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Oil Technology that You Can REALLY Feel – Castrol POWER1 ULTIMATE SUPERBIKE 10W-50

The Castrol POWER1 ULTIMATE SUPERBIKE 10W-50 engine has just been launched in Malaysia.

Selecting an engine oil for your pride and joy is no easy task. The market is inundated with tens, if not hundreds, of brands that offer different grades for different types of motorcycles, and different budgets. Even we, despite our experience, find it overwhelming at times.

And, of course, each oil is advertised along the lines of the five main functions of engine oil i.e. 1) Lubrication, 2) Cooling, 3) Cleaning, 4) Prevention against oxidation, 5) Sealing. Not forgetting terms such as superior performance and so forth.

What are the 5 Main Functions of Engine Oil?

Anyhow, you purchased the oil and tested it on your motorcycle only to find it being “meh,” to say the least. The engine felt sluggish and lazy to accelerate besides sounding noisier (it got worse as the oil wore), seemed to be running hotter, gear changes required the strength of King Kong’s foot, pulling the clutch lever required Conan’s hands, etc. We were exaggerating a little, but you get the idea.

Thinking back to the copywriting, it seems like something was lost in the translation between the technology of the oil to how it performs in the real world. Yes, we have been there, too.

Introduction

However, we have experienced oils that performed as they were advertised, sometimes even better. We found that it came down to well-established brands (no, we were not paid to say this) because they pay a lot of attention to research and development in the real world.

One such brand is Castrol, who have been in business since 1899. It has to be said that the company’s name was derived from castor oil which was added to the company’s early lubricants. Castor oil is a more complex ester compared to general ester. And if you were brought up on two-stroke motorcycles, you would know a famous Castrol product called “Castrol R40.” R40 was added to 2T oil to provide superior protection against seizing (“engine jam” in layman terms).

Moving to the current day, the company has just launched the Castrol POWER1 ULTIMATE SUPERBIKE 10W-50 engine oil. Its specs are:

Type: Fully synthetic, ester based
Viscosity grade: 10W-50
Wet clutch certification: JASO MA2
Service code: API SN
Viscosity Index: 169

The most important, yet unfortunately the most overlooked and misunderstood factor above is an oil’s Viscosity Index (VI). It is the measure of how the oil film stays intact when subjected to heat. The higher the VI, the more the oil can stand up to heat without thinning out too much. Hence, 169 is a good.

Additionally, the Castrol POWER1 ULTIMATE SUPERBIKE 10W-50 oil has a 5-in-1 formula, for extra benefits, namely:

Excellent acceleration.
Excellent protection.
Enduring performance.
Smooth riding.
Keeps engine cool.

Before you dismiss these points as mere advertising, they were actually tested on the streets and the results verified.

Excellent acceleration

Proven through a 30-second full-throttle acceleration test. Being on full-throttle is hard on any oil, let alone 30 seconds. To illustrate this point, a superbike takes much less than 30 seconds to cover the Sepang International Circuit’s front straight on full throttle.

Furthermore, Castrol measured distance of the bike running on CASTROL POWER1 ULTIMATE SUPERBIKE 10W-50 and found that it was 8 meters ahead of key competitors during the test.

Excellent protection

Let us not forget engine protection should not be compromised for performance. An excellent oil needs to protect the engine parts from wear and tear, and this oil was found to provide over 50% more wear protection than standard oil.

Enduring performance

Nobody wants an oil which stays good only for the first 1000 kilometres (sometimes even less!), only to break down soon after. A good oil should see its performance degrade gradually up to the engine’s service interval. The formulation in CASTROL POWER1 ULTIMATE SUPERBIKE 10W-50 helps the engine to maintain its starting viscosity and keep the engine cleaner for longer.

Smooth riding

The new lubricant is JASO MA2 rated, which is the highest clutch friction performance rating. This provides a smooth ride by maintaining the right friction level to prevent clutch slippage. Even after 3,000km, the oil kept its MA2 rating, ensuring smoother rides.

Keeps the engine cool

Remember what we said in the previous article? Despite the advent of liquid-cooling, oil remains as the engine’s essential cooling medium as it circulates where coolant cannot reach such as the piston and rings themselves, valvetrain, crankcase, transmission, clutch. This is one aspect in which viscosity index plays such an important factor.

And, we would like to add that ester has that ability from the outset, which was why Castrol chose to use it as the base oil.

Castrol subjected the new lubricant to mileage accumulation tests on a 300cc and 1000cc bike, and found the oil temperature remained stable throughout the test.

The CASTROL POWER1 ULTIMATE SUPERBIKE 10W-50 was tested among 10 Malaysian bikers for over 2000 kilometres before it was made available to the market. Their testimonials include:

Smoother clutch engagement.
Smoother gear changes and better gear synchronisation.
Much quieter when shifting through gears.
Riders rated acceleration 85 out of 100 with a noticeable boost in performance.
All riders will recommend it.

Conclusion

So there you have it, a new oil called CASTROL POWER1 ULTIMATE SUPERBIKE 10W-50 in the market made by a trusted lubricant specialist. It delivers superior performance and protection at the same time. Talk about having your cake and eating it.

Honda CB1000 SP (2025) Dilancarkan, Dari RM69,999

Akhirnya, ia ada di sini: Honda CB1000 SP 2025. Ia dilancarkan pada Malaysia Autoshow 2025 baru-baru ini.

Juga dikenali sebagai CB1000 Hornet SP, model ini dibezakan daripada CB1000R yang mengambil bentuk Neo Sports Café. Oleh itu, Honda menggelar CB1000 sebagai motosikal dengan bentuk streetfighter.

Highlights

enjin 1000cc, disejukkan cecair, 16-injap, DOHC, empat silinder sebaris yang hasilkan 155 hp (115.6kW) pada 11,000 rpm dan 107 Nm tork pada 9,000 rpm.

Peningkatan sebanyak 5.4 hp (4kW) dan 2 Nm dicapai melalui penambahan injap Revolutionary Controlled (RC) dalam peredam ekzos 7.1L, berbanding versi terdahulu.

