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Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally (2026) Dilancarkan

Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally (2026) telah didedahkan, dan menampilkan beberapa penyemakan berbanding versi pertama yang dilancarkan hanya 3 tahun lalu.

Sebelum kita teruskan, tarik nafas sedalam-dalamnya (dan lebih dalam lagi) kerana motosikal baharu ini dilengkapi dengan hampir segala-gala ciri dalam abjad.

Ciri-ciri utama

Masih dikuasakan oleh enjin V4 Granturismo 1158cc yang rancak, yang menghasilkan 170 hp pada 10,750 RPM dan 121 Nm pada 8,750 RPM.
Ducati mengatakan ia menyampaikan “keluk tork yang sangat linear,” tetapi kami tertanya-tanya adakah itu bermakna mereka telah menangani penghantaran kuasa enjin yang sedikit lemah pada putaran dan kelajuan rendah.
Seperti model Panigale V4/V4 S, Multistrada V4/V4 S, dan Diavel V4/V4 S, enjin ini menyahaktifkan barisan silinder belakang semasa berhenti dan pada putaran rendah, untuk menjimatkan bahan api dan mengurangkan pelepasan.
Granturismo V4 mempunyai sistem injap konvensional, berbeza dengan sistem Desmo Ducati, jadi selang penyelenggaraan jarak injap ditetapkan pada 60,000 km.
Bagi servis, selangnya adalah setiap 15,000 km.
Untuk meningkatkan keupayaan luar jalan, suspension pada Rally ini mempunyai jarak 200 mm untuk kedua-dua gandar hadapan dan belakang, yang meningkatkan kelegaan tanah kepada 230 mm.
Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally (2026) menampilkan gantungan separa-aktif elektronik Marzocchi baharu, dipanggil Adaptive DSS Evo.
Ia membolehkan pelarasan prabeban dan redaman mampatan hidraulik serta lantunan bagi fork depan dan penyerap hentakan belakang.

Penderia juga boleh mengenal pasti jika anda menunggang di atas bonggol atau memasuki lubang, dan melaraskan redaman sewajarnya. (Sangat sesuai untuk jalan raya Malaysia!)
Suspensi ini dilengkapi dengan ciri larasan automatik (ALD) yang menurunkan ketinggian tempat duduk motosikal apabila kelajuan jatuh di bawah 9 km/j – bagus untuk menunggang dalam keadaan off-road atau menunggang melalui kesesakan lalu lintas.
Ia kemudian kembali ke ketinggian normal apabila anda mencapai 20 km/j di luar jalan, atau 45 km/j di atas jalan raya.
Pelarasan suspensi boleh dibuat semasa motosikal sedang bergerak.
Algoritmanya berfungsi bersama-sama dengan Unit Pengukuran Inersia (IMU), yang seterusnya menghantar data kepada unit kawalan atau servo ABS, ECBS, EBC, DTC, DWC, ACC, BSD, BSW, FCW, BLE. Tapi tunggu, tiada fungsi karaoke? (Bergurau sahaja.)
Ciri-ciri elektronik lain termasuk Sistem Brek Gabungan Elektronik, dan Kawalan Pelayaran Adaptif yang menggunakan radar motosikal.
Radar itu juga menjalankan ciri pengesanan titik buta dan amaran perlanggaran hadapan.
Skrin TFT berukuran 6.5 inci dan melaluinya, anda boleh memilih mod penunggaan anda, Ducati Connect, kawalan gantungan, dan banyak lagi.

Ducati memberi banyak perhatian kepada aerodinamik semestinya, bukan hanya untuk motosikal MotoGP mereka. Oleh itu, Multistrada V4 Rally mempunyai pembelok angin hadapan yang meningkatkan perlindungan untuk penunggang dan pembonceng.
Skrin pelindung angin juga 40 mm lebih lebar dan 20 mm lebih tinggi.
Selain itu, kedudukan pemasangan pannier telah disemak untuk “memberikan lebih banyak ruang kepada pembonceng.”
Roda adalah jenis aluminium berjejari.
Akhir sekali, motosikal ini dilengkapi dengan tangki bahan api 30 liter.

Pilihan warna adalah Ducati Red/Brushed Aluminium dengan roda jejari hitam, dan Jade Green/Brushed Aluminium dengan roda berjejari emas.

Harga Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally (2026) bermula daripada USD31,995 (lebih kurang MYR135,194.81).

2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally Launched

The 2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally has been revealed, featuring some revisions to the first version launched just 3 years ago.

Before we move on, let us draw a deep (and deeper) breath as the new bike is equipped with almost everything in the alphabet.

