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• 2019 Benelli Leoncino Trail scrambler, RFS150i Limited Edition kapchai and TRK 502X adventure previewed

  In Benelli, Bikes, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 13 September 2018 3:28 pm / 3 comments

  

  Shown during the launch of the 2019 Benelli VZ125i scooter were the 2019 Benelli Leoncino Trail scrambler and 2019 Benelli TRK 502X middleweight adventure bike. The Benelli RFS150i Limited Edition was also on display, with all three models due to be launched soon although no pricing was given.

  All three motorcycles from Benelli via authorised distributor MForce Bike Holdings are enhanced with suitable accessories, complementing the current standard models in the catalogue. This gives riders a choice of something different and exclusive.

  As an example, the TRK 502X is decked out in adventure style accessories, amongst which are a skid plate, rear box and panniers and spoked wheels in 19 and 17-inch sizes, front and rear, respectively. Suspension on the TRK 502X has also been upgraded, with the 502X standing a little taller than the base TRK 502.

  

  

  Meanwhile, the Leoncino Trail comes with much the same accessories, making it a scrambler variant of the standard Leoncino. Also coming with a 19-inch wheel in front and 17-incher in the back, the Leoncino Trail is fitted with dual-purpose tyres and a small wind deflector with the digital instrument panel and LED lighting of the base model carried over.

  On the RFS150i Limited Edition, the major difference is graphics, which use the Italian Tri-Colore as a theme along with grey wheels with red stripes. Upgraded accessories on the RFS150i Limited Edition include rubber grips, aluminium alloy sports bar levers and a yellow monoshock spring, although it is not known if this is a graphic change or a suspension upgrade.

  GALLERY: 2019 Benelli Leoncino Trail

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  
  GALLERY: 2019 Benelli TRK 502X

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  
  GALLERY: 2019 Benelli RFS150i

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• VIDEO: BMW Motorrad previews autonomous bike

  In Bikes, BMW Motorrad, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 13 September 2018 11:53 am / 0 comment

  Autonomous, or driverless, cars are a concept most of us are familiar with and testing has been taking place on public roads. But how would you handle a riderless motorcycle?

  In a recent media preview at the BMW Motorrad Techday 2018 in Miramas, France, an autonomous motorcycle, a BMW R 1200 GS, was put through the paces. The demonstration showed the R 1200 GS ride off (without a rider), accelerate, navigate a test track and slow down to a stop, without human intervention.

  However, BMW Motorrad says it has no plans for completely eliminating the rider or developing an independent motorcycle. Instead, the technology behind BMW’s autonomous bike will be used to as a basis for developing systems and functions to improve motorcycle safety.

  

  

  

  The autonomous motorcycle prototype will be used to gather data to improve riding safety and comfort. This includes detection of dangerous road situations such as turning at intersections or when braking suddenly and the technology developed will be applied to both two- and four-wheelers.

  In addition BMW Motorrad also presented other future technology applicable to motorcycles, such as luminous motorcycle headlights, cornering lights and laser headlights. Also shown was a motorcycle frame manufactured completely using a 3D printing process, including a rear swinging arm.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• RMK E2 hubless e-bike gets 160 km/h, 300 km range

  In Bikes, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 12 September 2018 6:10 pm / 4 comments

  

  Hailing from Finland, RMK Vehicles has produced an electric motorcycle (e-bike), the E2, which it says gets between 200 km to 300 km of range and is top speed limited to 160 km/h. Estimated purchase price of the E2 is 24,990 euro (RM120,147) and interested customers can secure a pre-order fully refundable deposit of 2,000 euro (RM9,615).

  What is unique about the E2 is its hubless rear wheel, which also contains the 50 kW (equivalent to 67 hp) electric motor that gives a very impressive 320 Nm of torque from zero rpm. Most e-bike designs have a hub-mounted electric motor but in the case of the E2, there is no hub.

  The motor, fed by three heavy-gauge electrical cables, is housed in the wheel rim itself, giving the E2 a very futuristic design style. According to RMK’s website, there are two E2 versions in the pipeline – the base model E2 which gives 200 km of range and the “Bit More Expensive Model” which goes 300 km on a single charge, with charging time taking about two to three hours.

