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  • Aprilia under new Malaysian distributor by Oct 2018?

    Aprilia under new Malaysian distributor by Oct 2018?

    Malaysian fans of famed Italian brand Aprilia might appreciate this little rumour, in that the new distributor will be picking up the reins as early as this October. Previous industry whispers had the brand going into new premises next year, leaving behind previous distributor Naza Premira.

    Naza Premira most recently launched the RSV4 RF and Tuono 1100 in October of 2017. Meanwhile, the Shiver 750, which is still found in the Aprilia Malaysia showroom, has been replaced by the Shiver 900, launched in other markets last year. From what we know, the new Aprilia showroom will be throwing open its doors in the later part of the year, possibly this October with two model ranges initially on display.

    These are the RSV4 range of superbikes, which comprises of the RSV4 RF and RSV4 RR, as well as the Tuono V4 1100 Factory and Tuono V4 1100 RR naked sports. While this information is unconfirmed at the moment, we have it on good knowledge that the local motorcycle market scene is undergoing a major shake up.

    So, who’s next in the game of Malaysian motorcycle market musical chairs? Which brand might be changing seats for the coming year? Leave a comment with your thoughts and opinions, below.

     
     
  • 2018 MSF Superbikes: the importance of suspension

    2018 MSF Superbikes: the importance of suspension

    If you are interested in pushing the performance of your motorcycle to edge of the envelope, what is the first thing you do? Most riders would look into increasing engine power or braking capability but the single biggest impact you can make to your bike’s performance is suspension.

    Suspension, for many riders, is a bit of a dark art. A real anecdote shared with the author by an experienced motorcycle tech engineer is a rider took his bike to the track and whacked the suspension settings to ‘hard’, as in the absolute maximum.

    No real surprise when the bike came into the shop the next day after being high-sided. The engineer said this, “see this bike? All the settings were at maximum. There is nothing left. And you wonder why the suspension does not work?”

    2018 MSF Superbikes: the importance of suspension

    So, how do you make adjustments to your suspension, what do they mean to you and why should you look into upgrading suspension components on your bike? There are three main points of adjustment on a motorcycle’s suspension, front or rear.

    These are spring pre-load, compression and rebound, with a fourth part often neglected by riders, static sag. Getting the balance between these suspension settings is crucial to proper bike behaviour and key to keeping it stable at speed and in corners.

    Read more about motorcycle suspension after the jump.

     
     
  • Google Maps motorcycle mode introduced in Malaysia

    Google Maps motorcycle mode introduced in Malaysia

    Three months after rolling it out in Indonesia, Google has now introduced its motorcycle mode in Malaysia – the new navigation mode is now available on the latest version of Google Maps, located along with the other modes of transportation offered by the web mapping service.

    Geared for two-wheeled travel, the dedicated mode is a significant jump for motorbike users who utilise Google Maps to get around. For one, it makes it easier to gauge travel times more accurately – previously, Maps would estimate motorcyclists’ travel and arrival times based on a combination of walking and driving routes.

    The motorcycle mode feature will provide more accurate travel times based on machine learning models that reflect riding speeds. Since lane splitting is allowed on Malaysian roads, motorcycles are able to move at different speeds, usually faster than four wheelers in heavy traffic. Motorcycles also have specific differences – there are road segments where motorcycles aren’t allowed.

    Google Maps motorcycle mode introduced in Malaysia

    As is is with driving mode, the accuracy of the motorcycle mode’s time and travel estimation improves the more people use it. A landmark-based navigation function offers directions with prominent landmarks included, this being to help riders orient themselves and remember their routes in far better fashion before they set off.

    The motorcycle mode feature, which was first launched in India at the end of last year, is the latest enhancement introduced on Maps, and follows on the introduction of a number of minor features that were rolled out earlier this month.

