Daelim Roadwin RWR 125

Name: Illyana
Duration: 20/07/2010 - 29/10/2011

Hi, meet Illyana. My first motorcycle, and being bias, the best starter motorcycle that you could actually ask for. Why, you must be wondering?

I chuckled looking back at the photo. It still looks amazing with a box!

She was the only bike (i will interchangeably use bike and motorcycle) that was as big as Ducati M696 and its weight was ridiculously heavy. Mind you, I was still new to bikes and I dropped it before I could even have my first ride. The agent, CKA located at Kaki Bukit, was kind enough to deliver the bike to my doorstep. CKA gave me a call and informed me of their arrival time and I was living on the first floor. For all I know, I was eagerly waiting for her outside.

Many memories I had with her. It was as noisy as a Yamaha RXZ, moves like a turtle (125cc) yet its handling was top-notch. A korean bike, who is new to the market in Singapore, yet functions flawlessly.

Review of Daelim Roadwin RWR 125:

• Mileage: 32km/litre average
• Handling: Excellent
• Wow Factor (1-10): 7 
• the stickers on the bike makes it look fake
• will share photos on the difference further down the post

Top speed I got from this bike was about 118km/h.
Acceleration was quite mediocre due to its power-to-weight ratio.
Road Presence is there due to its size. Components can be easily sourced due to a dedicated agent CKA. By the way, I have nothing but good review for this agent.

It took me a few months to actually have an excellent feel with the bike. It is necessary for riders "to be one" with their motorcycle. It is a life or death situation on the road and not knowing your bike well is just waiting for an accident to happen.
Those last minute evasion where you have to make to avoid a collision due to errant road users or whatsoever, Daelim Roadwin RWR 125 can pull it off flawlessly.

Typically, a U-turn will take two lanes on the road but I was able to do a one-lane u-turn with her on a rainy day without skidding. Not forgetting I had a pillion too. A very steep learning curve for new riders but this bike assisted me in more ways than one in riding a heavy bike.

I let her go for some unknown reason but the buyer was elated when I handed her over to him. Till this day, I have yet to see her on the road. It has been 5 years. Memories bruh.....

Boxless Illyana

The black stickers. Didn't fancy it.

Sticker-less. Love solid design.