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2022 Petronas Malaysian Cub Prix To Kick Off This Weekend In Sepang!

The Petronas Malaysian Cub Prix is set to return this weekend, with the first round to take place at the Sepang Circuit (North) on 12-13 March.

The 2022 edition is set to kick off with a bang after two previous seasons was hampered with the ongoing pandemic and Movement Control Order (MCO).

Nevertheless, the 29 edition Cub Prix will return in full blast as the team and riders prepare to hunt the 2022 championship.

CP150 defending champion Azroy Hakeem Anuar will return to the grid feeling refreshed after taking the 2021 crown with Honda Yuzy Idemitsu.

However, this time around, the 24-year-old will pilot the all-new Honda RSX 150, replacing the RS150R.

Meanwhile, the 2022 season also witnessed the return of former two-time Moto3 stage winner Khairul Idham Pawi.

The ex-Petronas Sprinta Racing rider made a u-turn to two-wheel racing after announcing his retirement in December 2020 after his contract with the Malaysian outfit ended.

SuperKIP will feature alongside former CP150 champion Helmi Azman at SCK Honda Racing Team.

The Petronas Malaysian Cub Prix will continue to pursue its primary objective as a significant platform to raise future world championship racing riders.

The first round of the 2022 Petronas Malaysian Cub Prix will be at the Sepang Circuit (North) from 12 to 13 March.

Meet The Lighter And Faster Ducati Panigale V4 SP2 – 228HP, 123.6Nm

Ducati has officially completed its 2022 model year range by introducing another top-notch performance motorcycle, the Ducati Panigale V4 SP2.

The SP2 is the second generation of the Panigale V4 SP launched in 2020. The latest build focused on weight reduction and increased performance thanks to upgraded parts and accessories unique to the bike.

Despite nursing the same 1103cc Desmosedici Stradale V4 engine, the mill is now housed in an aluminium front frame to reduce weight.

The SP2 also gets a new full-titanium Akrapovic exhaust system, which helps to reduce unnecessary weight by 5 kilograms and bumps the power to 228hp.

Other premium components fitted on the Panigale V4 SP2 include:

  • Ohlins NPX 24/30 front end
  • TTX36 rear shock and steering damper
  • Ohlins Smart EC 2.0 system
  • four power modes (Full, High, Medium and Low)
  • Brembo MSC 19.21 master cylinder

Stopping power comes from twin Brembo Stylema R callipers with STM EVO dry clutch, developed for the Ducati WorldSBK machine.

To ensure the best on-track experience, the Panigale V4 SP2 features Street and Sport ride modes (with Race A and Race B presets), Track Evo display option and Ducati Data Analyser with GPS module.

Meanwhile, if you think 228hp is too much power, worry not as the Panigale V4 SP2 comes with a host of safety features:

  • Cornering ABS EVO
  • Ducati Traction Control (DTC) EVO
  • Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) EVO
  • Ducati Slide Control (DSC)
  • Engine Brake Control (EBC) EVO
  • Auto tyre calibration
  • Ducati Power Launch
  • Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) EVO 2

The final touch comes in the form of a matt black Winter Test livery design purely to let everyone knows that a beast is lurking among the crowd.

Scheduled maintenance is at every 12,000km wwhile the valve clearance adjustment (Desmo Service) is set at every 24,000km.

The Ducati Panigale V4 SP2 is already available for booking in Europe for GBP34,295 (RM188k).

Kawasaki Prepping The ZX-4R For Launch Soon

The highly anticipated Kawasaki ZX-4R looks to be on its way, as confirmed by the latest reports.

Talk of a new 400cc inline-four sports bike has been around for quite some time, ever since the introduction of the quarter-litre ZX-25R.

Japanese publication, Young-Machine – known for getting the latest insight for Japanese motorcycles – has made the ZX-4R its latest cover for April with a render that is likely to be close to the final product.

The headline also suggests that Kawasaki is prepping for an official reveal very soon.

While the ZX-4R is somewhat related to the ZX-25R, the former will follow the ZX-10R design, prominently the sunken headlight and the air-duct.

Reports also suggest that the new bike will feature premium components, from Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC), USD forks and riding modes.

We have yet to secure any information regarding how much power it might produce, but rumours have that it could be around 75hp and above.

SPY SHOT: 2023 Triumph Street Triple Gets New Ohlins Front Fork

The Triumph Street Triple 765 is probably among the best middleweight street machine we have yet to test out since its launch in Malaysia back in 2019.

Nevertheless, we still adore the bike from afar, appreciating the British-built machine from the get-go.

Fast forward to 2022, it seems the boys at Hinckley is already busy working on an updated version of the Street Triple, as proven by these new spy shot published by RideApart.

Instantly, the first thing you’ll capture is probably the shining golden glow of the new Ohlins front fork.

The Ohlins suspension system replaces the fully-adjustable 41mm upside-down Showa Big Piston Fork that’s currently available on the Street Triple R and Street Triple RS.

Despite the significant updates, whether the rear suspension matches the new model’s front Ohlins setup is unclear. 

