1 more week to Koh Samui :)

In just a week's time, Vanga, Qing Feng and myself will be heading up to Koh Samui for the longest overland motorcycle journey any of us has ever been on.
Qing Feng and myself will be riding the reliable Honda CBF 150 which I'm sure many might consider under-powered motorcycles for this trip.

Feeling quite excited about this trip as we'll be riding through 3 countries. Can feel quite justified in calling myself a motorcycle tourer after coming back from this overland journey.

In the meantime though... I'm just watching the video from the Malacca trip that we did back in June.

Malacca15 from Kraviolle on Vimeo.

Honda: Live Unlike The Others

Last month, I discovered a series of videos by Honda. They talk about their history, the Dakar Rally and the new Africa Twin. My favourite is the second video in the series where they featured motorcycle tourers who are going or have gone on long journeys. It is basically a motivational video to inspire all those aspiring adventurers out there.

The first words you will hear when watching the video is "Always go". Its kind of like the famous quote that goes along the lines of "We only regret the chances we don't take". 

On a side note, only 2 more weeks till my next big adventure where I'll be riding to Koh Samui and back. 

Riding to Malacca on a whim

7 years ago I bought a road bicycle on a whim and cycled to Malacca and back over 4 days. That trip sparked off a love for being on 2 wheels and I finally made it up to Malacca again, albeit on a motorcycle this time.

Inspired by the sexiest chocolate man, Vanga, this group banded together and headed up on a trip that is hopefully just the beginning of a life of adventure. Or at the very least, the birth of weekend road warriors. By sheer coincidence, we were all on Honda motorcycles; two Super 4, two CBF150, a CB400X, a XR400 and a Phantom. We should have asked Boon Siew for some sponsorship! :p

Back on track

5 years ago I started out with a dream of riding to China and came up with a 10 step plan.
It took me 2 years to finally pass my Class 2B license as I was busy working part time to earn cash, but hey... I finally got it in 2012.

Though I have 2.5 years of riding experience, most of it was riding timidly exactly like how I was taught in school. No lanesplitting, no weaving around cars, never going above 60km/h on regular roads and 90km/h on expressways. And all that was done on my very uncle looking Honda CBF 150 motorcycle.

Definitely not a chick magnet.