  

  

  

  Designed, engineered and produced in Finland, the E2 is the brain child of Teemu Saukkio, who also designed the E2’s electric motor. “The bike itself is a bastard child of a naked sportbike and wide handlebar Harley-Davidson kind of bike. It looks like its a sportbike, but it is not,” says Saukkio, who is planning a next generation E3, but was not forthcoming with details.

  Production of the E2 began in the summer of 2018 with deliveries to the first RMK customers expected to begin at the end of the year. Website electrek.co reports RMK will ramp up to a total production of 150 vehicles a year in 2019 with an increase in production in 2020.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2019 Kawasaki Ninja 125 and Z125 video teaser – European launch at Intermot, Germany, this October

  In Bikes, International Bike News, Kawasaki / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 12 September 2018 2:15 pm / 8 comments

  Ahead of the scheduled launch at the Intermot show in Germany this October, Kawasaki Italy has a released a video teasing the pair of baby Kawasakis, the 2019 Kawasaki Ninja 125 sports bike and Z125 naked sports. With the tagline, “The Difficult Choice” the video shows Kawasaki’s submissions for the 125 cc class, which is a requirement in Europe for beginner riders.

  Precious few details are available from the official Kawasaki Ninja 125 and Z125 website, save that power output might be around 15 hp, depending on the final specification. Tire sizing is listed as 100/80-17 for the front wheel and 130/70-17 for the rear.

  

  

  Another additional snippet of information is that seat height will be 785 mm, which makes the Ninja 125 suitable for riders of any stripe, while the Z125 has a seat height of 815 mm. While 815 mm is a more “normal” seat height for sports bikes, getting your feet flat on the ground can be important for learner riders and Kawasaki seems to have addressed this issue.

  Frame is a welded trellis tube affair, keeping the weight of the pair of 125s down to about 110 kg or so, we would guess, with braking down with single hydraulic discs front and rear. From what can be seen, the instrument panel is a monochrome LCD affair.

  
  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2018 Benelli VZ125i scooter launched – from RM5,288

  In Benelli, Bikes, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 12 September 2018 11:13 am / 8 comments

  

  Adding to the roster of step-through scooters in Malaysia is the 2018 Benelli VZ125i, priced at RM5,288 for the base model and RM5,888 for the VZ125i SE. Malaysia is the first country to see the launch of the VZ125i and this urban scooter will hit authorised Benelli dealer showrooms in December of this year.

  The VZ125i is powered by a single-cylinder, four-stroke, SOHC, air-cooled engine displacing 124 cc, fed by fuel injection. This Euro 3 certified power plant gets power to the ground via CVT transmission and produces a claimed 8.4 hp at 7,500 rpm and 9.0 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm.

  Drawing attention on the VZ125i is LED lighting all round, with LED DRLs, head lights, indicators and rear lights. Adding an up-market touch to the VZ125i is a monoshock by Kayaba.

  

  

  

  Modern conveniences on the VZ125i include USB charging and under seat stowage that accommodates one helmet. Two storage cubbies can be found in the dashboard and the fuel tank holds 4.9 litres.

  Braking is done with a 220 mm diameter brake disc in front, clamped by a two-piston calliper while the rear wheel is stopped with a drum brake. Rolling on 14-inch wheels, the VZ125i is shod with 70/90 rubber in front and 80/90 in the back.

  The base model of the 2018 Benelli VZ125i comes in two colours, blue or red, while the VZ125i can be had in matte black with aluminium alloy brake levers and floor boards as well as the earlier mentioned Kayaba monoshock. All prices for the VZ125i above exclude road tax, insurance and registration.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• REVIEW: 2018 Yamaha XMax 250 – scooterific fun

  In Bike Reviews, Bikes, Yamaha / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 7 September 2018 4:51 pm / 18 comments

  

  There comes a time in every rider’s life when functionality outweighs the fun and a different steed is required. In terms of ease of use and general running about, there is little that beats a scooter and the 2018 Yamaha XMax 250, priced at RM21,225 is a prime example.

