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Moto Guzzi V7 Stone Centenario Lands In Malaysia – RM72,900

Moto Guzzi V7 Stone Centenario is now available in Malaysia via the official distributor, Didi Resources and is priced at RM72,900.

The V7 Stone Centenario is a limited series motorcycle produced in celebration of the Guzzi 100 years of history.

Powered by an 850cc engine, the V7 Stone makes 65hp @ 6,800rpm and 73Nm @ 5,000rpm, a 25 per cent increase from the previous 52hp and 60Nm.

The V7 Stone also features a bigger cardan final drive and a wider real wheel including robust Kayaba twin shock absorbers.

Meanwhile, the two-tier saddle and improve frame ensure a comfier ride altogether for both riders and pillion.

Interestingly, the V7 Stone also comes equipped with a full LED light system and a DRL (daytime running light) in the shape of the Guzzi eagle.

Singapore’s First Electric Motorcycle The Scorpio X1 Now Available For Pre-Order

Scorpio Electric has officially launched the X1 and is now available for pre-orders via its official website.

According to Joshua Goh, Deputy CEO of Scorpio Electric, the X1 marks the country bold step to the world of electric mobility.

“We are thrilled to be unveiling our first X1, from Singapore to the world Just like the most powerful star in the Scorpio constellation, the X1 will be a leader in her category.

“As the first Singapore electric vehicle brand, we continuously push boundaries to perfect design, performance and technology.

“We are one step closer to sharing our vision with our riders – a future electric mobility that was unperceivable,” he said.

According to the Singaporean firm, the X1 can hit a top speed of 105kp/h and able to reach a range of 200km with every full charge.

Other exciting features include:

keyless entry
remote bike lock
real-time bike information
smart navigation
vehicle locator
anti-theft alert

Next Generation Kawasaki H2 SX To Break Cover At EICMA 2021

In November, Kawasaki is set to unveil the next-generation H2 SX at EICMA 2021, as confirmed by new type-approval documents.

While it may not unveil the design cue, it reveals several vital features, including the adoption of radar sensor technology by Bosch.

The technology will offer adaptive cruise control and blindspot detection, the same feature you will find on the Ducati Multistrada V4 S, KTM 1290 Super Adventure R and BMW R 1250 RT.

Elsewhere, the H2 SX continues to deliver 197hp from its supercharged 998cc engine.

However, according to reports, Team Green has reworked the engine to ensure a smoother and quieter power flow than its predecessor.

The Japanese firm is also rumoured to introduce three new models alongside the H2 SX at EICMA, possibly the new generation ZX-6R.

OFFICIAL: Ducati Confirmed As Official Manufacturer For MotoE

Ducati and Dorna Sports has announced a new partnership, with the Borgo Panigale factory is now the official supplier for the FIM Enel MotoE World Cup from 2023 to 2026.

The announcement came during a special press conference at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli attended by Ducati CEO, Claudio Domenicali and Dorna Sports CEO, Carmelo Ezpeleta.

It will also mark a new era for Ducati, taking a new challenge in electric racing which is the perfect test run for the Italian firm to adopt the same technology and innovation into a production bike.

“We are very proud of this agreement because, like every first, it represents a historic moment for our company.

“Ducati is always focused towards the future and every time it enters a new world it does so aiming to create the best-performing product possible.

“This agreement comes at the right time for Ducati, which has been studying electric powertrains for years, as it will allow us to develop within a controlled field: that of competition.

“We will work to give every participant in the FIM MotoE World Cup a high-performance, electric motorcycle and one made to exemplify being lightweight,” said Claudio Domenicali.

New Triumph Range In Collaboration With Bajaj Is Underway, Official Announcement Soon

Triumph Motorcycles is soon to announce a new range of small and medium capacity bikes in collaboration with Indian firm Bajaj Auto.

Triumph penned a deal with Bajaj back in January 2020 to develop a new range of so-called ‘baby’ Triumph that would sit between 200 to 750cc model range.

While the Covid-19 pandemic has pushed back the new model’s unveiling, according to Triumph Motorcycles Head of Brand Management, Miles Perkins, plans are still on track.

“That’s going great guns, I have seen the development motorcycles and the prototype for those, it’s all on track.

“We haven’t yet confirmed exactly what the bikes are and exactly when we will launch them but the news is forthcoming soon,” he said.

Interestingly, the latest update suggests that the new range will be sold globally, dismissing the earlier reports that Triumph intends to target only the Asian markets.

Meanwhile, Triumph is currently busy updating its 2022 range starting with the recently launched new Tiger Sport 660. The British firm is also set to unveil the new Tiger 1200 range after dropping a few sets of teaser photos and videos of the new adventure bike.

(Source: Visordown)

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor Unveil Limited Edition Yamaha Y16ZR – RM11,688

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) has launched the Yamaha Y15ZR Doxou Limited Edition for the local market.

Limited to just 5,000 units, the Doxou edition Y16ZR is priced at RM11,688 (excluding insurance and registration).

