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• 2023 Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello in Malaysia, RM99,900

  In Bikes, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 22 June 2023 7:40 pm / 2 comments

  

  First launched in November 2021, the 2023 Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello is now in Malaysia, priced at RM99,900 for the Standard version. Meanwhile, the V100 Mandello S variant is priced at RM115,900 and all pricing excludes road tax, insurance and registration.

  The V100 Mandello is said to be Moto Guzzi’s most sophisticated motorcycle and is touted as the first motorcycle in the world to feature adaptive aerodynamics. This is done with wind deflectors on the side to the V100’s fuel tank lowering and raising in response to speed and riding mode, giving more protection from the wind blast to the rider as necessary.

  

  

  Motive power comes from a traverse V-twin with DOHC and displacing 1,042 cc, producing 115 hp and 105 Nm of torque. This is matched to a six-speed gearbox with a shaft drive sending power to the rear wheel.

  Ride-by-wire throttle, an 11MP Marelli ECU and six-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) gives three engine maps, four-level traction control as well as four selectable ride modes. The V100 Mandello is biased towards touring giving a more relaxed, upright riding position with an electrically controlled windshield.

  

  The V100 Mandello S get the higher spec semi-active Ohlins Smart EC 2.0 electronic suspension, a quickshifter, heated gripsand Moto Guzzi’s MIA. The MIA module allows for connectivity to the rider’s smartphone with control of various phone functions shown on the five-inch TFT-LCD screen.

  The price of the V100 Mandello in Malaysia does not include luggage which is sold separately along with other Moto Guzzi accessories. The V100 Mandello Standard is available in Bianco Polare (Polar White) and Rosso Magma (Lava Red) while the S version comes in Verde 2121 (2121 Green) and Grigio Avanguardia (Avantgarde Grey).

  GALLERY: Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello 2023
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  GALLERY: Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello S 2023
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Disney Mickey Mouse Edition by Vespa revealed

  In Bikes, International Bike News, Vespa / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 21 June 2023 6:04 pm / 1 comment

  

  A collaboration between two cultural icons is the 2023 Disney Mickey Mouse Edition by Vespa. This special edition Vespa is a special project that celebrates Disney100, the entertainment brand’s 100th anniversary and is based on the Vespa Primavera scooter.

  The Disney Mickey Mouse Edition by Vespa comes in a four-way colour scheme of red, black, white and yellow, with each colour having a significance. The yellow wheels are reminiscent of Mickey Mouse’s shoes, while the black mirrors recall his unmistakable round ears.

  The famous silhouette of Mickey decorates both sides of the steel Vespa scooter shell as well as the front cowl. Additionally, the famous Mickey Mouse autograph can be found the saddle and the front shell.

  

  

  For Europe, the Disney Mickey Mouse Edition by Vespa will come in three variants – the Primavera 50, 125 and 150. For Malaysia, typically the Vespa Primavera comes in the 150 cc variant, priced at around RM22,000 while no pricing was revealed for the Mickey Mouse Edition.

  Power for the Primavera 150 comes from a three-valve, air-cooled single-cylinder i-GET mill displacing 154.8 cc. Power is rated at 13 hp at 7,750 rpm with 12.8 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm, going to the back wheel via CVT gearbox.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2023 Honda CBR150R new colour update, RM13,299

  In Bikes, Honda Motorcycles, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 21 June 2023 10:33 am / 7 comments

  

  Just a colour update for the 2023 Honda CBR150R sports bike in Malaysia, priced at RM13,299, an increase over the previous price of RM12,999. New colour option for the CBR150R is Pearl Nightfall Blue, joining the current choices of Mat Charcoal Grey Metallic and Candy Scintillate Red.

  No other changes for the CBR150R with power coming from a DOHC, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder mill displacing 150 cc. Power is claimed to be 16.09 hp at 9,000 rpm and 13.7 Nm of torque at 7,000 rpm.

  Power gets through the ground via six-speed gearbox equipped with assist and slipper clutch, with chain final drive. 12 litres of fuel is carried in the tank and weight is claimed to be 139 kg, with seat height set at 788 mm.

  

  

  

  Standard equipment is two-channel ABS, with a single hydraulic disc brake front and rear. Suspension is done with upside-down telescopic front fork and a preload-adjustable monoshock at the back.

