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• TailG Ebixon Bold and Torq electric scooters launched in Malaysia – RM9k and RM15k, pre-orders open

  In Bikes, Electric motorcycles, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 22 November 2022 6:46 pm / 7 comments

  

  TailG Ebixon Bold

  New entries into the Malaysian electric motorcycle (e-bike) scene are the TailG Ebixon Bold and Ebixon Torq electric scooters, priced at RM9,000 and RM14,999, respectively. Launched in Kuala Lumpur, the TailG e-bikes are imported from Tailing Electric Vehicle, Dongguan, China by Ni Hsin EV Tech and manufactured in its facility in Seri Kembangan, Selangor with pre-orders taken for delivery in the first quarter of 2023.

  The two e-bikes on offer by Ni Hsin are intended for different market segments in Malaysia – the Bold for personal electric mobility and the Torq for the small business and delivery sector. As a delivery vehicle, the Torq comes with twin swappable 72 volt 50 Ah lithium batteries, equating to 7.2 kWh, weighing 23 kg each.

  Charging uses domestic current with a claimed charging time between two to eight hours, using an off vehicle charger rated at an output of 72 volts DC at eight amperes. The batteries drive a brushless 72 volt hub-mounted electric motor rated at 5 kW and 74Nm of torque.

  

  

  

  This gives the Torq a claimed range of 200 km and governed top speed of 90 km/h, and there are two colour choices available. Weight for the Torq is listed as 85 kg with a maximum vehicle payload of 233 kg. Braking is done with hydraulic discs front and rear, with 12-inch wheels shod with 90/90 and 110/70 tubeless tyres.

  For the commuter rider, the Bold is intended for short journeys in urban areas, with a range of 120 km and a governed maximum speed of 70 km/h. This achieved by the use of twin 72 volt 22 Ah lithium swappable batteries – the equivalent of 3.17 kWh – weighing 11 kg each while a 1.5 kW hub-mounted electric motor delivers 35 Nm of torque.

  

  TailG Ebixon Torq

  Like the Torq, the Bold uses an off-vehicle charger using domestic current, with a charging time of between two to eight hours. The Bold weighs 91 kg with a maximum payload of 252 kg with suspension done with telescopic forks in front and twin shock absorbers in the rear.

  Rolling on 13-inch front and 12-inch read wheels, the Bold uses a 130/60 tubeless tyre in front and a 120/70 rubber at the back, with three colour choices. The instrument panel is an LCD cluster and a USB charging port is provided as part of the standard equipment along with LED lighting.

  TailG Ebixon Bold

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  
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• Smart Tunnel reminds that motorcycles aren’t allowed in, no insurance coverage if an accident happens

  In Bikes, Local News / By Anthony Lim / 21 November 2022 7:57 pm / 13 comments

  

  The Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel, better known as the Smart Tunnel, is one of the stretches in the Klang Valley that motorcycles and heavy vehicles aren’t allowed access, and this has been the case in the 15 years the route has been in operation.

  Recorded public notice that motorbikes are prohibited from using the tunnel go all the way back to 2008, and reminders continue today in the form of signage mounted at the various ingresses going into the four km-long, double-deck motorway.

  Of course, that hasn’t stopped bikers from using the tunnel, with enough videos and posts on social media highlighting this illegal activity over the years, despite repeated calls for motorcyclists to stop doing so. The reason for denying its use to two-wheeled vehicles is simple – the tunnel is narrow, and the potential for mishaps are high.

  1200Hrs Penunggang dan pembonceng tidak dilindungi insurans jika berlaku kemalangan di dalam terowong. Mengapa ambil risiko? Sayangilah nyawa yang tersayang. Keselamatan anda keutamaan kami.#SMARTTunnel pic.twitter.com/VqWk9oTtC2

  — Smart Tunnel (@Smarttunnel) November 21, 2022

  Earlier today, its operator, Smart, once again issued a warning to motorcyclists that two-wheeled vehicles are not allowed access to the tunnel. In a tweet, Smart added the point that motorcyclists and pillion riders are not covered by insurance should they be involved in an accident inside the tunnel.

