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Redang Island Fans Brave Sea Crossing for Yamaha RXZ Event
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Redang Island Fans Brave Sea Crossing for Yamaha RXZ Event

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Motorcycle enthusiasts from Redang Island transported their Yamaha RXZ bikes across the sea to attend the RXZ Members 8.0 event.
  • The journey involved a 30-kilometer sea crossing via boat to Merang Jetty, costing RM150 per motorcycle.
  • For many, the RXZ is more than a bike; it's a shared hobby and a reason to gather annually, with bikes often stored away except for this event.

Die-hard fans of the Yamaha RXZ motorcycle from Redang Island demonstrated their dedication by undertaking a challenging 30-kilometer sea journey to participate in the RXZ Members 8.0 event in Gong Badak.

Undeterred by the distance, the enthusiasts transported their prized RXZ bikes aboard boats from the island to Merang Jetty. This annual pilgrimage is a testament to their passion for the legendary motorcycle model. For Mohd. Irwan Rosman, 24, the RXZ is a central part of his life; he has been managing the motorcycle transport service from Redang Island for the past four years.

"The response among RXZ fans on Redang Island is very encouraging, and they make participation in RXZ Members in Gong Badak a mandatory event every year," Rosman stated. He added that about 10 Yamaha RXZ motorcycles are on the island, and they are typically kept in storage, only brought out once a year specifically for this event. The cost for transporting a single motorcycle across the sea is RM150.

The response among RXZ fans on Redang Island is very encouraging, and they make participation in RXZ Members in Gong Badak a mandatory event every year.

— Mohd. Irwan RosmanDescribing the dedication of RXZ fans on Redang Island to attend the annual event.

Ahmad Haiqal Lokman, 27, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing that the RM150 boat fee is worthwhile. "For us RXZ motorcycle fans, getting together and meeting friends with the same interest is something we look forward to every year," he explained. "So, we who live on the island don't want to miss out on participating."

The RXZ Members 8.0 program aims to attract over 100,000 participants over its two-day run, under the slogan "Yang Santai Pasti Sampai" (roughly translated as "The Relaxed Ones Will Surely Arrive"). The event celebrates the RXZ as more than just a mode of transport, but a shared hobby and a focal point for a dedicated community.

For us RXZ motorcycle fans, getting together and meeting friends with the same interest is something we look forward to every year. So, we who live on the island don't want to miss out on participating.

— Ahmad Haiqal LokmanExplaining the importance of the RXZ Members event for fostering community and shared passion.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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