Wahid Ooi, Author at BikesRepublic.com

Triumph Motorcycles Most Satisfying Brand in Australia

Triumph came out tops as the most satisfying motorcycle brand in Australia.
The British brand won the survey for the second consecutive year.
The results were tabulated through a survey among customers.

Triumph has come away as the most satisfying motorcycle brand in Australia. The results were tabulated through a customer satisfaction survey conducted by Canstar Blue.

It is the second consecutive year that Triumph has come out ahead in the annual motorcycle survey. Previous winners were Yamaha in 2016 and Harley-Davidson in 2015. The survey began in 2015.

Customers rated the brands based on factors such as reliability, style, handling, comfort, value for money, point-of-sale service, technology features and overall satisfaction.

The survey respondents included Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki and BMW owners.

KTM was ominously missing from the survey, despite being the fourth best-selling brand behind Honda, Yamaha and Kawasaki.

The website also rated helmets, gloves, jackets, boots and tyres.

Triumph scored full five stars out of five in eight categories – overall satisfaction, reliability, style, handling and comfort. The brand shares top ratings in handling with Ducati.

Ducati scored full five stars for technology, but Triumph somehow scored “not applicable” despite modern Triumphs being up to the gills in technology, especially the Tiger 800 and Street Triple range. Even the retro classic Bonnevilles feature sophisticated traction control.

2019 Triumph Scrambler 1200 Launch in Just a Week’s Time

Triumph has released another 2019 Triumph Scrambler 1200 teaser video.
It shows the bike being ridden on the road and off-road.
The launch happens on 24^th October 2018 (UK time).

The countdown has begun to the launch of the 2019 Triumph Scrambler 1200.

Triumph Motorcycles has also released another teaser video, the fifth and perhaps the last, ahead of the grand event.

This latest video also showcases the versatility of the new bike. There are shots of it being ridden two-up on a tarmac road besides being pushed hard off-road.

Triumph was one of the leaders of off-road racing in the 60’s. The new Scrambler 1200 would return it to its off-road legacy with the promise of “never before seen levels of dual-purpose capability.” Indeed, the video shows the 1200 scrambling in the dirt; with the dust hiding the bike, of course.

Piecing together all the teaser videos revealed a little bit more about the bike. It will definitely feature the classic Triumph Bonneville silhouette, straight handlebar, flat saddle and high-mounted dual exhausts. It will be similar to its smaller 900cc Street Scrambler, but we are sure there will be many other differences to make it off-road worthy.

The Scrambler 1200 may even come ready with an underbelly skid plate and knobby tyres.

Its engine should very well be based on the High Torque (HT) version of the 1200cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-Twin with 270^o crank.

We could also very well expect traction control, ride-by-wire throttle, ABS and LED lighting. The suspension will definitely be updated.

The launch is happening on early morning, 25^th October 2018 (Malaysian time). Bikes Republic hopes to bring you the event “live.” If you can stay up for the English Premier League, you ought to stay up for the launch, too.

Misbehaving Car Drivers Caught on GoPro

It is alarming that people are generalizing all motorcyclists are evil.
Every motorcycle crash or motorcycle-related happening is being sensationalized.
We’ve caught misbehaving car drivers on our GoPro.

You only have to check out the comments for the posts and see just how ignorant the Malaysian public can be when it comes to motorcycles. Even some non-motorcycle related senior journalists have joined the fray of criticizing motorcycles without one iota of research. Well, we’ve got GoPro videos to prove that misbehaving car drivers are equally at fault in causing motorcycle accidents. But these are only two of the most blatant that we’ve recorded on a daily basis.

8 Things Drivers Don’t Understand About Motorcycles

Before we proceed further, we would like to say that we are not saying that all motorcyclists are saints and all car drivers are maniacs. Truth is, there are always the nut behind the handlebar or steering wheel. I see the same kind of bad driving and riding behaviours regardless when I ride or drive.

VIDEO 1

This was shot during a convoy to the East Coast. The truck squeezed in front of me from the right without as so much a signal, much less checking to see if his left was clear.

I pointed to the GoPro mounted to my helmet to warn his off. But he still kept shoving his way in.

He went from the rightmost lane to the leftmost lane without signal, before overtaking a lorry without signaling. The driver kept looking straight ahead at all times.

VIDEO 2

This maniac driver in the red Proton Saga could not wait for the motorcycles to overtake a few vehicles. He resorted to overtaking on the emergency lane.

