Amirul Azreen, Author at BikesRepublic.com

Ducati Concludes First 6 Months Of 2022 With Flying Colours – 33,265 Motorcycle Sold

Ducati secured the first half of 2022 with remarkable result despite various challenges resulting from the ongoing logistic crisis.

Ducati sold more than 33,000 motorcycles for first half of 2022.
China emerged as a vast growing market, with more than 2,000 units sold.

Nevertheless, the Bologna-based motorcycle manufacturer managed to deliver a total of 33,265 units of motorcycles to Ducatisti around the world. Although the numbers is slightly lower than the previous year (34,515) but considering the ongoing crisis, a drop of just 3.6 percent is still a remarkable achievement within the period.

Also, Ducati’s revenue grew by 5.4 percent to EUR542million, a highest figure ever recorded in the first six months by any two-wheel manufacturer.

“2021 was a record year for Ducati with the best result ever in terms of deliveries, revenues and operating profit. 2022 is proving to be a more challenging year: despite strong demand from enthusiasts, as evidenced by the order portfolio which at the end of the first half is up + 86% over the same period of 2021, the strong discontinuity in the world of logistics and supply remains.

“However, we managed to obtain satisfactory results considering the context in which we are operating, especially in terms of revenue, which is the best ever recorded in the first six months of the year.

“I would like to thank once again all the enthusiasts who continue to choose us, and I personally apologize to all those who had to or will have to wait longer than necessary to receive their bike,” said Ducati CEO, Claudio Domenicali.

The Ducati Multistrada V4 proven to be the pièce de résistance, emerging as the most popular bikes for the first six months of the year with 6,139 units sold globally.

Next is the Monster with 4,776 units followed by the Scrambler 800 family with 3,999 units.

Meet The 2022 Anubis Cruisercross Electric Motorcycle From Indonesia

Indonesia is really picking up its pace in the electric motorcycle sector compared to other South East Asian countries.

Anubis CruiserCross is an electric-powered ADV bike from Baran Energy.
The ADV electric bike has claimed max speed of 158km/h.

Indonesian EV Maker, Baran Energy has recently launched the new Anubis CruiserCross, an electric motorcycle with adventure bike elements.

Design wise, the Anubis CruiserCross looks something that came out of a sci-fi movie, but features interesting design language that combines minimalistic body panels that looks sharp and muscular.

The motorcycle also equipped with an ADV-style front beak, fork covers and battery casing that blends well with the bike’s silhouette.

Mechanically, the Anubis CruiserCross electric motor makes 46hp and 106Nm. Thanks to its 6.3kWh battery, Baran Energy claimed the bike has a max speed of 158km/h with 132km range.

That said, the bike’s range will reduced greatly if the Anubis CruiserCross is taken off-road.

Nonetheless, the bike is suspended by a USD fork at the front and monoshock setup at the rear. Braking is done by front and rear disc with spoke wheels wrapped in knobby tires.

Other notable features include:

full LED lighting.
digital instrument cluster
storage compartment on the “fuel tank”

2022 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Breaks Cover – 20.2hp, 27Nm

Royal Enfield has expanded its 350 range with the all-new Royal Enfield Hunter 350.

Royal Enfield Hunter 350 officially launch in India.
The Hunter 350 joins Classic 350 and Meteor 350.
Available in two trims, Retro Factory and Metro.

According to the Indian firm, the Hunter 350 is available in two trims, Retro Factory and Metro, with the latter coming with two sub-variants, Dapper and Rebel.

Powering the Hunter 350 is the same 349cc single-cylinder J-series engine found in the Meteor and Classic. The engine pumps out 20.2hp @ 6,100rpm and 27Nm @ 4,00rpm, with Royal Enfield claiming a max speed of 114km/h.

Meanwhile, power is delivered to the rear wheel via a five-speed transmission and chain final drive.

The Hunter 350 is a direct rival to Honda’s H’ness CB350, which features the same retro styling and scrambler-ish elements.

Also, the Retro Factory trim gets spoked wheels while the Metro is equipped with cast alloy wheels.

Pricing for the Hunter 350 starts at INR149,900 (RM8.4k) for the Hunter 350, while the Hunter 350 Retro Factory is priced at INR163,900 (RM9.2k) and INR168,900 (RM9.4k).

Helmet-Mounted Cameras Banned In Kerala

, The Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) of Kerala, India, has decided to ban helmet-mounted cameras.

Helmet-mounted cameras is seen as distraction by Kerala’s MVD.
Some riders used the camera to record dangerous stunts and shared them on social media.

The details were leaked to the public from an internal memo circulated among MVD officials.

According to the documents, riders caught using helmet-mounted cameras will face a penalty of INR1,000 (RM56) with driving licenses suspended for 3-months.

Kerala’s MVD brought up the proposed ban on helmet-mounted cameras last year. The department claimed that the equipment could distract riders, leading to accidents.

However, in the latest report, the ban is an effort by Kerala’s MVD to crack down on riders recording their dangerous stunts and sharing it on social media, which could lead to others imitating the same stunt.