  Some “riders” degenerate scooters, saying that scoots with CVT gearboxes are for girls and “men who like to feel the wind in their hoohaa.” But, when it comes to handling urban roads and city traffic, you would be hard pressed to find a two-wheeler that can carry two in comfort and able to store miscellaneous items safely.

  We previously reviewed two scooters from local distributors Hong Leong Yamaha Malaysia, the 155 cc Yamaha NMax and the sportier version, the Yamaha NVX, also known as the Aerox elsewhere in ASEAN. What we found, riding the two scooters around, was while comfort and handling were acceptable, more so in the case of the NVX, speed and power were somewhat lacking on the highway.

  

  Yamaha does, of course, make a range of large capacity scooters, including the XMax 400 and the TMax 530, both of which are not officially available in Malaysia. However, the 250 cc scooter segment is that niche between the sheer bulk of a big scooter like the TMax and the nimble size of the 155 cc NMax.

  Which is where the XMax 250 steps in, targeting a market that wants something faster and more powerful than a 150 cc scoot but without the price premium of a middleweight super scooter. So, when Yamaha Malaysia handed us the keys to the XMax 250, we put the quarter-litre scooter to the test.

  Read the review of the 2018 Yamaha XMax 250 after the jump.

   

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• 2019 BMW Motorrad S1000RR shown in drawings

  In Bikes, BMW Motorrad, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 7 September 2018 11:55 am / 1 comment

  

  Design patent drawings show what is the 2019 BMW Motorrad S 1000 RR, which is likely to have its first public showing at the EICMA show in Milan, reports website Asphalt & Rubber. The drawings show what is an all-new engine for the S 1000 RR, with a counter-rotating crankshaft.

  Among rumours on the new S 1000 RR reported, it is said the new BMW superbike might get variable valve timing along with engine internals taken from the BMW Motorrad HP4 Race. The four-cylinder power plant is housed in a new twin-spar aluminium braced with a braced swingarm, reminiscent of the type fitted to superbikes from the 80s.

  The exhaust system is a massive unit, with a three-part construction containing the catalytic convertors and muffler separately. This is likely to be in anticipation of the Euro 5 emissions standard due to be implemented in 2021.

  

  

  

  Another change from the previous generation S 1000 RR is the rear sub-frame, the square-section unit being replaced with a round-tube trellis. This is probably with the intent of making the rear sub-frame stiffer without compromising weight.

  Visually, the biggest change is in the front, with the asymmetrical headlights gone, and twin equal-size LED projector headlights taking their place. The air intake is still located between the headlights but appears to be slightly slimmer and shallower in the 2019 BMW S 1000 RR.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• JKR previews Federal Highway motorcycle lane tunnel upgrade, two lane fly-overs to open in October

  In Bikes, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 6 September 2018 6:28 pm / 24 comments

  

  Two years ago, paultan.org posted a video highlighting the dangers of the Federal Highway motorcycle lane. This was followed by promises from the previous government that the lane would be upgraded.

  Today, a pilot motorcycle lane tunnel upgrade project was previewed by the Works Department (JKR) to the Works Minister, Tuan Baru Bian, at the Sungai Way tunnel in Jalan 222, Petaling Jaya. This is the first of a series of upgrades to 8.1 km of the motorcycle lane, starting at the Selangor Golf Club to the Kota Darul Ehsan Arch.

  The upgrade works also include improved drains as well as lane drainage to alleviate the problem of tunnel flooding. The tunnel entry, tunnel itself and exit are now coated in anti-skid paint with a skid number of 60 SN, twice the usual requirement of 30 to 35 SN, along with reflective chevrons and signage to increase visibility.

  Painted in three colours, the anti-skid paint is red at the tunnel entrance to warn riders to slow down, blue inside the tunnel proper and green at the exit to signify that riders can now accelerate back to the speed limit.

