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2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES Introduced in Malaysia

The much-awaited 2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES has been introduced in Malaysia. Better known in short as the “Africa Twin” it features several important revisions, including more power and better comfort.

Key highlights:

The 1084cc, liquid-cooled, OHC, parallel-twin engine provides 7% more peak torque. Maximum power is 75 kW at 7,500 RPM and maximum torque of 112 Nm arrives at 5,500 RPM.
The DCT (Dual Cluth Transmission) has been revised to provide a more natural, feathered (better known as “half-clutch”) feel during initial acceleration, and between first and second gears.

The usual “M” (manual) mode is retained, allowing the rider to change gears by pressing the handlebar mounted buttons.
The riders can switch between “D” (drive) and “S” (sport) modes.
Further revision of the DCT includes incline detection, to avoid the gearbox shifting while the bike is leaned over.

Showa Electronically Equipped Ride Adjustment (Showa EERATM) suspension is now standard, as opposed to being an option on the previous Africa Twin.
The system automatically adjust damping force based on the riding conditions, and depending on which of the four suspension modes (MID, HARD, SOFT, OFFROAD) and a USER mode was selected.
The usual ride-by-wire throttle is retained hence providing electronic assistance in the Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) feature, now managed with a six-axis inertial measurement system (IMU).

The rider can select one of four ride modes: TOUR, URBAN, GRAVEL, or OFF-ROAD.
There is also Wheelie Control with 3 selectable levels.
Its ABS also works in conjunction with the IMU to provide safer braking solutions at all lean angles.
Rear ABS can be turned off for off-road riding.

19-inch front wheel for better on-road stability while maintaining its off-road capabilities.
Minimum ground clearance of 220 mm.
Seat height can be adjusted between 820 mm and 840 mm without tools.

A new seat with 15mm thicker cushion and 8mm more area for more comfort on long rides.
The 2024 Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports E shows a redesigned front fairing for better wind deflection to minimise wind blast on the rider’s body.
6.5-inch TFT Multi Information Display (MID) integrates Apple CarPlay and AndroidAuto.

The 2024 Honda CRF11000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports ES will be available from 19 June 2024 in two color options namely Mat Ballistic Black Metallic and Pearl Glare White. Selling price (not on the road) is RM 119,388.

Honda CBR250RR (2024) Dilancarkan di Malaysia

Honda CBR250RR (2024) telah dilancarkan di Malaysia, bersama beberapa kemas kini tertumpu kepada prestasi enjin dan pengendalian.

Ciri utama baharu:

Nisbah mampatan dinaikkan kepada 12.5:1 daripada 12.1:1 dengan mengurangkan isipadu kebuk pembakaran daripada 7.55 cm³ to 70.0 cm³.
Diameter tekak port masuk telah dibesarkan daripada 21.4 mm kepada 21.6 mm.
Pemasaan injap kemasukan dikemas kini.

Piston dan ketegangan gelang minyak yang dioptimumkan untuk mengurangkan geseran.
Kemas kini ini menghasilkan peningkatan kuasa maksimum sebanyak 1 kW (1.34 hp) berbanding model sebelumnya, dan membawanya kepada 31 kW (41.6 hp) pada 13,000 RPM dan tork 25 Nm pada 11,000 RPM.
Ciri Assist dan Slipper Clutch dikekalkan, tetapi kini dilengkapi dengan quickshifter.

Suspensi depan dinaik taraf dengan fork jenis terbalik Showa Separate Function Fork -Big Piston – Big Piston (SFF-BP) 37mm.
Di sebelah ciri elektronik, Honda CBR250RR (2024) mempunyai pendikit ride-by-wire yang seterusnya menawarkan tiga mod tunggangan, iaitu Sport+, Sport, dan Comfort.
Bentuk fairing telah dirombak untuk apa mengikut konsep yang panggil “bentuk pantas agresif”, yang membawa kepada pengurangan rintangan udara sebanyak 6%.