Nonetheless, riders may still be allowed to mount their cameras elsewhere – handlebars or jackets – as some riders still need the recorded videos, which can be used as video evidence in case of accidents.

MotoGP: Bagnaia Beat Vinales To Take British GP Win

The second half of the 2022 MotoGP season resumed in full action in Silverstone, with Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia taking his fourth win of the season.

Bagnaia took his fourth win of the season at Silverstone.
Vinales claimed his back-to-back podium with second place.
Quatararo continue to lead the championship with 180 points.

The Italian came out on top after overcoming a late surge from Aprilia’s Maverick Vinales.

Pramac’s Johann Zarco led the earlier part of the race after starting from pole in search of his first ever MotoGP race win.

However, the Frenchman could not hold his ground coming at Turn 8, crashing on lap five, leaving Ducati’s Jack Miller in the lead with continued pressure from Suzuki’s Alex Rins.

Bagnaia took some time to warm up, slowly passed his teammate Miller at lap seven for second place, and started chasing Rins. Bagnaia soon caught up with the Spanish rider at the end of the first ten laps, with Miller doing well to stick behind his mate.

An intense battle was going on for fourth with Vinales and Jorge Martin before the former broke through and pressured Rins to take third.

Vinales wasted no time to pass Miller for second and somehow managed to squeeze for more speed from the RS-GP 22 machine to close the gap with Bagnaia.

Vinales tried to take the lead from Bagnaia – at the same spot he passed Miller – however, the Italian easily shakedown the effort and continued to take the lead onto the final lap.

This is the Italian rider fourth win – second win in succession – of the season, putting him third in the championship standings with 131 points, just 22 points behind leader Fabio Quartararo.

New VIN Submission Confirms The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R Is Heading To The US

It is no secret that Kawasaki plans to introduce the Ninja ZX-4R in 2023, as confirmed by the latest report in Japan.

The current ZX-25R is set to be joined by the bigger ZX-4R.
A new VIN decoder suggests that the ZX-4R will be available in two trims, ABS and non-ABS.

Japanese publication, Autoby managed to get an inside scoop regarding the 399cc inline-four cylinder motorcycle.

Now, thanks to the latest report by Motorcycle.com, a new Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) decoder released by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has confirmed that Kawasaki will indeed introduce the Ninja ZX-4R model for 2023.

This means that unlike the ZX-25R – currently only available in Japan and other Asian markets due to emission restrictions – the Ninja ZX-4R will make its way to the U.S. and Europe.

The VIN decoder was dated March 22, which stated the following listings that you can check out HERE.

The first row on the first column listed ZX400PP. According to Motorcycle.com, the Z.X. refers to a high-performance sportsbike, while the 400 indicates the engine capacity followed by the letter “P” representing 2023MY.

The complete VIN decoder listings – specifically the first two rows of the seventh column – clearly state the number of cylinders of the ZX400PP and ZX400SP.

The ZX-4R could be offered in two trims, ABS and non-ABS, hence the ZX400PP and ZX400SP.

Like the ZX-25R, the upcoming ZX-4R is likely to present a significant increase of power over the Ninja 400’s 48hp, with rumours going around suggesting the 400cc inline-four cylinder motorcycle to put out around 59hp.

(Source: Motorcycle.com)

This Basketball Shoe Lookalike Is Actually Furgyan’s Latest Riding Sneakers

Few years ago, riding shoes is built mainly for riding and while it may protects your feet during accident, they are not build for comfort.

Furygan latest riding sneakers is inspired by basketball shoes.
the Get Down sneakers features D30 protection and waterproof membrane.

However, thanks to the advancement of technology there are a host of comfortable riding shoes to choose from, including the type that are wearable on a day-to-day basis.

Meet Furygan latest Get Down riding sneakers introduced for its 2022 riding gear line.

According to the French-based company, the Get Down riding sneakers is inspired by basketball shoes. As a former player myself, there is a similar styling cues on these sneakers especially the ankle high design.

That said, the Get Down is perfect for not just riding but also as a normal day-to-day sneakers. However, it is not recommended to actually put this on for a 1-on-1 or 3-on-3 session on the court as it may be too heavy for the wearer.

Despite the urban appearance, the Furygan Get Down sneaker is equipped with safety component underneath including a polyester mesh panels and waterproof/breathable membrane.

As usual, the Get Down riding sneakers also features D30 protections at the malleolus in addition to the added reinforcements at the heel and toe of the foot.

The new Furygan Get Down sneakers is priced at EUR149.90 (RM680).

This 81-Year-Old Grandmother Won A BMW C 400 X Maxi-Scooter

Maznah Harun was caught off guard after discovering she had won a BMW C 400 X maxi scooter from MBSB Bank Bhd.

The BMW C 400 X were among the top prize for MBSB “Simpan Berganda Menang Bergaya” campaign.
The 81-year-old took home the maxi-scooter after a year of saving at MBSB.

The 81-year-old grandmother was among the winners of the MBSB Bank “Simpan Berganda Menang Bergaya” campaign after a year of saving with the bank.

Unfortunately, Maznah won’t keep the RM45,000 worth of scooter as she plans to sell it.

