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• 2020 Honda CBR600RR set to debut on August 21

  In Bikes, Honda Motorcycles, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 7 August 2020 4:02 pm / 4 comments

  

  Coming to the middleweight super sports class is the 2020 Honda CBR600RR, shown in a teaser video on the Honda Japan website. As can be seen from the video, the 2020 CBR600RR retains the underseat exhaust from the previous models but now sports a front end and graphics reminiscent of the 2020 Honda CBR1000RR-R.

  From the scant details on the website, the CBR600RR derives power from a 599 cc, liquid-cooled inline-four as before, but Honda says the electronics, by which we assume riding aids such as ride modes and traction control, are upgraded. This could also mean stuff like cornering ABS and slide control, features found on the bigger CBR.

  LED lighting is obvious from the RR-R derived front end as well as the central air intake between the headlights. The rear end is very much the same as Honda’s racing machines in MotoGP and the World Super Bike Championship.

  As befits a race oriented machine, the road-going bits such as turn signals, mirrors, tailpiece and passenger pegs are easily removable. More details will come to light on August 21, and we can’t wait to see what Honda has in store for the super sports class.

   

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• 2020 BMW Motorrad R18 Dragster by Roland Sands

  In Bikes, BMW Motorrad, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 6 August 2020 1:28 pm / 0 comment

  

  Ahead of the Malaysian launch of the 2020 BMW Motorrad R18, expected sometime in October, the boys from Munich commissioned the R18 Dragster from custom builder Roland Sands. Drawing on his extensive experience racing motorcycle as well as family involvement in drag racing, Sands stamped his touch on the R18 with a host of machined components.

  Since the R18 is designed from the get go to be easily customisable, Sands deleted the easily removable rear sub-frame, replacing it with a thickly padded drag style rear end. Milled aluminium parts, a Roland Sands Design speciality, is used extensively throughout the R18 Dragster.

  

  

  

  While many of the changes made to the base R18 are cosmetic, some additions needed some work. The forks from the Rnine T “Heritage” bike were grafted in while S1000RR super bike radial-mount brakes are used to give the R18 Dragster some serious stopping power.

  Roland Sands design touches to the R18 Dragster include custom made brake and clutch master cylinders,modified front and rear fenders, a milled aluminium headlight bezel and engine casings as well as a host of other small parts. The exhaust system from the R18 has been replaced with a stainless steel twin megaphone exhaust.

  

  There are also two Roland Sands Design options for the R18 – “Machined” and “2-Tone-Black” – which come with alternative sizes to the stock wheels. Other goodies include speedometer housings, handlebar clamps, risers, handlebar grips, hand levers and mirrors as well as engine housing trim elements, filler caps and intake silencer covers.

  For Malaysia, the 2020 BMW Motorrad R18 First Edition will be officially launched in October and priced at RMRM156,500. Limited to only 18 units for Malaysia, the R18 First Edition comes in a classic black finish and white pinstriped paintwork along with chrome accents, a seat badge as well as a “First Edition” chrome badge on the side covers.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  
  GALLERY: 2020 BMW Motorrad R18 First Edition

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Sepang CEO: 2020 Malaysian MotoGP cancellation – not taking the risk due to Covid-19 says Shafriman

  In Bikes, Formula 1, Local Bike News, MotoGP, Motorsports / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 5 August 2020 5:06 pm / 1 comment

  

  Adherence to government regulations and the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) board not wanting to risk the health of the Malaysian public during the Covid-19 pandemic led to the cancellation of the 2020 Shell Malaysia MotoGP. Adding into the mix is the current cross border travel restrictions imposed by many countries, including Malaysia, which means Malaysian racing fans will have to wait till 2021 for the MotoGP.

  This was said by SIC chief executive officer (CEO) Azhan Shafriman Hanif during an online press conference on the cancellation of Malaysia’s premier motorcycle race. The cancellation has an impact on SIC’s bottom line for 2020, said Shafriman, but the shortfall will be made up, in part, with a focus on local racing and motorsports events.

  “I don’t have the exact numbers as yet, but I can tell you the impact is substantial,” Shafriman said. “However, most of the SIC revenue comes from track days and other events, and we intend to increase the local events wherever possible,” he continued.

  

  “We are putting safety first and following government regulations regarding spectators at sporting events,” said Shafriman. “Dorna wanted a race at SIC but also insisted on spectators, which is something still not allowed under the current fourth stage MCO regulations,” Shafriman added.