  LED lighting is used throughout and inside the cockpit a monochrome LCD screen displays all the necessary information. Stocks of the 2023 Honda CBR150R in Pearl Nightfall Blue is available at authorised Boon Siew Honda dealers immediately.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2024 Ducati Multistrada V2S gets colour update

  In Bikes, Ducati, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 20 June 2023 5:19 pm / 0 comment

  

  Getting a colour update is the 2024 Ducati Multistrada V2S (RM116,900 in Malaysia for 2023). The new colour option for Borgo Panigale’s middleweight adventure-tourer is Black and Street Grey, joining the current catalogue choice of Ducati Red.

  The new Multistrada V2S colour option is complemented by wheels painted red along with new graphics of the V2S name. Power remains unchanged, coming from the Euro 5 compliant Testastretta V-twin displacing 937 cc.

  Power is rated at 113 hp at 9,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 100 Nm at 6,750 rpm. A six-speed gearbox equipped with slipper clutch and chain final drive transmits power to the rear wheel.

  

  A full suite of riding aids come with the Multistrada V2S, including cornering ABS, hill hold control, traction control and Ducati’s Brake Light System that flashes the rear brake light during hard braking. Setting the Multistrada V2S apart from the base model Multistrada V2 (not sold in Malaysia in 2023) is cruise control, up-and-down quickshifter and 5-inch TFT-LCD screen.

  A 48 mm diameter electronically adjustable rebound and compression Ducati Skyhook upside-down fork holds the 19-front cast alloy wheel in place while the rear gets a monoshock with electronic preload, compression and rebound adjustment, holding a 17-inch cast alloy wheel. Wet weight of the Multistrada V2S is 222 kg with seat height set at 830 mm while 20-litres of fuel is carried in the tank.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2023 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE in Malaysia, RM60,800

  In Bikes, Local Bike News, Suzuki Motorcycles / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 20 June 2023 10:37 am / 1 comment

  

  Aside from the GSX-8S, Suzuki Malaysia has also launched the 20223 Suzuki V-Strom 800DE adventure-tourer, priced at RM60,800. The iconic look of Suzuki’s middleweight adventure-tourer remains but the equipment spec has been brought up-to-date, including stacked LED headlights in front.

  Focus on the 800DE is the engine which is all new, a parallel-twin displacing 776 cc with 270-degree crankshaft and DOHC, as well as what Suzuki calls a Cross Balancer to minimise engine vibration. Engine power was not disclosed and power is transmitted to the rear wheel via a six-speed gearbox and Suzuki Clutch Assist System that reduces clutch lever effort.

  The V-Strom gets four ride modes – Active (A), Basic (B), Comfort (C) dan Gravel. Active is the most aggressive ride mode for sporty road riding while C can be termed a rain mode, while Gravel allows the V-Strom’s rear wheel to slip without reducing power.

  

  

  

  Foru-mode traction control is standard and can be switched off for off-road riding. ABS comes with two modes allowing for different degrees of braking intervention and like the traction control, can also be turn off when riding in the dirt.

  Showa suspension gives 220 mm of travel in the adjustable upside-down front forks while the rear monoshock with remote gas reservoir is adjustable for preload. Rolling on 21-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels, the V-Strom 800DE gets a ground clearance figure of 220 mm and a seat height of 855 mm.

  

  Despite its rugged nature, the 800DE gets modern riding conveniences such as a 5-inch TFT-LCD screen and up-and-down quickshifter. 20-litres of fuel is carried in the tank and the windshield is manual adjustable to one of three positions.

  Overall weight of the V-Strom 800DE is 230 kg. A list of optional accessories is available from the Suzuki catalogue, including luggage, heated grips, fog lights, centre stand and engine guard.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2023 Suzuki GSX-8S launched in Malaysia, RM50,800

  In Bikes, Local Bike News, Suzuki Motorcycles / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 19 June 2023 3:39 pm / 6 comments

  

  New entry for Malaysia in the middleweight naked sports class is the 2023 Suzuki GSX-8S, priced at RM50,800, with the price excluding road tax, insurance and registration. In Malaysia, the Suzuki GSX-8S goes up against the Kawasaki Z650, Yamaha MT-07 and Aprilia Tuono 660 in terms of pricing and engine configuration.