“Dengan CBR250RR baharu, kami menyasarkan untuk memberikan pengalaman tunggangan yang tiada tandingan yang menggabungkan kuasa, ketepatan dan gaya,” kata Mitsuharu Funase, Pengarah Urusan dan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Boon Siew Honda. “Ia adalah bukti komitmen Honda terhadap inovasi dan kecemerlangan dalam segmen motosikal supersport. Kami yakin peningkatan dalam prestasi dan reka bentuk akan memikat peminat motosikal di seluruh pasaran Malaysia.”

Honda CBR250RR 2024 hadir dalam dua warna – Mat Zodiac Blue Metallic dan Honda Tricolor, kedua-duanya dijual harga daripada RM27,999.

2024 Honda CBR250RR Launched in Malaysia

The 2024 Honda CBR250RR has been launched in Malaysia, and brings along several updates centred around engine performance and handling.

New key features:

Compression ratio is raised to 12.5:1 from 12.1:1 by reducing the combustion chamber volume from 7.55 cm³ to 70.0 cm³.
The inlet port throat diameter was enlarged from 21.4 mm to 21.6 mm.
Updated valve timing and lift.

Optimised piston and oil ring tension to reduce friction.
These updates produce a 1 kW (1.34 hp) increase of maximum power over the previous model, and bringing it to 31 kW (41.6 hp) at 13,000 RPM and 25 Nm of torque at 11,000 RPM.
The Assist and Slipper Clutch feature stays, but is now complimented with a quickshifter.

The front suspension is upgraded with 37mm Showa Separate Function Fork – Big Piston (SFF-BP) upside-down forks.
On the electronic front, the 2024 Honda CBR250RR has a ride-by-wire throttle which in turn offers three ride modes, namely Sport+, Sport, and Comfort.
The bodywork has been reworked for what Honda calls “aggressive speedy shape” concept, leading to a 6% reduction in air resistance.

“With the new CBR250RR, we aim to provide an unmatched riding experience that combines power, precision, and style,” said Mitsuharu Funase, Managing Director and CEO of Boon Siew Honda. “It is a testament to Honda’s commitment to innovation and excellence in the supersport motorcycle segment. We are confident that the enhancements in performance and design will captivate motorcycling enthusiasts across Malaysian market.”

The 2024 Honda CBR250RR comes in in two colors – Mat Zodiac Blue Metallic and Honda Tricolor, both priced from RM27,999.

We Will Revoke your License if You Increase Prices, Warns PMX

Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also known as PMX, warned that strict action including revoking their license will be taken against any party who increases the price of services or goods. The warning also includes parties entitled to diesel subsidies.

The action should be taken because the targeting of the fuel subsidy is implemented to help the needy.

“We know people think that we the Cabinet of Ministers have it easy, we have no heart, we don’t care about difficult people, raise the price… no.

“I personally held dozens of meetings so as not to burden (the people), so fishermen were excluded, so subsidies continues for fishermen, small farmers, school buses.

“School buses go up (service prices), but we warn you, you are subsidised and (yet) you hike prices, we will withdraw your license, and cancel your company,” he said.

School bus, express bus, and tourist bus services should not increase price

Meanwhile, Malaysia’s Transport Minister, Anthony Loke said the school bus fare increase should not happen since the Subsidized Diesel Control System (SKDS) 1.0 for land public transport vehicles remains at the price of RM1.88 per litre.

Loke suggested that although the Government does not control school bus fares, operators should hold discussions with the Parents and Teachers Association (PIBG), while the ministry also ready to help from various angles to ease the burden on the parties involved.

School bus and express bus users are still subsidised through the use of ‘fleet’ cards, and the price of diesel for them is RM1.88 per liter compared to RM2.15 before.

Apart from that, he also said that the government does not provide subsidies for tour bus services since it involves the private sector.

“We have to understand this… if the tour bus is for tourism (and) this is for foreign tourists, not for daily use. So we do not (give) subsidies for the tourism sector.

Tow truck operator served notice

The towing service company that announced an increase in service prices on the grounds of diesel subsidy targeting has been given notice.

Director of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Johor, Lilis Saslinda Pornomo, said a notice was given to the company and they must respond within 7 to 14 days.

“The notice is for the company to provide feedback, especially documentation evidence and reasons for the increase in their operating costs associated with the implementation of diesel subsidy rationalisation starting last Monday.”