  Asked about 2020 Malaysian MotoGP ticket sales and refunds, Shafriman said some 25% to 30% of tickets for this year’s race were already sold. “For those who have already purchased tickets, refunds can be made by contacting SIC via our website or by email,” Shafriman said.

  

  For the future of MotoGP in Malaysia, race organiser Dorna’s contract with SIC for the Shell Malaysia MotoGP ends this year. With a 20-year history of MotoGP at SIC, Shafriman is confident the contract is likely to be renewed, despite this being the first time the race is not being held since racing began at SIC in 1999.

  In a supplementary question on Formula 1, Shafriman said SIC was approached by series owners Formula One Group to hold a round as replacement for the cancelled Shanghai Grand Prix. However, without spectators, there would be no way to make a Malaysian Formula One round profitable after payment of the race fee demanded by Formula One, Shafriman explained.

   

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• Malaysia’s flying car? Here’s the Lazareth LMV 496 flying motorcycle from France, and it actually flies

  In Bikes, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 5 August 2020 2:48 pm / 9 comments

  

  While there is much ado about Malaysia’s flying car as well as questions being asked in Parliament about the status of the project, French custom vehicle builders Lazareth have come out with a flying motorcycle… that flies. Dubbed the Lazareth LMV 496, the flying vehicle is currently in prototype stage and videos have been released demonstrating its capabilities.

  Known for its Maserati-powered Lazareth LM847, a V-eight powered, 470 hp, four-wheeled motorcycle with twin, independent front hub steering, the LMV 496 borrows the same styling cues but adds four kerosene fed jet turbines into the mix. The video shows the LMV 496 in tethered flight as well as a short landing video, indicating it works as a proof of concept.

  The turbines are located in the hubs of the LMV 496’s four wheels, with the wheels functioning as normal when the bike is being rolled around. A flip of a switch places the LMV 496 on four landing legs and the four wheels rotate to orientate the turbines vertically, providing lift.

  

  

  

  Motive power for the LMV 496 comes from an electric motor but for flight, the quartet of turbines provides 1,300 horsepower which translates to 285 kg of thrust. There was no demonstration of the LMV 496 flight controls but we assume directional control and stability is achieved much in the same way as a drone.

  Also considering how fuel thirsty jet turbines are, we wonder if enough Jet A-1 can be carried on board for more than a short hop. Lazareth invites enquiries for purchase of the LMV 496 which will be produced in a limited edition of only five units on its website, via email or by telephone.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Is Honda bringing back the Motocompo as an e-bike?

  In Bikes, Cars, Honda, Honda Motorcycles, International Bike News, International News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 4 August 2020 4:34 pm / 5 comments

  

  Fitting into the rear hatch space of the 1981 Honda City (Bulldog in some markets) was the Honda Motocompo folding motorcycle. But is Honda bringing back the Motocompo?

  According to a US patent filing with the Patents and Trademarks Office and reported by Rideapart, Honda has submitted an application for the name “Motocompacto”. Under the classification “land vehicles, namely, electric scooters”, this might indicate the new generation Motocompo might be a folding electric motorcycle or bicycle of some sort.

  The concept behind the original Motocompo was for short point-to-point journeys after parking your car. This would be most applicable in places like Metropolitan Tokyo where city parking is very expensive.

  

  

  

  A driver would park his or her car somewhere outside the city where parking was more affordable, then lift out the Motocompo from the boot space, unfold the handlebar and seat, and ride off to their final destination. A 50 cc, 2.9 hp engine provided motive power for the Motocompo and for license laws in most developed countries, riding a motorcycle or scooter below 50 cc only requires a driver’s licence, absolving the requirement for a proper motorcycle licence.

  Going from Honda’s trend with regards to electric mobility vehicles, including the launch of the Honda e electric scooter at the Frankfurt Motor Show last year, it appears that a Motocompacto might make its way into showrooms soon. Teamed up with a hybrid or electric car, the Motocompacto could easily be charged using the car’s built-in charger, negating the need to look for an external charger.

  Fans of Japanese manga and anime might recall the series “You’re Under Arrest!” where both the Honda City and the Motocompo were featured. In the series, officers Natsumi Tsujimoto and Miyuki Kobayakawa of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department patrol the streets with the Honda City and Motocompo.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R in Philippines, RM35,692

  In Bikes, International Bike News, Kawasaki / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 3 August 2020 4:06 pm / 6 comments

  

  Following the launch of the 2020 Kawasaki ZX-25R in neighbouring Thailand, the next ASEAN country to the Kawasaki’s quarter-litre screamer is the Philippines. Priced at 410,000 php(RM35,692), this compares against the Indonesia price of the ZX-25R at 96 million rupiah (RM27,876) for the standard and 112 million rupiah (RM32,783) for the SE version.

