Amirul Azreen, Author at BikesRepublic.com

Tokyo Motorcycle Show Returns In 2023 To Celebrate 50th Anniversary

The biggest motorcycle exhibition event in Japan, the Tokyo Motorcycle Show is set to return in March 2023 ahead of its 50th anniversary.

Tokyo Motorcycle Show to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2023.
Expect surprise motorcycle unveiling from the Japanese Big Four.

As such, the 2023 Tokyo Motorcycles Show promises the best line up from the Japanese Big Four including an all-new model.

The 2023 Tokyo Motorcycle Show will take place from Friday, March 24 t0 March 26, 2023.

As usual, the event will be held at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center, also known as Tokyo Big Sight.

This time around, exhibition will span to West Hall One, Two and Four including Atrium and Outdoor Exhibition areas in an effort to combat over-crowding.

Considering that the Covid-19 cases is still at a high in Japan, such measure is a must for everyone safety.

However, since the event is still six months away, further details remain limited at the moment.

Nevertheless, the tickets are already on sale at JPY1,800 (adutl advance ticket) and JPY2,200 (same day adult tickets).

Also, it is important to note that all ticket sales are only available to purchase online, including same-day tickets.

Meanwhile, the event is free for high school students and younger kids as do people with disabilities.

CFMoto 450SR To Launch In Malaysia Soon?

New CFMoto 450SR middleweight sport will reportedly launch in Malaysia during MotoGP this October.

Radical and sporty CFMoto 450SR will be launched locally in Malaysia later this year.
It packs a peppy 449cc parallel-twin with 270-degree crankshaft, good for 50HP and 39Nm.

The CFMoto 450SR is an exciting prospect. The Chinese brand unveiled what appears to be the road-going version of its SR-C21 concept last month, and it seems local fans need not wait too long to see this bike hit our shores.

According to reports, local distributors CFMoto Malaysia are set to introduce the CFMoto 450SR locally later this year. While there is now official word from CFMoto Malaysia, but there is a strong indicator that the 450SR could make an appearance in October during the Malaysian MotoGP weekend at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC).

Surely, this move aligns with the brand as it is present in the World Moto3 Championship through the CFMoto Racing PrüstelGP team.

Aptly, the CFMoto 450SR slots above the brand’s smaller 250SR quarter-litre model. It reportedly packs a liquid-cooled 449cc parallel-twin brimmed with a 270-degree crankshaft. The mill promises 50HP and 39NM – figures that see it rival against the Kawasaki Ninja 400 and KTM RC390.

Notably, the CFMoto 450SR will feature MotoGP-inspired winglets that CFMoto claims are capable of generating nearly 2KG (4.4 pounds) of front downforce at 120KM/H. It will also feature Brembo braking and ABS, though it won’t be the same race-spec unit seen in the SR-C21 concept.

Though CFMoto have yet to reveal full specifications for the 450SR model, the brand has already begun taking orders in its home market (China) right now where it commands a price of RMB31,980 – approx. RM21,368.72. More details in terms of specification are expected to arise in the coming months.

Bajaj Now Owns The Right To Vincent Motorcycles

In a surprise development, Indian automaker, Bajaj Auto now owns the right to Vincent Motorcycles.

Vincent Motorcycles could make a comeback under new ownership.
Bajaj acquire the British firm since 2017.

Vincent Motorcycles is British motorcycle manufacturer from 1928 to 1955. The business went down the drain due to severe financial losses which resulted the company to stop making motorcycles.

However, it turns out that Bajaj Auto is in charge of the now-defunct brand since 2017 but since there were no official announcement made, none of us were made known of the acquisition.

Vincent Motorcycles might not ring a bell as much as Triumph or Norton Motorcycle but the brand made two significant models back in the day with the Black Shadow and Black Lightning.

Based on the new development, could Vincent Motorcycle make a surprise comeback in the world of two wheels?

In recent years, there are many old, defunct and financially struggling motorcycle company making a comeback under new management.

TVS Motor revitalized Norton Motorcycles while Mahinda-owned Classic Legends brought back Jawa Motorcycles. Also, Qianjiang helped to inject new life into the Benelli brand.

So it’s possible that Bajaj intends to do the same thing with Vincent Motorcycles.

Moreover, Bajaj already forged a partnership with another British firm, Triumph Motorcycles and has a 49.9 percent stake in KTM AG.

So with the amount of resources at their disposal, Bajaj could revitalise the old brand anytime soon.

Nonetheless, Bajaj has up to August 2026 until the trademark is due for a renewal.