PMX Beri Amaran Batalkan Lesen Jika Naikkan Harga

Perdana Menteri Malaysia, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yang juga dikenali dengan PMX, memberi amaran kepada mana-mana pihak yang menaikkan harga perkhidmatan atau barangan akan dikenakan tindakan tegas termasuk membatalkan lesen mereka. Amaran itu turut merangkumi pihak yang berhak mendapat subsidi diesel.

Tindakan tersebut harus diambil kerana penyasaran subsidi bahan bakar itu dilaksanakan untuk membantu golongan yang memerlukan.

“Sebenarnya ingat kita dalam Jemaah Menteri senang nak lakukan, tak ada hati perut, tak peduli orang susah, naikkan harga…tidak.

“Saya sendiri berpuluh kali bermesyuarat supaya jangan terbeban, maka nelayan dikecualikan, maka subsidi diteruskan untuk nelayan, pekebun kecil, bas sekolah.

“Bas sekolah naik (harga perkhidmatan), tapi kita bagi amaran, kamu diberi subsidi dan kamu naik, kamu jaga, saya tak tahu orang lain, kalau saya, jika kamu naik juga dalam keadaan kamu dapat subsidi, kami tarik lesen kamu, batalkan syarikat (kamu),” katanya.

Perkhidmatan bas sekolah, bas ekspress, dan bas pelancongan tidak patut naik harga

Sementara itu, Menteri Pengangkutan Malaysia, Anthony Loke berkata kenaikan tambang bas sekolah tidak seharusnya berlaku memandangkan Sistem Kawalan Diesel Bersubsidi (SKDS) 1.0 bagi kenderaan pengangkutan awam darat kekal pada harga RM1.88 seliter.

Loke menyarankan meskipun Kerajaan tidak mengawal kadar tambang bas sekolah, pengusaha seharusnya mengadakan perbincangan bersama Persatuan Ibu Bapa dan Guru (PIBG), dengan kementerian turut sedia membantu pelbagai sudut untuk meringankan beban pihak terlibat.

Selain daripada itu, beliau juga berkata kerajaan tidak menyediakan subsidi untuk perkhidmatan bas persiaran memandangkan ia membabitkan sektor swasta.

“Jadi ini kita kena faham… kalau bas persiaran tujuannya untuk pelancongan (dan) ini untuk pelancong asing, bukan untuk kegunaan harian. Jadi ini kita tak (beri) subsidi untuk sektor pelancongan.

Pengusa bas sekolah dan bas ekspress masih diberikan subsidi melalui penggunaan kad ‘fleet‘, dan harga diesel bagi mereka ialah RM1.88 seliter berbanding dengan RM2.15 sebelum ini.

Syarikat trak tunda diberi notis

Sebuah syarikat perkhidmatan trak tunda kenderaan yang mengumumkan kenaikan harga perkhidmatan engan alasan pelaksanaan penyasaran subsidi diesel telah diberi notis.

Pengarah Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup (KPDN) Johor, Lilis Saslinda Pornomo, berkata notis diberikan kepada syarikat berkenaan dan mereka mestilah memberi jawapan dalam tempoh antara 7 hingga 14 hari.

“Notis itu bagi syarikat berkenaan memberi maklum balas terutama bukti dokumentasi dan sebab kenaikan kos operasi mereka yang dikaitkan dengan pelaksanaan rasionalisasi subsidi diesel bermula Isnin lalu.”

Harley-Davidson Hydra Glide Revival (2024) telah Tiba di Malaysia.

Harley-Davidson Hydra Glide Revival (2024) telah tiba di Malaysia.

Seperti namanya, model itu adalah satu penghormatan, malah ia meraikan, Hydra Glide yang pertama pada tahun 1949. Model itu merupakan model yang penting buat The Motor Company, dengan menampilkan fork teleskopik redamana hidraulik bersama enjin Panhead menjadikannya bentuk motosikal Harley-Davidson yang bertahan hingga ke hari ini.