  In Thailand, the ZX-25R was launched last July at a price of 269,000 baht (RM36,798) with only the SE version available in that market. This begs the question as to when, if ever, the ZX-25R might make it to the Malaysian market.

  There are two colour options for the ZX-25R available in the Philippines market – Candy Plasma Blue and Kawasaki Lime Green – as per a report from Top Gear Philippines. The SE specification of the ZX-25R has ABS braking, up-and-down quick shifter and pillion seat cover and should be offered as standard, along with a smoked windshield, frame sliders and wheel graphic stickers.

  

  

  

  The ZX-25R comes with an inline four-cylinder, liquid-cooled DOHC mill displacing 249.8 cc and produces 51 PS at 15,500 rpm (with Ram Air) and 22.9 Nm of torque at 14,500 rpm. According to Kawasaki, the ZX-R with its six-speed gearbox and assist and slipper clutch will get to a top speed of 197 km/h on the race track.

  Other riding aids included with the ZX-25R include ride modes – Full or Low – as well as traction control. Upside-side down SFF-BP forks hold up the front end while the rear of the ZX-25R uses a preload-adjustable mono shock.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2020 MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR SCS, Dragster 800 RR and RC SCS released, from RM84,627 to RM97,077

  In Bikes, International Bike News, MV Agusta / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 3 August 2020 2:57 pm / 0 comment

  

  Perhaps taking a leaf from Proton’s old playbook about getting maximum mileage out of a specific platform, MV Agusta has released the 2020 MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR SCS, priced at 16,990 euro (RM84,627). It is accompanied by the 2020 MV Agusta Dragster 800 RR and Dragster 800 RR SCS, going for 18,490 euro (RM92,096) and 19,490 euro (RM97,077), respectively.

  If you’re wondering, the SCS designation in the Brutale and Dragster model names stands for Smart Clutch System. This requires the rider to only engage the clutch during starting off with the system engaging automatically when coming to a stop and adds only 36 grammes to a non SCS equipped gearbox.

  The same inline three-cylinder engine displacing 798 cc with 12-valves and DOHC from previous iterations of the Brutale and Dragster 800 is carried over, producing 140 hp at 12,300 rpm and 88.7 Nm of torque at 10,100 rpm. The Dragster 800 RC SCS also has an optional race kit, which bumps power to 150 hp at 12,800 rpm with the addition of an SC Project titanium exhaust and revised engine mapping.

  

  While being mechanically and visually unchanged from the previous year’s model, both the Brutale and Dragster sport new colour schemes for 2020. For the Brutale 800 RR SCS, the rider can choose between Shock Peal Red/Avio Grey or Avio Silver/Dark Metallic Grey.

  The Dragster 800 RR and Dragster 800 RC SCS have two options – Night Grey/Solar Beam/Metallic Carbon Black and Ice Pearl White/Neon Green/Metallic Carbon Black. Key difference between the Brutale and the Dragster are the wheels, the Brutale and Dragster RR using alloy wheels while the Dragster RC comes with spoked wheels, accented with gold-anodised spoke nipples.

  Across the board, braking for both MV Agusta’s three-cylinder naked sports are done by Brembo four-piston callipers on twin 320 mm diameter floating steel discs. At the back, a single 220 mm disc is clamped by a two-piston Brembo calliper, with Bosch 9 Plus ABS with rear wheel lift-up mitigation as standard.

  

  MV Agusta claims the dry weight of the Brutale is 175 kg while the Dragster 800 in both RR and RC flavours comes in at 168 kg dry. Suspension uses Marzocchi upside-down forks, fully-adjustable with adjustment for rebound/compression and spring preload in separate fork legs while the rear uses a fully-adjustable Sachs mono shock.

  Also standard equipment is a manually adjustable steering damper with eight levels of adjustment. Fuel is carried in a 16.5-litre tank and seat height is 830 mm.

