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• 2025 Royal Enfield Bear 650 unveiled, scrambler style

  In Bikes, International Bike News, Royal Enfield / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 29 October 2024 1:09 pm / 1 comment

  

  Shown on its website is the 2025 Royal Enfield Bear 650, sporting a very retro scrambler style. The Bear 650 is named after the Big Bear Run, a desert race in California, US, that was first held in 1921 and still running today.

  The name commemorates “Fast” Eddie Mulder’s win of the Big Bear Run in 1960, riding a Royal Enfield 500 single, the trail going from Lucerne to Fawnskin and back. With that in mind, the Bear 650 comes with a number “249” racing plate, celebrating Fast Eddie’s race number.

  The Bear 650 uses the Royal Enfield 648 cc parallel-twin as its basis. Going by the specifications sheet, the base 650 twin produces 47 hp at 7.250 rpm with 52 Nm of torque at 5,250 rpm.

  

  However, Royal Enfield says the Bear 650 gets more torque lower down the rev range than either the Royal Enfield 650 GT or 650 Interceptor. This equates to 46.7 hp at 7,150 rpm with 56.5 Nm of torque at 5,150 rpm going through a six-speed gearbox to the rear wheel.

  Spoked wheel sizing is 19-inches in front and 17-inches at the rear for the Bear 650, wearing 100/90 and 140/80 tubed tyres. Braking is done with single hydraulic discs front and rear, with two-channel ABS as standard.

  Weight for the Bear 650 is listed at 216 kg, with 13.6-litres of fuel carried in the tank. In Malaysia, there are four versions of the Royal Enfield 650 on sale, the Interceptor at RM33,700, and the Continental GT 650, retailing at RM35,600, while the Super Meteor 650 and Shotgun 650 are priced at RM37,900 and RM34,900, respectively.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Ai Ogura wins 2024 Moto2 World Championship

  In Bikes, International Bike News, MotoGP / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 28 October 2024 11:05 am / 0 comment

  

  Riding for MT Helmets-MSI, Ai Ogura took the 2024 Moto2 World Championship crown at the PT Grand Prix of Thailand in Buriram. Ogura follows in the footsteps of countryman Hiroshi Aoyama who won the 250 cc world championship back in 2009, before the series became Moto2.

  An alumni of the Asia Talent Cup (ATC), Ogura started his journey to the championship in 2015, with three race wins in his first season. 2016 saw Ogura finishing second in the ATC championship as well as racing in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup.

  

  2018 saw Ogura making his world championship debut in Jerez, Spain with a step up to a full-time World Championship ride in 2019 with Honda Team Asia. In his first full season as a Grand Prix rider, Ogura collected nine top 10 results, including a second place finish in Aragon, Spain, ending the season 10th overall.

  Switching from Honda Team Asia to MT Helmet-MSI in 2024, Ogura first four races of the season saw him placing in the top 10. After standing second on the podium in France, followed by race wins in Assen and Italy.

  

  Consistency with back-to-back second places in Indonesia and Japan along with mistakes by rivals saw Ogura clear the field by 60 championship points heading to Philip Island, Australia where he came in fourth.

  With inclement weather at Buriram bringing the race to an early close, the full 20 points awarded to Ogura saw the 23-year old bringing home the Moto2 champion’s crown with two races left in the calendar. The next MotoGP race takes place this weekend of November 1 to 3 at Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2025 Yamaha MT-07 updated – less weight, ride modes

  In Bikes, International Bike News, Yamaha / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 25 October 2024 5:17 pm / 5 comments

  

  Going on a diet, the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 is now lighter, has a new face, new front suspension and is loaded with electronics. There will be three colour options in 2025 – Ice Storm, Icon Blue and Tech Black while in Malaysia, the MT-07 last had a recommended retail price of RM38,888 in 2019.

  The 2025 MT-07 should really be called a new model as the list of upgrades and changes is long. Starting with the engine, the Crossplane 2 mill now comes with customisable riding modes and a model variant with the Yamaha Y-AMT automatic gearbox.

  Displacement is still 690 cc, with liquid-cooling, DOHC and four-valves per cylinder while emissions is now EU 5+ compliant. The sound of the engine is enhanced with the use of four openings in the tank cover that amplify engine sound, channeling it towards the rider.

