Amirul Azreen, Author at BikesRepublic.com

MotoAmerica: Jason Aguilar Dies Following Mountain Bike Crash

The world of motorsport racing was mourning over the death of promising young talent such as Jason Dupasquier and Dean Berta Vinales last year.

Both young riders lost their lives due to injuries sustained on the track.

However, we are hit with another sad news: talented MotoAmerica racer Jason Aguilar has tragically lost his life following a mountain bike crash on February 5, 2022.

Despite friends managing to help first responders to transport Aguilar to the Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Vieja, California, the 26-year-old unfortunately did not survive.

His father, Bob Aguilar, broke down the news in a Facebook post dated February 6.

“(Jason) was rushed into surgery to relieve bleeding in his brain.

“While the surgery was successful in stopping the bleeding, he went without oxygen to his brain for too long before the surgery.

“As a result of the lack of oxygen, he suffered catastrophic and irreversible brain damage.

“Jason is an organ donor, so the hospital is making arrangements for (the) donation of his organs and recipients of those organs.

“Once that is complete, Jason will be taken off life support. We hope that Jason will live on in your memories and ours and that the donation of his organs will allow his memory to live on in others, ” he said.

Aguilar’s most significant achievement was winning the 2017 MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Championship with a personally funded team.

He later moved up through the ranks and into the SuperSport category, where he finished fourth overall in 2020.

The rider was fully focused on returning in the 2022 season after a botched sponsorship deal halted his plans in 2021.

MotoGP: Suzuki Not Interested With Front Ride Height Device And We Are Not Surprise

While other manufacturers are relying on every bit of technology to ensure they maintain to compete at the highest level, Suzuki is known to walk on the road less travelled.

The rear ride height device is a system that allows the rear of the motorcycle to squat, lowing the centre of gravity which subsequently adds grip.

This means less electronic intervention and ultimately helps riders gain a faster lap time.

What begins as a device that helps achieve better traction at the start of the race, some manufacturers, especially Ducati, have adopted the technology during the race, with a system called the front ride height device.

During the recently concluded Sepang Test, Ducati has seen testing the front ride height device on the GP22, reported by Crash.net.

The Ducati GP22 can now lower its front and rear at the start of a race and during corner exit.

However, during Suzuki’s team conference, team manager, Shinichi Sahara, confirmed that they are currently not interested in expanding the system during races.

“Our bike height adjustment system only works for the start. During the race and during the race action, this system does not work for us,” he said.

At this point, it’s no longer a surprise that Suzuki decided to hold off the front ride height device as the team is the last to jump on the bandwagon for the rear height device.

Suzuki is always known to be lacking in adapting to new technology not only in world championship racing but also in production bikes.

Nonetheless, Sahara reveals that the team might look into the front height device beyond the 2022 season.

“We understand how to build it, we understand the method to develop it, but we are not thinking of doing it, at least not this year,” he added.

Suzuki is currently at Mandalika Circuit in Indonesia as the team prepares for its second pre-season test ahead of the 2022 MotoGP season.

KTM-Based Brabus 1300 R Leaks Ahead Of Launch

German tuning house, Brabus, is set to unleash the company first motorcycle based on the KTM 1290 Super Duke EVO.

Brabus dropped a teaser on the company website, announcing that the 2022 1300 R is due for an official launch on February 11.

However, before the official unveiling, the bike made a brief appearance on KTM’s official website before they were taken down.

Despite the swift action, a Canadian publication, Motorcycle.com, managed to get their hands on the official photos.

According to reports, the Brabus gave the 1300 R a number of bespoke components, including nine-spoke forged wheels and new carbon fibre air intakes.

Significant changes have also been made to the front headlamp, which now features a circular headlight compared to the KTM.

The Brabus 1300 R is also clad with carbon fibre components, including the headlight shroud, tail and fuel tank.

Nevertheless, the Brabus 1300 R continue to get power to the rear wheel via the same 1,301cc V-Twin engine that makes 180hp and 140Nm.

Other features brought forward from the KTM include the PASC slipper clutch and PANKL transmission.

Other significant changes include a black paint job, a thicker saddle with heated seat function, and fully-adjustable hand levers.

Brabus also retains the same electronic package from the EVO, which includes:

five riding modes
throttle control
traction control
stability control
motor slip regulation
anti-wheelie function
quickshifter
cruise control
ABS and Supermoto ABS

The 2022 Brabus 1300 R will be available in Magma Red and Signature Black colourway and is limited to just 77 units.