Bekalan bahan api diuruskan melalui PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection), disokong oleh tangki bahan api 17L.
Klac basah bantuan dan slipper, dan transmisi 6 kelajuan.

Quickshifter boleh laras membolehkan penukaran gear atas/bawah tanpa klac.
Lampu projektor LED berkembar.

Rangka keluli spar berkembar baharu.
Fork Showa SFF-BP 41mm boleh laras sepenuhnya.

Monoshok belakang Öhlins dengan Pro-Link.
Kaliper Brembo Stylema dan cakera terapung.
Paparan TFT 5″ dengan Honda RoadSync menyokong panggilan, muzik, navigasi dan pemberitahuan melalui Bluetooth.

Sistem Isyarat Berhenti Kecemasan (ESS) memancarkan lampu bahaya semasa brek mengejut untuk keselamatan tambahan.
Tiga mod tunggangan (Sukan, Standard, Hujan) serta dua mod User yang boleh disesuaikan.

Tahap Power and Engine Braking yang boleh dilaras bagi menyesuaikan tindak balas pendikit dan nyahpecutan.
Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) dan Wheelie Control empat peringkat meningkatkan daya tarikan dan kestabilan merentas keadaan.

Honda CB1000 SP (2025) hanya terdapat dalam Matte Ballistic Black Metallic, dengan harga jualan (bukan di atas jalan) RM69,999.00.

2025 Honda CB1000 SP Launched, From RM69,999

Finally, it is here: The 2025 Honda CB1000 SP. It was launched at the recent Malaysian Autoshow 2025.

Also known as the CB1000 Hornet SP, this model is differentiated from the Neo Sports Café CB1000R. As such The Honda calls the former a bike with a streetfighter stance.

Highlights

1000cc, liquid-cooled, 16-valve DOHC inline-four delivers 155 hp (115.6kW) at 11,000rpm and 107Nm of torque at 9,000rpm.

A gain of 5.4 hp (4kW) and 2Nm is achieved through the addition of a Revolutionary Controlled (RC) valve in the 7.1L exhaust muffler, compared to the earlier versions.

Fuel is managed via PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection), supported by a 17L fuel tank.
Multi-plate assist & slipper wet clutch, and 6-speed transmission.

Adjustable quickshifter enables clutchless up/down shifts.
Twin LED projectors and a muscular-style tank.

New twin-spar steel frame.
Fully-adjustable 41mm Showa SFF-BP forks.

Öhlins rear shock with Pro-Link.
Brembo Stylema calipers and floating discs.
5″ TFT display with Honda RoadSync supports calls, music, nav, and notifications via Bluetooth.

Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) system flashes hazard lights during sudden braking for added safety.
Three default ride modes (Sport, Standard, Rain) plus two customisable USER modes.

Adjustable Power and Engine Braking levels tailor throttle and deceleration response.
Four-level Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) and Wheelie Control boost traction and stability across conditions.

The 2025 Honda CB1000 SP is only available in Matte Ballistic Black Metallic, with a selling price (not on-the-road) of RM69,999.00.

Honda CB750 Hornet Test and Review

Riding the Honda CB750 Hornet was eye-opening for sure, what more having after having ridden both the 650cc CBR650R and CB650F in succession. And it was not because of the engine capacity upgrade, only.

What is the Honda CB750 Hornet?

The bike occupies the 750cc-900cc midrange naked/roadster segment, which is also hotly contested among manufacturers that include European brands. Virtually every maker is represented here, from A-Z.

However, the segment is sub-divided into several categories such as sport-naked, roadster (the standard naked bike), and of course, adventure. The Hornet is not an adventure model, so we probably need to find out if it is a sport-naked or roadster.

But first, a history about the “Hornet” name.

Origins of the Honda Hornet

The original Honda Hornet was launched in 1998 utilising a 599cc inline-four engine. This engine was adopted from the CBR600 supersport, albeit in detuned form and the Hornet carried it in a basic frame and components to keep its price down.

As such, it became an extremely popular motorcycle especially in the UK, beating out the midrange Suzuki Bandit and Yamaha Fazer. Production of the CB600F Hornet went on for a full 15 years, before the competition got serious: Kawasaki launched the Z800/900, Yamaha with the MT-7 and MT-09, and Suzuki brought out the GSX-8S. From across the ocean were the BMW F 850/900, Triumph Trident 660 and Street Triple (765), KTM 790 Duke, and of course, the Ducati Monster, although costing more.

The CB600 Hornet began falling out of favour so Honda pulled the plug. However, the European market, especially fans in the UK wanted a new Hornet. Honda heard them, thus unveiling the new CB750 Hornet at the 2022 Cologne Motorshow.

It was sold in the UK for £6,999 and with higher specifications than the MT-07. It also marked Honda’s entry into the modern two-cylinder middleweight class. It became the best-selling 750cc naked bike in Europe.

And it has to be said that its 755cc two-cylinder engine became the basis for the Honda XV750 Transalp which made its debut the next year.

Thus, the “Hornet” name, just like the Fireblade, Transalp, Africa Twin, is important for Honda.

Back to the CB750 Hornet

While appearing basic, there are several outstanding features:

755cc, SOHC, 8-valve, parallel-twin, with 270° crank engine which provides 90.6 hp (67.6 kW) at 9,500 RPM and 74.4 Nm of torque at 7,000 RPM.
As you can see, maximum power occurs at a “sane” RPM rather than in the 10,000s, showing that it is tuned for road use, rather than being more suited to the track.

The engine is mated to a slipper and assist clutch, and 6-speed transmission.
The frame is steel diamond, coated in beautiful metallic red.

Suspension consists of non-adjustable Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks up front, and a preload-adjustable monoshock damper with Pro-Link swingarm at the back.
Front brakes are 296mm twin discs with Nissin radially-mount 4-piston calipers, and a 240mm disc with 1-piston caliper out back. ABS is standard.

Seat height is a low 795mm.
Along with a 15.2-litre fuel tank, Honda claims a kerb weight of 190 kg.