“I have entered many contests, but this is the first time I ever won anything.

“I will sell the scooter and the money from it will be rolled back into my MBSB Bank savings,” she said.

The BMW C 400 X scooter was among a host of prizes up for grabs during the MBSB Bank campaign, including a BMW X4 30i M Sport, Mercedes Benz A200, Mercedes Benz C200 and Mercedes Benz GLC 300 AMG.

The C 400 X is currently on sale in Malaysia for a recommended selling price of RM44,500.

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2023 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Gets Updated Visuals

The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R underwent a massive overhaul in 2021 when Team Green introduced a new bodywork, a new electronic package and last but not least, enhanced performance to ensure the motorcycle continues to be at the highest level, not just on the street but also at WorldSBK.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R now gets Kawasaki Racing Team (KRT) livery for 2023.
Remains mechanically identical to the 2021 model.

For 2023, Kawasaki has updated the Ninja ZX-10R with new visuals. More specifically, the class-leading supersport from Team Green sport Kawasaki Racing Team (KRT) livery but is slightly tweaked to match the WSBK race bike.

However, the ZX-10R remains mechanically identical to the 2021 model, which is understandably so. Considering the motorcycle received significant updates in 2021.

That said, the 2023 Kawasaki ZX-10R continue to make 203hp @ 13,200rpm and 112Nm @ 11,400rpm from its 998cc liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, inline-four cylinder engine.

Although built as a full-blown race bike, the ZX-10R also packs a few road-focused features, including cruise control.

Meanwhile, the new generation ZX-10R is yet to be available in Malaysia as the new distributor, MODENAS, will only bring in the new motorcycle in 2023. This means we will likely get the new KRT edition next year.

SC-Project Released Rally Raid Muffler For Ducati DesertX

The newly launched Ducati DesertX is now able to be fitted with SC-Project’s Rally Raid Muffler.

SC-Project Rally Raid Muffler exhaust are now available for Ducati’s DesertX.
the aftermarket exhaust adds 1.5 and 1.2Nm.

The Italian exhaust specialist has introduced the aftermarket pipe for Ducat’s new adventure motorcycle which was previously seen on the Yamaha Tenere 700.

The Rally Raid Muffler will provide some performance benefits while maintaining the DesertX Euro5 emission standard.

According to the firm, the new exhaust system not only adds 1.5hp and 1.2Nm to the DesertX but it also helps to reduced 1.5kg of weight thanks to the titanium construction.

“The Rally Raid muffler is the result of SC-Project experience during the most extreme off-road competitions.

“All the technical solutions applied on this product [have] been tested all over the world during very long distance trips in the most several conditions, both on road and especially off road use,” said SC-Project.

Honda Stop Taking Orders For CRF250 And Nine Other Models

Honda has temporarily stopped accepting orders for 10 models due to a supply chain issue.

Honda has stop taking orders for 10 motorcycles due to logistic and manufacturing issues.
Honda ADV150, CRF250 and Rebel are among affected by the announcement.

The ten models affected by the temporary halt includes the Honda ADV150, MSX125, Monkey 125, Hunter Cub 125, CRF250L, CRF250 Rally, Forza, Rebel 250, Rebel 500 and Rebel 1100.

Honda in a statement said that they are suspending the orders for the ten motorcycles due to a number of factors including the current breakdown of logistics system.

Due to multiple factors such as lockdowns due to the new coronavirus infection overseas, congestion in marine transportation and harbors worldwide, and semiconductor supply shortages, product and parts arrivals have been delayed,” said Honda.

In addition to the logistic issue, Honda also said that the current law regarding exhaust regulation in Japan are also affecting bike’s production.

Unfortunately, Honda could not confirm when will they be taking new orders again.

“Regarding the resumption of orders for the target products, we will inform you again from this site and Honda motorcycle authorized dealers. We will continue to do our best to deliver products to our customers as soon as possible, so we appreciate your understanding.”

Nevertheless, it remains unclear whether the temporary suspension is just for the Japanese market or it will also affect the global market as well.

(Source: CarWatch)

The Suzuki GSX-R125 And GSX-S125 Now Meets Euro5 Emission Standard

Although the iconic GSX-R1000 lifespan might end, the smallest GSX-R family, the GSX-R125 and GSX-S150, has been given a new breath of life for 2022.

Suzuki is to continue selling the GSX-R125 and GSX-S125.
Both motorcycle now meets the Euro5 emission standard.

The pint-size GSX-R125 and GSX-S150 now meet Euro5 emission standards, which means both motorcycles can continue to be sold in Europe.

Although the GSX-R nameplate is familiarised with Suzuki’s 1000cc superbike, it is the 125cc variant that went to become the brand’s most popular sportsbike globally.

This could mean that the Hamamatsu factory might continue selling the small capacity sportbike while the GSX-R1000 could get axed for failing to meet the Euro5 emission compliance before the end of the year.

Nevertheless, the 124cc engine found in the GSX-R125 and GSX-S125 continues to pump 15hp but in a cleaner fashion.

Also, both models feature LED headlights, a digital instrument cluster and Suzuki Easy Start System.

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