  

  There are a total of 14 tunnels along the entire 28.5 kilometre stretch of the Federal Highway motorcycle lane, in- and out-bound, with certain areas previously under the care of highway concessionaires and town councils handed back to JKR in January this year. Two tunnels – in- and out-bound from Kuala Lumpur – on the motorcycle lane at Jalan 222 will be closed and replaced by fly-overs, due to be opened in October.

  In addition, two more tunnels located at Nanyang Siang Pau and Jalan Utara heading towards Kuala Lumpur will be upgraded as part of the next phase of works. Upgrading works will be carried out in stages by JKR and no completion date was given.

  Speaking on the dangers of the motorcycle lane, specifically the design and size, Baru said, “we are constrained by the space available, as there is no room to expand the lanes or construct proper entries and exits.” Baru advised riders using the motorcycle lane to exercise caution and ride to the posted speed limit.

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Hong Leong Yamaha Malaysia SST price list updated

  In Bikes, Local Bike News, Yamaha / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 5 September 2018 3:24 pm / 15 comments

  

  Following the implementation of Sales and Service Tax (SST), Hong Leong Yamaha Malaysia has released an updated price list and the good news is except for three models, prices are unchanged from zero-rated Goods and Services Tax (GST) days. This means pricing for most Yamaha motorcycles in Malaysia drops by 5.66%.

  Its biggest capacity models in the Malaysia market, the Yamaha MT-09 and MT-09 Tracer, go up by 3.77% after adding SST. This means the MT-09 naked sports now goes for RM48,920, while the MT-09 Tracer adventure-tourer retails at RM53,681.

  
  

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  The MT-09 previously sold at RM47,141 during the GST period and the MT-09 Tracer was priced at RM51,729. Other Yamaha models remain unchanged in price with all prices excluding road tax, insurance and registration.

   

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• BMW Motorrad Malaysia prices up after SST kicks in

  In Bikes, BMW Motorrad, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 4 September 2018 2:28 pm / 20 comments

  

  After the all too brief post Goods and Services Tax (GST) holiday which came into effect after the change of Malaysian government, Sales and Services Tax (SST) has now kicked in, after September 1, and affecting the price of cars and motorcycles. First to come out with an SST adjusted price list is BMW Motorrad Malaysia, showing increases across the board.

  Hardest hit after implementation of SST is BMW Motorrad’s R 1200 GS adventure bikes, notably the base GS and the R 1200 GS Adventure. Pricing is now RM110,900 for the base GS, a rise of RM8,000 or 7.77% from the GST price of RM102,900, while the Adventure version is now RM121,900, up RM7,000 or 6.09%.

  

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  Only minimal changes for BMW Motorrad’s S series four-cylinder machines, with pricing going up by RM1,000 for the S 1000 RR superbike and S 1000 XR adventure-tourer, to RM107,900 and RM106,900, respectively, while the naked sports S 1000 R now goes for RM88,900, an increase of RM2,000.

  Other models in BMW Motorrad’s range in Malaysia see price hikes of between RM1,000 and RM2,000, while the K 1600 GT and K 1600 Bagger retail at RM162,900 each, with RM3,000 added to the showroom price post-SST. There is some good news as some other popular models are still retailing pre-SST pricing.

  

  BMW Motorrad’s G 310 R and G 310 GS are both at 0% increase, holding to the GST price of RM26,900 and RM29,900, respectively, as well as the R nineT Pure at RM83,900 and and Racer at RM89,900. What say you, dear readers?

  Has the promise of the new Malaysian government been fulfilled or is it a case of coming from the right hand and going to the left? Leave a comment with your thoughts and opinions, below.

   

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• FIRST RIDE: 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 S – welcome to the new world, but is four pots better than two?

  In Bike Reviews, Bikes, Ducati / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 4 September 2018 11:47 am / 5 comments

  

  Across some 40 years, Ducati’s V-twins have had an illustrious history, notably in the World Superbike championship back in the 90s with with a certain Mr C Fogarty. But things change as things must and the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 was released in Malaysia without much fanfare, priced at at RM133,900 for the base model while the V4 S goes for RM173,900.

