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• Honda clocks 300th MotoGP race win in France

  In Bikes, Honda Motorcycles, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 21 May 2019 11:37 am / 4 comments

  

  With Marc Marquez of Repsol Honda winning the MotoGP 2019 Shark Helmets Grand Prix de France at Le Mans, Honda now has 300 victories at the top level of two-wheeled motorsport under its belt. With this weekend’s win, beating off a strong challenge by the Ducatis of Andrea Dovizioso and Danilo Petrucci, Marquez now has 47 MotoGP wins with 3 first places this season after five races.

  Honda won its first World Motorcycle Championship race back in 1966 at Hockenheim, Germany, with Jim Redman riding the RC181. This was followed by racing legend Mike Hailwood a few races later with a win in Brno in the then Czechoslovakia, today known as the Czech Republic.

  After decade languishing in the doldrums, Honda, through racing arm Honda Racing Corporation or HRC, mounted the podium with “Fast” Freddie Spencer riding the NS500 with a win at Spa-Francorchamps in 1982. That year also saw the first win by a Japanese rider in the 500 cc world championship, Takazumi Katayama winning the Swedish Grand Prix at Anderstop.

  

  

  

  In 1985, Spencer performed his feat of winning the 250 and 500 classes in one year, using the NSR500 for the premier championship. The NSR500 would go on to collect a total of 132 race wins with riders Mick Doohan, Wayne Gardner, Alex Criville and Eddie Lawson.

  In the Honda stable, Mick Doohan found the most success with Honda race motorcycles with 54 top podium places, followed by Marquez with 47. Valentino Rossi won 33 races with HRC, while Dani Pedrosa, who retired from the Honda team last year, won 31 and Spencer, 20.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2019 KTM 790 Adventure in Malaysia – RM78,800

  In Bikes, KTM, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 17 May 2019 1:51 pm / 1 comment

  

  Eagerly awaited by Malaysian adventure riders is the 2019 KTM 70- Adventure, which now has an official price of RM78,800. Announced by official distributor Eurotech Wheel Distribution, the price for this CBU motorcycle excludes insurance, road tax and registration.

  However, only pricing for the 790 Adventure has been released with no news about the higher spec 790 Adventure R. Rumour has it that documents have been sighted that the 790 Adventure R will be sold in Malaysia at a price of RM84,400 but this has not been verified.

  Using a new version of the KTM LC8c two-cylinder mill, the 790 Adventure’s engine displaces 799 cc and produces a claimed 94 hp and 88 Nm of torque. This is matched to a six-speed gearbox and KTM’s Power Assist Slipper Clutch (PASC).

  

  

  

  Equipment fitted to the 790 Adventure includes ride-by-wire, traction control, cornering ABS, offroad ABS and offroad ride mode. Braking is done with twin 320 mm diameter discs in front clamped by four-piston callipers and the rear wheel with a 260 mm disc and two-piston calliper while fuel is carried in a 20 litre tank.

  Rolling on spoked wheels – a 21-incher in front and 18-inch at the back – suspension for is by WP with a 43 mm upside-down fork and preload adjustable monoshock. Competition for the 2019 KTM 790 Adventure in Malaysia includes the Triumph Tiger XCX at RM74,900 and the BMW Motorrad F 850 GS at RM79,500.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2019 Honda CB250R and CRF250 Rally updated – priced from RM22,999 and RM26,999, respectively

  In Bikes, Honda Motorcycles, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 16 May 2019 3:34 pm / 9 comments

  

  

  Updated for the Malaysia market are Honda’s quarter-litre motorcycles, the 2019 Honda CB250R naked sports and Honda CRF250 Rally dual-sport. The CB250R is now priced at RM22,999 for the Graphite Black and Matte Krypton Silver Metallic versions while the Candy Chromosphere Red retails for RM23,499.

  Meanwhile, the dual-sport CRF250 Rally is priced at RM26,999 with available colours being Extreme Red and Black. Prices do not include road tax, registration and insurance.

