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Sebagai tindakan lanjut kepada pelancaran prototaip di EICMA 2024, KTM 390 Adventure R 2025 dan KTM 390 Adventure X 2025 telah diumumkan secara rasmi.

Mengimbas kembali EICMA, kami menjangkakan varian “R” yang lebih berfokus pada tunggangan off-road, tetapi tidak menyangka KTM juga akan melancarkan model baharu yang lebih berorientasikan jalan raya. Model berorientasikan jalan raya kini mempunyai huruf “X” ditambah padanya, berbanding tiada huruf selepas nama “Adventure” sebelum ini.

Kedua-duanya dikuasakan oleh enjin silinder tunggal LC4c 399cc yang telah dikemaskini, yang menghasilkan 44 hp pada 8,500 RPM dan 39 Nm pada 7,000 RPM. Enjin ini menerima sistem ekzos baharu yang diperbuat daripada keluli tahan karat dan 5 kg lebih ringan, serta suntikan bahan api, kotak udara, dan kepala silinder yang disemak semula. Kotak gear juga telah dirombak, dan klac slipper serta klac assist disediakan sebagai standard.

Perkongsian antara kedua-dua varian juga melibatkan sistem suspensi dan rangka. Walaupun rangka ini berdasarkan model 390 Duke, terdapat pemasangan subframe, sudut kepala stereng, dan hendal yang lebih tinggi 25mm baharu. Sistem suspensi diambil daripada model 390 Enduro R yang baru dilancarkan, dengan fork WP APEX 43mm katrij terbuka dipadankan dengan monoshok yang sepadan – kedua-duanya menyediakan pergerakan sebanyak 230mm.

Perbezaan utama antara model “R” dan “X” adalah tangki yang lebih besar lima liter pada Adventure R (kini 14 liter), serta fairing dan “menara” yang diilhamkan oleh rali yang menempatkan sistem pencahayaan LED penuh, dan saiz roda. KTM 390 Adventure R 2025 menggunakan roda 21/18 inci, manakala KTM 390 Adventure X 2025 mempunyai rim 19/17 inci.

Teknologi elektronik termasuk skrin TFT lima inci dan tiga mod menunggang (Street, Off-Road, dan Rain – yang menghadkan penghantaran kuasa dan meningkatkan campur tangan kawalan traction (TC)). Mod mana pun yang digunakan semasa motosikal dimatikan akan kekal aktif apabila dihidupkan semula.

Terdapat juga ABS dua saluran, kawalan traksi (TC) sensitif selekoh yang boleh dimatikan, dan untuk keselesaan perjalanan jarak jauh, kawalan jelajah juga disediakan sebagai pilihan.

KTM 390 Adventure R 2025 dijual pada harga £6699 (RM38,854.20) manakala KTM 390 Adventure X 2025 berharga £5399 (RM31,314.20) di UK.

As a follow up to the prototype unveiling at EICMA 2024, the 2025 KTM 390 Adventure R and 2025 KTM 390 Adventure X have been officially announced.

Looking back to EICMA, we expected the off-road biased “R” variant but did not expect KTM to roll out an all-new road-biased model, too. The road-biased model now has the letter “X” affixed to it, instead of having no letters after the “Adventure” name.

Both are powered by the same updated 399cc LC4c single-cylinder engine, which produces 44 hp at 8,500 RPM  and 39 Nm at 7,000 RPM. The engine receives a new stainless steel exhaust system which is 5 kg lighter, revised fuel injection, airbox, and cylinder head. The gearbox has been reworked and the slipper and assist clutch is standard.

Also shared are the suspension and frame. Although the latter is based on the 390 Duke, there are new subframe mounts, steering head angle, and 25mm taller handlebar. The suspension is taken from the recently launched 390 Enduro R, with WP APEX 43mm open cartridge forks paired to matching a monoshock – both of which are good for 230mm of travel.

The main differences between the “R” and “X” are a five litre larger tank on the Adventure R (now 14-litres), plus the rally inspired fairing and tower which houses a full LED lighting setup, and wheel sizes. The 2025 KTM 390 Adventure R rolls on 21/18-inch wheels, while the 2025 KTM 390 Adventure X has 19/17-inch rims.

Electronic tech includes a five-inch TFT and three ride modes (Street, Off-Road and Rain – which limits power delivery and heightens traction control (TC) intervention). Whichever of these modes is in use when the bike is turned off will remain engaged upon start up.

There’s also dual channel ABS, switchable cornering sensitive TC, and, for a touch of mile munching comfort, optional cruise control as well.