  GALLERY: 2020 MV Agusta Brutale RR SCS

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  
  GALLERY: 2020 MV Agusta Dragster 800 RR SCS

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2020 MotoGP: Revised race calendar announced after cancellation of Malaysian MotoGP round at Sepang

  In Bikes, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 3 August 2020 10:01 am / 0 comment

  

  With the cancellation of the 2020 Shell Malaysia MotoGP, plus the postponement of the Thailand Grand Prix, racing organisers Dorna have announced the flyaway rounds at Malaysia, Thailand and Argentina will not take place. Originally scheduled for October 30 to November 1, The Malaysian MotoGP was put on hold after authorities cancelled sporting events due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

  The current truncated 13-round race calendar was originally to have included four additional rounds in the Americas, Thailand and Malaysia. However, an additional round is now in the fixture, to take place after the final European round in Valencia, Spain on November 15.

  This final race will take place on the weekend of November 20, at a European racetrack yet to be determined. A decision on this will be made on August 10.

   

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• MotoGP 2020: Shell Malaysia Motorcycle GP cancelled

  In Local Bike News, Local News, Motorsports / By Mick Chan / 1 August 2020 12:10 pm / 2 comments

  

  Sepang International Circuit (SIC) has announced the cancellation of this year’s Shell Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

  Originally scheduled for October 30 to November 1, 2020, concerns surrounding the pandemic has led to the revising of race schedules by MotoGP organiser Dorna Sports, culminating in the cancellation of the flyaway rounds of the championship calendar including America, Argentina and Thailand. Sepang International Circuit is 5.543 km long and is comprised of 15 turns.

  “We are truly disappointed by this cancellation and actually, we have been looking forward to seeing our local boys in action on home ground namely Kasma Daniel, Khairul Idham Pawi, Hafizh Syarin as well as the Petronas Sepang Racing Team which has had a great start to the season. However the safety of all is the main priority, and we can’t afford to risk the health of others,” said SIC CEO Azhan Shafriman Hanif.

  

  “I’m sure this is sad news for MotoGP fans in Malaysia and all over the world who have made the event what it is today. The best thing to do right now, is to keep supporting our local boys and team who are still competing in the championship. We hope to come back bigger and better for Malaysian Grand Prix 2021,” said Azhan.

  Malaysia has been the longest-running venue for the Grand Prix in Southeast Asia, having hosted the motorcycle racing series in the country since 1991. The Sepang International Circuit has hosted the series since 1999, and this year’s cancellation would mark the first time the country has not hosted the Motorcycle Grand Prix in 20 years.

   

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• REVIEW: Harley-Davidson FXDR 114, RM116,400 – bringing power to the people, Milwaukee 8 style?

  In Bike Reviews, Bikes, Harley-Davidson / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 30 July 2020 5:29 pm / 4 comments

  

  As a motorcycle icon, the Harley-Davidson (H-D) brand is somewhat polarising. A recent campaign to increase the model count – 120 ‘new’ models by official accounts – along with forays into new market segments like adventure-touring with the Pan American and a street fighter called “The Bronx”, and the release of the Livewire electric motorcycle, seems to have all gone quiet with the change of CEO at H-D.

  What has happened is the Milwaukee 8 V-twin, which has seen itself installed in a series of updated, the author hesitates to call them “new”, bikes over the past few years. Case in point is the 2020 Harley-Davidson FXDR 114, which retails at RM116,400, excluding insurance, road tax and registration.

  We have had previous experience with the Milwaukee 8 in both 114 and 117 guises, in Malaysia and abroad. While we have our own opinions about the engine’s design, the H-D V-twin, in its current form, is a good one, showing a lot of potential in terms of power delivery.

  

  In the meantime, local distributors Didi Resources, who manage Harley-Davidson PJ at The Gasket Alley, recently brought in a current model FXDR 114. This is a bike we’ve been wanting to ride, considering its more than passing resemblance to the V Rod VRSC model from 2001 before being unceremoniously discontinued in 2017.

  With the arrival of the FXDR 114 in Malaysia, the author received a message from the general manager of H-D PJ, asking if he was free on a certain date. An affirmative answer brought the response, “great! The boss brought in an FXDR and wants you to ride and get your thoughts on it.”

  Read the paultan.org First Ride impression of the 2020 Harley-Davidson FXDR 114 after the jump.

   

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• 2021 BMW Motorrad range revealed, new colours, EU5

  In Bikes, BMW Motorrad, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 30 July 2020 4:37 pm / 0 comment

  

  Moving forward into the next model year, BMW Motorrad has detailed changes and revisions to is 2021 motorcycle catalogue. These include rationalisations to colour schemes, Euro 5 compliance and Option 719 factory mods to certain models.

