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• 2010 Petronas MotoGP Carnival kicks off in KLCC!

  In Bikes, Local News, Yamaha / By Danny Tan / 6 October 2010 12:02 am / 12 comments

  

  Petronas sponsors some of the top racing teams in the world, and celebrating the return of the Fiat Yamaha Team to its “home away from home” race, the national oil company kicked-off its 2010 Petronas MotoGP Carnival over the weekend. The nine-day event at the Esplanade in KLCC will run until Sunday 10 October. This weekend, Sepang plays host to the Malaysian round of the MotoGP.

  The highlight of the carnival will be the special appearance by 2010 MotoGP championship leader Jorge Lorenzo of the Fiat Yamaha Team today (6 October) from 5.30 pm. Also making an appearance at the carnival is Malaysia’s very first Moto2 wildcard rider, Md Zamri Baba the following day. Lorenzo is favourite to win this year’s MotoGP. He leads the table with 297 points from Dani Pedrosa’s 228. The latter crashed in Japan last weekend and fractured his collarbone.

  The two Yamaha YZR-M1 bikes of Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo will be on display throughout the carnival. Other activities include a safety riding clinic by Hong Leong Yamaha and performances by local artistes. Daily trivia and contests offer visitors a chance to win attractive prizes. Buying VR46, JL99 and Petronas-Alpinestars merchandise gives fans a chance to win autographed Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi helmets. Tickets for the Malaysian GP will also be on sale.

   

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• Smart releases offcial pictures of their escooter concept

  In Bikes, Concept Cars, smart / By Jacob Alexander / 23 September 2010 12:04 pm / 7 comments

  

  Smart has just released official pictures of their escooter concept. Looks wise, it sports LED lights, solar cells and a green/white paint scheme. The scooter uses a 48-volt lithium ion battery pack, which gives it an approximate range of 100 kilometres over a single charge. When juice does run out, a normal household socket could be used to recharge the batteries.

  In terms of performance you can expect the scooter to reach a top speed of 45km/h, as it is driven by a disc shaped wheel hub motor in the rear wheel with an output of 4kW/5.3hp. Apart from the powertrain, Smart say that the chassis structure is based on the tridion safety cell of the Smart Fortwo”, with the use of swappable plastic body panels.

  

  Other features available with the Smart escooter are anti lock brakes, Blind Spot Assist and an airbag that is tucked under the handle bar paneling. Just like the Mini E Scooter, the Smart escooter also has a compartment for an iPhone. It replaces the normal instrument panel and gives you speed, range, battery status and it can also act as a navigation system. An image gallery is available after the jump.
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• Citroen Survolt concept takes on the Agni Z2 electric bike!

  In Bikes, Citroën, Videos / By Jacob Alexander / 23 September 2010 12:04 pm / 10 comments

  

  The battle of the electrics has commenced! The all-electric Citroen Survolt concept recently went head to head with the fully electric Agni Z2 motorbike, at UK’s Thruxton Race Circuit. Behind the wheel of the Citroen Survolt was none other than Le Mans racer Vanina Ickx and piloting the electric bike was British superbike racer Jenny Tinmouth.

  The Survolt concept as we know, is capable of accelerating to 100km/h in under 5 seconds, going on to reach a top speed of 260km/h thanks to it’s 220kW/300hp twin electric motors. It’s 31kW lithium ion batteries allow the Survolt to offer up to 200 kilometers in terms of driving range.

  

  The Agni Z2 is no slouch either, even if it only produces about 50kW/65hp from its electric motor, it gets to the 100km/h mark in just 3.5 seconds! The two-wheeler’s top speed is figured at 209km/h.

  Catch the video of the two ladies of motorsport in action, as they take their electric monsters round the track. But don’t expect to hear the screams of roaring engines, just the whine of electric motors. Look for a picture gallery and a video after the jump.

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• Mini E Scooter concept – official pictures revealed!

  In Bikes / By Jacob Alexander / 23 September 2010 11:25 am / 11 comments

  

  BMW MINI have just released official pictures of the MINI electric concept scooter set for a Paris debut. The BMW-owned company is said to be showcasing the fully electric scooter in three trims. This will be made up of one that resembles the MINI E electric car, another sporting the classic British racing green and the final representing UK’s Mod subculture.

  Up until now the only information we’ve got about the powertrain is that it will employ a lithium ion battery. Other features include headlights and mirror design that is inspired by the Mini Cooper. There will also be a compartment for you to slot your Smartphone, that can be used as a sat nav device.

