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• 2024 BMW Motorrad R1300GS launched at Malaysia Auto Show, pricing starts at RM140,000

  In Bikes, BMW Motorrad, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 21 May 2024 3:24 pm / 5 comments

  

  Launched at the 2024 Malaysia Auto Show is the 2024 BMW Motorrad R1300GS, priced at RM140,000. Also available in Malaysia is the R1300GS Option 719, Tramuntana, with a price tag of RM149,500.

  A complete makeover ofBMW Motorrad’s legendary adventure motorcycle, the G1300GS comes with an all new boxer-twin displacing exactly 1,300 cc. Power output is claimed to be 145 hp at 7,750 rom with a maximum torque of 6,500 rpm, making this BMW Motorrad’s most powerful twin ever.

  The six-speed gearbox is located under the engine to decrease engine package size while the trellis frame is eliminated, contributing to a weight reduction of 12 kg, the R1300GS tipping the scales at 237 kg compared to the R1250GS’ 249 kg.

  

  

  

  

  The redesigned suspension incorporates BMW Motorrad’s Evo Telelever front suspension and Evo Paralever rear, giving better steering precision and ride stability. BMW’s electronic Dynamic Suspension Adjustment (DSA) is an option.

  DSA combines dynamic adjustment of the front and rear damping with a corresponding adjustment of the spring rate, or stiffness. This allows for automatic load compensation no matter if the R1300GS is ridden solo, two-up or loaded with luggage.

  Optional on the R1300GS is adaptive vehicle height control and the sports suspension. With adaptive vehicle height control, the rider gets fully automatic adjustment of ride height depending on operating conditions while sports suspension offers 20 mm more suspension travel front and rear for off-roading.

  

  There are four riding modes – Road, Rain, Eco and Enduro. Road and Rain modify power delivery of the R1300GS for prevailing conditions while Eco mode gets the maximum range out of a single tank of fuel, Enduro mode giving optimum power delivery for off-road riding.

  Primary focus of change for the R1300GS is the headlight, a matrix lED headlight replacing the previous two element headlight. The light unit consists of two LED units for low and high beam along with four additional LED units for DRLs and side lights. while cornering lights is an option.

  Riding aids include Active Cruise Control (ACC), Front Collision Warning (FCW) and Lane Change Warning (SWW) to aid safety and rider awareness. Riding conveniences include a smartphone charging compartment with integrated USB socket and additional 12 V on-board power socket as standard, and BMW Keyless Ride while heated seats are an extra cost option.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Wire trap on SUKE highway, motorcyclist injured

  In Bikes, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 14 May 2024 1:47 pm / 13 comments

  

  A motorcyclist on the SUKE highway was injured by a wire trap on Monday evening. In an ‘X’ (formerly known as Twitter) post, user Muas Rosdi said he was travelling on SUKE on the Taman Kosas exit in Ampang heading towards the Bukit Teratai toll when the unfortunate incident occured.

  In the post, a graphic photo of the injury is shown, with a cut right across the rider’s neck. It is fortunate the injury was not more severe, or ending in tragedy.

  Hari ni, Isnin 13 Mei 2024 jam 6.30 petang.
  Dagu aku terkoyak terkena benang yang melintang jalan di Lebuhraya SUKE (selepas exit Taman Kosas, Ampang) menghala ke tol Bukit Teratai. pic.twitter.com/ZNvAH1QdwV

  — as 🇲🇾 (@MuasRosdi) May 13, 2024

  Approached for an official statement, Prolintas, concessionaire for SUKE, said it had taken note of the social media post and the matter is under investigation. A press release will be issued upon completion of its probe.

  The motive and identity of the perpetrator(s) is unknown but such incidents have been reported in the past. paultan.org previously carried reports of such nefarious acts on the DUKE highway and KESAS highway.

   

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• BMW teases G60 5 Series ICE and new Countryman for Malaysia Autoshow 2024 – BMW Motorrad models too

  In Bikes, BMW, BMW Motorrad, Cars, Local News / By Gerard Lye / 13 May 2024 5:05 pm / 6 comments

  

  BMW Malaysia has teased several vehicles that are set to be present at the upcoming Malaysia Autoshow 2024 next week. In an Instagram story posted by the company, we get to see the silhouettes of these vehicles, some of which we can clearly make out (with some editing).

