[Review] What do I like about my GT128?

Hello riders.

In this post i will share about my Modenas GT128 performance and what makes me too happy to be the owner of this machine.

Exhaust GT128

The first time I start the engine, I know I just love the sounds from its exhaust. Its not too loud but not too slow like Yamaha Lagenda or Honda Wave. Its some sort of telling that its just a normal motor, but hide the aggressiveness inside.
When i pull the throttle i can feel the torque coming from the engines. As if it ready to start the trip on the road. When the wheel start to rolling, wow..the feeling is really good. The engines smooth and the only things you can hear is the sounds from the exhaust. I notice that this motor is quite high compare to others motor s i've been riding. But the stands are perfectly position so you will feel really comfortable on your seat.

Exhaust GT128 produce impressive sound

Stability

I try take a corner and its feel so stable. This is because the handle is quite heavy. Its give us a better control when we take any corner. At the end of the handle have two shining balancer. Other than its function to balance the handle,it also give a cool appearance to this motor.


A pair of Break Disc

Two break disc,front and rear, are giving you a more than safety compare to any other motorcycle under 150 cc class. Not even Yamaha FZ150 have two break disc like this GT128. The rear break will give you a tire screeching on the road if you excessively step on it. For those who never use break disc maybe will feel little shock when the break grip on your wheel. But it not for long before you can adapt to it. Maybe your front break will not been use so much.

Tubeless tire and front break Disc

Tubeless Tire

The tubeless tire are very quality. Some GT128 owners complain that the original tire are too hard and can disturb the stability when taking a corner. Maybe they right,but for me its not a problem since I don't take any corner in high speed. For me the tire hardness is an added value for the quality. Its proved when I ride the motor from my home town to Johor Bahru. At my home, I notice that the tire is having a hole but its too small to see by eyes. What did I do is I just pump the tire, and start the journey to JB on a 300 km trip. And the tire never run flat on the road. I just frequently stop at any gas station to pump the tire.

Digital meter Display

The last superb feature on this motorcycle is its display meter. Its bring the whole new level in moped scene in Malaysia when Modenas introduce the RPM meter on this GT128. You can see the RPM rev when we pull the throttle. But there is more.The specialty of its display panel continue by the digital display. The digital display show the clock, the petrol indicator, trip meter, battery display and also odometer.Such this feature are common in superbike class, but for moped class its very cool and no other moped manufacturer can compete in this .

There's a lot more i could tell you, but i think its enough for now. Every motorcycle has its own specialty.
While maybe Modenas GT128 has its own lack, but the above feature make this machine are cool enough for us to love it.

Why I choose Modenas GT128

Hello to all riders.

Since this is my first post so this is the right time to tell you why I created this blog.
The very first purpose of this blog is I want to share about my story and my journey with my motorcycle, Modenas GT128. I also hope that this blog can be a place to share knowledge about motorcycle,either from me and from visitors to this blog.

My Modenas GT128

OK back to topic. Why I choose to buy this motorcycle? As we all know that since this motorcycle entered the market in 2008, people always compare this motorcycle to Yamaha LC135. Needless to say, the comparison between these two models will always end by conclude Modenas GT128 is not worth it.
I also consider that thing but still end up bought this motorcycle and I satisfied with my choice.

There are few things I consider before I but this motorcycle.

1) I did not want to own a motorcycle that is favour by theft

 I cant imagine if I in the middle of doing something but my mind keep thinking and worrying about my motorcycle. This situation will happen if I own a motorcycle favour by theft. In Malaysia  the top list  motorcycle favour by theft is Yamaha 125, Yamaha RXZ, Yamaha LC135 and Honda EX5.
All those models are always in the list of theft. We all know that the motorcycle  if stolen, will end up being use as race machine or worst being just spare part.
I have seen many owner of these 'Hot' motorcycles. They will have a lot of extra locks for their motorcycles. Even they just going to park the motor for 5 minute to enter a shop,they had to always use extra lock.

But things are different with Modenas GT128  Since the first time this motorcycle being sold, there are no report this motorcycle being stolen  The theft are not interested with this motorcycle. Maybe because they thought that this motor are not suitable for race. And that why I buy this motorcycle.

2) I don't want a common motorcycle

I like to use something that is unique and not everyone have it. The same thing applied when I want to own a motorcycle. I don't want a motor that  can be seen everywhere. I want a motor that is unique and not same with the rest. this GT128 suit the need. At the time I bought this motor, its still rare to see someone ride this motorcycle.

3) I want a motorcycle suitable for long distance journey.

I do a survey for a motorcycle that suits this need. Because when I bought this motor, I work at Johor Bahru and I want to ride the motor back to my home town in Pahang. That will cover a distance about 300 km.
I can opt to just buy a motorcycle with big cc (engine capacity) but I can only afford a motorcycle below RM6000. Many owner claims GT128 is suitable for long journey because it has relatively more weight compare to other motorcycles. This feature will make this motor more stable when on highway. One will not happen to affect by strong wind when a big vehicle such as bus speeding beside you.

4) Full specification of GT128

I also consider the specification offered by this motorcycle. After few research I found that Modenas Gt128
offered a good package for its price range. I bought a facelift version of GT128. A few feature has been added by Modenas that surpass the first models.

1. Tubeless tire - Suitable for long journey because it this type of tire quite hard to puncture. If its happen, it is easy to repair.
2. Front and rear break disc - Other brand in same class usually offer only front breakdisc.
3.Throttle Positioning system (TPS) - To ensure economically fuel consumption
4. Electric starter - Other manufacturer will sell their motorcycles separately for model with electric starter with addition in price. But GT128 produce all models with electric starter with low price.
5. 130cc engine - This is one more unique feature with Modenas GT128. Even though its name state 128 which usually refer to its engine cc, the actual engine capacity is 130cc. No other motorcycle have this engine capacity. 

For all this spec we can buy this motorcycle a relatively cheap price compare to others brand with same specs.

Thats is the reason why i chose to be one of the Modenas GT128 owner. Everybody has their own reasoning because each of us have different needs.



Ride safely!