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• 2025 Honda X-ADV 750 gets updates, new colours

  In Bikes, Honda Motorcycles, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 24 September 2024 5:37 pm / 0 comment

  

  Updated for the 2025 model year is the 2025 Honda X-ADV adventure scooter with improvements to low-speed handling. The X-ADV also goes environmentally friendly with the use of recycled material for the bodywork as well as Durabio biomass plastic for some fairing parts.

  Other improvements include single hand operation of the Durabio windshield, with three levels of adjustment. The headlamps are redesigned, featuring new DRLs that double as turn signals and Honda’s ‘hidden eye’ technique that blacks out the area around the projector lenses, making the DRLs stand out.

  The recycling concept is taken further with material from Honda vehicle bumpers used for the X-ADV’s luggage box and seat bottom with the seat using 10% more urethane for added comfort. The seat height is set at 820 mm, reshaped for easy ground reach, while the handlebar height is placed at 920 mm, for a high eye point and aiding rider vision.

  

  

  

  

  A new five-inch full-colour TFT screen uses optical bonding to improve visibility in bright sunlight. The display is customisable between ‘Bar’, ‘Circle’ and ‘Simple’ display patterns and offers smartphone connectivity via the Honda RoadSync app.

  Honda RoadSync allows on-screen turn-by-turn navigation as well as the option (via a Bluetooth helmet headset) of making calls, listening to music or receiving voice feedback of weather conditions. The new cruise control integrates with the X-ADV’s DCT gearbox and activated using the right hand switchgear, with ‘plus’, ‘minus’ and ‘resume’ set from the left.

  Riding conveniences include Honda’s Smart Key, glove compartment in the front cowl, a 22-litre storage compartment under the seat, and includes a USB-C socket. Auto-cancelling turn signals are included, and controlled via calculation of front and rear wheel speed difference when turning instead of the usual timer.

  

  

  

  The rear turn signals feature self-cancelling Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) function. If negative acceleration threshold is detected at a minimum speed of 53 km/h with either brake working, the hazard lights flash to warn other road users a hard stop is happening.

  Throttle-by-wire gives four ride modes – Standard, Sport, Rain and Gravel – while a fifth User mode allows for custom settings for power delivery, engine braking, ABS and traction control. There are three levels of traction control (plus an ‘Off’ mode) with Level 1 allowing minimum intervention and some rear wheel spin while Level 3 is most aggressive and gives maximum control for slippery roads.

  Changes to the X-ADV’s Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) see improvement in starting from standstill and control at low speed – under 10 km/h – especially for U-turns. The are five setting levels for the DCT Level 1 is the most relaxed while Level 4 shifts up at higher rpm and downshifts earlier for more engine braking effect. Level 2 is linked with the X-ADV’s Standard riding mode, while Level 3 is situated between Standard and Sport.

  

  For the Gravel riding mode the X-ADV uses a relatively sporty shifting pattern; this has the added functionality of a decreased level of ‘slip’ as the clutches operate from a fully open or closed throttle – to give the rider more direct feel for traction at the rear wheel, and the ability to perform controlled slides off road.

  The 2025 X-ADV comes in three colour options for Europe – Pearl Glare White, Matte Deep Mud Grey and Graphite Black. There is also a special edition X-ADV with dual-tone Matte Gold Finch Yellow paintwork.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

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• 2025 Kawasaki Z900RS SE in Malaysia, RM73,300

  In Bikes, Kawasaki, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 24 September 2024 10:43 am / 1 comment

  

  After the “Yellow Ball”, the Malaysia retro bike market sees the release of the 2025 Kawasaki Z900RS SE, priced at RM73,700. Coming in as CBU, pricing for the Z900RS SE does not include road tax, insurance or registration and there is only one colour option – Metallic Flat Spark Black/Metallic Matte Carbon Gray.

  Mechanically, the Z900RS SE remains unchanged, with the traditional inline-four engine in Universal Japanese Motorcycle (UJM) style. The power plant is taken from the naked sports Z900, the Z900RS gets 111 hp at 8,500 rpm and 98.5 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm from 948 cc.

  Power gets to the rear wheel via slip and assist clutch equipped gearbox with six speeds and chain final drive. The Z900RS SE is fitted with 17-inch gold painted wheels front and rear, wearing 120/70 front and 180/55 rear.

