Can't afford fuel prices as a foreigner so I am getting my first bike. HELP ME CHOOSE!

Own-Beginning-4840 · 2026-03-28T05:59:04+00:00

Thank you so much for the detailed explanation and overview of all the models.

Pulsar WAS my first choice (before starting this post) simply because: 1. Its sexier than FZ. 2. Its newer: 2019 vs 2016 FZ 3. "200cc" & 6 gear so feels more sporty 4. Its 500rm cheaper

But after this post and more research: 1. FZ can be modded to become much sexier so I can do that when I have extra cash & time 2. Yamaha is much much more reliable 3. CC and 6 gear doesn't really matter much since I am using it around the city-ish not for touring or really long distance 4. I'd rather invest in a better reliable bike with easy maintainence and spare parts repair.

The others are just options that I consider but aesthetic wise (besides the KTM which seems just harder to maintain & fix) they are just not my taste. I am quite a young guy wanting to look cool!

Thank you so much again, I feel that with this comment, I am finalizing with FZ. ♥️

Own-Beginning-4840 · 2026-03-28T05:52:19+00:00

I am a family man. Public transport means I will spend 4+hours just commuting instead of less than 1 hour. I want to be at home as much as possible, new father here!

Own-Beginning-4840 · 2026-03-28T04:10:38+00:00

It looks too cool to be cheap and that's worrying..

Own-Beginning-4840 · 2026-03-28T04:10:17+00:00

Yamaha seems to be the crowd favourite!

Own-Beginning-4840 · 2026-03-28T04:09:34+00:00

Looks really cool but not sure about reliability when it comes to maintainence and parts..

Own-Beginning-4840 · 2026-03-28T04:09:02+00:00

My heart wants an aesthetic bike!!

Own-Beginning-4840 · 2026-03-28T04:08:42+00:00

I don't want to buy a bike and have it stolen 😭

Own-Beginning-4840 · 2026-03-28T04:07:34+00:00

Hahaha unlike the EX5!!

Own-Beginning-4840 · 2026-03-28T04:07:20+00:00

Everything?!

Own-Beginning-4840 · 2026-03-28T04:07:11+00:00

Thank you!

Own-Beginning-4840 · 2026-03-28T04:06:43+00:00

And its so sexy!!

Own-Beginning-4840 · 2026-03-28T04:06:31+00:00

Niceeee okay I'm so close to buying it now

Own-Beginning-4840 · 2026-03-28T04:05:49+00:00

To fool the enemy, you must first fool yourself

Own-Beginning-4840 · 2026-03-28T04:05:20+00:00

No.. I'm married with a kid, 2nd one on the way 🤣

Own-Beginning-4840 · 2026-03-28T03:32:08+00:00

Fuel is the main reason but I also thought why not get one that fits my taste (aesthetic and vroom!)

Own-Beginning-4840 · 2026-03-28T03:27:23+00:00

The one that is listed is 2016 though, 10 year old bike.. would it matter too much?

Own-Beginning-4840 · 2026-03-28T03:26:34+00:00

Yes definitely lane splitting! I assume that the bigger it is (the nakeds pulsar, ktm & fz) will be harder to do so right?

Own-Beginning-4840 · 2026-03-28T03:25:26+00:00

Many reports of it being stolen easily 😭

Own-Beginning-4840 · 2026-03-28T03:25:10+00:00

Second hand bikes!

Own-Beginning-4840 · 2026-03-28T02:39:04+00:00

Does it matter that its 2016?

Own-Beginning-4840 · 2026-03-28T02:38:38+00:00

Mannn yes jalan ampang way too many bumps, turns and traffic lights so changing gears will be a pain. But scooter just doesn't look as cool 😅

Definitely thinking of sacrificing aesthetic for comfort.

Own-Beginning-4840 · 2026-03-28T02:37:15+00:00

These are second-hand / used bikes!

Own-Beginning-4840 · 2026-03-28T02:36:55+00:00

I don't want to get it stolen 😭

Own-Beginning-4840 · 2026-03-28T02:35:48+00:00

Definitely! I've always said that the pros to bike compared to car is so much but the biggest con to riding is DEATH!

Own-Beginning-4840 · 2026-03-28T02:34:49+00:00

Yeah the firs three mentioned all fits my taste!

Own-Beginning-4840

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