IT may be a motorcycle with a small, 125cc engine.
Yet, the Derbi Terra Adventure is a motorbike big in terms of looks and performance.
So much so that it has attracted a following among those who crave a 'big presence' in a small package.
And you could be the proud owner of one for free if you've been faithfully collecting The New Paper dollars (TNP$).
The bike is the top prize in Series 5 of The New Paper Auction. Bidding starts tomorrow. This beginner-friendly bike, which can take you both on and off-road, has won over experienced bikers, too.
For Mr Mohammed Sulaiman, 30, a regular on the Singapore Bikes Forums, who has biked for 12 years, his Derbi Terra Adventure 125 sets him apart from the pack.
Said Mr Sulaiman, a technical superintendant: 'It looks macho, and it's different from the Japanese bikes that you usually see here.
'It looks like a 400c bike. Even though I'm pretty big ' 1.77m, 80kg - the bike doesn't feel too small.'
The Derbi's powerful engine makes the bike a worthwhile buy.
The 125cc Terra Adventure, said Mr Sulaiman, feels as powerful as his previous 200cc Suzuki DR200. 'Power is important on the road, With this bike I can overtake easily.'
The stock components, he noted, are high-end parts that you usually won't find in other 125cc bikes.
'Because the parts are good enough, I don't feel the itch to upgrade. I save money, compared to my friends who buy Japanese bikes and modify them.'
What does he think about The New Paper offering the bike in its auction?
Laughed Mr Sulaiman: 'The auction's definitely a great way of getting this bike 'on the cheap'.' Worth $16,000
The 121kg Derbi Terra Adventure 125 and accessories bundle is worth $16,000. Derbi bikes got bikers talking when they were first brought in by local distributor Dirt Wheel Motor last September.
Its bikes may be new to our shores, but the 88-year-old Spanish brand is actually one of the oldest in motorcycling.
Now part of the Piaggio Group - along with Vespa, Gilera and Aprilia - Derbi has been making a name for itself in MotoGP, particularly in the 125cc class.
Their bikes command a loyal following among the young in Europe as they're easy to ride and powerful.
- Han Yongming, newsroom intern
Bike's main features
The New Paper's Biker Boy Zaihan Mohamed Yusof gives you the lowdown on the bike: Four-stroke, four-valve engine - Possibly the strongest in its class at 15hp, this engine can take the bike up to 130kmh.
Suspension - The 41mm forks work in tandem with its pre-load adjustable mono shock rear suspension to give you a smooth ride, with little of the bounciness associated with many 125s.
Seats - The plush seats for both rider and pillion are a joy on long rides.
Large windscreen - protects you better from the wind and bugs Large handguards - keep flying debris and branches from hurting your fingers.
The skid plate - at the bottom of the frame and the metal bar surrounding the headlight - shields the bike from crashes.
Pimped-out dashboard - The part-digital and part-analogue clocks give the motorcycle a modern feel. Check out the digital odometer, rarely seen on 125cc bikes.
Fuel tank - 11 litres - enough to get you to your favourite seafood restaurant in Mersing, Johor. Panniers - spacious boxes from Hepco and Becker to lug your tools and clothes for long hauls to Thailand.