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• MINI and Smart to unveil electric scooter concepts in Paris

  In Bikes, BMW, International News, smart / By Jacob Alexander / 13 September 2010 1:48 pm / 1 comment

  

  Scooters seem to the in thing at Smart and BMW-owned MINI, as they both announced the presentation of electric models in Paris, at the end of the month.

  Along with a few sketches of the concept electric model, MINI has revealed plans of showcasing the scooters in three different trims. One will even feature a design similar to the MINI E project, their plug-in electric Cooper.

  

  No other details about the scooter have been released, but speculation has pointed to the use of lithium ion batteries in MINI’s bikes.

  Similarly, apart from a few sketches of their scooter concept, Smart has revealed very little of its electric concept. We’ll definitely keep you updated as more information is released at the Paris show. Look after the jump for more pictures.
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• Valentino Rossi moves to Ducati, signs two-year deal

  In Bikes, Ducati, Yamaha / By Danny Tan / 16 August 2010 9:51 am / 72 comments

  The rumours have been circulating for quite some time, but it’s now confirmed that the seven-time MotoGP champ has left Yamaha to join Ducati, signing a two-year deal with the Italian team. Rossi has been with Yamaha for seven years, a successful period that saw him win four world championships and 45 grands prix. At Ducati, he will replace Casey Stoner who will go to Honda next year. Ducati’s other rider is American Nicky Hayden.

  Rumours of Rossi leaving was first heard last autumn, when The Doctor sounded that Yamaha must ultimately choose between him or young hotshot teammate Jorge Lorenzo, as he did not believe in two equal number one riders. He hinted that Ducati will be the destination should he quit Yamaha. Here’s the romantic Italian bidding a sad farewell to his Japanese lover:

  “It is very difficult to explain in just a few words what my relationship with Yamaha has been in these past seven years. Many things have changed since that far-off time in 2004, but especially ‘she’, my M1, has changed. At that time she was a poor middle-grid position MotoGP bike, derided by most of the riders and the MotoGP workers. Now, after having helped her to grow and improve, you can see her smiling in her garage, courted and admired, treated as the ‘top of the class’.

  “Now the moment has come to look for new challenges; my work here at Yamaha is finished. Unfortunately even the most beautiful love stories finish, but they leave a lot of wonderful memories, like when my M1 and I kissed for the first time on the grass at Welkom, when she looked straight in my eyes and told me ‘I love you!'”

   

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• BMW “30 years GS” bikes are here, priced from RM75,500

  In Bikes, BMW Motorrad, Local News / By Jacob Alexander / 13 August 2010 4:08 pm / 34 comments

  

  BMW Group Malaysia has introduced four special edition bikes to celebrate the 30th anniversary of BMW Motorrad’s GS models. The “30 Years GS models” are based on the BMW R 1200 GS, R 1200 GS Adventure, F 800 GS and F 650 GS.

  Features exclusive to this anniversary edition include Alpine White non-metallic paint with three-colored decals, “30 Years GS” badging, cross-spoke wheels with their spoke rings in black epoxy finish and hand protectors. The eye catching seat is finished in red with a three-dimensional GS mark embossed on its sides. The Adventure model is fitted with a two-tone red and black seat.

  

  Besides those, 5 units of the BMW HP2 Sport Motorsport have been brought in. The Sport Motorsport distinguishes itself from its HP2 Sport predecessor by having its body painted in the BMW Motorsport colours. Further to this, forged aluminium wheels in Lupine Blue at the front and Alpine White at the rear, exclusive special edition green and black start number areas on the seat body, as well as special factory stickers provide further indication.

  This sport bike’s flat twin DOHC engine produces 133 hp at 8,750 rpm and 115 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm. Racing tech consist of the closely synchronised gearbox with shift assistant, fully adjustable Öhlins sports suspension, Brembo braking system and a 2D dashboard similar to the ones seen in MotoGP.

  For the 30 Years GS range, the R 1200 GS is priced at RM119,000 while the R 1200 GS Adventure comes in at RM125,500. Long haul tourer F 800 GS goes for RM88,000 while the smaller F 650 GS is priced at RM75,500. The HP2 Sport Motorsport will cost you RM163,888.

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• 2011 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 is mightier than ever

  In Cars, Ford, Harley-Davidson, International News / By Jacob Alexander / 11 August 2010 3:57 pm / 43 comments

  
  The Ford Harley Davidson F-150 is a dream truck for many, combining the capability of America’s most popular truck with the branding of Harley-Davidson. In this 2011 edition, a new 6.2-litre V8 from the F-150 SVT Raptor makes it the most powerful Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 ever offered. The big V8 delivers 411 hp, 588 Nm of torque and maximum trailer tow capacity of 9,300 pounds.