I had to warn him off, in case he surprised another vehicle to swerve into the path of the convoy.

If you think the convoy hogged the overtaking lane, we were back in the left lane in 30 seconds. We did not ride the entire way in the right lane as one convoy did.

CONCLUSION

Malaysian road users must find a way to co-exist instead of generalizing and pointing the finger at an entire group.

Ten Things Motorcyclists Should Never Do (Part 1)

Besides that, the majority of vehicle owners, including bikers, know only the basics of handling their vehicles and not much else. Although the initiative for self-improvement lies within the individual, almost no one is willing to attend advanced riding or driving classes. The only way around this conundrum is for the authorities to make it mandatory. Many advanced countries have done so. Student who graduated will be given discounts on insurance and other goodies.

We also recommend that every motorcyclist be equipped with a video recording device. There are affordable ones in the market besides the top-of-the-line GoPro Hero 7 Black.

In the meantime, however, let’s live and let live. Stop riding and driving like the entire road leads to the finish line at SIC.

Bridgestone Debuts Battlax Adventurecross AX41 and Battlax S22

Bridgestone introduced the Battlax Adventurecross AX41.
The manufacturer finally has knobby tyres for dual-purpose adventure bikes.
They also debuted the Battlax S22 supersport tyres.

Believe or not, Bridgestone did not offer knobby off-road tyres for large capacity adventure bikes, despite an extensive tyre line-up. They have introduced the Battlax Adventurecross AX41 at the INTERMOT motorcycle show to compete in the segment.

Bridgestone Battlax Adventurecross AX41

The AX41 is a dual-sport tyre designed for adventure-touring motorcycles. For example, the Triumph Tiger 800 XCx/XCa, Honda CRF1000 Africa Twin, R 1200 GS, F 850 GS, et al.

Bridgestone also introduced a variant for Scramblers, calling it the Battlax Adventurecross AX41S.

TAKE NOTE: Please pay attention when you replace your tyres. Unscrupulous/ignorant workshops may fit tyres designated for other types of bikes! A mechanic had insisted on fitting the GT version of the Battlax T31 to my middleweight street bike. The T31 GT is meant for heavyweights such as the Kawasaki 1400GTR, BMW R 1200 RT, etc. So, again, the AX41 is for dual-purpose bikes, the AX41S is for Scramblers.

The A41 that was introduced earlier this year, on the other hand, is for road-oriented riding with some light off-roading. Best example of fitment is the Triumph Tiger 800 XRx. It is the replacement for the Battlax Battle Wing.

Please refer to the radar graph below on product designation.

It is a good move by Bridgestone as Metzeler, Pirelli, Continental and Michelin have been running away with adventure tyre sales.

However, the AX41 will only be available from 2019, hence it will be interesting to see which bike will receive it as OEM fitment.

Bridgestone Battlax S22

For track day, Karak GP and Genting Higlands TT riders, the Japanese tyre manufacturer also introduced the Battlax S22 supersport tyre at the same show, albeit without as much fanfare as the AX41.

Judging by the pictures, the S22’s tread pattern bears much resemblance to the sport-touring T31. The T31 is an excellent handling tyre in both the dry and wet, but the S22 ought to have a softer compound for even higher grip. This should mean the S22 handles just as great, while the aggressive grooves are great for rainy day riding.

As a bit of trivia, Bridgestone called the T30 a “hybrid” tyre as it combined the designs and characteristics of the BT23 sport-touring and S20 supersport tyres.

Modenas Dominar 400 Ride to Kuantan – “When Life’s a Beach”

The next Modenas Dominar 400 ride was to Kuantan, Pahang.
It was the first overnight convoys for the series of rides.
There were also a treasure hunt and bonfire gathering in addition to #motography.

Modenas organized another ride for Modenas Dominar 400 owners, this time to the seaside city of Kuantan, Pahang.

The ride was also part of Bajaj’s #motography and Modenas’ #motographymalaysia initiatives. The project seeks to collate the best pictures of the best riding destinations worldwide from Dominar owners themselves; since the manfucturer calls the Dominar 400 a sport tourer.

There were many differences to the ride this time. It was to be the first with an overnight stay, the fun games are more extensive and there was a bonfire at the beach.

The twenty participants, backup crew, marshals and representatives of Bajaj Auto grouped at the Modenas HQ in Glenmarie on early Saturday morning for some light breakfast. A representative from Bajaj said a few words before the safety briefing.

