SUZUKI FX110 – Once A History Maker
Suzuki FX110: The Underdog That Challenged the Wira Cub Prix Hierarchy
There was a time when Yamaha, Modenas and other established names dominated Malaysia’s Wira category. Then came the Suzuki FX110.
Often underestimated and dismissed as a machine unlikely to compete for podium positions, let alone race victories, the Suzuki FX110 quietly built a reputation that told a very different story.
Its results in the Malaysian Cub Prix Championship provided the strongest response to the doubts surrounding its competitiveness — and much of that success came through the performances of rider Md. Zaki Aziz.
A Machine That Refused to Be Overlooked
The Suzuki FX110 may not have been regarded as the obvious choice for serious competition in the Wira category, but racing has a habit of settling arguments on the track.
During the 2003 Malaysian Cub Prix season, Md. Zaki Aziz campaigned the No. 9 Suzuki FX110 and delivered an impressive championship campaign.
He finished second overall in the Wira category, ending the season just five points behind the championship leader.
For a machine that had been questioned for its ability to compete, the result was difficult to ignore.
The FX110 had not merely participated in the championship. It had put itself firmly into contention.
From Challenger to Championship Contender
The momentum continued into the following season.
For the 2004 Malaysian Cub Prix Championship, Md. Zaki Aziz switched to the No. 19 Suzuki FX110, once again competing in the Wira category under the Top-N Kingstone team.
The result was another strong championship finish.
At the end of the season, Zaki secured third overall in the Wira category, confirming that the previous year’s performance was more than a one-off achievement.
Across two consecutive seasons, the Suzuki FX110 had established itself as a genuine competitor within one of Malaysia’s most closely followed domestic motorcycle racing categories.
The Rider Behind the Results
While the motorcycle provides the machinery, racing success ultimately depends on the combination of rider, machine and team.
Md. Zaki Aziz played a crucial role in demonstrating what the FX110 could achieve when placed in the hands of a competitive rider.
His second-place overall finish in 2003, followed by a third-place overall finish in 2004, became an important part of the FX110’s competition history in the Malaysian Cub Prix scene.
These results also provide an interesting perspective on motorcycle racing during the era.
A motorcycle does not necessarily need the biggest reputation in the paddock to make an impact. Sometimes, performance on the circuit is the most convincing answer to criticism.
The FX110 Legacy
Today, racing machines from the early Malaysian Cub Prix era represent an important part of the country’s motorcycle culture and competition history.
The Suzuki FX110 is particularly interesting because its story was not simply about the motorcycle itself. It was about challenging expectations.
Against established competitors, the FX110 managed to secure championship results that placed it among the serious contenders in the Wira category.
Its 2003 runner-up championship finish and 2004 third-place overall result, both achieved with Md. Zaki Aziz, remain notable chapters in the motorcycle’s Malaysian racing story.
For enthusiasts who remember the era, the No. 9 and No. 19 FX110 machines are more than old racing motorcycles.
They are reminders of a period when the Malaysian Cub Prix grid became a proving ground for riders, teams and machines — and where an underestimated motorcycle could still make its presence felt.
Malaysian Cub Prix Championship 2004
Rider: Md. Zaki Aziz
Team: Top-N Kingstone
Machine: Suzuki FX110
Category: Wira
Circuit: Alor Gajah
Championship Result: 3rd Overall — Wira Category
Previous Season: 2nd Overall — Wira Category, 2003