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• JPJ issues 11,435 motorcycle saman in the first four days of two-month long Operasi Khas Motosikal

  In Bikes, Local News / By Anthony Lim / 6 November 2024 2:30 pm / 3 comments

  

  The road transport department (JPJ) says that its Operasi Khas Motosikal 2024, which began last Friday, November 1, has seen a total of 11,435 summonses being issued to motorcyclists nationwide in the first four days of the two-month long special operation.

  According to JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli, a total of 31,851 motorcycles were inspected during the four-day period, and action was taken against 4,533 motorcycles. Additionally, 135 motorcycles were confiscated for failing to comply with the regulations under the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333) and its related regulations, The Star reports.

  He said the special operation was being conducted because statistics have indicated that the number of accidents and fatalities from road incidents is rising, with 70% of these cases involving motorcyclists. “JPJ will not compromise with any motorcyclist or pillion rider who fails to comply with established road regulations,” he said.

  

  The objective of this operation is to minimise the accident rate and death toll through monitoring and by enforcing compliance on eight key offences, which are operating a motor vehicle without a valid license, operating a motor vehicle without road tax, having no insurance cover, running red lights, extreme modification of a vehicle, riding a motorcycle without wearing a helmet, illegal racing and other technical offences.

  Aedy Fadly noted that the top five offences during the four-day period were that of not having a competent driving licence (CDL) (2,922 cases), riding a motorbike with an expired motor vehicle licence (LKM) (2,290 cases), not having insurance coverage (2,044 cases), technical offences (1,043 cases) and for using registration numbers not following specifications (663 cases).

   

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• 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 updated – new bodywork, now with low seat height and Rally versions

  In Bikes, International Bike News, Yamaha / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 6 November 2024 11:02 am / 0 comment

  

  2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally

  Updated for the coming year is the 2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 which comes with two more model variants. In Malaysia, the Yamaha Tenere 700 has a 2024 price of RM69,988.

  Aside from the standard model Tenere 700, there is a low seat height version as well as the tall suspension Tenere 700 Rally. There is a new headlamp design featuring four individual LED light units stacked in an aluminium structure, in the style of Yamaha’s contemporary rally racers.

  Added to this is two new colour schemes, the standard and lower seat height models come with the choice of Frozen Titanium or Yamaha’s Icon Blue. In the technical specifications, the engine and suspension of the Tenere 700 have also been updated.

  

  2025 Yamaha Tenere 700 Icon Blue (left) and Frozen Titanium

  The Crossplane 2 (CP2) parallel-twin displacing 690 cc continues, now with the addition of YCC-T (Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle), otherwise known as ride-by-wire. YCC-T gives the Tenere 700 switchable throttle maps – Sport and Explorer – a first for the CP2 engine.

  Meanwhile the air intake ductis now shorter, giving a fatter torque curve lower in the rev range, a particular benefit when riding off road. The clutch actuation position on the CP2 has been moved forward and a protector cover added to ensurethe clutch actuation point and protector cover do not interfere with the rider’s leg.

  Inside the gearbox internals are revised for a smoother gear shift. The number of convex dogs and concave dogs in the gears has been increased from five to six between first and third gears, to reduce shocks, while the dog angle has been modified on gears four through to six, reducing lash when coming on and off the throttle.

  

  

  

  

  Seat height on the Tenere 700 remains the same at 875 mm while the low seat height model lowers this to 850 mm. The front of the seat is now cut narrower to improve riding comfort while the fuel tank now sits lower down for balanced weight distribution and better all-round handling.

  The Tenere 700’s new upside-down forks are 43 mm diameter units, giving 210 mm of front wheel travel (190 mm on the low seat height version) and are fully adjustable. Compression and rebound damping characteristics can be fine-tuned by turning screws at either end of the forks, while 15 mm of preload adjustability is new and easily accessed through the adjuster atop each fork leg.