The 2025 KTM 390 Adventure R sells for £6699 (RM38,854.20) and 2025 KTM 390 Adventure X is priced at £5399 (RM31,314.20) in the UK.

Triumph Speed ​​Triple RS (2025) telah dilancarkan, menggantikan Speed ​​Triple RR yang menggunakan separuh fairing.

Oleh itu, RS naked kini lebih berkuasa dan mempunyai spesifikasi yang lebih tinggi. Untuk memulakan, enjin tiga silinder mendapat rangsangan 3hp untuk jumlah 180 hp. Tork juga telah meningkat daripada 125.0 Nm kepada 127.5 Nm. Tork maksimum juga dicapai pada RPM yang lebih rendah daripada pendahulunya. Peningkatan prestasi adalah disebabkan oleh kemaskini kepada ECU dan ekzos Akrapovic baharu.

Varian RR mempunyai suspensi separa aktif Öhlins, oleh itu ia kini telah dipindahkan ke RS, walaupun ia tidak 100% sama. Sebaliknya, Triumph Speed ​​Triple RS (2025) mendapat Öhlins Smart EC3.0 terkini, yang disandarkan oleh Objective Based Tuning Interface (OBTi). Penunggang boleh melaraskan ketegasan suspensi hadapan dan belakang, sokongan brek, sokongan pecutan, sokongan pecutan awal, sokongan selekoh dan keselesaan. Semua pelarasan boleh dibuat tanpa perlu memutar pemutar skru atau sepana. Model 2025 juga mendapat peredam stereng boleh laras.

Sokongan elektronik lain termasuk  Front Wheel Lift Control, Engine Braking Control, Brake Slide Control, ABS dengan gandingan IMU. Rim baharu yang lebih ringan disarungkan dengan tayar Pirelli Super Corsa dan tugas brek dikendalikan oleh kaliper Brembo Stylema.

Pembeli boleh memilih daripada tiga warna iaitu Jet Black, atau pilihan premium Granite dan Diablo Red, atau Granite dan Performance Yellow.

Triumph Speed Triple RS (2025) dijual pada harga £17,495 (RM95,685.75) di UK.

The 2025 Triumph Speed Triple RS has been launched, replacing the half-faired Speed Triple RR.

As such, the RS naked is now more powerful and has higher specifications. To start, the three-cylinder engine gets a 3hp boost for a total 180 hp. Torque has also increased from 125.0 Nm to 127.5 Nm. The maximum torque also arrives a lower RPM than its predecessor. The performance increase is due to updates to the ECU and a new free-flowing Akrapovic exhaust.

The RR had Öhlins semi-active suspension, thus it has now been moved to the RS, although it is not 100% the same. On the other hand, the 2025 Triumph Speed Triple RS gets the latest Öhlins Smart EC3.0, which is backed up by the Objective Based Tuning Interface (OBTi). The rider can adjust the front and rear suspension’s firmness, braking support, acceleration support, initial acceleration support, cornering support, and comfort. All without needing to turn a screwdriver or wrench. The 2025 bike also gets an adjustable steering damper.

Other electronic support include Front Wheel Lift Control, Engine Braking Control and Brake Slide Control, IMU controlled cornering ABS. The new lighter wheels are shod with Pirelli Super Corsa tyres and braking duty is handled by Brembo Stylema calipers.

Buyers can choose from three colours, Jet Black, or the premium options of Granite and Diablo Red or Granite and Performance Yellow.

The 2025 Triumph Speed Triple RS sells for £17,495 (RM95,685.75) in the UK.

A Thai van has 85 outstanding summonses involving various offences committed over the past three years.

The matter was discovered after a check carried out by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) immediately after the van involved was detained in Perlis through Op Tunggak which was implemented starting January 1.

The Director-General of the Road Transport Department (JPJ), Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli, confirmed the matter, with 16 Thai vans detained in the operation still being seized to date.

Elaborating further, he said the most frequently detected offence involved the misuse of the International Circulation Permit (ICP).

There was a Thai van detained in Perlis and from the check, it was found that there were 85 outstanding summonses committed over the past three years, but the owner had settled all the arrears worth RM25,500.

Apart from the misuse of the ICP, other offences were detected, for example the use of tinted windows. Although it is allowed in their country (Thailand), when entering our country we have to obey the law here.

Aedy Fadly said that ICPs are only issued to private vehicles within 90 days of being in this country, but instead some foreign drivers misuse them by carrying passengers.

He said that the offence cannot be compromised because it clearly violates regulations under the Road Transport Act (APJ) 1987, besides it can have adverse effects on many parties due to insurance coverage.