  

  The six-speed gearbox on the MT-07 is now fitted with an assist and slipper clutch reducing the amount of force required to pull in the clutch lever by around 22%. The clutch inhibits the amount of back-torque and excessive engine braking which can be generated when changing down the gears, allowing for more consistent and accurate corner entry.

  As for the Yamaha Automated Manual Transmission (Y-AMT) system, the rider can choose between D and D+ modes when in automatic transmission (AT) mode. D mode delivers a balanced shift for everyday riding, while D+ offers a more sporting ride with upshifts coming higher in the rev range.

  

  

  

  

  The MT-07 Y-AMT also features cruise control, offering a more relaxing ride on longer highway journeys. There is also MT (Manual Transmission), developed to put the rider fully in command. Gear changes are activated through a see-saw switch using the thumb and index finger to upshift with the plus lever, and downshift with the minus lever, or opt for a single-finger operation for sportier riding.

  Big changes in braking and suspensions as well for the MT-07 with dual four-piston radially mounted brake calipers delivering stronger and consistent braking power. Suspension is revised, now with 41 mm diameter upside-down forks and a die-cast triple clamp, a first for a large capacity Yamaha, reducing overall weight.

  

  The chassis for the MT-07 is all new from the headstock back. Despite looking similar to the previous frame, the chassis now weighs 14.8 kg, while offering between 12 to 13% increased torsional, longitudinal and lateral rigidity.

  New spin-forged wheels are added into mix for the MT-07, which are 480 grams lighter than those on the previous MT-07. This gives a 4% reduction in inertia at the front and rear which the resulting improvement in handling agility.

  For the first time in the MT-07 is ride-by-wire, giving three YRC (Yamaha Ride Control) settings – Sport and Street, with a third Custom setting – which change the power characteristics to suit the rider’s preferences and road conditions. This also allows for switchable two-level traction control, Y-AMT transmission and the optional equipment quickshifter.

  

  Everything is controlled via the 5-inch TFT-LCD screen with new multiple function switchgear on the left handlebar pod. The turn signals now have a ‘three flash’ function that blinks the signals three times for lane changes while self-cancelling is standard as well as the Emergency Stop Signalling system that flashes the signals on hard braking.

  The riding position on the MT-07 has changed, with the handlebar position now 18 mm wider, 22 mm lower and 9.3 mm further back while footpeg position is 10 mm lower. Seat height is set at 805 mm with the new fuel tank cover is narrower allowing for the rider to grip the fuel tank with their knees while capacity remains the same at 14-litres.

  The new two-piece seat assembly comes with revised size, shape and padding for both rider and passenger. These combine to make it easier for the rider to mount the motorcycle and support movement of body weight while riding.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2025 Honda CMX500 Rebel gets updates, new colours

  In Bikes, Honda Motorcycles, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 24 October 2024 6:03 pm / 1 comment

  

  Getting updates for next year in Europe is the 2025 Honda CMX500 Rebel middleweight cruiser. Priced at RM33,899 in Malaysia for 2024, upgrades for the CMX500 Rebel include improved ride comfort, visual impact and everyday practicality.

  Rider comfort is improved with a new rear suspension bump stop design improving the ride over rougher surfaces. The seat is re-profiled and redesigned in a new urethane foam to increase rider comfort without any change to the 690mm seat height while handlebar position is tuned for a relaxed ‘natural’ seating position.

  

  

  

  Seating arrangements are also improved between pillion and single occupancy with an easy-to-remove pillion pad and rear footpegs. This also allows a wider range of accessories to be fitted. Optional extras are conveniently organised in to newly curated packs or as individually available items and include a rear rack, backrest, tank pads, flyscreen, nylon or leather saddlebags.

  Alongside the CMX500 Rebel is the ‘S’ model variant. This adds a factory-fitted headlight cowl with smoke screen, retro style front fork covers and gaiters, and a special brown diamond-stitch style seat and bronze wheels.

  

  Colour options for the CMX500 Rebel are the new Mat Dim Gray Metallic which joins the current Mat Gunpowder Black Metallic. The CMX500 S Rebel gets Candy Energy Orange alongside the Mat Gunpowder Black Metallic paint scheme.