  For the 2021 BMW Motorrad R1250R naked sports and R1250RS sports tourer, the boxer twin engine is now Euro 5 compliant while ABS is full-time and no longer disengageable. In terms of optional equipment, the Driving Modes Pro option now includes engine drag torque control and Core Screen Sport, applicable to both versions of the R1250.

  Base colour for the R1250RS is Austin Yellow metallic with matte black frame while the R1250R is available in Mineral Grey metallic. Option 719 colours, BMW Motorrad’s factory custom scheme, offers the R1250’s boxer mill in a variety of black/silver finishes along with milled parts and matching tank covers.

  

  

  

  The four model range of BMW Motorrad’s K-series inline-six cylinder machines – the K1600GT, K1600GTL, K1600B and K1600 Grand America – also come in a variety of new paint options. New to the K1600GT is a Option 719 Mineral White metallic paint scheme, dropping the previous Option 719 Stardust metallic and Option 719 Blueplanet metallic/Ivory.

  Three colour options are avaailable for the K1600GTL – Manhattan metallic, Style Elegance and Option 719 Mineral White metallic. Meanwhile, the K1600 B and K1600 Grand America now come in Mars Red metallic, dropping Imperial Blue Metallic, with reversing aid and adaptive turning lights now standard across the range.

  Also standard equipment for all 2021 K-series motorcycles is tyre pressure control RDC and daytime running lights. A hot of other options include engine protection bars, auxiliary headlights, central locking, quick shifter and others are available, depending on the specific K-series model.

  

  BMW Motorrad’s superbike, the S1000RR, is now Euro 5 compliant and comes in Black Storm metallic or Racing Red metallic. The options list for the S1000RR now includes a M titanium exhaust, a Milled parts package of a clutch and brake lever protector, folding brake and clutch lever, engine protectors and racing footrests.

  The S1000XR sports-tourer is available in 2021 with a Lightwhite non-metallic/Racingblue metallic/Racingred non-metallic paint option, coupled with optional titanium sports silencer, endurance chain, sport windshield and Core Screen with lap timer. Also optional is a touring package that comprises of a USB charging port and luggage rack that can mount either a 30- or 49-litre top case.

  For the R18 cruiser, the 2021 model now comes with cruise control and steering damper. BMW Motorrad’s middleweight twins, the F900R and F900XR, come with LED turn indicators for the US type key and optional equipment includes a new activation concept for driving modes Pro.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2020 Ducati Panigale V4 and Streetfighter V4 to be launched in Malaysia by end of third quarter?

  In Bikes, Ducati, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 28 July 2020 4:34 pm / 1 comment

  

  With Covid-19 and the Movement Control Order putting a damper on the motorcycle scene in Malaysia, a little bit go good news has reached our ears, namely, the launch of the 2020 Ducati Panigale V4 and the Streetfighter V4. Rumour has it, and we have it on good authority, the launch of the super bike and naked sports duo from Borgo Panigale is scheduled for the end of the third quarter, 2020.

  This could be as early as the second week of August or as late as the end of September but according to our source, “definitely third quarter” and it will be a real-life event complying with RMCO regulations, not a virtual launch. As for pricing, while no real numbers were revealed, the Streetfighter V4 will be “somewhere between RM120,000 and RM140,000.”

  Meanwhile, the 2020 price for the Panigale V4 is yet to be determined. What this means is Malaysian riders will soon get to see the top of the line super bike and naked sports from Ducati soon, along with the launch of the Ducati Panigale V2.

  

  The updated 2020 Ducati Panigale V4 is said to be “easier to ride, less fatiguing and more intuitive.” This includes a host of updates to the software package including predictive traction control as well as aerodynamics.

  Carrying the Stradale V-four displacing 1,103 cc, the Panigale V4 puts out 214 hp at 13,000 rpm and 126 Nm of torque at 10,000 rpm. Current pricing for the 2019 model year Panigale V4 is RM172,900.

  

  

  As for the Streetfighter V4, this much anticipated naked sports bike replaces the previous model Streetfighter 1098, missing from the catalogue since 2013. Priced at 19,990 euros (RM99,587) for the base model Streetfighter V4 and 22,990 euros (RM114,532) for the Streetfighter V4S in Italy, the Streefighter V4 carries the frame from the Panigale V4.

  A dry weight of 178 kg gives the Streetfighter V4 a power to weight ratio of 1.17 hp per kg. The Streetfighter V4 gets 208 hp at 12,500 rpm and 123 Nm of torque at 11,500 rpm from its liquid-cooled 1,103 cc Stradale V-four engine.