  A total of 10 vehicles were teased in the 50-second video, with the first two being appearing to be the latest U11 X1 and U10 X2. The former is currently offered with two fully electric powertrains (iX1) as well as a sole internal combustion engine (ICE) variant, while the latter is available exclusively with electric-only power in the form of the iX2.

  Moving on, vehicle number three appears to be the standard G60 5 Series presumably with an ICE (or plug-in hybrid tech), which would be new to our market. The G60 was initially launched here in last November in i5 guise, which is the EV version of the 5er that is very clearly vehicle four in the teaser.

  

  

  As for vehicles five and six, we can make them out to be the third-generation (U25) MINI Countryman that made its global debut in September 2023. Identifying design cues include the crossover’s angular headlamps and distinctive trim piece on the C-pillars. The Countryman is available as a battery electric vehicle (BEV) or with an ICE, and we could see both at the event.

  The remaining four vehicles teased are BMW Motorrad models and include the fully electric CE 02 as well as what appears to be the S 1000 XR, M 1000 XR and F 900 XR. With so many models teased, there’s plenty to look forward to from BMW Malaysia, so stay tuned.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  GALLERY: 2024 BMW 530e in Lisbon

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  GALLERY: 2024 MINI Countryman

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2024 Ni Hsin EV Tech launches VMoto TC Max and CPx Pro EVs in Malaysia, RM19,900 and RM25,900

  In Bikes, Electric motorcycles, Local Bike News, Ni Hsin EV Tech / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 8 May 2024 7:01 pm / 19 comments

  

  Entering the Malaysian electric mobility market are the Ni Hsin EV Tech TC Max electric motorcycle and CPx Pro electric scooter. The TC Max is priced in Malaysia at RM19,900 while the CPx Pro retails at RM25,900.

  Manufactured by Nanjing VMoto Manufacturing Co in China, the VMoto electric motorcycle and scooter are assembled in Malaysia by NH EV Tech in Malaysia under licence. A comprehensive sales and marketing network of distributors and dealers around the Peninsular and East Malaysia has been established to serve owners of the TC Max and CPx Pro.

  The TC Max comes with the electric equivalent of 6.7 hp, or about the same performance level as a 125 cc motorcycle, with a maximum torque of 160 Nm measured at the motor. The 5 kW electric motor is mid-mounted, and drives the rear wheel via belt.

  

  The large removable lithium polymer battery is rated at 60v 45Ah with a weight of 22 kg. According to the specifications sheet, the TC Max takes between three to four hours to charge with domestic current, giving a range of 95 km and a governed top speed of 95 km/h.

  Weight of the TC Max is listed at 79 kg sans battery, with a total weight of 101 kg when charged and ready to go while seat height is set at 770 mm. A combined braking system acts of the front and hydraulic disc brakes, with suspension using upside-down front forks and a preload adjustable monoshock.

  

  Meanwhile, the CPx Pro gets 220 km range from its dual battery packs located under the seat. The batteries power an electric motor producing the equivalent of 10.72 hp, with 258 Nm of torque while maximum speed is limited to 105 km/h.

  Speed is limited to 90 km/h, with the CPx Pro tipping the scales at 125 kg including battery. NH EV Tech offers retail sales, rent-to-own and rental schemes covering B2B, B2G and B2C market segments, along with the ability to customise the TC Max and CPx Pro with accessories such as panniers, sirens and radio systems, for police, army and security enforcement unit duties.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2024 Yamaha MT-15 new colour for Malaysia, pricing up by RM200 to RM12,498

  In Bikes, Local Bike News, Yamaha / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 8 May 2024 4:13 pm / 7 comments

  

  2024 Yamaha MT-15 Midnight Cyan

  Following the colour update for the MT-25, the 2024 Yamaha MT-15 gets a new paint scheme choice in Malaysia, with pricing set at RM12,498, up RM200 from the 2022/2023 price. The new colour option for the MT-15 for this year is Midnight Cyan while Midnight Black is carried over.