  Mimicking the look of the larger CB1000R Neo Sports Cafe, the CB250R comes with a liquid-cooled, single-cylinder 250 cc power plant producing 27.2 hp at 9,000 rpm and 23.2 Nm of torque at 8,000 rpm. Power gets to the ground via a six-speed gearbox and chain final drive and two-channel ABS braking is standard.

  

  

  Fuel for the CB250R is contained in a 10.5-litre tank and weight is claimed to be 145 kg. Coming with full LED lighting throught, the CB250R features upside-down forks, preload-adjustale monoshock and an LCD digital instrument cluster.

  Designed to be a full-capable dual-sport machine with the ability to handle pavement and dirt, the CRF250 Rally comes with a 250 cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC single-cylinder power plant. Power is claimed to be 24.4 hp at 8,500 rpm while torque is 22.6 Nm at 6,750 rpm.

  Standing 895 mm tall in the saddle, the CRF250 Rally comes with 43 mm diameter Showa upside-down forks and Showa monoshock at the back. Braking with two-channel ABS is done with hydraulic discs front and rear and the CRF250 Rally weighs 157 kg. Delivery to Honda dealer showrooms will be at the end of May, 2019.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Triumph Motorcycles and Williams F1 to work on future electric motorcycle project, Project TE-1

  In Bikes, International Bike News, Triumph / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 15 May 2019 7:00 pm / 1 comment

  

  British motorcycle maker Triumph and Formula 1 team Williams F1, through its engineering arm Williams Advanced Engineering, are in a two-year partnership to develop technology for a future Triumph electric motorcycle. Dubbed Project TE-1, the project also involves expertise from project partners Integral Powertrain and WMG at the University of Warwick as well as government agency Innovate UK.

  Led by Triumph who will be looking into advanced motorcycle chassis design and power delivery, Project TE-1 aims to achieve innovations and breakthroughs in e-bike technology, notably in the areas of battery design and integration which will be headed by Williams Advanced. A custom electric motor will be the responsibility of Integral Powertrain from research into power-dense electric motors and silicon carbide inverter, integrated into a single motor housing.

  

  Meanwhile, WMG will provide electrification expertise through research and development, with consideration for the commercial impact, through modelling and simulation based on future market needs. Funds and administration for Project TE-1 will be administered by Innovate UK, who will also provide support under the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy UK.

  There will be four main phases of the project with the key aim being increased systems integration. “Project Triumph TE-1 is one part of our electric motorcycle strategy, focused on delivering what riders want and expect from their Triumph, which is the perfect balance of handling, performance and usability,” said Triumph Motorcycles chief executive officer Nick Bloor.

   

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• 2019 Yamaha YZF-R125 gets Monster MotoGP livery

  In Bikes, International Bike News, Yamaha / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 10 May 2019 3:16 pm / 4 comments

  

  In Europe, the 2019 Yamaha YZF-R125 – Malaysia gets the Yamaha YZF-R15, priced at RM11,988 – now comes in Yamaha Monster Energy MotoGP racing livery. Dubbed the YZF-R125 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Edition, this special issue of the R125 arrives in Yamaha Europe dealer showrooms this month.

  The colour scheme of the YZF-R125 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Edition closely mimics the YZR-M1 MotoGP race machines of Valentino Rossi and Maverick Vinales. Monster Energy signed up as main team sponsor to Yamaha MotoGP after Spanish telco Movistar declined to renew its sponsorship contract for 2019.

  Coming with variable valve actuation (VVA), the R125 puts out a claimed 14.7 hp at 9,000 rpm and 11.5 Nm of torque at 8,000 rpm from its 124.7 cc, liquid-cooled single-cylinder, four-valve, SOHC engine. This compares against the 19 hp at 10,000 rpm and torque of 14.2 Nm at 8,500 rpm manufacturer’s number from the YZF-R15, which carries a 155 cc mill.