  On its website, the company states that the only vehicles allowed to use the Smart Tunnel are passenger cars, MPVs and SUVs, the height of which does not exceed two metres. There are three entry/exit routes for the Smart Tunnel, namely at Sungai Besi, next to RMAF airport in Jalan Tun Razak, at the Kg Pandan roundabout, next to RHB Bank in Jalan Sultan Ismail and at the Park Royal Hotel traffic light, next to Berjaya Times Square.

   

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• 2022 sees Ducati as MotoGP and WSBK team champs

  In Bikes, Ducati, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 21 November 2022 1:48 pm / 0 comment

  

  A dominant season for Ducati Corse as the Italian team finishes the 2022 World Superbike Championship (WSBK) season in Philip Island, Australia, with the Team and Constructor’s titles. After clinching the rider’s World Championship title the previous week in Mandalika, Indonesia, Alvaro Bautista of Aruba.IT won the Superpole race before cementing Ducati’s name on the trophy for the manufacturer’s title.

  This was done in convincing fashion as the Philip Island track was wet after a short downpour just before the start of Superpole. However, Bautista, starting in pole position, elected to remain with slick tyres front and rear causing him to slip to 16th position as the grid overtook him.

  The gamble on using slicks paid off for Bautista as the track dried, with the Spaniard rapidly making his way to the front. Two laps from the end of Superpole, Bautista took the front position and went on to win the race.

  

  A dry but red-flagged Race 2, five laps from the end, saw Bautista leading the pack after scrapping with Sam Lowes, Scott Redding, 2021 WSBK champion Toprak Razgatlioglu and Jonathan Rea with Red pushing hard for a win. “What can I say: I am really happy to have ended the season like this, giving great satisfaction to the whole Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team. I think the Superpole Race was one of the best victories for me in World Superbike,” said Bautista.

  “On the grid, I spoke with Giulio (Nava) and I asked to put the slick on. I had confidence even though after the warm-up lap I had some doubts,” added the 37-year old rider from Talavera de la Reina, Spain.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2022 ARRC: Zaqhwan Zaidi is ASB1000 champion

  In Bikes, Honda Motorcycles, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 21 November 2022 9:34 am / 0 comment

  

  A two-year wait due to the Covid pandemic came to an end as Malaysian racer Zaqhwan Zaidi is crowned 2022 Asia Road Racing Superbike ASB1000 champion at the final round in Buriram, Thailand. The 37-year old, who hails from Kajang, Selangor, rides for Honda Asia-Dream Racing and this is his first time as ASB1000 champion, following his success in winning the 600 cc championship a few years ago.

  Speaking on his championship win, Zaqhwan was elated, ““I have no words to describe the happiness that I feel right now but I would like to say a big thank you to all those who have supported me in my journey. I would like to thank the team for the great setup of the machine.”

  Riding a Honda CBR1000RR-R, Zaqhwan entered the second race of the weekend, the fifth and final round of the series, as clear favourite, finishing fifth to clinch his ASB1000 title. Eventual winner of the race was Suhaithai Chaemsup of EEST NJT Racing, followed by Ikuhiro Enokido of SDG Motor Sports HARC-PRO Ph and 2019 ARRC ASB1000 champion Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman of ONEXOX BMW TKKR Team.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2022 Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 joins lineup

  In Bikes, International Bike News, Royal Enfield / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 17 November 2022 6:37 pm / 9 comments

  

  2022 Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

  The lineup of 650 capacity motorcycles from Royal Enfield gets a new addition, the 2022 Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650, revealed at the EICMA show in Italy. Carrying cruiser styling, the Super Meteor is an all new design including the chassis, and is the first Royal Enfield motorcycle to carry an LED headlight.

  Motive power is the same as its stable mates, the Continental GT650 and Interceptor 650 (priced at RM48,500 and RM45,500 in Malaysia, respectively), an air-/oil-cooled parallel-twin displacing 650 cc and fed by EFI. The Super Meteor produces a claimed 47 PS at 7,250 rpm and 52.3 Nm of torque at 5,650 rpm with power going to the back wheel via chain drive and a six-speed gearbox.