5-inch full-colour TFT screen with Honda Smartphone Voice Control system (HSVCs) that connects via the Honda RoadSync app through Bluetooth.
Ride-by-wire throttle which allows for ride modes – Sport, Standard, Rain, and User.

Riding the Honda CB750 Hornet

This particular model was from 2024 as the 2025 model has been updated visually. In any case, they are still the same.

Sitting on the bike confirmed that Honda did not BS about the seat height and both feet touched the ground comfortably (this writer is 167cm in height and inseam challenged). The handlebar is set well within reach and not too high nor too low for us.

Starting the engine told us that immediately that it had a different feel to it compared to other Honda inline-fours. It was still smooth, but you could feel the throbbing power pulses.

Even in Standard ride mode, the engine was eager to move, requiring little throttle input. We found that it was the best mode to use when riding in heavy traffic – the kind you get riding down Jalan Ipoh at lunch time. In fact, we used Standard mode for general riding.

Sport mode requires some finesse (read: focus) when riding through traffic but it was best suited for the carving corners and climbing “The Mountain.” But it soon became addictive as any millimetre of throttle movement was rewarded by a kick as swift a Larry delivered it to Moe. The Hornet punched hard away from traffic lights, through traffic, and out of corners instantly. And, this, our friends, perfectly illustrated the beauty of two-cylinder engines.

The engine has a 270° crank and therefore mimics the firing order of a 90º V-Twin. Meaning the engine delivers superb torque at low and mid-RPMs for that punchy nature while at the same time, the rider is serenaded with a throaty, pulsating soundtrack. The engine felt alive rather than the machine-like inline-four.

Thankfully, Honda did not just give the CB750 Hornet an entertaining engine while doing away with iffy handling. Not Honda. The bike’s handling had be to experienced in order for you to fully appreciate it. We are afraid that our words alone may not be enough to convey the full picture.

But we shall try.

The bike actually makes our-often used “light steering” term look overused, because this, by far, needed the lightest steering among its peers (apart for the Triumph Street Triple). Flick it right, flick it left, the Hornet did not protest, did not hesitate. In fact, riding it in Sport mode made it seem like we were riding a larger supermoto with a low seat.

Boon Siew Honda had retrofitted a quickshifter to the test bike which made it even more entertaining. As such, despite always starting out calmly we ended up riding the bike around like our hair was on fire.

The only side to the bike to remember was the test bike was fitted with Dunlop Roadsmart tyres which had a (very) round front profile. That meant we could not charge into corners like the way we liked (perhaps because we had just dropped off the CBR250RR). Instead, we slowed down a little more steered the bike through the corner, and surfed the wave of engine torque out of corners. We still managed to ride the tyres edge to edge that way – no chicken strips, yay! You may try out tyres with more triangulated front tyre profiles for even quicker steering.

Last but not least, we liked that TFT screen. It was not big thus it had cram a lot of information on the same screen, but the speedometer, tachometer, and turn-by-turn navigation was easy to pick up. That is a welcomed relieve for these tired old eyes.

Build quality is of course top-notch as per a Honda. We did not see stray wires and cables hanging around, the panels fitted beautifully, the paint had no blemishes.

Conclusion

Back to our earlier question: “Is it a sport-naked or roadster?” It was still undetermined at the end of our tests. It did exhibit the aggression of sport-nakeds, although it was not as mad. As roadster, it had all the hallmarks of practicality, until you switch it to SPORT mode. So, it is the embodiment of both worlds.

But that does not drown out the fact that Honda CB750 Hornet is an entertaining motorcycle, for sure, not to mention being accessible and practical at the same time. Easy to ride (relative to other bikes, of course), easy to figure out, it is a bike that will make sense for any rider.

Its price is of good value too, selling at RM50,800.

As such, we only have one thing to about the Hornet: Welcome back!

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Tunggang Uji dan Ulasan Honda CB750 Hornet

Menunggang Honda CB750 Hornet pastinya membuka mata, apatah lagi selepas menaiki kedua-dua 650cc CBR650R dan CB650F berturut-turut. Dan ia bukan kerana peningkatan kapasiti enjin, sahaja.

Penerangan mengenai Honda CB750 Hornet

Motosikal ini berada di dalam segmen naked/roadster pertengahan 750cc-900cc, yang turut menjadi rebutan hangat di kalangan pengeluar termasuk jenama Eropah. Hampir setiap pembuat diwakili di sini, dari A-Z.

Walaubagaimanapun, segmen ini dibahagikan kepada beberapa kategori seperti sport-naked, roadster (motor naked standard), dan sudah tentu, pengembaraan (adventure). Hornet ini bukanlah model pengembaraan, jadi kita perlu mengetahui sama ada ia adalah model sport-naked atau roadster.

Tetapi pertama sekali, sejarah tentang nama “Hornet”.

Asal-usul Honda Hornet

Honda Hornet yang asal dilancarkan pada tahun 1998 dan menggunakan enjin empat silinder sebaris 599cc. Enjin ini diadaptasi daripada model supersport CBR600RR, walaupun dalam bentuk yang dikurangkan kuasa maksimum dan Hornet membawanya dalam rangka dan komponen asas untuk mengekalkan harga mampu miliknya.

Oleh itu, ia menjadi motosikal yang sangat popular terutamanya di UK, dengan mengalahkan Suzuki Bandit dan Yamaha Fazer di dalam kelas pertengahan. Pengeluaran CB600F Hornet berlangsung selama 15 tahun, sebelum persaingan menjadi serius: Kawasaki melancarkan Z800/900, Yamaha hasilkan MT-7 dan MT-09, dan Suzuki mengeluarkan GSX-8S. Daripada Eropah pula adalah BMW F 800/850/900, Triumph Trident 660 dan Street Triple (765), KTM 690/790/890 Duke, dan sudah tentu, Ducati Monster, walaupun harganya lebih mahal.