  

  

  

  Power gets to the ground via a six-speed gearbox that uses an assist and slipper clutch, and chain final drive, while fuelling is with EFI. Upside-down telescopic forks, 41 mm in diameter, are used in front while the rear end is propped up with a preload-adjustable monoshock.

  Braking is done with single discs front and rear, 292 mm and 220 mm in diameter, respectively, clamped by hydraulic callipers. Weight, ready to ride, for the R125 is 142 kg and seat height is 825 mm, with fuel carried in a 11.5-litre tank.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• FIRST RIDE: Harley-Davidson Milwaukee 8 V-twin

  In Bike Reviews, Bikes, Harley-Davidson, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 10 May 2019 11:32 am / 4 comments

  

  It is easy to make disparaging remarks about Harley-Davidson and its products – too expensive, too old, too slow, they say. This is not helped by overall market sentiment about H-D – especially in the US home market – with falling sales and an ageing rider demographic to contend with.

  So, with a big hurdle ahead, what does a motorcycle maker do? In H-D’s case, it comes out with a new engine, the Milwaukee 8 V-twin, Harley-s first all-new engine since the water-cooled Porsche-developed power plant used in the VRS-series bikes, better known as the V-Rod.

  Now, we use the word ‘new’ advisedly. An air-cooled V-twin design with pushrod valve actuation dates from somewhere before the Second World War and in this day and age, an engine displacing above 1.5-litres in a motorcycle is something of an anachronism.

  

  In the case of the Milwaukee 8, the venerable V-twin is given an update with eight-valves per cylinder, counter-balanced and rubber-mounted. According to Harley, vibration on the Milwaukee 8 mill has been cut by up to 75%, to attract new riders unaccustomed to the ‘feel’ of a Harley engine whilst still retaining the purists who want something vibrating between their legs.

  To that end, Harley-Davidson Malaysia invited a group of media to ride the Milwaukee 8 engine – a taste test as it were – to see for ourselves what the whole fuss was about. This took the form of several bagger Harleys, in both Milwaukee 8 and previous generation Evo engine form, in an escorted ride down to Malacca.
  Read about the First Ride of the Harley-Davidson Milwaukee 8 after the jump.

   

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• 2020 completion date for Taman Melati to Kampung Baru bicycle lane, says DBKL

  In Bikes, Cars, Local Bike News, Local News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 6 May 2019 12:26 pm / 12 comments

  

  Kuala Lumpur’s bicycle lane programme will get a further boost with a new route from Taman Melati, Setapak to Kampung Baru, expected to be completed by 2020. According to Datuk Mohd Najib Mohd, director of planning for Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL), this initiative is to expedite travel for those living in the respective areas.

  “We find that Sungai Bunus has a well-organised road where we can add lanes for cyclists, pedestrians and for exercising,” said Mohd Najib in a Bernama report. “If anyone wishes to cycle to their work place, it won’t take long, only 20 minutes to here (Sungai Bunus) from Taman Melati,” Mohd Najib said.

  Eliminating the drive to work will help lower carbon monoxide emissions and raise awareness on the importance of keeping rivers clean, saying this during the Rediscover Sungai Bunus Fun Cycle programme in conjunction with the World Earth Day. The 7 kilometre cycling event, organised by LA21, the Department of Drainage and Irrigation (DID) and DBKL, was attended by 200 participants from public and private sectors.

   

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• Ducati moves into e-scooters with V Moto China JV

  In Bikes, Ducati, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 3 May 2019 12:51 pm / 4 comments

  

  With electrification of vehicles coming ever closer, performance motorcycle manufacturer Ducati is teaming up with China scooter maker V Moto, based in Nanjing, China. V Moto currently produces the Super Soco brand of e-bikes and its electric scooter is the CUx.

  The announcement was made by V Moto, saying the agreement will be for “official products under the license of Ducati”. According to V Moto, the e-scooter will be a for a luxury version of the scooter at a premium price, reports electrek.co.

  The new Ducati e-scooter will be distributed and sold via V Moto’s current dealer network but marketing aspects will come under the purview of Ducati.