  The 2011 Ford-HD truck has a new front fascia and chrome grille, Harley-Davidson satin chrome badges, 22-inch Euroflange forged wheels enveloped in low profile performance tyres and the choice of Tuxedo Black or Ingot Silver paint. New graphics are also added to the hood and body side which feature dimensional satin chrome Harley-Davidson lettering. The graphics are reminiscent of the “speed scallops” used on hot rods.

  

  The cabin is in Tuxedo Black with engine turned finishing on door scuff plates and console lid. Leather seats come with accent color inserts and a unique badge. New standard content for 2011 includes the touch screen voice-activated navigation, a 4.2-inch “productivity screen” (multi info trip computer), power moonroof and remote start system.

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• Ducati Multistrada 1200 unveiled in Malaysia!

  In Bikes, Ducati, Local News / By Paul Tan / 30 June 2010 12:20 am / 26 comments

  

  Naza’s Ducati arm Next Bikes Sdn Bhd launches the new Ducati Multistrada 1200 earlier late last week and the event was graced by the lovely Joanna Belle Ng, Miss Unvierse Malaysia 2009.

  The Multistrada 1200 was first revealed at the 2009 Milan International Motorcycle Show. It’s described by Ducati as being four bikes in one, which combines the sport, touring, urban and enduro concepts. The bike has an upright riding position like a touring bike but is smaller. For safety, it includes a Bosch-Brembo ABS system on the S model and comes standard with an eight-stage traction control system, which has a response time in the milliseconds. Other standard equipment on the 1200S model includes the Ducati Electronic Suspension by Ohlins.

  

  “Ducati has designed a motorcycle to tackle all kinds of journeys and road surfaces using technology derived from the Bologna made race bikes in MotoGP and World Superbike,” said Naza Group Joint Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dato Hj SM Faisal Tan Sri Nasimuddin.

  Ducati aimed to make the 2010 Multistrada a far more flexible bike than anything it replaces. It was to offer proper sportsbike performance, true long-range touring abilities, easy commuting and a genuine ability to get off-road and play in the dirt. The new bike boasts some 150hp at 9,250rpm and 118.7Nm of torque at 7,500rpm, a detuned version of the 1198’s motor – more than the 90 horsepower of the older Multistrada 1100DS.

  

  Total ownership cost has been improved as well – Ducati has increased the time between major services to an owner-friendly 24,000km. The doubling of the mileage between valve clearance inspection has been made possible with the introduction of a new valve seat material that is combined with improved combustion efficiency and temperature management.

  The new Duke’s pricetag is anticipated to be between RM120k for the standard model up to RM139k for the top of the range, but confirmed pricing will only be unveiled later.
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• Marisa Miller does a burnout on a Harley Davidson

  In Bikes, Harley-Davidson, Videos / By Paul Tan / 21 May 2010 3:28 pm / 9 comments

  I know most of you have probably seen Marisa Miller in a swimsuit but have you seen her do a massive burnout on a Harley Davidson motorcycle? Yup, in her new ad campaign with Harley Davidson, Marisa had to do some of the bike stunts herself, and she shares her experience in the video above. There are a few more videos related to the ad campaign after the jump.
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• BMW celebrates 30 years of GS with special edition

  In Bikes, BMW Motorrad, International News / By Danny Tan / 13 May 2010 12:39 am / 15 comments

  

  The iconic BMW GS is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and BMW Motorrad takes the opportunity to offer a special “30 Years GS” edition, an exclusive model to commemorate three decades of the highly successful series, which started with the R 80 G/S of 1980. The anniversary model is available for the 110 bhp R 1200 GS pictured here as well as the R 1200 GS Adventure and smaller siblings F 800 GS and F 650 GS.

  Features exclusive to this anniversary edition include Alpine White non-metallic paint with three-colored decals, “30 Years GS” badging, cross-spoke wheels with their spoke rings in black epoxy finish and hand protectors. The eye catching seat is finished in red with a three-dimensional GS mark embossed on its sides. The Adventure model is fitted with a two-tone red and black seat.