CB600F Hornet mula tidak dipandang jadi Honda memberhentikan pengeluarannya. Walaubagaimanapun, di pasaran Eropah, terutamanya peminat di UK mahukan Hornet baharu. Honda mendengarnya, sekali gus memperkenalkan CB750F Hornet baharu di Pameran Motor Cologne 2022.

Ia dijual di UK dengan harga £6,999 dan dengan spesifikasi yang lebih tinggi daripada MT-07. Ia juga menandakan kemasukan Honda ke dalam kelas kelas pertengahan dua silinder moden. Ia seterusnya menjadi motosikal naked 750cc terlaris di Eropah.

2012-2013 Honda CB600F HornetDan perlu dikatakan bahawa enjin dua silinder 755cc-nya menjadi asas kepada Honda XV750 Transalp yang membuat penampilan sulungnya pada tahun hadapan.

Oleh itu, nama “Hornet”, sama seperti Fireblade, Transalp, Africa Twin, adalah penting untuk Honda.

Berbalik kepada CB750 Hornet

Walaupun kelihatan asas, terdapat beberapa ciri yang menyerlah:

755cc, SOHC, 8-injap, berkembar selari, dengan enjin engkol 270° yang membekalkan 90.6 hp (67.6 kW) pada 9,500 RPM dan 74.4 Nm tork pada 7,000 RPM.
Kuasa maksimum berada pada RPM “waras” dan bukannya dari 10,000 RPM dan ke atas, menunjukkan bahawa ia ditala untuk kegunaan jalan raya.

Enjin itu dipadankan dengan klac slipper dan bantuan, dan transmisi 6-kelajuan.
Rangkanya adalah jenis diamond keluli, disalut dengan warna merah metalik yang indah.

Suspensi terdiri daripada fork Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD yang tidak boleh laras di hadapan, dan peredam monoshock boleh laras pramuat dengan lengan ayun Pro-Link di bahagian belakang.
Brek depan ialah cakera berkembar 296mm dengan kaliper 4 omboh Nissin yang dipasang secara jejari, dan cakera 240mm dengan kaliper 1 omboh di belakang. ABS adalah standard.

Ketinggian pelana ialah 795mm yang rendah.
Bersama dengan tangki bahan api 15.2 liter, Honda mendakwa berat 190 kg.

Skrin TFT warna penuh 5-inci dengan sistem Kawalan Suara Telefon Pintar Honda (HSVC) yang bersambung melalui aplikasi Honda RoadSync melalui Bluetooth.
Pendikit ride-by-wire yang memberikan mod tunggangan – Sukan, Standard, Hujan dan Pengguna.

Menunggang Honda CB750 Hornet

Model khusus ini adalah dari 2024 kerana model 2025 telah dikemas kini secara visual. Walauapapun, mereka masih sama.

Ketika kami duduk di atas motosikal ini, ia mengesahkan bahawa Honda tidak membuat tuntutan bukan-bukan tentang ketinggian pelana kerana kedua-dua kaki kami menyentuh tanah dengan selesa (penulis ini berketinggian 167cm). Hendal ditetapkan dengan baik dalam jangkauan dan tidak terlalu tinggi atau terlalu rendah untuk kami.

Menghidupkan enjin memberitahu kami bahawa ia mempunyai rasa yang berbeza berbanding dengan enjin empat silinder sebaris. Ia masih lancar, tetapi anda dapat merasakan denyutan kuasa yang berdenyut.

Walaupun dalam mod tunggangan Standard, enjin tidak sabar-sabar untuk bergerak, dan memerlukan hanya sedikit input pendikit. Kami mendapati bahawa ia adalah mod terbaik untuk digunakan semasa menunggang dalam lalu lintas yang sesak – jenis yang anda temui apabila melalui Jalan Ipoh pada waktu makan tengah hari. Malah, kami menggunakan mod Standard untuk tunggangan umum.

Mod Sport memerlukan lebih banyak kemahiran semasa menunggang di dalam lalu lintas tetapi ia paling sesuai untuk bermain selekoh dan mendaki “Gunung Itu.” Namun ia akhirnya menjadi ketagihan kerana berapa milimeter pergerakan pendikit dibalas dengan “tendangan” pantas. Hornet ini memecut kuat dari lampu isyarat, melalui lalu lintas, dan keluar dari selekoh serta-merta. Dan ini menggambarkan keindahan enjin dua silinder dengan sempurna.

Enjin ini mempunyai engkol 270° dan oleh itu meniru susunan pembakaran 90º V-Twin. Bermakna enjinnya memberikan tork yang kuat pada RPM rendah dan pertengahan untuk sifat yang sangat kuat itu manakala pada masa yang sama, penunggangnya disajikan dengan bunyi yang berdenyut-denyut. Enjinnya terasa hidup dan bukannya seperti enjin empat silinder sebaris yang seakan sebuah mesin.

Mujurlah Honda tidak hanya memberikan CB750 Hornet enjin yang menghiburkan tetapi dengan pengendalian yang lemah. Bukan Honda. Pengendalian motosikal ini perlu dirasai sendiri untuk anda menghargainya. Kami takut kata-kata kami sahaja mungkin tidak cukup untuk menyampaikan gambaran penuh.

Tetapi kita akan cuba.

Motosikal ini sebenarnya menjadikan istilah “pengendalian lincah” yang sering digunakan kami kelihatan terlalu digunakan, kerana setakat ini, ia memerlukan stereng paling ringan di kalangan rakan sebayanya (selain Triumph Street Triple). Cilok ke kanan, cilok ke kiri, Hornet tidak membantah, tidak teragak-agak. Malah, menunggangnya dalam mod Sport membuatkan kami kelihatan seperti menunggang supermoto yang lebih besar dengan pelana yang rendah.

Boon Siew Honda telah memasang quickshifter pada motosikal ujian ini yang menjadikannya lebih menghiburkan. Oleh itu, walaupun sentiasa bermula dengan tenang, kami akhirnya menunggang motor seperti pelesit.