  

  

  

  While Ducati has previously said it was developing an electric motorcycle, this deal “will allow Ducati’s fans to have the opportunity to access premium and high quality 2-wheel electric vehicles supplied by Vmoto and create more confidence to Vmoto’s expanding distributors especially in Europe,” said Charles Chen, managing director of V Moto.

  The CUx is powered by a 2.8 kW Bosch electric motor – the equivalent of 3.75 hp – and has a top speed of 45 km/h. A 1.8 kWh 60-volt battery pack with a recharge time of between seven to eight hours gives up to 75 km of range and a front facing dash mounted camera performs as a dash cam and action camera.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2019 Moto Guzzi V85 TT adventure spotted in Malaysia

  In Bikes, Local Bike News, Moto Guzzi / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 2 May 2019 4:14 pm / 2 comments

  

  Newest addition to the Moto Guzzi stable, the 2019 Moto Guzzi V85 TT adventure-tourer, was spotted in Petaling Jaya by eagle-eyed paultan.org reader Ilyas. Seen waiting at the traffic lights, the pair of camouflaged V85 TTs were accompanied by a Moto Guzzi V7 III, with the location being no surprise as the Moto Guzzi showroom at The Gasket Alley is situated close by.

  This could mean the impending launch of the V85 TT adventure bike will be soon, pending VTA approval. The V85 TT is a design departure for Moto Guzzi which over the past decade or so have mainly produced motorcycles in their classic styling language.

  Carrying an air-cooled, transverse V-twin with two valves per cylinder and displacing 853 cc, the V85 TT produces 80 hp at 7,750 rpm and 80 Nm of torque at 5,000 rpm. Fuelling is by EFI and ride-by-wire via a single 52 mm diameter throttle body and power gets to the ground via a six-speed gearbox and shaft drive.

  

  

  

  Suspension is with 41 mm diameter upside-down forks adjustable for preload and rebound, while the rear end is held by by a single shock mounted on the right side, preload and rebound adjustable. Braking uses Brembo four-piston radial-mounted callipers on dual 320 mm stainless floating discs on the front 19-inch wheel with a two-piston floating calliper and 260 mm diameter disc stops the 17-inch rear wheel.

  Inside the cockpit is a full-colour TFT-LCD screen that incorporates a USB outlet on the left, with control of three ride modes – Road, Rain and Off-Road, and the Moto Guzzi MIA app which connects to the rider’s smartphone via Bluetooth. Two-wheel ABS is standard and the level of intervention is determined by the ride mode selected, with Off-Road mode giving ABS only on the front wheel.

  Fuel for the 2019 Moto Guzzi V85 TT is carried in a 23-litre fuel tank while weight is claimed to be 229 kg, ready to roll and seat height is set at 830 mm. In Malaysia, competition for the V85 TT includes the Triumph Street Scrambler at RM64,900 and the Ducati Scrambler range, starting from the Scrambler Icon priced from RM55,900 up to RM69,900 for the Desert Sled.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 TFC launched – limited edition of 750 units worldwide, pricing from RM135,132

  In Bikes, International Bike News, Triumph / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 2 May 2019 3:24 pm / 9 comments

  

  New from Triumph Factory Customs is the 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 TFC, priced from 25,000 pounds sterling (RM135,132). Produced in a limited production run of 750 units worldwide, orders for the Rocket 3 TFC are currently being taken at Triumph dealers.

  Based on the inline three-cylinder power plant from the Rokcet 3, the Rocket TFC features the largest engine capacity and torque of any production motorcycle in the world. The triple mill displaces 2,500 cc and produces more than 170 PS of power – a 13% increase from previous – and 221 Nm of torque, which we dare say, in Rolls-Royce parlance, is adequate.

  Triumph claims the Rocket 3 TFC is over 40 kg lighter than the now discontinued Rocket 3, which weighed in at 362 kg in road trim. This is achieved by the use of copious amounts of carbon-fibre, including the unique Arrow exhaust with carbon-fibre end caps and heat shields.