  

  

  

  Weighing in at 241 kg, the front end is held up by 43 mm diameter upside-down forks with a travel of 120 mm while the back is fitted with twin shock absorbers with 101 mm of travel and preload adjustment. Wheel sizing is 19-invhes in front and 16-inches at the back, shod with 100/90 and 150/80 rubber.

  Braking is done with a single 320 mm brake disc in front grabbed by a two-piston hydraulic calliper and a single 300 mm disc at the rear with two-piston brake calliper. Two-channel ABS is standard equipment and the Super Meteor carries 15.7-litres of fuel in the tank.

  

  Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Tourer

  Information the rider needs is displayed on a combination analogue and digital main meter while ancillary information is shown in a secondary round LCD panel which also shows navigation information when connected to the rider’s smartphone. Other riding conveniences include a 5 Volt USB charging socket.

  Aside from the base model Super Meteor 650, there is also a Tourer version fitted with factory accessories. These include a pillion seat back rest and windshield with the rider having a choice of seven different paint schemes to choose from.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2023 Aprilia RS660 Extrema – 100 hp, 166 kg

  In Aprilia, Bikes, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 17 November 2022 1:06 pm / 3 comments

  

  At the recent EICMA show in Italy, Aprilia presented the 2023 Aprilia RS660 Extrema. Touted as the sportiest version of the current RS 660 model range, the Extrema name calls back to the Aprilia 125 Extrema produced from 1992 to 1994.

  The Extrema tips the scales at 166 kg dry, some 3 kg lighter than the standard Aprilia RS660. Power remains the same at 100 hp at 10,000 rpm and 67 Nm of torque at 8,500 rpm from 660 cc, parallel-twin mill.

  Weight savings is achieved by the use of a new and lighter street-legal exhaust system by SC Project with carbon silencer. Unlike the “base” RS660 which has the exhaust can sitting underneath the engine, the Extrema has its exhaust placed on the right side.

  

  

  

  More weight is reduced with the use of front mudguard and new design belly pan in carbon-fibre. A single-seat cowl replaces the pillion seating of the RS660, with the pillion seat supplied should the rider desire to put the Extrema to dual-seat duty.

  The Extrema comes with a full suite of riding aids including traction control, cornering ABS, engine brake, engine map, and wheelie control – all adjustable. An added feature of the Extrema is software that allows the rider to set the standard equipment quickshifter in race shift pattern.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• KTM puts RM141.7 million into MV Agusta motorcycles

  In Bikes, International Bike News, MV Agusta / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 17 November 2022 10:20 am / 7 comments

  

  After its acquisition of a stake in Italian motorcycle maker MV Agusta Motor, Austrian firm KTM has announced a capital increase of 30 million euro (RM141.7 million). KTM, a division of Pierer Mobility and famed for its off-road and edgy performance road bikes, currently has a shareholding of 25.1% in MV Agusta.

  The capital injection also includes seats on MV Agusta’s board of directors for two members of KTM’s senior management team. “The principal goals of our alliance will be the consolidation of our core business and the production of high-performance motorcycles in the premium segment,” said Timur Sardarov, CEO of MV Agusta, in a press statement.

  The Varese, Italy, motorcycle maker has had a troubled financial history, including involvement with Mercedes-AMG, Harley-Davidson and Russian investment group Black Ocean as well as being previously owned by Malaysian car maker Proton. For MV Agusta in Malaysia, the latest news is the brand is set to return under the aegis of AFY Mobility with motorcycles to be assembled locally in Shah Alam, Selangor.

   

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• 2022 KTM 890 Duke R and RC390 first ride in Malaysia

  In Bike Reviews, Bikes, KTM / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 16 November 2022 6:27 pm / 3 comments

  

  With the release of the 2022 KTM 890 Duke R naked sports (priced at RM75,800) and the RC390 (RM33,800) sportsbike in Malaysia, paultan.org was invited to take both out for a media test ride at Sepang International Circuit (SIC). Intended for very different market segments, the 890 Duke R and RC390 round out KTM’s stable of road bikes in Malaysia.

