Amirul Azreen, Author at BikesRepublic.com

OFFICIAL: Alex Rins Signs With LCR Honda

Alex Rins will ride on board the Honda RC213V machine at the 2023 MotoGP season after putting pen to paper on a two-year deal with LCR Honda.

LCR Honda Castrol Team officially announced Alex Rins as the new rider for 2023.
Rins agreed a two-year deal to join LCR Honda.

The 26-year will ride join LCR Honda at the of the 2022 season after Suzuki decided to terminate their participation in MotoGP.

“I am very happy to be joining the LCR Honda Team. Changing team and bike is a challenge but I am ready to give my 100% and to put into practice everything that I’ve learnt during my years in the MotoGP class.

“Lucio and Honda’s trust has been crucial for me in deciding to take on this challenge with this factory. I would like to thank them for this opportunity,” said Rins.

LCR Honda Team Manager, Lucio Cecchinello, is also delighted with the new signing.

“I am delighted to announce that Álex Rins will be the LCR Honda CASTROL rider in 2023. We’ve just finished signing the contract, all 3 parties, so we are finally able to announce it. Rins is an experienced rider, a fast rider and a podium finisher.

“This wealth of experience, coupled with Rins’ ability to give the precise suggestions to his technicians, as I’ve heard, will surely help us to improve our our bike package, aiming to fight for more podium,” he said.

Meanwhile, LCR Honda reportedly will also announce Moto2 rider Ai Ogura as Rins’ new team-mate for the upcoming season in place of Takaaki Nakagami.

Enjoy Discount Vouchers, Free Towing With MODENAS New E-Membership Programme

MODENAS officially introduced a new e-membership programme that offers a host of benefits and rewards for every MODENAS customer in Malaysia.

Enjoy up to 15% discount on genuine spare parts.
first 80 membership renewals will enjoy a Baskin Robbins ice-cream voucher.

The e-membership programme is open to all MODENAS motorcycle owners.

With just RM60 per year (for new members) and RM40 (for renewals), customers will enjoy various benefits and rewards, including:

up to RM15 spare-parts e-voucher
15% discount on genuine spare parts purchased at any MODENAS Service Center.
RM10 e-voucher for successful registration.
special discount on your birthday.
free 24-hour towing assistance within a 100km round trip radius.

Meanwhile, the first 80 members to renew their membership will also receive a Baskin Robbins ice cream voucher worth RM35, while the subsequent 225 renewals are entitled to a Single Jr.Scoop voucher worth RM8.

“We are always finding ways to cater towards the needs and wants of our customers. With the new membership program along with its attractive benefits and rewards in place, we are targeting to receive 1,000 new member sign-up in the second quarter of this year.

“Plus, with the increase in sales volume for the MODENAS motorcycles in the market as well as a new partner, KAWASAKI, it is not impossible for the Company to achieve the target”, said Roslan Roskan, Chief Executive Officer of MODENAS.

2022 Yamaha NMax Gets New Colours – RM9,498

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) introduced a new colour for the 2022 Yamaha NMax 155 scooter.

Gets two new colourways; Matte Blue and Matte Green.
2022 Yamaha NMax 155 is now priced at RM9,498.

The 2022 NMax now features two new colourways, Matte Blue and Matte Green and is priced at RM9,498 (excluding road tax, insurance and registration), a RM500 increase from the previous model.

Nonetheless, powering the 2022 NMax 155 is a 155cc single-cylinder SOHC VVA engine fed by EFI. Power output is claimed at 14.9hp @ 8,000rpm and 14.4Nm @ 6,600rpm with a CVT gearbox and final belt drive.

Also available on the 2022 model are an LED headlamp, LED taillight, digital LCD display, USB port and idle start-stop function.

Other notable features include:

23.3L under seat storage
7.1L fuel tank
telescopic front fork
twin shock absorbers

Braking is done with a single hydraulic disc brake at the front and rear mated to a 230mm disc.

The 2022 Yamaha NMax comes with a 2-year or 20,000km warranty. According to HLYM, the 2022 Yamaha NMax 155 is available at all authorised dealers.

Japan’s Exclusive Piaggio MyMover Three-Wheeld Moped Launched

If you’ve been to Japan, chances are you might have come across a unique-looking three-wheeler going down the road, especially around city centres.

Piaggio MyMoover is a Japan-only three-wheeled scooter.
They are designed as a delivery vehicles for day-to-day businesses.

These three-wheelers are small, affordable vehicles generally used by restaurants and cafes to deliver food and drinks to nearby customers.

There are many of these scooters in Japan; surprisingly, some are made by well-established motorcycle companies.