Light rain started to fall just as we were leaving the Modenas HQ. Indeed, it had been raining heavily all across the nation for the entire week and it was definitely on our minds. The roads were still wet from the midnight shower.

We proceeded all the way to the Karak Highway from there. Traffic was already starting to pick up although it was just around 9am. There were no large groups of weekend Karak GP riders, thankfully.

We refueled at a Shell station along the Karak Highway before exiting toward Lancang. From there it was a direct ride to the Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary for the first #motography stop.

Participants had a great time mingling with the elephants, although we could not get in our motorcycles in to shoot pictures. Entrance is free, but visitors could contribute any amount they so wished.

Visitors can also purchase bundles of sugar cane at RM3 and feed the elephants. There were two sections, one for the babies and teenaged elephants, and another for the adults.

Without the benefit of a guide, we could only surmise that the elephants were rescued and/or brought in for treatment. A baby had a leg in a crutch, an adult had malformed from legs. It was sad to see on one hand, but we took comfort that they are well-cared for.

Later, the rangers brought three full-grown elephants out for a walk around the sanctuary. And my, were they huge!

We left the sanctuary and re-entered on the East Coast Highway (LPT), stopping again this time at the Gambang R&R for fuel.

We arrived at the seaside Mandurah Hotel just in time to for lunch and check in. The hotel served lunch at the seaside terrace and the cool ocean breeze was a welcomed relief after riding in the heat.

A treasure hunt was held later that afternoon. The hotel staff had done a great job to set it up. They even handed us sticks of mosquito repellant. Participants were broken into groups and they had to solve puzzles, dash on the beach, do push-ups, commando crawl and dig into the sand for their “treasure.” The winners walked away with RM100 in cash per person.

Fishermen were returning to their base while all these were happening.

Dinner was again served at the beachside terrace while an excellent three-piece band belted out hit after hit song. The hotel staff lit the bonfire on the beach in the meantime.

We adjourned to bonfire where the CEO of Modenas, En. Amirudin Abdul Kadir addressed the riders. Participants also forward questions regarding their bikes to the Modenas crew and Bajaj representatives.

We arose early the next day for breakfast and checked out for the return trip. But first, we headed to Cherating for the second #motorgraphy stop. The hotel staff were also at hand to send us off. (We recommending staying at the Mandurah Hotel if you plan on visiting the Kuantan seafront.)

The resort town is only 30 km or so from the hotel but traffic and road condition (including a flooded stretch) forced us ride (really) slow. The participants were given 30 minutes to seek their preferred sites for photography.

With that done, we rode back out to the LPT.

But bikers beware! The highway is so arrow-straight that car drivers often speed here like it was the front straight of the Sepang International Circuit. They have so little patience that they even resort to overtaking on the emergency lane (video coming up).

We stopped at the Gambang R&R for fuel and decided that the ride should follow the “free and easy” format compared to a convoy for safety and avoid holding up traffic while we overtake other vehicles en masse.

We met up for one last time at the Genting Sempah R&R before saying our goodbyes.

PICTURE GALLERY

Europe Energizing Electric Motorcycle Sales

Motorcycle sales rose 7.2% in Europe, but 49% of those are electric motorcycles.
Many manufacturers have started to showcase their products at Intermot.
The top electric motorcycle maker, Energica launched a new sport model.

Motorcycle sales in Europe has risen 7.2%, but 49% of those sole are electric motorcycles.

Out of the 49%, two of three electric two-wheelers are urban-oriented electric pedal-assisted mopeds and scooters, however. Electric motorcycles, on the other hand, makes up only one in four but the trend is on the uptick.

The growth is significant, and manufacturers have started to showcase many electric motorcycles at the recent Intermot motorcycle show in Cologne, Germany. They fit virtually every intended segment.

The most well-known electric motorcycle of the moment has to be Energica, who will supply eighteen Ego Corsa race bikes for the 2019 MotoE World Cup. The series will be held at selected MotoGP rounds. The Sepang International Circuit (SIC) will also take part with a team of their own.

The Energica Ego Corsa took centre stage at the show, which happens to be the Italian company’s first visit.

The Ego Corsa is powered by a synchronous oil-cooled motor, providing a continuous power of 160.8 bhp (120 kW) and a whopping 200 Nm of torque. That kind of power pushes the bike from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 2.8 seconds and a top speed of 270 km/h. (Still think electric bikes are slow?) There is no transmission and clutch, as power control is regulated by the Ride-by-Wire system.

Energica also unveiled a black version called the Ego Sport Black at the show.