  

  Premium components are supplied for the Z900RS SE, with Brembo M4.32 radial-mount four-piston brake callipers on the front wheel. An Ohlins S46 monoshock with remote adjuster is fitted at the back while the front suspension uses upside-down forks with preload and rebound adjustment.

  Weighing in at 215 kg, the Z900RS carries 17-litres of fuel in the tank, with seat height set at 835 mm. LED lighting is used throughout and riding information is displayed on a pair of traditional round analogue gauges, with LCD readout located in between.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2024 Kawasaki Versys 650 SE in Malaysia – pricing starts from RM43,600, with matching side panniers

  In Bikes, Kawasaki, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 24 September 2024 10:06 am / 0 comment

  

  Updated pricing and colours for the 2024 Kawasaki Versys 650 SE in Malaysia, with pricing starting from RM43,600. This price is for the Versys 650 SE in Metallic Spark Black while the Candy Lime Green/Metallic Flat Spark Black has a recommended retail price of RM44,200, with stocks available in Modenas Kawasaki dealer showrooms from October.

  There are limited units available in the Malaysia market for this mid-sized tourer. To sweeten the deal, Modenas Kawasaki will be providing a pair 56-litre quick-release panniers with every Versys 650 SE, colour-matched to the bike.

  

  Otherwise, there are no changes to the specifications of the Versys 650 SE in Malaysia. With a 649 cc, DOHC, liquid-cooled parallel-twin coupled to a six-speed gearbox, the Versys 650 gets 65.7 hp at 8,500 rpm with a peak torque of 61 Nm at 7,000 rpm.

  Suspension is done with 41 mm upside-down forks with preload and rebound adjustment in front and a monoshock in the back coming with preload adjustment. Braking on the 17-inch front wheel uses twin 300 mm diameter semi-floating discs with two-piston callipers while the rear 17-inch wheel gets a single-piston calliper and 240 mm disc.

  

  Inside the cockpit, a new 4.3inch TFT-LCD panel displays all the necessary information in full colour. The instrument panel now comes with Bluetooth connectivity to the rider’s smartphone using the Kawasaki Rideology app which allows for on-board management of incoming calls or messages with notifications displayed on screen.

  KTRC traction control and two-channel ABS is standard equipment, along with a manually-adjustable windshield for riding comfort. Overall weight of the Verysys 650 is 219 kg with 21-litres of fuel in the tank and set height is 845 mm.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2025 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak – the adventure-touring motorcycle that identifies as a sports bike

  In Bikes, Ducati, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 23 September 2024 2:48 pm / 0 comment

  

  While motorcycles no longer race the legendary Pikes Peak International Hillclimb in the US, that hasn’t stopped Ducati from releasing the 2025 Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak. Calling it a “crossover” the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak takes the 2025 Ducati Multistrada V4 adventure-tourer as its basis and fits 17-inch forged wheels and performance tyres.

  Underscoring its racing origins, the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak comes in livery inspired by Ducati’s MotoGP racing machines. This includes number plates on the side panels and on the windshield, making reference to the Pikes Peak race.

  The racing design continues into the low, smoked plexiglass windshield, road-legal Akrapovic exhaust muffler and gold anodised fork legs. Carbon-fibre components on the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak are complemented by the Ducati Corse logo on the front beak and the “V4” logo on the seat.

  

  Suspension is electronic semi-active, done with Ohlins Smart EC2.0. Like the Panigale V4 S and Streetfighter V4 S, the suspension on the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak uses “event based” logic based on the rider’s riding style with Track, Dynamic, Comfort or Low Grip suspension modes, switchable on the fly regardless of which riding mode is currently selected.

  Reflecting its sporty nature, the Pikes Peak Multistrada comes with an up-and-down quick shifter and three-level engine braking control. Ergonomics are also different from the standard Multistrada V4, the Pikes Peak coming with higher and more rearward footpegs to increase maximum lean angle, with lower, narrower handlebars fitted for a more aggressive seating position.

  Specific to the Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak is Race Riding Mode. This lets the rev limiter come in a little more gradually than on the Multistrada V4, giving the rider advance notice of when the engine rev limit is being approached and allowing for more effective gear changes at high speed.

  

  Wheels on the Multistrada V4 Pikes Pike are Marchesini forged alloy units, 17-inches in size. Sportsbike rubber is fitted, the Pikes Peak wearing Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV rubber in 120/70 front and 190/55 rear sizing.