  Stocks of the updated MT-15 are expected in authorised Hong Leong Yamaha dealer showrooms immediately. Every MT-15 purchased comes with a two-year or 20,000 km warranty against manufacturing defects and a free disc lock worth RM100.

  Otherwise, no changes for the MT-15 with power coming from a 155 cc, variable valve actuation, liquid-cooled, SOHC single-cylinder producing 19 hp at 10,000 rpm and 14.7 Nm of torque at 8,500 rpm. A six-speed, slipper and assist clutch equipped gearbox and chain final drive rotates the rear wheel.

  

  2024 Yamaha MT-15 Midnight Black

  Suspension uses upside-down forks with gold anodised fork legs at the front end with a preload-adjustable monoshock at the back. Braking for the MT-15 is done with a single hydraulic disc on the front and rear wheels, with 17-inch wheels, shod with 110/7-0 front and 140/70 rear tyres.

  10.4-litres of fuel is carried in the tank and weight for the MT-15 is claimed to be 133 kg, with seat height set at 810 mm. A monochrome LCD instrument panel displays all the necessary information with LED lighting used for the head and tail lights.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2024 Yamaha MT-25 new colour for Malaysia, RM23,998

  In Bikes, Local Bike News, Yamaha / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 7 May 2024 4:40 pm / 6 comments

  

  2024 Yamaha MT-25 Midnight Cyan

  Getting a colour update for the Malaysia market is the 2024 Yamaha MT-25, priced at RM23,998. Previously, the 2023 Yamaha MT-25 was priced at RM22,998, an increase of RM1,000 with all pricing excluding road tax, insurance and registration.

  The new colour options for the MT-25 are Midnight Black and Midnight Cyan. Stocks of the MT-25 in the new paint schemes are available in Hong Leong Yamaha dealer showrooms beginning May 8 with every purchase receiving a free Yamaha disc lock worth RM100.

  No changes otherwise for the MT-25 in Malaysia, with power coming from a two-cylinder, liquid-cooled mill displacing 249 cc. Power for the MT-25 is claimed to be 35.5 hp at 12,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 23.6 Nm at 10,000 rpm.

  

  2024 Yamaha MT-25 Midnight Black

  With its naked sportsbike styling, the MT-25 gets a 14 litre fuel tank, with weight rated at 167 kg while seat height is set at 780 mm. Other equipment stays the same, with LED lighting throughout and a monochrome LCD screen displaying all the necessary information.

  Single hydraulic brake discs front and rear stop the 17-inch wheels shod with 110/70 front and 140/70 rear rubber with two-channel ABS fitted as standard. Suspension is done with non-adjustable upside front forks, and a preload adjustable monoshock holds up the rear end.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Harley-Davidson Malaysia unveils 2024 lineup, pricing ranges from RM83,700 to RM355,900

  In Bikes, Harley-Davidson, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 6 May 2024 1:45 pm / 8 comments

  

  2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide ST FLTRXS

  Joining Harley-Davidson’s (H-D) range of motorcycles in Malaysia is the 2024 Harley-Davidson Street Glide and Road Glide, priced at RM195,900 and RM211,900, respectively. Also unveiled is the 2024 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide ST, of which there are only four units in Malaysia, retailing at RM346,900 and based on H-D racing efforts in the US-based Bagger Racing League “Battle of the Baggers”.

  The CVO Road Glide ST is touted as the “quickest, fastest and most sophisticated” performance bagger ever. Styling is in the West Coast Custom style, and features a solo seat with moto handlebars placed on six-inch risers.

  

  2024 Harley-Davidson Street Glide FLHX

  Power CVO Road Glide ST comes from a Milwaukee-Eight 121 High Output (HO) V-twin, displacing 1,977 cc. Output is claimed to be 127 hp at 4,900 rpm with a maximum torque of 193 Nm at 4,000 rpm. This compares to the 115 hp and 188 Nm of torque of the standard VVT-equipped Milwaukee-Eight 121.

  Showa supplies the suspension components, with remote reservoir adjustable rear shock absorbers and 47 mm diameter upside down 1×1 forks, also adjustable while braking is done by Brembo. The riding suite includes selectable ride modes, full-colour touch screen and Rockford Fosgate H-D audio system with 500 Watt speaker and 6.5-inch fairing speakers.

