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Panigale Kingdom Mega Gathering 2024 Set New Record

The recent Panigale Kingdom Mega Gathering 2024 set a new record.

It was momentous occasion when over 310 Ducati Panigale owners and their motorcycles gathered for the event. Safe to say, it beat the previous record of 150 Panigales set in 2011, earning the event a place in the Malaysia Book of Records.

The Panigale Kingdom Mega Gathering 2024 event began at the Ducati KL showroom, before the convoy was flagged off, and subsequently headed to the Nilai Spring for the celebrations. The entire event and convoy highlighted the camaraderie and unity of the Panigale community.

Several luminaries attended the event including MotoGP, WSBK and ARRC hero Hafizh Syahrin; Siddhartha Varma, the Marketing Director Asia Pacific, Ducati Motor Thailand; and Dennis Michael, COO of Ducati Malaysia.

Dennis Michael shared, “The Panigale Kingdom Mega Gathering is more than just a world record-breaking event; it’s a celebration of the ‘Malaysia Boleh!’ spirit and the love of Ducati on our shores. We are thrilled to support our local passionate Ducati clubs and their enthusiastic owners, especially when it comes to their love for Ducati, here in Malaysia and also around the world. I would also like to extend a word of appreciation to my colleague Siddhartha for gracing this event and witnessing first-hand the strength of our Ducati Malaysian enthusiasts.”

Siddhartha Varma, added, “The Panigale Kingdom Mega Gathering in Malaysia is a testament to the passion and dedication of our riders. It’s an incredible sight to see so many Panigale motorcycles together, reflecting the unity and enthusiasm that defines the Ducati family.”

All in all, the Panigale Kingdom Mega Gathering 2024 not only set a new world record but also underscored the unwavering commitment and passion of Ducati riders. This historic event showcased the essence of Ducati’s heritage, the spirit of innovation, and the profound sense of community that binds Panigale enthusiasts worldwide.

License of Tour Bus Operator Involved in Genting Highland Accident Suspended

The license of the tour bus company involved in the fatal accident at Genting Highland on Saturday, 29 June 2024, will be suspended.

It is understood that the bus driver did not have a valid license and had 27 previous traffic offences. Of the 18 Chinese nationals onboard, 2 we killed, while 13 others were injured. 4 tour guides, and the driver survived.

A total of eight accident victims who are receiving treatment at the hospital are reported to be stable.

Meanwhile, the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing revealed that there were complaints from victims who said the bus did not have air conditioning and was noisy. In addition, the tourists changed buses three times during the six days and five nights they were here. The minister said, “This proves that the buses are not well maintained.”

“That’s why I always tell all tourism companies must be ready to accept tourists from abroad,” he said when met by reporters after visiting the victims of the bus accident at Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) here today.

Also present was the Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Ouyang Yuging.

Following that, the company’s operating license was suspended while a full investigation and report was carried out. “I have already instructed the ministry to conduct an investigation against the travel company because it is understood that they have a subline (third party).

Commenting further, Tiong said, a special meeting involving his ministry and the Ministry of Transport will be held this Tuesday, to discuss the investigation of the case.

He said, among those that will be discussed are standard operating procedures (SOP) involving tour companies and sightseeing buses that are under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transport through the Road Transport Department (JPJ).

He said that his party takes the issue of the safety of foreign tourists who seek the services of travel companies in this country seriously.

“I have already asked the ministry to speed up a short investigation starting tomorrow. If the investigation finds a fault, we will cancel the license of the company involved,” he said.

He also apologised to all the victims involved in the accident and hoped that the same incident would not happen again.

Lesen Syarikat Bas Persiaran Terbabit Kemalangan di Genting Highland Digantung

Lesen syarikat bas persiaran yang terbabit di dalam kemalangan maut di Genting Highland pada Sabtu, 29 Jun 2024, akan digantung.

Ia difahamkan bahawa pemandu bas malang tersebut tidak mempunyai lesen yang sah, serta mempunyai 27 rekod kesalahan trafik yang lampau. Kemalangan itu menyebabkan 2 orang pelancong negara China terbunuh, manakala 13 lagi pelancong cedera. 4 pemandu pelancong, dan pemandu bas juga terselamat.

Seramai lapan mangsa kemalangan yang menerima rawatan di hospital dilaporkan stabil.

Dalam pada itu, Menteri Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya (MOTAC), Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing mendedahkah bahawa terdapat aduan daripada mangsa yang mengatakan bas itu tidak mempunyai pendingin hawa dan berbunyi bising. Selain itu, pelancong-pelancong tersebut telah menukar bas sebanyak tiga kali dalam tempoh enam hari lima malam mereka berada di sini. Menteri itu berkata, “Ini membuktikan bas tidak diselenggara dengan baik.”

