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• 2020 Yamaha MT-15 Thailand limited edition – RM13k

  In Bikes, International Bike News, Yamaha / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 23 July 2020 1:59 pm / 8 comments

  

  In conjunction with the Bangkok International Motor Show in Thailand, Yamaha has launched the 2020 Yamaha MT-15 limited edition. Pricing for this limited edition model is 98,500 baht (RM13,230), which is identical to the current model MT-15 recently launched in Thailand.

  Despite calling it a limited edition model, Yamaha has not revealed how many units of this particular MT-15 will be produced. The only differentiation is in the colour scheme, which is a teal green, complemented with flourescent yellow wheels and gold anodised forks.

  Mechanically identical to the current MT-15, the limited edition MT-15 comes with a single-cylinder, liquid-cooled SOHC mill fed by EFI, displacing 155 cc and has variable valve actuation (VVA). Power goes through a six-speed gearbox with assist and slipper clutch and chain final drive with Yamaha claiming the MT-15 puts out 19 hp at 10,000 rpm and 14.7 Nm of torque at 8,500 rpm.

  

  

  In front, a pair of non-adjustable upside-down forks props up the MT-15 while the rear has a preload-adjustable monoshock. Braking is done with single hydraulic discs on the front and rear 17-inch wheels, shod in 110/70 and 140/70 rubber.

  Fuel is carried in a 10.4-litre tank and weight is said to be 133 kg, with seat height set at 810 mm off the ground. While the Malaysia market does not receive the Yamaha MT-15, in Indonesia it retails at 36.93 million rupiah (RM10,765) while the Yamaha R15 sports bike with full fairing goes for 36.08 million rupiah (RM10,517).

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Royal Enfield’s Himalayan Major Roach is your dystopian fever dream hill climber motorcycle

  In Bikes, International Bike News, Royal Enfield / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 22 July 2020 4:04 pm / 4 comments

  

  Recognising the motorcycles it produces form a good basis for custom modifications because of its design simplicity, Royal Enfield has begun sanctioning builds based on its catalogue. First out of the gate of custom motorcycles given the official blessing is Major Roach, based on the Royal Enfield Himalayan adventure-tourer.

  What makes the Roach special is it was born of the efforts of Royal Enfield’s own staff from is technical centre in the UK. Drawing inspiration from post apocalyptic, dystopian movies and games such as Mad Max, Grand Theft Auto and Fortnite, the Roach was built from spares in the Royal Enfield store and studio.

  The biggest eye catching mod is the lengthened single-sided swingarm, making the roach look like a hill climber. Up front, the single round headlight of the Himalayan is replaced with a insectoid four-element LED projector unit.

  

  

  

  If you’re thinking the mods done to Major Roach are purely cosmetic, take a closer look. A Garrett GT125 turbocharger has been installed to give a kick in the pants to the 411 cc power plant of the original Himalayan.

  Other changes include the use of a Rental Fatbar, motocross fork with extended travel, parachute cord and straps to hold down the tank and seat. A boost meter is added to the instrument panel, along with Continental TKC80 tyres, K&N air filter as well as an upgraded fuel pump.

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2021 KTM 450 Rally Replica limited to 85 units, RM127k

  In Bikes, International Bike News, KTM / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 22 July 2020 12:43 pm / 0 comment

  

  Known for its hardcore off road and hooligan motorcycles, Austrian motorcycle maker KTM now has the ever harder core 2021 KTM 450 Rally Replica. Limited to a production run of only 85 units worldwide, this heavy duty two-wheeled off roader is priced at 25,900 euros (RM127,125).

  In case you think spending RM127,000 is a bit salty for a off road machine, the 450 Rally Replica was built from modifications and component selections made by Red Bull KTM Factory Racing riders Matthias Walker and Sam Sunderland, as well as 2019 Dakar Rally champion Toby Price.

  Using the KTM 450 single-cylinder engine as a basis, the 450 Rally Replica is installed in a frame drawn from KTM’s competition chassis. Upgrades over the run of the mill 450 include WP XACT Pro front suspension and the tall windshield favoured by multi-stage enduro race riders.