In addition to carrying passengers whether foreigners or locals, Thai vans that do not have ICPs also transport their national employees who work at various premises, especially restaurants.

We do not want this issue of misuse of ICPs to continue and are worried that if an accident occurs involving these vehicles, there will be no insurance coverage and it may become an issue because it involves the victims, drivers and governments of both countries,” he said.

Commenting on Op Tunggak, he informed that 182 foreign drivers with 163 vehicles were detected to have outstanding summonses throughout the 24 days the operation was carried out.

During that period, he said, 172 foreign vehicles were taken into action involving 619 JPJ (P) 22 notices issued.

Summons collected were RM425,104 involving 332 outstanding summonses that had been resolved,” he said.

Sebuah van Thailand mempunyai 85 saman tertunggak membabitkan pelbagai kesalahan yang dikesan dilakukan sepanjang tempoh tiga tahun lalu.

Perkara itu dikesan selepas semakan dilakukan Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) sejurus van terbabit ditahan di Perlis melalui Op Tunggak yang dilaksanakan bermula 1 Januari lalu.

Ketua Pengarah Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ), Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli, mengesahkan perkara itu, dengan 16 van Thailand yang ditahan dalam op berkenaan masih disita sehingga kini.

Mengulas lanjut, katanya kesalahan paling banyak dikesan adalah membabitkan salah guna Permit Edaran Antarabangsa (ICP).

Ada sebuah van Thailand yang ditahan di Perlis dan dari semakan dibuat, didapati terdapat 85 tunggakan saman yang dikesan dilakukan sejak tiga tahun lalu, namun pemiliknya sudah menyelesaikan semua tunggakan bernilai RM25,500.

Selain salah guna ICP, kesalahan lain dikesan contohnya penggunaan cermin gelap. Walau ia dibenarkan di negara mereka (Thailand), tapi bila masuk ke negara kita perlu patuhi undang-undang di sini.

Aedy Fadly berkata, ICP hanya dikeluarkan kepada kenderaan persendirian dalam tempoh 90 hari berada dalam negara ini, sebaliknya ada pemandu warga asing menyalahgunakannya dengan membawa penumpang.

Beliau berkata, kesalahan itu tidak boleh dikompromi kerana jelas melanggar peraturan di bawah Akta Pengangkutan Jalan (APJ) 1987, selain boleh mendatangkan kesan buruk kepada banyak pihak berikutan perlindungan insuran.

Selain membawa penumpang sama ada warga asing atau tempatan, van Thailand yang tiada ICP juga mengangkut pekerja warga mereka yang bekerja di pelbagai premis terutama kedai makan.

Kita tidak ingin isu salah guna ICP ini berterusan selain bimbang jika berlaku kemalangan membabitkan kenderaan ini, tiada insurans dilindungi dan mungkin akan menjadi isu kerana membabitkan mangsa, pemandu serta kerajaan kedua-dua negara,” katanya.

Mengulas Op Tunggak, beliau memaklumkan 182 pemandu warga asing dengan 163 kenderaan dikesan mempunyai saman tertunggak sepanjang 24 hari operasi dijalankan.

Dalam tempoh itu juga, katanya 172 kenderaan asing diambil tindakan membabitkan 619 notis JPJ (P) 22 yang dikeluarkan.

Bayaran saman dikutip adalah RM425,104 membabitkan 332 saman tertunggak yang sudah diselesaikan,” katanya.

Kawasaki sahkan mereka sedang membina enjin dua lejang dengan turbo. Berita baik itu diumumkan di platform Instagram Kawasaki AS.

Video pendek itu menunjukkan banyak komen oleh pengguna media sosial yang meminta Kawasaki membawa kembali enjin dua lejang, ditambah pula dengan komen bahawa dua lejang adalah yang terbaik, dan lain-lain. Video itu tamat dengan mesej “WE HEAR YOU (KAMI MENDENGAR ANDA) dengan bunyi enjin dua lejang di latar belakang.

 

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Sudah tentu, tidak banyak lagi yang boleh diteruskan daripada video acah ini. Walaubagaimanapun, terdapat laporan bahawa dokumen paten yang difailkan oleh pengeluar pada Julai 2024 menunjukkan sebuah enjin revolusioner. Ia mempunyai suntikan bahan api yang bukan sesuatu teknologi baru tetapi: Injap masuk dikendalikan aci sesondol dan ia mempunyai pengecas turbo. Enjin dua lejang dengan turbo. Ini sudah cukup untuk membuatkan kita meleleh air liur!