“Itulah sebabnya saya sentiasa beritahu semua syarikat pelancongan mesti bersedia menerima pelancong dari luar negara,” katanya ketika ditemui pemberita selepas melawat mangsa kemalangan bas di Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) di sini, hari ini.

Turut hadir ialah Duta Besar China ke Malaysia Ouyang Yuging.

Susulan itu, lesen operasi syarikat itu digantung sementara siasatan dan laporan penuh dilakukan. “Saya sudah mengarahkan kementerian menjalankan siasatan terhadap syarikat pelancongan itu kerana difahamkan mereka mempunyai subline (pihak ketiga).

Mengulas lanjut, Tiong berkata, satu mesyuarat khas membabitkan kementeriannya bersama Kementerian Pengangkutan akan diadakan pada Selasa ini, bagi membincangkan mengenai siasatan kes berkenaan.

Beliau berkata, antara yang akan dibincangkan termasuk prosedur operasi standard (SOP) membabitkan syarikat pelancongan dan bas persiaran yang di bawah bidang kuasa Kementerian Pengangkutan menerusi Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ).

Katanya, pihaknya memandang serius mengenai isu keselamatan pelancong asing yang mendapatkan khidmat syarikat pelancongan di negara ini.

“Saya sudah minta kementerian segerakan siasatan pendek bermula esok dan selepas siasatan penuh mendapati ada kesalahan, maka kami akan membatalkan lesen syarikat terbabit,” katanya.

Beliau turut memohon maaf kepada kesemua mangsa yang terbabit nahas berkenaan dan berharap kejadian sama tidak berulang lagi.

Ducati Desert X Discovery (2024) Bersedia untuk Penjelajahan Anda

Inilah Ducati Desert X Discovery (2024): Desert X dengan semua peralatan penjalahan rasmi yang anda perlukan.

Ia menggunakan motosikal standard sebagai asas, yang sudah cukup berkuasa dengan enjin 937cc, V-Twin 90° (Ducati menegaskan ia adalah ‘L-Twin’) yang menghasilkan 110 hp.

Dan seolah-olah itu tidak mencukupi, anda mendapat suspensi KYB boleh laras, kaliper brek Brembo M50, sepasang cakera brek 320mm di hadapan, rim depan 21 inci dan belakang 18 inci yang dipasang dengan tayar Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR, serta skrin TFT dengan ciri Bluetooth sebagai standard.

Untuk membawanya kepada spesifikasi Discovery, Ducati menambahkan:

Pelindung enjin.
Pelindung tadahan minyak.
Pelidung tangan yang diperkuatkan.
Pelindung radiator.
Skrin depan jelajah yang lebih tinggi.
Pemanas handel.
Topang tengah.
Sepasang kotak simpanan barangan aluminium berkapasiti 76 liter.

Tiba-tiba idea untuk menunggang motosikal ini ke tapak perkhemahan terpencil bukanlah suatu rancangan yang perlu membimbangkan.

Ducati Desert X Discovery (2024) berharga £17,295 (RM103,185.71), iaitu £2,300 (RM13,722.29) lebih tinggi daripada Desert X standard.

Tetapi… harga itu sebenarnya lebih mahal daripada Ducati Multistrada V4 standard yang dijual pada harga £16,995 (RM101,394.30) di UK.

2024 Ducati Desert X Discovery Ready for Long Tours

Here comes the 2024 Ducati Desert X Discovery: The Desert X with all the official touring accoutrements you can shake a stick at.

It uses the stock bike as the base, which is already potent enough what with the 937cc, 90° V-Twin (Ducati insists it is an ‘L-Twin’) that produces 110 hp.

And as if that’s not enough, you have adjustable KYB suspension, Brembo M50 brake calipers, 320mm brake discs up front, 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheel shod with Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tyres, and TFT display with connectivity suites. As standard.

To bring it to the Discovery spec, Ducati added:

Engine protectors.
Sump guard a.k.a. bash plate.
Reinforced hand protectors.
Radiator protector.
Larger touring screen.
Heated grips.
Centre stand.
A pair of 76-litre aluminium adventure side cases.

And suddenly the idea of riding the bike to a remote campsite is not such a worrisome prospect.

The 2024 Ducati Desert X Discovery is priced at £17,295 (RM103,185.71), which is £2,300 (RM13,722.29) more than the standard Desert X.