  

  

  

  Other enhancements include an all-new gearbox and revised shift mechanicals with input from gear specialists Pankl, who worked closely with KTM’s racing department. Aside from increased reliability, important for racing machines, the gear ratios in the 450 Rally Replica’s gearbox mimic the ones used in KTM’s Dakar Rally race bikes.

  Fuel capacity for the 450 Rally Replica is enhanced with the addition of a secondary fuel tank which does double duty as the bike’s sub-frame. Combined with the 17-litre main fuel tank, the 450 Rally Replica carries 33-litres of fuel onboard, more than enough to get the rider lost and in trouble.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Punch Moto e-bike is a minimalist design. Like it?

  In Bikes, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 21 July 2020 11:41 am / 3 comments

  

  Hailing from Minsk, Belarus, the Punch Moto electric motorcycle is a strangely minimalist, brutal design that makes the rider look like they’re sitting on a PVC drain pipe. Drawing inspiration from the Russian “Suprematist” design school that sprung from the work of Russian artist Kazimir Malevich over 100 years ago, the Punch Moto is intended for use as an urban commuter.

  Motive power for the Punch Moto comes from a 15 kW electric motor, the equivalent of about 20 hp, housed in a red casing that looks like an industrial water pump. At peak, this number rises to 25 kW or 33 hp, which is perfectly suited for around town riding and short trips.

  Battery packs are installed with quick release fittings on either side of the Punch Moto and while no numbers are provided with regards to battery capacity, range is claimed to be 110 km. Speed, usually something of an issue with smaller electric motorcycles, is said to be 120 km/h.

  

  

  

  Overall the Punch Moto looks something like a motard, with fenderless spoked wheels, upside down forks and monoshock. The extremely flat seat, looking like it was formed out pipe, with twin led taillights, doesn’t look like it might be comfortable but from videos on the Punch Facebook, it seems to work.

  Single hydraulic discs front and rear perform stopping duties while the headlight is housed in a separate binnacle mounted on the forks. From photos and videos from Punch, it looks like this is the first production prototype and reports says there will be a low power version for Europe, allowing the Punch Moto to be ridden without the need of a motorcycle license.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2020 Benelli Imperiale 400 in Malaysia dealer showrooms – priced at RM15,888, three colours

  In Benelli, Bikes, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 20 July 2020 5:07 pm / 13 comments

  

  Launched during the 2019 MotoGP at Sepang International Circuit, the 2020 Benelli Imperiale 400 is set to hit authorised Benelli Malaysia dealer showrooms this July. Priced at RM15,888 excluding road tax, insurance and registration, the authorised distributor, MForce Bike Holdings, offered sincere apologies to customers for the delay in delivery.

  With orders for the Imperiale 400 being placed as far back as January, a total of 100 units were spoken for. Citing delays due to the overwhelming response from Malaysian riders, stocks of the Imperiale 400 will arrive in stages at Benelli dealers from this week.

  The retro-styled Imperiale 400 carries a single-cylinder, air-cooled, SOHC, two-valve, 373.5 cc engine, fed by EFI. Euro 4 compliant, the Imperiale 400’s power plant pumps out 20.4 hp at 5,500 rpm and 28 Nm of torque at 3,500 rpm, with power getting to the rear wheel via a five-speed gearbox and chain final drive.

  

  

  

  In keeping with the retro styling of the Imperiale 400, a pair of shock absorbers with adjustable pre-load giving 65 mm of travel is installed in the rear while the front end is suspended with 41 mm diameter telescopic forks with a 110 mm stroke.

  Braking is done with Benelli brand single hydraulic callipers front and rear clamping a 300 mm and 240 mm diameter disc respectively and two-channel ABS is standard. The front wheel on the Imperiale 400 is a 19-incher, while the rear uses an 18-inch hoop, shod in 100/90 and 130/80 rubber, respectively.