2,500 Units Of The Pan America Sold In The US Last Year – Harley-Davidson

Harley-Davidson sold more than 2,500 units of the all-new Pan America 1250 in the USA last year.

The Pan America 1250 was the headline for Harley-Davidson ever since it was launched as a 2021 model.

The adventure bike was the company’s first-ever motorcycle that genuinely deviated from the company’s iconic cruiser lineup.

Not only the Pan America was dubbed as the company’s new future, but the motorcycle also took top honours in America last year.

While it may receive rave reviews in the US, the European press is less excited about the new bike.

Put it this way; we would rather have the BMW R 1250 GS or the Ducati Multistrada V4 in our garage before the Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250.

Nonetheless, the sales figure shows that the customers are willing to shift to something new instead of relying on Harley’s typical American cruiser.

While the Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 is an exciting bike, we believe that many aspects need some fine-tuning for the motorcycle to catch up against its rival in the segment.

Catch our review on the 2021 Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 below:

Alpinestars New RT-8 Touring Boots Features Gore-Tex Waterproof Membrane – RM1.4k

A proper riding boot will make your riding experience not only safe but comfortable in the long run.

Currently, there are tonnes of riding boots available in the market and choosing the one that suits your riding needs is sometimes a hassle.

If you frequently go for long-distance trips and occasionally take your ADV bike on an off-road adventure, you might want to check out Alpinestars latest RT-8 touring boots.

The multi-purpose boots are Alpinestars latest 2022 riding gear, ideal for those who like subtle aesthetics without compromising safety and comfort.

The new RT-8 touring boots are best suited for adventure riders who seek enhanced comfort while spending long hours on the saddle.

According to the Italian company, the new RT-8 riding boots use microfiber inner liner for added comfort and high-resistance synthetic textiles that offer better protection.

Most importantly, the RT-8 also incorporates a Gore-Tex waterproof and breathable membrane to ensure convenience in all weather and road conditions.

The new Alpinestars RT-8 riding boots are available on the official website for USD339 (RM1.4k).

LiveWire To Launch The S2 Del Mar In Q2 2022

LiveWire will soon expand its current range of electric motorcycles with the LiveWire Del Mar, joining the already available LiveWire One.

Harley-Davidson CEO Jochen Zeitz officially said that the first LiveWire S2 middleweight electric motorcycle would roll out in Q2 of 2022.

According to reports, the S2 will pack serious power density and feature an integrated inverter and an onboard charger.

Moreover, it will also utilize LiveWire proprietary and scalable Arrow motor architecture.

Interestingly, LiveWire will also introduce the S3 lightweight two-wheelers soon and share the same but scaled-down version of the Arrow architecture.

The LiveWire S3 will be produced in partnership with Taiwanese scooter manufacturer KYMCO.

While further details remain scarce, the S3 could also be the company first electric scooter.

However, these are just speculation, but the prospect of Harley-Davidson having an e-scooter in the company portfolio would seem preposterous a few years ago.

Nonetheless, all we know for sure is that LiveWire has partnered with KYMCO in the development of the S3 lightweight motorcycle.

KTM Investor Conference Confirms An All-Electric Duke Incoming

Pierer Mobility AG recent investor presentation reveals the company is currently working on an all-electric motorcycle.

Dubbed the KTM E-Duke, the electric motorcycle is similar to Husqvarna’s E-Pilen Concept unveiled in April last year.

According to reports, the KTM E-Duke will share the same powertrain as the E-Pilen, consisting of the 10kW electric motor and a 5.5kWh fixed lithium-ion battery.

The KTM E-Duke will also share the same platform with the E-Pilen, including a similar claimed range of 100km.

However, the presentation also revealed that the KTM E-Duke would not feature a swappable battery pack even though the company had signed the swappable battery consortium with Honda, Piaggio and Yamaha last year.

Meanwhile, the E-Duke is slated for launch in 2023 alongside the E-Pilen.

Nevertheless, while the E-Duke and E-Pilen offer an entirely different design, we expect the two models to feature the same chassis, specifications, and electronic components, just like the Vitpilen/Svartpilen are based on KTM’s Duke range.

(Source: BikeDekho)

The All-New Yamaha R9 Arrival Is Imminent

Yamaha might just be bringing the all-new R9 soon as the firm has filed European type-approval documents for two unreleased machines under the code name “RN82” and “RN83”.

