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• 2025 Honda BeAT new colours for Malaysia, RM6,090

  In Bikes, Honda Motorcycles, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 18 September 2025 4:46 pm / 0 comment

  

  New colours for the 2025 Honda BeAT scooter in Malaysia, with recommended retail pricing at RM6,090 excluding road tax, insurance and registration. The new colours are Black and White, with Matte Silver and Green remaining available from previously, while the Red and Blue colour schemes have been superseded.

  A two-year or 20,000 km warranty is provided against manufacturing defects. Otherwise, there are no other changes for the BeAT scooter in Malaysia.

  

  

  

  

  Coming with a 108.2 cc, single-cylinder air-cooled engine, the BeAT gets 8.67 hp at 7,500 rpm and while torque is rated at 9.53 Nm at 5,500 rpm. Power gets to the rear wheel with CVT transmission and belt drive, the norm for scooters in this class.

  Rolling on 14-inch wheels, the BeAT wears 80/90 front and 90/90 rear tyres while braking is done with a hydraulic disc in front and mechanical drum brake on the rear using Honda’s Combined Braking System. A telescopic fork holds up the front end while the rear comes with a non-adjustable single shock absorber.

  

  4.2-liters of fuel is carried in the tank and an 11.7-liter storage compartment is found under the seat. The BeAT weighs in at 90 kg while seat height is set at 742 mm, with electric and kick starting as standard.

  Inside the cockpit a combination analogue and digital instrument cluster displays all the necessary information including a voltage meter. A charging port and parking brake lock is also standard equipment for the rider’s convenience.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2025 Honda Winner R gets makeover for Vietnam

  In Bikes, Honda Motorcycles, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 18 September 2025 3:55 pm / 1 comment

  

  Getting a makeover is the 2025 Honda Winner R, better known as the Honda RS-X Winner in Malaysia (priced at RM9,998). Pricing for the new Winner R in Vietnam ranges between 4.6 million dong (RM7,300) to 50.56 million dong (RM8,030), with three model variants offered – Standard, Special Edition and Sport.

  With a fresh new look, the Winner R gets not only new graphics, but all-new body panels. Most obvious is the redesigned front end, giving the Winner R a sportier look.

  

  Lighting also sees an upgrade with what Honda calls, “Crystal Light” that gives better headlight projection and spread. Meanwhile, from the side view, it can be be seen the new body panels cover more of the engine, giving the Winner R that “big bike” look.

  No other changes in the mechanical department, with power coming from a liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine fed by EFI and displacing 149.2 cc. Producing 15.8 hp at 9,000 rpm with 13.5 Nm of torque at 7,000 rpm, the engine has been improved with a new design balancer and coil as well as redesigned oil galleries from the previous year.

  

  

  The six-speed transmission is also improved, with anti-slip clutch giving a smoother gear change and reduced effort at the clutch lever. Fuel capacity is listed at 4.5-litres, with the Winner R weighing in at 122 kg, while seat height is set at 795 mm.

  Suspension is done with telescopic forks in front with a monoshock at the back, while braking uses single hydraulic discs front and rear. Single-channel ABS is fitted as standard equipment to the Special Edition and Sport model variants, and riding conveniences include smart key starting, and LCD digital display, and USB charging socket.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• SST to drive up prices of small bikes in Malaysia?

  In Bikes, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 18 September 2025 12:01 pm / 3 comments

  

  With effect July 1, 2025, a 10% Sales and Services Tax (SST) is imposed on the sale of motorcycles below 150 cc capacity in Malaysia. Previously, from 2018 to June 2025, an exemption was given to motorcycles below 250 cc under the previous SST rate.

  In response, paultan.org was informed by a source the Motorcycle and Scooter Assemblers Association of Malaysia (MASAAM) has forwarded an appeal to the Malaysian Ministry of Finance for an exemption. At this point, MASAAM is awaiting a response or instruction from the ministry.