The Street Triple R is currently fitted with a Showa monoshock, while the RS gets the fully-adjustable Ohlins STX40 monoshock.

Other notable cosmetic changes include a belly pan similar to the current RS, a carbon fibre hugger and new grab rails at the rear of the pillion seat.

The Street Triple might also get additional colour options and other electronics upgrades.

However, further details will remain a mystery, and we could only speculate what’s in store for us from Triumph.

Nonetheless, since the test mule is already looking like a production-ready unit, it is safe to assume that it could be ready for launch later this year as a 2023 model.

(Source: RideApart)

Vespa Malaysia Expands 3S Concept Store To Johor Bahru

Didi Group proudly announced the opening of Vespa Malaysia latest showroom in Skudai, Johor in partnership with Ng Brothers Motor (Vespa Skudai).

The 3S showroom carries full range of the iconic brand which carries a comprehensive range of products including a customer service centre.

The launch of Vesa Skudai (Ng Brothers Motor) marks a big step into expanding the Vespa branding throughout the country as it is the first Vespa 3S showroom in Johor Bahru.

“I would like to thank and congratulate Ng Brothers Motor (Vespa Skudai) for introducing and carrying the Vespa brand in Johor, which will help us to further strengthen our positioning and boost our presence in Malaysia.

“The opening of Vespa Skudai also reflects the strengthening of the distribution network of Vespa in Malaysia” said Mr Rewi Hamid Bugo, Chairman, Didi Resources Sdn Bhd.

To celebrate the momentous occasion, a total of 150 Vespa owners also got together to celebrate the official launch of Vespa Skudai, that also adopted the new Vespa showroom corporate identity.

Vespa owners in Johor Bahru drop by Vespa Skudai located at 33, Jalan Pakis 1, Taman Sri Pulai, Johor Bahru, Johor.

Castrol Malaysia Kicks Off Hari Mekanik Malaysia 2022 on March 18

Castrol Malaysia is back for the fourth consecutive year to celebrate Castrol Hari Mekanik Malaysia (HMM) on March 18, 2022.

For 2022, Castrol will kick off the annual event with a unique theme, ‘The Game Changer’, in honour of our local heroes who saves vehicle owners’ life on day to day basis.

Hari Mekanik Malaysia is an extension of Castrol’s effort in paying tribute to the mechanics in Malaysia that served as a backbone of the brand for many years.

According to Castrol Malaysia, the HMM 2022 will be a fully virtual event experience that includes a media contest, jersey giveaways, and engagement with KOLs.

HMM 2022 will also be recognized as the most significant campaign ever as the event will collaborate with the English Premier League (EPL).

Regarded as the most-watched football league globally, the EPL is broadcasted in 212 territories to 643 million homes, with a TV audience of 4.7 billion.

The aim is to explore the dynamics of mechanics and footballers as kindred spirits who share the same drive and hard work to strive for success and achieve their goals.

Castrol hopes the new collaboration could alleviate the love and respect that Malaysian have for our mechanics.

Castrol Malaysia will also giveaway exclusive Catrol X EPL merchandise, including jerseys, caps, and flasks.

Participants will need to snap a photo of themselves in their favourite football jersey or Castrol t-shirt with their car or bike and the background of any Castrol-branded workshop.

Participants will need to post the photo on Facebook or Instagram with the caption of thanking their mechanic. Most liked Facebook and Instagram posts with the hashtags #CastrolHariMekanik and #CastrolEPL will win an exclusive Castrol X EPL merchandise.

OFFICIAL: 2022 Suzuki GSX-R150, GSX-S150 & Raider R150 Fi Now In Malaysia – From RM8,173

The highly anticipated 150cc motorcycle from Suzuki Malaysia is finally here, in the form of Suzuki GSX-R150, GSX-S150 and Raider R150 Fi.

The three new models is the first small capacity range from Suzuki Malaysia after the changed of ownership.

Despite all three bikes offers something different than one another, the GSX-R150, GSX-S150 and Raider R150 Fi shares the same power mill.

All three features Suzuki 147.3cc single-cylinder DOHC with liquid-cooled engine.

However, while the GSX-R150 and GSX-S150 makes the same 19hp @ 10,500rpm and 14Nm @ 9,000rpm, the underbone Raider R150 Fi pumps 18hp and 13.8Nm at lower rpm (500rpm less).

Nevertheless, all three models features telescopic front fork, 17-inch wheels, single petal disc (front and rear), LED lights, GSX-S1000-inspired digital LCD instrument cluster, hazard lights, and electric starter with one push function.

The GSX-R150 is also the heaviest at 131kg – 1kg less on the naked GSX-S150 – while the Raider R150 Fi weighs at just 109kg.

While the GSX-S150 and Raider R150 Fi gets new shutter key system, the GSX-R150 features smart key function (keyless).

According to Suzuki Malaysia, the GSX-R150, GSX-S150 and Raider R150 Fi is priced at RM11,329, RM10,289 and RM8,173 respectively.

Honda’s Second Teaser Exposed The Hawk 11 Side Profile, Kind Of

At the moment, we know that Honda plans to unveil the all-new Hawk 11 at the Annual Osaka Motorcycle Show on March 19, 2022.

