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Upcoming Suzuki GSX-R1000 To Feature New Aero

2024 marks a significant milestone for sportbikes as it commemorates 40 years since Suzuki introduced the revolutionary GSX-R template that still serves as the foundation for modern sportbike design.

New patent application from Suzuki suggests that changes are on the horizon for the GSX-R1000, focusing on enhancing its aerodynamics.
The current GSX-R1000, largely unchanged since its introduction as an all-new model in 2017, is due for an update.

This revamp aims not only to improve its competitiveness in the showroom but also to meet the latest Euro 5 emissions limits, which caused the model to be withdrawn from the European market at the end of last year due to noncompliance.

Suzuki’s recent patent application reveals the company’s continued commitment to technological advancement for its superbike lineup, despite a waning interest in racing. The patent showcases an innovative fairing concept, promising to enhance cooling efficiency and minimize drag. Although the application lacks detailed bike renderings, the engine and frame shapes align with those of the GSX-R1000.

The proposed improvement focuses on optimizing airflow into the radiator, located just behind the front wheel. By refining the passage between the upper side of the front fender and the lower surface of the nose fairing, Suzuki aims to eliminate the common issue faced by conventional faired bikes. These motorcycles typically feature a void beneath the nose, necessitated by the fork’s movement. Unfortunately, this void allows some airflow that should be directed to the radiator to instead be drawn through the gap.

While the GSX-R1000 impressed upon its launch in 2017, it now lags behind its main competitors, particularly in terms of aerodynamics. Many of its rivals have adopted MotoGP-inspired winglets, for instance.

Additionally, the current engine configuration fails to comply with Euro 5 standards, adding further impetus for an update. In 2019, Suzuki submitted patent applications for an upgraded computer-controlled variable valve timing system, intended to replace the purely mechanical, centrifugal VVT present in the current model. Such an enhancement would undoubtedly aid in achieving emissions certification.

Qianjiang Reveals Plans for New V4 Engine

Qianjiang, the parent company of Benelli, is reportedly developing a new V-4 engine that will power the company’s future motorcycle models.

QJ Motor plans to introduce it’s own V4 engine in the near future.
The V4 powertrain is said to be around the 1L mark and offers more than 200hp.

The engine has been featured in several patent applications published in China recently, revealing that it is a 90-degree V-4 engine with double overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder, somewhere around the 1,000cc mark.

*the new patent showcased a 90-degree V4 engine.

Although the engine’s intended motorcycle model is unknown, some of the patent drawings feature the QJMotor logo, indicating that it will appear in at least one model in the company’s fast-growing QJMotor range. However, Qianjiang already shares its current engines across both the QJMotor and Benelli lineups, making it likely that the V-4 engine will eventually appear under the Benelli banner.

QJMotor range already includes more than 30 motorcycles, ranging from 50cc to 900cc. Therefore, the addition of a V-4 engine will help the company achieve its goal of having every type of combustion engine in its motorcycle lineup.

Qianjiang’s new V-4 engine project is a significant step towards establishing the company’s presence in the high-performance market.

Tinjauan Dekat Paten Enjin V4 Keluaran CFMoto Dengan 204HP

CFMoto merupakan antara jenama motosikal dari China yang cukup serius dalam membangunkan jentera berkualiti dan berprestasi tinggi.

Kerjasama dengan KTM termasuk di Kejuaraan Dunia Moto3 menjadi bukti komitmen yang ditonjolkan CFMoto dalam mengukuhkan jenama itu di pentas antarabangsa.

Menariknya, beberapa model yang diperkenalkan antaranya 250SR, 700CL-X, 650MT, 800MT dan terbaru 450SR bingkas mencuri tumpuan di pasaran global.

Bagaimanapun, terdapat perkembangan menarik yang timbul mengenai CFMoto apabila jenama itu dilaporkan bakal memperkenalkan jentera ‘superbike’ dengan enjin 1000cc tidak lama lagi.