  Otherwise, no other changes to the CMX500 Rebel with the engine a liquid-cooled parallel-twin displacing 471 cc fed by PGM-Fi mated to a six-speed gearbox with assist and slipper clutch. Power is rated at 45.59 hp at 8,500 rpm and 43.3 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

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• 2025 KTM 1390 Super Adventure S Evo released

  In Bikes, International Bike News, KTM / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 23 October 2024 6:51 pm / 0 comment

  

  Going up in displacement, the 2025 KTM 1390 Super Adventure S Evo will enter the market early next year. New for the 1390 Super Adventure S Evo is aerodynamically designed bodywork, new headlight and improved cooling system.

  In the engine room, displacement takes a small jump from 1,300 cc to 1,350 cc, giving the 1390 Super Adventure S Evo a power figure of 173 PS at 9,500 with a peak torque of 145 Nm at 8,000 rpm. The LC8 V-twin now features CamShift, letting the inlet cams retard valve timing and lift for improved rideability and decreased emissions at low engine rpm.

  This is mated to an all-new Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) – a first for KTM. AMT allows the rider to choose between a traditional manual shifting, using either the foot lever or bar-mounted paddles, or a completely twist-and-go automated transmission.

  

  

  

  

  Also new is a vertically-mounted V80 TFT touchscreen. The 8-inch screen features inductive technology, allowing easy operation even when wearing thick winter gloves, while an innovative anti-reflex, anti-fingerprint and anti-glare coating improves overall readability.

  Using the screen gives the rider access to new ride modes and smartphone connectivity, as well as KTM’s latest Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). This allows for Brake Assistance, Collision Warning, and Distance Warning as part of the 1390 Super Adventure S Evo’s electronics suite.

  Powered by a compact, fifth-generation front radar sensor made by Bosch, ACC gives performance optimisation with improved truck detection, a higher maximum speed, and updated cancellation thresholds, with Dynamic, Street, and Group Ride functionality.

  

  Six ride modes come as standard – Rain, Street, Sport, Off-Road and Custom – with a further three optional modes – two additional custom modes and a Rally mode. For the ABS, there is a Road and Off-Road mode which the rider can change on-the-go or preset in the custom ride modes, with Brembo front master cylinder.

  Lighting for the 1390 Super Adventure S Evo also gets an upgrade with new look and dramatically improved lighting performance. The headlight now features cornering lights, improving safety on twisty rides at night and in low light conditions.

  A new rubber damped handlebar holds a 30 mm diameter handlebar with an eccentric lower clamp allowing for one of two handlebar positions. Footrest mountings are now 8 mm lower and 10 mm wider apart, giving the rider better contact and feel when standing on the move.

  

  The 1390 Super Adventure S Evo with the latest generation WP semi-active electronic suspension front and rear. Adding the new optional Suspension Pro package adds Pro, Anti Dive, Auto (in off-road terrain) and Off-Rode modes.

  Adjustability for the windshield is 70 mm compared to the previous 55 mm, and wind tunnel engineering gives improved wind protection for maximum comfort with minimal wind noise. The storage compartment between the fuel cap and steering head is now larger, providing more space for oversized smartphones.

  As for charging, the 1390 Super Adventure S Evo comes with two USB-C ports, one near the storage compartment and the other near the instrument panel. Seat comfort is also improved, with the seat adjustment mechanism improved for easier and safer seat position and height adjustment and if this is insufficient there are 11 seat variants available from the KTM PowerParts catalog.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• MIROS motorcycle safety survey seeks public views on motorcycle safety equipment and MYMAP rating

  In Bikes, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 23 October 2024 3:38 pm / 10 comments

  

  Malaysian motorcycle riders, the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) wants your thoughts on motorcycle safety technology systems and the Malaysia Motorcycle Assessment Program (MyMAP). The survey form can be found here and is open to Malaysian citizens or permanent residents who ride a motorcycle.

  The survey seeks responses to riders’ perception and awareness on motorcycle safety systems such as ABS, traction control, stability control and the like. Additionally, the survey gauges awareness on the MyMAP rating system.

  The survey is estimated to take between 10 to 25 minutes, and is available in Bahasa Malaysia and English. Any enquiries regarding the survey can be directed to MIROS and a a token will be handed out to the first 300 respondents.

