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• IIMS 2016: Yamaha R15 on display in new colours

  In Bikes, Cars, International Bike News, Yamaha / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 11 April 2016 7:08 pm / 9 comments

  

  The recent launch of the 2016 Yamaha R15 in Indonesia, with three new colour schemes, saw what seemed to be a fourth scheme on display on the Yamaha stand at the 2016 Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS). Decked out in Movistar Yamaha MotoGP livery, this striking small-displacement sports bike stood out.

  With styling somewhat reminiscent of previous-generation YZF-R1s, this entry-level sports machine carries a 150 cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled power-plant with 16.8 hp and 15 Nm of torque. The R-15 features a variation of the Deltabox frame, with front and rear discs, but no ABS, a reflection of the budget nature of this bike.

  

  

  

  The 2016 Yamaha R-15 comes in Speed Grey and Supernova white, with cast-alloy wheels in black, while the Racing Blue R15 gets colour-coded hoops in blue. No word on if the Movistar livery will be an official offering from Yamaha Indonesia, or if this was a special one-off wrap just for the IIMS.

  Retailing for 29.8 million rupiah (RM9,000), the 2016 Yamaha R15 is targetted towards the younger crowd. The R15 is not available in Malaysia – Hong Leong Yamaha Malaysia only offers the naked sports FZ150i at a retail price of RM9,156 including GST, without road tax and insurance.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• IIMS 2016: Zero Motorcycles e-bikes on display

  In Bikes, Cars, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 11 April 2016 10:37 am / 3 comments

  

  One of the more unusual motorcycle displays at the recent 2016 Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) was the Zero Motorcycles stand, where a selection from its range of e-bikes was on display. Front and centre was a carbon-fibre bodied Zero SR sports bike, with 67 hp and 144 Nm of torque, according to Zero’s website.

  Mounted in an aircraft-grade aluminium frame, the electric motor powering the Zero SR – an in-house design – is the Z-Force passively air-cooled brushless motor with internal permanent magnet. Wearing fully blacked-out trim, details were difficult to discern about the full-fairing Zero SR, but it can be assumed the specifications wouldn’t differ too wildly from the standard e-bike.

  The standard Zero SR, also on display, weighs in at 208 kg in fully-loaded trim, with a carbon-fibre belt direct drive. According to Zero, the SR will got from 0-100 km/h in 3.3 seconds, before topping out at 153 km/h peak top speed, and 95 km/h sustained.

  

  

  Charging time is said to be 10.3 hours to 100% for the Zero SR ZF13.0 with the Power Tank – the latter adds an extra 2.8 kWh of juice. Range is said to be 317 km for city use, while highway riding at 90 km/h drops the range to 193 km. At a sustained speed of 113 km/h, the Zero SR will go 158 km.

  Also on the stand was the Zero FX, a dual-purpose styled e-bike that carries a 44 hp electric motor that puts out 95 Nm of torque. Weighing 131 kg, the Zero FX will pull a top speed of 137 km/h, and has a range of 80 km riding at 89 km/h. Charging time to 100% is 8.9 hours for the Zero FX ZF6.5. ABS is standard on Zero motorcycles, using the Bosch 9 ABS system.

  

  

  

  A Zero Motorcycles app downloaded to the rider’s smartphone allows information such as the time until charged, average watts per mile, total charge cycles and others to be displayed. Parameters such as top speed, maximum torque and maximum regenerative braking can also be set from the app.

  From Zero’s website, pricing for the Zero SR ZF13.0 is US$16,802 (RM65,400) while the FX ZF6.5 goes for US$9,890 (RM38,500).

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  GALLERY: Zero Motorcycles SR
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  
  GALLERY: Zero Motorcycles DS
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2016 Triumph Thruxton R (RM91,900) and Bonneville T120, T120 Black (RM79,900) arrive in Malaysia

  In Bikes, Local Bike News, Triumph / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 10 April 2016 10:47 am / 5 comments

  

  The 2016 Triumph Thruxton R, at RM91,900, and the Bonneville T120 and T120 Black – at RM79,900 for both models – have arrived in Triumph Malaysia’s Petaling Jaya showroom, and we were there to have a first look. The newest additions to the Bonneville range, following the arrival of the 2016 Triumph Triumph Street Twin recently, the latest iteration of Triumph’s Bonneville range now features an all-new liquid-cooled engine.