  

  

  

  Braking is upgraded substantially with the use of Brembo Stylema brake callipers, radial-mounted, with span and ratio adjustable Brembo MCS brake lever. Lightweight aluminium alloy 20-spoke wheels are used to reduce weight further, with the rear wheel mounting a 240-section rear tyre.

  Inside the cockpit if a full-colour angle-adjustable TFT-LCD screen which, with the installation of the optional Bluetooth module, allows for phone and playlist management, turn-by-turn navigation with Google Maps and GoPro camera control from the handlebar pod. Riding aids include cornering ABS, traction control and four riding modes.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2019 Yamaha YZF-R15 gets new colours in Indonesia

  In Bikes, International Bike News, Yamaha / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 30 April 2019 4:58 pm / 1 comment

  

  For the Indonesia market, official Yamaha distributors PT Yamaha Indonesia has launched three new colours for the 2019 Yamaha YZF-R15. These are Blue, Yellow and Black, and come with new graphics to go compete in the hotly contested 150 cc market in Indonesia.

  Aside from the colours and graphics, there are no changes to the Indonesia market R15, still powered by a liquid-cooled, single-cylinder 155 cc mill with VVA, producing 19.5 hp and 15 Nm of torque. Power is transmitted through a six-speed gearbox with assist and slipper clutch, with chain final drive.

  Specifications for the R15 in Indonesia are identical to the Malaysian model with upside-down forks, monoshock and wider rear tyre – 100/80-17 in front, 140/70-17 at the back. Braking uses a single 282 mm disc on the front wheel, 220 mm disc in the rear and everything held together with a Deltabox frame and aluminium swingarm.

  

  

  

  Inside the cockpit is a monochrome LCD instrument panel that displays engine speed, road speed, odometer, fuel consumption, gear position, fuel level and the usual warning lights. Aside from that, the panel is also equipped with a shift light and LED lighting is used for the headlight and tail light.

  We have reviewed the Yamaha YZF-R15 – selling at a recommended retail price of RM11,988 – previously, which you can read about here. What do you think of the colour options for the Indonesia market YZF-R15?

  Is it more attractive than the R15 we get in Malaysia? Leave your thoughts and comments below.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2019 BMW Motorrad F750 GS and R1250 RT launched in Malaysia – priced at RM71,500 and RM139,500

  In Bikes, BMW Motorrad, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 30 April 2019 1:11 pm / 4 comments

  

  

  Alongside the launch of the C400 scooters, BMW Motorrad Malaysia also launched two other motorcycles, the 2019 BMW Motorrad F750 GS adventure-tourer and R1250 RT tourer, Priced at RM71,500 and RM139,500, respectively. Price includes road tax, but excludes insurance, and comes with a three-year warranty with roadside assistance.

  The F750 GS is based on the current model F850 GS but comes with aluminium alloy wheels in 19-inch front and 17-inch rear, shod with 110/80 rubber on the front wheel and 150/70 tyre on the back, showing its road-going design bias. Using the same engine as the F850 GS, the F750 GS carries a parallel-twin engine, liquid-cooled, displacing 853 cc.

  Mated to a six-speed transmission and chain final drive, the F750 GS produces 77 hp at 7,500 rpm and 83 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm. This is a touch lower than the F850 GS’ power figures, which are 95 hp and 92 Nm of torque.

  

  

  

  Suspension on the F750 GS uses conventional 41 mm diameter telescopic forks in front with 151 mm of travel while the rear end uses a monoshock with 177 mm of travel. This is drop of 53 mm in front and 42 mm at the back compared to the F850 GS while seat height is similarly lower – 815 mm tall on the F750 GS against the 860 mm of the F850 GS.

  Other fittings remain the same on the F750 GS including twin 305 mm brake discs clamped by two-piston Brembo callipers in front and 265 mm single disc at the back, a 15-litre fuel tank, 6.5-inch TFT-LCD colour display, two-wheel ABS and Automatic Stability Control (ASC). Owners of the F750 GS also have the option of adding Dynamic ESA suspension or smartphone connectivity to the onboard system for navigation and infotainment.