  There are three colour options for the 2020 Benelli Imperiale 400 – Black, Red and Grey. A two-year or 20,000 kilometre warranty is provided with the Imperiale 400 against manufacturing defects.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2020 MotoGP: Petronas SRT starts season with a win by Quartararo, Hafizh Syahrin finishes sixth in Moto2

  In Bikes, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 20 July 2020 1:40 pm / 3 comments

  

  After much anticipation, the 2020 MotoGP season flagged off in Jerez, Spain with a convincing win by Fabio Quartararo of Petronas Yamaha Sepang Racing Team (SRT). Taking his maiden win in his second season with Petronas SRT, Quartararo, riding the Yamaha YZR-M1, finished on the top step of the podium in a time of 41’23.796.

  Quartararo stamped his supremacy over the race, with second place finisher Maverick Vinales of Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP coming in 4.603 seconds behind with third place winner Andrea Dovisioso a further 1.3 seconds behind. Meanwhile, Jack Miller of Pramac Racing on a Ducati Desmosedici come in fourth, while Quartararo’s team mate Franco Morbidelli was fifth, followed by Pol Espargaro of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing in sixth.

  A shocking moment came four laps to the end of the race when world champion Marc Marquez highsided coming out of turn 3, fracturing his humerus, or right upper arm bone. This came after Marquez performed one of his miracle saves earlier in the race, bringing his Repsol Honda Racing RC213-V back upright after the front wheel washed out on lap 5.

  

  

  

  Pushing hard, Marquez fought his way back from sixteenth to third position only to have his hopes of a winning start to the season dashed by the crash. With only 13 races in a race season truncated by the Covid-19 pandemic, the chances of Marquez recovering from his injuries in time and regaining his lost chances appear to be very slim.

  Tyre choice played a crucial role in the Jerez race, with most of the field opting for a hard compound front tyre, a new formulation from series tyre provider Michelin. Bucking the trend, fan favourite Valentino Rossi chose to ride on a soft compound, a decision that would haunt him as he dropped out of the race, as well as saying he had problems with the rear tyre, also a new compound from Michelin.

  

  In Moto2, Malaysian racer Hafizh Syahrin, riding for Inde Aspar Team, finished in the points with sixth position, 15.5 seconds behind race winner Luca Marini of Sky Racing Team VR46. Syahrin, fondly known to Malaysian racing fans as “El Pescao” or The Fish, was relegated to the Moto2 intermediate class after a dismal showing with KTM Red Bull Tech3 in MotoGP last year.

  As for Moto3, Khairul Idham Pawi, riding for Petronas Sprinta Racing, only managed 22nd place, almost half a minute behind first place finisher Albert Arenas of Gaviota Aspar Team. After the Red Bull Spanish Grand Prix, the MotoGP circus stays in place for the next race, the Red Bull Andalucia Grand Prix at Jerez, this coming weekend.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2020 BMW Motorrad F750GS, F850GS and F850GS Adventure launched – 40 years of the BMW GS

  In Bikes, BMW Motorrad, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 17 July 2020 2:25 pm / 0 comment

  

  Arguably the market leader in terms of adventure touring motorcycles, BMW Motorrad is commemorating 40 years of the GS, or Gelande Strasse, with the 2020 BMW Motorrad F750GS, F850GS and F850GS Adventure. Remaining mechanically identical to the current year models, the “40 Years GS Edition” F-series GS machines come with new graphics and some technical updates.

  Also updated are new LED flashing turn indicators as standard and a USB charging port located inside the cockpit. For increased safety in the F-series GS machines, ABS Pro and DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) are now also standard.

  For the engine, the F-series adventure tourers come with a liquid-cooled four-valve, parallel-twin engine displacing 853 cc with six-speed gearbox and chain final drive. The F750GS produces 77 hp at 7,500 rpm and 83 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm, while the F850GS and F850GS Adventure deliver 95hp at 8,250 rpm and 92 Nm of torque at 6,250 rpm.