     
     
  • 2018 Ducati Monster 1200 25th Anniversary limited

    2018 Ducati Monster 1200 25th Anniversary limited

    As the bike that saved Ducati, back in the 1990s, the Ducati Monster has always been special to the boys from Bologna and what better way to honour it that the 2018 Ducati Monster 1200 25th Anniversary? Since its launch in 1992, the Monster has gone through several iterations and engine capacities, with the latest, the Monster 1200 25th Anniversary, being produced in a limited production run of 500 units.

    Carrying the same Testastretta 11 DS 1,198 cc engine as the current model Monster 1200, the 25th Anniversary Monster produces 147 hp at 9,250 rpm and 124 Nm of torque at 7,750 rpm. However, in keeping with the special nature of this beast, this Monster comes with an upgraded specifications package.

    Most obvious is the Italian Tri-Colore emblazoned on the front cowl, tank and rear seat cowl, taking its inspiration from the Monster S4RS Testastretta Tricolore from 2008. Embroidered on the seat itself is the 25th Anniversary logo and carbon-fibre is used for the front and rear mudguards.

    Complementing the colours of the Italian flag are the Ducati trellis frame and Marchesini forged wheels painted in gold. Machined billet aluminium is used for the mirrors, frame plugs, handlebar end weights and the petrol cap, while the single-sided swingarm is aluminium, as are the articulated brake and clutch levers.

    Brembo does the braking for the Monster 1200 25th Anniversary with M50 Monobloc callipers grabbing 320 mm floating discs on the front wheel and a 245 mm single disc at the back. Suspension uses Ohlins throughout, with a 48 mm fully-adjustable fork and monoshock, as well as a steering damper.

    A full suite of riding is supplied, including Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC), Bosch cornering ABS and Ducati Quick Shift Up and Down (DQS) for clutchless up and down gear shifts. The Monster 1200 25° Anniversario will be available in Europe from September, from October in Japan, from November in the United States and from December in Australia but orders can be placed now at all authorised Ducati dealers.

     
     
  • REVIEW: 2017 Yamaha YZF-R1M – chariot of the gods

    REVIEW: 2017 Yamaha YZF-R1M – chariot of the gods

    So, halo motorcycles that sit at the top of the manufacturer’s catalogue. As we’ve said before, almost every manufacturer has one.

    What Yamaha brings to the table and refuses to serve you – in Malaysia at least – is the 2017 Yamaha YZF-R1M. You can’t have it but we rode it, which begs the question, “why?” As a superbike, the Yamaha YZF-R1 has many fans both locally and worldwide.

    Since its introduction in 1998, the R1 has moved forward by leaps and bounds, showcasing its handling capability and technological prowess. But let’s get one thing straight – there is the YZF-R1 and then there’s this, the R1M, which takes everything and turns the dial up to 11.

    REVIEW: 2017 Yamaha YZF-R1M – chariot of the gods

    Yamaha took the R1 and threw everything and the kitchen sink at it, turning it into something just one step removed from its YZR-M1 MotoGP race machine. Now, the thing about single-focus track-oriented motorcycles is that they can sometimes be a chore to ride on public roads.

    But when Yamaha Malaysia threw the keys for the R1M at us and its tech guy said, “tell us what you think,” we did not hesitate. Here’s what we found about riding Yamaha’s ultimate road-going race motorcycle on local roads.

    Read the review of the 2017 Yamaha YZF-R1M after the jump.

     
     
  • Ride Vision – collision avoidance technology for bikes

    Ride Vision – collision avoidance technology for bikes
    As vulnerable road users, motorcycles need every advantage they can get but safety technology for bikes has lagged behind cars for a long while. Ride Vision intends to change that with its Collision Aversion Technology (CAT) camera system for motorcycles.

    The system uses a pair of cameras mounted fore and aft of the motorcycle, connected to a ECU. The ECU processes camera images to determine if the rider is in imminent danger and sends a visual signal to the rider via warning lights mounted to the wing mirrors.

    Still at Kickstarter stage, Ride Vision has raised USD 2.5 million (RM10 million) in early-stage funding and aims to use standard cameras and sensors to keep costs down. Information on the Ride Vision is scarce but there is a Youtube video illustrating how the system works.

