Taiwanese manufacturer Sanyang Manufacturing, better known as SYM and popular locally for its range of 250 cc scooters, has posted catalogue pictures on its Malaysian Facebook page of what might be the successor to its SB250NI quarter-litre bike. Dubbed the Wolf SB300CR, this entry-level machine sports a 278 cc, liquid-cooled, four-valve single.
The engine is claimed to put out 27 hp, and 26.5 NM torque at 7,000 rpm. The styling of the Wolf SB300CR is somewhat reminiscent of the naked sports bikes of the 80s, notably the BMW Motorrad K75. Fuelling is by EFI, and of particular interest is the inclusion of Bosch ABS.
There were no details of whether this is the 2016 Bosch ABS10 for motorcycles, but if so, it means that the quarter-litre class is benefiting from the safety technology developed in larger capacity bikes. No word on whether SYM’s Malaysian distributor will be bringing the Wolf SB300CR to our shores, but it would offer Malaysian riders another choice in the hotly-contested 250 cc motorcycle market.
If it does arrive in Malaysia, would you consider this retro naked bike?
Nice bike but why need to bring in the 300CC bike where you need to get a full B licence.
The previous naked 250cc bike is a failure. I think SYM need to work on pricing, specification and should not go beyond 250cc if want to succeed.
278cc is over 250cc limit under B2 license. Getting B full just to ride this bike? dont think so.
can’t wait
either put a bigger mill, or just make it fit into 250cc category
Agree with you. At 300cc it is neither here nor there. Same with the Ninja 300 and Benelli TNT300. But the authorities should give a quick way to upgrade B2 license lah, instead of taking the whole test again. Maybe just prove that one has ownership of a large bike for maybe a year with no traffic offence or accident should be the way to get an upgrade for a certain fee lah. I’m sure JPJ also wants to make money out of this.