  

  

  

  Starting with the F750GS, priced at RM71,500 for the 2019 model, the 40 Years GS Edition comes with the “40 Years” logo on the fairing side panels, rims painted matte black, silver handlebars and a galvanised radiator cowl. This is matched with yellow hand-protectors and seat in a black and yellow combination with GS logo, resembling the R100GS from the late 80s and early 90s.

  Two other colour schemes for the 750 GS are also on offer – Light White and Sports Style. The Light White version comes in, as its name says, Light White, with tank centre cover painted in the same shade, while the Sports Style in San Marino blue metallic with tinted windshield, Granite grey metallic rims, silver handlebars as well as a black-grey seat.

  There are also three colour variants of the F850GS – Racing Red, Rallye Style or the 40 Years GS Edition – with the 2019 F850GS priced at RM79,500 in Malaysia. The Racing Red has paintwork in the named colour, with matching tank centre cover and fork tubes, rims and seat in black.

  

  

  

  The Rallye version of the F850GS comes in BMW Motorrad’s Rallye and Racing Blue colours and fork tubes painted black with black seat. Painted Black Storm Metallic with the 40 Years logo, the 40 Years GS Edition of the F850GS comes with yellow hand-protectors, gold rims and a seat bench in a black and yellow combination and comes standard with adjustable windshield and TFT display.

  Top of the range is the F850GS Adventure which has had its standard equipment list enhanced. There are three different colour schemes available for the F850GS Adventure – Ice Grey, Rallye Style or as the 40 Years GS Edition. The F850GS Adventure was not brought into Malaysia for 2019.

  

  

  

  Like the F850GS, the F850GS Adventure comes in Ice Grey with matching tank centre cover, along with black fork tubes and grey and black comfort seat. The Rallye version comes in Rallye style and Kalamata metallic matte paintwork matched with gold rims and fork tubes, as well as a black/grey upholstered Rallye seat with 890 mm seat height and sports windshield.

  Coming in yellow and black, the F850GS Adventure 40 Years GS Edition has the GS Anniversary logo over Black storm metallic paintwork. This is combined with black fork tubes, gold rims and matching black and yellow seat with 860 mm seat height.

  GALLERY: 2020 BMW Motorrad F750GS

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  
  GALLERY: 2020 BMW Motorrad F850GS

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  
  GALLERY: 2020 BMW Motorrad F850GS Adventure

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2020 MotoGP: “Everything is fixed,” says rider Rossi

  In Bikes, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 17 July 2020 10:49 am / 4 comments

  

  During a pre-race video conference, fan favourite Valentino Rossi said, “everything is fixed,” with regards to his participation in MotoGP next year. During the conference, Rossi referred to the current situation where Fabio Quartararo, currently riding with Petronas Yamaha Sepang Racing Team, will be moving to Yamaha Factory Racing in 2021, riding alongside Maverick Vinales.

  “I speak a lot with Yamaha and I want to continue and for sure it will be a big effort,” said Rossi, who is 41 this year. “I have to work very hard and it is like this when you are very old, unfortunately,” continued Rossi with a smile.

  Rossi confirmed he still wants to compete despite not having done any real racing this season. It was earlier reported Rossi did not want to make a decision about his racing future until he had a few races under his belt this year but due to pandemic lockdowns, this was not possible.

  

  “We are already agreeing with Yamaha and I spoke already with Petronas and everything is fixed,” Rossi said. “I don’t sign the contract because it is not ready. This is because we have to build the team,” he added.

  The 2020 MotoGP calendar resumes this weekend in Jerez, Spain with 13 races on the cards. As for the Malaysian MotoGP, a decision will be made by organisers Dorna at the end of July.

   

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• Givi Malaysia launches Antartica top case – RM420

  In Bike Parts and Accessories, Bikes / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 16 July 2020 4:15 pm / 7 comments

  

  Synonymous with motorcycle luggage in Malaysia is the name Givi and the latest product in its range is the Givi Antartica B42N Monolock top case. Priced at RM420 that excludes the necessary mounting hardware and brackets which varies by motorcycle type, the Antartica top box is a Malaysian made product with the design team led by Muhammad Ilhamy Abdul Latiff, assisted by Givi Italy.