     
     
  • MSF and TOC kick off new Apprenticeship programme

    MSF and TOC kick off new Apprenticeship programme

    After signing a partnership deal, Malaysian Speed Festival (MSF) and TOC Automotive College have kicked off their 22-week long technical programme, otherwise known as the MSF-TOC Apprenticeship Programme.

    The course, which started on June 20, saw nearly 80 students/participants keen on learning about the country’s biggest homegrown motorsports event that is MSF. As with most programmes, participants will have to learn the basic theories involved in motorsports, covering aspects pertaining to safety and regulations (divided into Sporting and Technical Regulations).

    Participants were also exposed to the various categories in MSF, from Saga Cup to the Super 1000 Superbike series. All this is so they will each know what the programme entails, and further prepare them for practical aspects of the course – the latter provides hands-on track experience in MSF, which will help students form career decisions, be it on the national or international scene.

    MSF and TOC kick off new Apprenticeship programme

    On the subject of career opportunities, participants need not restrict themselves to the typical meat and potatoes of motor-sporting. There are many other roles that form a race, such as Race Control Officials, Race Scrutineers, Timekeepers, Gridding Marshals, Team Manager, Engine Tuner and more.

    By the end of the 22nd week, the students will be well-versed with the organising side of motorsports, as well as equip themselves with technical and mechanical understanding of a racing team.

    Strategising is one of the most crucial elements in motorsports, so the course will also touch on chassis and suspension dynamics, body lightening and strengthening, gearbox and gear ratios as well as tyre and fuel strategy. This segment incorporates specialist guest speakers for both car and bike racing events.

    With this Apprenticeship Programme, MSF and TOC plan to open up more career opportunities and give the motorsports industry a boost, thereby growing and making it enjoyable for all parties. For more info, visit MSF’s official website here.

     
     
  • JPJ’s new Aidilfitri strategy nets dip in traffic offences

    JPJ’s new Aidilfitri strategy nets dip in traffic offences

    The Road Transport Department’s (JPJ) new Education, Prevention and Enforcement strategy implemented in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations this year has yielded a positive impact, especially in reducing road accidents.

    According to Bernama, JPJ director-general Datuk Seri Shaharuddin Khalid said some of the the strategies included going undercover in busses, planting intelligence at bus terminals as well as the usual motorcycle patrols. The term “positive impact” was measured by the drop in collective summonses issued, which was 19% or 30,820 compared to 37,913 summonses recorded in the same period last year.

    “This year we introduced JPJ officers operating incognito as passengers in express buses and have issued 139 summonses to drivers of 658 buses. We also carried out checks at all bus terminals and found 11 bus drivers that failed urine tests and, if found guilty, their licences will be revoked,” Shaharuddin told reporters.

    JPJ’s new Aidilfitri strategy nets dip in traffic offences

    He also said the motorcycle patrols on a two-week long enforcement (from June 8) have issued 5,341 summonses for various offences, including for having no driving licence and for vehicles with expired road tax.

    As many as 200 JPJ motorcycles have been mobilised to patrol the accident hot spots. “This includes a special motorcycle operation on June 12 and 13, which saw 25,304 motorcycles being inspected and 4,400 summonses issued in the last two days,” explained Shaharuddin.

    Meanwhile, approximately 35,948 summonses under the Automated Awareness Security System (AWAS) had been issued during the operational period until June 24. “The summonses involved two offences, for exceeding the speed limit (33,727 summonses) and for traffic light violations (2,221 summonses).

     
     
  • 2018 Honda CB1000R and CB250R in Malaysia – priced at RM74,999 and RM22,999, available from July

    2018 Honda CB1000R and CB250R in Malaysia – priced at RM74,999 and RM22,999, available from July

    Launched in conjunction with the Boon Siew Honda Hari Raya media lunch and track day at Sepang International Circuit were the 2018 Honda CB1000R and CB250R naked sports bikes. The duo are priced at RM74,999 for the Honda CB1000R and RM22,999 for the CB250R, with prices excluding road tax, insurance and registration.