  The implication of the 10% SST is the prices of small displacement will rise, with the cost passed on to the consumer. Typically, motorcycles and scooters below 150 cc are purchased as budget friendly option for those needing cheap daily transport, especially in areas of the country where accessible and reliable public transport is poor or non-existent.

  

  As of 2024, the total industry volume (TIV) of Malaysian motorcycle sales is approximately 660,000 units, of which about half is small motorcycles and scooters below 150 cc. With an average sales price of RM6,000 per unit, imposing a 10% SST would mean the government stands to collect some RM180 million, per year, from sales of small displacement motorcycles.

  Additionally, the SST imposed remains silent on motorcycles and scooters that fall between the 151 cc to 500 cc band. This could mean prices will remain the same for two-wheelers inn that category, in theory.

   

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• 2026 Ducati Diavel V4 RS unveiled, 0-100 in 2.5 secs

  In Bikes, Ducati, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 17 September 2025 5:29 pm / 0 comment

  

  Coming as a numbered limited edition model, the 2026 Ducati Diavel V4 RS is the fastest accelerating production Ducati ever made. Defined by Ducati as a “muscle roadster”, the Diavel V4 RS was take through the zero to 100 km/h sprint in 2.5 seconds, ridden by multiple MotoGP world champion and current championship leader Marc Márquez.

  At the heart of the Diavel V4 RS is the Desmosedici Stradale V-four engine, displacing 1,103 cc. With desmodromic valve actuation and Twin Pulse firing order, the four-cylinder mill is Euro 5+ compliant and equipped with a high-permeability Sprintfilter P08 air filter, allowing it to produce 182 hp at the 13,500 redline, with first gear redline being 14,000 rpm.

  Power is delivered through a STM-EVO SBK dry clutch machined from billet aluminium, with a specific spring and slipper configuration to give a smoother ride during braking and gear engagement. To reduce engine heat during standstill, the rear cylinder bank is deactivated while the engine is in neutral and the coolant temperature is above 70-degrees Celcius.

  

  A full suite of electronics accompanies the Diavel V4 RS, with three specifically calibrated power modes and four ride modes – Race, Sport, Touring and Rain. The power modes are High, applicable to Sport and Race modes with sharp throttle response, Medium for Touring mode with smoother throttle, and Low for Rain mode, where power is limited to 114 hp.

  The electronics package includes new dashboard graphics with model specific opening screen graphics. On the main screen in Race mode, a control panel with functionality similar to the Track Infomode on the Panigale V4 and Streetfighter V4 is displayed.

  There is also three levels to the new Ducati Power Launch (DPL) riding aid. Depending on level selected, the rider engages first gear and opens the throttle while modulating clutch release while the system keeps the engine at an optimal rpm based on the selected DPL level for maximum power delivery.

  

  

  

  

  Wheelie control and traction control is automatically engaged, and remains so until the Diavel V4 RS hits third gear. To preserve the clutch, the system uses an algorithm that only allows a limited number of consecutive starts with the number of starts reset when the rider uses the bike normally.

  Performance data is recorded over the 0-100 and 0-200 km/h distances, kept in memory with a history of the best launches achieved. Specific to the Diavel V4 RS is Pirelli’s new Diablo Rosso IV tyre, coming in 240/45 sizing, giving the muscle roadster excellent grip during acceleration and mid-corner grip feedback with more neutral lean behaviour.

  

  Ohlins provides suspension with 48 mm diameter NIX30 upside-down forks, with a STX46 monoshock in the rear, both fully-adjustable. The Diavel V4 RS’ braking system is lifted directly off the Panigale V4 superbike, with 330 mm
  diameter discs and Brembo Stylema monobloc callipers in front and single 265 mm disc gripped by a Brembo floating calliper at the back.