   

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• 2025 Triumph Tiger Sport 800 revealed, 115 PS, 83 Nm

  In Bikes, International Bike News, Triumph / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 23 October 2024 11:03 am / 1 comment

  

  With an all-new engine, the 2025 Triumph Sport Tiger 800 enters the sports-touring market. The Tiger Sport 800, priced at 10,995 pounds sterling in the UK (RM61,978), takes aim at its market rival the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT which was priced at RM69,998 in Malaysia in 2023.

  Tuned for mid-range torque, the new inline-triple engine displaces 798 cc, with liquid-cooling, 12-valves and DOHC. Power is claimed to be 115 PS at 10,750 rpm with 83 Nm of torque at 8,500 rpm, which compares against the Tracer 9 GT’s 118 PS at 10,000 rpm with 93 Nm of peak torque at 7,000 rpm.

  The Tiger Sport 800 delivers 90% of torque through the mid-range, giving instantaneous engine response that sport-touring riders prefer. Power goes to the rear wheel via a quickshifter equipped six-speed gearbox and chain final drive, will a slip and assist clutch prevents rear wheel lock up and wheel hop on deceleration and downshifting.

  

  

  

  

  Wheel sizing allows for sport oriented tyres, with 17-inch wheels front and rear, wearing 120/70 and 180/55 rubber, respectively. Showa supplies the suspension for the Tiger Sport, with upside-down forks with adjustable compression and rebound damping giving 150 mm of travel.

  At the back, a Showa monoshock provides adjustable rebound damping and remote hydraulic preload adjustment, also with 150 mm of suspension travel. Braking uses Triumph brand radial-mount, four-piston brake calipers and twin 310 mm front discs, paired with a single piston caliper and 255 mm disc at the rear while cornering ABS is standard.

  

  In the electronics suite, the Tiger Sport comes with three ride modes – Sport, Road, and Rain – selectable on-the-fly. There is also cruise control and Bluetooth connectivity is standard with My Triumph Connectivity System giving turn-by-turn navigation, phone and music information, all displayed on the TFT-LCD instrument panel.

  Weight for the Tiger Sport 800 is listed at 214 kg, with 18.6-litres of fuel in the tank while seat height is set at 835 mm. There are four colour options with the base colour being Sapphire Black while premium colours are Graphite, Cosmic Yellow, and Caspian Blue with delivery of the Tiger Sport 800 expected to begin in March 2025.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Atelier HeritageBike and Renault present the 2024 Heritage Spirit Scrambler electric motorcycle

  In Bikes, Electric motorcycles / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 22 October 2024 4:07 pm / 0 comment

  

  Accompanying the Renault 4 E-Tech Electric crossover is the Atelier Heritagebike Heritage Spirit Scrambler electric motorcycle electric motorcycle (e-bike). Part of Renault’s ‘4 Movements’, the Heritage Spirit Scrambler fits into the French auto makers vision of “inventing tomorrow’s mobility to create a new sustainable ecosystem.”

  4 Movements is made up of the Renault 4 E-Tech Electric, a mini-caravan, electric plane, electric motorbike and jetski. Entering the market next year, the Heritage Spirit Scrambler will be produced in a limited edition of only 10 units, priced at 26,900 euro (RM125,932) with delivery beginning early 2025.

  Producing the equivalent power of a 125 cc internal combustion engine motorcycle, the Heritage Spirit Scrambler comes with a Gem Motors 7 kW rear hub-mounted electric motor with 240 Nm of torque,. Using a 48V 4.8 kWh Lithium-Ion battery pack, range is claimed to be 110 km on a single charge

  

  Made in Annecy, France, the Heritage Spirit Scrambler comes with Brembo brakes, a four-piston calliper with 320 mm diameter disc in front and single-piston calliper and 245 mm disc in the rear. Suspension is done with WP Suspension forks in front and EMC Suspension monoshock in the rear.

  Wheel sizing is 17 by 4.25-inches in front and 17 by 5.5-inches at the back, fitted with Heidenau K60 Ranger tyres. Weight for the Heritage Spirit Scrambler is listed at 137 kg with seat height set at 800 mm.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Review: 2024 Yamaha PG-1, RM6,998 off-road kapchai

  In Bike Reviews, Bikes, Yamaha / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 21 October 2024 4:39 pm / 2 comments

  

  Fun bikes are fun, perhaps none more so than the 2024 Yamaha PG-1, priced at RM6,998 in Malaysia. Yamaha touts the PG-1 as an “outdoor lifestyle” kapchai and when the review unit from Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) was handed to us, we were intrigued as to what it actually is.