“Model Hydra-Glide Revival (2024) meraikan ulang tahun ke-75 pengenalan suspensi hadapan teleskopik Hydra-Glide pada tahun 1949 untuk model Harley-Davidson E dan F. Apabila model yang dilengkapi Hydra-Glide diperkenalkan, pelana motosikal Harley-Davidson FL yang ditunggang lancar merupakan cara yang menarik untuk ramai rakyat Amerika meneroka negara ini melalui rangkaian baharu lebuh raya antara negeri,” kata Harley-Davidson.

Warnanya serupa dengan model 1956 termasuk lencana tangki klasik “V.” Ia seperti menunggang melalui sejarah. Satu lagi sentuhan menarik ialah meter kelajuan ‘old school’, serta pengikat handel yang memaparkan logo Hydra-Glide dan nombor siri eksklusif setiap motosikal (hanya 1,750 unit akan dikeluarkan). Ia juga menampilkan cermin depan dua warna yang lebih tinggi (dan boleh tanggal) berbanding Heritage Classic, dengan bahagian bawah padanan warna yang anggun.

Pelana penunggang dihiasi dengan jumbai, kancing, dan jalur jahitan putih dengan jahitan kontras merah. Beg sisi memadankan suasana dengan rawatan berjumbai dan bertatah. Bagasi boleh dikunci dan tahan air.

Enjin Milwaukee-Eight V-twin 114 inci-persegi (1,868cc) dipasang dengan penapis udara bulat sama seperti zaman dahulu. Enjin itu menghasilkan 94 hp pada 4,750 rpm dan 119 lb.-ft. tork pada 3,000 RPM. Tidak cukup kuasa? Anda boleh carinya di dalam katalog Screamin’ Eagle.

Suspensi depan terdiri daripada sepasang fork teleskopik 49mm dengan teknologi injap dwi-lentur Showa. Penyerap hendakan boleh laras pra-beban tersembunyi di bawah madgad belakang manakala roda dan brek berjejari diambil daripada Heritage Classic.

Harga jualan Harley-Davidson Hydra Glide Revival (2024) bermula daripada RM176,900. Sila lawati halaman Facebook Harley-Davidson Asia untuk maklumat lanjut dan kemas kini.

2024 Harley-Davidson Hydra Glide Revival Lands in Malaysia

The 2024 Harley-Davidson Hydra Glide Revival has arrived in Malaysia.

As the name suggests, the model is an homage, in fact it celebrates, the release of the first Hydra Glide in 1949. The model was a groundbreaking model for the Motor Company, with featured telescopic hydraulically damped forks. Add on the Panhead engine and it became the shape of Harley-Davidson motorcycles that have survived to this day.

“The 2024 Hydra-Glide Revival model celebrates the 75th anniversary of the 1949 introduction of the Hydra-Glide telescopic front suspension for Harley-Davidson E and F models,” Harley-Davidson notes in its official press release. “When Hydra-Glide equipped models were introduced, the saddle of a smooth-riding Harley-Davidson FL motorcycle was an exciting way for many Americans to explore the country on the new network of interstate highways,” says Harley-Davidson.

Wearing a similar paint job from the ‘56 model including the classic “V” tank badges it is like riding through history. Another nice touch is the speedometer’s old-school aesthetic and it includes a custom insert on the bar risers, displaying the Hydra-Glide logo and each bike’s exclusive serial number (only 1,750 units will be manufactured). It also features a taller (and removable) two-tone windscreen versus the Heritage Classic, with a sleek color-matched lower piece.

The rider’s saddle is decked out with tassels, studs, fringe, and white seam piping with red contrast stitching. Hard-mounted saddlebags match the vibe with a tasseled and studded treatment. The luggage is lockable and water-resistant.

The 114ci Milwaukee-Eight V-twin (1,868cc) is fitted with a circular air cleaner just like the old days. The engine is rated at 94 hp at 4,750 rpm and 119 lb.-ft. of torque at 3,000 revs. Not enough power? Look through the Screamin’ Eagle catalogue.

The front suspension consists of a pair of 49mm telescopic fork with Showa’s dual-bending valve technology. A preload-adjustable shock is hidden under the rear fender while the laced wheels and brakes are pulled from the Heritage Classic.

The 2024 Harley-Davidson Hydra Glide Revival is priced from RM176,900. Please visit the Harley-Davidson Asia Facebook page for more details and updates.