  

  2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide FLTRX

  Meanwhile, the Street Glide and Road Glide personify the concept of “American Touring” with bagger styling and ostentatious design for which H-D is renowned. Both Glides carry the Milwaukee-Eight 117 displacing 1,917 cc, producing 107 hp and 170 Nm of torque.

  Claimed to be lighter than previous, the Street Glide weighs 8.2 kg less than the 2023 Street Glide which tipped the scales at 375 kg wet while the Road Glide trims 7.3 kg from its previous iteration. A new cooling system optimises heat dissipation and rider comfort.

  GALLERY: 2024 Harley-Davidson Street Glide

  

  2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLHX Street Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT

  

  2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLHX Street Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT

  

  2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLHX Street Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT

  

  2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLHX Street Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT

  

  2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLHX Street Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT

  
  

  

  2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLHX Street Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT

  

  2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLHX Street Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT

  

  2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLHX Street Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT

  

  2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLHX Street Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT

  

  2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLHX Street Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLHX Street Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT

  

  2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLHX Street Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  
  GALLERY: 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide

  

  2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLTRX Road Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT

  

  2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLTRX Road Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT

  

  

  2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLTRX Road Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT

  

  2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLTRX Road Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT

  
  

  

  2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLTRX Road Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT

  

  2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLTRX Road Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT

  

  2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLTRX Road Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT

  

  2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLTRX Road Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT

  

  2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLTRX Road Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT

  
  

  

  2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLTRX Road Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT

  

  2024 Model Photography. MY24 FLTRX Road Glide. Embargoed on the DAM until 1/2/24 at 10am CDT

  

  2024 Location Photography – FLTRX Road Glide. EMBARGOED UNTIL 1/24/24 10AM

  

  

  2024 Location Photography – FLTRX Road Glide. EMBARGOED UNTIL 1/24/24 10AM

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  
  GALLERY: 2024 Harley-Davidson Road Glide ST

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2024 Yamaha Y15ZR colour update for Malaysia, pricing remains the same at RM8,998

  In Bikes, Local Bike News, Yamaha / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 2 May 2024 12:35 pm / 1 comment

  

  2024 Yamaha Y15ZR Grey

  Just a colour update for the 2024 Yamaha Y15ZR in Malaysia, with pricing remaining the same at RM8,998. Pricing excludes road tax, insurance and registration while a two-year, 20,000 km warranty against manufacturing defects and Yamaha disc lock worth RM100 comes with every purchase.

  The new colour options for the Y15ZR are Grey, Blue and Cyan. Stocks of the Y15ZR with updated colours are available in authorised Hong Leong Yamaha dealer showrooms immediately.

  Otherwise, no changes in the engine room for the Y15ZR. Motive power comes from liquid-cooled, SOHC, single-cylinder, 149.7 cc mill putting out a claimed 15.4 PS at 8,500 rpm and 13.8 Nm of torque at 7,000 rpm.

  

  

  2024 Yamaha Y15ZR, Blue (left) and Cyan

  A five-speed gear box with multi-plate wet clutch and chain final drive gets power to the rear wheel. Conventional telescopic forks hold up the front end while a preload-adjustable monoshock is installed at the rear.

  Braking is done with single hydraulic discs front and rear and the Y15ZR rolls on 17-inch wheels shod in 90/80 rubber in front and 120/70 on the rear wheel. With a seat height of 780 mm, the Y15ZR tips the scales at 117 kg, with fuel carried in a 4.2-litre tank.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Lambretta scooters return to Malaysia 2-wheel market

  In Bikes, Lambretta, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 2 May 2024 8:44 am / 3 comments

  

  Returning to the Malaysia scooter market is that other legendary Italian scooter brand, Lambretta. After being absent from Malaysian roads since the sixties, Lambretta Malaysia returns with an ambitious plans of five official stores located in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Penang and Kuching after rumours of a distribution deal in 2018 proved unfounded.