  Manufactured in the Givi facility in Bukit Beruntung, Selangor, where the research and design department is also located, the Antartica top case features prismatic reflectors on the corners to enhance visibility to other road users and thus rider safety. Givi intends to manufacture some 30,000 Antartica boxes in the first year of production for the Malaysian, regional and international markets.

  Internal capacity of the Antartica top case is 42-litres, which is enough to accommodate two jet style helmets or one modular helmet and some miscellaneous riding gear. The top case also comes with Givi’s patented Micro 3 locking system that keeps the rider’s belongings secure but is designed for easy one-handed operation.

  

  

  

  Made from high grade polypropylene (PP), the exact mixture of the polymer used in the Antartica is proprietary to Givi, along with the manufacturing technique. This gives the rider sturdy, strong and secure top case designed for long service life with Givi giving a two-year warranty against manufacturing defects with authorised Givi dealer deliveries scheduled to begin in August.

  “We saw that the E43 became one of the most popular top cases among motorcyclists everywhere. They loved the large capacity and shape as it allowed them to carry almost anything in just one place,” said On Hai Swee, managing director of Givi Asia. “That is why the B42N Antartica has a 42-liter capacity and is boxy in shape, but of a revolutionary design and with enhanced visibility,” On added.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Michelin Malaysia launches “Power” motorcycle tyre range – pricing from RM423 for front, RM530 for rear

  In Bike Parts and Accessories, Bikes / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 15 July 2020 4:17 pm / 3 comments

  

  As official tyre supplier to MotoGP, Michelin has a wealth of racing knowledge to draw on for its tyres which has now culminated in the Michelin Power motorcycle tyre range for large displacement motorcycles. Aiming to provide a safe but performance oriented experience for motorcycle riders, Michelin Power comes in four different versions.

  Designed for the rider who spends more time on the road, the Power 5 delivers both grip and tyre longevity on tarmac, especially in wet conditions. This is reflected in the tread void ratio of 11% – the difference between the amount of rubber and the gap between the tread blocks – which allows for better water dispersion.

  Sizing for the Power 5 is 120/70-17 for the front tyre, priced at RM 423. For the rear, sizing starts at 160/60-17 for RM530, up to 200/55-17 at RM659.

  For the sportier rider, the Power GP is a balance between a road and track tyre. For performance during hard cornering the Power GP features shoulders that are slick for grip and stability at extreme lean angles and a tread void of 6.5% for water dispersion when upright.

  

  

  

  Pricing for the Power GP is RM439 for a 120/70-17 front tyre. At the back, pricing starts at RM549 for a 180/55-17, with the 190/50-17 and 190/55-17 costing RM627 and RM643 respectively, these being the most popular rear tyre sizes for performance oriented motorcycles.

  Going up the performance ladder, the Power Cup 2 is designed for the track day enthusiast with a dedicated sports bike. Meant for 90% track duties with occasional road use, the Power Cup 2 is essentially a road-legal track tyre.

  Sizing choices for the Power Cup 2 are 120/70-17 for the front, at RM471. For the rear tyre, there are three choices – 180/55-17 at RM565, 190/55-17 at RM643 and 200/55-17 at RM659.

  

  

  

  At the top of Michelin’s Power motorcycle tyre range is the Power Slick 2, a dedicated track-only tyre designed for fast riding. Fast warm up time is a key feature of the Power Slick 2, with both the Power Cup 2 and Power Slick 2 shown to improve lap times and offer better tyre life during testing.

  For the front, the Power Slick 2 retails at RM518 for a 120/70-17 tyre. There are only two choices for the rear tyre, a 190/55-17 at RM675 and 200/55-17 at RM706.

  All four of Michelin’s Power motorcycle tyres share technology taken from the race track translated to the road, with dual-compound treads, ACT+ tyre architecture as well as tread designs derived from computer modelling. Also featured is Michelin’s ‘Premium Touch Technology’ giving the Power range of tyres aesthetic contrast and a velvet effect in shades of black.