  The Diavel V4 RS is 3 kg lighter than the 236 kg standard model Diavel V4, thanks to the addition of carbon-fibre and titanium components, and the installation of a lightweight lithium-ion battery battery. The Diavel V4 RS will be available in Europe starting in December 2025, and will arrive in all other countries, starting from the USA, from January 2026, onwards.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2025 Yamaha NVX for Malaysia, RM11,998 – with ABS and SP versions, “Turbo” function, traction control

  In Bikes, Local Bike News, Yamaha / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 17 September 2025 12:40 pm / 2 comments

  

  Now in Malaysia is the 2025 Yamaha NVX 155 scooter, with pricing for the NVX 155 ABS at RM11,998 and the NVX 155 SP at RM14,998. Pricing for the NVX 155 does not include road tax, insurance or registration, and both model variants will be sold alongside the standard model Yamaha NVX 155, priced at RM9,998 in 2024.

  First introduced in Indonesia last year as the Aerox Alpha, the NVX 155 ABS in Malaysia is the equivalent of the Aerox Alpha CyberCity while the NVX 155 SP is the same as the Turbo variant in Malaysia’s ASEAN neighbour. Not just a makeover, the NVX 155 ABS and SP are completely redesigned models, with all new body panels and lighting, while the seat height difference between rider and pillion is apparent.

  Engine power is still the same, with a single-cylinder Bluecore VVA mill displacing 155 cc and delivering 15.4 PS at 8,000 rpm and 14.2 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm. What is new is the Yamaha Electric CVT (Y-ECVT) gearbox equipped on the NVX 155 SP.

  

  Called “Turbo” in other markets, the Y-ECVT functions as an electronic step down for the gearbox, called Y-Shift. A push of the button on the left handlebar pod activates a solenoid that brings the shift drum down to a lower ratio, allowing the rider to gain acceleration going uphill or experience engine braking while downhill.

  The mode is held while the throttle is constant, and twisting the throttle returns the Y-ECVT to normal operation. There are three modes to the Y-Shift, Low, Medium and High, giving corresponding changes in gearbox performance.

  Safety equipment also gets a boost for the 2025 NVX 155, with the NVX 155 ABS coming with, as the model same says, ABS. Adding to that, the NVX 155 SP also gets traction control, two ride modes – Town and Sport – as well as a digital LCD meter with three display modes and Bluetooth connectivity with Yamaha’s Y-Connect app, while the NVX 155 ABS gets a monochrome LCD meter.

  

  ABS is single-channel for both model variants, with braking done by single hydraulic disc front and rear. Suspension is with telescopic forks in front and twin shock absorbers in the rear, while tyre sizing is 14-inches front and back, wearing 110/80 and 140/70 tyres.

  Seat height for the NVX 155 ABS and SP is set at 790 mm, while weight is claimed to be 130 kg for the NVX 155 SP and 127 kg for the NVX 155 ABS, with 5.5-litres of fuel carried in the tank. Available colour options are Gunmetal Grey, Cyber Blue, Electric Yellow and Violet Rush.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2025 Modenas Elit 150S Malaysian launch, RM7,877

  In Bikes, Local Bike News, Modenas / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 17 September 2025 11:07 am / 6 comments

  

  In conjunction with the Malaysian motorcycle manufacturer’s 30th anniversary is the launch of the 2025 Modenas Elit 150S, priced at RM7,877. Revealed in conjunction with Modenas’ 30th anniversary, the Elit 150S comes in two colours, Riviera Blue and Quantum Grey, along with a two-year or 20,000 km warranty against manufacturing defects.

  Powering the Elit 150S is a single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine displacing 149 cc, mated to a CVT transmission and belt final drive. Power is rated at 14 hp at 8,250 rpm, with 13.5 Nm of torque at 6,750 rpm, with the 12-litres of fuel in the tank giving the Elit 150S a claimed 480 km of range.

  Rolling on 13-inch wheels fitted with 110/70 front and 130/70 rear tyres, the Elit scooter gets telescopic front forks in front and twin shock absorbers at the back. Braking is done with single hydraulic discs front and rear, and ABS is omitted.

  

  Riding conveniences include a 23-litre storage compartment under the seat and twin storage compartments inside the front cowl. There is also a USB charging socket and hazard lights, with starting using a smart key.