  As long-time rival to Vespa, Lambretta has long been known for sporty scooters with an emphasis on performance before the brand folded in 1971. This was borne out in the sixties with the Lambretta SX, while the Bertone designed GP and DL 200 series two-stroke scooters were much favoured by scooter racers of that era.

  

  Lambretta G350

  Founded in 1947 in Milan, Italy by Ferdinando Innocenti (son Luigi was in charge of the production of the Innocenti Mini and Austin 1100 cars made under licence from British Motor Corporation, or BMC), the Lambretta name is derived from Lambrate, a suburb of Milan taking named after the river Lambro while Lambretta is a mythical water-sprite.

  From the catalogue, the current line-up consists of three models, the Lambretta G350, X250 and V200 although from information received only the G350 and X250 will initially be offered for sale in Malaysia. The G350 comes with the largest engine in the range, a 330 cc, single-cylinder, four-stroke mill fed by EFI, producing 27 hp and 27 Nm of torque.

  

  Lambretta X250

  Meanwhile the X250 gets a 275 cc power plant claimed to be putting out 25 hp and 27 Nm of torque. As is typical of scooters in this class, power gets to the ground via a CVT transmission and belt final drive.

  Both the G350 and X300 come with LED lighting, front and rear disc brakes with ABS, USB charging as well as an LCD instrument panel, the G350 getting a TFT-LCD unit. For the V200, a 168 cc single-cylinder engine provides motive power while all Lambretta scooters are made with a steel semi-monocoque chassis.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2024 Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X launched in Malaysia, RM26,900 and RM29,900

  In Bikes, Local Bike News, Triumph / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 29 April 2024 1:03 pm / 7 comments

  

  Now in Malaysia are the 2024 Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X, priced at RM26,900 and RM29,900, respectively. This follows the earlier announcement of Malaysia market pricing for the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X November last year.

  The pair of what Triumph calls “T-Series” bikes are identically powered with a single-cylinder DOHC ‘TR’ mill with four-valves producing 39.5 hp at 8,000 rpm with 37.5 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm. Euro 5 compliant, the TR engine is made to look air-cooled while carrying a slim radiator.

  Power goes to the rear wheels via a six-speed gearbox and chain final drive. Differentiating the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X is wheel sizing, the Speed getting 17-inch wheels front and rear while the Scrambler comes with 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheel.

  

  Additionally, the Scrambler 400 X gets switchable ABS with rear wheel ABS disabled for off-road work while the Speed 400 has full-time two-channel ABS. Braking is done with a 300 mm diameter disc in front for the Speed with the Scrambler getting a 320 mm disc, clamped by a four-piston radial-mount brake calliper for both.

  For suspension, 43 mm diameter upside-down Big Piston forks are fitted, with the Speed getting 140 mm of travel and the Scrambler coming with 150 mm travel. At the rear, a monoshock with remote reservoir is fitted, adjustable for preload and giving 130 mm of suspension travel for the Speed 400 and 150 mm travel for the Scrambler 400 X.

  The Speed 400 weighs in at 170 kg wet, with seat height set at 790 mm while the Scrambler 400 X tips the scales at 179 kg wet with a 835 mm seat height. 13-litres of fuel is carried in the tank.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Malaysia’s Hakim Danish scores second in Jerez

  In Bikes, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 29 April 2024 10:20 am / 2 comments

  

  Up and coming Malaysian rider Hakim Danish grabbed a close second place in the Red Bull Rockies Cup race in Jerez, Spain. In a photo finish, Alvaro Carpe of Spain drafted Hakim’s slipstream, pulling out and pipping the Terengganu boy to the finish line at the end of Race 2 by just 0.006 seconds.

  Hakim’s second place win made up for his eighth place finish in Race 1, first race of the 2024 season. 16-year old Hakim, who showed strongly in Free Practice and Qualifying on Saturday, said, “I was able to improve from yesterday, not make the mistakes. Early in the race, I didn’t feel too good because I felt it was a bit slippery.”

  

  Sanguine about his race and being beaten by Carpe, Hakim said, “I managed to stay in the front group, overtake on the last lap and get in a position to win the race. I pushed to the line but I saw Alvaro’s bike beside me and I knew he crossed the line first.”