  For the 890 Duke R, this naked sports goes up against the likes of the Ducati Monster and Streetfighter V2, Triumph 765RS and Yamaha MT-09 in the local market. A development of the previous generation Duke 790 “The Scalpel”, the 890 Duke R gets the tinker “The Super Scalpel” and turns things up a notch.

  Like the 790, the 890 Duke R carries a parallel-twin power plant, in this form putting out 119 hp and 99 Nm of torque from 889 cc. As typical for KTM motorcycles, power goes through a six-speed gearbox – an optional up-and-down quickshifter is availabe – and PASC slipper clutch with chain drive to the rear wheel.

  

  As we were briefed on the day, the 890 Duke R is intended as a performance middleweight, for the rider who appreciates lots of engine torque and precise handling. This is borne out by the fully-adjustable WP front fork, with tuneable compression and rebound and fully-adjustable WP Apex monoshock at the back, with hydraulically adjustable preload as well as compression and rebound.

  The suspension is coupled with lightweight alloy wheels, minimising unsprung mass and allowing for faster turn-in and changes of direction. Taking the 890 Duke R out on the track, the bike was set to Sport mode, one of four available modes the others being Street, Rain and Track mode which switches off rear wheel ABS.

  Read about the first ride of the 2022 KTM 890 Duke R and RC390 after the jump.

   

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• Indian Scout Rogue custom by Hardnine Choppers

  In Bikes, Indian Motorcycle, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 16 November 2022 11:16 am / 0 comment

  

  What do you get when you cross a Freestyle Motocross star rider with a V-twin cruiser motorcycle? You get the Indian Scout Rogue by Hardnine Choppers, built by Danny Schneider from Switzerland.

  Schneider is an award-winning vintage custom builder with a reputation for exciting, performance orientated customs including what he says is his best ever build, a 1931 Indian Scout. This is reflected in the Scout Rogue by Hardnine which includes performance suspension and upgraded braking along with wheels from Roland Sands Design.

  

  

  The performance tracker wheels from Roland Sands allows the use of twin brake discs grabbed by Behringer callipers on the front wheel and activated by a Beringer master cylinder. Schneider created bespoke adapters and mounts for the wheels and the braking system to make everything fit.

  Cutting down the primary drive case, Schneider installed a Dynojet quickshifter to expedite starts and gear changes. Schneider also added wider footpegs to suit his riding style along with Ohlins front telescopic forks and Ohlins rear shock absorbers.

  

  After modifying the front triple tree to accept the Ohlins forks, Schneider replaced the handlebar with a 22 mm taller ProTaper unit fitted with ProTaper soft grips. The Scout Rogue’s headlamps cowl is adapted to work with the new handlebar position.

  The stripped back, racing feel of the Scout Rogue by Hardnine is also enhanced by miniature turn signals and the removal of the front fender for that flat tracker style. Completing the look, Schneider’s Scout Rogue gets a bobbed rear fender and minimalist turn signals.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2023 BMW Motorrad R1250RS updated, new colours

  In Bikes, BMW Motorrad, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 16 November 2022 9:21 am / 0 comment

  

  2023 BMW Motorrad R1250RS Icegrey

  Upgraded for next year is the 2023 BMW Motorrad R1250RS sports-tourer (priced at RM106,500 in Malaysia for the 2022 model). New for 2023 are three colour options, the base colour of Icegrey along with the Sport and Triple Black colour variants.

  Power comes from BMW Motorrad’s iconic boxer-twin, displacing 1,254 cc and producing 136 hp at 7,250 rpm with maximum torque rated at 143 Nm at 6,250 rpm with Shiftcam variable intake valve timing. Power goes through a six-speed gearbox and shaft final drive and BMW lists the R1250RS as being capable of over 200 km/h with an average fuel consumption of 4.75 litres per 100 km.

  Standard equipment is Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), three riding modes including an “ECO” mode and Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), BMW Motorrad’s version of cornering ABS. Available as an option is Riding Modes Pro with additional riding modes and new riding mode preselection as well as engine drag torque control (MSR).