  All necessary riding information is show on an LCD panel and LED lighting is used throughout. Weight for the Elit 150s is listed at 137 kg, while seat height is set at 770 mm.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2026 Yamaha YZR-M1 V-four unveiled for next season

  In Bikes, International Bike News, MotoGP, Yamaha / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 12 September 2025 10:02 am / 0 comment

  

  Here’s a first look at the 2026 Yamaha YZR-M1 prototype MotoGP race bike. Set to debut this weekend at Misano, Italy, during the San Marino GP, Yamaha hopes this machine will revive its flagging fortunes in MotoGP.

  Having turned in inconsistent performances over the last four years, this new engine configuration for the YZR-M1 is hoped to be able to turn things around for the Monster Energy Yamaha Racing team. The V-four is a new engine configuration for Yamaha in MotoGP, having previously used the inline-four engine going back decades.

  With rivals Ducati having seen resounding success over the past six years with the Desmosedici V-four, it can be seen Yamaha is serious about wanting to wrest the MotoGP crown back and its last world championship in 2021 with Fabio Quartararo.

  

  The latest iteration of the YZR-M1 will be campaigned in Misano’s Circuit Marco Simoncelli by Augusto Fernandez, Quartararo’s team mate. However, there is o confirmation the V-four YZR-M1 will ru a full season instead of the inline-four, although it was said during the unveiling press conference, “insisting publicly that the more competitive of the two bikes would be the chosen one.”

  Yamaha managing director Paolo Pavesio also insisted a decision could only be taken after a competitive debut, according to Yamaha Factory Racing press release. With the entry of the YZR-M1 V-four into MotoGP, Yamaha will face stiff competition from Ducati, with the Desmosedici in development since 2001, and KTM with the KTM RC16, as well as the Aprilia RS-GP, both launched in 2016.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2025 Moda Moca scooter Malaysian launch, RM3,988

  In Bikes, Local Bike News, Moda / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 10 September 2025 6:41 pm / 4 comments

  

  Following yesterday’s teaser, the 2025 Moda Moca scooter is officially in Malaysia, priced at RM3,988 excluding road tax, insurance and registration. There are currently four colour choices available – Piano Black, Lime Green, Neon Orange and Ocean Blue – with more on the way.

  Targetted to the budget scooter segment in Malaysia, the Moca comes with a single-cylinder, air-cooled SOHC engine fed by EFI, and displacing 108 cc. Euro-4 compliant, power for the Moca is rated at 8 hp at 7,500 rpm with 8.5 Nm of torque at 7,000 rpm, going to the rear wheel via CVT gearbox and belt drive.

  Weight for the Moca is listed at a very light 89 kg, with 4.8-litres of fuel carried in the tank, while seat height is set at 738 mm. Wheel sizing for the Moca is 10-inches front and rear, with 3.0 tyre in front and 3.5 inch width tyre at the back.

  

  Suspension is done with conventional telescopic forks in front and absorber in the rear. Braking uses a single hydraulic disc brake in front and drum brake in the rear, while a combined braking system (CBS) model is in the works.

  Full LED lighting is used throughout and an LCD instrument panel displays all the necessary information. Every Moce sold comes with a two-year or 20,000 km warranty against manufacturing defects.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2025 Italjet Dragster 300 now in Malaysia, Malossi and Gresini Racing Team Editions, priced from RM37,800

  In Bikes, Italjet, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 9 September 2025 5:07 pm / 2 comments

  

  Now in Malaysia is the 2025 Italjet Dragster 300, in two model variants, the Malossi Edition priced at RM37,800 and the Gresini Racing Team Edition, retailing at RM38,800. Pricing does not include road tax, insurance and registration and there is an on-going early bird registration campaign with the first 10 units of the Malossi and Gresini Dragster 300s entitled to RM3,000 cash back.