  This was despite Hakim, who races motorcycle number 13, making a near perfect overtake on the final lap into the start-finish straight, with the win in sight. The Red Bull Rookie Cup is now in its 18th season, with 14 races on the calendar in 2024.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2024 Royal Enfield Bullet 350 in Malaysia, RM23,500

  In Bikes, Local Bike News, Royal Enfield / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 26 April 2024 2:51 pm / 5 comments

  

  Officially launched in Malaysia is the 2024 Royal Enfield Bullet 350, with the Bullet Standard priced at RM23,500 and the Bullet Gold tagged at RM23,900. The new Bullet 350 was launched at Royal Enfield’s new showroom in Petaling Jaya, located at Pacific Tower.

  The Bullet 350 has remained an icon of Royal Enfield’s catalogue, the original design dating back to 1948. Retaining its air-cooled, single-cylinder engine displacing 349.34 cc, the Bullet 350 gets 19.94 hp at 6,100 rpm with 27 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm.

  According to the catalogue, the Bullet 350 is capable of a maximum speed of 114 km/h in fourth gear, with drive going to the rear wheel through a five-speed gear box and chain. With a wet weight of 195 kg, the Bullet 350 has a seat height of 805 mm while the fuel tank holds 13-litres.

  

  

  

  Coming standard on the Bullet 350 is two-channel ABS, acting on single hydraulic discs front and rear. The 19-inch spoked front wheel gets a 300 mm diameter disc with twin-piston floating calliper while a 270 disc and single-piston calliper stops the 18-inch spoked rear wheel.

  Suspension is done by non-adjustable telescopic forks in front and twin preload-adjustable shock absorbers in the rear with six levels of adjustability. A combination digital and analogue instrument cluster displays all the necessary information while a USB charging port is found beneath the handlebar.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2024 Yamaha NVX new colours for Malaysia, RM9,998

  In Bikes, Local Bike News, Yamaha / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 24 April 2024 10:19 am / 17 comments

  

  2024 Yamaha NVX 155 ABS Premium Navy

  New colours for the 2024 Yamaha NVX 155 in Malaysia, with pricing set at RM9,998 for the Standard version and RM11,698 for the NVX 155 ABS. Previously the 2023 Yamaha NVX 155 was priced at RM9,598 for the Standard version and RM11,498 for the ABS variant.

  Pricing excludes road tax, insurance and registration and every NVX 155 comes with a two-year or 20,000 km warranty against manufacturing defects as well as a free disc lock worth RM100 with every purchase.

  New colour options for the standard version are Blue and Bronze and stocks are available at all authorised Hong Leong Yamaha dealers beginning April 24. Meanwhile, the ABS-equipped NVX 155 is available in Cyan Sky and Premium Navy.

  

  

  2024 Yamaha NVX 155 Standard, Blue (left), and Bronze

  No changes otherwise for the NVX 155 in 2024, with power coming from a single-cylinder, 155 cc, liquid-cooled SOHC mill equipped with Variable Valve Actuation (VVA). Fed by EFI, the NVX produces 15.4 PS at 8,000 rpm and 13.9 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm.

  With Bluetooth connectivity to the rider’s smartphone. an LCD instrument panel displays all the necessary information the rider needs. Used in conjunction with the Yamaha Y-Connect app, The rider can obtain information such as last parked location, service interval reminder, fuel consumption, call notification and battery voltage, amongst others.

  The NVX 155 ABS is differentiated from the Standard version with the installation of twin rear shock absorbers with attached reservoir. Also included is is keyless start with Smart Key and engine start-stop.

  

  2024 Yamaha NVX 155 ABS Cyan Sky

  Seat height is set at 790 mm with 149 mm of ground clearance while the Standard version weighs in at 122 kg and the ABS equipped NVX tips the scales at 125 kg. With 5.5-litres of fuel in the tank Yamaha estimates the NVX 155 gets about 200 km range.