  Moving on to the R1250 RT, this is the first model from BMW Motorrad using the updated 1,254 cc boxer-twin to be brought into Malaysia, and the mill has been updated from the previous generation R1200 RT, including BMW’s ShiftCam technology. The power plant produces 136 hp and 143 Nm of torque, compared to the 125 hp and 120 Nm from the previous 1,170 cc boxer, with power going through a six-speed box and shaft final drive.

  

  

  

  As a touring rig, the R1250 RT comes with a host of creature comforts for the rider, including electrically-actuated windshield, cruise control, audio system, luggage and automatic headlights. In terms of safety, coming as standard equipment is Hill Start Assist, Dynamic Brake Control and Integral ABS.

  This extends to the latest generation Dynamic ESA electronic suspension and optional smartphone connectivity as well as BMW Motorrad navigation. Rolling on 17-inch wheels, the R1250 RT is stopped by Brembo callipers on 320 mm twin brake discs with front suspension using BMW’s Telelever, while fuel is carried in a 25-litre tank.

  GALLERY: 2019 BMW Motorrad F750 GS

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  
  GALLERY: 2019 BMW Motorrad R1250 RT

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Kawasaki Japan ups stake from 19% to 30% in Malaysian bike maker Modenas – RM40.3 million value

  In Bikes, Kawasaki, Local Bike News, Modenas / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 29 April 2019 9:38 pm / 17 comments

  

  Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) has taken its stake in Malaysian motorcycle manufacturer Modenas from 19% to 30%. KHI has been a shareholder of Modenas since the latter began operations in 1995.

  This came about after the sale of 14.3 million ordinary shares were sold to KHI by Modenas’ parent company, DRB-Hicom. In monetary terms, the additional shares are valued at RM40.3 million.

  Aside from that, KHI has also purchased 52 million convertible preference shares in Modenas, which take effect should Modenas achieve certain conditions previously agreed upon by both parties. While the terms and conditions of the convertible shares were not disclosed, should the terms come into effect, KHI will increase its shareholding in Modenas to 48%.

  

  With the increase in shareholding, KHI will take a more active role in the operations of Modenas. “I believe it will augur a vibrant phase of customer-driven products for MODENAS, especially in the street bike and sports bike segment,” said Datuk Seri Syed Faisal Albar, managing director of DRB-Hicom.

  Modenas currently undertakes components machining for Kawasaki motorcycles, from its production facility in Gurun, Kedah. Inthe early years, Modenas motorcycles were based on Kawasaki products, notably the Jaguh, based on the Kawasaki Eliminator and the Kriss 110, taken from the Kawasaki Kazer.

   

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• 2019 AJP enduro motorcycles now in Malaysia – three 250 cc models, one 600 cc, from RM23k estimated

  In Bikes, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 29 April 2019 4:07 pm / 5 comments

  

  New entry to the off-roading scene in Malaysia is AJP Motorcycles, with four models, the PR3 and PR5 in 250 cc capacity and the PR7 which comes with a 600 cc single. While pricing has not been determined as yet pending government approval, AJP Motorcycles distributor AJP SEA said pricing for the PR5 will range between RM23,000 to RM35,000, depending on model, while the PR7 will be priced at between RM55,000 to RM60,000.

  Taking its name from brothers Antonio and Jorge Pinto, AJP Motorcycles was founded in 1987 with a workshop preparing off-road motorcycles before making the transition to motorcycle manufacturing. The power plant for the PR5 is sourced from the ZhongShen works in China, with chassis manufacturing and final assembly in the AJP factory in Penafiel, northern Portugal.

  For the AJP PR3, there are three versions on offer – the Enduro, the Extreme and the Supermoto. All three use a single-cylinder, SOHC, four-valve liquid-cooled mill displacing 249 cc. The engine is fed by Delphi EFI through a 34 mm throttle body and mated to a six-speed gearbox.

