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BMW G 310 RR Officially Launch In India – 33.5hp, 27.3Nm

The new BMW G 310 RR officially breaks cover in India after weeks of teasers and rumours.

features the same 313cc single cylinder engine that makes 33.5hp and 27.3Nm.
gets the same bodywork as the TVS Apache RR 310.

The pint-sized supersport is the latest addition to the G 310 range joining the G 310 R and G 310 GS that runs on the same TVS-powered 313cc single cylinder engine.

Like the G 310 GS and G 310 R before it, the G 310 RR makes 33.5hp @ 9,700rpm and 27.3Nm @ 7,700rpm. Also, the RR gets the same five spokes, 17-inch wheels as its roadster siblings.

Interestingly, aside from the BMW badge and graphics, the G 310 RR features the same bodywork as TVS’ Apache RR 310.

The G 310 RR is the spitting image of the Apache right from the front and all the way to the rear. What sets the two apart is the standard all-black livery and BMW M-Performance Sport colourway.

The G 310 RR is also equipped with the same vertically-oriented 5″ TFT display and offers smartphone connectivity.

Also, the RR gets four riding modes; Track, Urban, Rain and Sport.

According to BMW Motorrad India, the standard RR is priced at INR285,000 (RM15.9k), while the Sport trim is available for INR299,000 (RM16.6k).
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End Of The Road For The Suzuki GSX-R1000?

It’s official, Suzuki is quitting the MotoGP and Endurance World Championship at the end of the 2022 season.

Suzuki officially leaving MotoGP and EWC.
shutting down every motorsport programmes to focus on new sustainability effort.

Suzuki finally went public this week by confirming that they are leaving the MotoGP and EWC after the news broke out in May.

According to Suzuki president Toshihiro Suzuki, the decision to exit MotoGP and EWC was due to “the need to re-allocate resources on other initiatives for sustainability.”

While the decision to leave MotoGP signals a strong desire from the Japanese manufacturer to shift its focus towards the new goal, shutting down its official Suzuki Endurance Racing Team (SERT) could also spell the end for the Suzuki GSX-R1000 superbike.

Shutting the motorsport programme means that there is no proper platform to test out the litre bike, thus raising the question if we will ever see the next-generation GSX-R1000.

Moreover, with the firm’s new commitment towards sustainability, developing a next-gen petrol-powered superbike seems irrelevant.

Suzuki could turn to develop a new technology that allows a “cleaner” GSX-R1000 to be built. Still, without any involvement in motorsport, there is no purpose for the Hamamatsu factory to push for it.

For other manufacturers, developing a new superbike makes sense because of their effort in MotoGP and WorldSBK.

A company like Ducati, although it has yet to offer any electric superbike for the masses, has the capacity to do so thanks to its partnership with Dorna as the official supplier for MotoE.

On the other hand, Suzuki’s current generation GSX-R1000 has not changed since 2017 except for minor updates.

Although the Gixxer is an iconic machine to every superbike fanboy, the motorcycle has been something of a hidden player in the sportsbike market over the last few years.

Despite achieving success at MotoGP with Joan Mir taking the world championship title in 2020, the company didn’t see an upturn in sales, which is a hard pill to swallow.

With Suzuki’s motorsport programme shuttered and the market slowly moving away from the company’s litre bike, the odds for the GSX-R1000 don’t look good.

Cardo Malaysia Unveils The New Cardo Packtalk Edge – RM1,649

If you are in the lookout for a top of the range motorcycle communicator, you are in luck as Cardo Malaysia has just released the new Cardo Packtalk Edge.

The Packtalk Edge is Cardo’s flagship intercom unit that sits above the Packtalk Bold.
Features Bluetooth 5.2 and 2nd-generation Dynamic Mesh Communication.

The new Cardo Packtalk Edge features significant enhancements compared to the current Packtalk Bold.

Firstly, the Edge gets a minimalist design and gone is the pop-up antenna previously available on the Bold.

Also, the Edge features a new “Air Mount” system that uses magnetic mount – instead of the catch-and-tab mount on the Bold – with secondary latches that ensures the intercom sticks like a glue.

The magnetic features not only allow riders to mount the Edge effortlessly but also easily removable by placing a single finger on the front catch allowing the unit to slips out.

Other major improvement includes a faster charging time thanks to a new UBS-Type C cable that supports fast charging. Cardo Malaysia also claimed that the unit can last around 13 hours with every (full) charge.

Meanwhile, the Packtalk Edge now features second-generation Dynamic Mesh Communication (DMC) that allows connectivity between two to 15 devices with a range of up to 1,600 meters.

What do you get from the 2nd-gen DMC?

simplified grouping
wide-band intercomm
enhanced noise filtering
faster pairing
natural voice operation

Pack in a fully waterproof case, the Packtalk Edge continues to features upgraded JBL speakers. We were informed that JBL not only works on the hardware but also the software to ensure the sound quality is top notch.

For now, the Cardo Packtalk Edge is only available as a single pack and retails for RM1,649 and comes with 3-year warranty.

