MForce Bike Holdings has released the 2020
SYM VF3i 85 LE supercub, priced at RM 9,338, RM 1,000 more expensive than the
previous model. The VF3i 185 LE is now available at all authorised SYM Malaysia
dealers and comes with a two-year or 20,000 km manufacturing warranty.
With the ‘LE’ in the name standing for
limited edition, the VF3i, as a production variant, will have a maximum of
5,000 units produced and is set apart from the standard model with matte grey
paintwork and apple green graphics, along with wheels painted green.
Additionally, a small flyscreen is fitted as standard equipment on the VF3i 185
LE.
The biggest change for the 2020 VF3i 185
LE is found inside the 183 cc, liquid-cooled SOHC engine. Modifications have
been made to the throttle body, up 30 mm from the previous 28 mm, as well as
the head, counter balance shaft and exhaust, allowing the VF3i to put out 19.7
hp at 9,000 rpm and 17.4 Nm of torque at 7,500 rpm, an increase over the
previous 17.7 hp and 16.67 Nm.
A notable improvement and a first in its
class for Malaysia is the inclusion of ABS for the VF3i’s braking system – 230
mm front disc and 200 mm rear. Other upgrades from the older model VF3i include
LED tail lights, revised instrument panel as well as adjustable brake and
clutch levers.
In other aspects, the 2020 VF3i 185 LE
remains the same, including rolling on 17-inch wheels shod in 90/80 front and
120/70 rear tyres. Fuel is carried in a 7-litre tank with a weight of 124 kg,
along with a Euro 3 certification for the engine.
