After going on display at the recent Malaysia Bike Show, it is confirmed ZXMoto, under distributors Force Bike Holdings, will enter the local motorcycle market this September. The initial line-up for ZXMoto will consist of the 820RR, 500RR and 500F, with pricing estimated to be below RM40,000 for the 820RR, and below RM30,000 for the 500RR and 500F.
For the ZXMoto 500RR and 500F, power comes from an inline four-cylinder DOHC mill displacing 470 cc, mated to a six-speed gearbox equipped with an assist and slipper clutch, and quick shifter. Power for the 500RR is rated at 84 hp at 13,500 rpm with 46 Nm of torque at 11,500 rpm while the 500F gets 73 hp and 48 Nm of torque.
The 500RR sports bike comes with adjustable suspension, fully-adjustable front and rear, with steering damper. Twin four-piston brake callipers stop the front wheel and the rear wheel is held in place by a single-sided swingarm, with weight claimed to be 168 kg with 15-litres of fuel in the tank.
For the current model ZX500RR, a TFT-LCd instrument panel displays riding information, while riding aids include traction control and two-channel ABS. Styling is suitably aggressive for a sportsbike, with the current fashion of winglets on the front fairing.
Styling for the 500F is rather more classic, resembling a retro naked sports but fitted with modern equipment. Instrumentation on the 500F is an analogue meter with central LCD screen, while 15.5 litres of fuel is carried in the tank and weight is listed at 175 kg.
The bike that brought Malaysian riders’ attention to ZXMoto, the 820RR is based on the race winning World Superbike Championship racing machine in WSSP. A three-cylinder inline engine produces 135 hp at 12,000 rpm with 80 Nm of torque at 9,000 rpm, while displacement is 819 cc.
There are five riding modes, including two user customisable modes, along with traction control, two-channel ABS and smart key system. The frame one the 820RR, as well as the swingarm and exhaust, is made from aluminium alloy, while weight is listed at 193 kg.