So this begs the question: When will our government be serious in pushing for green tech? Many countries around the world, including those less developed than Malaysia will have the infracstructure in place within the next decade.

Where are we? Still slinging dirt and pointing fingers at each other in the Parliament.

2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260 Enduro Unveiled

Ducati has unveiled the 2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260 Enduro.
It uses the same engine as the road-going Multistradas and XDiavel, bumping its power to 158 bhp and 127 Nm.
Ducati has revised the ergonomics to make it accessible to medium sized riders.

The 2019 Ducat Multistrada 1260 Enduro has been unveiled after the Italian manufacturer teased us with shots of a muddy bike.

The launch of the Multistrada 1260 Enduro followed in the footsteps of the Multistrada 1260 and Multistrada 1260 S road models.

The new Enduro’s main highlight is the new engine, of course. The 1262cc, DVT-equipped Tetastretta 11^o, 90^o V-Twin (Ducati calls it “L-Twin”) is a common platform among other two Multistradas and XDiavel.

The extra 64cc pushes power output to 158 bhp and an arm stretching 127 Nm of torque. The Multistrada Enduro ought to benefit the most as 85% of the peak torque is available from below 3,500 RPM, in addition to the smoother power delivery of the DVT-equipped engine, especially in off-road conditions.

Of course, where would the Multistrada 1260 Enduro be if without Ducati’s extensive electronics suit that’s akin to a two-wheeled supercomputer.

Cornering ABS and IMU-based traction control, cornering lights, wheelie control, hill-start assist, up and down quick shifter, semi-active Sachs suspension are all standard on the Enduro. The display layout on the TFT display has also been revised to mimic that of the Ducati Panigale V4. Riders can use the Ducati Link App to adjust various riding modes, rider aid besides recording routes.

Ducati has also reworked the bike’s ergonomics, although it looks similar to the previous model’s. As a result, the 1260 Enduro has a lower centre of gravity and seat height, making it more accessible to a wider range of riders.

The massive 30-litre fuel-tank remains. So do the spoked 19” front and 17” rear wheels.

2019 World Superbike Championship (WorldSBK) to Feature Three Races per Round

The 2019 World Superbike Championship (WorldSBK) will consist of three races at every stop.
The organizers will add a sprint race to Race 1 and Race 2.
The additional race ought to bring more exposure to the series.

The 2019 World Superbike Championship will see three races for each round.

There is without doubt that the World Superbike Championship’s (WorldSBK) popularly has been sagging over the past few years.

However, the production-based championship remains an important platform for manufacturers to showcase their engineering abilities.

What does “production-based racing” mean? Manufacturers are required to homologate a certain number of motorcycles to be eligible for racing. In other words, if a certain race bike features specific technologies, its road-going version must also feature the same. This is how we get “homologation” models such as the ZX-10RR, Panigale R and so forth.

WorldSBK is also where fans get to watch bikes like the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, Ducati Panigale, Honda CBR1000RR, BMW S 1000 RR, etc. duke it out on a world stage. MotoGP bikes are pedigree racing machines, on the other hand.

Dorna WSBK Organization (the subsidiary of the MotoGP rights holder) is aware of these facts and felt that they need to do something to bring the crowd back into watching the series, like it did during its zenith in the early and mid-90’s.

So, a sprint race will be added on Sunday morning.

Dorna WorldSBK and the FIM hope that the extra race will bring more exposure to benefit the teams, sponsors and spectators alike. Further details will be made known in time.

Daniel Carrera, WorldSBK Executive Director explains, “A third ‘sprint race” in the WorldSBK format is something we have been planning for a long time now, so we are delighted to see the plans coming together. We are committed to bringing exciting races year on year, and we think the addition of a sprint race will add to the WorldSBK experience. We are continuing to work on the final adjustments and hope to bring more details in the near future.”

Certain WorldSBK rounds also include World SuperSport (WorldSSP), SuperStock (STK1000) and World SuperSport300 (WorldSSP300) races.

2019 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Launched at AIMExpo

The 2019 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R has been unveiled.
It features a new look with revised components.
The engine is still the 636cc unit but tuned for Euro4.

The new 2019 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R has been launched at the AIMExpo in Las Vegas after rumours had been circulating for a couple of years.

The new model features a changed styling to look sharper and aggressive (in Kawasaki’s words), besides new additions to its spec sheet such as LED lighting and more.