Honda X-ADV 750, NT1100, NC750X, And Forza 750 Gets New Visuals For 2023

Honda has updated its current fleet of motorcycles with new colourway for 2023, including the Forza 750, X-ADV, NC750X and NT1100.

2023 Honda Forza 750, X-ADV 750, NC750 and NT1100 features new visuals.
Specifications and mechanics remain the same.

For 2023, the Forza 750 gets three new exciting colours; Mat Ballistic Black Metallic with Mat Ballistic Black Metallic belly pan, Pearl Glare White with Mat Ballistic Black Metallic belly pan and Iridium Grey Metallic with Mat Ballistic Black Metallic Belly Pan.

However, no mechanical changes is carried out as the Forza 750 retain its 57hp engine, alumnium swingarm, dual four-pot callipers and ride-by-wire throttle.

Next, the highly-unique Honda X-ADV gets a special edition paint job called the “Shasta White”. The all-white colour scheme also showacsed the X-ADV graphics on the side.

Meanwhile, the NC750X also updated with three new colours that consist of Mat Jeans Blue Metallic with Silver Trim, Pearl Deep Mud Grey with Silver Trim and Candy Chromosphere Red with Silver Trim.

Also, the 2023 NC750X continue to feature the same engine as in the Forza 750 and X-ADV.

Lastly, Honda latest sports tourer, the NT1100 will now come in new Gunmetal Black Metallic paint job in addition to the exisitng Matte Iridium Grey Metallic and Pearl Glare White.

Currently, only the X-ADV 750 is available in Malaysia for a recommended retail price of RM67,799.

All-New Royal Enfield Scram 411 Now In Malaysia – From RM26,900

After its global introduction in March 2022, local distributor Didi Group has officially launched the Royal Enfield Scram 411 for the Malaysian market.

New Royal Enfield Scram 411 is a stripped-down Himalayan poised for the urban scrambler.
Features the same 411cc single SOCH engine as the off-road capable Himalayan 411.

Dubbed as an ‘urban scrambler’, it’s essentially the brand’s Himalayan adventure bike that’s been stripped down and given a proper modern retro styling twist.

Whilst the Scram 411’s base chassis remains unchanged from the Himalayan, it does employ identical 41mm front forks tweaked with slightly less travel – 190mm down from 200mm. The rear monoshock’s 180mm travel figure remains unchanged though.

That, along with the adoption of 21-inch (front) and 19-inch (rear) wheels ought to see the Royal Enfield Scram 411 boast slightly better on-road manners compared to the Himalayan ADV it underpins.

Also unchanged is the Himalayan’s powertrain package employed by the Royal Enfield Scram 411. You get the same air-cooled 411cc single with 24.3bhp @ 6,500rpm and 32NM @ 4,000RPM in this urban retro redux of said ADV machine.

Other major changes from the Himalayan obviously lay in the overall styling. The Scram 411 trade’s away the Himalayan’s fairing and high mudguard for a stripped down look with a small bit of bodywork to covering the instrument dial’s back.

There’s also a new single-piece seat that Royal Enfield says will offer enhanced comfort for long riding stints allowed by the sizeable 12.5-litre tank present, not forgetting the brand’s Tripper navigation unit brimmed as standard a feature too.

Like what you see in the new Royal Enfield Scram 411? Head to Royal Enfield latest showroom at Gasket Alley to check out the new bike priced at RM26,900 (base), RM27,100 (mid) and RM27,400 (premium).

GALLERY: 2022 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN SCRAM 411

HJC Brings Call Of Duty To Its RPHA 11 Helmet

If you ride bikes and is into the Call of Duty (CoD) video game, than perhaps the new HJC RPHA 11 Ghost Call Of Duty full-face helmet should top your buying list for 2022.

The Call of Duty is a widely popular first person shooter-type video game.
The new collaboration celebrates the CoD gaming community.

The helmet features graphics and livery that showcased a skull drawing on top of the helmet while on the side features a tactical pack with radio.

At the back, the Call of Duty nameplate is written in white paint scheme.

Also, the entire helmet is painted with a matte black as base.

The new RPHA 11 Call of Duty might make an appearance in the upcoming MotoGP with the likes of Pol Espargaro (MotoGP) and Albert Arenas (Moto2).

Similar to the standard HJC RPHA 11, the helmet is equipped with shock-resistant shell and enlarged visor for better visibility.

The helmet also features reflective patches at the back and an emergency release system.

The HJC RPHA 11 Ghost Call of Duty is currently on sale in Europe for EUR629.99 (RM2.8k).