1980 Kwasaki KR-1S

Suntikan bahan api, ditambah dengan injap kendalian aci sesondol menjanjikan kecekapan dan yang paling penting, pelepasan yang lebih bersih, kerana motosikal dua lejang diharamkan di banyak negara kerana mencemarkan. Enjin dua lejang tradisional tidak mempunyai injap mekanikal dan ini menyebabkan bahan api serta minyak 2T yang keluar dari port ekzos. Enjin Kawasaki mungkin mengubahnya. Pengecas turbo menambah lebih banyak udara ke dalam campuran supaya enjin terbakar lebih cekap sekali gus menjimatkan bahan api. Yang menarik sekarang ialah mengetahui apakah kaedah pelincirannya.

Namun masih tiada maklumat mengenai jenis motosikal yang akan digunakan untuk enjin tersebut. Ia boleh jadi untuk motosikal MX kerana ada negara membenarkan penggunaan motosikal dua-lejang di litar tertutup dan/atau tanah persendirian, tetapi tidak di atas jalan raya. Atau ia digunakan untuk hibrid hidrogen yang telah banyak dilaburkan oleh Kawasaki. Tetapi, Kawasaki sudah mempunyai basikal MX dua lejang KX250.

2025 Kawasaki KX250

Kawasaki is building a turbocharged two-stroke engine. The great news was announced on the Kawasaki US Instagram platform.

The short video showed a bunch of comments by social media users who called for Kawasaki to bring back the two-stroke engine, plus that two-strokes are the best, etc. IThe video ends with “WE HEARD YOU” and the revving of a two-stroke engine in the background.

 

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Of course, there is not much else to go on from the teaser. However, there have been reports that patent documents submitted by the manufacturer in July 2024 showed a revolutionary engine. It has fuel injection which is not new but get this: The intake valves are camshaft operated and it has a turbocharger. A turbocharged two-stroke engine. This is enough to get us salivating!

1980 Kwasaki KR-1S

Fuel injection, coupled with camshaft operated valves promises efficiency and most importantly, cleaner emissions, as two-stroke motorcycles were banned in many countries for being polluting. Traditional two-stroke engines do not have mechanical valves and that led to unburned air-fuel and 2T mixture leaking out of the exhaust port. Kawasaki’s engine may well change that. The turbocharger adds in more air to the mixture so the engine burns leaner thereby saving fuel. The interesting now is to know what is its lubrication method.

But hang on. There is still no word on what kind of motorcycle that the engine will be used for. I could be a dirt-bike because there are countries allow its use on closed circuits and/or private lands, but not on the road. Or (god forbid) used for the hydrogen hybrid that Kawasaki had invested much into. Then again, Kawasaki already has the KX250 two-stroke MX bike.

2025 Kawasaki KX250

The Negeri Sembilan Fire and Rescue Department (JPBM) advises road users to be more vigilant at two crosswind sections on the North-South Expressway (PLUS) which are at risk of causing accidents.

Assistant Director of the Fire Safety Division, Senior Fire Superintendent II Mohamed Faiz Muin Mohamed Rasidi said the two locations in the state start at KM 222 of the Melaka border to Hentian Senawang and KM 267 Ainsdale to Seri Putera.

“Both locations are ‘hotspots’ for accidents that often occur and among the factors are crosswinds and the negligence of road users themselves.

“Therefore, users need to always be careful and vigilant when driving, especially during the festive season when the number of vehicles also increases.”

Meanwhile, Mohamed Faiz Muin said that 150 personnel and 26 vehicles and three Emergency Medical Rescue Service (EMRS) vans are on standby in conjunction with Op Siaga Raya which starts from Jan 28 to Feb 2.

He said one vehicle was also statically parked at the Pedas Toll while the state JBPM Rapid Intervention Motorcycle Unit will conduct regular patrols in the highway area up to Nilai to ensure the situation is under control.

He also advised people who want to return to their villages and leave their homes for a long period of time, especially during the festive season, to always be alert and turn off all electrical switches that are not being used.

“Before leaving home, check for anything that could cause a fire, especially power source switches such as lights, fans and water filters to ensure the house is safe and prevent unwanted incidents from happening,” he said.

Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JPBM) Negeri Sembilan menasihatkan pengguna jalan raya lebih berwaspada di dua lokasi kawasan angin lintang di Lebuhraya Utara- Selatan (PLUS) yang berisiko mengakibatkan kemalangan.

Penolong Pengarah Bahagian Keselamatan Kebakaran Penguasa Kanan Bomba II Mohamed Faiz Muin Mohamed Rasidi berkata dua lokasi dalam jajaran negeri ini bermula di KM 222 sempadan Melaka hingga Hentian Senawang dan KM 267 Ainsdale hingga ke Seri Putera.