The highlights are:

Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS) as standard although only for upshifts.
New styling with twin LED headlights and taillight.
“High-grade” instrumentation although the design is similar to all new Kawasaki motorcycles, including the Versys-X.
Euro4 emissions-compliant engine tuning.
Optimized gear ratios to improve low-end power.

Engine

The 2019 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R’s engine still looks the same: 636cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, inline-Four. However, it is now tuned to comply with Euro4 emissions standards “without compromising the engine’s performance.” No power and torque numbers were released, though.

The fuel injectors have been revised for low to midrange performance. The number one and four intake funnels are shorter while two and three are longer.

Piston skirts are molybdenum-coated to reduce friction. There are connecting passages between cylinders to reduce pumping losses.

Lastly, spent gasses exit through a redesigned exhaust system, which is again tuned for low and mid-range torque.

Transmission

Features a cassette-style gearbox for easy gearing changes. The KQS is standard although available for upshifts only.

Assist and Slipper Clutch

The assist function compresses the clutch plates together on acceleration, producing a lighter pull at the lever. The slipper function reduces back-torque and prevents rear wheel hop during deceleration.

Chassis

The 2019 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R uses a pressed-aluminium perimeter frame. The manufacturer claims that it is narrow and compact.

The bike will now utilize the Showa SFF-BP (Separate Function Forks – Big Piston) forks that combine the features of the SFF and BPF forks.

The Showa rear shock is fully adjustable.

Traction Control and Power Modes

KTRC traction control has 2 modes, ABS is standard and the power modes are “FULL” or “LOW”.

2019 Yamaha YZF-R3 Revealed

Yamaha has unveiled the 2019 Yamaha YZF-R3.
There should be word on the 2019 YZF-R25 for our market soon.
The new bike’s styling is directly inspired by the YZF-R1.

The 2019 Yamaha YZF-R3 has been revealed and it looks like the wars in the category are going explode.

However, before we proceed any further, we received word there is a launch of the 2019 Yamaha YZF-R25 happening in Indonesia. But no matter, the R3 and R25 will share the basic bodywork, if not componentry.

It is apparent that the YZF-R3/R25 bears uncanny resemblance to its open-class YZF-R1 brother, apart from the dual LED headlights. The central “air intake” is non-functional. However, the windscreen is now much taller and larger.

From the side, the profile is now more aggressive and looks like a proper big-cc superbike. The tailsection terminates with a sharp edge and will definitely look good with a tail tidy kit.

The forks are now upside-down for better handling (and style). There is no news if other parts of the chassis have been updated likewise.

Moving upwards, the 2019 YZF-R3/R25 will receive a fully TFT display. The data displayed includes gear position. The handlebars remain as clip-ons.

No word yet on when we will receive the bike in Malaysia. Besides that, it will definitely be the 250cc instead of 321cc version. The 321cc engine produces 41 bhp and 29.6 Nm of torque. It will be interesting to see how the 2019 YZF-R25 goes up against the 38 bhp Kawasaki Ninja 250.

“Amazing” – Hedonic Triumph Thruxton R

French customizer Hedonic built this Triumph Thruxton R called “Amazing.”
The bodywork and components are all hand-shaped aluminium.
The bike’s polished aluminium bodywork complements the engine casings.

All pictures by Return of the Cafe Racer

We concluded that the Triumph Thruxton R is the most fun factory café racer after our testing. We also said that it was beautiful especially when fitted with the optional “bullet” fairing. It’s as close as you could get to perfection. Well, Hedonic thinks it could be improved on when they built this Thruxton R.

Triumph Thruxton R Test & Review

At Hedonic, Frenchman Serge Heitz and his team of craftsmen build custom bikes to order and this Spirit Racer Thruxton R demonstrates their abilities.

Hedonic is relatively new in the custom motorcycle building business. Serge set it up due his passion for cars, boats and motorcycles, although not in that particular order. But while the Spirit Racer is designed and built entirely by Hedonic, customers are treated to a hands-on designing process so they can develop unique bikes tailored to their own tastes.

Appropriately named “Amazing,” the Hedonic Triumph Thruxton R demonstrates the builder’s skills in metal shaping. The fuel tank, fairing, fender, belly and side covers are one-off pieces to complement the lines of the bike. They spent more than 150 hours in forming the aluminium components which are then polished.

The Thruxton R is already equipped with a pair of excellent Showa BFF forks but Hedonic decided to fit Yamaha YZF-R6 forks as they are shorter. The wheels are 16-inch items and fitted with classic-looking Firestone tyres. The stock brakes are retained.

