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Bite Tests

Bite Test: 2020 Star 8 Dart

To be honest, I have never heard of this company before.

Star 8 Green is a multi-national company that brings electric vehicle technology to the masses. Sure it may not be as well-known as Zero, Energica, Cake, or even the newcomer, Damon motorcycles.

Star 8 specializes in various enviro-friendly products, like solar-powered lamps, low-speed electric mopeds, electric vehicles for commercial applications (tricycle-alternatives/mini-buses/mini-PUVs), and now Star 8 is delving into the world of street-legal motorcycles & scooters!

Out of four of their Street-Legal lineup, this Dart scooter is their entry-level model. The Dart is currently pending clearance to be finally be ridden on surface streets (not meant for highways, freeways, or any streets with speeds over 30mph/50kph on average).

On this ‘Bite Test’ episode, how will the Dart EV perform during my short ride! Will it fall apart? Hows the quality? Will, I even fit on this scooter!? Find out here!

 

[NOT AVAILABLE IN NORTH AMERICA]

 

NOTE: This Dart has no relation with Dodge nor Stellantis (STLA).

 

Event:

– Philippine Department of Energy’s Promotional Run for Advance Energy Technology Vehicles

https://bit.ly/2vWDBhg

 

Host Manufacturer / Distributor:

– Star 8 Green Philippines

https://www.philippines.star8.green/

https://www.facebook.com/star8greentech/

 

Host Dealer:

– Star 8 Shop (Las PiƱas, NCR, Philippines)

https://www.facebook.com/star8shopph/

 

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Taste Tests

Taste Test: 2020 Moto Guzzi V85TT Adventure

Destined to replace Guzzi’s only adventure-touring bike, the Stelvio 1200 NTX. The Italian cruiser brand downsizes and ventures into the very hot middle-weight adventure-touring class, hence the completely new V85 TT Series!

Smaller in every way compared to the Stelvio 1200, yet the V85 even more feature-packed compared to its predecessor! In this crowded segment, how will the V85 distinguish itself compare to the others in its class?

Will this Guzzi’s Italian charms find their way into my heart? Or it will remind me to have a pasta dish after the ride. Find out here!

 

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News Snack Tests

New Segment: ‘Snack Test’ Coming Soon!

If ‘Bite Tests’ are for parking lot test rides for less than 15 minutes.

And my long-standing ‘Taste Tests’ are for demo ride days for less than an hour of seat time.

Now finally, I get to ride on the race track!!!

It took me a bit of time to come up with a goofy name, hence I call it ‘Snack Tests!’

Here is a 1 lap sneak preview on a 2014 Suzuki V-Strom 650!

 

(Pic: 2020 Suzuki GSX-S1000S Katana)

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Bite Tests

Bite Test: 2020 Bajaj Rouser 200NS

Also known as the Bajaj Pulsar NS200 (Carburated, non-ABS model) or Kawasaki Rouser 200NS in the Philippines.

This 200cc class ‘backbone’ naked bike is in a tough arena between the mainstream 150cc and the globally-recognized 250cc classes! And since this will be my first time to ride a naked bike like this! Plus this is my first time on a Bajaj bike.

And take note, the KTM Duke/RC 125/200/250/390 are built in cooperation with Bajaj, and lately with Triumph Motorcycles!

How will I feel riding an oddball 200cc motorcycle? This will be a different experience altogether!

I would love to test this bike further on a ‘Taste Test’ format at least.

 

Host Event:

– Makina Moto Tiangge 2019

https://www.facebook.com/makinamotoph/

 

Host Manufacturer / Distributor:

– Bajaj Auto Global

https://www.bajajauto.com/

 

– Kawasaki Motors (Philippines, Distributor)

https://www.kawasaki.ph/

https://www.kawasakileisurebikes.ph/

https://www.facebook.com/KawasakiMotorsPH/

 

Host Dealer:

– Wheeltek (Philipines, Nationwide)

https://www.facebook.com/wheeltek/

https://www.wheeltek.com.ph/

 

Dealers (PHI):

– Kawasaki Krib (Quezon City)

https://www.kawasakileisurebikes.ph/

https://www.facebook.com/KawasakiKribLibis/

– Motortrade (Nationwide)

https://www.motortrade.com.ph/

https://www.facebook.com/MotortradePh/

– Motorcycle City (Nationwide)

https://www.motorcyclecity.com.ph/

https://www.facebook.com/officialmotorcyclecity/