  The rear suspension is revised, with the linkages increasing suspension stroke while retaining the same travel as before, 200 mm for the standard version, 180 mm for the low seat height model. The remote adjuster has been designed to allow for quick changes without any tools, while an oversized rubber bump stop provides additional cushion in extreme riding conditions.

  

  In the cockpit, the new 6.3-inch TFT-LCD panel is inspired by rally raid roadbooks and features smartphone connectivity and integration of phone calls and messages, as well as music and turn-by-turn navigation through the Yamaha MyRide app. Control of functions is via the left handlebar pod.

  Moving on to the Tenere 700 Rally meant for the hard core dual-purpose rider, fully-adjustable KYB upside-dwon forks are fitted, giving 230 mm of suspension travel. At the rear, the adjustable monoshock also has 230 mm of travel, giving the Tenere 700 Rally a ground clearance of 255 mm, 15 mm more than the standard Tenere 700.

  There is also a 4 mm thick sump guard and lightweight titanium foot pegs while the seat is unique to the Tenere 700 Rally. The seat gives a higher and more upright riding position and is more thickly padded than the stock item, raising seat height to 910 mm.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2024 MotoGP: A clash of titans in Malaysia MotoGP, championship goes down to the last race in Barcelona

  In Bikes, Local Bike News, MotoGP / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 5 November 2024 1:43 pm / 0 comment

  

  While mood in the paddock was sombre during the 2024 Petronas Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP) due to the recent natural calamity in Valencia, Spain, trackside action saw a fantastic battle between Francesco “Pecco” Bagnaia of Ducati Lenovo Team and Jorge Martin of Prima Pramac Racing.

  Bagnaia, the incumbent MotoGP world champion and challenger Martin, fired shots at each other the day before, beginning in qualifying. With Martin posting the fastest qualifying time of 1:56.553 in the second session, Bagnaia fired back with a 1:56.333.

  Martin, the Spaniard, squared off against Bagnaia, the Italian, in the 10-lap sprint race on Saturday, with one thought in mind, to finish first which would give him the lead in the championship. With both men battling hard, Bagnaia dropped the ball when he low-sided in the infamous uphill left-hander turn 9 at Sepang.

  

  This immediately gave Martin the lead in the world championship with the mathematical chance of taking the crown during the race scheduled for Sunday. As Sunday dawned with the heat Sepang circuit is known for, the starting grid had Bagnaia in pole position with Martin in second, followed by Alex Marquez on third position.

  As the racers flagged off, disaster struck on the first lap as Brad Binder dropped his KTM in turn 2, collecting team mate Jack Miller and Fabio Quartararo of Yamaha on the way. The race was immediately red flagged as marshals cleared the bikes and debris.

  Racing resumed with a 19-lap race with Miller not restarting and Binder pulling in with an injured shoulder after the initial sighting lap while Quartararo resumed racing, eventually finishing sixth, highest placed of the Japanese manufacturer bikes.

  

  From left to right: Jorge Martin, Francesco Bagnaia, Enea Bastianini

  The race saw a ding-dong battle between Bagnaia and Martin, with Marc Marquez filling close behind. At the finish, Bagnaia crossed the line first, with Martin coming in second, followed by Enea Bastianini, thus giving Ducati a one-two-three finish with the Ducati Lenovo factory team taking first and third spots on the podium.

  At the conclusion of racing, Martin tops the rider’s championship table with 485 points, with Bagnaia having 461 points in his pocket followed by Marc Marquez at a distant 369 points. This means the MotoGP championship decider race will likely be in Barcelona, Spain, on November 15 to 17, substituting for the cancelled Valencia Grand Prix.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2025 Aprilia RS457 now in Malaysia – RM33,900

  In Aprilia, Bikes, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 5 November 2024 11:45 am / 2 comments

  

  Launched worldwide the previous year, the 2025 Aprilia RS457 is now in Malaysia with a price tag of RM33,900. There are three colour schemes offered – Prismatic Dark and Opalescent White at RM33,900, and the sportier Racing Stripes livery at RM35,900.

