Amirul Azreen, Author at BikesRepublic.com

The Limited Edition TVS Apache RTR 165 RP Sold Out In India

According to TVS Motor Company, the limited-run Apache RTR 165 RP launched just over a week ago in India has just sold out.

The entire 200 units sold out in just a few days thanks to the sale process that was done entirely online.

The 164.9cc single-cylinder four-valve engine is the first motorcycle to ever produced under the Race Performance (RP) division.

The RTR 165 RP makes 19hp @ 10,000rpm and 14.2Nm @ 8,750rpm and power is delivered to the back wheel via a 5-speed super-slick transmission.

The RP is not just a nameplate, to ensure the best performance in its segment, the RTR 165 RP gets a new cylinder head with a 35 per cent increase in intake. The engine also gets a 15 per cent bigger valve controlled by Hi-Lift Hi-Duration cams and dual spring actuators for increased performance.

TVS also revised the bore stroke ratio of 1.37, to allow free-revving up the redline.

Other features include a new headlamp assembly and a 250mm rear disc brake claimed to be the first in its class.

Considering the success of the RTR 165 RP, TVS will spawn more RP series in the near future.

2022 Dakar: Danilo Petrucci Ends Stage 4 At Third Place

Former MotoGP rider, Danilo Petrucci managed to overcome his frustration to complete the fourth stage at third place.

The Italian had to sit out the second stage of the race after his KTM 450 Rally suffered mechanical problems.

He then bounced back to complete the 3rd stage at 22nd place before securing a podium in stage four of the race.

The ex-Ducati and KTM rider secured a third-place finish behind Pablo Quintanilla and Joan Barreda, who came out on top with his Honda.

The result saw Petrucci emerge as the best rookie of the day despite crossing the finish line with a 7-minute gap to Barreda.

Nevertheless, in terms of overall standings, Sam Sunderland (GASGAS Factory Racing) retains his lead of the race ahead of Matthias Walkner (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) and Adrien van Beveren (Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Team).

MotoGP: Zarco And Miller To Leave Ducati At The End Of 2022 – Carlo Pernat

Ducati is set to feature eight machines in 2022 MotoGP after securing VR46 and Gresini Racing at the end of last season.

The Italian marquee will go all out after missing out on the 2021 World Championship title as Francesco Bagnaia slipped behind eventual winner, Fabio Quartararo with just a 26 points gap.

Despite the disappointment, Ducati was one of the dominant forces last season, as five out of their six riders managed to secure a podium finish.

Nevertheless, MotoGP manager, Carlo Pernat suggest that two of the riders could be on their way out at the end of the 2022 season.

“Jack Miller and Johann Zarco will, if there are no surprises, be in the riders’ market, I would say with 99.9% certainty.

“Jack is a good bet, but he comes from a lot of ups and downs.

“Yamaha, on the other hand, is the best-positioned factory as it has three strong riders: Quartararo, Morbidelli and Toprak,” said Pernat.

Moreover, Miller and Zarco will enter their final year contract with Ducati whereas Bagnaia has already secured a place with the team considering he is the main bet for the title in 2022.

Considering how well Jorge Martin did in his rookie season with Pramac, Ducati might reward him the factory seat in 2023.

Martin already told what his wishes are for the 2023 season, as quoted by La Gazzetta dello Sport; “My goal is to be world champion at Ducati and for that, I have to join the factory team. We hope to be on that team in 2023.”

Brixton Motorcycles Set To Roll Out New Crossfire 500 XC

Chinese motorcycle manufacturer is certainly stepping up their game including Brixton Motorcycles.

Last year, the company showcased the Cromwell 1200 at EICMA 2021, which was deemed as a worthy rival against the Triumph Bonneville.

The Cromwell 1200 features 1,200cc parallel-twin SOCH liquid-cooled engine capable of making 80.5hp @ 6,500rpm and 110Nm @ 3,000rpm.

While the Cromwell shows Brixton capability to challenge the big bike segment, there is no denying that the biggest demand lies in middleweight motorcycles ranging from 400cc to 700cc.

In an effort to further meet the demand for mid-capacity motorcycles, Brixton is set to roll out the new Crossfire 500 XC.

Unlike the standard Crossfire 500 that is clearly a road-oriented motorcycle, the XC is built to ride in all kinds of terrain, including light off-road.

Brixton will introduce the Crossfire 500 XC later this year with some information about the motorcycle that is already available on the company official website.

The XC will feature the same 486cc parallel-twin engine that makes 47hp and 43Nm.

