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  • Ministry to proceed with road closure for rempit racing

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    Despite protests and criticism from the public, the government will proceed with the closure of public roads for the purpose of allowing motorcyclists to race. In a report by The Sun Daily, Federal Territories deputy minister Datuk Dr Loga Bala Mohan said options are being explored by the ministry on how to ensure the event can be organised properly.

    “We are also gathering input from all the comments and feedback given by the public on the event to prevent any mishaps or damage to any infrastructure,” said Loga. Local councils under the purview of the ministry are currently conducting studies to determine the best location and time to hold such events, added Loga.

    “The road closure will be at the Federal Territories – Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan – but time and location will be determined based on the findings by the councils,” he said. Loga was responding to the proposal by Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor in February to close certain public roads to allow motorcycle racing by illegal street racers on kapchais, commonly known as “mat rempit“.

     
     
  • REVIEW: 2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200 – for all reasons

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    The large-displacement sports-touring segment is a crowded one these days, especially in the dual-purpose segment. While some manufacturers, like BMW Motorrad, fall on the more off-road side of things with the GS-series, others, such as Ducati, favour the sportier rider who wants a big dual-purpose sports-tourer that goes fast, and isn’t too concerned about the dirty stuff.

    Since 2003, the Multistrada has been filling a sports-touring niche that feeds the appetite for a fast, capable, good-handling, dual-purpose motorcycle that does many things well. Designed to be many things to all riders, for all reasons, the Multistrada proved to be very competent at delivering whatever the rider asked of it.

    To actually provide the rider with what it has promised, Ducati has thrown almost every possible piece of electronic tech at the latest Multistrada 1200, making this bike a technological tour-de-force. While riders might say that adding riding modes and controls to a bike removes some of the essence of what makes a motorcycle, well, a motorcycle, the Multistrada would be a handful to ride with none of this electronic wizardry.

    This is simply because the 1,200 cc V-twin Testastretta engine, with its variable valve timing, lets the Multistrada put out some 160 hp, which, for a dual-purpose sports-tourer, is a humongous amount of power. As the Pirelli tagline goes, “power is nothing without control”, and control, oddly enough, is what Ducati delivers with the electronics suite on the Multistrada.

    From the first-generation Pierre Terblanche-designed Multistrada 1000 DS with its 998 cc V-twin back in 2003, through the 1,100 cc version in 2007 to the first Multistrada 1200 in 2010, what is the second-generation Multistrada like to ride and live with? Find out more after the jump.

    Read the rest of the review here

     
     
  • Future Suzuki GSX-R superbike to have turbocharger?

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    After the success of the 2016 Kawasaki H2 and H2R, which brought supercharging for motorcycles back to public attention, it appears as if Suzuki might be going the same way for its GSX-R superbikes, if rumours are to be believed. According to an autoevolution report, patent drawings have appeared showing what appears to be a very Gixxer-like sportsbike with an intake plenum apparently accommodating a forced induction system.

    Forced induction is not new to Suzuki, after its release of the XN-85 into the market back in the 80s. Using the inline-four, DOHC, GSX engine, the 673 cc XN-85 – the ’85’ was the bike’s hp rating – was supposed to herald a new age of powerful motorcycles that weighed less than normally aspirated bikes.

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    As emissions standards become more stringent worldwide, manufacturers are looking to get more power and efficiency from smaller capacity engines. This trend is apparent in cars on the market today, and motorcycle engines, despite their fuel efficiency, will not be far behind.

    Aside from the drawings, there is no other real information about what Suzuki might be up to with forced induction for its road-going bikes. A rumour from earlier this year had some pictures on what looked like a Hayabusa with a 1,400 cc power-plant getting a turbocharger, but everything seems to have gone quiet since then.

     
     
  • 2016 Ducati 959 and 1299 Panigale test riders wanted

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    If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to be a professional motorcycle test rider, and have perhaps the most awesome job in the world, well, this might be your chance. Ducati is looking for 160 test riders to take the 2016 1299 Panigale, and the brand-new 959 Panigale, through the paces at a racetrack in May.

    There’s only one catch, the test rides take place in the UK, at the Silverstone and Snetterton tracks. Organised by Ducati’s UK division, interested riders can apply by filling in a form on Ducati’s UK website, and try their luck.

    Selection is by lottery, and successful applicants are expected to have their own race-certified helmet and race-suit, and will have to bear their own travel and accommodation expenses. Those who do not make the first round cut will have their names placed on the reserve list.

    The 2016 959 Panigale was shown at EICMA in November last year, and is Ducati’s latest version of its take on an entry-level superbike. The brand-new 959 Panigale has a 955 cc version of the Superquadro V-twin engine, putting out 157 hp and 107.4 Nm of torque at 9,000 rpm.