  Make no mistake, the small motorcycle segment in Malaysia is burgeoning, especially after Covid-19 and the interminable rounds of movement control orders Malaysians had to endure. It was during that time that many discovered and in many cases, re-discovered, the benefits of riding a kapchai or scooter.

  Food delivery riders notwithstanding, there were a number of riders getting on small displacement motorcycles for commuting, running about and just generally having fun. Because small bikes are fun.

  

  You can make all the rempit jokes you like but riders like that are a small part of the riding population despite garnering the most media coverage. Which has led other riders to adopt a kapchai or scooter for recreational travel and just generally having fun, because, don’t you know, motorcycles are great for two wheel therapy.

  This brings us to the Yamaha PG-1, and in Malaysia, its direct competition, the Aveta Ranger Max. The PG-1 does not pretend to be anything other than it is, a kapchai (underbone motorcycle for you pendants) that is meant for the rider to go out and enjoy the ride and themselves.

  Read the review of the Yamaha PG-1 after the jump.

   

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• 2024 CFMoto 500SR Voom now in Malaysia, RM35,888

  In Bikes, CFMoto, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 21 October 2024 1:47 pm / 6 comments

  

  For Malaysia’s middleweight sports bike market, there is now the 2024 CFMoto 500SR Voom, priced at RM35,888. Pricing does not include road tax, insurance or registration and every 500SR Voom comes with a two-year unlimited mileage warranty with online purchase of spare parts through the official CFMoto Malaysia website.

  Launched at Kedai Motorsikal Tenaga in Semenyih, Selangor, the 500SR Voom is available locally in two colour schemes – Zephyr Blue and Nebula White. The 500SR Voom features a pseudo-retro design with twin round headlights, somewhat reminiscent of the CFMoto Papio.

  

  Unique in its class is the 500SR Voom’s inline four-cylinder engine, liquid-cooled and displacing 499 cc. Power is rated at 77.78 hp at 12,500 rpm (81.8 hp with ram air) with 49 Nm of torque at 10,000 rpm, going to the rear wheel via a quickshifter and slipper clutch equipped six-speed gearbox and chain final drive.

  Wheel sizing is 17-inches, fitted with 120/70 and 160/70 tyres, front and rear, respectively. A steering damper is fitted as standard equipment while suspension is done with 41 mm diameter upside-down forks in front, adjustable for rebound and preload, while the rear end comes with a monoshock, also rebound and preload adjustable.

  

  Braking on the front wheel is done with twin four-piston radial-mount callipers, with 300 mm diameter discs while the back wheel gets a single disc with floating single-piston brake calliper. Riding electronics includes two-channel ABS and two-mode traction control, as well as emergency stop signal that activates the hazard lights during sudden stops or emergency situations.

  Weight for the 500SR Voom is listed as 194 kg with 15.5-litres of fuel carried in the tank. Seat height is set at 795 mm while riding information is displayed on a 5-inch TFT-LCd screen and for charging the rider’s electronics, USB Type-A and Type-C charging ports are fitted.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2025 Scrambler Ducati 10 Anniversario Rizoma Edition – for the collector, only 500 units to be produced

  In Bikes, Ducati, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 21 October 2024 9:51 am / 0 comment

  

  Celebrating a decade of the Scrambler Ducati is the 2025 Scrambler Ducati 10 Anniversario Rizoma Edition. Intended for the collector, the Scrambler Rizoma will be a limited production run of 500 units for worldwide sale and enter the market in March 2025.

  The special edition Scrambler is differentiated by the use of Metal Rose Gold finishing applied to various components, complemented by the use of Stone White and black livery. Metal Rose Gold is anodised to the side covers, footrests, windshield while the tank cover and mudguard come in Stone White with black on the tank, the engine, chassis components and details such as the bar-end mirrors.

  

  

  

  

  Aside from that, the 10 Anniversario Rizoma Edition is still a next gen Scrambler, with the iconic Desmodue air-cooled, V-twin engine displacing 803 cc. Power is rated at 73 hp at 8,250 rpm with 65.2 Nm of torque at 7,000 rpm while power goes through a six-speed gearbox with slipper clutch and chain final drive.

