MTBN 2026 Etape Bengkulu, Explore the Hidden Paradise on Earth Rafflesia

JAKARTA - The second stage of the MAXi Tour Boemi Nusantara (MTBN) was successfully held in Bengkulu, and followed the beauty of the panorama and natural wealth of the rafflesia earth for two days or April 25-26.

In the second stage which took place on April 25-26, 2026, Yamaha again invited and embraced Yamaha MAXi bikers consisting of media, bloggers, vloggers, and MAXi communities, including the VOI team.

Deputy GM Sales & Operation of Yamaha Main Dealers Thamrin Brothers, Wahidin, said that the second stage of the MAXi Tour Boemi Nusantara in Bengkulu is a tangible manifestation of Yamaha's commitment to embracing the community while exploring the extraordinary natural wealth of the Rafflesia Earth.

"But more than that, we also want to continue to prove the various advantages that are translated into the advanced features of MAXi Yamaha in providing the MAXimal driving experience. We hope that through this activity, the bonds of brotherhood between MAXi Yamaha bikers in Sumatra will be more solid and close for now and in the future," he said. , to VOI when met in Bengkulu, Monday, April 27.

Journey to comb the beauty of the Red and White Earth

The second stage of the MTBN invites bikers to explore the natural panorama of Kepahiang with the starting point of departure from Yamaha Central Bengkulu to the highlands. Traveling a route of 128 km, participants are treated to the beauty of the Kabawetan tea plantation and the Barisan Mountains, which are very eye-catching. The main challenge comes when crossing the iconic Liku 9 track, where various sharp turns, climbs, and descents test driving skills.

This challenging and full of surprises journey condition also becomes an interesting playground to test various flagship features on the Yamaha MAXi, starting from the presence of ABS brakes and Traction Control System (TCS) that make the riding sensation feel more confident, rear sub-tank suspension that can improve performance when maneuvering, to the front LED lamp with Dual Projector feature which is able to provide a more focused and optimal lighting quality, especially when driving at night.

On the second day, the participants continued their journey to the city of Bengkulu to join in a community gathering with Yamaha MAXi users in the city of Bengkulu. Through a much longer travel route of 134 kilometers, the participants were presented with various stopping spots to take photos and capture the moments of the journey.

Various hidden gem stopping spots such as Trokon River, Lake Mas Harun Bastari, the valley of the Kabawetan tea garden, to enjoying the panorama of the Indian Ocean sunset at Sungai Suci Beach, show that Bengkulu may be one of the regions on the island of Sumatra that is worth exploring and stopping for bikers who have a hobby of touring with their beloved MAXi.

Upon arrival at the community gathering venue located at Rafflesia Beach Club, the participants were greeted with various cultural performances typical of Bengkulu, ranging from the Sekapur Sirih Dance which is a symbol of a warm welcome, the unique and anti-mainstream Dhol percussion attraction, to receiving the Besurek headgear which symbolizes the sense of solidarity among fellow users of the Yamaha MAXi.

The community gathering event felt special with the presence of Wiwik Rahayu, S.T., M.Si, as the Head of E-Government of the Bengkulu City Information and Communication Technology Agency who gave the iconic Rafflesia Flower and miniature Tabot souvenirs. In this warm moment, Yamaha also shared information about the latest products such as Yamalube "TURBO" MATIC oil, official accessories, to exclusive collaboration apparel collections. In addition, participants were also educated about the use of the My Yamaha Motor application which was designed to provide ease of service and digital experience for consumers.

"Participating in the MTBN Bengkulu gave me an experience of riding that was truly extraordinary and very memorable for me. The challenging Liku 9 track is a proof of the robustness of the ABS and TCS MAXi Yamaha features that keep driving stable. Not only about the performance of the motorcycle, we were also spoiled by hidden beauty such as the Kabawetan tea garden and the Holy River Beach. The solidarity that was built during the trip to the gathering event at the Rafflesia Beach Club really felt very warm and MAXimal," said Didi, one of the touring participants.