  There is also the limited edition V4 Speciale which comes in a production run of 1,500 units and costing RM359,900. It should be noted that prices are with zero-rated GST, but Ducati Malaysia has said that efforts will be made to “keep the prices to avoid unnecessary changes in the market” post SST.

  With that in mind, the Panigale V4 is not a cheap superbike, by any stretch of the imagination, more so the Panigale V4 S with its electronic Ohlins suspension and lightweight forged aluminium wheels. This pales in comparison with the race-ready V4 Speciale with the titanium exhaust system and optional forged magnesium racing wheels.

  

  But with an illustrious racing pedigree behind it from the boys from Bologna, is that V-four, and the package it comes wrapped in, any different from what has come before?

  We had the chance for a taste test, shall we say, with a slot at the Ducati Riding Experience (DRE) media ride held at Sepang International Circuit (SIC). On the day, select members of the media were given three track sessions with the Panigale V4 S, led by a DRE instructor.

  Read our first ride impression of the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 S after the jump.

   

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• 2018 Honda Vario 150 launched – from RM7,199

  In Bikes, Honda Motorcycles, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 29 August 2018 7:00 pm / 23 comments

  

  Latest entry into the 150 cc scooter segment is the 2018 Honda Vario 150, priced at RM7,199 for the base model while the Repsol Edition goes for RM7,399, with zero-rated GST. Launched in Indonesia earlier this year, the Vario 150 is targeted to the urban rider with its aggressive styling bringing it head-to-head with its primary competition, the Yamaha NMax 155 (RM8,409 with zero-rated GST).

  LED lighting now standard on the Vario 150, front and back. Modern conveniences are also included for the Indonesia manufactured and locally assembled Vario scooter, including a full-LCD instrument panel, smart key system with alarm and call-back as well as start/stop engine function.

  The Vario 150 is powered by a single-cylinder SOHC power plant with liquid-cooling, and power gets to the ground via a V-Matic automatic gearbox. This is good for 13.1 PS at 8,500 rpm, with 13.4 Nm of torque on tap at 5,000 rpm.

  

  

  

  Weighing in at 112 kg with a seat height of 769 mm, the Vario 150 comes standard with an ACG starter and eSP technology in the engine design. Unique to the Vario scooters is Honda’s Combined Braking System (CBS), which activates the front disc and rear drum brake proportionally to aid braking efficiency.

  Suspension is with conventional telescopic forks in front and monoshock at the rear suspending the engine/swingarm with braking done by single hydraulic disc in front and drum back at the rear. Fuel is carried in a 5.5-litre tank while under the seat is an 18-litre capacity storage compartment.

  There are four colour options for the 2018 Honda Vario 150 – Pearl Magellanic Black, Pearl Nightfall Blue, Force Silver Metallic and the Repsol race livery. Coming with a two-year or 20,000 km manufacturing warranty, the Honda Vario 150 will be available in authorised Boon Siew Honda dealers from tomorrow.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Want to win a Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale for RM26?

  In Bikes, Ducati, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 29 August 2018 5:50 pm / 15 comments

  

  Here’s a chance to win a 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale, one of only 1,500 to be made worldwide, for only 5 pounds sterling (RM26.46). Sound too good to be true for a piece of Italian exotica worth 36,000 pounds sterling (RM185,352)? Apparently not.

  An anonymous English millionaire has put up a limited edition Panigale V4 Speciale as first prize in the world’s first global motorcycle competition. The prize is part of a fund raising campaign for Blood Bikes, whose volunteer riders provide free motorcycle courier assistance for urgent medical supplies.

  The cost of tickets to enter the competition cost 5 pounds each along with a 50 pence (RM2.65) registration fee. The competition is open to any person aged 18 and over, anywhere in the world, with the Panigale V4 Special being shipped free of charge to the winner, regardless of location.

  

  

  

  The winner will also receive a set of leathers and a lightweight carbon-fibre X-Lite helmet worth 1,000 pounds sterling (RM5,290). Nine runners up will each receive a X-lite X-803 Ultra Carbon helmet.