Highlights

Still powered by the madcap 1158cc, Granturism0 V4 engine, which produces 170 hp at 10,750 RPM and 121 Nm at 8,750 RPM.
Ducati says that it delivers “a particularly linear torque curve,” but we wonder that means they have addressed the engine’s slightly anaemic power delivery at lower revs and speeds.
As per the Panigale V4/V4 S, Multistrada V4/V4 S, and Diavel V4/V4 S models, the engine deactivates the rear cylinder bank while in a standstill and at low revs,to save fuel and cut down on emissions.
The Granturismo V4 features conventional valvetrain, as opposed to Ducati’s Desmo, thus valve clearance interval is set at 60,000 km.
As for servicing, the interval is every 15,000 km.
To boost off-road capabilities, the suspension on the Rally has 200 mm of travel for both front and rear axles, increasing ground clearance to 230 mm.

Speaking of suspension, the 2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally boasts a new electronic semi-active Marzocchi suspension, called Adaptive DSS Evo.
It allows for adjustment of the preload and hydraulic compression and rebound damping of the fork and rear shock absorber.
Sensors can even tell if you are riding over a bump or into a pothole, and adjusts the damping accordingly. (Superb for Malayian roads!)
The suspension is equipped with a (switchable) Automatic Lowering Device (ALD) which drops the bike’s seat height when speeds go below 9 km/h – great for trudging in off-road conditions or riding through heavy traffic.
It then returns to the normal set height when you hit 20 km/h off-road, or 45 km/h on the road.
Suspension settings can be made while the bike is moving.

Its algorithm works in conjunction with the Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), which in turn sends data to the ABS, ECBS, EBC, DTC, DWC, ACC, BSD, BSW, FCW, BLE control units or servos. But wait, no karaoke function? (Just kidding.)
Other electronic features include Electronic Combined Braking System, and Adaptive Cruise Control which utilises the bike’s radar.
The radar also runs the blind-spot detection and forward collision warning features.
The TFT screen measures 6.5 inches and through it, you can select your riding modes, Ducati Connect, suspension control, and more.
Ducati pays a lot of attention to aerodynamic of course, not just for their MotoGP bikes. As such, the Multistrada V4 Rally has front wind deflectors that increase protection for the rider and passenger.
The windshield is also 40 mm wider and 20 mm taller.
Additionally, the pannier mounting positions have been revised to “provide ample legroom for the passenger.”
Wheels are spoked aluminium.
Last but not least, the bike is equipped with a 30-litre fuel tank.
Colour options are Ducati Red/Brushed Aluminium with black spoked wheels, and Jade Green/Brushed Aluminium with gold spoked wheels.

The 2026 Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally is priced from USD31,995 (MYR135,194.81)

Marc Marquez not Racing in Malaysian MotoGP

MotoGP champion Marc Marquez will not participate in the 2025 Malaysian MotoGP after suffering a fracture and ligament injury to his right shoulder in a crash at the Indonesian Grand Prix (GP), according to his Ducati team. He will also miss the race in Australia.

Ducati stated that Marquez: “Suffered a fracture at the base of the coracoid process and a ligament injury in the right shoulder.

“Clinical examination and radiological assessment ruled out any connection to previous injuries and confirmed there is no significant bone displacement.”

Marquez could still potentially compete in the Portuguese GP (November 7-9) and the Valencia GP (November 14-16), but he stressed that he will not rush the recovery process.

“My goal is to return before the season ends, but without rushing and going against the doctors’ advice,” said the Spanish rider.

“Both my personal and the team’s goals have already been achieved, so the priority now is to recover properly and return to 100% fitness.”

Marquez’s motorcycle was hit by Aprilia factory team rider Marco Bezzecchi during the main race at the Mandalika circuit in Indonesia. The collision caused both riders to be thrown onto the gravel trap at high speed, with Marquez appearing to be in pain after tumbling through the air before landing.

Marquez, who won his seventh MotoGP championship at the Japanese GP last month, was seen hunched over in pain at the side of the track for several minutes before slowly getting up while holding his shoulder.

This latest injury is to the same shoulder as the arm he broke at the 2020 Spanish GP in Jerez, an incident that forced him to take a long break and undergo a series of surgeries.

Marc Marquez tidak akan Berlumba di MotoGP Malaysia

Juara MotoGP, Marc Marquez, tidak akan mengambil bahagian di MotoGP Malaysia 2025 setelah mengalami patah tulang dan kecederaan ligamen pada bahu kanan dalam kemalangan di Grand Prix (GP) Indonesia, menurut pasukannya Ducati. Beliau akan juga mengecualikan diri di Australia.