  Coming as an all-new sports motorcycle, the RS457 is powered by a parallel-twin engine displacing 457 cc. Producing 47 hp at 9,400 rpm and a peak torque of 43.5 Nm, power goes to the rear wheel via six-speed gearbox and chain final drive.

  With an overall weight of 175 kg with all fluids and ready to ride, Aprilia claims the RS457 has no rival in its class for power to weight ratio. Competition for the RS457 in Malaysia includes the KTM RC390, Kawasaki Ninja 400 and ZX-4R and the CFMoto 450SR.

  

  

  

  

  Suspension for the RS457 uses upside-down forks in front with preload adjustment and 120 mm of suspension travel. The rear end is propped up with a preload-adjustable monoshock with 130 mm of suspension travel.

  Braking is done with single Bybre four-piston calliper in front clamping a 320 mm diameter brake discs while the rear gets a single-piston calliper with 220 mm disc. Two-channel ABS is standard equipment and can be switched between two-channel or single-channel working on the front disc only for track use.

  

  The electronic riding suite comes with three ride modes as well as three levels of traction control which can be deactivated for riding on the race track. The Aprilia quickshifter for the RS457 is an extra cost option.

  Seat height on the RS457 is 800 mm while the fuel tank contains 13-litres. Riding inflation is displayed on a 5-inch TFT-LCD screen while the Aprilia MIA system with Bluetooth connectivity to the rider’s smartphone for navigation, notifications and music management is a separate extra cost option.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2025 Yamaha TMax Tech Max updated – Euro 5+, cornering ABS, facelift & new headlights for front end

  In Bikes, International Bike News, Yamaha / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 4 November 2024 3:00 pm / 0 comment

  

  Getting a facelift and minor upgrade for next year is the 2025 Yamaha TMax Tech Max, priced at 14,300 pounds sterling (RM81,054). For comparison, in Malaysia, the Yamaha TMax Tech Max is priced at RM74,998 in 2024.

  New for the TMax Tech Max is cornering ABS, which Yamaha calls Brake Control. Developed from Yamaha’s high performance supersport motorcycles, Brake Control delivers safe braking performance at varying speeds, lean angles and road conditions.

  The headlight arrangement is also new and features dual LED headlight elements. The front bodywork is reshaped to give the TMax Tech Max a blower, more aggressive face.

  

  

  

  

  Otherwise, no other changes with power coming from a Euro 5+ two-cylinder DOHC, 560 cc engine producing 47.6 hp at 7,500 rpm and 55.7 Nm of torque at 5,250 rpm. Power goes to the rear wheel via automatic transmission and belt drive.

  The 7-inch TFT-LCD screen is upgraded and offers a choice of three screen layouts. The screen now has enhanced connectivity with Yamaha’s MyRide app through the rider’s smartphone allowing riders to play music and view SMS, receive calls and email notifications.

  The Yamaha MyRide app also provides a riding log, parking location, fuel consumption, routes ridden and more. There is also the Garmin Navigation app which provides turn-by-turn navigation on-screen which is free to use in the UK.

  

  It is not known if distributor Hong Leong Yamaha will offer this service locally as the 2024 TMax Tech Max had it by subscription with the first month at RM27 in Malaysia. Other riding conveniences include smart key access for starting, under seat storage for one full-face helmet or two open-faced helmets, and fuel filler cap, as well as locking the centre stand.

  Weight for the Tech Max is listed at 220 kg with 15-litres of fuel in the tank while seat height is set at 800 mm. In Europe, the TMax Tech Max is offered with two colour choices – Ceramic Grey and Dark Magma – with market entry expected March 2025.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2025 BMW Motorrad M1000RR, S1000RR super bikes updated – 218 hp, slide control, new fairing

  In Bikes, BMW Motorrad, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 4 November 2024 1:07 pm / 2 comments

  

  Munich’s pair of superbikes, the 2025 BMW Motorrad M1000RR and S1000RR, receive updates for the coming year. In Malaysia, the 2024 BMW Motorrad M1000RR retails at RM297,500 while the S1000RR is priced at RM132,500.