  Motive power for the GSX-8S comes from a parallel-twin with 270-degree crankshaft displacing 776 cc with DOHC and liquid-cooling, fed by EFI. Suzuki claims power for the GSX-8S is rated at at 82 hp at 8,500 rpm dan 78 Nm of torque at 6,800 rpm.

  A six-speed gearbox with chain final drive gets power to the rear wheel, and wheel-sizing front and rear is 17-inches. With ride-by-wire throttle, the GSX-8S gets three ride modes with Mode A being the most aggressive in terms of power delivery, followed by Mode B for road and Mode C being the softest and suitable for riding in the rain.

  

  

  

  Also standard is three-level traction control, low rpm assist to avoid stalling the bike at take off as well as an up-and-down quickshifter. Suspension is done by KYB with upside-down forks in front and monoshopck at the rear while braking is done with twin Nissin four-piston callipers in front on 310 mm discs and a single 240 mm diameter disc in the rear.

  Overall weight of the GSX-8S is listed at 202 kg, with 14-litres of fuel in the tank with seat height set at 810 mm. Three colours are available for the GSX-8S in Malaysia – Pearl Cosmic Blue, Pearl Tech White dan Metallic Matt No.2/Glass Sparkle Black – while a two-year or 20,000 km warranty is provided against manufacturing defects.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2023 KTM Brabus 1300R Edition 23 in Malaysia – only one unit at RM430,000 and it’s sold

  In Bikes, Brabus, KTM, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 18 June 2023 9:07 pm / 10 comments

  

  First unveiled over a year ago, the KTM Brabus 1300R Edition 23 is now in Malaysia, priced at RM430,000 excluding insurance, road tax and registration. There will only be one unit imported into Malaysia and the bad news is, it’s sold.

  Production of the Brabus 1300R Edition 23 is limited to only 290 units – 145 each in Stealth Grey and Super Black. The unit in Malaysia is in Super Black with styling cues taken from Brabus supercars, such as the Brabus 900 Rocket Edition and the Brabus 800 XLP.

  Based on the KTM 1290 Super Duke R Evo, the Brabus 1300R comes with a 1,301 cc, eight-valve, liquid-cooled V-twin, producing 180 hp at 9,500 rpm and 140 Nm 8,000 rpm, feeding a two-pipe Brabus exhaust system. With a quickshifter equipped six-speed gearbox, the Brabus 1300R does the zero-to-hundred km/h sprint in 3.2 seconds.

  

  Differentiating the Brabus 1300R from the Super Duke R is the installation of a single round LED headlight emblazoned with the Brabus logo. Liberal use of Brabus carbon-fibre parts is used on the 1300R including air ducts and seat under tray, as well as Brabus CNC machined aluminium components including the triple clamps and foot pegs.

  Further attention to detail is seen in the installation of a custom-made seat fabricated by Brabus’ interior specialists along with a rear seat cowl. Suspension is done with WP Apex semi-active suspension, featuring six damping modes – Comfort, Street, Sport, Track, Advanced and Auto.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2023 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT colour update for Malaysia – two new colours, priced at RM69,998

  In Bikes, Local Bike News, Yamaha / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 16 June 2023 10:47 am / 0 comment

  

  2023 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT – panniers sold separately

  New colours for the 2023 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT in Malaysia, with pricing for this year set at RM69,998 excluding road tax, insurance and registration. The two new colours are Pure White and Midnight Black replacing the previous choices of Redline and Icon Performance, while previous pricing was RM69,498.

  Power for the Tracer 9 GT remains unchanged, coming from an inline-three cylinder unit displacing 889 cc and producing 117 hp at 10,000 rpm with 93 Nm of peak torque at 7,000 rpm. A six-speed gearbox with a slip and assist clutch and chain final drive gets power to the ground.

  

  2023 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT – Midnight Black

  The riding aids on the Tracer 9 GT include cruise control and four ride modes, as well as traction control, slide control and wheelie control. The control modes allow for three levels of adjustment and can be manually selected.

  Braking is dine by twin 298 mm discs in front while the rear gets a single 245 mm disc. Two-mode ABS is fitted, while rolling stock is a set of 17-inch alloy wheels front and rear, with tyres measuring 120/70 and 180/55 respectively.

  

  2023 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT – Pure White

  Kayaba supplies the electronic suspension on the Tracer 9 GT, with 41 mm diameter upside-down front fork and rear monoshock. Standard equipment includes two-position height adjustable seat, heated grips and an up-and-down quickshifter.