As such, the Italian scooter company, Piaggio, wants to be a part of the quirky three-wheelers market with the MyMoover.

The Piaggio MyMoover is a cute-looking delivery electric three-wheeled moped developed exclusively for the Japanese market.

According to Piaggio, the MyMoover features a two-wheel at the rear and one wheel at the front while equipped with a massive rear luggage compartment.

Interestingly, the Piaggio MyMoover is able to lean just like a standard Piaggio scooter.

Despite the vast payload (261 litres of cargo), Piaggio claimed the moped is as stable as a typical scooter.

Also, the overall structure is built to ensure that the weight distribution (between the rider and luggage) is loaded evenly across three wheels. This feature provides additional stability and a natural riding feel of a typical moped.

Powering the MyMoover is a standard 125cc liquid-cooled, a single-cylinder unit designed to provide workhorse-like performance.

Apart from the 261L of cargo space for the rear top box, the front luggage crack can carry additional 20kgs while the leg shield bag can store an additional 5kgs of luggage.

As for pricing, Piaggio is asking for JPY913,000, which translates to RM29.4k. Pricey? You got that right.

Triumph Trident 660 Is UK’s Top-Selling Bike In June 2022

Although the sales of motorcycles in the UK fell for the third consecutive month in June mid-way into 2022, the sales figure still comfortably exceeded the numbers recorded back in 2021.

Triumph sold 225 units of the Trident 660 in June 2022.
Honda retains the lead with most motorcycle sold in the June.

A total of 63,963 units of motorcycles were sold during the first six months of 2022, exceeding the 58,105 units sold during the same period last year. Despite the downward trend, things are still looking positive for the two-wheels market.

While Honda continue to take top spot of the UK sales charts with 2,200 units sold in June alone, Triumph Motorcycles made the most impressive start to the year, by leapfrogging Yamaha to ranked second as the most popular brand in the country.

In addition, Triumph’s middle-weight motorcycle, the Trident 660 emerged as the best selling motorcycle with 225 units sold in June.

Thanks to its affordable price tag, the Trident 660 is fast becoming a favourite not just for beginners but also seasoned riders.

In terms of firepower, the all-new Trident comes with a 660cc three-cylinder DOHC liquid-cooled engine that produces a respectable 80hp at 10,250rpm and 64Nm of torque at 6,250rpm. This package offers a punchy power delivery throughout its rev range together with a unique triple-cylinder soundtrack.

A six-speed manual transmission handles all the power delivery to its rear wheel and that is further enhanced with the presence of an assist/slipper clutch. There’s also the addition of a ride-by-wire throttle, selectable riding modes, and switchable traction control for even greater riding efficiency across the board.

AGV Tourmodular Modular Helmet Updated With DMC System, Meets ECE 22.06

AGV has updated its popular modular helmet, the Tourmodular, for 2022.

AGV Tourmodular now meets the latest ECE22.06 standard.
integrated with DMC System developed by Cardo.

According to the company, the new and improved Tourmodular helmet now meets ECE 22.06 homologation as a result of AGV’s extreme safety manufacturing protocol developed over 75 years.

The Tourmodular features a unique combination of carbon, aramid fibre and fibreglass structure that provides solidity and lightness, allowing riders to feel comfy and less fatigue while on the road.

Meanwhile, the visor is designed for a better field of vision and to protect the face and eye. The visor is optical class 1 and is 4m thick.

Inside, the helmet features Ritmo and Shalimar fabrics that absorb moisture and sweat, while the (water-repellent) synthetic leather keeps the water out of the helmet during heavy rain.

Thanks to its aerodynamic design, the Tourmodular helmet minimises turbulence and helmet movement and offers a dynamic weight of zero at 130km/h.

Other notable features:

AGV Micro-opening system
four adjustable air-vents
exceed P/J homologation – safe and secured with the chin guard up

In addition, the AGV Tourmodular helmet is the first helmet built to be compatible with the Dynamic Mesh Communication system. Developed with Cardo, the AGV INSIDE intercom allows interaction with up to 15 riders while guaranteeing connection stability with a total distance of 6km.

The new AGV Tourmodular helmet is currently on sale in the US, starting from USD599.95 (RM2.6k).

UK Wants To End The Sales Of Petrol Motorcycles By 2035

As the push for a greener future intensifies, the Department for Transport (DFT) wants to take it up a notch by proposing to end the sale of petrol-powered motorcycles and scooters by 2035.

The proposed plan is to end all sales of combustion engine motorcycles by 2035.
Part of the UK effort for a sustainable future.

DFT puts out the fresh proposals at the end of the first year of the Transport Decarbonisation Plan.