The clip-on handlebars are custom fabricated to integrate the brake master cylinder, clutch cable and inverted levers.

The cockpit consists of a single Motogadget gauge, ignition barrel and ignition button. The warning lights were relocated to the left-side switch cluster.

Hedonic finishes off the build with a fabricated custom exhaust system to improve on the Thruxton R’s grunt.

Driver Who Struck Nicky Hayden Guilty of Homicide

The judge in Nicky Hayden’s case has found the car driver who struck Hayden guilty of homicide.
The driver was sentenced to one year of imprisonment, his license revoked and needs to pay the costs of the court.
Hayden’s family is also proceeding with a civil suit of $6 million against the driver.

It has been more than a year since Nicky Hayden succumbed to his injuries after being struck by a car while he was cycling on the outskirts of the Misano Circuit in Italy.

2006 MotoGP Champion Nicky Hayden involved in Serious Road Accident

His loss was and is still felt around the world but while many are moving on, the legal proceedings were being carried out in Italy.

Now, the Italian courts have found the driver of the car which struck Hayden guilty of homicide.

The unnamed, 31-year-old drivers was handed a suspended one year in prison, revocation of his driving license and must pay the costs of the court.

The courts found that the driver had been driving at 70 km/h in a 50 km/h zone. It was deemed that the driver would have been able to avoid the accident if he had travelled at the speed limit, regardless that Hayden had failed to stop at his stop sign.

The judge is expected to disclose his reasoning behind his decision in 90 days.

There are actually two matters being filed in the courts. The first was for criminal proceedings and the other is a civil suit.

The driver’s family will appeal the judgment of the criminal court.

Hayden’s family is also pursuing a $6 million civil suit against the driver. The sum is the maximum allowable by Italian insurance policy.

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Wahid Ooi

Triumph came out tops as the most satisfying motorcycle brand in Australia.

The British brand won the survey for the second consecutive year.

The results were tabulated through a survey among customers.

Triumph has released another 2019 Triumph Scrambler 1200 teaser video.

It shows the bike being ridden on the road and off-road.

The launch happens on 24th October 2018 (UK time).

It is alarming that people are generalizing all motorcyclists are evil.

Every motorcycle crash or motorcycle-related happening is being sensationalized.

We’ve caught misbehaving car drivers on our GoPro.

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

CONCLUSION

Bridgestone introduced the Battlax Adventurecross AX41.

The manufacturer finally has knobby tyres for dual-purpose adventure bikes.

They also debuted the Battlax S22 supersport tyres.

Bridgestone Battlax Adventurecross AX41

Bridgestone Battlax S22

The next Modenas Dominar 400 ride was to Kuantan, Pahang.

It was the first overnight convoys for the series of rides.

There were also a treasure hunt and bonfire gathering in addition to #motography.

PICTURE GALLERY

Motorcycle sales rose 7.2% in Europe, but 49% of those are electric motorcycles.

Many manufacturers have started to showcase their products at Intermot.

The top electric motorcycle maker, Energica launched a new sport model.

Ducati has unveiled the 2019 Ducati Multistrada 1260 Enduro.

It uses the same engine as the road-going Multistradas and XDiavel, bumping its power to 158 bhp and 127 Nm.

Ducati has revised the ergonomics to make it accessible to medium sized riders.

The 2019 World Superbike Championship (WorldSBK) will consist of three races at every stop.

The organizers will add a sprint race to Race 1 and Race 2.

The additional race ought to bring more exposure to the series.

The 2019 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R has been unveiled.

It features a new look with revised components.

The engine is still the 636cc unit but tuned for Euro4.

Engine

Transmission

Assist and Slipper Clutch

Chassis

Traction Control and Power Modes

Yamaha has unveiled the 2019 Yamaha YZF-R3.

There should be word on the 2019 YZF-R25 for our market soon.

The new bike’s styling is directly inspired by the YZF-R1.

French customizer Hedonic built this Triumph Thruxton R called “Amazing.”

The bodywork and components are all hand-shaped aluminium.

The bike’s polished aluminium bodywork complements the engine casings.

The judge in Nicky Hayden’s case has found the car driver who struck Hayden guilty of homicide.

The driver was sentenced to one year of imprisonment, his license revoked and needs to pay the costs of the court.

Hayden’s family is also proceeding with a civil suit of $6 million against the driver.

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The launch happens on 24^th October 2018 (UK time).