  New for 2025 is the fitment of an ‘M’ short-stroke throttle to both the M1000RR and S1000RR, giving a 58-degree twist angle. This allows the rider to rev the engine quickly up to redline.

  For the M1000RR, the inline four-cylinder engine is “overhauled” and now pumps out 218 hp, an increase of 6 hp over the previous generation. This is achieved with the use of a cylinder head with new port design, new combustion chamber shape, full-shaft titanium valves with new tulip and seat geometry on intake and exhaust sides, and new engine mount.

  

  2025 BMW Motorrad S1000RR M Motorsport Lightwhite Uni

  The is also optimised aerodynamics for the M1000RR, with M Winglets 3.0, giving increased downforce for faster lap times on the racetrack. The Flex Frame has also been further developed and now includes the earlier mentioned new engine mount on the left side.

  In the electronic riding suite, Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) now features Slide Control thanks to steering angle sensor technology. This divides the functions of DTC into Slip Control and Slide Control for better handling during cornering on the track.

  The introduction of steering angle sensor technology also leads to the new Brake Slide Assist function of the BMW Race ABS Pro. Combined with the M short-stroke throttle, this results in enhanced performance and control.

  

  

  

  

  Bodywork on the M1000RR is also changed, redesigned with the fairing, front wheel cover, and engine spoiler now made of plastic and the M Aero wheel covers deleted. There are two variants of the M 1000 RR offered – the base model in a primary color of Lightwhite uni with Michael van der Mark’s ’60’ race number and the M 1000 RR M Competition in Blackstorm metallic carrying World Superbike champion Toprak Razgatlioglu’s ’54’, each combined with graphics in M colors.

  Meanwhile, the S1000RR gets new aerodynamic winglets along with new side fairings. Additionally, there is a new front wheel cover with ducts for cooling the brake callipers.

  

  2025 BMW Motorrad M1000RR M Competition Blackstorm Metallic

  The S1000RR now gets Pro riding modes as standard, including an additional “Race Pro” mode giving two additional combinations of throttle response and engine torque, as well as the Engine Brake and Hill Start Control Pro functions. There is also five-level adjustable ABS in the “Race Pro” modes, and a “Slick” setting for the ABS while Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) is standard.

  The new S1000RR is offered in three paint schemes – the base variant in Blackstorm metallic, the Sport model variant in Bluestone metallic with matte graphics, and the M Motorsport variant in Lightwhite uni/M Motorsport in combination with the M package.

  Gallery: 2025 BMW Motorrad M1000RR

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  
  Gallery: 2025 BMW Motorrad S1000RR

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2025 CFMoto 675 SR-R Malaysian debut – RM37,888

  In Bikes, CFMoto, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 4 November 2024 10:39 am / 3 comments

  

  A new middleweight sportsbike for Malaysia, the 2025 CFMoto 675 SR-R, priced at RM37,888. Pricing does not include road tax, insurance or registration and there are two colour schemes available – Nebula White and Nebula Black.

  The 675 SR-R gets motive power from an inline three-cylinder, DOHC, liquid-cooled engine, displaying 675 cc and producing 94 hp at 11,000 rpm with 70 Nm of torque at 8,250 rpm. Mated to a six-speed gearbox with assist ad slipper clutch, the 675 SR-R also gets an up-only quickshifter.

  

  

  

  

  In keeping with its sporting nature, the 675 SR-R also gets adjustable suspension from Kayaba. The front end is held up with a 40 mm diameter upside-down fork and the rear gets a monnoshcok, both adjustable for preload and compression.

  Braking for the front end is done with twin disc brakes clamped by four-piston J Juan callipers while the rear gets a single disc and single-piston calliper. Two-channel ABS is standard equipment and is two-level traction control.