  This trio of retro-styled motorcycles hark back to when the Hinckley outfit dominated world motorcycling, back in the 50s and 60s. Coming with a liquid-cooled 1,200 cc parallel-twin engine with 270 degree crank, the Bonneville-series engines put out 79 hp and 105 Nm of torque at 3,100 rpm, driving a six-speed gearbox.

  

  

  Styling for the Bonneville T120 and Thruxton R is decidedly old school, but with many modern touches designed to give the bikes a dash of performance, without giving up any of the retro charm that appeals to many riders. Ride-by-wire is standard, as is ABS. Traction control and riding modes – two for the T120 and three for the Thruxton R – are incorporated into the bikes, bringing the modern conveniences right up-to-date.

  Lighting is with full LEDs front and rear, and the headlight has DRLs built-in. Unlike the chrome-detailed T120, the Black version features completely blacked out detailing. These includes the exhaust and engine, and a dark brown leather seat.

  

  

  

  The Thruxton R features single-seat cafe racer styling, with handlebars approximately 30 mm lower than the Bonneville T120. Suspension is upgraded, with full adjustable Showa big-piston forks in front with Ohlins twin-shocks at the back, also fully adjustable. Brembo Monoblocs are standard for the Thruxton R, clamping floating discs in front.

  Both bikes roll on retro-patterned rubber from Pirelli, the Bonneville T120s on Phantom Sports Comps while the Thruxton gets Diablo Rosso Corsa rubber. The cockpit is a twin-dial affair, showing all the necessary information, with two small rectangular LCDs displaying odometer numbers and ride mode details.

  

  

  

  Heated grips are also included in the Bonneville T120 and Thruxton R, as is a USB charging socket. A Torque-Assist clutch prevents rear-wheel lock-up and hop during hard down-shifts.

  The 2016 Triumph Bonneville T120 and T120 black retail for RM79,900, while the Thruxton R goes for RM91,900. Colours for the T120 are Jet Black, Cinder Red, Cranberry Red/Aluminium Silver and Jet Black/Pure White. The Thruxton R comes in red or silver. Triumph Malaysia is not bringing in the base Thruxton as the price difference between it and the Thruxton R, based on specification, is not justified. The 900 cc 2016 Triumph Street Twin is also in the Triumph showroom, retailing at RM55,900.

  GALLERY: 2016 Triumph T120 and T120 Black
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  GALLERY: 2016 Triumph Thruxton R
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• IIMS 2016: 2016 Yamaha Xabre 150 shown in Jakarta

  In Bikes, Yamaha / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 8 April 2016 5:12 pm / 8 comments

  

  Recently launched in Bali and in the presence of Valentino Rossi, the 2016 Xabre was on prominent display on the Yamaha stand at the Indonesia International motor show 2016 (IIMS). Part of Yamaha’s three-bike 150 cc range in Indonesia – the other two being the V-Ixion and the R-15 – the Xabre is a naked street-bike that borrows heavy styling cues from Yamaha’s MT-series bikes.

  Known in Thailand as the M-Slaz, the Xabre uses a 150 cc, liquid-cooled, SOHC single-cylinder, driving a six-speed gearbox. The same engine is used in other bikes in Yamaha’s 150 cc stable, such as the Yamaha R-15. The Xabre is rated at 16 hp and 14.3 Nm of torque.

  

  

  Running a single brake disc front and rear, the Xabre rolls on 110 and 130 tyres, all held together with a Yamaha Deltabox frame. The 2016 Yamaha Xabre has a 10.2 litre fuel tank and weighs 135 kg, with up-side down forks as standard.

  Lighting for the 2016 Yamaha Xabre is with full LED headlights, and a full LCD instrument cluster fills the cockpit. Coming in three colours – Black Dagger, Gunmetal Katana and Silver Clarent – the Xabre retails in Indonesia for 29.8 million rupiah (RM8,842).