Honda Hasilkan Motosikal dan Kereta Elektrik Sahaja Mulai 2040

Honda bersedia untuk mengeluarkan motosikal dan kereta elektrik sahaja mulai 2040. Dengan kata lain, tiada lagi enjin pembakaran dalaman (ICE) berkuasa petrol baharu daripada pengeluar motosikal terbesar di dunia itu.

Rancangan ini dipaparkan di dalam ringkasan Taklimat Perniagaan Honda mengenai Hala Tuju Inisiatif Elektrifikasi dan Strategi Pelaburan 2024.

Menurut ringkasan itu, “Honda tidak mengubah kepercayaannya bahawa EV ialah penyelesaian paling berkesan dalam bidang produk mobiliti kecil seperti motosikal dan kereta, dan sasaran elektrifikasi Honda untuk menjadikan EV dan FCEV 100% daripada jualan kenderaan globalnya bermula 2040 kekal tidak berubah. Honda mesti melihat ke hadapan kepada tempoh popularisasi EV dan membina jenama EV yang kukuh dan asas perniagaan EV yang kukuh dari perspektif jangka sederhana hingga panjang.”

Honda mempunyai penyelesaian untuk menangani jarak perjalanan yang disebut lebih lanjut dalam dokumen. Motosikal elektrik ini akan menggunakan Pek Kuasa Mudah Alih Honda e: (Honda Mobile Power Pack e:/MPP) akan datang. “Honda akan memperkenalkan produk mobiliti mikro yang akan dilengkapi dengan 4 MPP di Jepun sebelum penghujung 2026.” Syarikat itu juga merancang untuk melancarkan dua motosikal elektrik baharu yang menggunakan 2 MPP hujung tahun ini.

Bagi bahanapi sintetik e-Fuels pula, Honda mengatakan bahawa mereka mendapati ia menarik tetapi teknologi itu masih belum matang untuk syarikat itu merancang produk masa depan mereka.

Honda to Produce Only Electric Motorcycles and Cars from 2040

Honda is set to produce only electric motorcycles and cars from 2040. In other words, no more new gasoline powered internal combustion engine (ICE) from the world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer.

This decision was highlighted in the manufacturer’s Summary of 2024 Honda Business Briefing on Direction of Electrification Initiatives and Investment Strategy.

According to the brief, “Honda has not changed its belief that EVs are the most effective solution in the area of small mobility products such as motorcycles and automobiles, and Honda’s electrification target to make EVs and FCEVs represent 100% of its global vehicle sales by 2040 remains unchanged. Honda must look ahead to the period of EV popularization and build a strong EV brand and a strong EV business foundation from a medium- to long-term perspective.”

Honda has a solution to address the issue of range, which is mentioned further into the document. These electric motorcycles will use the upcoming Honda Mobile Power Pack e: (MPP) which “Honda will introduce a micro-mobility product which will be equipped with 4 MPPs in Japan before the end of FY2026.” The company is also planning to launch two new electric motorcycles powered by 2 MPPs later this year.

As for the e-Fuels, Honda did say that they find it intriguing but that technology is not mature yet for the company to plan their future products on.

Apakah Piawaian CE untuk Kasut Motosikal?

Anda mungkin sudah sedia maklum bahawa peralatan motosikal yang berjenama seperti jaket, seluar dan sut perlumbaan mempunyai “padding” yang diluluskan atau diperakui oleh CE. Terdapat juga piawaian CE untuk kasut motosikal.

Jawatankuasa piawaian Eropah sangat serius dalam soal keselamatan; sehinggakan piawaian mereka telah diterima pakai oleh Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu. Tanda CE bukanlah sesuatu yang boleh dipandang ringan, kerana syarikat insurans di beberapa negara Eropah akan menafikan tuntutan untuk penunggang motosikal yang didapati tidak memakai peralatan yang tidak ada perakuan piawaian CE.

Piawaian CE untuk kasut motosikal

Standard CE semasa untuk kasut motosikal ialah EN 13634:2017. Ini adalah semakan ketiga dan terbaharu selepas piawaian itu ditubuhkan pada tahun 2002. Semakan berkenaan dengan cara kasut itu diuji selain kriteria keselamatan lain.