Ducati menyatakan Marquez : “Mengalami patah tulang di pangkal proses korakoid dan kecederaan ligamen pada bahu kanan.

“Pemeriksaan klinikal dan penilaian radiologi menolak sebarang kaitan dengan kecederaan terdahulu dan menggesahkan tiada peralihan tulang yang signifikan.”

Marquez masih berkemungkinan untuk beraksi di GP Portugal (7–9 November) dan Valencia (14–16 November), namun beliau menegaskan bahawa dia tidak akan tergesa-gesa dalam proses pemulihan.

“Matlamat saya untuk kembali sebelum musim berakhir, tetapi tanpa tergesa-gesa melangkaui nasihat doktor,” kata pelumba Sepanyol itu.

“Kedua-dua matlamat peribadi dan pasukan telahpun dicapai, jadi keutamaan sekarang ialah pulih dengan betul dan kembali pada tahap 100%.”

Motosikal Marquez telah dirempuh oleh pelumba pasukan pengilang Aprilia, Marco Bezzecchi ketika di dalam perlumbaan utama di litar Mandalika, Indonesia. Perlanggaran itu menyebabkan kedua-dua penunggang terpelanting ke kawasan kerikil pada kelajuan tinggi, dengan Marquez kelihatan kesakitan selepas berpusing ke udara sebelum jatuh.

Marquez yang memenangi kejuaraan MotoGP ketujuhnya di GP Jepun bulan lalu, dilihat membongkok kesakitan di tepi litar selama beberapa minit sebelum perlahan-lahan bangkit sambil memegang bahunya.

Kecederaan kali ini berlaku pada bahu sama dengan lengan yang pernah patah di GP Sepanyol 2020 di Jerez, insiden yang menyebabkan dia terpaksa berehat panjang dan menjalani beberapa siri pembedahan.

Yamaha LC135 Auctioned for RM150 in JPJ Auction

A Yamaha LC135 received a bid of RM150, while a Perodua Myvi received a bid of RM26,000 through the Public Auction Series 2/2025 organized by the Kuala Lumpur Road Transport Department (JPJ). These bid prices were the lowest and highest, respectively.

A total of 149 vehicles were successfully auctioned off, with total collections reaching RM257,100.

Kuala Lumpur JPJ Director Hamidi Adam said that 150 vehicles were offered in this public auction, which took place here today.

“This program is JPJ’s continuous initiative in managing seized assets transparently and with integrity.

“At the same time, it provides an opportunity for the public to own vehicles at affordable prices,” he said in a statement.

Hamidi said that of the 150 vehicles offered for auction, 128 were motorcycles, 13 were cars, three were vans, and six were rigid lorries.

“This public auction also showed keen interest and active participation from the public.

“Execution records also show an increase in terms of public participation and the effectiveness of the program conducted periodically,” he said.

According to him, during the Public Auction Series 1/2025 on May 21st, 124 vehicles were offered and all were successfully auctioned, with revenue collection of RM237,000.

He said it involved a highest bid of RM27,000 for a rigid tipper/dumper lorry and a lowest bid of RM200 for a motorcycle for scrap.

“JPJ WPKL records its highest appreciation to all participants and parties involved in making this program a success,” he said.

Meanwhile, Hamidi said the public is encouraged to follow JPJ’s official channels for the latest information on upcoming auctions.

Yamaha LC135 Dibida RM150 dalam Lelongan JPJ

Sebuah Yamaha LC135 mendapat bidaan RM150, manakala sebuah Perodua Myvi mendapat bidaan RM26,00 menerusi Lelongan Awam Siri 2/2025 anjuran Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) Kuala Lumpur. Harga-harga bidaan tersebut masing-masing merupakan yang terendah dan tertinggi.

Sebanyak 149 kenderaan berjaya dilelong dengan kutipan keseluruhan mencecah RM257,100.

Pengarah JPJ Kuala Lumpur Hamidi Adam berkata, sebanyak 150 kenderaan ditawarkan untuk lelongan awam ini yang berlangsung berlangsung di sini, hari ini.

“Program ini merupakan inisiatif berterusan JPJ dalam pengurusan aset sitaan secara telus dan berintegriti.

“Pada masa sama, ia memberi peluang kepada orang awam untuk memiliki kenderaan pada harga berpatutan,” katanya dalam satu kenyataan.

Hamidi berkata, daripada 150 kenderaan ditawarkan untuk lelongan itu membabitkan 128 motosikal, 13 kereta, tiga van dan enam lori rigid.