Satu-satunya sifat motosikal ini yang perlu diingati ialah motosikal ujian ini dipasang dengan tayar Dunlop Roadsmart yang mempunyai profil tayar depan yang (sangat) bulat. Ini bermakna kami tidak boleh “menghumban” motosikal ke dalam selekoh (mungkin kerana kami baru sahaja menurunkan CBR250RR). Sebaliknya, kami memperlahankannya sedikit untuk mengemudikan basikal melalui selekoh, dan melayari gelombang tork enjin apabilia keluar daripada selekoh. Kami masih berjaya menunggang daripada sisi ke sisi tayar dengan cara itu. Anda boleh mencuba tayar dengan profil tayar hadapan yang lebih “tajam” untuk pengendalian yang lebih pantas.

Akhir sekali, kami menyukai skrin TFT itu. Ia tidak besar justeru ia mempunyai banyak maklumat pada skrin yang sama, tetapi meter kelajuan, takometer dan navigasi belokan demi belok mudah dibaca. Itu adalah kelegaan yang dialu-alukan untuk mata orang tua ini.

Kualiti binaan sudah tentu baik pada sebuah motosikal Honda. Kami tidak melihat wayar dan kabel sesat tergantung, panel dipasang dengan cantik, cat tidak mempunyai cela.

Kesimpulan

Kembali kepada soalan kami sebelum ini: “Adakah ia sport-naked atau roadster?” Ia masih belum ditentukan pada akhir ujian kami kerana ia mempamerkan sifat agresif sebuah sport-naked, walaupun ia tidak segila. Sebagai roadster, ia mempunyai semua ciri kepraktisan, sehinggalah anda menukarnya kepada mod Sport. Jadi, ia adalah penjelmaan kedua-dua dunia.

Tetapi itu tidak menenggelamkan hakikat bahawa Honda CB750 Hornet adalah motosikal yang menghiburkan, apatah lagi praktikal pada masa yang sama. Mudah untuk ditunggang (berbanding dengan motosikal lain), mudah untuk dijinakkan, ia adalah motosikal yang akan disukai oleh mana-mana penunggang.

Harganya juga bernilai baik, dijual pada harga RM50,800.

Oleh itu, kami hanya mempunyai satu perkara tentang Hornet: Selamat kembali!

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30-Day Jail, RM12K Fine for Driver of Navara that Rammed a Motorcycle

The driver of a Nissan Navara that rammed a motorcycle was sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined RM12,000 by the Kuala Lumpur Magistrate’s Court today.

He was charged under Section 42 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

The court also ordered the sentence to start from the date of the accused’s arrest, which was May 11. The accused was remanded for two days from that date.

The driver was found to have driven recklessly, therefore causing injury to another party. Through a video that has gone viral on social media, the Navara he was driving hit the motorcycle’s right-hand side storage box. The impact caused the motorcycle to crash, spilling both the rider and pillion passenger heavily onto the road. As a result, the 53-year-old motorcyclist suffered a fractured collarbone and a lacerated ankle. However, his wife bore the brunt of the impact and was seriously injured with a fractured ankle and right rib, as well as a brain haemorrhage.

The driver initially reported that the motorcycle had swerved into his path and he was unable to avoid it. However, video footage from another motorcycle’s dashcam showed the victim’s motorcycle being ridden carefully in the far left lane of the highway. The driver did not stop his vehicle but continued to flee the scene.

There was also a video footage showing the driver racing with three other four-wheel drive vehicles.

According to the Head of the Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT), Assistant Commissioner Mohd. Zamzuri Mohd. Isa, “The four-wheel drive vehicle is believed to have tried to overtake another motorcycle but failed to avoid it and crashed into the victim’s motorcycle.”

Both victims were rushed to the Sungai Buloh Hospital.

Pemandu Navara Rempuh Motosikal Penjara 30 Hari, Saman RM12K

Pemandu Nissan Navara yang merempuh sebuah motosikal telah dijatuhkan hukuman penjara 30 hari dan disaman RM12,000 oleh Mahkamah Majistret Kuala Lumpur hari ini.

Dia telah didakwa mengikut Seksyen 42 (1) Akta Pengangkutan Jalan 1987.

Mahkamah turut memerintahkan hukuman bermula daripada tarikh tertuduh ditangkap, iaitu 11 Mei lalu. Tertuduh telah direman dua hari bermula daripada tarikh tersebut.

Pemandu itu telah didapati memandu secara melulu sehingga mendatangkan kecederaan kepada pihak lain. Melalui video yang telah tular di media sosial, kereta Navara yang dipandunya telah melanggar kotak simpanan barang sisi sebelah kanan motosikal itu. Impak tersebut menyebabkan motosikal terjatuh, serta penunggung dan pemboncengnya terjatuh dengan kuat di atas jalan. Hasilnya, penunggang motosikal yang berusia 53 tahun itu retak tulang selangka dan luka buku lali. Isteri beliau pula cedera serius dengan patah buku lali dan tulang rusuk kana, serta pendarahan otak.

Pemandu itu pada mulanya membuat laporan bahawa motosikal itu telah memasukki laluannya dengan tiba-tiba dan dia tidak dapat mengelak. Namun, rakan video daripada dashcam sebuah motosikal lain menunjukkan motosikal mangsa ditunggang dengan berhemah di laluan paling kiri lebuh raya. Pemandu itu tidak memberhentikan kenderaannya namun terus melarikan diri daripada tempat kejadian.

Terdapat juga rakaman video yang menunjukkan bahawa pemandu tersebut berlumba-lumba dengan tiga buah lagi kenderaan pacuan empat roda.

Menurut Ketua Jabatan Siasatan dan Penguatkuasaan Trafik (JSPT) Kuala Lumpur, Asistent Komisioner Mohd. Zamzuri Mohd. Isa, “Kenderaan pacuan empat roda itu dipercayai cuba memotong sebuah lagi motosikal namum gagal mengelak lalu melanggar motosikal mangsa.”

Kedua-dua mangsa telah dikejarkan ke Hospital Sungai Buloh.

Nine FRU Personnel Killed in Crash, Lorry Believed to have Steering Failure

A truck carrying FRU (Federal Reserve Unit) personnel was involved in an accident that has killed 9 personnel, so far. The incident occurred at Jalan Chikus-Sungai Lampam, Teluk Intan, Perak.

