Amirul Azreen, Author at BikesRepublic.com

Indian Motorcycle To Commence Operation In Malaysia Soon

American motorcycle company, Indian Motorcycles is set to be fully operational in Malaysia this coming May, as reported by Paultan.org.

The initial plan was to begin operations earlier but was hampered by the pandemic and the nation’s movement control order (MCO).

Nevertheless, Paultan.org reported that the first batch of bikes is set to arrive in the country next month comprising of six units of the Indian FTR, four units FTR Race and a selection of the Indian Scout.

Featuring a 1,203cc V-twin engine that punches out close to 125hp and 120Nm of torque, the FTR also features some cool modern features such as cruise control, dual disc Brembo ABS brakes, traction control, full LED lighting, 4.3” LED touchscreen dashboard (with Bluetooth & USB fast-charging port), lean-angle sensitive stability control, traction control, wheelie mitigation control, and many more.

In the UK, the Indian FTR 1200 is priced at GBP14,699 (RM82k), however, due to Malaysia’s import duties and taxes, we are looking probably around the RM100k-ish mark.

(Source: Paultan.org)

Upcoming Honda Gold Wing To Get Radar Adaptive Cruise Control

European manufacturers are already in the market with big bore machines that feature radar-powered adaptive cruise control.

The Ducati Multistrada V4, KTM 1290 Super Adventure and the BMW R 1250 RT are among the motorcycles fitted with the fancy radar technology developed by Bosch.

Kawasaki emerged as the first Japanese manufacturer to introduce the technology with the H2 SX.

However, Honda is about to enter the game with the upcoming Gold Wing and Africa Twin, as reported by Motorrad Online.

While some manufacturers had to compromise the design to allow the sophisticated device to be fitted on (as showcased by the awkward nose section of the Multistrada V4), Honda will use the Gold Wing large fairing to integrate the radar unit seamlessly.

The Gold Wing will also get a rear-mounted radar system for a blind spot detection feature. We fancied the blind-spot function when we tested the Multistrada V4.

Meanwhile, we can expect the Gold Wing and the Africa Twin to get a more comprehensive instrument cluster to accommodate the radar warnings.

Some reports also suggest Honda might adopt the fancy heads-up display on the upcoming model.

Although some might think that all of these technologies is a bit too fancy for a two-wheeler, we, on the other hand, agree that it will make motorcycles, especially bikes like the Gold Wing, even safer to ride than it ever was.

2022 Suzuki Swish 125 Gets Hayabusa Inspired Colourway – 8.5hp, 9.6Nm

Suzuki has rolled out the new Swish 125 in Taiwan, which features the latest generation Hayabusa colourway.

The Swish 125 joins the recently launched Saluto 125 but offers a much sportier and modern exterior design than the latter.

For 2022, the Swish 125 gets a two-tone colourway similar to the Hayabusa that could be found on the scooter’s headlamp and body baseline.

However, no mechanical changes are done to the compact scooter as the 2022 Swish 125 still carry the same 124cc Suzuki Eco Performance (SEP) engine capable of pumping 8.5hp and 9.6Nm of torque.

Meanwhile, the Swish 125 and other small capacity scooters are yet to be available in Malaysia.

Suzuki Malaysia currently offers the SV650, VStrom 650XT, GSX-S750, Katana 1000, GSX-R1000, GSX-R1000R, V-Strom 1050XT, Hayabusa and GSX-S1000.

New Allianz Motorcycle Plus Now Covers Pillion Riders For Free

Allianz Motorcycle Plus now offers enhanced protection for both riders and pillion for motorcycles 250cc and below.

Allianz also upgraded the Allianz Motorcycle Plus (Comprehensive or Third Party) with additional protection with Death/Permanent Disablement of RM10,000 each and Hospital Income up to RM6,000 each (RM100 per day, up to 60 days), at no extra cost.

“Motorcycle riders sometimes forgo additional coverage due to issues of affordability or lack of understanding of insurance. But being underinsured is unacceptable.

“Motorcycle riders are deserving of meaningful, affordable coverage, and we are happy to provide that through our latest enhanced of Allianz Motorcycle Plus.”

“With 90 percent of motorcycles on Malaysian roads being kapcai or under-bone models 250cc and below, we were adamant that the additional coverage be made available for comprehensive and third party policies at no extra cost.

“In such difficult times, we want riders to be able to put aside financial affordability and get the protection they deserve,” explained Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad CEO, Sean Wang.

According to Allianz General, the comprehensive coverage also includes additional coverage of all Special Perils Full Sum-Insured Protection (flood, landslides or any natural disasters) and includes roadside assistance by Allianz Road Rangers, at no extra cost.