Next-Gen Ducati Diavel With V4 Powertrain Spotted Testing

The Ducati Diavel is a one-of-a-kind cruiser that ever existed.

New generation Diavel to feature Ducati’s latest Gran Turismo V4 engine.
Ducati is expected to reveal the new Diavel V4 at the Ducati World Premiere 2023 web series.

Introduced in 2010 as a so-called ‘power cruiser’, the Diavel has since become the reference for other manufacturers to adopt a similar design language for their own modern-looking cruiser.

After introducing the second generation Diavel in 2015, it appears that Ducati is ready to roll out the new generation Diavel over the next few weeks in one of the firm’s seven World Premiere web series.

One of the episodes is almost certain to feature the new Diavel after the test mule was spotted in spy photos published by Motorrad.

Based on the photos, it appears that Ducati has swapped the Diavel’s long-serving 1260 DVT Testastretta with the firm’s Gran Turismo V4 1158cc engine.

The Gran Turismo V4 is currently powering the Multistrada V4 and features a unique configuration as Ducati ditched the iconic desmodromic valve for a spring valve return system.

As a result, the Multistrada V4 major service maintenance sits at 60,000km instead of the usual 30,000km.

Also, the new platform might suggest that the next-gen Diavel features a new revised frame.

The question is, which episode is likely to reveal the new Diavel V4? We’ll find out soon enough!

Yamaha Introduces New PWseries S2 Electric Motor

Yamaha is expanding its electric mobility presence by introducing a new electric motor called the PWseries S2.

the PWseries S2 is an electric motor strictly for Yamaha e-bikes.
the electric motor is lighter and more powerful than its predecessor.

The new generation electric motor has a maximum torque output of 75Nm and weighs just 2.85kg.

That said, the new motor is not for electric motorcycle, instead it is for the firm’s e-bikes.

Also the e-bike engine is not applicable to motorcycles, considering that e-bikes operate with the power of the cyclist leg.

Nevertheless, the technology can still be a reference for future Yamaha electric motorcycles and scooters.

Yamaha already launched two electric scooters this year with the NEO’s and E01. We aslo got the chance to see the E01 up close during Hong Leong Yamaha’s recently concluded GenBlu Karnival.

However, we are still waiting for Yamaha’s first electric motorcycle and with Kawasaki set to introduce its first electric two-wheeler in November, we expect Yamaha to follow soon.

Suzuki SV650 Successor With Parallel-Twin Engine Spied

Suzuki recently spotted testing new motorcycles in Europe, which appears to be the eventual successor to the SV650.

New generation Suzuki SV650 with parallel-twin engine caught testing.
Features new bodywork including a new front LED headlamp.

The naked motorcycle has been running Suzuki’s trusted 645cc V-Twin engine since its introduction in 1999.

Since then, Suzuki has only run a minor update to ensure the bike complies with the global emission standards.

On that note, Suzuki is finally ready to up the ante by introducing a new generation SV650 running on an all-new 700cc parallel-twin engine.

That said, the SV650 successor was recently caught undergoing road test in Europe, according to Motorcycle.com.

Based on these spy photos, we can see an all-new bodywork, including a modern front fascia with a horizontal LED headlamp similar to the firm’s latest GSX-S1000.

Despite the heavily taped-up bodywork and front fender, the new generation SV650 appears more aggressive and bolder.

Also, based on the photos, we got the chance to see a clearer look into Suzuki’s newest parallel-twin platform. Other notable features include an inverted front fork and Nissin brake callipers.

While technical details remain scarce, we know now that Suzuki has put in a lot of work to introduce the SV650 successor.

However, with a new engine configuration, the House of Hamamatsu will likely drop the SV650 nomenclature for something new.

An SP700, perhaps? We’ll soon find out!

(Source: Motorcycle.com)

New Track-Only Yamaha R1 GYTR Breaks Cover

Yamaha has unveiled a new track-only R1 GYTR motorcycle.

The Japanese marquee recently filed a new trademark filing for the R1.
The latest generation R1 is ineligible for the road but we could see a road legal version soon, likely at the EICMA show in November.

That said, what’s new about the track-only R1?

Firstly, like the previous track-oriented R1, it is developed by Genuine Yamaha Technologies Racing (GYTR). GYTR also responsible for developing practice bikes for racers.

In addition, GYTR also sponsors GRT Yamaha WorldSBK team and the Yamaha Austria Racing Team (YART) competing in the Endurance World Championship (EWC).