    First shown to the public at the 2017 EICMA show in Milan, Italy, the CB1000R uses the same engine design as the CBR1000R superbike an inline four-cylinder 998 cc mill producing 143 hp at 7,500 rpm and 104 Nm of torque at 8,250 rpm. However, the engine is modified to withstand the rigours of road use with reinforced pistons, greater valve stroke with bigger valves, larger intake and redesigned combustion chamber to provide more mid-range torque.

    Geared for acceleration, the CB1000R’s ratios are 4% lower, mated to a six-speed gearbox that comes with a lighter assisted pull lever with slipper clutch. A model specific 4-2-1 exhaust is fitted, 4.5 kg lighter than most standard exhausts and providing a little more torque at high rpm.

    The CB1000R comes with four ride modes – Standard, Sport, Rain and User – and LED lighting all round. Suspension is with an adjustable Show Separate Function Big Piston fork (SFF-BP) in front and fully-adjustable Showa monoshock.

    In front, twin radial-mount callipers grab 310 mm diameter floating brake discs and a single 265 mm disc at the back, with two-channel ABS as standard. The CB1000R is available in two colors, Graphite Black and Candy Chromosphere Red.

    While Malaysian riders await the arrival of the CBR250RR, which might or might not happen, the CB250R was shown at the Sepang event. Coming 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, the CBR250R is a naked quarter-litre sports bike that mimics the look of the CB1000R.

    With six-speeds, the CBR250R weighs in at 145 kg and comes with a single brake disc front and rear, with two-channel ABS. There are three colour options for the CB250R – Matt Bullet Silver, Graphite Black and Candy Chromosphere Red.

    Both the 2018 Honda CB1000R and CB250R will be available in Boon Siew Honda dealer showrooms this July. Boon Siew Honda offers a two year or 20,000 km manufacturing warranty, whichever comes first.

    GALLERY: 2018 Honda CB1000R


    GALLERY: 2018 Honda CB250R

     
     
  • 2019 Ducati SuperSport to come in Titanium Grey

    2019 Ducati SuperSport to come in Titanium Grey

    DU 2018-05-04 MY19 SUPERSPORT

    Coming in Titanium Grey for the 2019 riding season is the Ducati SuperSport, the Borgo Panigale firm’s take on a sports-tourer, with the emphasis on ‘sports’. Currently retailing in Malaysia at RM76,320 without GST – the SuperSport S with Ohlins suspension and performance parts is priced at RM83,867 – the SuperSport sees the demise of the Ducati Red paintjob from the base model.

    However, the SuperSport S will continue to be available in Ducati Red and Starsilk White. The new Titanium Grey paint comes in a matte coat and is complemented by the frame and wheels finished in red.

    Carrying the Testrastretta 11 V-twin, the SuperSport produces 110 hp at 9,000 rpm and 93 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm from 937 cc. The ride-by-wire engine is fuelled by twin Mikuni throttle bodies, with power getting to the ground via a six-speed gearbox.

    Marzocchi and Sachs provide suspension front and rear, respectively, with 43 mm diameter upside-down forks and adjustable monoshock for the base model, with the ‘S’ getting Ohlins units. Braking is with radially-mounted Brembo M4-32 Monobloc callipers grabbing 320 mm brake discs.

    With fuel carried inside a 16-litre tank, the SuperSport is claimed to weigh 210 kg wet and seat height is 810 mm. Ducati Performance provides a range of performance accessories including Akrapovic exhaust, titanium racing exhaust, Ohlins steering damper and Bluetooth module for the Ducati Multimedia System.

     
     
  • 2018 Moto Guzzi V7 III Limited shown at Biarritz

    2018 Moto Guzzi V7 III Limited shown at Biarritz

    Unveiled at Biarritz, France, setting for the Wheels and Waves motorcycle event, was the 2018 Moto Guzzi V7 III Limited. Coming in a limited production run of only 500 numbered units worldwide, the V7 III Limited is the latest iteration of the retro styled V7 “seven-fifty.”