According to MCN, the dialogue will run until 21 September this year and will gather opinions on the motion to end the sale of all non-zero emission (L-category) vehicles by 2035.

The L-category vehicles include mopeds, motorcycles, three-wheelers and quads.

However, in the proposal, sales of motorcycles that makes less than 14.8hp will end five years earlier.

Also, Transport Minister Trudy Harrison announced funding to boost the development of zero-emission motorcycles in the UK.

Despite the effort, the Motorcycle Industry Association criticised the plans instead of insisting that learner vehicles are more environmentally efficient than electric cars.

2022 MV Agusta F3, Turismo Veloce And Dragster Gets The RC Treatment

MV Agusta has rolled out three updated models for 2022: Turismo Veloce, Dragster and F3.

2022 F3, Turismo Veloce and Dragster features the Reparte Corse trim.
all three models gets electronic refinements and equipped with 800cc triple engine.

All three motorcycles have been given the Reparto Corse (RC) treatment which features a distinct colour combination.

If you are a fan of MV Agusta, you would recognise the RC nameplate as the company’s racing department.

As a result, the Turismo Veloce, Dragster and F3 is an upgraded versions of the base model.

Turismo Veloce RC

The Turismo Veloce RC features the same 800cc triple engine found in the Dragster and F3 but with the power adjusted to just 110hp and 84Nm.

As a sports touring machine, the Turismo Veloce RC offers great comfort over long distances, and while the engine makes lower horsepower than the two, it is still capable of carrying the 21.5L fuel tank and 199kg (dry) weight.

According to MV Agusta, the Turismo Veloce RC can reach 230km/h max speed with stopping power comes in the form of a dual 320mm disc with Brembo piston callipers at the front and a single 220mm disc with dual-piston callipers at the rear.

Other features include cornering ABS with rear wheel lift detection and parking brake.

Dragster RC

The Dragster SC features an updated titanium nitride coating on 43mm Marzocchi USD telescopic forks at the front and Sachs single shock absorber with preload, compression and rebounds at the rear.

The same dual 320mm disc does braking with Brembo callipers at the front and a single 220mm disc at the rear. An ABS system also regulates the brake.

Like the Turismo Veloce RC, the Dragster is also equipped with a parking brake.

Unlike its touring sibling, the Dragster make 140hp and 87Nm from the 800cc triple and is the lightest among the three. It can also do a max speed of 245km/h, higher than the F3.

F3 RC

Finally, we have the F3 RC, which now carries the burden of becoming the brand’s flagship sportsbike since the F4 is no longer available.

Like the Dragster, MV Agusta upgraded the 2022 F3 RC edition with a titanium nitride coating front suspension that helps to reduce friction. The wheels are now 10% lighter, which MV Agusta claimed helps reduce the moment of inertia up to 7%.

The F3 is also the most powerful out of the rest, with 147hp and 88Nm and features a new traction control system with eight different stages and four-level torque control.

MV also claimed that the F3 RC could hit a top speed of 240km/h.

Other notable features include:

dual 320mm front disc with 4-pot Brembo callipers
single 220mm rear disc with 2-pot Brembo callipers
cornering ABS
43mm Marzocchi USD telescopic forks
Sachs rear single shock absorbers
aluminium swingarm

Sadly, all three RC editions are available in limited numbers, which means by the time you read this, all 200 units of the F3 and 300 units of the Dragster and Turismo Veloce might be on their way to meet their new owners.

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!”

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Amirul Azreen

Alex Rins will ride on board the Honda RC213V machine at the 2023 MotoGP season after putting pen to paper on a two-year deal with LCR Honda.

MODENAS officially introduced a new e-membership programme that offers a host of benefits and rewards for every MODENAS customer in Malaysia.

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) introduced a new colour for the 2022 Yamaha NMax 155 scooter.

If you’ve been to Japan, chances are you might have come across a unique-looking three-wheeler going down the road, especially around city centres.

Although the sales of motorcycles in the UK fell for the third consecutive month in June mid-way into 2022, the sales figure still comfortably exceeded the numbers recorded back in 2021.

AGV has updated its popular modular helmet, the Tourmodular, for 2022.

AGV Tourmodular now meets the latest ECE22.06 standard.

integrated with DMC System developed by Cardo.

As the push for a greener future intensifies, the Department for Transport (DFT) wants to take it up a notch by proposing to end the sale of petrol-powered motorcycles and scooters by 2035.

MV Agusta has rolled out three updated models for 2022: Turismo Veloce, Dragster and F3.

2022 F3, Turismo Veloce and Dragster features the Reparte Corse trim.

all three models gets electronic refinements and equipped with 800cc triple engine.

Turismo Veloce RC

Dragster RC

F3 RC

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.

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