Label ini menunjukkan bahawa ia adalah alat pelindung diri (PPE) untuk kegunaan bermotosikal.

Piawaian CE untuk kasut motosikal, EN 13634:20XX. Tahun pada penghujung menyatakan tahun standard EN 13634 telah disemak, dalam kes ini, 2017. Ia TIDAK menunjukkan tahun kasut itu dibuat.

Ketinggian kasut. “1” adalah untuk ketinggian buku lali, manakala “2” adalah untuk but tinggi yang menutup betis. Sesetengah pengeluar tidak memaparkan digit ini.

Tahap rintangan terhadap geseran. Kasut dibahagikan kepada dua bahagian: Bahagian A termasuk tapak kaki, depan dan belakang. Bahagian B pula termasuk semua kawasan selain Bahagian A. Tiga sampel dipotong dari setiap bahagian dan ia digeselkan pada tali sawat bergerak. Oleh itu, tahap rintangan geseran ditentukan dari berapa lama bahan itu membentuk lubang.

- Level 1 (Tahap 1) bermakna sampel Bahagian A bertahan sekurang-kurangnya 1.5 saat manakala sampel Bahagian B bertahan sekurang-kurangnya 5 saat sebelum terbentuknya lubang.
- Level 2 (Tahap 2) diperakui apabila sampel Bahagian A bertahan sekurang-kurangnya 2.5 saat, dan Bahagian B bertahan sekurang-kurangnya 12 saat sebelum berlubang.

Rintangan daripada terpotong akibat hentaman pula menyatakan ketahanan kasut itu terhadap objek tajam. Bilah dipasang pada satu blok yang kemudiannya dijatuhkan pada kelajuan berbeza ke Bahagian A dan B kasut.

- Untuk Bahagian A, bilah dijatuhkan pada 2 m/s. Bilah tidak boleh menembusi lebih daripada 25mm untuk memperoleh penarafan Tahap 1 dan Tahap 2.
- Untuk Bahagian B, bilah dijatuhkan pada 2.8 m/s. Kelulusan Tahap 1 diberikan jika bilah tidak tembus lebih daripada 25mm. Kelulusan Tahap 2 diberikan jika bilah tidak tembus lebih daripada 15mm.

Kekuatan melintang merupakan keupayaan kasut itu dalam menahan remuk, contohnya motosikal tumbang di atas kaki pemakai.

- Bahagian terluas kasut diletakkan di antara dua plat mampatan yang menekan bersama pada 30 mm/min. Satu penderia merekodkan daya yang diperlukan untuk memampatkan tapaknya. Mesin dihentikan apabila plat berhenti memampat atau daya kekal malar atau tapaknya telah dihancurkan sebanyak 20mm. Ujian ini diulang tiga kali.
- Jika daya kurang daripada 1kN memampatkan tapak kaki sebanyak 20mm, kasut itu gagal dalam ujian. Jika kasut itu tahan daya melebihi 1kN hingga 1.4kN, ia diperakui pada Tahap 1. Jika 1.5kN atau lebih tinggi diperlukan untuk memampatkan kasut sebanyak 20mm, ia diluluskan sebagai Tahap 2.

Ujian pilihan

Pengilang boleh memilih samada mereka hendak produk mereka menjalani ujian seterusnya kelulusan tambahan. Kriteria yang diluluskan akan dicetak pada label.

IPS/IPS – Perlindungan hentaman (impact protection) untuk buku lali atau betis. Kasut dibuang tapaknya dan pelindung, dan diketuk dengan daya 10 joule. Pelindung tidak boleh melepaskan daya lebih daripada 5kN melaluinya. Sekiranya pelindung buku lali lulus ujian ini, IP akan dicetak pada label. Jika pelindung betis lulus, IPS akan ditunjukkan. (“S” bermaksud “shin” iaitu betis.)

WR – Rintangan air (water resistance). Terdapat dua kaedah ujian untuk ini kriteria ini. Yang pertama ialah seseorang memakai kasut yang diuji dan berjalan sejauh 1km dalam air cetek. Kaedah lain ialah dengan memasang kasut pada mesin dengan bentuk jari kaki dan membuat simulasi 4,600 langkah di dalam lopak air. Kawasan kelembapan di dalam kasut mestilah tidak melebihi 3cm2.