The documents did not reveal much, but a deeper investigation into the code name might uncover some interesting aspects regarding the Japanese firm new motorcycle.

Like other manufacturers, Yamaha also uses designated code names to reflect the bike’s range.

In this case, the first letter “R” refers to a street model (“V” for cruiser and “D” for adventure bike) while the second letter, “N” indicates that the motorcycle is between 750cc to 1,000cc.

If the second letter is “M”, the bike is between 600cc to 750cc, while “P” means a capacity of 1,000cc and above.

Understanding how the code name works, Yamaha currently has two engines in the “N” capacity, the 889cc CP3 engine (from the new MT-09, Tracer 9 GT and XSR900) and the 998cc CP4 (MT-10 and R1).

While we are still unsure which engine is set to be used on the RN82 and RN83, there were previously clear indications that Yamaha is set to be unveiled new bikes based on the CP3 engine.

Moreover, considering that Yamaha already trademarked the R9 name in Europe last year, it is a clear signal that a full-fairing version of the MT-09 is on its way.

Meanwhile, the other model could be the newly updated three-wheeled Niken.

The Niken is currently the last remaining Yamaha triple to use the original 847cc CP3 engine, and the bike needs the new 889cc to meet the latest Euro 5 emission rules.

Since Yamaha’s already submitted the two new bikes for type approval, it won’t be long until we find out about the two mystery bikes.

FIM And Dorna Allegedly Misappropriated The MiniGP Trademark

The 2021 FIM MiniGP World Series was a success, with Spain’s Izan Rodriguez Alvarez emerging as the world champion at the final MotoGP round in Valencia.

The championship is a part of an effort to grow future MotoGP riders and a race endorsed by FIM and MotoGP organizing body, Dorna Sports.

Unfortunately, it might seem that someone else has already held the MiniGP trademark since 2008.

Ryan Fleming founded the NJminiGP race organization back in 2008, proving that he holds the right to the MiniGP name.

“We have spent over a decade working to build a program that this sport is in dire need of,” Fleming explained.

“We have worked to create a sustainable instructional and developmental program that supplies top talent for the highest level of motorcycle racing.

“We have franchised this product up and down the East Coast successfully. Our name is everything that we are. We can’t lose our name.

“It’s who we are,” he said.

Moreover, the MotoAmerica Mini Cup series also goes by FIM MiniGP North America Championship; hence Fleming believed that Dorna is infringing the MiniGP name that belongs to him.

According to Fleming, he argues that the confusion could negatively impact his business despite the FIM-sanctioned race requiring Ohvale race bike while his NJminiGP rules include various bikes and models.

Despite the huge claims by Fleming, Dorna has yet to respond to the matter.

The Real Deal Is Here, Triumph Reveals TE-1 Electric Prototype

Triumph Motorcycles has officially unveiled the TE-1 electric motorcycle prototype, marking the company first step into an electrifying future.

You are no longer looking at a mockup drawing; instead, the beast in the photo is a fully working and operational prototype of Triumph’s first electric motorcycle.

While Triumph might apply changes in the coming months, other major components, including the attractive single-sided swingarm and exposed frame, will remain.

The completion of the project also marks the end of the collaboration between Triumph, Williams Advanced Engineering, Integral Powertrain Ltd, and WMG at the University of Warwick, funded by the Office for Zero-Emission Vehicles.

The TE-1 combines the industry’s various innovations with Triumph leading the pack with:

frame and rear-subframe
panels and wheels
final drive system including transmission
Gates Carbon belt drive,
Ohlins USD cartridge forks,
Ohlins RSU,
Brembo M50 monobloc callipers
Triumph Motorcycle control software

Meanwhile, Integral Powertrain Ltd provides the final powertrain with a scalable integrated inverter and combined motor with silicon carbide switching technology and integrated cooling.

WMG, on the other hand, ensure the project is on course to deliver the intended performance and durability.

According to Triumph official statement, the test result also exceeded the benchmark set by the UK Automotive Council for 2025.

The main objective behind Triumph’s TE-1 project is to develop a competent electric motorcycle that will become the company’s pillar in electrifying the future and subsequently enhance the credibility of British industry and design.

Triumph expected the test to be fully complete in the summer.

Redesign KTM 890 Adventure Spotted Testing

KTM will soon unveil its third generation of the parallel-twin Adventure model soon after the redesign KTM 890 Adventure recently spotted testing.

