I love how the Moda Moca looks, cheeky, retro-inspired lines without trying too hard.
The rounded headlamp, minimalist body panels and bright colour options (Piano Black, Lime Green, Neon Orange, Ocean Blue) make it feel deliberately playful.
A scooter clearly aimed at city riders who want style with substance.
The Lime Green Moca I reviewed was especially striking.
The psychedelic hue really popped in traffic and had people turning for a second look.
It’s one of those colours that stands out instantly on the road and adds to the scooter’s fun personality.
Under the body of this scooter sits a 108cc SOHC four-stroke with fuel injection, rated at about 8hp at 7,500rpm and 8.5Nm at 6,500rpm, sent to the rear through a CVT.
What I like most is how peppy it feels around town.
The Moca’s light 89kg kerb weight and ideal 738mm seat height make it effortless to flick through traffic and squeeze into tight parking.
In city traffic I was able to make quick overtakes and keep up with urban commuting speeds without drama; the CVT is predictable and smooth.
I feel the light 89kg scooter makes the Moca a joy to handle in tight city streets but the light weight is not ideal when I was riding more than 80kph.
The scooter feels a bit too light to feel properly planted, especially when there is sweeping corners or when overtaking bigger vehicles.
I found myself wishing it carried a little more weight or had slightly larger wheels to give that extra stability and confidence at higher speeds.
On open highways, the engine is understandably strained past 80–90kph.
It does cruise, but not enthusiastically.
Pushing beyond that makes the scooter feel a little out of breath, so I would definitely recommend this for daily city commute rather than long highway rides.
Moca keeps the mechanicals simple: telescopic forks up front and a single rear absorber.
Given the 10-inch wheels and narrow tyres (3.0 front/3.5 rear), the package rewards nimble, agile steering rather than planted high-speed stability.
I found the ride to be compliant over city potholes and speed bumps.
The suspension soaks bumps reasonably well , but it can feel a touch unsettled if you push through sweeping corners or uneven highways.
For day-to-day commuting it’s comfortable but not suitable for spirited ride on the highways.
The small wheels do not ride well on imperfect road, but that’s a trade-off for the scooter’s nimbleness.
Braking is a front hydraulic disc and a rear drum.
The front disc offers good initial bite and predictable feel, which is comforting on urban emergency stops.
The rear drum does its job for gentle braking and low-speed manoeuvres.
With a seat height of 738mm, I can plant both feet easily at stops, and the upright riding position is relaxed for daily runs.
The saddle is pleasantly cushioned for short commutes; for longer rides it’s fine but not plush.
The scooter is fitted with usable under-seat bay plus bag hooks and the small top rack made grocery
runs and light errands convenient.
It doesn’t swallow a full-face helmet, but you can fit a half-face or daily essentials.
Fuel tank is tiny at 4.8 litres, so expect frequent fill-ups if you’re using it everyday.
At RM3,988, the Moca is a compelling package plus it comes with a one-year/10,000km warranty that is reassuring for first-time buyers.
For those new to scooters, it takes almost no time to get comfortable as the controls are light, steering is quick, and the CVT makes riding stress-free.
As a city-first scooter with a lot of charm, I enjoyed riding it around town.
The Moca is simple, smile-inducing, and designed for everyday life rather than highway heroics.
SPECIFICATIONS
Moda Moca
Engine: 108cc, SOHC four-stroke with fuel injection
Maximum power: 8hp at 7,500rpm
Maximum torque: 8.5Nm at 6,500 rpm
Suspension: Front telescopic fork; rear uni-swing type
Brakes: Front disc; rear drum
Fuel capacity: 4.8 litres
Weight: 89kg
Price: RM3,988 (excluding insurance, road tax)