FO – Rintangan bahan api dan minyak (fuel and oil resistance) pada tapak kasut. Kasut sampel ditimbang terlebih dahulu sebelum direndam dalam bahan api selama 22 jam. Ia kemudian dikeluarkan dan ditimbang semula. Berat baru tidak boleh meningkat lebih daripada 12%.

SRA/SRB/SRC – Rintangan gelinciran tapak kaki (sole slip resistance). Ujian dijalankan dengan tumit mekanikal diletakkan pada sudut 7 darjah. Jika label kasut menunjukkan “SRA”, ia melekap pada permukaan jubin seramik yang dilitupi dengan sabun cair. “SRB” bermaksud lantai keluli yang dirawat dengan gliserol. “SRC” bermaksud kasut lulus kedua-dua ujian SRA dan SRB.

B – Kebolehnafasan bahagian atas (breathability of upper parts). Ia telah lulus ujian untuk pelepasan wap lembapan.

WAD – Penyerapan air/penyahserapan (water absorption/desorption) bahagian dalam. Kasut diuji untuk melihat berapa banyak air yang diserap ke dalam dan berapa banyak yang dilepaskan.

Penutup

Kami berharap anda pertimbangkan pemakaian kasut yang diuji CE semasa anda menunggang motosikal kerana ia telah diuji secara menyeluruh sebelum diluluskan untuk dijual.

Ya, terdapat juga kasut motosikal di pasaran tanpa kelulusan CE tetapi kita tidak tahu sejauh manakah ia akan melindungi kaki kita dalam sebarang kemalangan.

Dan tidak, Nike Air Jordan tidak diperakui CE untuk kegunaan menunggang motosikal.

What is the CE Standard for Motorcycle Footwear?

You probably are already aware that reputable motorcycle gear such as jackets, pants, gloves, race suits, helmets are CE approved. And yes, there is also a CE standard for motorcycle footwear.

As you may be aware by now, the European standards committee is very serious when it comes to safety; so much so that their standards have been adopted by the United Nations. The CE mark is not something to be taken lightly, because insurance companies certain European countries will deny claims to injured motorcyclists found not wearing CE-certified gear.

CE standard for motorcycle footwear

The current CE standard for motorcycle footwear is EN 13634:2017. This is the third and latest revision after the standard was established in 2002. The revisions concerns how the shoes and boots are tested besides other safety criteria.

The label shows that this is a personal protective equipment (PPE) for motorcycling use.

The CE standard for motorcycle footwear, EN 13634:20XX. The year at the end notes the year of the EN 13634 standard was revised, in this case, 2017. It DOES NOT denote the year the footwear was made.

Height of the footwear. “1” is for ankle height, while “2” is for tall boots that cover the shin. Some manufacturers forgo this digit.

Level of abrasion resistance. The footwear is divided into two areas: Area A includes the sole, front and back of the boot. Area B includes all other areas outside A. Three samples are cut from each area and they are held against a moving abrasive belt. Thus, the abrasion level is determined from how soon the material develops a hole.

- Level 1 means the Area A sample lasted a minimum of 1.5 seconds while the Area B sample lasted a minimum of 5 seconds.
- Level 2 is certified when the Area A sample lasted at least 2.5 seconds, and Area B lasted a minimum of 12 seconds before holing.

Impact cut resistance – how well the footwear holds up against sharp objects. A blade is mounted to a block which is then dropped at different speeds onto the footwear’s Areas A and B.

- For Area A, the blade is dropped at 2 m/s. The blade must not penetrate more than 25mm to earn Level 1 and Level 2 rating.
- For Area B, the blade is dropped at 2.8 m/s. Level 1 approval is accorded if the blade does not protrude more than 25mm. Level 2 approval is given if the blade does not go through more than 15mm.

Transverse rigidity – The strength for the footwear in resisting being crushed i.e. motorcycle dropping onto the wearer’s foot.