“Lelongan awam ini turut menunjukkan minat dan penyertaan aktif daripada orang awam.

“Rekod pelaksanaan juga menunjukkan peningkatan dari segi penyertaan awam serta keberkesanan program yang dijalankan secara berkala,” katanya.

Menurutnya, ketika Lelongan Awam Siri 1/2025 pada 21 Mei lalu yang menawarkan 124 kenderaan dan semuanya berjaya dilelong dengan kutipan hasil RM237,000.

Katanya, ia membabitkan bidaan tertinggi pada harga RM27,000 bagi lori rigid tipper/dumper serta bidaan terendah RM200 untuk motosikal untuk sekerap.

“JPJ WPKL merakamkan setinggi-tinggi penghargaan kepada semua peserta dan pihak yang terlibat dalam menjayakan program ini,” katanya.

Dalam pada itu, Hamidi berkata, orang awam digalakkan untuk mengikuti saluran rasmi JPJ bagi maklumat terkini mengenai lelongan akan datang.

Op Grip – MACC Freezed 16 Company, 25 Individual Accounts

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has frozen 16 company bank accounts and 25 individual bank accounts involved in an investigation into tyre smuggling and the forgery of tyre import and export documents.

The agency provided this latest update after conducting seizures through “Op Grip” on September 29, 2025.

In this latest seizure, the MACC, via the Malaysian Agency Enforcement Task Force (MATF), also seized four immovable assets valued at approximately RM13 million. The total amount in the frozen bank accounts is estimated to be up to RM70 million.

In this development, MACC Deputy Chief Commissioner (Prevention) Datuk Azmi Kamaruzaman said the MACC has now opened a governance investigation paper related to the case.

“The Governance Investigation Division (BPT) will conduct a documentary investigation related to the procurement of the tyres, as these tyres were found to be unregistered and there are elements of smuggling or illegal importation which could pose consumer safety risks,” he said here today.

BH yesterday reported that the MACC froze and seized a total of assets worth RM83 million in “Ops Grip,” involving an investigation into tyre smuggling that has resulted in hundreds of millions of ringgit in government tax losses.

Among the assets frozen were private bank accounts and company accounts, with the total estimated amount being RM70 million.

Other assets seized, on suspicion of being acquired through money laundering activities, include six plots of land used as sites for warehouses/containers valued at RM4.5 million and two units of two-storey terrace houses with an estimated value of RM2 million.

Also seized was one unit of a townhouse with an estimated value of RM2 million and one unit of a four-storey shoplot valued at RM4 million.

Op Grip – 16 Akaun Syarikat, 25 Akaun Individu Dibekukan

Suruhanjaya Pencegah Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) telah membekukan 16 akaun syarikat dan 25 akaun bank individu yang terbabit dalam siasatan penyeludupan tayar serta pemalsuan dokumen import dan eksport tayar.

Badan itu telah memberikan kemaskini dan perkembangan terbaharu setelah menjalankan sitaan melalui Op Grip pada 29 September 2025.

Dalam sitaan terbaharu itu, SPRM melalui Pasukan Petugas Agensi-Agensi Penguatkuasaan Malaysia (MATF) juga menyita empat aset tak alih bernilai kira-kira RM13 juta. Jumlah di dalam akaun-akaun bank yang dibekukan dinilaikan sehingga RM70 juta.

Dalam perkembangan itu, Timbalan Ketua Pesuruhjaya (Pencegahan) SPRM, Datuk Azmi Kamaruzaman, berkata SPRM kini membuka kertas penyiasatan tatakelola berkaitan kes itu.

“Bahagian Penyiasatan Tatakelola (BPT) akan melakukan siasatan dokumen berkaitan perolehan tayar-tayar kerana didapati tayar-tayar ini tidak didaftarkan serta ada unsur penyeludupan atau import tidak sah yang boleh menyebabkan risiko keselamatan pengguna,” katanya di sini hari ini.

BH kelmarin melaporkan, SPRM membekukan dan menyita sejumlah aset bernilai RM83 juta dalam Ops Grip membabitkan siasatan penyeludupan tayar yang mengakibatkan kerugian ratusan juta ringgit cukai kerajaan.

Antara yang dibekukan ialah akaun-akaun bank persendirian dan akaun syarikat-syarikat dengan jumlah keseluruhan dianggarkan sebanyak RM70 juta.

Aset lain yang disita kerana disyaki diperoleh melalui aktiviti pengubahan wang haram ialah enam lot tanah yang dijadikan tapak untuk gudang/kontena bernilai RM4.5 juta dan dua unit rumah teres dua tingkat dengan nilai anggaran RM2 juta.