  Aside from that, specifications for the Pikes Peak are the same as the 2025 Multistrada V4. This includes all the technical and electronic advancements such as Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Blind Spot Detection (BSD) along with the new Forward Collision Warning.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2024 Zeeho AE4 electric scooter in Malaysia, RM6,999

  In Bikes, Electric motorcycles, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 23 September 2024 2:40 pm / 9 comments

  

  A special brand under China motorcycle maker CFMoto, the 2024 Zeeho AE4 electric scooter is now in Malaysia, priced at RM6,999. Pricing does not include insurance or government rebate and colour options are Velocity Gray, Nebula White dan Helios Orange.

  The AE4 comes with a hub-mounted motor located in the rear wheel, rated at 1.,6 kW. A non-removebale 74V 27Ah battery provides power, giving the AE4 an overall power rating of 4 hp with a maximum speed of 65 km/h.

  According to the specifications sheet, the AE4 is capable of sprinting from 0 to 30 km/h in 3.5 seconds. As for range, Zeeho says the AE4 gets 63 km of travel distance when measured according to World Motorcycle Test Cycle (WMTC) testing protocol.

  

  

  

  Equipment fit out on the AE4 is of a reasonably level for an entry level electric scooter, including ABS, traction control and two ride modes. Other riding conveniences include an LCD instrument panel, cruise control, smart key system, LED lighting and hill hold control.

  A 31-litre storage compartment is found under the seat while the floorboard is wide with lots of leg room. Rolling on 12-inch wheels, the AE4 is stopped by disc brakes front and rear while the rear shock absorber is adjustable for spring preload.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2024 Aprilia RSV4 X ex3ma race replica comes with ground effect aerodynamics – RM376,433

  In Aprilia, Bikes, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 23 September 2024 12:42 pm / 0 comment

  

  With a face only a stormtrooper’s mother could love, here is the limited edition 2024 Aprilia RSV4 X ex3ma superbike. Touted as a “the bike that most closely delivers the riding experience of a modern MotoGP machine” the RSV4 X ex3ma is priced at 80,000 euro (RM376,433) with only 30 units being made for online purchase.

  The ex3ma is the latest in a series of limited edition Aprilia track ready super bikes, following on from the Aprilia RSV4 Xtrenta and the Aprilia RSV4 X. IN Malaysia, the RSV4 X retailed at a price of RM183,000.

  Aside from a name that sounds like an unfortunate skin condition, the ex3ma (ex-tre-ma, or extreme) comes with aerodynamic ground effects bodywork, developed by Aprilia’s efforts in MotoGP racing. The front wing is lifted off Aprilia’s MotoGP bike, measures 550 mm wide and generates five times more downforce than the previous Aprilia X Thirty.

  

  The shape of sides of the fairing uses the differential air pressure between the ex3ma and the tarmac when cornering, increasing tyre grip. The MotoGP style front wing along with the “spoon” fairing located in front of the rear tyre and the cornering wings on the front mudguard also increase aerodynamic efficiency.

  Made entirely out of carbon-fibre, the fairing is crafted by PAN Compositi using the same method of construction as the fairings used on Aprilia’s RS-GP 24 MotoGP racing motorcycle. The Perla Black finish draws inspiration from Aprilia’s racing history and pays tribute to the RS 250 race bike which brought Max Biaggi to three world championships from 1994 to 1996.

  Carrying Aprilia 65-degree V-four engine with a displacement of 1099 cc, the ex3ma gets 230 hp at 13,500 rpm and 131 Nm of torque at 11,000 rpm, the engine itself having a 13,900 rpm redline. This is done with specific tuning of the V-four, with higher compression ratio, a high-permeability Sprint air filter, and SC Project exhaust system with titanium headers and twin tailpipes.

  

  All this is tied together with Aprilia’s APX ECU integrated data acquisition system. The APX system enables precise calibration of wheelie control, power, traction control, and engine braking for each gear, all adjustable on the fly, or using the software in the Yashi laptop included in the purchase.

  The RSV4 X ex3ma is fitted with carbon-fibre rims, reducing weight and unsprung mass, simultaneously enhancing handling, acceleration, and braking performance. The rims are fitted with Pirelli racing slicks in the Superbike World Championship, SC1 front in 125/70) and SCX rear in 200/65 sizing.

  Other performance bits include oversized water and oil coolers, made to racing specifications by Taleo Tecnoracing. Performance is further enhanced with a final drive with titanium crown, lightened sprocket by PBR, and an RK racing chain.