  Closing date for entries is September 30 and 20% of money raised will go to charities. The businessman is also offering his house as a prize in another online charity fundraiser.

  “The bike is incredible and a joy to ride but it’s also a real collectors’ item as there are only 1,500 in existence. We thought a competition would be a great way to raise money for Blood Bikes, a charity that does wonderful work,” said the businessman. Details of the competition are available on the contest website, ducatiforafiver.co.uk.

  

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  Carrying a 90-degree V-four Stradale engine displacing 1,103 cc, with reverse-rotating crankshaft, power from the Stradale V-four mill is claimed to be more than 210 hp at 13,000 rpm. Ducati claims more than 120 Nm of torque between 8,750 and 12,250 rpm while the Panigale V4 Speciale gets 226 hp at 13,750 rpm and 133.6 Nm of torque at 11,000 rpm.

  In Malaysia, the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 retails for RM133,900 while the Panigale V4 S goes for RM173,900. The price for the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale is tentatively set at RM359,900.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Indonesian company Wika to launch Gesits electric scooter in September, 50,000 units to be built this year

  In Bikes / By Anthony Lim / 29 August 2018 1:25 pm / 6 comments

  

  Indonesian company PT Wijaya Karya (Wika) has announced plans to produce 50,000 electric motorcycles this year, Jakarta Post reports. The Gesits (Garansindo Electric Scooter ITS), which will be built by PT Gesits Technologies Indo (GTI), will be launched next month.

  According to Wika president director Tumiyana, production will be increased next year to around 100,000 to 150,000 units, and this will continuously increase in following years.

  The fully-electric Gesits is equipped with a 5 kW electric motor and powered by a removable lithium-ion battery, which offers the Gesits an operational range of around 80 to 100 km per charge. Maximum speed is 100 km/h.

  

  

  

  The report further indicates that the battery pack has a 1,980 Wh rating and full charging takes about 1.5 to three hours (original literature put the battery at 5,000 Wh and needing a three to four hour charge time). Features on the Gesits include daytime running lights, front telescopic/rear swing-arm monoshock suspension system and the monitoring of the battery system via an Android app.

  In 2016, the Gesits passed a 1,200 km endurance test from Jakarta to Bali, with a number of revisions being carried out to the design last year. The scooter, which will be produced with 89% local content, will be manufactured at GTI’s assembly plant in Cileungsi, Bogor, West Java.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2018 Royal Enfield Classic 350 Signals Edition launched – now with two-channel ABS, RM9,456

  In Bikes, International Bike News, Royal Enfield / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 28 August 2018 3:49 pm / 13 comments

  

  To commemorate its long association with the Indian military, Royal Enfield has launched the 2018 Royal Enfield Classic 350 Signals Edition. Priced at 1.62 lakh Indian rupees (RM9,456), ex-works Pune, the Classic 350 Signals Edition is the first Royal Enfield model to feature two-channel ABS.

  Deriving the model name from the Indian Army Corps of Signals, the Classic 350 Signals Edition comes in two versions – Airborne Blue and Storm Rider Sand – denoting the Air Force and Army, respectively, reports auto.ndtv.com. Purchase of the Signals Edition bikes will be exclusively through Royal Enfield’s website.

  The Signals Edition model comes with the same engine as the base Royal Enfield Classic 350 – a 346 cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled mill with a claimed power output of 19 hp at 5,250 rpm and 28 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. Power is transmitted via a five-speed gearbox and chain final drive.

  

  

  

  Braking is done with a single hydraulic disc front and rear, and as mentioned earlier, the Signals Edition Classic 350 is equipped with two-channel ABS. Suspension is with conventional telescopic forks in front and twin shock absorbers at the back.

  Chrome is omitted from the Signals Edition, with the bike coming with blacked-out headlamp bezel, engine, crankcase cover, exhaust muffler, spoked wheels, and handlebar. The fuel tank is emblazoned with the Signal Corps insignia and a stencilled number indicates the edition production sequence.

   

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