In Less Than A Week, Police Return Seized RXZ Motorcycles To Their Owners

More than 200 Yamaha RXZ motorcycles were seized by police last weekend for having illegally modified exhausts, no rear brakes, and other offences.

In Brief

Terengganu police returned 222 seized Yamaha RXZ motorcycles within five days after completing summonses and documentation processes.
Public backlash followed, with many feeling police were too lenient, given 11 deaths and 46 crashes linked to the event.

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Not more than five days after 222 Yamaha RXZ motorcycles were seized, Terengganu police have returned the machines to their respective owners after summonses and documentation processes were complete.

According to Sinar Harian, Terengganu police chief Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairudin said the motorcycle return process went smoothly at the Kuala Terengganu police headquarters and was executed in stages from Sunday (2 August) to Monday (3 August).

The motorcycles were seized by police for violating numerous offences such as illegally modified exhausts, using non-compliant number plates, missing side mirrors, expired insurance, and lack of rear brakes.

Many feel that the police are being too lenient

Based on comments on social media, members of the public expressed that the police are being far too lenient for returning the motorcycles so soon.

“They’re never going to learn anything this way. Better just scrap their bikes,” one Facebook user said.

“PDRM should fine them RM1,000 and keep the motorcycle for two months while at the same time return the bike to its original stock specifications. And before the bike can be returned, the owner must do community service for one week,” suggested another individual.

Many were generally unhappy with the police’s decision, and questioned their leniency.

11 deaths, 46 crashes recorded

The eighth edition of RXZ Members, an annual gathering of Yamaha RXZ motorcycle fans and enthusiasts at the Terengganu International Drag Strip in Gong Badak, saw as many as 200,000 participants this year.

Participants of the event commonly gather in groups of hundreds at rest stops and petrol station along major highways like the East Coast Expressway to make their way to the venue, with some allegedly riding dangerously, performing stunts like the “Superman” and racing with each other.

Although the event itself went smoothly, certain participants were involved in accidents while en route to, and from, the east coast.

11 deaths involving RXZ Members 8.0 participants were recorded over the duration of the event last weekend, as reported by Berita Harian on 4 August.

Meanwhile, 46 accidents were also reported — an increase from 11 during last year’s RXZ Members 7.0 event.

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Shahril Bahrom

Shahril Bahrom is a Malaysian digital journalist known for his work with The Rakyat Post and World Of Buzz, covering social issues, technology, pop culture, and viral online trends. His writing combines accessible storytelling with strong awareness of Malaysian internet culture, often focusing on topics that resonate across social media and public discourse. Known for a conversational yet informative style, he specialises in digital-first journalism, human-interest stories, and trend-driven reporting that bridges mainstream news with contemporary online conversations.