Meanwhile, Allianz General also announced Mr. Roshisham Husain as the grand prize winner of the 111 Motorcycle Campaign and took home a brand new Honda CBR250RR worth RM25,999.

The Shoei RF-1400 & GT-Air II Gets Limited Colourway For 2022

Japanese helmet company Shoei has introduced a limited colourway for the RF-1400 and GT-Air II.

The two popular variants will be available in a new paint scheme that combines various colours and graphics.

The popular RF-1400 now comes in an Accolade colourway that features a flat grey base with blue and neon graphics laid on top.

The helmet displays a modern and futuristic design, and it also carries a set of Japanese characters that can be found at the back of the shell. It’ll probably go well with any naked bikes, especially the Yamaha’s MT range.

Meanwhile, Shoei’s popular touring helmet, the GT-Air II gets the unique Tesseract colourway and is available in TC-1 (grey), TC-5 (glossy white with red, black) and TC-10 (blue).

The new colourway combines various patterns, including a gradient colour and asymmetrical graphics, along with a small Shoei logo on the side.

According to Shoei, all colourways for the RF-1400 and GT-Air II will be available beginning May 2022 as a limited-run production.

Meet The Axiis Liion Electric Supermoto – 134HP, 720Nm!

Like us, you’ve probably never heard of Axiis before, but the Portuguese-based company is a CNC machining specialist.

However, Axiis might have just made itself known, as the company has created an all-new electric monstrosity called the Liion.

Looking at the photos, the Axiis Liion is an electric supermoto built with a combination of CNC parts and carbon fibre.

Matching the bespoke design is a 12kWh battery that pumps 134hp and 720Nm of torque! The company claimed that it could hit a max speed of 200km/h.

Thanks to the aluminium bilateral beam frame and aluminium single-sided swingarm and specially built CNC parts, the Liion only weighs 134 kilograms!

Why build a supermoto to put that kind of power in the first place? Well, that’s because the company was founded by three friends who shared a passion for two-wheeled competition, mainly creating CNC parts for supermotos.

However, according to Axiis, the Liionn is still in the late stage of development and is yet to be ready for the road or track just yet.

OFFICIAL: Honda Hawk 11 To Debut At Osaka Motorcycle Show 2022

In less than a few weeks after the bike’s first render image was first published by Japanese publication, Young Machine, it looks like the real deal is already upon us.

Honda just officially confirmed the existence of the new Hawk by dropping a teaser image of the upcoming motorcycle, the Hawk 11.

The Honda Hawk 11 is set to premier worldwide at the 2022 Osaka Motorcycle Show, which runs from 19 to 21st of March.

While the image did not reveal much, as of other teasers, it does showcased an extreme closeup of the headlight, cowl and turn indicators of the Hawk 11.

Nevertheless, the teaser itself is not far of the render image published by Young Machine a couple of weeks ago.

More importantly, as confirmed by previous reports, the Hawk will carry the same 1100cc parallel-twin engine (hence the “11”) widely shared among the CRF1100L Africa Twin, Rebel 1100 and NT1100.

While earlier reports suggest the Hawk 11 is intended as a replacement for the outgoing CB1100 and the CB1100 RS, rumours persist that it could end up replacing the CB1000R as well.

Harley-Davidson Low Rider El Diablo In The Pipeline

Harley-Davidson to expand the Low Rider range with a new version, which according to the latest emission documents filed in the US and German, will be called the Low Rider El Diablo.

The El Diabo will run with the same 117ci (1,923cc) Milwaukee-Eight V-Twin engine, according to the published documents.

However, the El Diablo weighs 4 kilograms more than the standard Low Rider ST, which struck a big question: it might sport a large batwing fairing and a pair of panniers.

Nevertheless, the El Diablo version will get a new paint job, Midnight Crimson/Neblu Red colour scheme.

Reports suggest that the Nebula Red paint combo will pay homage to the 1991 Harley FXRT SportGlide.

The El Diablo might appear in the coming months, probably right after the Low Rider ST goes on sale.

Ducati Multistrada V4 Reborn In An All-New Iceberg White Livery

The Multistrada V4 is fast becoming Ducati’s most popular bike after ending 2021 as the best-selling model from the Borgo Panigale factory.

The new Multistrada V4 already established itself as the go-to adventure bike in its debut year.

For 2022, Ducati decided to revise the Multistrada V4 S with an all-new Iceberg White livery joining the already available Ducati Red and Aviator Grey colour options.

Interestingly, Ducati also updated the Multistrada V4 electronic package. The semi-automatic function of the electronic suspension now gets a new feature called Minimum Preload.

The new feature allows riders to reduce the height of the bike and make it easier to place their feet on the ground, especially during urban riding or manoeuvring at low speeds.

Ducati also upgraded the Ducati Connect and Human-Machine Interface function.