  The TFT-LCD setup on the Tracer 9 GT remains the same, segmented in two halves. The left side display shows primary information such as speed, engine rpm, fuel level as well as gear position, while the right-hand screen shows the odometer, temperature and more.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  TRACER 9 GT MY23 Pure White

  

  

  TRACER 9 GT MY23 Pure White

  

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• Ducati shows Powerstage RR Limited Edition e-MTB

  In Bikes, Ducati, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 16 June 2023 9:56 am / 2 comments

  

  Set to debut at the German MotoGP in Sachsenring this weekend is the Ducati Powerstage RR Limited Edition electric mountain bike (e-MTB) with 230 units available for purchase. This enduro e-MTB comes with a carbon-fibre frame and features styling by renowned designer Aldo Drudi in collaboration with Centro Stile Ducati, inspired by the Desmosedici GP23 MotoGP race motorcycle.

  The Powerstage RR is designed to compete in the recently introduced special stage in e-enduro racing. The e-enduro special stage, aside from the traditional technical downhill, also features a technical uphill route that tests the skills and performance of the rider.

  Cable routing on the carbon-fibre frame is all internal with T-Stopper bearings at the joints. The frame itself is the result of finite element analysis, adding stiffness in the steering head and rear chain stay, with reinforced motor mount.

  

  The motor itself is from Shimano, an EP801 drive unit giving 250 Watts of nominal power and 85 Nm of torque, with two ride modes – Long for distance riding and Fast for maximum performance. The removable 630 Wh Shimano battery is positioned inside the “verticalized” downtube in order to lower the centre of gravity.

  Front suspension is from Ohlins with an RXF38 m.2 air fork with 180 mm of travel and adjustable high and low speed rebound and compression. Similarly, the rear end of the Powerstage RR is held up by an Ohlins m.2 spring monoshock with Ohlins TTX technology, giving 170 mm of travel.

  

  Electronic shifting is from SRAM, with a GX AXS 12-speed wireless rear electronic groupset. Braking First brakes with customised Ducati Corse levers and 203 mm thick 3 mm discs are installed for optimum braking performance on downhills.

  The Powerstage RR rolls on Crank Brothers wheels in 29-inch front and 27.5-inch rear asymmetrical sizes. Pirelli Scorpion Enduro S is fitted on the front wheel and Pirelli Scorpion EMTB-S tyre on the rear while a telescopic seat post, Renthal carbon handlebar and Fizik saddle with special integrated tool holder completes the fit out.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• The Ducati Riding Experience with Ducati Malaysia

  In Bikes, Ducati, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 15 June 2023 11:52 am / 1 comment

  

  Ducatisti from around Asia gathered at Sepang International Circuit (SIC) recently for the Ducati Riding Experience (DRE) Racetrack Academy. No stranger to DRE, the author was invited to the very first Asian DRE at Buriram, Thailand in 2016, and it was interesting to see how things have changed in the intervening seven years.

  Cost of doing the DRE at (SIC) is based on class, with four classes available. The Intro class, priced at RM4,930, the Warm Up at RM5,913 and the Evo and Master classes at RM6,896 and RM7,930, respectively, with use of a Ducati Panigale V4S superbike for the day included while riding gear is at the rider’s own expense.

  The difference between classes is somewhat self explanatory and is dependant on rider skill level. Instructors are drawn from the DRE pool and include decades of riding and racing expertise, including former world champions.

  

  For us, we were shoved at the top into Master class, supervised by none other than the head of DRE himself, Dario Marchetti. This was something of a repeat of our first DRE day in Thailand in 2016, where we were tutored by former 250 cc World Champion Manual Poggiali.

  Those who are somewhat uncertain of their riding skill level, fret not, because DRE instructors will evaluate riders during the first session and adjust classes accordingly. Such was the case with our colleague in the paultan.org Bahasa Melayu section, Durrani Shahrom, who started the day in the Intro class and was rapidly bumped up to Evo.

  Classes start with a briefing on the track, explaining the corners, entry and exit lines, braking markers, apexes and the such. This was, however, missing from the Master class.

  

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  At this level, it is assumed you know which way the track goes and how to actually ride a Panigale at full throttle. And no, Ducati is not kidding when they say it is a riding experience.