The Doxou edition Y16ZR features a unique colourway (a combination of red and blue livery) that further accentuate the overall look.

The blue and red colours are also featured on the front and rear wheel.

Every purchase comes with an exclusive DOXOU gift set which includes an appreciation certificate, an exclusively designed sporty visor with a specially-made coloured ring screw as well as the Limited Edition DOXOU emblem.

Customers will also receive a safety disc lock with every purchase of the limited edition Y16ZR.

According to HLYM, customers can also get their hands on Doxou apparel online via the Genblu Online Shop.

Ducati Achieved Best Third Quarter In History – 49,693 Units Delivered Worldwide

Ducati ends the third quarter of 2021 with a positive result as the Italian firm delivered 49,693 units of motorcycles worldwide.

The numbers also exceeded the sales volume recorded in the whole of 2020 with 48,042 deliveries.

Italy remains the biggest market for the Borgo Panigale factory with 7,954 units counted followed by the United States (7,475) and Germany (5,627).

The Ducati Multistrada V4 continue to be the most sought model followed by the Ducati Scrambler 800 range, the Streetfighter V4 and the new Monster.

“Ducati closed the first nine months of the year with sales volumes that are already higher than the full year 2020, both for the bikes and for after-sales products like clothing, accessories and spare parts.

“The growth we are experiencing is practically widespread on all the main markets in which Ducati is present and extends across the product families.

“We are very satisfied with the results obtained: the community of Ducatisti is growing all over the world and the most influential magazines in the motorcycling sector are awarding important prizes to Ducati bikes.

“This is a source of pride and satisfaction for us here in Borgo Panigale and in all Ducati subsidiaries worldwide.

“The brand is now more solid and appreciated than ever and we are already focusing on next year. In fact, in these weeks, we are presenting to the world the new products for the coming year, through the web series Ducati World Première 2022,” said Francesco Milicia, Ducati VP Global Sales and After Sales.

2021 Harley-Davidson Sportster S Now Available In Malaysia – From RM92,900

From concept to reality in under two years, the all-new Harley-Davidson Sportster S now lands in Malaysia with a starting price of RM92,900.

Harley-Davidson first unveiled the 1250 Custom in July 2018, a concept motorcycle dubbed to be the heir to the throne of the ageing Sporster range.

Three years later, the Milwaukee-based company finally unveiled the finished product with the 2021 Sportster S.

The new Sportster S set to take the world by storm thanks to the acclaimed 1250 Revolution Max, a liquid-cooled, DOHC, 1,252cc V-Twin powerplant capable of producing 121hp and 127Nm.

In an effort to make the riding experience even better, the Sportster comes with variable valve timing (VVT) and self-adjusting lifters, the same function available on the Pan America.

According to Harley-Davidson, the powertrain also function as a stressed member, thus eliminating the traditional frame, which significantly reduces motorcycle weight to just 227kg and results in a very stiff chassis that contributes to precise handling.

The Sportster also comes equipped with a preload-adjustable Showa (piggyback) rear shock connected to the steel trellis swingarm and a fully adjustable 43mm Showa upside/down fork.

A four-piston Brembo radial calliper handles the braking with a 320mm disc at the front and a two-piston Brembo calliper at the rear with a 260mm disc.

Harley’s even generous enough to fit the motorcycle with a six-axis IMU that offers cornering enhance antilock brakes, enhanced traction control, Drag-Torque Slip Control System, and tire-pressure monitoring system.

To complete the 21st-century features, the Sportster S sport a spherical 4″ TFT instrument, all-around LED-lighting, three riding modes with two custom setups and Bluetooth connectivity.

Other notable functions include:

two dedicated power points for pre-wired heated grips
USB-C port
Cruise control
Temperature sensor
12L tank

Detailed Look Into The New 2022 Bajaj Dominar 400

Bajaj is set to unveil an updated version of the Dominar 400 UG for 2022.

The new Dominar is fitted with a taller windscreen to improve win protection and comfort, especially during long-distance riding.

Bajaj also equipped the ‘facelift’ model with a handguard that helps protect the hand from road debris, which we think is a good move considering that is one of the first things that previous Dominar owners did once they got their hands on the bike.

Check out our review of the new Modenas Dominar D400 UG below:

Not only that, the 2022 Dominar also comes with a rear luggage rack as standard, including a redesigned bash plate and engine guard that now protects the radiator.

Nonetheless, the bike’s overall look and specifications remain the same, including the 373.3cc single-cylinder DOHC liquid-cooled engine that continues to deliver 40PS @ 8,800rpm and 35Nm @ 6,500rpm.

The Dominar 400 range is currently sold in Malaysia under the Modenas brand.

(Source: Dino’s Vault)

CFMoto SR-C21 Prototype Breaks Cover, To Enter Production In 2022?

Chinese motorcycle manufacturer, CFMoto has unveiled the SR-C21 prototype, deemed to be the company next sports bike.