  GALLERY: 2020 Ducati Panigale V4

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  
  GALLERY: 2020 Ducati Streetfighter V4

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Ducati Malaysia extends warranty for flood hit bikes

  In Bikes, Ducati, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 27 July 2020 5:22 pm / 1 comment

  

  Ducati Malaysia is offering a Complimentary Ownership Enhancement Programme for customers whose motorcycles were affected by flooding. This follows the April 17 incident where a flash flood hit the Ducati Petaling Jaya showroom after a torrential afternoon downpour.

  The programme is applicable to customers with affected Ducatis and comprises of a complimentary 12-month extended warranty, a complimentary 38-point motorcycle inspection as well as free 12-months roadside assistance provided by Allianz General Insurance through the Bike Warrior scheme.

  

  Customers who motorcycles were damaged during the flooding of the Ducati Petaling Jaya showroom and service centre have been individually informed about the Complimentary Ownership Enhancement Programme and entitlements. Customers will be continuously updated on the status of their motorcycles during repairs.

  Ducati Malaysia assures its customers it has their interests as priority during this time and wishes to reassure them that it will continue “providing Ducati bikes and services of top-notch quality.” An unnamed source inside Ducati Malaysia told paultan.org 57 customer bikes were affected in the incident.

   

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• 2020 MotoGP: Fabio Quartararo makes it two in a row

  In Bikes, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 27 July 2020 3:41 pm / 5 comments

  

  Coming off his maiden win the previous weekend at Jerez, Spain, Petronas Yamaha Sepang Racing Team’s Fabio Quratararo made it two in a row during yesterday’s 2020 Moto GP race. Hailing from Nice, France, Quartararo started from pole position and won the race 4.495 seconds ahead of second place finisher Maverick Vinales, riding for Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing.

  In third place, and finally back on the podium, was crowd favourite Valentino Rossi, also of Monster Energy Yamaha. This marks the first Yamaha one-two-three race finish in MotoGP since 2014 when Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo, riding for Movistar Yamaha Racing finished first and second while Bradley Smith of Monster Yamaha Tech3 was third.

  Incumbent MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez was certified fit to race after breaking his right humerus in a high-side the previous weekend. However, during practice, Marquez, riding for Repsol Honda, elected not to start the race, saying he preferred not to risk aggravating the fracture.

  

  

  

  With two races down, Quartararo is at the top of the championship standings with 50 points, trailed by Vinales and Andrea Dovizioso of Mission Winnow Ducati Team with 40 and 26 points, respectively. The MotoGP circus moves to Brno for the Czech Republic Motorcycle Grand Prix on the weekend of August 9.

  This year’s racing season is extraordinary for several reasons, the topmost of which is the restrictions posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The calendar started in July, and will have only 13 races, with four fly-away rounds in Asia yet to be determined till end July.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2020 CFMoto 250SR launched in Malaysia, RM15,800

  In Bikes, CFMoto, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 25 July 2020 7:47 pm / 7 comments

  

  New to the Malaysia market quarter-litre sports bike class is the 2020 CFMoto 250SR, retailing at RM15,800 before road tax, insurance and registration. Also available in a limited run of only 30 units is the CFMoto 250SR Limited Edition, priced at RM17,800.

  Designed for the young rider looking for a cost-effective first motorcycle, the 250SR comes from the Zhejiang CFMoto Power Co. in China. Alongside the other CFMoto models, the 250SR is CKD in Malaysia by KTNS Holdings.

  Carrying a liquid-cooled, 249.2 cc DOHC single-cylinder mill, the 250SR puts out a claimed 28 PS at 9,750 rpm and 22 Nm of torque at 7,500 rpm, fed by Bosch EFI. Power gets to the ground via a six-speed gearbox and chain final drive while a balance shaft smooths out engine vibration.

  

  Inside the cockpit a full-colour TFT-LCD screen displays all the necessary information and auto-adjusts to ambient lighting conditions. Buttons on the screen allow the rider to switch between Sport and Eco ride modes while also offering smartphone connectivity.

  Front suspension is done with 37 mm diameter upside-down forks while a preload-adjustable mono shock holds up the rear end. For braking, a single 292 mm diameter disc in front is clamped by a four-piston calliper while the rear brake uses a single-piston 220 mmunit and Continental two-channel ABS is standard.

  Deliveries to authorised KTNS dealers in Malaysia is expected to begin in August. The current CFMoto lineup in Malaysia includes the CFMoto 250NK, CFMoto 650GT and CFMoto 400 NK.

   

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