  

  Necessary information is displayed on a TFT-LCD screen measuring 5-inches with lap timer and smartphone connectivity offered as an extra cost option. Riding conveniences include both USB-A and USB-C charging ports and LED lighting is used throughout.

  Wheel sizing no the 675 SR-R is 17-inches, wearing superbike rubber in 120/70 and 180/55 sizes. Weighing 195 kg wet, the 675 SR-R carries 14-liters of fuel in the tank while seat height is set at 810 mm.

  In the Malaysia middleweight sportsbike market there are several rivals to the 675 SR-R, including the Triumph Daytona 660, priced at RM49,500. There is also the Honda CBR650R which is tagged at RM46,499 and the Suzuki GSX-8R which retails for RM53,800.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• JPJ recalls – 2024 Perodua Alza, 2,518 units and Aruz, 1,139 units; Honda CB350RS motorcycle, 65 units

  In Honda Motorcycles, Local News, Perodua / By Anthony Lim / 4 November 2024 10:26 am / 5 comments

  

  The road transport department (JPJ) has issued another list of product recalls from a couple of automotive brands in Malaysia, and the latest notice involves two vehicle models from Perodua as well as from motorcycle brand Honda.

  The following are the make and model of affected vehicles, as published by the JPJ:

  Perodua Alza 1.5 X, 1.5 H and 1.5 AV (2024) – 2,518 units

  Perodua Aruz 1.5 X and 1.5 AV (2024) – 1,139 units

  Honda CB350RS (2024) – 65 units

  The department said the recall involving the second-generation Alza as well as for the Aruz has been made to rectify the height of the light throw from the headlamps, which do not comply with specifications.

  

  As for the CB350RS, which was launched in Malaysia in June, the recall is being issued for faulty speed sensora, which may cause incorrect speedometer readings as well as incorrect operation of the ABS and traction control. A similar recall notice was issued over this matter in India back in September.

  The department added that all vehicle owners affected by the recalls will be contacted by the manufacturers for checks and rectification to be carried out, at no cost to owners.

   

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• 2025 Modenas Kawasaki Eliminator 500 cruiser enters Malaysia market – priced at RM30,100

  In Bikes, Kawasaki, Local Bike News, Modenas / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 3 November 2024 3:15 pm / 4 comments

  

  Alongside the Kawasaki ZX-6R, the Malaysian MotoGP also saw the debut of the 2025 Modenas Kawasaki Eliminator 500, priced at RM30,100. The price for the Eliminator 500 does not include road tax, insurance or registration and there are two colour schemes available – Pearl Robotic White and Metallic Spark Black.

  Direct competition for the Eliminator 500 in Malaysia is the Honda Rebel 500, priced at RM33,899 and the upcoming Benda Chinchilla 500 with V-twin engine, with pricing to be determined. This cruiser motorcycle from Kawasaki comes with a liquid-cooled, parallel-twin, DOHC, eight-valve mill displacing 451 cc.

  Power for the Eliminator 500 is claimed to be 45.4 PS at 9,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 42.6 Nm at 6,000 rpm, going to the rear wheel via six-speed gearbox and chain final drive. This compares against the 45.59 hp at 8,500 rpm and 43.3 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm of the Rebel 500.

  

  

  2025 Modenas Kawasaki Eliminator 500: Pearl Robotic White (right) and Metallic Spark Black

  Braking is done with single discs front and rear, with the front getting a 310 mm diameter disc=and the back a 240 mm disc, both stopped with dual-piston callipers. Suspension uses non-adjustable telescopic forks in front with twin shock absorbers in the rear, adjustable for preload.