It is understood that the FRU truck from Unit 5, which was carrying 18 personnel (confirmed by the Director of the Perak Fire and Rescue Department), was on its way back to Ipoh after completing the Chitra Pournami celebration assignment in Hilir Perak.

The Director of the Perak Fire and Rescue Department, Sayani Saidon, informed that the incident involved a lorry carrying a load of stones and occurred at around 8.30 am this morning.

According to a press release at 12:07 pm, Perak Police Chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said “Upon arriving at the scene, the FRU Unit 5 lorry was hit from the front by a lorry carrying stones which was believed to have suffered a steering failure.”

He reportedly said that eight members died at the scene, another was confirmed dead at the hospital, while five other members were slightly injured.

The FRU truck driver was transferred to the Teluk Intan Hospital but died while receiving treatment. Meanwhile, the driver of the stone-laden lorry was arrested by the police and a urine test found him to be free of drugs.

Kemalangan Trak FRU Dipercayai Akibat Kegagalan Sistem Stereng Lori Bawa Batu

Sebuah trak yang membawa anggota FRU (Federal Reserve Unit/Unit Simpanan Persekutuan) telah mengalami kemalangan yang menyebabkan 9 anggota terkorban, setakat ini. Kejadian berlaku di Jalan Chikus-Sungai Lampam, Teluk Intan, Perak.

Difahamkan bahawa trak FRU tersebut dari Unit 5 yang sedang membawa 18 orang anggota (disahkan oleh Pengarah Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Perak) dalam perjalanan pulang ke Ipoh sesudah selesai penugasan perayaan Chitra Pournami di Hilir Perak.

Pengarah Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Perak, Sayani Saidon, memaklumkan kejadian itu membabitkan sebuah lori membawa muatan batu dan berlaku sekitar jam 8.30 pagi tadi.

Menurut siaran akhbar 12:07 tengah hari pula, Ketua Polis Perak, Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin berkata “Ketika sampai di tempat kejadian, lori FRU Unit 5 itu dirempuh dari hadapan oleh lori yang membawa muatan batu yang dipercayai mengalami kegagalan fungsi stereng.”

Beliau dilaporkan berkata, lapan anggota maut di lokasi kejadian, seorang lagi disahkan maut di hospital, manakala lima lagi anggota cedera ringan.

Pemandu trak FRU itu dipindahkan ke Hospital Teluk Intan namun telah juga meninggal dunia ketika menerima rawatan. Sementara itu, pemandu lori muatan batu telah ditahan oleh polis dan saringan air kencing mendapati dia bebas pengaruh dadah.

BMW R 1300 GS Adventure (2025) Tiba di Malaysia

BMW R 1300 GS Adventure (2025) – atau lebih dikenali dengan singkatan “GSA” – telah tiba di Malaysia. Motosikal ini dilancarkan di Malaysia Autoshow 2025.

*Saravanan Krishnan, BMW Motorrad Area Manager*

Bagi yang tertanya-tanya maksud varian “Adventure”, ia menawarkan tangki minyak lebih besar dan beberapa ciri eksklusif berbanding versi “GS” yang standard. Dengan ciri-ciri ini, R 1300 GSA menempatkan dirinya sebagai motosikal kembara dan jelajah terulung.

Menariknya, sebelum ini BMW Motorrad Malaysia menjual lebih banyak unit GSA berbanding versi standard. Jadi, ia akan menjadi satu perkembangan menarik untuk dilihat sama ada ini akan berterusan dengan model terbaharu ini.

DARIPADA KENYATAAN MEDIA RASMI

Enjin, casis, badan, reka bentuk dan konsep storan yang direka bentuk semula sepenuhnya.
Enjin Boxer 1300cc baharu dengan BMW ShiftCam, menghasilkan 145 hp (107 kW) pada 7,750 RPM dan 149 Nm pada 6,500 RPM.
Transmisi 6-kelajuan baharu diletakkan di bawah enjin untuk lebih padat.

Sistem ekzos 2-dalam-1 keluli tahan karat yang ringan.
Tangki bahan api aluminium 30 liter serba baharu menawarkan jarak yang lebih jauh.
Roda jejari silang dengan gelang rim aluminium untuk prestasi off-road.

Sebagai sebahagian daripada Dynamic Package standard, Riding Modes Pro menyertakan “Eco” untuk kecekapan dan “Enduro” untuk pengembaraan off-road selain “Rain”, “Road”, “Dynamic”, “Dynamic Pro”, dan “Enduro Pro”.
Sports Brake adalah peralatan standard untuk model.
Juga sebahagian daripada Dynamic Package ialah transmisi automatik Automated Shift Assistant (ASA).

ASA tersedia sebagai ciri standard untuk BMW R 1300 GS Adventure (2025) bagi pilihan warna Style GS Trophy, Triple Black, dan Option 719 “Karakorum”, manakala versi Racing Red menampilkan Shift Assistant Pro sebagai standard.
Touring Package juga adalah standard bagi semua varian, termasuk topang utama, ekzos bersalut krom, penyediaan peranti navigasi, cermin depan boleh laras elektrik, pemegang kotak simpanan barang atas dan pemegang kotak simpanan barang aluminium.
Rangka BMW R 1300 GS Adventure (2025) kini termasuk rangka utama logam kepingan keluli, dan rangka belakang tiub aluminium untuk meningkatkan ketegaran.

Suspensi depan EVO Telelever dan suspensi belakang EVO Paralever yang disemak memberikan ketepatan stereng dan kestabilan.
Pelarasan dinamik pada redaman hadapan dan belakang boleh dilakukan lagi dengan Dynamic Suspension Adjustment (DSA) baharu.
Dengan kawalan ketinggian kenderaan adaptif sebagai standard, BMW R 1300 GS Adventure 2023 juga menawarkan pelarasan automatik sepenuhnya bagi ketinggian kenderaan untuk disesuaikan dengan keadaan operasi.