  

  

  2023 BMW Motorrad R1250RS – Sport (left), Triple Black

  Also new are the LED turn signals and a new shop for the LED DRLs as well as a kit to turn the R1250RS into a solo motorcycle – the R1250RS Sport and Triple Black come standard as a single-seater – while should the rider feel the need, slightly wider and higher tube handlebars are available as an option.

  Other customisation options include BMW Motorrad’s Option 719 billet accessories and low and tall seat options, adjusting seat height to 760 mm and 840 mm from the standard 820 mm. In the cockpit, the TFT-LCD instrument panel now features a “Sport” core screen, showing real-time information about the rider’s current and maximum lean angle.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2022 ATC: Hakim Danish first ever Malaysian champ

  In Bikes, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 13 November 2022 10:26 pm / 2 comments

  

  At the conclusion of the 2022 Asia Talent Cup (ATC) round in Mandalika, Indonesia on the weekend, Malaysian motorcycle racer Hakim Danish emerged champion. This is the first time a Malaysian has won the ATC riders’ championship, with Hakim standing on the podium seven times during the season, four times on the top step.

  In a hard fought battle in Race 1 with Shinya Ezawa which saw the duo swapping places with Briton Carter Thompson, Hakim ended the day with a narrow six point lead over Ezawa. paultan.org spoke to Hakim on the day, with the young Terengganu lad saying with his P3 grid start position, he was hoping for a quick takeoff at the beginning to put some distance between himself and the pack.

  

  During Race 2, Hakim managed a clean start but got caught in a fracas, with him brushing fairings with another rider and losing some places. Hakim quickly and successfully performed several overtakes, leaving the rest of the ATC racers behind and chasing down eventual race winner Veda Ega Pratama of Indonesia.

  Settling down into second position behind Pratama who showed an admirable turn of speed, at one point gapping third place finisher Ezawa by almost 10 seconds, Hakim played the safe game to clinch the championship. “I am really happy with this 2022 season. I would like to say thank you to all my sponsors, my family, ZK Racing crews, Asia Talent Cup crews, and to everyone who supported me. I will work harder and achieve more titles in the future,” said Hakim.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Police looking for political party convoy marshals

  In Bikes, Cars, Local Bike News, Local News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 10 November 2022 4:03 pm / 62 comments

  

  Negeri Sembilan police are looking for five individuals acting as convoy marshals.The group on motorcycles was recorded on video stopping traffic in Taman Desa Dahlia, Senawang, to allow a convoy of eight vehicles marked with the logo of a Malaysian political party.

  According to a statement from Negeri Sembilan police chief Deputy Commissioner Ahmad Dzaffir Yusoff, the incident was detected through a video clip going viral on local social media. The riders are seen flying the flag of a political party and stopping traffic at the traffic light at the aforementioned location earlier this week.

  Saying the action is dangerous to other road users, Deputy Commissioner Ahmad Dzaffir said police are now tracing all drivers and riders involved in the incident. “Their actions acting as a marshal to control and stop traffic is an offence under Section 21(1) of the Police Act, 1967,” he said.

  Deputy Commissioner Ahmad Dzaffir explained such an offence is subject to a RM500 fine or a maximum six months jail, or both. “Per section 79(2) of the Road Transport Act, 1987 concerning disregard of traffic signals and directions, any individual committing an offence can be fined not less than RM300 and not more than RM2,000,” he added.

  In his statement, Deputy Commissioner Ahmad Dzaffir urged political parties to obey the road traffic laws in the campaign period leading up to the 15th Malaysian General Election (PRU15).

   

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• 2022 EICMA: Suzuki V-Strom 800DE launched

  In Bikes, International Bike News, Suzuki Motorcycles / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 10 November 2022 1:50 pm / 1 comment

  

  Aside from the GSX-8S, another motorcycle from Suzuki made its appearance at the 2022 EICMA show, the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE. Retaining the looks of the original V-Strom, the 800DE is updated with modern conveniences including tiered LED headlights.