Perkara itu disahkan menerusi paten enjin yang telah difailkan pada Jun tahun lalu dan hanya baru-baru ini akses kepada maklumat tersebut dibuka kepada orang ramai.

Paten tersebut mendedahkan jentera ‘superbike’ itu akan bernadikan enjin 4-silinder dengan konfigurasi V4. Lebih menarik, dokumen terbabit menyebut enjin V4 itu akan menawarkan 204hp.

Ada yang mendakwa enjin tersebut dibangunkan daripada jentera prototaip KTM RC16 di MotoGP. Bagaimanapun, penilaian kami selepas melihat paten tersebut, ternyata platform itu langsung tidak menyerupai enjin yang dihasilkan KTM sebelum ini. Malah, paten tersebut difailkan di bawah nama CFMoto semata-mata bukan nama rasmi hasil kerjasama dua belah pihak.

Oleh itu, kami dijangkakan enjin 1000cc dengan konfigurasi V4 ini adalah hasil kerja tangan CFMoto sendiri tanpa sebarang bantuan luar.

Buat masa ini kami difahamkan, enijn V4 itu akan diguna pakai pada dua jenis model, sportbike dan naked.

Difahamkan, model naked itu juga akan membuat penampilan sulung sekurang-kurangnya lewat tahun ini namun, belum ada sebarang perkembangan mengenai model ‘sportbike’ tersebut.

Apa yang pasti, kemunculan jentera ‘full-fairing’ dengan enjin 1000cc V4 dari CFMoto itu akan berlaku tidak lama lagi sekaligus memberi saingan kepada jenama motosikal Jepun dan Eropah.

Selain CFMoto, satu lagi pengeluar motosikal dari China, QJMotor sedang membangunkan jentera sportbike 1000cc hasil kerjasama dengan MV Agusta. Mengguna pakai enjin dan chasis daripada MV Agusta Brutale 1000 RR, model itu juga dijangka akan dilancarkan sebagai model 2024.

MV Agusta is planning a new halo F4 superbike model

MV Agusta CEO confirms that a new F4 superbike is in the works, and it will be an ‘ultra-premium’ halo model.

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Gallery: Check out the BMW M1000RR 50 Years M in all its glory!

New BMW M1000RR 50 Years M special celebrates half a century of perhaps the fastest and most powerful letter ever in the motoring world.

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2022 Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory now available from RM169,900

Lightly refreshed 2022 Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory is now available in Malaysia from RM169,900, packs 217HP, GP-style aero and increased torque.

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Honda CB1000R Neo Sports Café updated for 2020

The Honda CB1000R Neo Sports Café was introduced into the Malaysian market back in 2018 and now, there’s and updated 2020 model that has just been introduced with minor changes to the package. We’ve tested the current Honda CB1000R Neo Sports Café and you’ll find our official review at the end for those who are interested to know more. (more…)

GP Qatar: Vinales Bermula Di Petak Depan

Pelumba Yamaha, Maverick Vinales berjaya merebut petak utama bagi aksi pembukaan saingan MotoGP 2019 di Qatar selepas mengungguli sesi kelayakan penuh drama.

Vinales meneruskan aksi mantap dari ujian pra-musim di Litar Losail untuk menewaskan wakil Ducati, Andrea Dovizioso dengan perbezaan 0.198 saat sementara juara bertahan, Marc Marquez terpaksa akur dengan kedudukan ketiga.

Jorge Lorenzo – yang membuat penampilan pertama musim ini bersama Honda – terbabas ketika memasuki selekoh kedua dengan sesi kelayakan berbaki tiga minit sekaligus memaksa pelumba berusia 31 tahun itu memulakan perlumbaan di petak ke-15.

Sementara itu, wakil tunggal negara, Hafizh Syahrin (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) akan memulakan perlumbaan di petak ke-22. Pelumba berusia 24 tahun itu masih dalam fasa penyesuaian ekoran berpindah daripada jentera Yamaha ke jentera KTM musim ini.