Pelana Comfort untuk penunggang dan penumpang adalah standard.
Lampu depan LED Matriks yang terdiri daripada unit LED tunggal untuk lampu rendah dan tinggi, bersama empat unit LED tambahan untuk lampu nyalaan siang hari dan lampu sisi.
Dengan Headlight Pro sebagai standard, lampu depan dilaraskan secara dinamik.

Melengkapkan ini ialah dua lampu depan tambahan rata dengan teknologi LED yang menyepadukan mereka ke dalam badan motosikal.
Penunjuk membelok LED yang direkabentuk baru disepadukan ke dalam pelindung tangan di depan dan disepadukan fungsi di belakang.
Ciri standard lanjutan lain ialah Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Engine drag torque control (MSR), Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), serta Hill Start Control (HSC), ABS Pro.

Bantuan tunggangan seterusnya termasuk Active Cruise Control (ACC), Front Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Change Warning, dan Rear End Collision Warning (RECW) yang juga merupakan ciri standard.
Paparan TFT warna penuh 6.5 inci, menawarkan maklumat masa nyata seperti kelajuan, tahap bahan api, mod tunggangan dan banyak lagi.
Skrin Sport tambahan tersedia, membolehkan paparan maklumat tambahan tentang sudut condong, cengkaman tayar, dan tingkah laku brek, serta meter RPM sport dengan penunjuk gear.

Aplikasi BMW Motorrad Connected disepadukan dengan lancar dengan paparan, membolehkan penunggang mengakses status kenderaan, navigasi dan data prestasi melalui telefon pintar mereka.
Paparan boleh dikendalikan dengan mudah melalui pengawal multi-controller BMW Motorrad.
Peralatan standard lain pada BMW R 1300 GS Adventure (2025) termasuk RDC, genggaman dipanaskan, Keyless Ride, dan petak pengecasan telefon pintar dengan soket USB bersepadu dan soket kuasa 12V.

Pilihan Warna

BMW R 1300 GS Adventure (2025) hadir dalam empat varian: Racing Red, Triple Black, GS Trophy dan Option 719 Karakorum. Pelana penunggang Comfort dan pemanasan pelana datang sebagai ciri standard pada semua varian.

Racing Red

Dikemas dalam warna Racing Red, BMW R 1300 GS Adventure serba baharu mempamerkan rupa atletik dan dinamik dengan tangki warna perak, dengan pelana hitam dan merah serta sambungan pelindung tangan merah.

Triple Black

Varian Triple Black menghadirkan rupa yang lebih halus dengan roda jejari silang berwarna hitam dan tangki bahan api yang disiapkan dalam aluminium yang diberus dengan lapisan jernih gelap.
Ia menampilkan panel sisi atas, penutup tangki tengah dan penutup petak penyimpanan dalam logam Blackstorm dan bar hendal dalam warna hitam, manakala pelana penunggang dan penumpang berwarna hitam dan kelabu.

Style GS Trophy

Varian Style GS Trophy dicat dengan Racing Blue metalik, dan ditambahkan dengan jalur Light White dan Racing Red.
Motosikal ini menampilkan bahagian bersalut serbuk bertekstur dalam Avus Black metalik, dan sambungan pelindung tangan merah digabungkan dengan bar perlindungan enjin keluli tahan karat dan roda jejari silang emask.
Cermin depan Sport, pemegang pegangan penumpang sukan, dan rak tangki bahan api aluminium menekankan lagi watak lasak.
Penutup radiator besar dan rak tangki bahan api aluminium.

Option 719 Karakorum

Varian Option 719 Karakorum menonjol dalam Aurelius Green matt metallic yang eksklusif.
Hendal dan rim roda beranodis emas, bersama lencana “Opt. 719” pada tangki penutup.
Garisan berwarna emas meningkatkan penampilan berkualiti tinggi, bersama-sama dengan lencana “Opt. 719” pada penutup tangki.
Komponen anodis emas, termasuk rim roda dan bar hendal.
Bar perlindungan enjin dicat hitam dan sambungan pelindung tangan berwarna kelabu.
Penutup radiator aluminium kecil dan gril pelindung pada lampu depan tambahan.
Dua pelana hitam/kelabu yang dipanaskan, rak bagasi dan cermin depan sukan kecil melengkapkan rupa, menawarkan gaya dan fungsi.

Untuk maklumat lanjut tentang BMW R 1300 GS Adventure Serba Baharu, lawati laman web BMW Motorrad Malaysia website.

Anggaran harga jualan asas untuk BMW R 1300 GS Adventure (2025) bermula dari:

RM150,000 dengan transmisi manual.
RM155,000 untuk transmisi automatik Automated Shift Assistant (ASA).

2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure Arrives in Malaysia

The 2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure (or GSA, in short) has arrived in Malaysia. It was unveiled at the 2025 Malaysia Autoshow.

To those who wonder what the “Adventure” variant means, it features a larger fuel tank capacity and certain exclusive features over the standard “GS,” therefore positioning itself as the adventure touring motorcycle. Previously, BMW Motorrad Malaysia sold more GSAs compared to the standard version thus it will be interesting to see if the trend continues with this all-new model.

Extracted from the Official Press Release

Completely redesigned engine, chassis, bodywork, design, and storage concept.
New 1300cc Boxer engine with BMW ShiftCam, producing 145 hp (107 kW) at 7,750 RPM and 149 Nm at 6,500 RPM.
New 6-speed transmission placed under the engine for more compactness.

Lightweight stainless steel 2-in-1 exhaust system.
All-new 30-litre aluminium fuel tank offers substantial range for long-distance tours.
Cross-spoked wheels with aluminium rim rings for off-road performance.

As part of the standard Dynamic Package, Riding Modes Pro includes “Eco” for efficiency and “Enduro” for off-road adventures in addition to “Rain”, “Road”, “Dynamic”, “Dynamic Pro”, and “Enduro Pro”.
Sports brake is standard equipment for the model.
Also part of the Dynamic Package is the Automated Shift Assistant (ASA) automatic transmission, for the automation of the clutch and gear shifts.