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• IIMS 2016: Honda RC213V-S race replica on display

  In Bikes, Honda Motorcycles / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 8 April 2016 1:55 pm / 0 comment

  

  Sighted on the Honda display at the IIMS 2016 was the 2016 Honda RC213V-S racing replica, the road-going version of the RC213V MotoGP bike. Costing 188,000 euro (RM840,000), the RC213V-S is only available on special order through the RC213V-S website.

  Honda’s interpretation of a MotoGP weapon for the road, the RC213V-S combines Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) know-how, and specially designed parts machined from exotic materials. The RC213V-S is equipped with head- and taillights, side mirrors, speedometer, muffler with catalytic converter, license plate holder and horn to make it road-legal.

  

  

  The engine is a 1,000 cc, 90° V4 that has its roots in the VF750F Interceptor, which came out back in 1983. Other changes from the race-only RC213-V are coil springs instead of pneumatic actuators for the valves, and a gearbox lifted from the production-spec RCV1000R racebike instead of the seamless MotoGP unit. The changes were made in the interests of long-term reliability.

  While RM840,000 might seem an exorbitant sum to pay for a motorcycle, the money goes into the engineering design and materials that make up the bike. This is also not ignoring the fact that the RC213V-S is basically a MotoGP bike, with lights, rear-view mirrors and a side-stand.

  

  

  

  Whether you would want to actually ride the bike on the road is another matter, as all the parts on this bike are unique, and made out of exotic materials. The RC213V-S, in street trim, puts out 159 hp, while the US-spec version has 101 ponies. If you’re in Japan, all you get is 70 hp.

  There is a way to unleash the full potential of that engine, of course. All you need is the Sport kit, which lets all 215 hp run free. The catch is the kit costs 12,000 euro (RM53,000), and your RC213V-S is no longer road legal.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2016 Triumph Bonneville T120 and Street Twin recall

  In Bikes, International Bike News, Triumph / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 8 April 2016 10:30 am / 1 comment

  

  Triumph Motorcycles has issued a recall for its 2016 Bonneville T120 and Street Twin models for a potential fuel leak issue. The recall currently affects only models in the UK and US.

  According to an official recall notice filed in the UK’s Driver and Vehicle Standard agency, the notice states in part, “there is a possibility of a fuel leak via fuel pump sub harness because of a problem with the moulding tool used to manufacturer the sub harness. A fuel leak could heighten the risk of fire.”

  The problem stems from an incorrectly manufactured protective cover on the fuel pump mounting plate, where a sub-harness from the main wiring loom passes to supply power to the internal fuel pump in the tank. The issue was discovered during Triumph’s routine factory testing procedures and it was found that the wiring insulation was damaged, caused by excess molding flash resulting from an improper tool setting during the plate’s manufacture.

  This situation could result in the exposed wiring coming into contact with the fuel, or cause fuel to drip, a potentially dangerous situation that could lead to a fire. From an NHTSA report, in January 2016, a Triumph quality engineer contacted the supplier of the sub-harness and was able to confirm “that tooling used to manufacture this component had been changed in September 2015.”

  

  

  

  “One of the changes had been to relocate the split line from a position intersecting with the electrical wiring to a position that avoided this intersection. The supplier also provided ship dates of the parts with the original design and parts with the revised design.” Triumph has authorised dealers to replace the fuel pump sub-harness free of charge, including parts and labour.

  Triumph has been able to determine, from manufacturing records, exactly which motorcycles are affected, and dealers in the UK and US have been trained to identify and carry out remedial works before any bikes are sold. The recalls are expected to start this month, and continue till all affected 2016 Triumph Bonnevilles and Street Twins are identified and corrected.

  Approached for a statement, Triumph Malaysia confirmed that the recall notice only affects 2016 Triumph Bonnevilles and Street Twins overseas, and no Triumph models, existing or arriving to Malaysia, are affected by this safety recall. The 2016 Triumph Street Twin was recently released in Malaysia, and retails for RM55,900.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Yamaha 04GEN concept scooter shown in Vietnam

  In Bikes, International Bike News, Yamaha / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 8 April 2016 10:03 am / 2 comments

  

  Using the tagline of Refined Dynamism, Yamaha has unveiled the 04GEN scooter concept at the first Vietnam motorcycle show, which is currently running from April 7 to 10 in Ho Chi Minh City. The 04GEN is, according to Yamaha’s press release, “the image of women with an air of dignified elegance and grace in mind and body.”