  The Dragster 300, launched in 2024, is powered by a four-valve, liquid-cooled, DOHC, single-cylinder engine displacing 278 cc. Power for the Dragster 300 is rated at 23.8 hp at 8,250 rpm with 26 Nm of torque at 6,250 rpm.

  Power goes to the rear wheel via CVT gearbox and belt drive. Weight for the Dragster 300 is listed at 128 kg with the fuel tank carrying 11-litres while the seat height is set at 770 mm.

  

  Using an ISS independent swingarm suspension in front with single-sided swinngarm in the rear fitted with Paioli adjustable monoshock, the Dragster 300 rolls on a 12-inch wheel in front fitted with 120/70 tyre and 13-innch wheel at the rear wearing 140/60 rubber.

  Braking is done by Brembo callipers, with single 240 mm disc in front and 175 mm disc at the back, with rear-wheel ABS. Full LED lightning is used throughout and the LED turn signals are sequential.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  
  

  The Italjet DRAGSTER 300 Malossi Edition will be retailing at
  RM37,800, while the Italjet DRAGSTER 300 Gresini Racing Team Edition will be retailing at RM38,800

   

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• Malaysian scooter maker Moda to launch new model

  In Bikes, Local Bike News, Moda / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 9 September 2025 11:56 am / 3 comments

  

  A teaser ahead of its official launch on September 10 comes from Malaysian scooter maker Moda. Dubbed the “Moca”, the new scooter from the boys in Shah Alam is their first foray into the entry-level “lifestyle” scooter segment.

  Not many details as yet, but we were informed the Moca will focus on the small engine scooter demographic, with a matching price point. Expect to see a single-cylinder engine displacing below 125 cc, along with 13- or 12-inch wheels.

  The new Moca scooter follows the recent launch of the Moda Sporter S and the Shifter 400X, priced at RM17,888 and RM23,888, respectively. For the Moca, expect the launch price to be below the RM10,000 point.

   

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• 2025 BMW Motorrad R1300 GS Trophy and Triple Black model variants priced at RM140,500 in Malaysia

  In Bikes, BMW Motorrad, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 8 September 2025 11:48 am / 0 comment

  

  Debuting at the Malaysia Autoshow in 2024, the 2025 BMW Motorrad R1300 GS is offered in Trophy and Triple Black model variants, identically priced at RM140,500 excluding insurance. The R1300 GS comes with BMW Motorrad Malaysia’s three-year warranty against manufacturing defects and three-year roadside assistance, as well as optional extended warranty and service plans, and financing from BMW Group Financial Services.

  Standard equipment for the R1300 GS Rally and Triple Black is Adaptive Height Control that electronically adjusts seat height through a 20 mm range. When stationary or at low speeds, the system lowers seat height to improve ground accessibility, automatically raising the chassis to standard ride height at speed.

  Featured is the latest iteration of BMW Motorrad’s legendary boxer-twin, now displacing 1,300 cc. Power output is claimed to be 145 hp at 7,750 rom with a maximum torque of 6,500 rpm, making this BMW Motorrad’s most powerful production boxer ever.

  

  The six-speed gearbox is located under the engine to decrease engine package size while the trellis frame is eliminated, contributing to a weight reduction of 12 kg, the R1300 GS tipping the scales at 237 kg compared to the R1250 GS’ 249 kg.

  BMW Motorrad’s Evo Telelever holds up the front end and Evo Paralever props up the rear, giving better steering precision and ride stability. BMW’s electronic Dynamic Suspension Adjustment (DSA) combines dynamic adjustment of the front and rear damping with a corresponding adjustment of the spring rate, or stiffness, allowing for automatic load compensation no matter if the R1300GS is ridden solo, two-up or loaded with luggage.

  The R1300 GS electronic riding suite includes four riding modes – Road, Rain, Eco and Enduro. Road and Rain modify power delivery of the R1300GS for prevailing conditions while Eco mode gets the maximum range out of a single tank of fuel, with Enduro mode giving optimum power delivery for off-road riding.

