South East Asia Loves Motorbikes. And X-1R Has Something New for Them.

A traffic jam of motorbikes (Ho Chi Minh City).

It does not matter where you look in South East Asia, you are almost assured of seeing a motorbike. Not the big hairy-chested-biker Harley or Triumph sort, but a more modest small engine ‘Step-through’ or scooter variety. It almost seems to be some sort of cultural identity symbolising freedom and adventure.

Their numbers are staggering, from a relatively low number in Malaysia of 10 million, 18 million in the Philippines and 21 million in Thailand to big numbers of 70 million in Vietnam, 125 million in Indonesia and a mere 285 million in India (okay, that is South Asia). In places like Sri Lanka, there are more bikes than cars on the roads.

A year-round climate makes the affordability of a small bike real attractive, but there is more to it than that. South East Asia has been a laggard in urban transportation, so the roads are congested, particularly in rush hour. Small bikes can lane-split effectively, making the urban commute so very much faster. Parking them is also a breeze, although, please guys, not on the pedestrian pavement.

Not everyone likes them…

There is also the gig economy whereby Gojek and Grab and Uber provide ride-hailing and food deliveries in what seems to be ever-increasing numbers. The chance of freedom to work for yourself, do the hours you want to when you want, is attractive. Outside of every shopping mall throughout South East Asia, you will see hordes of them awaiting the next job or ride.

Modern-day street furniture.

All of this was not missed by the clever folks over at X-1R, you knowm the guys involved in the NASA Space Programme, and after a few years of research and development, have finally launched a product definitely improves the performance of motorbikes. One shot of the new motorbike formula will increase the power of a bike by 10% or more, reduce emissions, reduce vibrations, reduce engine temperature and make the bike use less petrol. Packed in an easy-to-use and very affordable 45ml sachet, all you need to do is simply pour it into your oil sump and go. One shot treats one litre of oil, it is that easy.

If you have a small motorbike, you really need to give the new Motorbike Formula from X-1R a try. We know you will thank us for the advice.