  Bringing to mind the translucent wings of a dragonfly, this scooter design concept is certainly different, and somewhat breath-taking in its beauty. While certainly not very practical, Yamaha has traditionally shown some concept bikes which were more ‘show’ than ‘go’.

  There were not a lot of details released on the 04GEN, save that Yamaha says the design concept of the 04GEN was based on its “RUN” philosophy, which stands for “Revolutionary, Unique, Noble”. From the press pictures, it appears that most of the 04GEN’s bodywork is made of the same translucent plastic that makes up the wings.

  

  

  

  The wings fold down to cover the side-panels of the scooter,while the seat and handlebar grips look to be made of leather. A smartphone is used as the instrument display, indicating the 04GEN might be wired for internet connectivity.

  The headlight is a stacked projector lamp unit, and it can be assumed LED DRLs are hidden away somewhere inside that steering unit which looks be machined from billet. No word on if the concept will ever make it to the market, or even if it would be practical for such a machine to go into production, but right now, the 04GEN exists as a very beautiful example of motorcycle art.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2016 Honda Winner 150 kapchai launched in Vietnam

  In Bikes, Honda Motorcycles, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 7 April 2016 5:19 pm / 14 comments

  

  In a surprise unveiling, Honda Vietnam has officially launched the Winner 150 underbone (kapchai) during the Vietnam motorcycle show. A completely new model, scheduled to be produced in Vietnam, the 2016 Winner 150 is targetted towards the higher-end of Vietnam’s highly competitive small-bike market.

  Rumoured to be launched in Indonesia soon as the Supra 150X , the Vietnam market Winner 150 uses the same styling and bodywork, with a 150 cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled EFI engine, driving a six-speed gearbox. Power output is claimed to be 15.4 hp at 9,000 rpm, while torque is rated at 13.5 Nm at 6,500 rpm.

  

  

  Styling cues bring the Winner 150 with Honda’s current trend of sharp, edgy shapes, with LED headlamps lighting the way. Weighing at 122 kg, the Winner carries a 4.5 litre fuel tank, and comes with disc brakes front and rear.

  No official pricing for the 2016 Winner 150 was released by Honda Vietnam, but the bike is scheduled to go on sale sometime in June 2016. The 2016 Honda Winner 150 will come in two variants and four colours – Standard in red sports/black or white/black and Advanced in matte blue or matte black.

   

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• 2016 Honda CBR250RR headlight patent filed?

  In Bikes, Honda Motorcycles, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 7 April 2016 3:36 pm / 4 comments

  

  

  Reports have emerged across international media that Honda has filed a headlight design patent that appears destined for the much-rumoured 2016 CBR250RR. Shown as a design prototype named “Lightweight Super Sports Concept” at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2015, many have been awaiting for Honda’s replacement for the CBR250R, which has been around since 2011.

  Overdue for a model change, it is said the new CBR250RR will come with ride-by-wire and EFI, with a parallel-twin liquid-cooled 250 cc engine replacing the current model’s single-cylinder thumper. The headlight unit described in the patent appears to be a slim-profiled twin-beam with DRLs – now mandatory in the European Union.

  With another rumour that the 2016 Honda CBR250RR due for Indonesian release in October, could this mean that this patent filing is a confirmation that all the gossip is true? Time will tell. For all we know, this headlight could be for the CBR1000RR, or the CBR600RR, both of which are also somewhat overdue for a model design update, or replacement.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Kawasaki Z1000 Tremoto 3Z1 leaning trike on video

  In Bikes, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 7 April 2016 11:53 am / 0 comment

  

  R Nickey Mouse, purveyor of some of the most awesome motorcycle footage from that canyon strafer’s playground, Mulholland Drive in California, US, has put up footage of a weird-Alice three-wheeled leaning trike called the 3Z1. Made by Tremoto, this three-wheeler is based on a Kawasaki Z1000.

  Building on commission only, Tremoto’s version of a three-wheeler utilises a parallelogram swingarm set-up in front that pivots in the middle, allowing the trike to lean much like a normal motorcycle. The front wheels pivot in the hub, which, from design drawings on Tremoto’s website, seems to allow for handling behaviour that mimics a standard motorcycle.