The RM500,000 Arc Vector Electric Motorcycle Is Finally Out For Delivery

Imagine paying more than GBP90,000 (RM510,000) for an electric motorcycle and the company ended up in administration.

That was the case for Arc, an electric motorcycle company that slipped into administration back in September 2019 after failing to deliver its promises.

In the meantime, Arc had put all the money invested into the Arc Vector project but plunging into administration puts the high-tech bike on hold.

After two years, the company is now back in the game after completing its turnaround thanks to CEO and designer, Mark Truman.

Truman has also revealed that the Arc Vector is back on track with deliveries that will be underway soon.

“We have a very healthy order book and customers are already going through our new commissioning suite in Central England to individually tailor each Vector motorcycle so that they are all unique,” he said.

Despite the uncertainty, the Arc Vector is an extraordinary machine, not just because of how it looks but also the mechanics behind it.

The entire bike is made entirely out of carbon fibre and features a front swingarm suspension and hub-centre steering. This is to allow the 16.8kW battery to become the structural member of the motorcycle.

Under the fancy get-up is a 95kW (127hp) electric motor that could take the bike up to a limited top speed of 200km/h.

According to Arc, the Vector has a range of up to 320km at full charge.

Kawasaki And Yamaha Teamed Up To Build Hydrogen Engines

While the majority of motorcycle manufacturers are shifting towards the development of electric motors, some are investing heavily in alternative fuel with bio-renewable components.

Kawasaki has been working on the hydrogen-powered engine for quite a while now.

Despite Kawasaki Motors President Hiroshi already confirming that three new electric motorcycles are scheduled for a global launch this year, the development of hydrogen engines is still a top priority.

However, in an interesting turn of events, Yamaha has decided to join forces with Kawasaki in developing hydrogen engines together.

The new collaboration will further boost the development of the new engine which will be used for future models.

Kawasaki has been focusing on hydrogen as a next-generation energy source since 2010 and has since developed technologies for the production, transportation and use of hydrogen along the supply chain to support the company.

According to reports, Honda and Suzuki are also expected to join the project in the near future.

(Source: Motociclismo.it)

Danilo Petrucci Headed To MotoAmerica After Dakar

Danilo Petrucci is making headlines in the 2022 Dakar Rally after finishing 13th overall after Stage 1B.

However, the former MotoGP rider had to be rescued by a helicopter after his KTM 450 Rally broke down, which effectively ended his bid for a good result in his debut.

Nevertheless, another rumour is going around that the ex-Ducati and KTM rider is heading to MotoAmerica for the 2022 season.

The Italian confirmed the news during an interview with Motosan.es.

“After MotoGP and the Dakar, I will go to MotoAmerica,” said Petrucci.

According to rumours, Petrucci will ride onboard a Ducati Panigale V4 R at the American series next season with the HSBK Racing team.

Despite no official confirmation from both parties, Petrucci impending arrival to MotoAmerica will certainly up the level of competition and the race profile of racing in the US.

(Source: MotoAmerica)

Ducati Multistrada V4 S Wins 2021 European Bike Of The Year

2021 was an exciting year as we got the chance to see a long list of new models from various manufacturers.

Nevertheless, as the year 2021 already come to an end, it’s only fair to determine which of the 2021 Model Year motorcycles came out on top.

The ten most respected European motorcycle publications came together for the 2021 European Bike of The Year award in order to find out which model is regarded as the best bike in Europe for 2021.

After tallying the ballots, the 2021 Ducati Multistrada V4 S came out on top of the pile.

The new adventure motorcycle from the Borgo Panigale factory wins 2021 European Bike of The Year after coming out on top followed by Harley-Davidson’s Pan America and the Yamaha Tracer 9.

Interestingly, the revamped Ducati Monster came in fourth, while Aprilia’s RS 660 takes fifth place followed by the Trident 660 at sixth.

Bajaj New Facility To Begin Production Of Electric Motorcycles In June 2022

Bajaj is set to kickstart its electric two-wheelers production at a new facility beginning June 2022.

The Indian manufacturing giant invested more than USD40mil towards the new production facility dedicated solely to produce electric motorcycles.

The new facility will not only be responsible to produced the Indian brand electric two-wheelers but also for the upcoming Husqvarna Vektorr and the highly anticipated E-Pilen.

According to reports, the factory boast a massive 500,000 sqft of land and is capable of producing around half a million electric vehicle in a year.

The new plant is responsible not only assembly but also fabrication, painting and quality assurance.

Most importantly, all vehicles produced from the new facility will not only be sold in India but also other for other markets including Asia and Europe.

