Coming into the Malaysian 150 cc scooter market is the 2024 WMoto RT1, priced at RM9,888. Pricing doesn’t embody highway tax, insurance coverage and registration and each RT1 comes with a two-year limitless mileage guarantee together with on-line buy of spare elements by WMoto’s Malaysian distributor MForce Bike Holdings in addition to authorised WMoto sellers.

On this 150 cc scooter market section on the beneath RM10,000 mark, there’s fierce competitors for the RT1, together with the very talked-about Yamaha NMax 155, priced at RM9,798 and Honda Vario 160, retailing at RM9,998. Within the native market there’s additionally the SYM Jet X 150 tagged at RM8,888 and model stablemate the WMoto Xtreme 150i at RM9,588.

The RT1 is powered by single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine mill displacing 149.3 cc and fed by EFI. Energy is claimed to be 15.4 hp at 8,000 rpm with 14.5 Nm of torque at 6,750 rpm, with energy going by a CVT gearbox and belt drive to the rear wheel.

Setting the RT1 aside from most of its market brethren is the inclusion of two-wheel ABS and traction management as commonplace gear which WMoto says is a primary for the 150 cc scooter class. Including to security is the inclusion of entrance and rear sprint cameras for the RT1, one thing additionally seen on the RM13,980 Aveta VADV 150 Hybrid launched in 2023 in Malaysia.

Different using conveniences embody TFT-LCD instrument panel with Bluetooth connectivity to the rider’s smartphone, USB charging port and good key system. Full LED lighting is used all through together with the LED courtesy gentle in underneath seat storage compartment that’s giant sufficient to carry a single helmet.

Suspension is completed with standard telescopic forks in entrance and twin shock absorbers within the rear adjustable for spring preload. Braking is completed with hydraulic discs on the entrance and rear 14-inch wheels, carrying 110/80 entrance and 120/70 rear rubber.

Weighing in at 144 kg with a 1,330 mm wheelbase, the RT1 carries gas in a 9-litre tank. There are three color choices out there – Enchanting Blue, Mystique Black and Dazzling Gray.

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