  In Masters, you will be shown how to use the full potential of the bike, along with the best and/or fastest lines on the track (the two can sometimes be mutually exclusive.) A case in point is taking a series of two or three corners at Sepang, for example, turns six, seven and eight.

  If you take the proper apex for turn six on a superbike, then the medium length run up for seven, you will promptly find yourself wide on eight. On the other hand, apexing six early and allowing for a later entry into seven, leaves you more to the right on the exit at eight, setting yourself up nicely for the uphill turn nine.

  

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  This was pointed out to us by Dario, haranguing us for not showing confidence when dropping the Panigale into certain corners. We did earn praise for our very smooth riding style and correct apexing of Sepang despite the lack of body mobility on our part due to an old riding injury.

  Each 15 minute track session with the DRE instructor is followed by a debrief in the pit, where mistakes are pointed out and correction made. DRE instructors are very sharp and notice little things about riders, their bike handling skills and riding position, some of which the rider may not be aware of.

  Such was the case with us, when Marchetti said, “you are riding in pain but it is ok.” I asked how he knew that and he replied, “by where you place your left foot.”

  

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  A DRE is a very physical day, with a lot expected of participants, notably a willingness to keep your mouth shut and learn. The DRE instructors are very approachable and eager to share their skills and knowledge.

  For riders wanting to hone their skills, fine tune their riding or just take that first step into track riding, DRE provides the perfect environment to do so, albeit at a price. But for the price, you get instruction from properly certified instructors with the credentials and experience to back it up.

  

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• MyEG and Oyika to collaborate on electric scooter battery-swapping programme for a trial period

  In Bikes, Local News / By Anthony Lim / 15 June 2023 10:42 am / 4 comments

  

  Last September, smart battery swapping provider Oyika announced that it was set to launch its “Battery-as-a-Service” for electric scooters in Malaysia in the near term, with rollout of its battery swapping stations to take place in early 2023.

  Movement on this front looks to be coming about, with MyEG Services having announced that it has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Oyika Green Technologies (OGT) to collaborate on the use of electric scooters as well as the placement of battery swapping stations at designated locations for a trial period, The Star reports.

  In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, MyEG said OGT, which is a wholly-owned unit of Yinson Mobility, will supply electric bikes to it for a free trial for up to 30 days. The company added that it will provide designated locations for OGT to deploy the battery swapping stations.

  As its designation suggests, the Oyika battery swapping service will allow subscribers to the company’s electric scooters to swap the battery on their ride easily for seamless, continued travel. A subscriber to the plan merely has to ride up to a battery vending machine, activate the app and swap the battery for a fully-charged unit, riding off in a matter of minutes.

  The Oyika developed app shows available battery swapping locations and number of available batteries within the user’s travel range and also allows the user to pre-book a battery for a specific time period. As for subscribing to the Oyika programme, users will be able to do so via single use, daily, weekly, monthly or annual plans.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Gracshaw Malaysia Japan Edition helmets, RM420

  In Bike Parts and Accessories, Bikes / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 14 June 2023 4:34 pm / 6 comments

  

  Foreground: Gracshaw Japan Edition Tsuru

  Priced at RM420 is the range Gracshaw Malaysia Japan Edition motorcycle helmets. Drawing inspiration from Japanese culture, the Gracshaw Japan Edition helmets use the Gracshaw Gennex open-face dual-visor helmets as a basis.

  The Japan Edition was first shown at the recent Terengganu Bike Week 2023. There are six designs in the Japan Edition series, based on elements of Japanese folk tales, pop culture and history.

  These are the Kurita and Tsuru, with Japanese folk lore characters of an octopus and red crane, respectively. Japanese pop culture influences the Japop and Tengu, which draw upon Japanese anime and manga, as well as Japanese fables.

  

  

  

  Clockwise, from left: Gracshaw Japan Edition Kurita, Japop and Oda

  Rounding out the collection are the Oda and Karasu, the Oda based on the shogun Nobunaga Oda, while the Karasu makes reference to the legend of the ninja Hattori Hanzo and weapons such as the shuriken throwing knife, kunai stabbing knife and kusarigama throwing sickle.