  The video shows the Tremoto 3Z1 carving the corners at Mulholland Drive, and a barely audible interview with the rider. While the 3Z1 takes corners along the same lines as a motorcycle, it appears as if the rider has to be more physical with the trike, as well as taking up almost half a lane doing so.

  Cartainly having more rubber in front will afford more grip, and prevent low-sides, but the rider says the trike is a little “tail-happy” and will high-side when the back-end steps out. Tremoto has applied its leaning trike design to other bikes, such as the Ducati Hypermotard and the Triumph Speed Triple, and welcomes enquiries from the public.

  
  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• VIDEO: 2016 Honda CBR150R – can you own the ride?

  In Bikes, Honda Motorcycles, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 6 April 2016 6:19 pm / 6 comments

  We now have a new video of the 2016 Honda CBR150R. Launched in February in Indonesia, it is Honda’s sportsbike offering for the competitive 150 cc market there. Strikingly different from the previous-generation CBR150, the 2016 CBR150R has a lighter chassis with the liquid-cooled engine positioned to optimise handling and manoeuvrability.

  Honda claims an official figure of 18.2 hp and 12.6 Nm of torque, which goes to the rear wheel via a six-speed transmission. To improve straight-line stability, the swingarm has been lengthened by by 13 mm, and the engine tilted forward in the frame to bias weight towards the front wheel.

  The 2016 CBR150R also has sportier styling, and a digital LCD instrument cluster is fitted in the cockpit. The headlights are now full LED units, as are the turn signals. Pricing for the 2016 Honda CBR150R starts at a base price of 32.5 million rupiah (RM9,634) and the MotoGP edition version will set the buyer back 33.3 million rupiah (RM9,871).

   

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• 2016 Kawasaki ZX-10R race kit parts catalogue issued

  In Bikes, International Bike News, Kawasaki / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 6 April 2016 5:15 pm / 0 comment

  

  The 2016 Kawasaki ZX-10R, the top-of-the-line superbike from the Japanese manufacturer, has a race kit parts catalogue that was recently released. While Malaysia has yet to see the official launch of the 2016 ZX-10R, rumoured to be taking place sometime in May this year, the black and green beast from Tokyo has been earning accolades and praise from foreign press.

  This eight-page catalogue lists a heap of performance upgrades for the ZX-10R. Amongst the goodies on offer are the all-important programmable ECU that allows for parameters such as fuelling, ignition timing, traction control and ride modes to be adjusted to suit, as well as the ABS dongle that lets the system be disabled for the rear or both wheels.

  Performance suspension bits are also on offer, as well as parts to adjust the steering head and swingarm pivot angles. As can be expected, the price of performance is not cheap. For example, the programmable ECU costs US749.95 (RM2,940), but also requires the purchase of the adaptor cable at US529.95 (RM2,077) and wiring harness at US449.95 (RM1,764).

  Prices for the parts are listed in US dollars, and it can be assumed that buying everything in the catalogue may cost half as much as another 2016 Kawasaki ZX-10R.

  GALLERY: 2016 Kawasaki ZX-10R

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• REVIEW: 2016 KTM Duke 250 and RC250 – good handling and good looks at an entry-level price

  In Bike Reviews, Bikes, KTM / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 6 April 2016 2:57 pm / 29 comments

  

  Malaysia’s quarter-litre class motorcycle market today leaves the buyer spoilt for choice. With practically every motorcycle manufacturer having at least one 250 or 300 cc entry-level or higher bike in the local range, there is a quarter-litre bike to fit every need and budget.

  Austrian outfit KTM, which is currently 47% owned by Bajaj Auto Limited of India, has leveraged heavily on its partnership, and produced a series of small-displacement bikes that has seen it garner a large market share in the Indian sub-continent, as well as in South-East Asian countries and a large customer base in Europe.

  Launched mid-last year in Malaysia, KTM’s pair of 250 cc twins, the Duke 250 and RC 250, have gained a following amongst local riders. For those wanting a brand outside the mainstream of the Japanese ‘Big Four’ (or more accurately, ‘Big Three’ locally since Suzuki doesn’t officially offer a 250 cc motorcycle), KTM offers an alternate image, with a performance oriented focus.