But… that price is actually dearer than the standard Ducati Multistrada V4 which sells for £16,995 (RM101,394.30) in the UK.

BMW R 1300 GS Trophy Competition (2024) Bersedia untuk GS Trophy

Motosikal BMW R 1300 GS Trophy Competition (2024) telah didedahkan menjelang BMW International GS Trophy 2024 yang akan berlangsung di Namibia, Afrika pula.

BMW Motorrad telah menyediakan BMW R 1300 GS 2024 yang dilancarkan baru-baru ini untuk usaha ini.

Tetapi sudah tentu, model ini bukan jenis yang dibuat khusus sebagai prototaip. Sebaliknya, BMW menjadikannya dengan membuat beberapa perubah ke atas R 1300 GS yang anda boleh beli di pengedar BMW Motorrad berdekatan anda.

Enjin Boxer baharu itu kelihatan tidak disentuh dan mengekalkan 145 hp dan tork 149.2 Nm. Selain itu, ia dipasang dengan roda jejari silang hitam dengan rim dengan warna yang di-anodise, dan disarungkan dengan tayar Metzeler Karoo 4. Suspensi motosikal ini dilengkapi dengan ciri Adaptive Height Control untuk pengendalian yang lebih selamat dan mudah.

Perlindungan untuk motosikal termasuk bar perlindungan enjin, pelindung kerangka, plat pelindung enjin yang besar, pelindung lampu depan, pelindung tangan dengan warna putih.

Sistem ekzos Akrapovič, penaik bar hendal, tuil penukar gear dan brek yang boleh laras, pemijak kaki GS Vario, tuas tangan enduro dan tempat duduk rali, melengkapkan senarai peralatan pertandingan GS. Beg pengembaraan dipasang untuk penyimpanan barang.

GS Trophy kembali ke benua di mana ia bermula pada 2008 selepas mengembara ke seluruh dunia ke lokasi seperti Thailand, New Zealand, Mongolia, Albania, dan lain-lain. Namibia, yang terletak di pantai barat daya Afrika menjanjikan pemandangan yang menakjubkan bersama dengan haiwan Lima Terbesar (The Big Five). Walau bagaimanapun, BMW Motorrad mengatakan bahawa ini mungkin edisi paling mencabar yang pernah ada.

Seramai 60 pelumba daripada 22 pasukan kebangsaan (16 lelaki, 6 wanita) akan bersaing untuk merebut GS Trophy 2024 Namibia dari 15 hingga 20 September. Berdasarkan acara GS Trophy yang lalu, pasukan yang paling berjaya ialah pasukan yang paling bersedia, semangat berpasukan yang terbaik, dan paling mahir menunggang motosikal.

BMW R 1300 GS Trophy Competition Motorcycle Revealed

The BMW R 1300 GS Trophy Competition motorcycle has been revealed ahead of the BMW International GS Trophy 2024, this time in Namibia, Africa.

As such, BMW prepared the recently launched 2024 BMW R 1300 GS for this endeavour.

But of course, it is not several one-off specials. Instead, BMW makes it as close to the bike you can buy at your local BMW Motorrad dealer.

The new Boxer engine looks to be untouched and retains its present 145 hp and 149.2 Nm of torque. Apart from that, it is fitted with black cross-spoke wheels with anodised rims, shod with Metzeler Karoo 4 tyres. The suspension is equipped with Adaptive Height Control for safer and easier handling.

Protection for the motorcycle includes engine protection bar, frame guard, large skid plate, headlight guard, white handguard extensions.

An Akrapovič exhaust system, handlebar risers, adjustable gearshift and brake levers, GS Vario rider footrests, enduro hand levers, and a rally seat, complete the equipment list of the competition GS. An adventure tail bag is fitted for storage.

The GS Trophy returns to the continent where it began in 2008 after travelling around the world to locations such as Thailand, New Zealand, Mongolia, Albania, et al. Namibia, which is located at the southwestern coast of Africa promises amazing scenery along with the Big Five animals. However, BMW Motorrad says that this may be the most challenging edition ever.

A total of 60 riders from 22 national teams (16 men’s, 6 women’s) will compete for the coveted trophy GS Trophy 2024 Namibia from September 15th to the 20th. Based on past GS Trophy events, the most successful team will be the one that was best prepared, had the best teamwork, and rode most skilfully.

Honda Dash 125 (2024) Dilancarkan di Malaysia

Boon Siew Honda juga telah melancarkan Honda Dash 125 (2024) setelah melancarkan Honda CB350RS (2024).

Terdapat beberapa kemas kini pada model walaupun kedudukannya sebagai moped mesra bajet.

Ciri-ciri utama:

Honda menggelar enjin ini sebagai “enjin 125cc yang mematuhi EURO 4 yang telah diperhalusi.” Ini bermakna kecekapan bahan api yang lebih baik untuk melepasi piawaian pelepasan yang sukar.
Mengikut tradisi Honda untuk menghasilkan tork yang lebih baik dalam julat RPM rendah hingga pertengahan, enjin ini turut menggunakan lejang yang lebih panjang dengan dimensi gerek x lejang 52.4 mm x 57.9 mm.

Enjin 124.9cc, DOHC, empat injap, penyejukan udara, suntikan bahan api PGM-FI ini menghasilkan 7.35 kW (9.8 hp) pada 8,000 RPM dan 9.54 Nm pada 6,500 RPM. Lihat apa yang kami maksudkan dengan lejang yang lebih panjang menghasilkan tork yang lebih tinggi?
Spesifikasi lain tetap sama seperti transmisi 4-kelajuan dan penghidup tendang.

Dari segi rupa, kini terdapat visor dan penutup hendal pemegang yang diperhalusi.
Lampu depan kini LED.

Honda Dash 125 (2024) mempunyai brek cakera hadapan dan belakang, walaupun tanpa ABS.
Terdapat tiga warna iaitu Merah, Biru, dan Kelabu.

Ia boleh didapati di semua Honda IMPIAN X dan pengedar sah di seluruh negara mulai hari ini, 28 Jun, dengan harga jualan yang disyorkan daripada RM6,599 (tidak termasuk cukai jalan, insurans,
dan pendaftaran).

Galeri gambar Honda Dash 125 (2024)

2024 Honda Dash 125 Launched in Malaysia

Hot on the heels of the 2024 Honda CB350RS, Boon Siew Honda has also launched the 2024 Honda Dash 125.

There are several updates to the model despite its positioning as a budget friendly moped.

Highlights:

Honda calls the powerplant a “refined 125cc EURO 4 compliant engine.” It should mean better fuel efficiency in order to pass the tough emission standard.
As per Honda’s tradition for better torque in the low to mid RPM range, it is a long stroke engine with bore x stroke dimensions of 52.4 mm x 57.9 mm.

The engine 124.9cc, DOHC, four-valve, air-cooled, PGM-FI fuel injected engine produces 7.35 kW (9.8 hp) at 8,000 RPM and 9.54 Nm at 6,500 RPM. See what we mean by having a long stroke produces better torque?
Other specifications remain the same such as a 4-speed transmission and kick starter.

In terms of aesthetics, there is now a visor and sleeker handle cover.
The headlight is now LED.

More importantly, the 2024 Honda Dash 125 features front and rear disc brakes, although without ABS.
There are three vibrant colours, namely Red, Blue, and Silver.

It will be available at all Honda IMPIAN X and authorised dealers nationwide from today, 28 June, for a recommended selling price from RM6,599 (excluding road tax, insurance,
and registration).

2024 Honda Dash 125 picture gallery

DBKL Fell 175 Risky Trees

Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has cut down 175 trees it classified as risky, after inspecting 1,588 old trees around the capital.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Dr. Zaliha Mustafa said the assessment was carried out by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) in addition to ongoing inspections of old trees.

“To reflect DBKL’s commitment, a total of 21 contractors have been appointed from 15 June 2024 for the regular maintenance of rendang trees and each contractor must provide an arborist, an individual who specializes in tree inspection, to assess the level of health and mitigation actions on the trees,” she said during the question and answer session in the Dewan Rakyat today.

She was responding to a question from Zahir Hassan (PH-Wangsa Maju) who wanted to know the action to ensure that trees under the supervision of DBKL and private premises comply with guidelines to avoid the threat of danger to the public.

Regarding tree maintenance works, she said, according to DBKL records, maintenance works have been carried out on 22,283 trees from January to June.

Regarding trees on private premises, Dr. Zaliha said that DBKL had issued 65 notification letters regarding trees at risk in private areas as a result of public complaints since 2021 until last May.

Responding to Zahir’s question about the data on incidents of injuries and accidents due to fallen trees in Kuala Lumpur, she said that there were 14 cases of accidents caused by the incident with nine cases resulting in injuries and five cases of death for the period from 2017 to 2024.

According to her, out of that number, three cases are still under investigation and court proceedings, six cases were rejected because accidents occurred outside DBKL’s supervisory area, while the remaining five cases have been paid by the insurance.

175 Pokok Berisiko Ditebang DBKL

Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) telah menebang 175 pokok yang diklasifikasinya sebagai berisiko, setelah memeriksa 1,588 pokok berusia di sekitar ibu kota.

Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri (Wilayah Persekutuan) Dr Zaliha Mustafa berkata, penilaian itu dilakukan Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) selain pemeriksaan berterusan akan dilakukan terhadap pokok-pokok berusia.

“Bagi mencerminkan komitmen DBKL, sebanyak 21 kontraktor telah dilantik bermula 15 Jun 2024 bagi penyelenggaraan pokok rendang secara berkala dan setiap kontraktor perlu menyediakan seorang arboris, iaitu individu yang pakar dalam pemeriksaan pokok, untuk menilai tahap kesihatan dan tindakan mitigasi ke atas pokok,” katanya pada sesi soal jawab di Dewan Rakyat hari ini.

Beliau berkata demikian bagi menjawab soalan Zahir Hassan (PH-Wangsa Maju) yang ingin tahu tindakan dalam memastikan pokok di bawah seliaan DBKL dan premis persendirian mematuhi garis panduan untuk mengelakkan ancaman bahaya kepada orang awam.

Bagi kerja-kerja penyelenggaraan pokok, beliau berkata, menurut rekod DBKL, sejak Januari sehingga Jun kerja-kerja penyelenggaraan telah dijalankan ke atas 22,283 batang pokok.

Mengenai pokok di premis persendirian, Dr Zaliha berkata, DBKL sudah mengeluarkan 65 surat pemberitahuan mengenai pokok-pokok berisiko di kawasan persendirian hasil aduan orang awam sejak 2021 sehingga Mei lalu.

Menjawab soalan Zahir mengenai data insiden kecederaan dan kemalangan akibat pokok tumbang di Kuala Lumpur, beliau berkata, terdapat 14 kes kemalangan yang disebabkan kejadian itu dengan sembilan kes menyebabkan kecederaan dan lima kes kematian bagi tempoh 2017 hingga 2024.

Menurut beliau, daripada jumlah itu, tiga kes masih dalam siasatan dan prosiding mahkamah, enam kes ditolak kerana kemalangan berlaku di luar kawasan seliaan DBKL, manakala baki lima kes lagi telah selesai dibayar oleh pihak insurans.

Honda CB350RS (2024) Dilancarkan di Malaysia

Honda CB350RS (2024) telah dilancarkan di Malaysia.

Honda menggelarnya sebagai “model sport jalanan” tetapi lebih tepat jika digelar retro moden atau lebih khusus UJM (universal Japanese motorcycle/motosikal Jepun sejagat). Walauapapun, ini adalah bentuk semua motosikal pada zaman dahulu. Anda beli hanya sebauh motosikal seperti ini, ubah suainya dan pergi berlumba tidak kira di atas jalan atau off-road (jadi scrambler), dan kemudiannya pergi ke tempat kerja pada hari berikutnya.

Bagaimanapun, Honda CB350RS (2024) ialah sebuah motosikal moden dengan ciri-ciri moden, di dalam bentuk badan klasik berbanding rekabentuk “neo retro” Honda CB250 yang cacamarba.

Ciri-ciri utama:

Enjin 348cc, silinder tunggal, penyejukan udara, empat lejang, OHC.
Ia menghasilkan 15.5 kW (20.8 hp) pada 5,500 RPM dan 30 NM pada 3,000 RPM.

Enjin ini menggunakan sistem suntikan bahanapi Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) yang sinonim dengan Honda.

Kuasa enjin dihantar ke kotak gear melalui klac Assist and Slipper Clutch. Honda-lah yang mereka klac slipper.

Kerangka dwi tiub keluli. Honda berkata ia direka untuk mengimbangi kekuatan menegak, mendatar, dan sisi.
Ciri bantuan elektronik berupa sistem kawalan cengkaman Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC).

Sistem brek motosikal ini terdiri daripada cakera tunggal di depan dan belakang.
Sistem brek anti-kunci (ABS) dwi saluran.

Saiz rim dan tayar ialah 100/90-19 di depan dan 150/70-17 di belakang.
Lampu depan bulat klasik, dengan pencahayaan LED.

Digital-analogue metre panel displaying some useful data including gear position, battery voltage, and distance to dry fuel status.
Meter digital-analog yang memaparkan data-data yang berguna seperti posisi gear, volt bateri, serta jarak untuk petrol yang tinggal.

Honda CB350RS (2024) boleh didapati dalam dua warna iaitu Mat Massive Gray Metallic and Athletic Blue Metallic, dan harga jualannya daripada RM20,500 (bukan di atas jalan).