So far, we also know the Hawk 11 will feature the widely used 1,084cc parallel-twin engine that’s also found in the CRF1100L Africa Twin, NT1100 and Rebel 1100.

Honda was also kind enough to showcase what the front end will look like in its first teaser.

However, the second teaser is much more enticing, as the Japanese manufacturer revealed the front fascia and the side profile.

Although the entire video was shown in a dark environment, you could see some exciting features.

Firstly, the video showed a glimpse of a Honda decal on the fuel tank, satin-finished metal accents, metal-like rear subframe with Hawk 11 decal on it.

The short video also showcased what the saddle would look like, but it’s so dark you can’t see the exact finishing used.

Although everything else remains a secret, the Hawk 11 is undoubtedly one of the bikes to look out for in 2022. 

Nevertheless, if you can’t wait until the official unveiling, you can always refer to Young-Machine render image – which we think looks eerily similar to the actual thing.

With less than two weeks to go before the official debut, stay tuned as we will bring the latest update on the upcoming Hawk 11.

2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT Gets Recalled Due To Faulty Throttle Grip

Yamaha Motor Corporation USA issued a recall notice for some of the 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT.

The vehicle safety recall is due to a faulty throttle grip that could break if the grip is used to pull up the bike after lying on its side.

The breakage could lead to a restricted throttle movement, affecting the rider’s input and subsequently increasing the risk of a crash.

It is estimated that 453 bikes are affected by the recall produced between February 15, 2021, to July 8, 2021.

Meanwhile, a possible warning that the rider might notice is an unexpected resistance when applying throttle and a potential slow return to idle when the throttle is released.

Yamaha advises that affected owners should not ride the motorcycle until proper service is performed.

FIM Suspends Russian And Belarusian Riders From International Two-Wheel Racing

The recent Russian invasion of Ukraine has triggered numerous sanctions by nationwide governmental bodies and private firms.

Automotive manufacturers have also stopped shipments of new motorcycles and cars to Russia.

The heavy sanctions extend to the world of sport, with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) calling for the ban of Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials on February 28, 2022.

As the invasion is about to enter its third week, more organizations have stood out against the Russian Federation, including the FIM.

In a recent response, FIM has suspended Russian and Belarusian riders from competing in any international two-wheeled competitions, including the FIM Motocross World Championship (MXGP).

As a result, Russian rider Vsevolod Brylyako, who managed to qualify P19 for the Mantua GP, was informed not to participate in the series until further notice.

The suspension also applies to all Russian Motorcycle Federation (RMF) and Belarusian Federation of Motorcycle Sports (BFMS) officials, experts, members and agents.

Honda Introduces CRF-E2 Mini Electric Dirt Bike In Partnership With Geenger Motors

Honda has entered the e-dirt bike category with the introduction of the CRF-E2, after a succesfull partnership with California-based startup company, Greenger Powersports.

The CRF-E2 is an electric dirt bike equivalent to a 50cc motorcycle that caters to young dirt bike riders.

The CRF-E2 is built based on Greenger Motors G12R and G12S that was previously launched in March 2020.

Powered by a 48V brushless DC motor capable of generating 1.2kW (1.6hp) and 2.5kW (3.4hp) maximum power, the motor also pumps out 24Nm of torque.

Honda claims that the 20 AH/960 Wh swappable battery can last up to two hours in ideal condition with users able to fully recharge the CRF-E2 in just four hours with standard charger (2.5 hours with quick charger).

The battery only weighs at 5.8 kilograms making it easier to be swap out by owners.

The CRF-E2 also features aluminium twin-spar frame, rebound and preload-adjustable rear shock with 3.9″ of travel at the front and 8.3″ of rear travel.

Other specifications include a hydraulic callipers mated to a 190mm petal disc, two 12-inch wire-spoke wheels paired to a Kenda Millvlle K771 knobby tires.

Interestingly, parents can adjust the seat height to 24.8″ or 25.5″ according to their child height.

The Honda CRF-E2 is priced at USD2,950 (RM12.3k).

Cub Prix: Azroy Hakeem To Pilot The Honda RSX Ahead Of The 2022 Season

CP150 defending champion Azroy Hakeem Anuar is set to return to the Petronas Malaysian Cub Prix with a new machine.

The Honda Yuzy Idemitsu rider will ride onboard the all-new Honda RSX 150 that was recently launched in Malaysia at the end of 2021.

This will be the first time that the RSX will make its bow at the championship.

Meanwhile, Azroy is looking forward to defending his championship with the new motorcycle.

“My goal for this year is to maintain the champion title.

“The Honda RSX-150 will replace the Honda RS150 motorcycle which was used previously in the championship.

“We are confident with the abilities of the motorcycle and this season, we hope to not just maintain the title of champion for CP150 but also hail as team champion for the CP150 category,”  he said.

As a defending champion, the new Honda RSX 150 will also feature the #1, which was last used in 2014 by Zaqhwan Zaidi.

The 2022 Petronas Malaysian Cub Prix will kickstart at Sepang International Circuit from 12-13 March.

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