First came out as the 790 Adventure in 2019, KTM later spawned the higher-spec 790 Adventure R the following year.

The Austrian firm later replaced the 790 with the up-engined 890 Adventure and 890 Adventure R in 2021, maintaining the same original styling.

However, the 890 Adventure will finally get the design update it deserved for 2023, as confirmed by the latest spy shot photos.

The photos have also confirmed that KTM is adding a road-biased version that will sit alongside the standard 890 Adventure and 890 Adventure R.

While the styling looks similar, the new model has side panels that connect the nose to the distinctive fuel tank with two side-mounted tank sections that go all the way down on the flanks.

On the new 890 Adventure, the bash plate looks more significant with a combination of plastic and alloy that extends around the front to protect the exhaust, while the R variant gets an all aluminium bash plate.

KTM retains the same headlamp design on the 2023 model but with a redesigned windshield that extends to the side and upward.

We assume that the road-biased 890 Adventure will feature a lower windscreen than the standard R model.

The base model also retains the 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheel but gains the same high-mounted fender that was previously reserved for the R variant.

According to reports, the road-biased 890 Adventure allows the standard model to gain a more off-road look, previously available only on the R model.

The new variant will also get the same WP Apex suspension treatment as the base model, while the R model has a higher-spec WP Xplor kit.

Nonetheless, all three ranges will continue to use the same LC8 890cc parallel-twin engine instead of the widely rumoured 990cc.

The new engine will likely appear first on a newly designed 990 Duke that is already caught doing some testing in Europe.

(Source: CycleWorld)

Switzerland To Reconsider Speeding Fines And Motorsport Ban

Switzerland might be home to beautiful roads but the country is notorious for its crackdown on speeding motorcycles and cars on public roads.

Back in 2010, a driver was slammed with a USD1 million fine after he was caught speeding at 290km/h, which was 170km/h over the speed limit. The fine was a record at the time.

In Switzerland, speeding fines are calculated based on the seriousness of the offence and the offender’s wealth, and considering the driver did it with his Mercedes SLS AMG, a 1M dollar fine was deemed relevant.

However, according to a report by Motorrad, the national legislators are considering changing the current fines on speeding vehicles.

If the changes do apply, it could well have a significant impact on riders across Europe.

On another note, Switzerland is also considering its ongoing motorsport ban since 1955.

The country imposed a ban on motorsport racing ever since a single worst crash in motorsport history occurred at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

During the catastrophic event, Mercedes driver Pierre Leveh and 84 spectators were killed, and in the wake of the incident, Switzerland decided to ban motorsport racing until today.

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Amirul Azreen

MotoAmerica: Jason Aguilar Dies Following Mountain Bike Crash

MotoGP: Suzuki Not Interested With Front Ride Height Device And We Are Not Surprise

KTM-Based Brabus 1300 R Leaks Ahead Of Launch

2,500 Units Of The Pan America Sold In The US Last Year – Harley-Davidson

Alpinestars New RT-8 Touring Boots Features Gore-Tex Waterproof Membrane – RM1.4k

LiveWire To Launch The S2 Del Mar In Q2 2022

KTM Investor Conference Confirms An All-Electric Duke Incoming

The All-New Yamaha R9 Arrival Is Imminent

FIM And Dorna Allegedly Misappropriated The MiniGP Trademark

The Real Deal Is Here, Triumph Reveals TE-1 Electric Prototype

Redesign KTM 890 Adventure Spotted Testing

Switzerland To Reconsider Speeding Fines And Motorsport Ban

MotoAmerica: Jason Aguilar Dies Following Mountain Bike Crash

MotoGP: Suzuki Not Interested With Front Ride Height Device And We Are Not Surprise

KTM-Based Brabus 1300 R Leaks Ahead Of Launch

2,500 Units Of The Pan America Sold In The US Last Year – Harley-Davidson

Alpinestars New RT-8 Touring Boots Features Gore-Tex Waterproof Membrane – RM1.4k

LiveWire To Launch The S2 Del Mar In Q2 2022

KTM Investor Conference Confirms An All-Electric Duke Incoming

The All-New Yamaha R9 Arrival Is Imminent

FIM And Dorna Allegedly Misappropriated The MiniGP Trademark

The Real Deal Is Here, Triumph Reveals TE-1 Electric Prototype

Redesign KTM 890 Adventure Spotted Testing

Switzerland To Reconsider Speeding Fines And Motorsport Ban

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