  

  Max Biaggi and the 2024 Aprilia RSV4 X ex3ma

  There is also the right handlebar switch, a racing component by Jetprime, adjustable footpegs, clutch lever, steering plate engraved with the model’s serial number, tank cap, engine casing, and front brake lever guards crafted from billet aluminium. Lucky buyers of the RSV4 X ex3ma will have the unique opportunity to collect their bike at Aprilia Racing in Noale, Italy.

  This also includes an exclusive visit to the Aprilia Racing Division. In addition to their limited and numbered RSV4, customers will receive a Yashi laptop, personalised bike cover, dedicated carpet, and a rear stand.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2025 Ducati Multistrada V4 and V4 S world reveal

  In Bikes, Ducati, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 23 September 2024 9:39 am / 1 comment

  

  Covers have been taken off the 2025 Ducati Multistrada V4 and V4S adventure-touring motorcycles. This follows the unveiling of the seventh generation Ducati Panigale V4 at World Ducati Week in Misano, Italy last July.

  The boys from Borgo Panigale say the new Multidtrada has better fuel efficiency, increased passenger comfort and automatic suspension lowering. This list of upgrades continues with the new Skyhook EVO suspension and upgraded electronic management for the braking system, improving safety and increasing the fun factor of the Multistrada V4.

  Bodywork sees a makeover as well with the front end of the Multistrada redesigned to it bring closer to the style to the new Panigale V4. This is done with twin headlight elements framed by new painted bodywork reminiscent of the Ducati 916 and Ducati Panigale 1098.

  The 1,158 cc V4 Granturismo engine is now Euro 5+ homologated, with no decrease in performance. Ducati says the Granturismo V-four mill pumps out 170 hp at 10,750 rpm and 123.8 Nm at 9,000 rpm with the torque curve kept linear to ensure smooth and progressive throttle response at all engine speeds.

  

  Rear cylinder bank deactivation is included in the Multistrada V4 for heat management and fuel efficiency. In addition to switching off the rear cylinders when the bike is stationary and the engine is idling, the V4 Granturismo engine keeps the rear bank deactivated in other riding conditions, decreasing fuel consumption by 6% compared to the previous generation Multistrada V4.

  Improvements in the Multistrada V4 S’s semi-active suspension with Skyhook DSS EVO include a new sensor mounted on the front fork. This allows predictive functions such as bump detection, allowing the system to adapt rear suspension response to rough road conditions in real time.

  With self-levelling function, this guarantees a constant suspension setup in “rider”, “rider and passenger” and “luggage” modes, which can be switched on the fly regardless of riding mode. This lets the rider optimise greater comfort in relaxed riding or more support when tackling the curves using the dedicated suspension setup button.

  

  

  

  

  The new Automatic Lowering Device makes rider handling of the Multistrada V4 easier when stationary and at low speed. The Automatic Lowering Device lowers the Multistrada rapidly, with a variation of up to 30 mm, and automatically when the speed drops below 10 km/h.

  Upon acceleration exceeding 50 km/h, the Multistrada V4 automatically returns to its optimum riding height based. The system works automatically and can be deactivated by the rider.

  Passenger comfort is increased with the top box and panniers moved back in the sub-frame to offer more space for the passenger’s legs. The new die-cast aluminium support for the top box offers the passenger better support and there is an optional selection of seat heights for both rider and pillion, as well as a suspension lowering kit.

  

  The 2025 Ducati Multistrada V4 is perhaps the most sophisticated adventure-touring motorcycle in the world, with an electronics suite and includes a six-axis IMU being fed data by 70 sensors. First production motorcycle to come equipped with front and rear radar to support Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), and Blind Spot Detection (BSD), the Multistrada V4 now gets Forward Collision Warning (FCW) which warns of potential collisions via a warning on the 6.5-inch TFT-LCD instrument panel.

  There is also the new DVO (Ducati Vehicle Observer) function, making the Multistrada V4 safer and more efficient due to electronic controls that act with greater precision. developed by Ducati Corse in MotoGP, this allows for ABS Cornering, Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) and Ducati Traction Control (DTC), three levels of EBC (Engine Brake Control) and Electronic Combined Braking.

  The last modulates braking action on the front and rear brakes to guarantee ideal stopping performance based on road conditions and load. Aside from front-to-rear braking proportion, which manages the rear brake even when only using the front control, the 2025 Multistrada V4 comes with a rear-to-front brake bias that optimises braking power when only using the rear brake.