Kedua-dua lokasi ini kawasan ‘hotspot’ kemalangan yang sering berlaku dan antara faktornya disebabkan angin lintang dan kecuaian pengguna jalan raya itu sendiri.

Oleh itu, pengguna perlu sentiasa berhati-hati dan berwaspada semasa pemanduan terutama ketika musim perayaan dengan jumlah kenderaan juga meningkat.

Dalam pada itu, Mohamed Faiz Muin berkata seramai 150 anggota dan 26 jentera serta tiga van Perkhidmatan Penyelamat Perubatan Kecemasan (EMRS) bersiap siaga sempena Op Siaga Raya yang bermula 28 Jan hingga 2 Feb.

Beliau berkata satu jentera turut diletakkan secara statik di Tol Pedas manakala Unit Rapid Intervention Motorcycle JBPM negeri akan melakukan rondaan secara berkala di kawasan lebuh raya hingga Nilai bagi memastikan keadaan terkawal.

Beliau turut menasihatkan orang ramai yang ingin pulang ke kampung dan meninggalkan rumah bagi tempoh lama terutama pada musim perayaan supaya sentiasa peka serta menutup semua suis elektrik yang tidak digunakan.

Sebelum meninggalkan rumah periksa apa-apa yang boleh menyebabkan kebakaran terutama suis punca kuasa seperti lampu, kipas dan penapis air bagi memastikan rumah dalam keadaan selamat dan mengelakkan kejadian tidak diingini berlaku,” katanya.

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) Pahang has stressed that a viral video showing a violent encounter involving its members with a man was just a demonstration.

JPJ in a media statement today, informed that the scene in the viral video was actually part of a scene that was acted out in a rehearsal yesterday.

The act was for a demonstration in conjunction with the working visit of the Director General of the Road Transport Department of Malaysia, this Monday.

In this regard, JPJ Pahang calls on the public not to spread inaccurate or misleading information as it can cause confusion and anxiety among the community.

The public is advised to be careful and refer to authentic sources before believing and sharing any news or videos that are spread,” he said.

In the meantime, JPJ Pahang will continue to be committed to ensuring that every enforcement officer is well trained and prepared to handle any situation with high professionalism and integrity.

If there are any further questions or information regarding this incident, the public can contact JPJ Pahang on our official line or refer to official communication channels for the latest developments,” he said.

Yesterday, a 31-second video went viral showing a JPJ officer trying to detain a man, which allegedly took place in the Pahang JPJ Complex compound.

Previously, an elderly man went viral slapping a Puspakom officer in Johor Bahru, Johor after getting angry during a brake test.

The elderly man was later fined RM1,600 by the court.

Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) Pahang menegaskan bahawa video tular yang memaparkan kekasaran berlaku membabitkan anggotanya dengan seorang lelaki hanya demonstrasi.

JPJ dalam kenyataan media hari ini, memaklumkan adegan dalam video yang tular itu sebenarnya adalah sebahagian daripada babak yang dilakonkan dalam raptai, semalam.

Lakonan itu bagi demonstrasi sempena lawatan kerja Ketua Pengarah Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Malaysia, Isnin ini.

Sehubungan itu, JPJ Pahang menyeru kepada orang ramai agar tidak menyebarkan maklumat yang tidak tepat atau mengelirukan kerana ia boleh mencetuskan kekeliruan dan kebimbangan dalam kalangan masyarakat.

Orang ramai dinasihatkan agar berhati-hati dan merujuk kepada sumber yang sahih sebelum mempercayai dan berkongsi sebarang berita atau video yang tersebar,” katanya.

Dalam pada itu, JPJ Pahang akan terus komited memastikan setiap anggota penguatkuasa dilatih dengan baik dan bersedia untuk menangani sebarang situasi dengan profesionalisme dan integriti yang tinggi.

Sekiranya terdapat sebarang pertanyaan lanjut atau maklumat mengenai kejadian ini, orang ramai boleh menghubungi JPJ Pahang di talian rasmi kami atau merujuk kepada saluran komunikasi rasmi untuk perkembangan terkini,” katanya.

Semalam, tular video berdurasi 31 saat yang memaparkan anggota JPJ yang cuba menahan seorang lelaki yang dikatakan berlaku di perkarangan Kompleks JPJ Pahang.

Sebelum ini, tular seorang warga emas menampar pegawai Puspakom di Johor Bahru, Johor selepas berang dalam ujian brek.

Warga emas itu kemudiannya didenda RM1,600 oleh mahkamah.

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