MotoGP: Mooney Announced As Title Sponsor For VR46 Racing Team

After the endless saga with Saudi Aramco over the last few months, VR46 Racing Team has officially announced Italian company, Mooney as the team title sponsor for the 2022 MotoGP season.

Mooney will also be backing the Moto2 team with Celestino Vietti and Niccolo Antonelli.

“Following the agreement, the new team naming will be Mooney VR46 Racing Team and will be used in all images of the Team (including bikes and rider suits) and in all official communications. Further information will be revealed on January 3rd,” said VR46 in a brief statement.

Despite the uncertainty and almost weird situation with Aramco, the confirmation with Mooney is excellent news for Valentino Rossi and his team as they now can look ahead to compete the new season with Luca Marini and Marco Bezzechi onboard two Ducatis.

The saga with Aramco began in April 2021 with a press release that said: “In 2022 the VR46 Team will debut in the MotoGP class together with Tanal Entertainment Sport & Media with Saudi Aramco, as the new Main Sponsor for the period 2022-2026.”

However, the Saudi Arabian oil giant later denied any involvement and continued to deny it had agreed on a deal with Tanal or VR46.

All-New Triumph Tiger 1200 To Arrive In Malaysia By Q2 2022

Back in December, Triumph has officially launched the 2022 Tiger 1200, marking the British brand big step into the adventure-touring segment.

While no official release date was disclosed at the time, Triumph Motorcycles Malaysia has confirmed that the new motorcycle is scheduled to arrive in Malaysia sometime in Q2 2022.

The news did not come as a surprise considering Fast Bike Sdn Bhd (the sole distributor of the Hinckley brand in Malaysia) has frequently rolled out the latest model within a short period of time after its global launch. Talk about efficiency!

Anyway, the few months of waiting could give customers just enough time to start saving before the arrival of the new Tiger 1200.

The construction of the new Tiger 1200 focused solely on creating lighter and much powerful ADV bikes with class-leading handling and specs on and off-road.

At the centre of the building is an all-new T-Plane crank engine that was previously introduced on the Tiger 900 range.

The all-new 1160cc powerplant now makes 147hp @ 9,000rpm (8.5hp increase than the previous generation) and 130Nm @ 7,000rpm (8Nm up).

This time around, the Tiger 1200 features GT and Rally editions with the addition of new Explorer versions that boast a 30L fuel tank, higher-spec kit and added electronics.

The Tiger 1200 GT and GT Pro features semi-active Showa suspension and gets a 19-inch front and 18-inch rear cast aluminium wheel.

While the Tiger 1200 Rally and Rally Pro are equipped with 21″ front and 18″ rear tubeless rims for superior off-road handling and ability.

However, the Explorer variant boasts an innovative blind spot detection system like the one available on the Ducati Multistrada V4 and KTM 1290 Super Adventure S including a substantial 30L fuel tank.

CONFIRMED: More 950 Triple Range On Its Way From MV Agusta

MV Agusta CEO, Timur Sardarov has confirmed that an all-new range of 950cc motorcycles is on the way.

The Italian firm CEO revealed the upcoming plans after an exclusive interview with Britain’s publication, MCN.

According to the reports, the new 950 range will use the 931cc three-cylinder motor found in the near-production Lucky Explorer 9.5 adventure motorcycle.

“The 950 product that we’re building is state-of-the-art.

“The 950 as an engine will also migrate into other platforms too, in a different spec.

“This is an adventure-spec engine, and you will see a more sporty, naked – there will be different variations,” said Sardarov.

Sardarov also unveiled that the current 800cc range will also receive the 950 treatment.

“The Superveloce, F3 and Turismo Veloce, are all going to migrate to 950.

“We will have an 800 and 950,” he added.

MV claimed that the 950 makes 121hp @ 10,000rpm and 102Nm @ 7,000rpm and able to reach a max speed of 250km/h.

Interestingly, the migration is made possible because the new engine shares the same overall dimension as the existing 798cc triple, making it possible for the new motor to be fitted with the same trellis frame and mounting points.

During the interview, Sardarov was also able to confirm that the new 9.5 adventure motorcycle would only arrive after April 2023.

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Amirul Azreen

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The RM500,000 Arc Vector Electric Motorcycle Is Finally Out For Delivery

Kawasaki And Yamaha Teamed Up To Build Hydrogen Engines

Danilo Petrucci Headed To MotoAmerica After Dakar

Ducati Multistrada V4 S Wins 2021 European Bike Of The Year

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