  Suspension uses upside-down 41 mm diameter Kayaba forks, non-adjustable, while the rear end of the Scrambler Ducati is held up by twin Kayaba shock absorbers, adjustable for preload. Brembo does the braking with a four-piston, radial mount single calliper in front stopping a 330 mm diameter disc while the rear gets a single-piston calliper with 245 mm diameter disc with Bosch cornering ABS as standard equipment.

  

  Wheel sizing is 18-inches in front with 110/80 tyre with the rear 17-inch wheel fitted with 180/55 rubber. There are also two ride modes – Road and Sport – and four levels of traction control. Riding information is displayed on a 4.3-inch TFT-LCD display. The display is ready for the optional Ducati Multimedia System with gives the Scrambler Bluetooth connectivity to the rider’s smartphone.

  Physically, the Scrambler Ducati places the rider 795 mm off the ground while weight is listed at 176 kg with no fuel and the fuel tank has a 14.5-litre capacity. In Malaysia, the 2023 Scrambler Ducati Icon is priced at RM62,900, while the Nightshift and Full Throttle are identically priced at RM69,900.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Budget 2025: RM2,400 electric bike subsidy continues

  In Bikes, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 18 October 2024 6:08 pm / 4 comments

  

  Finance minister and prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced in his Budget 2025 speech that the RM2,400 subsidy for CKD electric motorcycles (e-bikes) will continue. Anwar added RM10 million has been allocated for this purpose to encourage the ownership of e-bikes.

  The subsidy was introduced in the 2024 budget and intended to assist those earning RM120,000 and below annually. This is inline with the government’s aim to promote e-bike use among the B40 income group.

  Malaysia has also seen e-bike battery swapping service providers Yinson Greentech RydeEV and Blueshark set up shop in the past two years. During the speech, Anwar made no mention of the continuation for EV tax breaks for four-wheel electric vehicles which is assumed to end in 2025.

   

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• 2025 Triumph Speed Twin 900 unveiled – upgraded with new fuel tank, chassis, upside-down forks

  In Bikes, International Bike News, Triumph / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 17 October 2024 2:37 pm / 2 comments

  

  Getting an upgrade for next year is the 2025 Triumph Speed Twin 900, with improvements to the handling package. In Malaysia, the previous generation Triumph Speed Twin 900 was priced at RM56,899 excluding road tax, insurance and registration.

  Changes start at the new, sportier fuel tank, with chiseled side panels and stylized throttle body covers. The headlamp is now smaller, with slimmer engine casings and shorter exhaust silencer. There are three colour options for the Speed Twin 900 the first of which is Pure White with bright blue and orange stripes on the tank.

  

  There is also the Phantom Black colour option, a black tank with dark grey stripes and gold accents. Finally, the Speed Twin 900 is available in an Aluminium Silver design with a splash of red framing the Triumph logo.

  Biggest change comes in the Speed Twin 900’s front end, with Marzocchi upside-down forks and twin Marzocchi shock absorbers with piggy-back reservoirs in the rear. There is also a new stiffer and lighter aluminium swingarm for precise handling with rear wheel travel now 110 mm from the previous 120 mm.

  

  The new pattern alloy wheels are stopped by single discs front and rear, with Triumph brand four-piston radial caliper in front and Nissin two-piston floating caliper in the rear. Two-channel cornering ABS is standard equipment, as is traction control and two riding modes – Road and Rain.

  A new instrument panel features a large, bright LCD display for revs, speed and gear, with an integrated TFT display showing information such as ride modes. Installing the optional Bluetooth connectivity module allows for turn-by-turn navigation, and telephone and music control.

  

  There is a USB-C charging port for charging electronic devices. Cruise control is available as an optional extra, as is a selection of accessories from the official Triumph catalogue.

  No change in the engine, with a parallel-twin Bonneville engine displacing 900 cc. Power is claimed to be 64 hp at 7,500 rpm with 80 Nm of torque at 3,800 rpm.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2025 BMW Motorrad C 400 GT and C 400 X scooters receive updates – facelift, new luggage, screen

  In Bikes, BMW Motorrad / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 17 October 2024 12:39 pm / 1 comment

  

  2025 BMW Motorrad C 400 X ‘Rugged’

  Receiving a facelift and other updates are the 2025 BMW Motorrad C 400 GT and C 400 X scooters. Designed for urban mobility, the 2024 BMW Motorrad C 400 GT is priced at RM51,500 while the C 400 X retails at RM47,500 in Malaysia.

