models are the hot target in the market.
I recall reading some MY news statistic, the cubs are the highest reported stolen.
My 2 cents only:
I felt that bigger and heavier bikes are less appealing as it's harder to move (or at least need more resources / manpower).
As long we don't bling bling our bikes too much, perform proper safety practices (locks) and park at the right place (visible). It should be pretty safe.
@@jlashsyras super4.
@@zwc888Hello, do you think parking in the countryside is safer than parking in the city (etc JB, KL)? I'm planning to ride to Malaysia to hike, but worried about bike getting stolen while it's unattended, even if taking precautions you mentioned like brake lock, alarm, etc