A great introduction video to showcase the features and the highlight of the 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S 650. Coming soon to Malaysia sometime next year with the price said to be lower than RM30,000.One thing that is interesting is that you can adjust the footrest in three step to suit your height. Not just that, you can also adjust the handlebar to make it fit to your reach.
Previously we have seen the Vulcan VN500 which has become a popular long time ago as a cruiser of choice. There is also Yamaha Virago XV535 at that time that rides along the road in Malaysia. I remember that it shows someone who rides a cruiser like this is a rich man since only rich man can buy big bikes. Now, at only RM30,000, almost everyone can enjoy what the rich man have too. Check out the video embed after the jump: (more…)
Givi Asia had just released the latest addition to its 2015 product range. This includes two new boxes, a few soft luggage bags, pouch bags and rainsuits.
First up is the E250 Wildcat, its just another interpretation of how a top box looks, still the standard soft rounded edges with a capacity of 25litres or one helmet.
Next is Givi’s new sidecase, the E22. Comes as a pair, these compact panniers are 22liters each which is slightly bigger than the E21 that has been in the market for so long.
But while the E21 rounded curves made it more suitable to fit on classic or cruiser bikes, the new E22 sharp lines fits better with modern bike design, naked, fully faired or DP.
Its slim profile makes it ideal for riders who need to keep it tight as to easily shuffle through the city traffic in their commute to work but still big enough for a weekend trip.
The E22 neat packaging also means it will not look out of place for smaller capacity bikes such as bikes in the 250cc range.
Max load is the standard 5kg with a top open design which means you don’t have to worry about spilling any gear when opening the box and sturdy grab handles makes it easy to handcarry.
Using is very convenient thanks to the patented Monokey system, it can be opened, locked and removed from the bike with just one key.
Moving on to the rainsuits, already known for their quality, Givi introduced four new rainsuits from the basic all black RRS02 to the PRS01 with high-vis colours.
While the PRS02 is just a plain rainsuit, the RRS01 comes with three vents, one on the back and two under the arms, pockets and a hood.
Last highlight is their latest addition of soft luggage, the PBP01 is a 30L waterproof backpack.
Comes with compression and stranum straps, and waist belt to keep thing stable on your back as you ride.
Two efficient reflective strips makes you more visible in bad weather or at night.
A bit bigger is the PCB01 which is a 40L waterproof duffle bag. Too big to be on your back while riding but just nice for you to strap on to the back seat and its easy to do so using the built-in tie down loops.
Do drop by their website at www.givi.com.my for more information.
The X-Lite X-802R Ultra Carbon MotoGP Edition 2015 Helmet shows all the signs of the great synergy between NolanGroup and MotoGP.
With the finest mixture of the best materials of Carbon Fibre and Red, it bears the colours of MotoGP and of NolanGroup, showing their dynamism and the fiery passion that they both carry.
Furthermore, it has the technical expertise that the Official MotoGP Helmet provides during the exhilarating races, as motorbikes are separated by the level of comfort given to racers at the finish line.
As the only MotoGP(TM) branded helmet for the past decade, this goes to show the high level of excellence and technical expertise in which NolanGroup manufactures the helmets.
The X-Lite X802R MotoGP Ultra Carbon Life-Style Helmet is now available throughout Malaysia exclusively in QBEE PowerParts Centres at RM2,600 each:
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A better helmet than its predecessor, the Shoei J-Force IV continues to be one of the best open-face helmet available on the market. The tagline is ‘Compact & Lightweight’ with lots of enhancement on many areas. The design is different than the J-Force III with the introduction of side outlet that is presented in hexagon honeycomb pattern.
J-Force IV has the improved aerodynamic performance that gives is 5% less lift and 2% less drag as compared to the J-Force III. At the speed of 100km/h, J-Force IV is quieter than the J-Force III as shown on the graph above. (more…)
Bike warranty expired? Looking for somewhere a bit more affordable? The bike shop near your place treats your big bike like a cubcai with “cincai” work? Well maybe you can try out Two Wheel Garage (TWG) in Glenmarie, Shah Alam. (more…)
PJ Wong Motor has opened bookings for the awaited Yamaha YZF-R25 in Malaysia. This shows that the launch is imminent.
As rumored earlier, the launch for the Yamaha YZF-R25 in Malaysia is on Q1 2015 that is from January – April.
Top speed as tested by Jonathan Rieswan on ARIPPITSTOP.com shows the bikes maxes at 186km/h on the track.
Yamaha YZF-R25 will fight its competitors in the category of 250cc bikes in terms of performance not in terms of price. Logically, if you want 250cc high performance bike, you’ll choose Yamaha YZF-R25. If you are into budget 250cc bike, you’ll choose something else.
Price? Rumored at RM23-25k.
Via: http://i-moto.com.my/pj-wong-motor/
Most bikers dream about getting to ride one of those twisty pass in Europe. Bragging rights, a once in a lifetime experience or whatever could be the reason, its child’s play compared to what few had gone through riding across some of the highest parts of the world, (more…)
Kawasaki has given a fresh look of the Versys 650 and Versys 1000 for 2015. Now, it features dual headlight which I can’t keep away from comparing it with the headlight of the ZX6R 636 and also the Ninja 250.
Versys 650 comes with the 649cc parallel twin liquid-cooled engine that mated with 6-speed transmission. The front brakes got the dual disc setup with 300mm petal-style rotors with two-piston calipers and ABS.
Versys 1000 is equipped with the more powerful 1,043cc liquid-cooled DOHC engine also mated to 6-speed transmission. The front suspension is from KYB with 43mm which is big upside down fork type. The braking also got more powerful as it is equipped with the bigger 310mm dual disc brake setup for the front and single 250mm disc brake at the rear. (more…)
2015 has seen AGV coming up with new addition of K series which is this K-5. Before this we can see the popular K-3 in Malaysia worn by many riders who prefer the fitting of the AGV. Then, AGV upgrade the K-3 lineup by introducing the K-3 SV which refers to the K-3 with Sun Visor for comfortable riding at day or even at night.
The main difference that we can see from K-3 and K-5 is the K-5 shell is made from fibreglass and also carbon fibre to ensure toughness and lightness. It is made according to the AGV Extreme Standards technology.
The price is not known yet at the time of writing but I estimate it at RM2k. Not yet available in Malaysia. 4 more pictures after the break: (more…)
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that they have reached a cumulative worldwide motorcycle production of 300 million-unit milestone in September 2014 this year
.Honda held a ceremony at Kumamoto Factory, the company’s primary motorcycle production plant in Japan, to celebrate reaching the 300 million-unit milestone which is a 40th Anniversary Edition Gold Wing.
It all started 66 years ago in Japan in 1949 when when Honda began mass-production of the Dream Type-D.
Production outside of Japan began in Belgium in 1963, and since then Honda has been expanding its local production to many countries around the world including Malaysia based on Honda’s commitment to “build products close to the customer.” Currently they are producing motorcycles in 33 plants in 22 countries.
“Thanks to support from our customers and all of the people involved in development, production and sales, Honda was able to reach the 300 million-unit milestone.
We will continue to provide products that will please our customers in each country and region in the world,” said Takanobu Ito, president and CEO of Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