Dalam perkembangan lain, wakil negara dalam saingan Moto2, Khairul Idham Pawi, akan memulakan saingan di petak ke-21.

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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR Dan ZX-6R 2019 Kini Di Malaysia! Dari RM79,900

Kawasaki Motors Malaysia Sdn Bhd (KMSB) dengan secara rasminya telah melancarkan model Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR dan Ninja ZX-6R 2019.
Pelancarannya telah diadakan di KLIMS 2018 bersama dengan pengenalan produk Kawasaki Genuine Oil.
Kedua-dua model ZX-10RR dan ZX-6R baharu telah ditetapkan pada harga RM159,900 dan RM79,900.

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2019 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR & ZX-6R now in Malaysia! From RM79,900

Kawasaki Motors Malaysia Sdn Bhd (KMSB) has officially launched the 2019 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR and the Ninja ZX-6R.
The launch was held at KLIMS 2018 together with the introduction of the Kawasaki Genuine Oil.
Both the new ZX-10RR and ZX-6R are priced at RM159,900 and RM79,900 respectively.

The good folks from Kawasaki Motors (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (KMSB) have successfully conducted one hell of a show-stopper earlier today with the launch of the all-new 2019 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R in conjunction with the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2018 (KLIMS). (more…)

Kalendar ARRC Musim 2019 Diumumkan – Pusingan baharu Di Korea Selatan!

Kalendar rasmi ARRC 2019 telah pun diumumkan di mana sejumlah tujuh buah pusingan akan berlangsung pada musim hadapan.
Buat pertama kalinya, Kejohanan FIM Asia Road Racing Championship akan menampilkan kelas premier 1,000cc yang baharu, iaitu ASB1000 (Asia Superbike).
Pusingan pertama akan berlangsung di Litar Antarabangsa Sepang (SIC) bermula dari 8 hingga 10 Mac 2019.

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ARRC 2019 season calendar announced – new round in South Korea!

The official ARRC 2019 calendar has been released where a total of seven rounds will commence next season.
For the very first time, The FIM Asia Road Racing Championship will feature a brand new 1000cc premier class, the ASB1000 (Asia Superbike).
The first round will take place at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) from 8 to 10 March 2019.

Attention to all fans and enthusiasts of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC), this news is for you. The 2019 season calendar is officially released and a total of seven rounds will take its course from 8 March 2019 all the way to 1 December 2019 right after the official test session will commence on 5 and 6 March 2019 at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC). (more…)

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2024 marks a significant milestone for sportbikes as it commemorates 40 years since Suzuki introduced the revolutionary GSX-R template that still serves as the foundation for modern sportbike design.

Qianjiang, the parent company of Benelli, is reportedly developing a new V-4 engine that will power the company’s future motorcycle models.

MV Agusta CEO confirms that a new F4 superbike is in the works, and it will be an ‘ultra-premium’ halo model.

New BMW M1000RR 50 Years M special celebrates half a century of perhaps the fastest and most powerful letter ever in the motoring world.

Lightly refreshed 2022 Aprilia RSV4 1100 Factory is now available in Malaysia from RM169,900, packs 217HP, GP-style aero and increased torque.

Kawasaki Motors Malaysia Sdn Bhd (KMSB) has officially launched the 2019 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR and the Ninja ZX-6R.

The launch was held at KLIMS 2018 together with the introduction of the Kawasaki Genuine Oil.

Both the new ZX-10RR and ZX-6R are priced at RM159,900 and RM79,900 respectively.

The official ARRC 2019 calendar has been released where a total of seven rounds will commence next season.

For the very first time, The FIM Asia Road Racing Championship will feature a brand new 1000cc premier class, the ASB1000 (Asia Superbike).

The first round will take place at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) from 8 to 10 March 2019.

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