CONFIRMED: Jonathan Rea Will Remain A WorldSBK Rider Next Season

Jonathan Rea will continue to race at the WorldSBK in 2023.

Rea is set to continue racing at the WorldSBK for the 2023 season.
Kawasaki is likely to renew Rea’s contract for the new season.

However, it remains to be seen whether the six-time WorldSBK champion will continue to race with team Kawasaki for the 2023 season.

Despite tailing behind Alvaro Bautista in the 2022 championship standing with a 36 point gap, the KRT rider remains a serious title challenger.

Although Rea took five race win so far with Kawasaki this season – just one shy of Bautista – his future with the team is still in doubt.

While there are ongoing rumours that he is being courted by Ducati, staying put at Kawasaki is probably the best option for the 35-year-old riderr.

“One thing for sure is that I’m not going to stay at home and watch the races; my manager is coming here this weekend and he’ll understand everything.

“Then, in the next days or weeks, there’ll be communication. It’s exciting times but I’ll be on the grid next year in WorldSBK and I can’t wait!”

The Aprilia Tuareg 660 Gets Akrapovic Exhaust System

The Tuareg 660 is Aprilia’s answer to tackle the middleweight adventure segment which previously dominated by the likes of Yamaha’s Tenere 700 and KTM’s 890 Adventure.

Akrapovic features a new exhaust system designed specifically for the Tuareg 660.
adds 1.2hp and 2Nm.

Despite being a fresh model, the Tuareg 660 garnered a lot of attention ever since the motorcycle was teased at the 2019 EICMA.

Modeled after Aprilia’s newest 660 platform, the Tuareg also features top of the range electronic package and suspension.

While the 660cc parallel-twin mill makes a good throbbing sound, it still missing that robust adventure voice note like a proper ADV.

This is where Akrapovic comes in as the Italian expert has a new exhaust system developed specifically for the Tuareg 660.

Made out of lightweight titanium with stainless steel link pipe, the exhaust system is designed as a slip-on for the Tuareg.

Apart from delivering a proper ADV sound, the exhaust shed 1.9 kilograms from the stock pipes. Given how tall the Tuareg is, the weight loss is definitely a plus for any ADV riders.

Akrapovic also claimed that the new exhaust adds 1.2hp @ 4,800rpm and 2Nm @ 4,800.

Like the rest of the material, the link pipe and the optional header are also built out of stainless steel material.

However, it is important to take note that the installation for the new exhaust will invalidates the bike’s Euro5 compliance, making it not street legal.

Meet The Honda Rebel 500 Copycat – 48HP, 43Nm

Ducati tends to be the reference point for some Chinese motorcycle manufacturers when it comes to designing a new bike.

features the same 500cc parallel-twin engine.
makes 48hp and 43Nm.
only available in China for CNY28,880 (RM19k).

Moxiao made headlines earlier this year as the company drummed up rip-offs of the Ducati Panigale V4 and Streetfighter V4 with the 500RR and MX500.

While it’s common for Ducati machine to be cloned by some Chinese two-wheel brands, sometimes (very rarely) they glance over to Japan and see what’s going on over there.

Lo and behold, Xiang Shuai launched the Cangyun XS500 back in April during the company “Heavy Cruising 2022 New Product Conference”.

In a glance, any Honda fanboy can immediately notice the similarity between the Cangyun XS500 and the Rebel 500.

Similar to the Rebel 500, the Cangyun XS500 also powered by a 500cc parallel-twin engine.

Interestingly, while the Rebel 500 makes 45.9hp and 43.3Nm, the Loncin KE500 mill produces 48hp and 43Nm, thus making it a slightly powerful cruiser.

However, while the visual looks similar, Xiang Shuai made some minor adjustments to the Cangyun XS500. For example, it has taller ground clearance, and a bigger fuel tank.

So while it may looks the same, it’s actually a different bike altogether.

The new Xiang Shui Cangyun XS500 is currently on sale in China for CNY28,880 (RM19k).

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The new BMW G 310 RR officially breaks cover in India after weeks of teasers and rumours.

features the same 313cc single cylinder engine that makes 33.5hp and 27.3Nm.

gets the same bodywork as the TVS Apache RR 310.

It’s official, Suzuki is quitting the MotoGP and Endurance World Championship at the end of the 2022 season.

Suzuki officially leaving MotoGP and EWC.

shutting down every motorsport programmes to focus on new sustainability effort.

If you are in the lookout for a top of the range motorcycle communicator, you are in luck as Cardo Malaysia has just released the new Cardo Packtalk Edge.

Jonathan Rea will continue to race at the WorldSBK in 2023.

The Tuareg 660 is Aprilia’s answer to tackle the middleweight adventure segment which previously dominated by the likes of Yamaha’s Tenere 700 and KTM’s 890 Adventure.

Akrapovic features a new exhaust system designed specifically for the Tuareg 660.

adds 1.2hp and 2Nm.

Ducati tends to be the reference point for some Chinese motorcycle manufacturers when it comes to designing a new bike.

features the same 500cc parallel-twin engine.

makes 48hp and 43Nm.

only available in China for CNY28,880 (RM19k).

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