  

  There are now five riding modes on the Multistrada V4 with Enduro mode considerably revised and introduction of Wet mode, designed for wet surfaces and reduced grip. Selecting Enduro mode activates a dedicated Power mode limiting power to 114 hp specific for off-road use with DWC and rear wheel ABS deactivated while cornering function and rear wheel lift-up detection are inhibited.

  The Multistrada V4 with the new Sport Travel & Radar and Adventure Travel & Radar trims, which are added to the current Radar and Travel & Radar packages. The Sport trim adds panniers and forged wheels, reducing weight by 2 kg, while the Adventure trim comes with aluminium panniers and spoked wheels.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2025 Honda Vario 160 for Malaysia – RM10,198

  In Bikes, Honda Motorcycles, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 23 September 2024 9:36 am / 0 comment

  

  A colour update for the 2025 Honda Vario 160 scooter in Malaysia, with pricing now RM10,198. This is a price increase of RM100 over the 2023 price while new colour options are Blue and Red with the 2024 Honda Vario 160 premium variant in Green and Mat Blue remaining unchanged at RM10,498.

  The 2025 Vario 160 will be available in all Boon Siew Honda Impian X dealer showrooms beginning 23 September, 2023. Pricing for the Vario 160 does not include road tax, insurance and registration.

  Otherwise, no changes in mechanical specification for the Vario 160. Power comes from a four-valve, liquid-cooled single-cylinder displacing 157 cc and rated at 15.3 hp at 8,500 rpm with a maximum torque of 13.8 Nm at 7,000 rpm. Power goes to the Vario 160’s 14-inch rear wheel with 120/70 tubeless tyre via belt drive and CVT transmission while the 14-inch front wheel is fitted with 100/80 rubber.

  

  The Vario 160 comes with single-channel ABS fitted to the front wheel while braking is done with hydraulic discs front and rear. Suspension is with telescopic forks in front and a preload-adjustable single shock absorber at the back.

  In terms of riding conveniences, the Vario 160 is equipped with a Smart Key system, allowing for keyless starting as well as alarm and call back. Other equipment includes a USB-A charging port with 18-litres of storage found under the seat.

  Weight for the Vario 160 is listed at 117 kg with 5.5-litres of fuel carried in the tank while seat height is set at 778 mm. The Vario 160 comes with full LED lighting while a digital LCD meter displays the necessary information.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2025 CCM Street Moto is a lightweight hooligan bike

  In Bikes, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 20 September 2024 1:50 pm / 0 comment

  

  Boutique British bike maker CCM has released the 2025 CCM Street Moto, priced at 11,900 Euro (RM55,571) for the Core model in the UK. There is also the Street Moto R, retailing at 13,400 Euro (RM65,577) with both being direct competition for the recently released Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono, priced at RM70,900 in Malaysia.

  With hand built TIG-welded steel frame, the Street Moto comes with a Husqvarna derived 600 cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine, producing 55 hp and 50 Nm of torque at 5,500 rpm. Power goes to the rear wheel via six-speed gearbox and chain final drive.

  With stripped down flat tracker styling, the Street Moto boasts of a 141 kg dry weight for the core model, while the Street Moto R tips the scales at 139 kg. For the Street Moto R, lightweight Dymag alloy wheels are fitted to reduce overall weight, along with a titanium exhaust silencer and assorted carbon-fibre fittings.

  

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  Marzocchi supplies the suspension for the Street Moto, with adjustable upside-down forks in front and YSS monoshock in the rear, also adjustable. The Street Moto R is differentiated from he core model by the use of a remote reservoir monoshock.

  Colour options for the Street Moto Core are Factory Blue, Heritage White, or Midnight Black while the Street Moto R comes in Signal Yellow and Liquid Mercury. CCM (Clews Competition Machines) also offers full bespoke options for the Street Core via its in-house design studio Skunkwerx by CCM.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Cable theft on Federal Highway motorcycle lane

  In Bikes, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 20 September 2024 12:05 pm / 6 comments

  

  

  

  Electrical cable theft on the Federal Highway motorcycle lane poses a danger to motorcyclists. In a social media post, Petaling District Works Department Electrical Engineering Department highlighted a case of cable theft at the tunnel underneath the Batu Tiga interchange heading to Klang.