- The widest part of the footwear is positioned between two compression plates that presses together at 30 mm/min. An apparatus records the force required to compress the sole. The machine is stopped when the plates stop compressing or the force remains constant or the sole has been crushed by 20mm. The test is repeated three times.
- If a force less than 1kN compressed the sole to 20mm, the footwear fails the test. If the force was above 1kN to 1.4kN, the footwear is certified at Level 1 for transverse rigidity. If 1.5kN or higher was required to compress the footwear by 20mm, it gets a Level 2 pass.

Optional tests

Manufacturers may opt to submit their products for additional tests. The passed criteria will be printed on the label beneath the mandatory boxes.

IPS/IPS – Impact protection for the ankle or shin. The footwear is cut open at the sole and the protector is subjected to a force of 10 joules. The protector must not transmit more than 5kN through it. Should the ankle protector pass, IP will be printed on the label. If the shin protector passes, IPS will be indicated.

WR – Water resistance. There are two ways of testing for this. The first is a person donning the footwear and walking a total of 1km in shallow water. Another method is by fixing the footwear to a machine with toes and replicating 4,600 steps while submerged in water. The area of dampness inside the footwear must not exceed 3cm².

FO – Fuel and oil resistance on the sole. The sample footwear is first weighed before being soaked in fuel for 22 hours. It is then removed and weighed again. The new weight should not increase more than 12%.

SRA/SRB/SRC – Sole’s slip resistance. The tests are carried out with a mechanical heel placed at a 7-degree angle. If the footwear’s label shows “SRA,” it passed on a ceramic tile surface covered with diluted soap. “SRB” means steel floor treated with glycerol. “SRC” means the footwear passed both the SRA and SRB tests.

Breathability of upper parts – If the footwear’s label has a “B” on it, it has passed the test for moisture vapour escape.

WAD – Water absorption/desorption of inner. The footwear is tested to see how much water gets soaked into the inner and how much of that is released.

In closing

Do consider wearing CE tested footwear when you ride because they were exhaustively tested before being approved for sale.

Granted, there are also motorcycle footwear in the market without without CE approval but there is no telling how well they will protect your leg and feet in any accident.

And no, your Nike Air Jordan is not CE certified for motorcycle riding.

Isu Pemalsuan Data Ujian Babitkan Model Yamaha Pasaran Jepun Sahaja

Dunia automotif baru-baru ini digemparkan dengan skandal di kalangan pengeluar Jepun yang melibatkan mereka memalsukan data ujian. Antara yang terbabit ialah Yamaha, satu-satunya pengeluar motosikal Jepun yang didapati berbuat demikian.

Penyiasat mendapati Yamaha telah memalsukan data ujian pelepasan bunyi untuk tiga model iaitu YZF-R1, YZF-R3 dan TMAX. Syarikat itu telah menghentikan penghantaran semua model.

Kami menghubungi pengedar rasmi Yamaha di Malaysia, Hong Leong Yamaha Motor untuk mendapatkan penjelasan dan diberitahu bahawa isu itu hanya melibatkan motosikal untuk pasaran Jepun, justeru model tempatan tidak terjejas.

Sejurus selepas itu, Yamaha Motor Company di Jepun mengeluarkan kenyataan rasmi yang mengesahkan bahawa isu itu memang melibatkan model di negara itu sahaja. Di bawah kenyataan rasmi, diterjemahkan daripada bahasa Jepun.

“Isu yang diumumkan baru-baru ini di Jepun tidak menjejaskan unit pengeluaran di luar negara, pengedaran domestik Jepun sahaja. Keselamatan produk telah disahkan, dan (Yamaha Motor Corporation] YMC melaporkan tiada kebimbangan menggunakan produk itu dengan yakin. Yamaha mengambil insiden pengendalian yang tidak wajar dengan sangat serius dan memohon maaf yang sedalam-dalamnya kepada pelanggan, pembekal, rakan kongsi perniagaan dan semua pihak berkepentingan kami yang lain kerana merosakkan kepercayaan mereka terhadap Yamaha Motor Co., LTD.”)

Syarikat Yamaha Motor menegaskan bahawa mereka tidak memalsukan atau mengubah data mengenai aspek keselamatan motosikal mereka.