  

  Primary focus of change for the R1300GS is the headlight, a matrix lED headlight replacing the previous two element headlight. The light unit consists of two LED units for low and high beam along with four additional LED units for DRLs and side lights. while cornering lights is an option.

  Other riding aids include Active Cruise Control (ACC), Front Collision Warning (FCW), Hill Hold Control (HHC) and Lane Change Warning (SWW) to aid safety and rider awareness. Riding conveniences include a smartphone charging compartment with integrated USB socket and additional 12 V on-board power socket as standard, and BMW Keyless Ride while heated seats are an extra cost option.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2025 Indian Scout model range in Malaysia, all-new five model line-up, pricing starts from RM103,900

  In Bikes, Indian Motorcycle, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 5 September 2025 5:09 pm / 3 comments

  

  With the brand’s reintroduction to Malaysia, the all-new 2025 Indian Motorcycle Scout model range is now on sale, with pricing starting from RM103,900. The line-up starts with the Scout Bobber, which comes in three variants – the Standard in Black Metallic at RM103,900, and in the Limited colours of Sunset Red Smoke and Spirit Blue Metallic, with Tech package, priced at RM121,100 and RM124,300, respectively.

  Then there is the three model range of the Sport Scout, with the Standard Metallic Black retailing at RM106,800. Selecting the Storm Blue or Nara Bronze Metallic variants with Indian Motorcycle Limited and Tech package will set the rider back RM113,500 and RM117,300, respectively.

  Also available is the Scout Classic, with single colour option of Sunset Red Metallic, with Limited and Tech package, priced at RM128,800. Next in line is the Super Scout, coming only in Black Smoke with graphics and, and Limited and Tech package, retailing at RM134,500.

  

  Rounding out Indian Motorcycle’s Malaysian Scout models is the 101 Scout with two variants. Both coming with the Limited and Tech package, the 101 Scout is available in Sunset Red Metallic with graphics or Ghost White Metallic with graphics, identically priced at RM139,600.

  In Standard configuration, the Indian Scout comes with two-channel ABS braking as standard with an analogue instrument gauge, keyed ignition, with LED headlight common across the range. The Limited package adds cruise control along with three ride modes – Sport, Standard and Tour – and traction control plus a USB charging port for the rider’s smartphone, while the Tech package takes the previous packages and adds keyless start and a four-inch touchscreen LCD round gauge.

  

  The Scout motorcycles are equipped with Indian Motorcycle’s all-new SpeedPlus V-twin, displacing 1,250 cc, delivering 105 hp and 108 Nm of torque at 6,300 rpm, with the 101 Scout getting the 111 HP version of the SpeedPlus and over 111 Nm of torque. The new liquid-cooled mill is mated to a six-speed gearbox with belt final drive to the rear wheel.

  With the Tech package, the Indian Scout rider gets Ride Command with on-screen navigation and integration with the rider’s smartphone via Bluetooth. Additional features with Ride Command include vehicle locator, vehicle health, tow/bump alert if the Scout is disturbed, and intuitive search, along with six display and two screen options.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Honda tests full-size EV Fun Concept e-motorcycle

  In Bikes, Electric motorcycles, Honda Motorcycles, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 4 September 2025 12:01 pm / 0 comment

  

  Testing for the Honda EV Fun Concept electric motorcycle continues in Europe, with new photos showing real world on-road testing in Offenbach, Germany. First shown in Milan, Italy, during the EICMA motorcycle show, the EV Fun Concept is Honda’s first full-size electric motorcycle (e-bike).

  The electric equivalent of a middleweight motorcycle, the EV Fun Concept comes with a non-removable battery pack. Charging uses CCS2 quick charging, the same as used in EV charging stations.

  

  According to Masatsugu Tanaka, project lead and 20-year veteran at Honda motorcycles, the EV Fun Concept was built to the design brief of “be the wind”. ” The EV Fun Conncept offers a quiet and smooth ride unique to EV models and a sense of unity with the machine that can make riders feel like the wind,” says Tanaka.