  Wheel sizing is 18-inches in front and 16-inches in the rear, wearing 130/70 and 150/80 rubber, respectively. with 13-litres of fuel in the tank, the Eliminator 500 tips the scales at 176 kg while seat height is set at 735 mm.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2025 Modenas Kawasaki ZX-6R in Malaysia, RM59,900

  In Bikes, Kawasaki, Local Bike News, Modenas / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 3 November 2024 1:36 pm / 12 comments

  

  Launched at the Petronas Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix is the 2025 Modenas Kawasaki ZX-6R, priced at RM59,900. Pricing doe not include road tax, insurance or registration and there are two colours offered – Metallic Flat Spark Black/Ebony and Lime Green/Ebony.

  Euro 5 compliant, the ZX-6R is powered by an inline four-cylinder, liquid-cooled with DOHC and displacing 636 cc. Power is rated at 124 PS at 13,000 rpm while ram air bumps that up to 129 PS at 13,000 rpm, with a peak torque of 69 Nm at 10,800 rpm.

  Suspension is done in front with Showa SFF-BP 41 mm diameter upside-down fully-adjustable front forks and fully-adjustable monoshock in the rear. A full suite of riding aids comes as standard including four ride modes (including a user customisable mode), three-mode traction control and selectable power delivery modes along with a quickshifter.

  

  

  2025 Kawasaki ZX-6R Malaysia: Lime Green /Ebony (left) and Metallic Flat Spark Black/Ebony

  Twin 310 mm floating discs in front are stopped by dual radial-mounted, monobloc, opposed 4-piston callipers while the rear gets a single 220 mm disc with single-piston calliper. Inside the cockpit a 4.3-inch TFT-LCD display features connectivity to the rider’s smartphone.

  Weight for the ZX-6R is listed at 197 kg wet, with all fluids while 14-litres of fuel is carried in the tank and seat height is set at 795 mm. Direct competition for the ZX-6R in Malaysia comes from the Honda CBR600RR, priced at RM98,888.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Malaysian police to impose speed limits on kapchais?

  In Bikes, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 2 November 2024 10:37 am / 35 comments

  

  There has been concern within Malaysian police on the rising number of deaths of youth riding small motorcycles, notably kapchais or underbone motorcycles. From information received by paultan.org from a source, police and the Road Transport Department (JPJ) held a discussion with local motorcycle manufacturers and assemblers on the possibility of factory fitting speed limiter devices on kapchais.

  It should be noted, and paultan.org’s source emphasised this, this meeting was merely a discussion, not even a feasibility study, on the possible pros and cons of such a move. Such a discussion, if following standard practice, will usually lead to a study being placed before the minister responsible, then tabled in Parliament and debated by Members.

  Ultimately, Parliament would have approval or veto of such an action. However, our source said this would be something extremely difficult to implement on a local level due to design changes to the performance of the motorcycle needing approval from the principal’s engineering and design teams.

  

  Among topics raised was the possibility of limiting kapchais to a maximum speed of 90 km/h, or perhaps 110 km/h. Targeted is the 150 cc class of kaphais, notorious for being a favourite of rempits (motorcycle hooligans) and a favourite with the motorcycle modders.

  Police previously voiced concerns about the outright speed of such motorcycles, such as the Inspector-General of Police’ statement back in 2022. Notwithstanding, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Rural and Regional Development Ahmad Zahid Hamidi rebutted the statement, citing several reasons opposing such a move including the installation of speed limiters.

  The practice of modifying kapchais, especially models like the Yamaha Y15ZR and Honda RSX150, has spawned a huge local industry with some motorcycle shops offering packages for modification “stages” with prices typically in the mid four-figure range. While most 150 cc kapchais will reach a speed of perhaps 120 km/h in standard form, modded kapchais are known to achieve speeds of around 160 km/h or more, depending on the state of tune.

   

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• 2025 Triumph Trident 660 in Malaysia, RM46,900

  In Bikes, Local Bike News, Triumph / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 1 November 2024 11:25 am / 0 comment

  

  Now in Malaysia is the updated 2025 Triumph Trident 660, priced at RM46,900. There are three colour options offered and the first batch of Trident 660s are expected to be delivered mid-November.