Further details remain scarce but we were informed that the concept will move into production in 2022 and will run on a 400cc engine despite the teaser video showing what could be a bigger capacity powerplant.

Nonetheless, the prototype features some top-notch components including Brembos, Ohlins suspensions, single-sided swingarm, SC-Project exhaust and get this, MotoGP inspired winglets!

On that note, the overall design looks great perhaps thanks to CFMoto extensive ties with KTM and European design house Kiska Design.

Nonetheless, there is the possibility of the SR-C21 runs on a 790cc or 890cc parallel-twin which could be a game-changer for the Chinese manufacturer.

Indian Introduces Limited-Edition Jack Daniel’s Challenger Dark Horse

The Indian Motorcycle’s Challenger represent a bold approach to the American V-Twin baggers when it was launched back in October 2019.

The American motorcycle company recently teamed up with Jack Daniel’s to unveil the limited edition Jack Daniel’s Challenger Dark Horse.

Thanks to Brian Klock of Klock Werks Kustoms, the 108 cubic-inch Powerplus mill with 122hp and 173Nm looks outstanding with Rye Metallic paint and gold with green accents.

The limited-edition Challenger also features Jack Daniel’s branding on the seat, gas tank and floorboards.

Interestingly, it also sports the brand’s Pathfinder Adaptive LED headlight, Pathfinder S LED driving lights, Powerband audio and Fox’s electronically adjustable preload shocks.

With only 107-units available worldwide, one can only purchase the motorcycle by filling up a form on the brand’s website. Shipping will only start at the end of October 2021.

2021 MT-09 And Tracer 9 GT Gets Surprise Unveiling From HLYM – Official Price Set In November

After successfully launched the 2021 Yamaha TMax 560, Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) also had a special preview of the new generation MT-09 and the Tracer 9 GT with the official pricing set to be announced in November.

2021 Yamaha MT-09

The 2021 Yamaha MT-09 has finally made its debut in Malaysia and based on the global reveal just a year ago, this by a far is Yamaha’s advanced model to date.

Its firepower has been increased to 117hp and 93Nm of torque thanks to the newer and bigger 890cc inline-three engine. New upgrades to its pistons, conrods, camshafts, and crankcase also mean that this engine is lighter than its smaller predecessor.

In other words, the new 890cc unit is lighter but more powerful, even though it is now Euro5-compliant.

All this power is sent to the rear wheel via a six-speed manual transmission, which is now upgraded with the presence of a slip/assist clutch. All of this is now housed within a new diecast aluminium Deltabox frame matted to a new subframe and swingarm (which are also made out of aluminium).

In total, the 2021 Yamaha MT-09 weighs only 189kg (kerb).

Also new to the 2021 model is its braking package which consists of dual 298mm discs up front paired with Nissin callipers and radial master cylinders. The suspension comes in the form of a fully adjustable KYB front fork and a rear shock unit with preload and rebound adjustability.

the biggest upgrade for the 2021 Yamaha MT-09 has to be its electronic riding aids, which is inspired by the brand’s top-of-the-line superbike, the Yamaha YZF-R1. The MT-09 now features a six-axis IMU unit that works together with its lean-angle sensitive traction control, slide control, cornering ABS, and rear-lift mitigation features.

Other features include:

3.5″ TFT display
quickshifter
auto-blipper
projector LED headlight with DRL

2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 & Tracer 9 GT

HLYM also unveiled the latest sport-touring machine, the Tracer 9 and Tracer 9 GT.

Like the new 2021 MT-09, these Tracer 9s feature a new engine, electronics, and exterior design. In other words, it’s a completely new sports-tourer.

Starting with the engine, the 2021 Tracer 9 and 9 GT come with the same 890cc CP3 inline-three engine that was introduced earlier for the new MT-09. Compared to the previous Tracer 900, this new engine features a longer stroke by 3mm, which upgrades its power output from 114hp to 117hp.

This new engine, although bigger in capacity, is actually more compact and lighter than the previous model. Housed within a new CF die-cast aluminium Deltabox chassis, the new Tracer 9 is said to be lighter and more agile than its predecessor. It’s also further refined with a new slipper/assist clutch and longer swingarm.

Also similar to the new MT-09 is the addition of a six-axis IMU plus lean-sensitive rider aids developed from the brand’s top-of-the-range superbike, the R1M. We’re talking three-mode Traction Control System, Slide Control System, Front Wheel Lift, Brake Control, and more.

For the styling department, the Yamaha Tracer 9 is now more aerodynamic which offers one hell of a sexy look plus wind-cutting performance that allows for longer distance riding when paired with its 19-litre fuel tank. Fully fuelled, this baby can travel over 350km without having to stop to refuel.

As a sport-tourer, this bike is expected to be able to carry a lot of cargo. With that being said, it comes with a full three-bag luggage capability. Other features include all-LED lights, twin 3.5-inch TFT screens, lightweight SpinForged wheels, fully-adjustable 41mm USD forks, and an adjustable seat.

If you opt for the 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, you’ll get all of the above and also: