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Pengusaha Bengkel Ditahan Seludup 11 Yamaha RX-Z

Seorang pemilik bengkel motosikal ditahan bagi membantu siasatan berhubung kes menyeludup komponen gantian dan motosikal Yamaha RX-Z dari Thailand di Kampung Padang Luas, Jertih, Terengganu di sini, kelmarin.

Ketua Polis Terengganu, Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairudin berkata, lelaki berusia 41 tahun itu ditahan dalam serbuan di sebuah rumah yang dijadikan bengkel bagi membaiki motosikal itu.

Katanya, pemeriksaan ke atas bengkel berkenaan menemui 11 motosikal Yamaha RXZ, casis motosikal (empat) dan komponen enjin motosikal (enam) yang mencurigakan.

“Siasatan awal mendapati semua motosikal dan komponen itu dibawa masuk dari negara Thailand tanpa sebarang dokumen sah.

“Hasil siasatan lanjut mendapati suspek memiliki tiga rekod jenayah lampau berkaitan menculik, Seksyen 29(1) Akta Kesalahan Kecil 1955 dan Seksyen 6(1), Akta Dadah Berbahaya (Langkah-Langkah Pencegahan Khas) 1985.

“Saringan ujian air kencing ke atas suspek negatif,” katanya.

Car Smashes in Motorcycle Group, One Killed

A motorcyclist died in an accident involving six vehicles on Jalan Hulu Langat-Ampang here yesterday, when a car ran into the opposite lane and rammed into a group of motorcyclists.

Kajang District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Naazron Abdul Yusof, said the incident occurred at around 4:45 PM (February 2, 2025).

“Preliminary investigations revealed that, at the time of the incident, four motorcycles and a car were traveling from Hulu Langat towards Ampang.

“Upon reaching the scene, a Perodua Alza coming from the direction of Ampang entered the opposite lane and collided with all five vehicles.”

“As a result of the collision, a 20-year-old motorcyclist was thrown off and fell to the side of the road.”

According to him, the victim, a local man, was confirmed dead at the scene, while five other injured motorcyclists and pillion riders were taken to Ampang Hospital for treatment.

He stated that the drivers of both cars involved did not sustain any injuries.

Naazron said the cause of the incident is still under investigation, and the vehicles involved were sent for inspection at the Computerized Vehicle Inspection Center (Puspakom) and the Chemistry Department.

“All the victims involved were aged between 17 and 38 years old, while the 27-year-old Alza driver was arrested, and a remand application will be made today.

“The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act (APJ) 1987, and any information can be relayed to the Investigating Officer, Inspector Narolhisyam Endi, at 0195897115,” he said.

Kereta Langgar Kumpulan Motosikal, Seorang Maut

Seorang penunggang motosikal maut dalam kemalangan membabitkan enam kenderaan di Jalan Hulu Langat-Ampang, di sini, semalam.

Ketua Polis Daerah Kajang, Asisten Komisioner Naazron Abdul Yusof berkata, kejadian berlaku kira-kira jam 4.45 petang (2 Febuari 2025).

“Siasatan awal mendapati, ketika kejadian empat motosikal serta sebuah kereta dalam perjalanan dari arah Hulu Langat menghala ke Ampang.

“Tiba di lokasi kejadian, Perodua Alza yang datang dari arah Ampang masuk ke laluan bertentangan dan merempuh kelima-lima kenderaan tadi.

“Akibat pelanggaran itu, seorang penunggang motosikal berusia 20 tahun tercampak lalu terjatuh ke tepi jalan.”

Menurutnya, mangsa, seorang lelaki tempatan disahkan meninggal dunia di lokasi kejadian manakala, lima penunggang dan pembonceng motosikal lain yang cedera dibawa ke Hospital Ampang untuk rawatan.

Katanya, pemandu kedua-dua kereta terbabit tidak mengalami sebarang kecederaan.

Naazron berkata, punca kejadian masih dalam siasatan dan kenderaan terbabit dihantar untuk pemeriksaan di Pusat Pemeriksaan Kenderaan Berkomputer (Puspakom) dan Jabatan Kimia.

“Kesemua mangsa terbabit berusia lingkungan 17 ke 38 tahun, manakala pemandu Alza berusia 27 tahun ditahan dan permohonanan reman akan dibuat hari ini.

“Kes disiasat mengikut Seksyen 41(1) Akta Pengangkutan Jalan (APJ) 1987 dan sebarang maklumat boleh disalurkan kepada Pegawai Penyiasat, Inspektor Narolhisyam Endi di 0195897115,” katanya.

MV Agusta Pulang ke Bawah Naungan Timur Sardarov

Sah: MV Agusta kembali di bawah kawalan Timur Sardarov. Ia telah dijual kepada Art of Mobility S.A., sebuah syarikat yang dikawal oleh keluarga Sardarov.

Pierer Mobility AG (PMG), syarikat induk bagi KTM AG, secara rasmi mengesahkan bahawa mereka telah menjual 50.1% kepentingan mengawal mereka dalam jenama legenda itu. PMG telah membeli 25.1% saham MV pada November 2022, sebelum memperoleh tambahan 25% pada musim bunga 2024.

Syarikat Austria itu telah memutuskan untuk melepaskan MV Agusta hampir sejurus selepas mereka memasuki “proses pentadbiran sendiri” yang berterusan selama 90 hari.

PMG menyatakan bahawa urus niaga tersebut akan diselesaikan pada separuh pertama tahun 2025. Nilai jualan tersebut dikatakan berada dalam “pertengahan puluhan juta.”

Timur Sardarov berkata, “Ini adalah saat kebanggaan bagi kami semua di MV Agusta. Mengambil alih kawalan penuh ke atas syarikat bermakna kami kini lebih kuat dan lebih fokus daripada sebelumnya untuk memberikan kecemerlangan.

“Sepanjang dua tahun yang lalu, syarikat telah mengukuhkan proses, sistem, dan tenaga kerjanya dengan ketara. Perubahan struktur ini adalah asas kepada keputusan luar biasa yang dicapai pada tahun 2024 dan akan terus mendorong kejayaan kami pada tahun-tahun akan datang.

“Saya mempunyai keyakinan penuh terhadap pasukan kepimpinan kami, yang visinya, digabungkan dengan dedikasi dan profesionalisme rangkaian pengedar kami yang diperbaharui, akan membawa MV Agusta ke tahap yang lebih tinggi. Komitmen saya, dan keluarga saya, adalah untuk menjadi tenaga penting bagi pasukan Varese, wilayah ini, dan semua rakan kongsi kami.”

Menurut MV, kesemua 219 pengedar global dan 41 pusat servis mereka akan terus beroperasi seperti biasa. Bilangan pengedar juga dijangka meningkat kepada 270 menjelang akhir tahun 2025. Syarikat itu telah menjual 4000 motosikal, mewakili kadar pertumbuhan tahunan sebanyak 116% berbanding tahun 2023.

MV Agusta Back in Timur Sardarov’s Control

It has been confirmed: MV Agusta is back in Timur Sardarov’s control. It was sold to Art of Mobility S.A., a company controlled by the Sardarov family.

Pierer Mobility AG (PMG), the parent company of KTM AG, officially confirmed that they had sold their 50.1% controlling stake of the legendary brand. PMG has purchased 25.1% of MV shares in November 2022, before acquiring a further 25% in the spring of 2024.

The Austrian company had decided to let MV Agusta go almost as soon as they went into an ongoing “self-administration process” for 90 days.

PMG says that the transaction will be completed in the first half of 2025. The value of the sale is said to be in the “mid-double-digit million range.”

Timur Sardarov said, “This is a moment of pride for all of us at MV Agusta. Regaining full control of the company means we are now stronger and more focused than ever on delivering excellence.

“Over the past two years, the company has significantly strengthened its processes, systems, and workforce. These structural changes are the foundation of the extraordinary results achieved in 2024 and will continue to drive our success in the years to come.

“I have full confidence in our leadership team, whose vision, combined with the dedication and professionalism of our renewed dealer network, will take MV Agusta to new heights. My commitment, and that of my family, is to be a vital force for the Varese team, the region, and all our partners.”

According to MV, all of their 219 global dealers and 41 service centres will continue as business as usual. The number of dealers is also predicted to rise to 270 by the end of 2025. The company sold 4000 motorcycles, representing an annual growth rate of 116% compared to 2023.

Yamaha XSR155 (2025) Dilancarkan di Indonesia

Model retro moden Yamaha XSR155 (2025) telah dilancarkan di Indonesia.

Kami tidak mempunyai model retro moden XSR900 di Malaysia, walaupun ia berkongsi platform yang sama dengan MT-09. Walaubagaimanapun, XSR155 adalah lebih sesuai kerana ia berkongsi platform enjin yang sama dengan tiga model terlaris Yamaha, iaitu skuter sport Y16ZR, skuter NVX, dan motosikal sport R15M. Sebagai ringkasan, enjin ini dilengkapi dengan empat injap dan teknologi pembukaan injap boleh laras (VVT).

Yamaha Indonesia mendakwa enjin tersebut menghasilkan 19 hp pada 10,000 RPM dan 14.7 Nm pada 8,500 RPM. Secara perbandingan, kedua-dua angka ini adalah lebih tinggi daripada Y16ZR di Malaysia, iaitu 17.7 hp pada 9,500 RPM dan 14.4 Nm pada 8,500 RPM. Nampaknya ECU model Indonesia kurang terhad dan boleh berputar lebih tinggi.

Apa-apa pun, Yamaha XSR155 2025 di Indonesia menampilkan skema warna klasik coklat yang dipanggil “Metallic Brown Authentic”. Warna ini dilengkapi dengan tempat duduk berbentuk “bread loaf”. Risalah Yamaha Indonesia tidak menunjukkan sebarang beg tepi, tetapi kami pasti beg tepi berwarna coklat akan kelihatan hebat pada motosikal ini.

Jadi, bagaimana dengan model ini, Hong Leong Yamaha Motor? Mungkin agak sukar untuk mencari pasaran bagi XSR900, tetapi XSR155 sepatutnya mampu dimiliki oleh ramai.

2025 Yamaha XSR155 Launched in Indonesia

The 2025 Yamaha XSR155 modern retro model has been launched in Indonesia.

We do not have the XSR900 modern retro in Malaysia, either, although it shares the same platform as the MT-09. However, an XSR155 makes sense as it shares the same engine platform with two of Yamaha’s bestsellers, namely the Y16ZR sport moped, NVX scooter, and R15M sportbike. To recap, it features four-valves and variable valve timing (VVT).

Yamaha Indonesia claims the engine to produce 19 hp at 10,000 RPM and 14.7 Nm at 8,500 RPM. Comparatively, both figures are higher than the Y16ZR’s in Malaysia i.e. 17.7 hp at 9,500 RPM, and 14.4 Nm at 8,500. Looks like the Indonesian model’s ECU is less restricted and revs higher.

Anyway, the 2025 Yamaha XSR155 in Indonesia features a classic brown colourway called “Metallic Brown Authentic”. Complementing the colour is a “bread loaf” seat. The Yamaha Indonesia brochure did not show any saddlebag, but we are sure brown saddlebags will look great on the bike.

So, how about it, Hong Leong Yamaha Motor? It may be a little harder to find a market for the XSR900, but the XSR155 should be easily afforded by many.

KTM 390 Adventure X (2025) dan KTM 390 Adventure R (2025) Dilancarkan dengan Rasmi

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.

2025 KTM 390 Adventure R and 2025 KTM 390 Adventure X Officially Announced

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) Dilancarkan

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.

2025 Triumph Speed Triple RS Launched, Replaces Speed Triple RR

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.

One Thai Van has 85 Summons

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.