  The Gracshaw Japan Edition is available online from the official Gracshaw website, the Gracshaw Shopee store and the official Gracshaw Facebook page. All Gracshaw helmets are SIRIM approved while Gracshaw has been manufacturing helmets in Malaysia since 2006, which over seven million units sold.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2023 Ducati DesertX RR22 for Malaysia, RM115,900

  In Bikes, Ducati, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 14 June 2023 3:07 pm / 0 comment

  

  Coming in a special colour scheme, the 2023 DesertX R22 is now in Malaysia, priced at RM115,900 with a current stock of five units available for purchase. The DesertX RR22, clad in black, gray, and red, is not available in all markets and joins the current model DesertX in Starsilk White, priced at RM112,900.

  The special RR22 livery was intended as an exclusive one-time only colour for a track day collaboration with Audi and former MotoGP rider Danilo Petrucci in Sardinia, Italy. The livery draws inspiration from the Audi RS Q e-tron electric vehicle, winner of four stage victories and 14 stage podiums at the 2022 Dakar Rally.

  Power for the RR22 is similar to the base model DesertX, with a 937 cc Testastretta V-twin. the DesertX gets 110 hp at 9,250 rpm with 92 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm, getting to the ground via an up-and-down quickshifter equipped six-speed gearbox and chain final drive.

  

  

  

  Rolling on 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels, the RR22 gets 230 mm front and 220 mm rear wheel travel. Suspension is done with fully-adjustable KYB upside-down front forks and KYB monoshock at the back.

  Braking uses Brembo four-piston monobloc callipers in front and two-piston Brembo calliper at the back, clamping twin 320 mm and single 265 mm brake discs, respectively. Seat height on the DesertX is set at 875 mm with 890 mm and 865 mm tall and low seat options while weight is 223 kg with 21-litres of fuel in the tank.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Triumph Malaysia opens PJ showroom, launches Street Triple 765RS at RM73,900, R at RM59,900

  In Bikes, International Bike News, Triumph / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 13 June 2023 11:30 am / 4 comments

  Opening its doors at Pacific Business Hub, Petaling Jaya is the new Triumph Motorcycles Malaysia showroom. Triumph Malaysia is now under the distributorship of Goh Brothers Motorcycles.

  This is the second a series of three showroom openings for Triumph, the first being in Batu Caves. The third showroom will open tomorrow in Juru Auto-City, Perai, Penang.

  During the opening, the 2023 Triumph Street Triple 765RS was launched for launched for the Malaysia market, priced at RM73,900. The 765RS is accompanied by the Street Triple 765R at RM59,900 with all pricing excluding road tax, insurance and registration.

  Power comes from a 765 cc, inline-triple engine with 9% more torque in the mid-range, while peak numbers for the RS are 130 PS at 11,750 rpm and 80 Nm of torque at 9,350 rpm, with the mill Euro 5 compliant. A six-speed gearbox with chain final drive gets power to the ground.

  For Malaysian Triumph motorcycle owners whose warranty expired from January to April this year will have their warranty extended by a six-month period. This is to cater from those owners whose warranties expired during the transition period from the previous distributor.

   

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• Harley-Davidson X440 unveiled for India market

  In Bikes, Harley-Davidson, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 12 June 2023 11:00 am / 2 comments

  

  More photos of the upcoming Harley-Davidson X440, first shown in a series of press photos last April. There is now a model name, X440, and the India launch is expected in July.

  The new 440X is Harley-Davidson’s (H-D) attempt to address the small and entry-level motorcycle market, something it previously tried with the Street 500 and Street Rod 750. This collaboration is with Hero MotoCorp of India, previously Hero Honda, with production exceeding 100 million units in 2021.

  This is despite H-D announcing its pullout from the India market in September 2020 during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, then pulling an abrupt u-turn with its partnership with Hero MotoCorp. From what is known, the X440 is designed and manufactured in India by Hero MotoCorp under license from H-D.

  

  The partnership leverages on Hero’s five manufacturing plants in Dharuhera, Gurugram, Neemrana, Haridwar and Halol, with a sixth being set up in Chitoor, Andhra Pradesh. According to Indian press, orders are being taken for the X440 at Hero MotoCorp showrooms.

  No technical details of the X440 but from photos, the engine configuration is an air-cooled single, a design particularly suited to Indian roads and riders. In India, competition for the X440 will come from Royal Enfield’s Hunter 350 and Bajaj Dominar 400 as well as foreign brands like the KTM Duke 390, made in India by Bajaj, and Benelli Imperiale 400.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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