  In the post, the comment, “a clean sweep”, indicates the severity of the theft. From photos, the underground cables for motorcycle lane lighting heading into the tunnel, as well as inside the tunnel itself, are gone.

  The department indicated they will be rectifying the damage and activate the lighting inside the tunnel on an immediate basis. However, the post indicated that the maintenance and repair allocation for this year has been spent and a new request has to be forwarded for approval for remedial works.

  Riders using this stretch of lane on the Federal Highway are advised to be careful and exercise caution when entering the tunnel. Paultan.org has previously highlighted issues with the Federal Highway motorcycle lanes, including poor design, maintenance and incidents of flooding.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2025 Yamaha R1 Race, R1 GYTR for track use only

  In Bikes, International Bike News, Yamaha / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 19 September 2024 5:32 pm / 1 comment

  

  Dedicated for track use only are the 2025 Yamaha R1 Race and R1 GYTR super bikes. Set to be available from November 2024 in Europe, the Yamaha R1 superbike has never been officially offered for sale in Malaysia by distributors Hong Leong Yamaha Motor.

  The R1 has been Yamaha’s flagship superbike since 1998 and the introduction of the Crossplane 4 inline engine and MotoGP-style electronics in 2015 affirmed the R1’s reputation. For the current generation the R1 Race and R1 GYTR feature MotoGP-style aerodynamic winglets fitted to the top of the fairing, along with a host of improvements.

  Suspension sees a major improvement on the R1 Race, with 43 mm diameter upside-down KYB front forks. The new forks now come with discrete rebound and compression damping adjustment in the left and right forks tubes, respectively, with separate low- and high-speed circuits.

  

  Clad with a low friction Kashima coating, each fork leg features a base valve that optimises pressure in the cylinder by limiting or preventing oil from flowing into the bottom of the fork. This gives improved damping response, enhanced rider feel and better all-round stability.

  Brembo supplies the braking for the R1 Race, with Stylema four-piston radial-mount callipers matched to a Brembo radial master cylinder. The seat on the R1 now uses a seat cover with new texture, offering greater grip while still allowing the rider to shift their weight easily for cornering.

  

  

  

  

  The new winglets on the fairing are aerodynamically functional, designed and developed with feedback from the Yamaha Factory Racing MotoGP team. Made from carbon-fibre, the winglets improve front-end feel and feedback when braking and cornering while generating downforce to increase stability.

  Dialiing things up a notch is the R1 GYTR, which transforms the R1 Race into a competition ready package. Each R1 GYTR is built a Yamaha’s specialist GYTR PRO Shop to FIM Superstock 1000 regulations which the rider can then further customise for competition use.

  

  This includes the installation of adjustable GYTR rearsets and handlebars, along with adjustable GYTR Racing ECU and racing wiring harness. R1 GYTR brake lines are fitted along with Brembo Z04 racing brake pads to the R1 Race’s Stylema callipers.

  Adding to the performance package isan Akrapovic muffler, 15/42T 520 sprockets and an R-Series 520 racing chain. Topping off the mix is a carbon-reinforced fibre glass lightweight GYTR race cowl including the new winglets in black primer, a GYTR decal set, and a racing seat.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Benda Chinchilla 500 cruiser to enter Malaysia in 2025

  In Benda, Bikes, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 19 September 2024 3:34 pm / 3 comments

  

  Set to enter the Malaysia motorcycle market next year is the 2024 Benda Chinchilla 500 cruiser. The Chinchilla 500 will join two other Benda models in Malaysia, the Napoleon Bob and Dark Flag V4, unveiled during the 2024 Malaysia Auto Show.

  The Chinchilla 500 was shown to the public during the China International Motorcycle Trade Exhibition (CIMA 2024) and is an upgrade over the previous model Chinchilla. Motive power comes from a 475.6 cc V-twin mill, producing 52 hp at 8,800 rpm and 48 Nm of torque at 6,700 rpm.

  With the engine mated to a six-speed gearbox with belt final drive, Benda says the Chinchilla 500 is now capable of a 150 km/h maximum speed. With the entire cruiser now weighing three kg lighter than before with an overall weight of 212 kg and 16-litres of fuel in the tank, the Chinchilla 500’s ergonomics have been improved with a new design 705 mm tall seat.