  New for the Trident 660 in 2025 is cornering ABS, traction control, a quickshifter and cruise control. Suspension is also upgraded with the front suspension getting SFF-BL (Big Piston) 41 mm diameter upside-down forks while rear suspension remains the same with preload-adjustable monoshock.

  Previously the Trident had two ride modes – Road and Rain. This is now supplemented by a third mode – Sport – which gives the Trident 660 a spirited response.

  

  

  

  

  No other changes with motive power coming from the inline-three cylinder displacing 660 cc. Going through. six-speed gearbox and chain final drive, the Trident 660 produces 81 hp at 10,250 rpm with 64 NM of torque at 6,250 rpm.

  Braking is done with twin brake discs on the front wheel with two-piston callipers while the rear uses a single disc with single-piston calliper. Overall weight ia now 190 kg, up 1 kg from previous, with 14-litres of fuel in the tank while seat height is seat at 805 mm.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 in Malaysia – RM182,900

  In Bikes, Ducati, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 1 November 2024 10:40 am / 0 comment

  

  After its worldwide reveal at World Ducati Week 2024 in Misano, Italy, the 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 superbike gets its official launch in Malaysia, priced at RM182,900. Pricing does not include road tax, insurance or registration and every Panigale V4 comes with Ducati’s three-year Ever Red factory warranty with unlimited mileage.

  Now in its seventh generation, the Panigale V4 comes with an all-new chassis, swingarm and bodywork, all designed to make the rider go faster at the track. Pride of place goes to the V-four Ducati Stradale engine, displacing 1,103 cc.

  Power is rated at 216 hp at 13,500 rpm with 120.9 Nm of torque at 11,250 rpm, while adding the under slung race silencers bumps that number up to 224 hp. Going for the full racing exhaust system gives the Panigale V4 a peak power of 229 hp.

  

  The Stradale V-four now weighs one kg less with improvements in the cooling systems and reduced fuel consumption along with new camshafts. The Panigale V4’s electronics is also massively upgraded over the previous generation model.

  This includes Ducati Vehicle Observer, an algorithm developed by Ducati to define slip and wheelie targets with precision, then feeding the information to the traction and wheelie control. Additionally, 70 virtual sensors collect information on real-time operating conditions.

  All information is displayed on a 6.9-inch TFT-LCD unit with a resolution of 1280 x 480. The display comes with dedicated track and road modes, optimising information displayed to the rider.

  

  The amount of information displayed in immense, including real time power and torque, g-force meter, lean angle – the new Panigale V4S is capable of leaning to 65-degrees – and tyre pressure monitoring. Notable is the lap timer, which uses GPS to track not only the current lap time, but also timing splits to show if the rider is holding constant, slower or faster than the current time.

  Also new for the Panigale V4 is Brembo Hyper brake callipers in front, lighter by 60 grammes than the currently fitted Brembo Stylema callipers. The Hypure callipers offer improved internal ventilation and new road retention system as well as being offered in four colours – red, yellow, black and gold.

  Making the Panigale V4 track ready are the wheels, able to be fitted with 125/70 and 200/65 Pirelli Diablo Superbike racing slicks without any further modification to the suspension or chassis. As standard, the Panigale V4 is fitted with Pirelli Diablo SuperCorsa SP-V4 tyres.

  

  The Ducati Electronic Suspension, or DES 3.0 comes with new hardware and software plus new suspension linkage, offering more accurate telemetry damping customisation and better management of load transfer under acceleration. The suspension calibrates itself for comfort if it detects the Panigale V4S is being ridden on the road.