  Both scooters come with a single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine with OHC and four-valves that is Euro 5+ compliant. Power output is listed as 34 PS at 7,500 rpm with 35 Nm of torque at 5,750 rpm, driving a stepless CVT gearbox with centrifugal dry clutch and a two-stage reduction gear final drive.

  New for the facelifted C 400 X in 2025 is a “Rugged” model variant that comes with Kalamata metallic matt paint and red wheels complemented by gold brake callipers, alongside the basic Blackstorm metallic version. A heavily tinted windshield, a red-black seat bench, stainless steel footboard inserts, and hand guards are available as an optional accessories.

  

  

  

  

  Meanwhile, the C 400 GT gets the “Exclusive” model with Diamond white metallic colour scheme and gold painted wheels with the black bench seat contrasted with gold stitching. Optional equipment for the C 400 GT executive is floor lighting with BMW logo projection and stainless steel footboard inserts.

  A new top box is now available as optional accessory for the C 400 GT and C 400 X, with 43.5-litre capacity. Additionally, an anti-theft alarm system is available, activated automatically when the C 400 is switched off or at the press of a remote key button.

  The standard instrument panel is a 6.5-inch TFT-LCD while a 10.25-inch TFT-LCD panel is available for the C 400 GT as a factory-fitted option. Featuring Bluetooth connectivity to the rider’s smartphone, the instrument panel allows for media playback and telephone function control as well as turn-by-turn navigation using the BMW Motorrad Connected app.

  

  2025 BMW Motorrad C 400 GT ‘Exclusive’

  Braking is done with twin disc brakes with four-piston callipers clamping 265 mm diameter discs while the rear gets a single-piston floating calliper with 265 mm disc. Suspension uses telescopic forks in front and twin preload-adjustable shock absorbers in the rear.

  Wheel sizing is 15-inches in front and 14-inches at the rear, wearing 120/70 and 150/70 tyres, respectively. Weight is listed as 201 kg for the C 400 GT and 199 kg for the C 400 X, while seat height is set at 775 mm and 12.8-litres of fuel is carried in the tank.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2025 Honda Hornet CB1000, CB1000 SP revealed

  In Bikes, Honda Motorcycles, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 16 October 2024 3:43 pm / 1 comment

  

  2025 Honda Hornet CB1000

  Entering the litre-class naked sports motorcycle market in Europe is the 2025 Honda Hornet CB1000. Not only that, Honda has seen fit to release the Hornet CB1000 SP with upgraded suspension and brakes as well.

  As Honda’s flagship naked sports bike, the CB1000 joins the Hornet CB750 and the Hornet CB500 in the catalogue. Colour choices for the Hornet CB1000 are Grand Prix Red, Mat Iridium Gray Metallic and Pearl Glare White while the Hornet CB1000 SP comes in only one colour, Mat Ballistic Black Metallic with gold-anodised fork legs and unique ‘desert gold’ metallic wheels.

  

  The Hornet CB1000 carries the inline-four cylinder taken from the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade superbike (priced at RM208,000 in Malaysia). Power is detuned from the Fireblade’s 214 hp to 150.1 heat 11,000 rpm with 104 Nm of torque at 9,000 rpm.

  The frame for the Hornet CB1000 is brand new and features twin spars for a high degree of torsional rigidity. The big Hornet also features aggressive styling with compact twin LED projector headlights and broad Hornet fuel tank.

  

  2025 Honda Hornet CB1000 SP

  This gives the CB1000 a brand shouldered profile when viewed from the front along with a narrow waist before tapering to the rear trellis-style sub-frame. Honda says the Hornet CB1000 comes with “multiple riding modes” including Rain, Standard, Sport and two user customisable modes.

  Diffrentiating the Hornet CB1000 and the CB1000 SP version is suspension, the standard Hornet getting Showa’s ‘big piston’ SFF-BP upside down forks while the SP adds an Öhlins TTX36 rear shock. Similarly, the base model CB1000 gets Nissin brake callipers in front and the upgraded SP model comes with Brembo Stylema callipers.

  Gallery: 2025 Honda Hornet CB1000

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  
  Gallery: 2025 Honda Hornet CB1000 SP

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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