  

  

  

  Divers GP Spain 2019 (Circuit Jerez) 3-5.05.2019 photo: MICHELIN

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Petronas Sepang Racing Team and Morbidelli looking forward to 2020 MotoGP season start at Jerez, Spain

  In Bikes, International Bike News, Yamaha / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 15 July 2020 2:22 pm / 1 comment

  

  MotoGP fans are eagerly awaiting the season opening race at Jerez this coming weekend, which will feature two consecutive rounds, followed the weekend after by the World Superbike Championship (WSBK). With a six-month hiatus due to the Cover-19 pandemic and lockdowns, MotoGP teams, along with Moto2 and Moto3, are anticipating a truncated racing season with 13 races in the calendar.

  Speaking to paultan.org via an online interview, Petronas Yamaha Sepang Racing Team (SRT) rider Franco Morbidelli, who recently signed a two-year contract, is excited about getting back in the saddle. This is despite riding what is effectively last season’s YZR-M1 racing machine due to the MotoGP 2020 moratorium on testing and race development.

  “The bike I am riding this year is the same as last year, but a few small changes. I cannot go into the technicals but it is the same bike,” Morbidelli said. “For the race this weekend, I am excited to be racing and will be pushing hard to give the results,” he continued.

  

  

  

  With the game of musical chairs for the 2021 season now in full swing with major changes happening in the teams, Morbidelli’s team mate Fabio Quartararo has moved up to the Yamaha Factory Racing works team, riding alongside Maverick Vinales. Quartararo takes fan favourite Valentino Rossi’s seat, begging the question of where does Rossi go considering he has a contract with Yamaha till 2021.

  Speculation is rife Rossi will be moving to the Petronas SRT satellite team, considering the Italian’s racer’s star power with fans, especially in Asia, is still strong. “I don’t know yet who will be coming to Petronas SRT in 2021, I am not allowed to say much about it. For sure, if it is Rossi, it will be a good thing,” said Morbidelli.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2020 Kawasaki ZX-25R now in Thailand, RM36,450

  In Bikes, International Bike News, Kawasaki / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 15 July 2020 11:02 am / 4 comments

  

  After its international market debut in Indonesia, the 2020 Kawasaki ZX-25R has had a second launch, this time in neighbouring Thailand. Unveiled during the Bangkok International Motor Show, the ZX-25R sports bike is priced at 269,000 baht (RM36,450).

  Unlike the Indonesia market which gets two versions, Thailand riders only get one, the SE version which comes standard with ABS and quick shifter. Colours choices for our northern neighbour are also limited to two – black with red frame or Kawasaki green – unlike Indonesia which comes with one option for the standard version and three for the ZX-25R SE.

  As written about in the Indonesia launch, 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. The quick shifter equipped six-speed gearbox with assist and slipper clutch will propel the ZX025R to a top speed of 197 km/h.

  

  

  

  Despite only having 250 cc, the ZX-25R comes with technology more commonly seen in larger displacement sports bikes like two ride modes, Full or Low, KTRC traction control and electronic throttle valves. Also standard on the ZX-25R is am immobiliser system.

  Braking is done with a single 310 mm diameter disc with monobloc calliper on the front wheel while the rear wheel uses a 220 mm calliper. Suspension on the ZX-25R uses upside-down SFF-BP forks in 37 mm diameter in front, non-adjustable, while the rear Back-Link horizontal monoshock comes with preload adjustment.

  Kawasaki says the ZX-25R weighs 182 kg and fuel is carried in a 15-litre tank, some three litres more than is typical for motorcycles in the quarter-litre class, perhaps indicating the ZX-25R is a somewhat thirsty machine. In Indonesia, the ZX-25R Standard is priced at 96 million rupiah (RM28,427) while the ZX-25R SE goes for 112.9 million rupiah (RM33,431).