For current owners of the Multistrada V4 S, worry not, as these electronic updates are available to you. Ducati will reach out to you (gradually) via the MyDucati App and email and inform the availability of the updates.

GasGas To Debut First Street Legal ES 700 Enduro & SM 700 Supermoto

GasGas is set to unleash the company’s first street-legal motorcycle in the form of an all-new ES 700 Enduro and SM 700 Supermoto.

The news broke after KTM submitted the vehicle identification number (VIN) decoder information in the United States.

The VIN decoder number revealed that the ES 700 and the SM 700 were explicitly marked as street-legal units.

According to reports, the upcoming ES 700 motorcycle will share similarities with the KTM 690 Enduro R and Husqvarna 701 Enduro, while the SM 700 will adopt the same specifications to the KTM 690 SMC R and Husqvarna 701 Supermoto.

Since GasGas is part of the Pierer Mobility family (since 2019), it’s not surprising that there is a cross-sharing technology among the rest of the family.

However, although all three brands share common platforms, the upcoming ES 700 and SM 700 will feature different components.

Although the VIN information did not reveal much, Motorcycle.com uncovered a Ukrainian-based dealership that already listed the two bikes on the company website.

According to the price list, the GasGas SM 700 and ES 700 is priced at UAH375,020 (RM52.6k) and UAH371,960 (RM52.2k).

Currently, it’s not clear when will the two motorcycles set to debut, but we assume the official unveiling will happen this year.

2022 Modenas Karisma 125S Breaks Cover – RM5,397

If you are looking for an affordable compact scooter in the market, worry not, as Modenas has officially launched the 2022 Karisma 125S, priced at RM5,397.

For 2022, the Karisma 125S gets a host of upgrades yet still maintain its value-for-money price tag.

While the new Karisma 125S offers 9.4hp @ 7,500rpm and 10Nm @ 6,000rpm as the 2016 model, the 124.8cc single-cylinder 4-stroke engine has been updated to meet the latest Euro 4 and EEV standards.

Interestingly, the scooter now comes with a bigger 5.1L fuel tank instead of the 4.6L tank previously found in the previous generation.

Other significant upgrades include a full LED headlight with DRL (daytime running light) functionality, LED indicators, a modern meter gauge with digital fuel indicator and a brand new key system.

The 2022 Karisma 125S also features bigger 14L under-seat storage with additional front twin pockets, strategically mounted USB charging sockets (on the dash) and emergency hazard lights.

The Karisma 125S is available in three exciting colours; Aqua Blue, Duchess Gold and Mystic Red.

Yamaha Developing Hybrid Drive System With The TMax

Yamaha has filed two different patents describing a new TMax maxi-scooter that features a new hybrid drive system.

The patent revealed two TMax, one using a hybrid drive direct to the crank while the other into the bike’s transmission.

While no further details are disclosed, the bike features in the drawing are similar to the current generation of the TMax.

Nevertheless, the latest patents provide a clear indication that the hybrid technology is still at an early stage of development.

The first patents directly link the internal combustion engine (ICE) and the electric motor.

The direct link between the electric motor and the ICE allows the bike’s conventional transmission system to be utilised and ensure the bike development is as cost-effective as possible.

Meanwhile, the second patent depicts the hybrid drive system is mounted into the bike’s swing-arm and transmission system.

The second solution allows Yamaha to play match-making by using the same electric motor with several different engines.

However, the system is a bit more delicate as it forces Yamaha to adapt the electric motor to various engine setups accurately.

More importantly, should we expect a hybrid version of the TMax 560 in the future? Yes and no. Presumably, the TMax is likely being used only to develop the new hybrid drive system.

Moreover, the TMax is the most likely to allow the hybrid system to be easily squeezed beneath the seat together with the batteries.

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Amirul Azreen

Indian Motorcycle To Commence Operation In Malaysia Soon

Upcoming Honda Gold Wing To Get Radar Adaptive Cruise Control

2022 Suzuki Swish 125 Gets Hayabusa Inspired Colourway – 8.5hp, 9.6Nm

New Allianz Motorcycle Plus Now Covers Pillion Riders For Free

The Shoei RF-1400 & GT-Air II Gets Limited Colourway For 2022

Meet The Axiis Liion Electric Supermoto – 134HP, 720Nm!

OFFICIAL: Honda Hawk 11 To Debut At Osaka Motorcycle Show 2022

Harley-Davidson Low Rider El Diablo In The Pipeline

Ducati Multistrada V4 Reborn In An All-New Iceberg White Livery

GasGas To Debut First Street Legal ES 700 Enduro & SM 700 Supermoto

2022 Modenas Karisma 125S Breaks Cover – RM5,397

Yamaha Developing Hybrid Drive System With The TMax

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