  

  

  

  

  Seen as a simple in design cruiser compared to other models in the Benda catalogue, the Chinchilla 500 borrows styling cues from the Harley-Davidson Sportster. Suspension is done with upside-down forks in front and twin shock absorbers in the rear.

  Braking uses single hydraulic discs on the front and rear 16-inch wheels, while two-channel ABS and traction is standard equipment. Riding information is displayed in a single round gauge above the handlebars and LED lighting is used throughout.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Malaysian bike racer Azlan Shah announces retirement

  In Bikes, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 19 September 2024 1:12 pm / 2 comments

  

  Malaysian motorcycle racer Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman has announced his retirement from two-wheel competition. In a social media post, Azlan said it was time for him to step into a new phase in his life.

  Expressing thanks for those who supported him throughout his racing career, Azlan said this decision was not made lightly but after much consideration. Bringing this chapter of his life to a close, Azlan expressed his love for motorsports and hoped to stay in touch with his fans and supporters.

  Hailing from Klang, Selangor, 39-year old Azlan got his big league racing start in the 2013 SuperSports 600cc Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC). He stepped onto the world stage as a substitute Moto2 rider in the 2013 San Marino Grand Prix, stepping in for Yuki Takahashi.

  

  Azlan continued racing in Moto2 for Idemitsu Honda Team Asia in 2014, leaving in 2015 after facing financial and sponsorship difficulties. Returning to ARRC, Azlan emerged as champion in the ASB1000 class, racing for OneXOX TKKR SAG Team.

  Speaking to paultan.org previously in 2021, Azlan at the time said he intended to race for two or three more years before hanging up his helmet. Asked about his future plans, Azlan said he is considering opening a race school, amongst other ways of giving back to two-wheel motorsport.

   

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• 13 youth held by traffic police, made to attend sermon

  In Bikes, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 19 September 2024 10:28 am / 8 comments

  

  13 youth in Kuala Lumpur, ranging in age from 14 to 19 years, were detained by Kuala Lumpur traffic police (JSPT) in a dawn operation. Aside from being brought to the police station to answer for their offences, the youth were then made to attend a sermon after dawn prayers.

  In the early hours of Sunday, 13 youth were brought to the Jalan Tun H S Lee station to have their particulars recorded after being stopped by JSPT. “After documentation, all the youth were given motivation by attending the morning prayer and sermon at the Surau An Nazahah, JSPT KL,” said Assistant Commissioner (ACP) Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa in a JSPT KL social media post.

  According to ACP Zamzuri, religion is one of the methods used to overcome the menace of motorcycle hooligans in the city. “It is hoped exposure to religion for teenagers will help their hearts and minds to be noble. Parents are also encouraged to pay attention to their children’s activities as road users, especially teenagers, to avoid any incidents on the road,” added ACP Zamzuri.

   

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• Voge RR660S in China market – four-cylinder, 663 cc, middleweight sportsbike, coming to Malaysia soon

  In Bikes, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 18 September 2024 5:47 pm / 1 comment

  

  For China, the Voge RR660S sportsbike makes its debut and from information received, Malaysian riders will get a taste as well. A name first seen in Malaysia last May with the underbone Voge FR (Formica Rossa) 150, Voge is better known in China as a brand under the Loncin manufacturing group.

  Under Loncin, Voge has connections with BMW Motorrad and supplies engines for certain models. According to distributor MForce Holdings, the RR660S is slated to enter the Malaysia market next year, in 2025.

  

  

  For the RR660S, Voge’s offering to the middleweight sportsbike market, power comes from a 663 cc, inline-four cylinder engine producing 99.2 hp at 11,500 rpm and 64 Nm of torque at 10,000 rpm. This lines the RR660S directly against the Kawasaki ZX-636 and the Honda CBR600R, as well as the CFMoto 675SR-R and the Triumph Daytona 660, plus the Aprilia RS660.

  Brembo supplies the braking for the RR660S, with twin callipers on the front wheel. Suspension is non-adjustable, with 43 mm diameter upside-down forks in front and monoshock in the rear.

  

  Two-channel ABS and traction control is included in the electronic riding aids, along with two ride modes and a quickshifter. According to Voge, the RR660S comes with functional aerodynamic panels to aid handling, much like the unit seen on the Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello.

  Inside the cockpit a TFT-LCD screen features Bluetooth connectivity to the rider’s smartphone. Adjustable footpegs are supplied, while overall weight is claimed to be 215 kg with 15,.5-litres of fuel in the tank.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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