  With bodywork inspired by the legendary Ducati 916, the bodywork on the Panigale V4 reduces drag, boosts cooling, and enhances rider comfort. This includes dual-profile wings derived from Formula 1, make the Panigale V4 easier to flick around at racetrack speeds with increased agility in side winds.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Triumph introduces Modern Icon range for 2025 only

  In Bikes, International Bike News, Triumph / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 30 October 2024 3:17 pm / 0 comment

  

  Issued for 2025 only is the 2025 Triumph Modern Classic Icon Editions range of its modern classics, featuring a seven model lineup. This includes the classic Triumph cursive logo that was first used in 1907 and making a reappearance after a century.

  The seven model range comprises of the Bonneville T100 and T120, the Scrambler 900, 1200 X and 1200 XE, and the Bobber and Speedmaster. The Classic Icon bikes feature fuel tanks with a different two-tone colour split of Sapphire Black and Aluminium Silver, complemented with matching side panels.

  

  This is further enhanced with hand painted coach-lining tracing the colour split lines, picked out in black or gold. For example, the Bonneville T100 Icon Edition comes with an Aluminium Silver finish, enhanced by deep Sapphire Black accents on the tank and side panels with black coach-lining and 1907 Triumph logo in gold.

  Meanwhile, the Bonneville T120 sports a deep Sapphire Black tank, paired with silver accents and hand-painted gold detailing. For the Triumph scramblers, the Scrambler 900 Icon Edition gets a Sapphire Black and Aluminium Silver paint scheme, embellished with th classic Triumph logo.

  

  As for the big scramblers, the Scrambler 1200 X Icon Edition gets a Aluminium Silver and Sapphire Black paint scheme while the Scrambler 1200 XE gets Phantom Black paint wrapping around either side of the silver tank forming two tapered stripes. The gold-anodized forks complement the hand-painted gold lining and gold 1907 logo on the tank.

  Rounding out the range of Modern Icon bikes are the Bonneville Bobber and Bonneville Speedmaster Icon Editions. The Bobber gets a predominantly black scheme with silver hand-painted accents and a gold Triumph 1907 script logo while the Speedmaster gets a silver tank and mudguards with the tank adorned with a central Sapphire Black stripe, the gold Triumph script logo, and Modern Icon graphics.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• SPYSHOTS: Yamaha NMax 155 Turbo testing in Malaysia – no, it isn’t actually turbocharged

  In Bikes, Local Bike News, Yamaha / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 29 October 2024 7:07 pm / 5 comments

  

  Spotted road testing on a Malaysian highway is the upcoming Yamaha NMax 155 Turbo. In the spy shots sent in by reader Zayn Ziddane, the NMax 155 Turbo was seen heading northbound on the North-South Expressway.

  Despite its name, the NMax 155 Turbo is not actually turbocharged. What Yamaha has done is add a little electronic wizardry to the NMax 155 in the form of the Yamaha Electric CVT (YECVT).

  What this does is give the NMax 155 rider a choice of two modes — ‘S-Mode’ for “sport-touring” and ‘T-Mode’ for “town commuting.” S-Mode adds an electric boost to the NMax 155, allowing for quicker acceleration momentarily.

  

  There is also ‘Turbo’ Y-shift that gives the rider three levels of power delivery – ‘1’ for low, ‘2’ for medium and ‘3’ for high. Activating Y-Shift is done with pressing a button on the left handlebar pod, giving instantaneous change to the NMax 155 Turbo’s power while accelerating or decelerating.

  While some might cry foul at attaching the ‘turbo’ moniker to a vehicle that does not have one installed, be reminded Porsche saw fit to add a ‘Turbo’ to the electric Taycan Turbo GT. In any case, Yamaha intends the incoming NMax 155 Turbo to have a definite performance advantage over the current model NMax 155.

  

  Expect the NMax 155’s power plant to remain the same, with a 155 cc single cylinder VVA engine with electronic fuel injection. Yamaha has also made a whole host of changes and improvements to the NMax 155 Turbo.

  This includes a TFT-LCD screen with Bluetooth connectivity and on-screen navigation using the Garmin Street Cross app. There is also two-channel ABS and traction control as standard equipment, as well as a 25-litre storage compartment under the seat.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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