  We were given the opportunity to test the 250s back-to-back, and this provided for a good comparison as to how two identical engines and almost identical chassis can behave in very different ways.

  Read the full review here

   

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• 2016 Pikes Peak – Victory brings two guns to the fight

  In Bikes, International Bike News, Motorsports, Victory Motorcycles / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 5 April 2016 10:48 am / 0 comment

  

  After contesting the 2015 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with “Project 156”, Victory motorcycles will be back for the 100th edition of the mountain race with not one, but two racing prototypes. Also known as “The Race to the Clouds”, Pikes Peak, in Colorado, US, is known to be a tough test of man and machine, and very unforgiving of rider error.

  Victory’s new entry for this year is the Empulse RR, an electric bike based on its road-going Empulse TT. From an autoevolution report, the 2016 Empulse RR will be piloted by journalist Don Canet, who rode Project 156 in last year’s edition of the race, but failed to finish due to bike failure, and despite coming-off during the ride, but re-mounting the bike. This will be Canet’s third attempt at the hill climb.

  

  

  

  Project 156 – which gave birth to the 2016 Victory Octane – will be in the hands of 2014 Pikes Peak Heavyweight Champion Jeremy Toye, who dipped under the magic 10-minute mark in 2014 with a time of 9’58.687 aboard a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R. The current record for riding a motorcycle up Pikes Peak belongs to Carlin Dunne, who took a Ducati Multistrada across the line in a time of 9’52.819.

  The absolute fastest time up to the summit of Pikes Peak is held by WRC legend Sebastian Loeb, and his record time of 8’13.878 set in 2013. The 2016 edition of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb takes place on June 26, and Victory starts testing for its competition effort this month.

  GALLERY: Victory Empulse TT
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  
  GALLERY: Victory Project 156
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  
  GA::ERY: 2016 Vicotry Octane
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2016 BMW Motorrad C650 Sport and C650 GT – facelifted maxi-scooters in Malaysia, from RM64,900

  In Bikes, BMW Motorrad, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 4 April 2016 3:47 pm / 5 comments

  

  BMW Motorrad Malaysia announced the introduction of the latest additions to its maxi-scooter range, the 2016 C 650 Sport and C 650 GT. This pair of facelifted maxi-scooters are designed for city use and urban commuting, with touring-level comfort and capability thrown in to the mix.

  Both the C 650 Sport and C 650 GT use a liquid-cooled four-valve two-cylinder engine with 647 cc and electronic fuel injection. BMW Motorrad claims a power output of 60 hp at 7,750 rpm and a maximum torque of 63 Nm at 6,000 rpm. Of note is the cooling system design, where air-flow comes tranversely through the cylinders and exits through the front cylinder head, near the exhaust, to optimise the path of cooling air.

  

  Fully Euro 4 compliant with revised exhaust mapping, exhaust emissions are reduced with a completely new exhaust system consisting of a manifold with integrated catalytic converter and dual-flow absorption-type silencer. The entire exhaust system is meets with ECE R41-04 noise test regulations.

  New for 2016 are the rear side trim panels and new rear light units. The C 650 Sport features a redesigned nose section including the top side panels, bottom side panels, front trim panel and headlight carrier, while the C 650 GT, comes with redesigned tail section with rear trim panels on the left, right and centre, as well as new rear lights.

  

  Also new for 2016 are new instrument dials and handlebar trim, complete with high-gloss centre section and chrome applications that can be customised to the rider’s taste. A redesigned CVT transmission set-up with new clutch linings enables optimised clutch engagement and a dynamic take-off.

  The BMW C 650 Sport and BMW C 650 GT come in Blackstorm Metallic and Lightwhite Solid. Two special colours are exclusive to BMW’s maxi-scooters – Valencia Metallic Matt for the C 650 Sport and Frozen Bronze Metallic for the C 650 GT. Pricing for the scooters – on-the-road without insurance – are RM64,900 for the C 650 Sport and RM68,900 for the C 650 GT. Both the C 650 Sport and C 650 GT come with ABS and ASC as standard.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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