According to Yamaha, the R1 GYTR features track-ready components including:

Akrapovic Race muffler and mid-pipe system
AIS plug set
Engine cover set
GYTR ECU
Wiring harness
PC interface cable
GYTR ABS Emulator
GYTR On/Off Switch
15/42T 520 sprockets
GYTR R-Series 520 racing chain
BS R11 tires
GYTR Racing Fuel Cap
GYTR Stainless Steel Brake Line Set
Callipers with GYTR steel piston kit
Brembo Z04 brake pads
Race handlebars
Steering stoppers
Shark Fin Rear Sprocket Guard
Billet Front Brake Lever Guard
Race Rear Set with reverse shifting option
Rear stand hooks
R-Series Racing Rear Stand
Complete Race Cowling Kit in primer white
Racing screen
GYTR Race seat

Unfortunately, the race-ready R1 GYTR can only be purchased from GYTR Pro Shops. Customers can also personalised the settings with the help of GYTR.

Also, GYTR will introduce more than 400 components developed specifically for the R1 including race parts currently used on Yamaha’s WorldSBK machine.

The GYTR Pro range includes:

GYTR PRO Swingarm
GYTR PRO large capacity and low gravity fuel tank
GTTR PRO Carbon rear subframe
GYTR PRO Triple clamp
GYTR PRO Carbon cowling set
GYTR Pro screen
GYTR PRO Dashboard
GYTR PRO Dash support
GYTR PRO Handlebars
GYTR PRO Handle bar switches
GYTR PRO Marelli electronics (customised)
GYTR PRO Airducts for brake calipers
GYTR PRO Brake lines
GYTR PRO Brembo wheel adaptors
GYTR PRO Clutch
GYTR PRO Side steering damper with bracket and clamp
GYTR PRO MB radiator
GYTR PRO Akrapovic system
GYTR PRO Brake lever protector

According to Yamaha, the entire GYTR Pro range will be announced by the end of the year.

2023 Kawasaki Ninja 650 And Z650 Gains Industry Standard Traction Control

Kawasaki has introduced the traction control function on the 2023 Ninja 650 and Z650.

2023 Kawasaki Ninja 650 and Z650 gains traction control.
Retains the same 649cc parallel-twin engine.

While the same features are regarded as industry standard, this is the first time that traction control function is equipped on the Ninja and Z650.

The two motorcycle will feature three diferent Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC) settings to meet the rider’s need.

In Mode 1, the KTRC system is more preserve while Mode 2 the intervention sets in earlier to deal with lower-traction situation especially riding on wet roads.

Also, users can turn off the traction control system entirely, allowing more fun factor especially on the track.

Riders can also access their preferred KTRC setting via the Bluetooth-enabled TFT instrument colour.

Nonetheless, the Ninja 650 and Z650 runs on the same 649cc parallel-twin engine capable of producing 67hp and 65Nm.

The bike is suspended by a non-adjustable 41mm telescopic fork and a horizontal back-link rear shock.

FIRST LOOK: 2023 GASGAS RX 450F Replica

GASGAS officially unveiled the all-new GASGAS RX 450F Replica for 2023.

The RX 450F Replica is the closest thing to GASGAS Dakar-wnning racebike.
features 450cc SOHC single cylinder engine.

As mentioned a few weeks ago, the RX 450F Replica is based on the firm’s 2022 Dakar-winning race bike ridden by Sam Sunderland Daniel Sanders.

According to GASGAS, the RX 450F Replica is the closest thing you’re going to get to the actual motorcycle.

As predicted, the GASGAS RX 450F Replica is fundamentally the same as KTM’s 450 Rally Replica albeit some minor changes including colours and front fender.

However, the RX 450F Replica is fitted with WP Xplor Pro 7548 front fork and 7750 rear shock while the KTM is suspended by a XACT pro front fork and rear shock.

Nevertheless, the RX 450F Replica features the shares the same 450cc SOHC single-cylinder engine powering the GASGAS MC 450F racebike.

Other notable features include:

carbon fiber navigator tower
red anodized X-TRIG forged triple clamp
red Supersprox Stealth rear sprocket
Neken handelbar
Akrapovic exhaust
Hinson clutch cover

Braking is regulated by Brembo brakes with the bike running on Continental TKC 80 tires with black anodized EXCEL rims.

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Amirul Azreen

The biggest motorcycle exhibition event in Japan, the Tokyo Motorcycle Show is set to return in March 2023 ahead of its 50th anniversary.

New CFMoto 450SR middleweight sport will reportedly launch in Malaysia during MotoGP this October.

Radical and sporty CFMoto 450SR will be launched locally in Malaysia later this year.

It packs a peppy 449cc parallel-twin with 270-degree crankshaft, good for 50HP and 39Nm.