  Frome what can be seen from the photos and videos provided, the EV Fun Concept places its electric motor amidships, with belt drive to the rear wheel that is held by a single-sided swingarm. According to the teaser video for the EV Fun Concept, Honda’s latest e-bike will be coming to the market soon.

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2025 Hanway Bob125S in Malaysia, priced at RM14,800

  In Bikes, Hanway, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 2 September 2025 6:36 pm / 2 comments

  

  Joining the Hanway HD400 cruiser in Malaysia is the 2025 Hanway Bob125S, priced t RM14,800. Pricing excludes road tax, insurance and registration, and there is only one colour option – Gloss Black.

  Similar in design the HD400, the Bob125S is cut in the ‘bobber’ cruiser style, with single seat and ‘bobbed’ rear fender. The Bob125S carries a single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, four-valve engine with DOHC, displacing 124 cc.

  Power is claimed to be 14.75 hp at 10,000 rpm with 14 Nm of torque at 8,000 rpm. With a six-speed gearbox and chain final drive, the Bob125S rolls on 16-inch wheels front and rear, fitted with 130/90 and 150/80 tyres.

  

  Suspension is done with non-adjustable telescopic forks in front and twin shock absorbers in the rear, adjustable for preload. For braking the Bob125S gets a dual-piston brake calliper on the front wheel with 300 mm disc, and a single-piston brake fitted at the back with 255 mm disc.

  LED lighting is used throughout and a combination analogue/digital round gauge displays all the necessary riding information. Weight for the Bob125S is listed at 165 kg while no figures were listed for seat height or fuel tank capacity.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• BMW Motorrad Vision CE e-scooter comes with cage

  In Bikes, BMW Motorrad, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 2 September 2025 3:49 pm / 4 comments

  

  Coming as a safety concept is the BMW Motorrad Vision CE, encasing the rider in a composite cage and secured by a seat belt. An added safety feature is the Vision CE’s self balancing function, keeping this electric scooter upright when stationary.

  To be presented at the IAA Mobility 2025 show and conference in Munich, Germany, BMW Motorrad calls the Vision CE “a new interpretation with an emotional design language to create a unique, forward-looking vision vehicle.” The design of the cage precludes the use of a helmet by the rider, as well as an open, airy design, with a long wheelbase, giving the Vision CE a stretched, dynamic and visually light appearance.

  Coming in contrasting matte white and black complemented by a matte seat bench with integrated lettering and neon red accents, the Vision CE carries on the design language first seen in the BMW Motorrad CE 04 electric scooter. The roof rails, or “cage” as BMW Motorrad calls it, allows the Vision CE to be fitted with a variety of accessories such as spot lights or luggage rack.

  

  Based on the CE 04 electric scooter (priced at RM59,900 in Malaysia), the Vision CE represents BMW Motorrad’s vision of the future of two wheel mobility in the electric area where style and practicality is favoured over outright performance. This is seen in the range of options and colours for the Vision CE, although there was no indication if when, or if, the Vision CE might enter the market, following the earlier Bertone designed BMW Motorrad C1 from 2000 .

  The CE 04 produces the electric equivalent of 42 hp at 4,900 rpm and 62 Nm of torque at 1,500 rpm, the equivalent of a 500 cc engine in the combustion engine motorcycle world. Designed for urban use, the CE04 gets a claimed 130 km range from its 8.9 kWh lithium-ion battery.

  

  BMW Motorrad says the CE 04 gets from zero to 50 km/h in 2.6 seconds in traffic light sprints, with a maximum speed of 120 km/h. Charging is done using the CE04’s integrated charger utilising either domestic current, Type 2 wallbox or public charging station.

  Charging time for the CE 04 with a typical 2.3 kW charger takes four hours and 20 minutes from zero capacity, while quick charging, assuming a Type 2 charger output of 6.9 kW, takes an hour and 40 minutes, or 0-80% in 65 minutes. Tipping the scales at 231 kg, The CE 04 has a seat height of 780 mm.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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