Ride Report #14: Kg Agong

After last week's container art run ride there were more riders who was interested to join this week's ride. The route for this ride is to go to Kampung Agong for some sight seeing and head over to the Aspen Vision City before heading back to the island via the second bridge for lunch.

The group met at the usual rendezvous point in the island before taking off to the breakfast stop at the mainland.

The plan to the breakfast spot is the same as last week. We are to pull over and regroup at the lay-by after the bridge which thankfully everyone was accounted for. Once everyone was accounted for we proceeded to the same shop for breakfast.

Ride Report #13: Container art run

The group organised a ride to visit the container art which was placed around the state of Penang as part of the attraction to the state. This was organised by The Penang International Container Art Festival (PICAF) and the containers were place in 5 different locations. There are 2 in the mainland and 3 on the island. There are stories behind each art which can be read here.

The plan was to tackle the ones on the mainland first before heading back to the island and incorporate a round island ride as well. The Penang riders were gathered at the usual Caltex petrol stop before heading off to the next stop which is a lay-by after the bridge for a regroup before heading off to the breakfast stop.

Route discussion before kick stand up

 

Aprilia RS 660: First Ride Impression

Recently Sheng Fatt organised a Aprilia demo day for their new RS 600 and Tuono 1100. Since this was one of the most awaited bike to test ride we had to make an appointment in advance to get our names in the waiting list. I did not put my name in for a test ride as I have a fear of riding sport bike due to their ridiculously fast acceleration power.

The demo day was scheduled over the weekend starting on Friday and ending on Sunday. As expected there was a huge waiting list and the weekends are booked. I accompanied a riding buddy of mine as he was interested in getting a Tuono 1100 as his next bike. We managed to get an appointment on Friday at about 1100hrs. Upon arriving at the shop, there was a huge crowd and both bikes are there ready and waiting.

There is a purchased RS 660 bike on display

Tuono 1100 (front) and RS 660 demo unit (back)