  Braking is done with a 230 mm disc and two-piston hydraulic calliper on the 14-inch front wheel, with single-channel ABS on the NVX ABS variant while a mechanical drum brake stops the 14-inch rear wheel. LED lighting is used for the head and tail light on the NVX and a USB charging port is located inside the front cowl.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Malaysians on podium at 2024 ARRC China round

  In Bikes, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 22 April 2024 11:08 am / 0 comment

  

  Despite a typhoon warning calling off Race 2, two Malaysians stood on the podium at the 2024 Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) round in Zhuhai International Circuit, China. At the conclusion of the weekend, Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of TKKR BMW Racing Team, now second in the Asia Superbike 1000 (ASB1000) standings while ex-MotoGP racer Hafizh Syahrin of JDT Racing Team is third.

  Hafizh, having joined the recently formed JDT Racing Team – JDT standing for Johor Darul Ta’zim – won Race 1 the day before handily, giving him 45 points in total. Rival Azlan Shah was third in Race 1, netting him 52 points after Round 1 in Thailand and Round 2 in China.

  At the top of the ASB1000 riders’ table is Andi Farid Izdihar of Honda Asia-Dream Racing with 65 points. In the SuperSports 600 category, Apiwath Wongthananon of Yamaha Tekhne Racing ASEAN leads the standings despite falling in Race 1 in China.

  

  Apiwath is followed by Adenanta Putra of Astra Honda Racing Team in second overall, with Helmi Azman of Idemitsu Boon Siew Honda Racing Team in third. For the Asia Production 250 cc category, Herjun Atna Firdaus of Astra Honda Racing tops the table, with Faerozi Toreqottullah of Yamaha Racing Indonesia and Syarifuddin Azman of Idemitsu Boon Siew Honda Racing in second and third respectively.

  In the Underbone 150 class, defending champion, Nazirul Izzat of UMA Racing Yamaha Maju Motor Asia is leading the championship. The young Malaysian is followed by Murobbil Vittoni and Fahmi Basam of Yamaha LFN HP969 Indonesia in second and third on the riders’ standings.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2024 Suzuki Avenis and Burgmann Street EX 125 scooters in Malaysia, priced at RM6,980 and RM7,500

  In Bikes, Local Bike News, Suzuki Motorcycles / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 19 April 2024 12:52 pm / 12 comments

  

  2024 Suzuki Burgmann Street EX 125

  Entering the Malaysian scooter market is the 2024 Suzuki Avenis, priced at RM6,980, and the 2024 Suzuki Burgmann Street EX, retailing at RM7,500. There is also the Suzuki Avenis GP Edition in Grand Prix colours, tagged at RM7,200.

  Stocks of the Suzuki Avenis and Burgmann are available immediately at all authorised Suzuki Malaysia dealers. All pricing does not include road tax, insurance and registration.

  For colour options, the Avenis gets three – Metallic Matte Fibroin Grey with Metallic Lush Green, Metallic Matte Black with Glass Sparkle Black – along with the racing replica Metallic Sonic Silver with Triton Blue ‘GP Edition’. The Burgmann gets two colour choices – Pearl Moon Stone Gray and Metallic Mat Black.

  

  

  

  

  The Suzuki Avenis and Burgmann were first seen at the KL Bike Show last year, both getting the same power plant, an air-cooled, single-cylinder mill displacing 125 cc. Power is claimed to be 8.58 hp at 6,750 rpm with a maximum torque of 10 Nm coming in. at 5,500 rpm.

  The Burgmann gets the Suzuki Eco Performance Alpha (SEP-α) engine with Engine Auto Stop-Start (EASS) which shuts down at stops. This is complemented by the Suzuki Silent Starter System for quiet engine starts.

  

  2024 Suzuki Avenis 125 GP Edition

  Targetted to the young urban commuter, the Avenis comes with an LCD instrument panel that features an ‘ECO’ indicator for fuel efficient performance. 5.2-litres of fuel is contained in the tank, while the filler cap is located externally behind the seats to make refuelling easy.

  Meanwhile, the Burgmann is positioned as Suzuki’s premium small scooter, with extended floorboards and long wheelbase for rider ergonomics and ride stability. Riding conveniences include a 21.5-litre storage compartment, twin helmet hooks and two utility hooking points while the front cowl compartment includes a USB charging port.

  2024 Suzuki Avenis 125

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  
  2024 Suzuki Burgmann Street EX 125

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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