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• Piaggio, Aprilia, Gilera and Vespa brands now under Naza

  In Aprilia, Bikes, Local News, Naza, Naza Bikes / By Danny Tan / 5 May 2010 11:13 am / 36 comments

  

  The Naza Group is the official distributor of marques from Chevy to Ferrari in the car market, and its bike division is now catching up fast, thanks to new additions Piaggio, Aprilia, Gilera and Vespa. The conglomerate has signed a Distributorship Agreement with the Piaggio Group to become the exclusive distributor for the latter’s four brands. Naza already has Ducati and Harley-Davidson in its bike stable.

  The signing was done by Naza’s Joint Group Executive Chairman Dato’ Hj SM Faisal and Piaggio Asia Pacific Managing Director, Mark Franklin, and was witnessed by Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry, Dato’ Mukhriz Tun Mahathir and Commercial Affairs Attache of the Italian Embassy, Fabrizio Vergamini.

  Naza will invest some RM6 million into this venture, which would include a retail showroom and after-sales facilities. The products will also will be distributed under the Naza World of Bikes umbrella. The company also has the option to import and distribute the other three brands in the Piaggio Group – Moto Guzzi, Scrabero and Derbi.

  Dato’ Hj SM Faisal said that the market for big bikes bucked 2009’s downward trend and significant growth is expected. “The total industry volume in 2009 dropped around 17% as compared to 2008. However the lifestyle segment increased approximately by 40%, from 1,800 units to 2,500 units in 2009. The segment is expected to further increase in 2010 to 3,000 units,” he pointed out.

  The Naza boss also revealed that both parties would explore the possibilities of locally assembling at least one of the brands for the ASEAN region.

   

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• Honda EV-neo electric scooter – perfect delivery machine

  In Bikes, Honda / By Danny Tan / 16 April 2010 1:54 pm / 35 comments

  

  Honda has revealed the latest prototype of its EV-neo electric scooter and announced plans to begin lease sales in Japan by the end of this year to businesses that provide delivery services.

  The EV-neo was designed with the durability required for commercial use, and when the maker of the Honda Cub says it’s durable, we’ll take their word for it. Powered by a Toshiba lithium-ion battery and a brushless motor, the EV-neo provides zero emissions commuting of “over 30km per charge”. This figure is calculated at 30 km/h on a flat road, so real world range should be less than that. 30 km isn’t much, which explains the delivery service target market. In Japan, these businesses need transport to move about swiftly in crowded inner cities, and don’t cover long distances.

  About 80% of the battery capacity will be charged in 20 minutes (200V power source) with a quick charger. Using a normal charger, a full charge takes four hours (100V). Honda says the EV-neo provides performance equivalent to that of a 50cc gasoline engine motorcycle. The electric motor’s immediate response and strong low end torque should make it a nippy little thing to ride.

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• Spotted: big time Lotus Racing fan’s motorcycle!

  In Bikes, Formula 1, Yamaha / By Paul Tan / 24 March 2010 12:46 pm / 211 comments

  

  Out of a sea of Yamaha 135LC bikes (I hope I got the bike right) going around KL roads, this is surely one that stands out. We spotted this bike on the way back from Sepang this morning. It’s decked out in full Lotus Racing livery, including Bridgestone and Proton ‘sponsor stickers’, even down to the colour of the wheels!

  

  There’s also a very small ‘signature’ that seems to say ‘Rimba Paintshop Design’ or something like that so that could be where he did the design. Looks pretty cool I must say, but it would be even better if he had a matching helmet and perhaps a Lotus Racing jacket.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• BMW M Bike: Don’t worry, I’m still rear-wheel drive!

  In Bikes, BMW, Laughs / By Danny Tan / 19 March 2010 9:36 am / 36 comments

  

  We’ve posted about smaller BMWs going front-wheel drive, but here’s a small BMW that keeps it true – it’s by the M division, lightweight and rear driven! This limited edition BMW M Bike features disc brakes, a cool matt anthracite frame, leather saddle and stylish rims and handles. There are M badges too, of course.

  BMW says that with the M Bike you’ll “attract a lot of attention – at least for a few seconds” as “the high total gear ratio transmission delivers astonishing speed” – they’re talking about the light and robust Shimano SLX gear system there. No turbos here, speed depends on your legpower, but at least you’ll be seated well on the fi’zi:k saddle (with red inlay) designed for comfort and superior grip. Other notable components include the Manitou Match suspension fork with 80 mm spring deflection. The M Bike weighs 12.9 kg.

  It is available in June online at www.bmw-shop.com, which also sells a full M Collection for you to look like a riding advertisement. Profits go to making real M cars. Larger image after the jump.
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