    As big brother to the 959, the 1299 Panigale comes with the same Superquadro engine, but with 1,285 cc. This lets the 1299 Panigale produce 205 hp and 144.6 Nm of torque at 8,750 rpm. Both Panigale superbikes come with ride-by-wire, ABS, traction control and ride modes, along with a slew of other riding aids.

    In Malaysia, the Ducati 1299 Panigale retails for RM172,999, and the 1299 Panigale S for RM210,999. The top-of-the-line 1199 Panigale R goes for RM263,999. Prices include GST, but exclude registration, road tax and insurance.

    As can be expected, interest from the motorcycling public in the 2016 959 Panigale is high, with many wanting to see how the newcomer stacks up against the previous 899 Panigale. It can be safely assumed that newbies and inexperienced riders need not apply to be a Panigale test rider.

    GALLERY: 2016 Ducati 959 Panigale


    GALLERY: 2015 Ducati 1299 Panigale S with Ducati Performance Kit

     
     
  • IIMS 2016: Honda NM4 Vultus maxi-scooter on show

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    Reminiscent of the motorcycle ridden by character Tetsuo Shima in Katsuhiro Otomo’s manga and anime “Akira“, the Honda NM4 Vultus was spotted on Honda’s display at the Indonesia International motor show, and we took the opportunity to have a closer look at the maxi-scooter, which still looks like something out of a science-fiction movie.

    The NM4 Vultus uses the 670 cc parallel-twin, eight-valve, liquid-cooled PGM-FI engine derived from the rest of Honda’s range of super-scooters such as the Integra and CT series, and an automatic six-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). Weighing in at 255 kg, the NM4 is heavy, and the 11-litre fuel tank is not going to go give a lot of range between fuel stops. ABS and Honda’s Combined Braking system come standard on the NM4.

    Coming with an LCD instrument panel that changes colour to suit rider preference, cycling through a range of 25 shades, the NM4 Vultus can have the screen matching the paint-job. The adjustable rider back-rest allows for the rider to customise the seating position.

    The Honda NM4 Vultus has a listed price of USD10,994 (RM42,500) and comes with optional accessories such as a taller windscreen and passenger backrest. A range of 11 special-order colours is also available, and adds USD185 (RM715) to the retail price.

     
     
  • VIDEO: Which is best, a Formula 1 car or a superbike?

    It’s an age old debate – which is better, a car or a motorcycle? Many have attempted to come up with a conclusive answer to the question, and here’s another. Before we get into the nitty gritty of the face-off, let’s get to know the participants.

    Representing the car will be former F1 driver and current Channel 4 presenter David Coulthard. At the Englishman’s disposal is the 2012 Championship-winning Red Bull Racing RB8 Formula 1 car, the one which packs a 2.4 litre V8 that revs to 18,000 rpm.

    Defending the honour of the bike is English motorcycle racer and television personality Guy Martin. The multiple Isle of Man TT participant will take on the F1 car using his very own BMW S1000RR that has been prepared by the Tyco BMW Motorad team.

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    If all this appears familiar, that is because this video you’re watching here is the full episode of the Speed with Guy Martin: F1 Special. Earlier, we gave you a small taste of said episode, where Coulthard raced against Martin in a four-lap race around the Silverstone circuit.

    The nearly hour-long episode features many other tests to determine which of the two machines is best. A series of head-to-head challenges, including a drag race, slalom and braking tests, attempt to identify the strengths and weaknesses of both machines, leading up to a full-on race between the two.

    Additionally, we are also introduced to the physical and mental demands required of drivers/riders in both racing disciplines. Overall, the show goes far beyond the standard “F1 car vs superbike” theme to better explain the intricacies of both motorsports, and is certainly worth a watch.

     
     
  • Police issued 491,479 red light fines in KL last year

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    The Kuala Lumpur traffic police has issued nearly half a million summonses to road users for running the red light last year, according to a Bernama report.

    City traffic police chief ACP Mohd Nadzri Hussain said that 491,479 fines were levied in 2015 – out of those, 78% were caught committing the offence by the Red Light Surveillance Camera System (RLSC) that is installed at 17 hotspots in the city. The rest were detected directly by traffic police officers while on duty.

    “Summonses for the same violation from January to March this year increased by 29% when 142,039 summonses were recorded, compared to 110,021 during the same period last year,” he said, adding that there were 51 accidents attributed to running the red light last year. Between January and March 2016, the offence caused 11 accidents and one fatality.

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    A total of 240 traffic police officers are said to be on traffic control duty in the federal capital each day, with the focus being on peak hours from 6:00 am to 10:00 am and from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. “We are also monitoring accident-prone spots and will recommend to Bukit Aman to install more RLSC cameras there,” Nadzri said.