    Taking cues from classic motorcycle design, the V7 III Limited comes with numerous chrome plated components, including a chromium fuel tank, secured by a black leather strap for that vintage look. The Moto Guzzi eagle tank emblem is done up with a burnished finish, off setting the reflective chrome.

    Black is also extensively as a design colour on the allow wheels and saddle with “old school” stitching, and complements the carbon-fibre in the side panels and front and rear mudguards. Machined aluminium is used for the locking fuel cap and handlebar risers, onto which the V7 III Limited’s edition number is inscribed.

    The V7 III series of Moto Guzzi motorcycles is powered by an air-cooled transverse V-twin that displaces 744 cc, with power rated at 52 hp at 6,200 rpm and 60 Nm of torque at 4,900 rpm. Coming with a six-speed gearbox, Brembo does the braking with a single 320 mm disc in front grabbed by quadruple asymmetric calliper pistons with a single disc in the rear.

    Fuel is carried a 21-litre tank and the V7 III has a claimed wet weight of 209 kg. Suspension uses conventional non-adjustable telescopic forks up front with an 18-inch wheel and pre-load adjustable twin shock absorbers in the rear, rolling on a 17-inch hoop.

    In Malaysia, there are four versions of the 2018 Moto Guzzi V7 III with prices sans GST and not including road tax, insurance and registration. These are the V7 III Stone (RM63,133), the V7 III Special (67,830), the V7 III Racer (RM77,264) and the V7 II Anniversario (RM76,321).

     
     
  • Honda CB650F, Kawasaki Z900 ABS, Triumph 765S, Yamaha MT-09 – which RM50k bike is best for you?

    Honda CB650F, Kawasaki Z900 ABS, Triumph 765S, Yamaha MT-09 – which RM50k bike is best for you?

    Many paultan.org readers have asked the author to conduct comparison tests for various motorcycle segments, comparing like for like and to enable better informed purchase decisions. It is not as easy as you think it might be to do such a thing.

    Availability of review bikes, shooting schedules and having enough riders are all criteria that have to be fulfilled. Additionally, some distributors are reluctant to have their bikes put through a direct comparison with the competition.

    However, at paultan.org, we pride ourselves on fairness and accuracy in reporting, without fear or favour. With that in mind, we recently had a recently had a perfect storm of motorcycles coming together in one place at one time.

    Honda CB650F, Kawasaki Z900 ABS, Triumph 765S, Yamaha MT-09 – which RM50k bike is best for you?

    With the selection of bikes we had in hand, the author had the idea of answering the question, “what can you get, in Malaysia, if you had RM50,000 to spend on a naked sports motorcycle?” We disregarded power ratings, engine size, equipment specifications and only held to that hard number.

    As it happened, we had on hand the Kawasaki Z900 SE, the Triumph 765S, the Yamaha MT-09 and the Honda CBR650F. All these bikes can be purchased, retail, at or below RM50,000 excluding road tax, insurance and registration and we put them through the paces to see what you get for your money.

    Read the rest of the RM50,000 motorcycle comparo after the jump.

     
     
  • REVIEW: 2018 Triumph Bonneville Bobber Black – muscular retro-styled classic riding, RM74,900

    REVIEW: 2018 Triumph Bonneville Bobber Black – muscular retro-styled classic riding, RM74,900

    Form over function, style over substance – these words can pretty much be used for most retro styled motorcycles these days, with manufacturers feeding the trend for nostalgia, and charging you a pretty penny for it. Of late, Triumph Motorcycles, the eponymous British brand, has been going great guns with its “Modern Classics” range.

    The latest addition to its stable of British steel is the 2018 Triumph Bonneville Bobber Black, at RM74,900, excluding GST. Oh no, not yet another retro bike, you say. Have we not had enough, you cry.