ASA is available as standard for the All-New BMW R 1300 GS Adventure in Style GS Trophy, Triple Black, and Option 719 “Karakorum”, while the All-New BMW R 1300 GS Adventure in Racing Red features the Shift Assistant Pro as standard.
Touring Package is also standard across all variants, includes the main stand, chrome-plated manifold, navigation device preparation, electrically adjustable windshield, top case holder and case holders for aluminium cases.
The 2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure’s frame now includes a steel sheet metal main frame and an aluminium lattice tube rear frame, enhancing rigidity.

EVO Telelever front wheel guide and revised EVO Paralever rear wheel guide provide exceptional steering precision and ride stability, both on and off-road.
Dynamic adjustments to the front and rear damping are further made possible with the new Dynamic Suspension Adjustment (DSA).
With adaptive vehicle height control as standard, the 2023 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure also offers fully automatic adjustment of the vehicle height to suit the operating conditions.

Comfort rider and passenger seats are standard.
Matrix LED headlights consisting of a single LED unit for both low and high beams, along with four additional LED units for the daytime running light and the side light.
With the Headlight Pro as standard, the headlights dynamically adjust, ensuring better road
safety, whether on winding roads or rugged trails.

Complementing this are two extra-flat auxiliary headlamps with LED technology, seamlessly integrating into the bike’s bodywork.

Newly designed LED turn indicators are integrated into the hand protectors at the front and function-integrated at the rear.

Other advanced standard features are Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Engine drag torque control (MSR), Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) and Hill Start Control (HSC), ABS Pro.

Riding Assistant further includes Active Cruise Control (ACC), Front Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Change Warning, and Rear End Collision Warning (RECW) are also standard features.
6.5-inch full-colour TFT display, offering vibrant, real-time information such as speed, fuel levels, riding modes, and more.
An additional Sport screen is available, allowing for the display of additional information on lean angle, traction and braking behaviour, as well as a sports rev counter with gear indicator.

BMW Motorrad Connected app seamlessly integrates with the display, enabling riders to access vehicle status, navigation, and performance data via their smartphones.
The display can be easily operated via the BMW Motorrad multi-controller, offering simple access to all key functions.
Other standard equipment on the 2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure includes RDC, heated grips, Keyless Ride, and a smartphone charging compartment with an integrated USB socket and 12V on-board power socket.

Colour options

The All-New BMW R 1300 GS Adventure comes in four variants: Racing Red, Triple Black, GS Trophy, and Option 719 Karakorum. Comfort rider seats and seat heating come as standard on all variants, enhancing travel and touring comfort.

Racing Red

Finished in solid Racing Red, the All-New BMW R 1300 GS Adventure showcases an athletic and dynamic look with a silver tank, with black and red seats and red hand protector extensions.

Triple Black

The Triple Black variant presents a more refined look with cross-spoke wheels in black and a fuel tank finished in brushed aluminium with dark clearcoat.
It features top side panel, middle tank cover and storage compartment lid in Blackstorm metallic and handlebars in anodised black, while the the rider and passenger seats are in black and grey.

Style GS Trophy

The Style GS Trophy variant is painted in Racing Blue metallic, accented with solid Light White and Racing Red stripes.
The bike features textured powder-coated parts in Avus Black matt metallic, and red hand protector extensions combine with the stainless-steel engine protection bar and gold cross-spoke wheels striking appearance.
The sport windshield, sport passenger grab handles, and aluminium fuel tank shelves further emphasise the rugged, off-road-ready character.
With large radiator cowls and aluminium fuel tank shelves that offer robust docking points, this variant is ideal for riders looking to take their adventure to the next level.

Option 719 Karakorum

The Option 719 Karakorum variant stands out in the exclusive Aurelius Green matt metallic.
Gold anodised handlebars and wheel rims, along with the “Opt. 719” badge on the tank
cover.
Gold-coloured lines enhance the high-quality appearance, along with the “Opt. 719” badge
on the tank cover.
Gold anodised components, including the wheel rims and handlebars.
The engine protection bar is painted black, and the hand protector extensions are grey.
Small aluminium radiator cowls and a protective grille on the auxiliary headlamps.
Two black/grey heated comfort seats, a luggage rack, and a small sport windshield complete the look, offering both style and function.

For more information on the All-New BMW R 1300 GS Adventure, visit the BMW Motorrad Malaysia website.

The estimated base selling prices for the 2025 BMW R 1300 GS Adventure start from:

RM150,000 with manual transmission .
RM155,000 for the Automated Shift Assistant (ASA) auto transmission.

87 Percent of Motorcycle Accidents Caused by Other Road Users

A study conducted by the Vehicle Theft and Accident Reduction Council (VTREC) found that 70% of road accidents involve motorcycles. However, only 13% of these accidents are caused by the motorcyclists themselves, while 87% are caused by other vehicle drivers.

Of these motorcycle accidents involving other vehicles:

67% are caused by private vehicles, and
20% are caused by commercial vehicles.

Motorcyclists and pillion riders are the most vulnerable road users. On average, 6,000 road users are killed annually, with 4,200 (70%) being motorcyclists.

According to VTREC Coordinator Ms. Mas Tina Abdul Hamid, statistics show that motorcycle accidents are 12 times more frequent than car accidents.

“Motorcyclists are often blamed when accidents occur, but we have learned that car drivers need to improve their road safety awareness and require education on defensive driving,” she added.

“The annual fatality rate remains alarming. The number of yearly accident-related deaths could fill graves requiring space equivalent to six football fields.”

“On average, one road user is killed every 80 minutes.”

“Human error is the primary cause of road crashes, contributing to eight out of the 10 factors behind traffic accidents,” Mas Tina emphasized.

The vehicle insurance industry recorded 266,716 accident claims in 2024, an 11% decline compared to 299,657 cases in 2023.

Editor’s Note: VTREC data is collected through insurance claims. Thus, it does not cover unreported or unclaimed accidents, meaning the actual accident figures are higher than those reported by authorities.