  The focus of the 800DE is its all-new engine, a parallel-twin displacing 776 cc with 270-degree crankshaft and balance weights. No information on engine power was revealed but power goes through a six-speed gearbox equipped with Suzuki Clutch Assist System (SCAS).

  Four ride modes are available on the V-Strom 800DE – Active, Basic, Comfort and Gravel. Mode A, or Active, is the most aggressive while Mode C, or Comfort, dials things back a little while Gravel mode allows the rear tyre to spin a bit without power being cut off.

  

  

  

  The 800DE is also equipped with the Suzuki Traction Control System (STCS), with four rider selectable levels. Traction control can be switched off if the rider so desires and two-wheel ABS can be set to front wheel only mode.

  Showa supplies the suspension for the 800DE, with upside-down forks giving 220 mm of travel while a monoshock with gas reservoir and adjustable for preload holds up the rear end. The 800DE comes fitted with a 21-inch front wheel and 17-inch rear, giving Suzuki’s adventure-tourer 220 mm of ground clearance with the rider seated 855 mm off the ground.

  

  Riding conveniences include a 5-inch TFT-LCD screen as well as a quickshifter as standard equipment. 20-liters of fuel is carried in the tank while a three-level windshield and USB charging port is added to the equipment specification sheet.

  The V-Strom 800DE weioghs in at 230 kg and is accompanied by a range of optional accessories. These include mounted luggage, hand warmers, fog lights, centre stand and engine guard, all sold separately.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2022 EICMA: Honda CL500 makes European debut

  In Bikes, Honda Motorcycles, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 10 November 2022 11:34 am / 3 comments

  

  Making an appearance at the 2022 EICMA show in Milan, Italy is the the 2023 Honda CL500 middleweight cruiser. The CL500 takes design inspiration from Honda’s ‘CL’ series motorcycles from the 1970s and 80s.

  A trellis frame formed from round section steel tubes holds the 471 cc, DOHC two-cylinder mill. Power is claimed to be 46 hp at 8,500 rpm with 43.4 Nm of torque at 6,250 rpm going through a six-speed gearbox equipped with assist and slipper clutch to the rear wheel.

  Calling it a “street scrambler” Honda has fitted the CL500 with a 19-inch front wheel and 17-inch rear along with a high-mounted exhaust exiting on the right. Tyre sizing is 110/80 in front and 150/70 at the back with suspension using telescopic forks and twin preload-adjustable shock absorbers.

  

  

  

  Braking is done with a single 310 mm diameter disc on the front wheel, clamped by a two-piston hydraulic calliper while the rear wheel gets a 240 mm disc and single-piston calliper. Two-channel ABS is standard equipment and Honda says the CL500 is capable of light off-roading.

  In the cockpit, a round LCD screen located just behind the handlebars displays all the necessary information including a gear position indicator. With LED lighting throughout, the CL500 has a seat height of 790 mm, tipping the scales at 192 kg with 12-liters of fuel in the tank.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2022 EICMA: Italjet Dragster 500 concept revealed

  In Bikes, International Bike News, Italjet / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 9 November 2022 5:17 pm / 2 comments

  

  Showing up at the EICMA motorcycle show in Italy is the Italjet Dragster 500 Concept. Like the Italjet Dragster 125 (RM29,500) and Dragster 200 (RM34,800) recently launched in Malaysia, the Dragster 500 features a minimalist industrial design with frame on display.

  Looking a lot like one of Rudy Norman’s GTB creations, the Dragster 500 comes with oversized tyres front and rear. The multi-link hub-steering front suspension of the Dragster 125/200 is going, replaced with upside-down forks of a suitably beefy size.

  

  Inside the engine room, a 450 cc single takes up residence with a claimed 43 hp at 8,000 rpm and 43 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm. The power plant is coupled to a six-speed gearbox and chain final drive which sort of makes it more of a supercub like the Yamaha Y15ZR or Honda RS150R.

  A 160-section rear tyre fills up the rear end of the Dragster 500, fitted to a 15-inch wheel. Italjet says the Dragster 500 weighs about 180 kg with 12 litres of fuel in the tank and is expected to enter the scooter market in 2024.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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