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SPOILS OF VICTORY: The Best Adventure

SPOILS OF VICTORY: The Best Adventure
Wahid Ooi Abdullah
May 11, 2017
WINNER OF KTM MALAYSIA – iMOTORBIKE.COM CONTEST
Rode with KTM Malaysia to the best adventure

 

  • KTM Malaysia – iMotorbike.com ran a contest to pick out a lucky winner.
  • The winner gets to experience riding a KTM.
  • KTM Malaysia integrated the ride experience with their convoy Ride Sakan KTM Malaysia to Gopeng.

 

Winner announcement on iMotorbike.com’s Facebook page

In our coverage of the convoy called Ride Sakan KTM Malaysia to Gopeng, we mentioned Mr. John Chong, the winner of a contest born through the collaboration of KTM Malaysia and iMotorbike.com.

The winner of the contest was slated to experience a KTM motorcycle, but KTM Malaysia went one better and included John during the aforementioned ride. So, John had not only experienced the joys of riding a KTM but also came away a very happy man as that ride featured the best activities of any KTM Malaysia ride thus far.

They included shooting down a river rapid in tyre-tube floats, hiking and caving in the 400 million-year-old Gua Tempurung.

But don’t take it from us, because here are John’s thoughts.

John Chong, the winner of the KTM Malaysia – iMotorbike.com Experience Contest

iMotorbike.com (IM): How did you find the overall experience?
John Chong (JM): It was a great experience spending time together with other KTM owners, at Natasya Resort, Gopeng. Although I didn’t join the water tubing activity (too tired from travelling), I truly enjoyed the cave expedition on the second day and also riding with fellow KTM  owners from the northern part of Malaysia.

 

IM: How did you find riding a KTM, particularly the 690 Duke?

JC: True to its tag line, “Ready to Race”, this naked bike really felt ready to race. Chassis feels solid in corners and high speed. Power delivery is smooth. I was surprised at the power it produces. I could overtake cars effortlessly, without even had to max out the throttle. All this from a 690 cc, single cylinder engine. Amazing.

The only downside is the wobbling, which I found it occurs during a speed of more than 140 km/h. But I believe it has to do with the strong crosswind and also the fact that naked bikes has less fairing, thus less aerodynamics.
IM: What’s your occupation?
JC: NGO social worker and entrepreneur.
IM: What’s your riding experience and/or bikes that you’ve owned and currently own?
JC: I started by riding a kapchai at 13. My first real motorbike was an Aprilia RS250. The second bike was a Naza Cruise 250. Third and current bike is a 2008 Suzuki GSX-R1000. Went for my first track day at Sepang recently and looking forward to the next and subsequent opportunities.
IM: What do you look forward to in the future from KTM Malaysia?
JC: I think KTM Malaysia has been doing a great job for its customers from what I heard. Great customer support, aftersales..etc. And also, events like this trip to Gopeng. It keeps the KTM community active and together.
Honestly, I look forward to KTM Malaysia to just keep up the good job and continue to do what they have been doing.
As I’m more inclined to track riding, I hope KTM Malaysia will organize more track days or even races.

 

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May 11, 2017
Wahid Ooi Abdullah

Wahid's lust for motorcycles was spurred on by his late-Dad's love for his Lambretta on which he courted, married his mother, and took baby Wahid riding on it. He has since worked in the motorcycle and automotive industry for many years, before taking up riding courses and testing many, many motorcycles since becoming a motojournalist. Wahid likes to see things differently. What can you say about a guy who sees a road safety message in AC/DC's "Highway to Hell."

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