  

  

  

  Power is claimed to be 30 hp at 8,000 rpm with torque rated at 27 Nm at 7,000 rpm with an electric starter making things easy whilst out on the trails. Able to be registered for road use as an enduro motorcycle, the PR5 comes with basic lighting front and rear.

  Seat height for the Enduro and Extreme models is 940 mm while the Supermoto seat height is set at 890 mm. Meanwhile, weight for the Extreme is 118 kg while the Enduro and Supermoto weigh in at 123 kg.

  Suspension for the PR5 uses ZF Sachs fully-adjustable forks in front, in 48 mm diameter and 300 mm of suspension travel while the rear uses a ZF Sachs fully-adjustable progressive monoshock with remote reservoir and 300 mm of travel. Braking is done with a two-piston calliper clamping a single 260 mm disc for the Enduro and Supermoto while the Extreme uses a 270 mm disc with a single-piston calliper and 220 mm disc for all PR5 models.

  

  

  

  For wheel sizing, the Enduro and Extreme roll on a 21-inch wheel in front shod in 90/90 rubber with a 18-inch wheel wearing a 100/80 tyre at the back. The Supermoto uses a 100/80-17 wheel in front and 130/70-17 wheel at the back.

  As for the PR7, this offering from AJP Motorcycles is designed for the adventure rider and overlander tourer. Coming with liquid-cooled, single-cylinder DOHC, four-valve engine displacing 600 cc made by SWM in Italy and fed by Delphi EFI with 45 mm throttle body, the PR7 is rated at 60 hp, while no number is given for torque.

  

  Using a six-speed gearbox, the PR7 rolls on a 90/90-21 wheel in front and 140/80-18 at the back. Suspension is provided by ZF Sachs, with a 48 mm fully-adjustable fork in front with 300 mm of travel and remote reservoir monoshock at the back with 280 mm of travel.

  Braking on the PR7 is done with a single 300 mm disc on the front wheel clamped by a two-piston calliper while the rear wheel is stopped with a 240 mm disc and single-piston calliper. Weight for the PR7 is 156 kg and seat height is set at 920 mm. A tablet is found inside the cockpit providing necessary information to the rider in rally style.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Review: 2019 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Sport – we test ride big bike rubber for the small bike rider, from RM100

  In Bike Parts and Accessories, Bike Reviews, Bikes / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 26 April 2019 3:48 pm / 6 comments

  

  Tyres are essential for the performance of any motorcycle, that cannot be denied. A rider’s safety as well as enjoyment of the ride depends a lot on the tyres fitted to the motorcycle and Pirelli has now entered the small bike market with premium rubber in the form of the Pirelli Diablo Rosso Sport.

  While the small bike market – we’re talking about motorcycles in the 400 cc and below segment here – tends to lean towards the longevity over grip side of things, premium rubber has always been available. Pirelli, with their expertise in sports rubber for high-powered motorcycles, now has the Diablo Rosso Sport in small displacement motorcycle sizes.

  This means riders from kapchais up to middleweight sports bikes can now avail themselves of the same rubber superbike riders use. The benefit is, of course, the grip Pirelli is renowned for at the top levels of motorcycle competition made available to small bike riders who want that sort of performance.

  

  To this end, Pirelli invited paultan.org to Buriram Circuit, Thailand, for a tyre test of the new Diablo Rosso Sport. For the one-day test, a range of motorcycles was provided, from 300 cc downwards, covering sports bikes, naked sports and kapchais from various manufacturers.

  There were two segments to the test, a track session with a variety of motorcycles ranging from 150 cc, such as the Yamaha MT-15 and a selection of 300s, including the BMW Motorrad G 310 R, Yamaha YZF-R3 and MT-3 along with the Honda CBR300R. The second part was a slalom test with underbone motorcycles fitted with Rosso Sport tyres using bikes such as the Yamaha Y15ZR V2.

  Read the full article on the 2019 Pirelli Rosso Sport tyre test after the jump.

   

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