  GALLERY: 2020 Kawasaki ZX-25R Indonesia

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2.7 million traffic summons dating to 2010 not settled

  In Bikes, Cars, Local Bike News, Local News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 14 July 2020 2:55 pm / 14 comments

  

  A total of 2.7 million traffic summons, some dating as far back as 2010, are still unsettled. With a value of approximately RM800 million if compounded, these summons cover a variety of traffic offences.

  This was revealed by Datuk Seri Shaharuddin Khalid, JPJ Director-General, in a Bernama interview. Amongst the offences committed were speeding, using a mobile phone while driving and driving without a licence. “JPJ will take action against road users who do not pay their outstanding summons, including blacklisting their names if they renew their driving licence,” said Shaharuddin.

  In another development, Shaharuddin said his department is in the process of standardising the national speed limit to 110 km/h for all highways. He said this limit will be applied across the nation with the exception of the North-South Highway (PLUS) for the Menora tunnel section, which is limited to 70 km/h to reduce the accident rate at that stretch.

   

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• Do you want the Benelli TnT135 as an electric bike?

  In Benelli, Bikes, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 14 July 2020 12:13 pm / 4 comments

  

  It appears the Benelli TnT135 mini moto, sold in Malaysia at RM8,198 – the SE version retails at RM10,098 – has an electric powered version. Sold in the US as the CSC Motorcycles City Slicker, the mini electric motorcycle (e-bike) is priced at USD 2,495 (RM10,654).

  Styled identically to the TnT135, the City Slicker installs a 3.2 kW (peak power) electric motor in the swingarm, just ahead of the rear wheel. With a nominal 1.5 kW in rated power, the City Slicker draws power from a 72 Volt, 26 Ah battery pack which takes the place of the TnT135’s single-cylinder combustion engine.

  The City Slicker’s battery pack is removable and charging is claimed to take between six to eight hours using domestic current. This gives the mini moto e-bike an estimated 100 km of range at 35 km/h or 60 km at 60 km/h, with top speed governed to a maximum 75 km/h.

  

  

  

  While the range and speed numbers might not sound too impressive, certain countries, especially in Europe, allow for low powered e-bikes to be ridden without the need for a motorcycle rider’s license. On CSC’s website, the City Slicker is touted as a substitute for an electric bicycle but with better safety features and riding comfort.

  As per specifications for the TnT135, the City Slicker rolls on 12-inch wheels, shod in 110/70/12 and 120/70/12 tyres front and rear, respectively. Weight for the City Slicker is 99kg, which compares against the TnT135’s 115 kg.

  

  Braking is done with single hydraulic discs, 220 mm diameter and 190 mm diameter, respectively. An added feature of the City Slicker is the provision of reverse drive, something easily done with DC power.

  Other riding conveniences include a lockable storage compartment where the fuel tank would be on a normal motorcycle, as well as lockable front forks. LED lighting is used throughout and in the instrument panel, a battery charge indicator is added to the usual readouts.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2020 Malaysian Cub Prix calendar released – racing starts this weekend at Sepang International Circuit

  In Bikes, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 13 July 2020 5:56 pm / 0 comment

  

  After a several month long hiatus due to the MCO and government restrictions against public gatherings for sporting events, the 2020 Malaysian Cub Prix calendar resumes. The first round will be held at Sepang International Circuit the weekend of 17 and 18 July at the North track.

  This will be followed by rounds at Tangkak, Johor on 22 and 23 August, Sepang South track on 2 and 3 September and Kuala Terengganu on 18 and 19 August. The Cub Prix circus then returns to Tangkak on 10 and 11 October before proceeding to Sepang on 31 October to 1 November for the sixth round.

  

  The seventh round, scheduled to be held at Sepang, has yet to be determined pending Dorna’s decision to hold the Malaysian MotoGP. The final and eighth round of the 2020 Malaysian Cub Prix will be at Tangkak on the weekend of 12 and 13 December.

  Restrictions to race locations are as per current government regulations on motorsports in events in Malaysia, which can only be held at permanent race circuits. No spectators are allowed, with the number of personnel in the pits and paddock controlled by the organisers.

   

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