    Well, as a wise man once said, the correct number of motorcycles to own is n plus one, and we now have a Bobber variant in the Triumph catalogue. The one nice thing about motorcycle engines is that they tend to lend themselves to a variety of installations.

    REVIEW: 2018 Triumph Bonneville Bobber Black – muscular retro-styled classic riding, RM74,900

    In the case of the Bobber Black, the rider effectively has a “custom” motorcycle straight out the box, as it were. No welding or cutting, no trial fitting, no sourcing components, everything fits from the get-go.

    But is a Bonneville Bobber what you want? Triumph Malaysia did not actually give us this bike for review, but let’s just say we’ve spent enough time on it during various occasions to make it so.

    Read the review of the 208 Triumph Bonneville Bobber Black after the jump.

     
     
  • Stricter monitoring for emergency lane abusers – Loke

    Stricter monitoring for emergency lane abusers – Loke

    Remember the emergency lane fiasco some two years ago? Well, the issue is being raised once again by Transport Minister Anthony Loke. According to a Bernama report, a stricter monitoring process will be carried out along the North South Expressway (PLUS highway) during this Hari Raya Aidilfitri period to identify errant motorists, especially those who abuse the emergency lane.

    To facilitate this process, PLUS Malaysia had installed approximately 150 closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras at every 10 km interval along the PLUS highway. “PLUS will monitor all the CCTVs through its control centre and it will zoom in on motorists abusing the emergency lane to get information on the vehicles, and then report the matter to the Road Transport Department (JPJ) which will issue the summons,” Loke told the media at a press conference yesterday.

    He said when Ops Bersepadu was conducted in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri last year, a total of 83 summonses had been issued to motorists for abusing the emergency lane. Just like before, Loke urged the public with information on abusers of the emergency lane, such as having a video recording, to lodge a report with JPJ for further action to be taken.

    As before, the summonses will be issued under Rule 53 of the Road Traffic Rules 1959 – each summon carries a maximum fine of RM2,000 or jail time not less than a year. For those who will be riding their motorcycles on the highway for the balik kampung journey, read this.

    For the rest of you who are about the make the long trip home, we at paultan.org wish you a pleasant and safe journey. Remember, obey traffic rules and keep you and your loved ones safe. Selamat Hari Raya, folks!

     
     
  • 2018 Brixton Motorcycles in Malaysia – from RM8,988

    2018 Brixton Motorcycles in Malaysia – from RM8,988

    Hopping onto the sub-250 cc retro bike segment is Penang-based MForce Bike Holdings, with the introduction of the 2018 range of Brixton Motorcycles classic looking naked roadsters. There are three models on offer, the BX150 at RM 8,988, the BX150X at RM9,288 and the BX150R at RM9,588.

    Originating from Austria, the range of Brixton bikes was first shown at the Vietnam Motorcycle Show in May 2017. With 500 units sold at the show to end-users and their success in Europe and Vietnam, Brixton is now expanding to over 50 countries and investing in a new production facility.

    All three retro bikes carry the same air-cooled, single-cylinder power plant, displacing 149 cc and fed by EFI. Power from the Euro 3 engine is claimed to be 11.7 hp at 8,000 rpm, with 11.9 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm.

    2018 Brixton Motorcycles in Malaysia – from RM8,988

    Power gets to the ground via a five-speed gearbox and chain drive. Braking is done using a single disc front and rear with combined braking. Suspension is non-adjustable telescopic forks in front and pre-load adjustable dual shock absorbers in the rear.

    Inside the cockpit is a single combination analogue rpm meter with LCD readout with digital speedometer. Weight for the BX series bikes is said to be 157 kg with fuel carried in a 14-litre tank and LED turn signals and DRLs complete the fit-out.

    Differences between the BX150, BX150X and BX150R are mainly cosmetic with the BX150 being the base retro style model with two colours, green or grey. The BX150X comes with scrambler styling and painted matte green or matte black, while the BX150R is more cafe racer inspired and is available in red or silver.

     
     
 
 
 

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