    This statement was echoed by Malaysian Institute of Road Safety (MIROS) director-general Prof Dr Wong Shaw Voon, who said that the proposal to increase the number of cameras was the best initiative to improve discipline among road users and to encourage them to obey the red light.

    According to Wong, studies by MIROS in several countries have shown that using technologies such as countdown timers have reduced traffic offences by between 40% and 90%, as they keep drivers calm while waiting for their turn to cross a junction.

     
     
  • 2016 KTM 390 Adventure render – next dual-purpose?

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    Rumours have been circulating that KTM, purveyor of motorcycles that are “ready to race”, is in the process of putting together a 390 cc version of its big ‘Adventure’ models. Currently confined to the 1050, 1190, 1190R and the 1290, KTMs Adventure series bikes have been making waves in the market, especially in India, where its partnership with Bajaj has resulted in the RC and Duke series bikes becoming more mainstream.

    From Indian auto website rushlane, this rendering of a KTM 390 Adventure by designer Pratyush Rout follows the styling cues of the bigger Adventure bikes, notably the bluff-fronted nose of the huge 1290 Adventure. The graphics are very Duke-like, and ties in nicely with KTM range of graphics for its bikes.

    While the first-generation 390 bikes wouldn’t have allowed the production of an Adventure model, the second-gen bikes, seen camouflaged on public roads during testing, have a different sub-frame, which would allow such a variant in the range. This is in keeping with KTMs current philosophy for its Duke and RC series bikes, which share a common engine and similar frame, but with different bodywork and suspension settings.

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    The KTM 390 currently comes in two flavours, the naked 390 Duke and the fully-faired sports RC 390. Using a 375 cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine with four-valves and DOHC, the 390 engine produces 44 hp, fed by EFI.

    With a dry weight of only 139 kg in Duke form, the current 390-series bikes in KTMs range have filled two market niches, and with a rumoured Adventure variant, possibly a third.

    KTM Malaysia has both the 390 Duke and RC 390 available in the showroom. The naked 390 Duke retails for RM26,200, while the RC 390 sportsbike goes for RM27,200. The 2016 KTM 1050 Adventure in CKD form retails for RM73,021 including GST.

    GALLERY: 2016 KTM 1050 Adventure


    GALLERY: 2016 KTM RC 390

    GALLERY: 2016 KTM 390 Duke

     
     
  • IIMS 2016: Big Bear Choppers Titanium on display

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    Choppers, as a sub-section of the motorcycling community, ride to the beat of a different drummer. Using large-capacity V-twins, choppers have become an accepted part of the biking scene, a far cry from its days as a band of outlaws seeking to rebel.

    On display at the Indonesian International motor show was Big Bear Choppers, from San Bernardino, California. Specialising in choppers mounted with 1.8-litre V111 V-twins fr om S&S Cycles, Big Bear specialises in long, low-to-the-ground choppers with raked-out forks.

    Of special was the Titanium, a lowrider softtail with a titanium frame. While many choppers have bodywork and accessories machined and forged out of a variety of metals, titanium – due to its cost and difficulty to weld – is rarely seen in the custom motorcycle world.

    Big Bear Choppers offers a range of custom choppers on its website, with pricing ranging from US37,900 (RM147,000) for the base Titanium model, Big Bear choppers also come with either carburettors or EFI, as well as complete build kits.

     
     
  • IIMS 2016: Honda CBR500R – entry-level middleweight

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    Shown at the Indonesia International motor show 2016 was the 2016 Honda CBR500R, a middle-weight sports bike offering sportsbike-styling with a power rating that is both newbie friendly, but still enough to be entertaining in the twisties.

    On display was a murdered-out 2016 CBR500R, a 471 cc parallel-twin fed by EFI and driving a six-speed gearbox, with vibration kept to a minimum by a counter-balancer. The twin produces 49.6 hp and 43 Nm of torque. Styling follows cues from the CBR500R’s bigger brothers, the CBR600R and CBR1000R sportsbikes.

    Braking is done with single-discs front and rear, and Honda’s Pro-Link rear suspension design takes care of the back, with 41 mm diameter forks in front. Weighing in at 192 kg wet, and with a seat height of 790 mm, the CBR500R is designed to be rider-friendly and easy to ride.

    Boon Siew Honda does not show the 2016 Honda CBR500R on its website – the 2013 CBR500R is still shown as its current offering, alongside the CB500F and CB500X.

     
     
  • IIMS 2016: Yamaha R15 on display in new colours

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    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.

     
     
  • IIMS 2016: Zero Motorcycles e-bikes on display

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    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

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

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    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

     
     
  • IIMS 2016: 2016 Yamaha Xabre 150 shown in Jakarta

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    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).

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

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    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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