Turut disita ialah satu unit rumah jenis ‘townhouse’ dengan nilai anggaran RM2 juta dan satu unit rumah kedai empat tingkat bernilai RM4 juta.

JPJ Selangor to Auction 200 Vehicles on 5 November

The Selangor Road Transport Department (JPJ) will auction 200 various types of vehicles on November 5. The public auction sale will be held in the compound of Dewan Setia, Selangor JPJ, Jalan Padang Jawa, Section 16, Shah Alam.

Selangor JPJ also informed that the vehicles to be auctioned are divided into two categories: those that can be licensed and those that cannot be licensed.

The tender documents containing vehicle details and special sale conditions can be obtained at the Selangor JPJ Management Services Division from October 29 to November 4, from 10 am to 4 pm, at a cost of RM100 cash per copy.

“Interested members of the public need to bring their original identity card or a copy when purchasing the public auction tender documents.

“After payment, the tender documents can be claimed at the Enforcement Division by bringing the original receipt as proof of payment,” JPJ said in a statement today.

Furthermore, Selangor JPJ informed that this auction is open only to Malaysian citizens, and the vehicles to be auctioned will be displayed for public inspection on November 3 and 4 from 9 am to 4 pm.

“Any inquiries can be directed to Selangor JPJ at 03-5566945

JPJ Selangor akan Melelong 200 Kenderaan pada 5 November

Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Selangor (JPJ) akan melelong sebanyak 200 kenderaan pelbagai jenis pada 5 November ini. Jualan lelongan awam itu akan dijalankan di pekarangan Dewan Setia, JPJ Selangor, Jalan Padang Jawa, Seksyen 16, Shah Alam.

JPJ Selangor turut memaklumkan bahawa kenderaan yang dilelong dibahagikan kepada dua kategori iaitu boleh dilesenkan dan tidak boleh dilesenkan.

Dokumen tawaran yang mengandungi butiran kenderaan dan syarat khas jualan boleh didapati di Bahagian Khidmat Pengurusan JPJ Selangor mulai 29 Oktober hingga 4 November dari jam 10 pagi hingga 4 petang dengan bayaran RM100 tunai bagi setiap salinan.

“Orang ramai yang berminat perlu membawa kad pengenalan asal atau salinan semasa pembelian dokumen tawaran lelongan awam.

“Selepas pembayaran, dokumen tawaran boleh dituntut di Bahagian Penguatkuasa dengan membawa resit asal sebagai bukti pembayaran,” kata JPJ dalam satu kenyataan, hari ini.

Dalam pada itu, JPJ Selangor memaklumkan lelongan ini terbuka hanya kepada warganegara Malaysia manakala kenderaan yang bakal dilelong akan dipamerkan untuk pemeriksaan awam pada 3 dan 4 November dari jam 9 pagi hingga 4 petang.

“Sebarang pertanyaan boleh diajukan kepada JPJ Selangor di talian 03-55669454,” katanya.

Warna Baharu untuk Yamaha MT-09 (2025)

Terdapat warna baharu untuk Yamaha MT-09 2025, dipanggil Lightning Blue. Warna Tech Black yang sebelumnya masih dikekalkan.

MT-09 merupakan model yang telah lama berada di pasaran sejak dilancarkan pada 2014, dan telah melalui beberapa kali kemas kini. Namun yang lebih penting ialah harganya yang berpatutan untuk motosikal sekitar 900cc.

Yamaha menyatakan bahawa rangka belakang motosikal ini telah dirombak semula, bersama kadar spring suspensi.

Selain itu, semua komponen lain kekal tidak berubah, termasuk enjin 890cc tiga silinder sebaris yang menghasilkan 117 hp (87.5 kW) pada 10,000 RPM dan 93.0 Nm pada 7,000 RPM. Tambahan lagi, motosikal ini mempunyai mod menunggang yang boleh disesuaikan melalui fungsi Yamaha Ride Control (YRC), panel suis yang senang dicapat, dan kawalan jelajah (cruise control).

Warna baharu ini akan mula ditawarkan di semua pengedar sah Yamaha Big Bike di seluruh negara mulai 9 Oktober 2025, dengan harga runcit disyorkan RM57,998.00 tidak termasuk yuran pendaftaran dan perlindungan insurans.

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New Colour for 2025 Yamaha MT-09

There is a new colour for the 2025 Yamaha MT-09, called Lightning Blue. The previous Tech Black is still available.

The MT-09 is a long-running model since its launch in 2014, and had undergone several updates. But perhaps more importantly is its affordable pricing for a sub-900cc bike.

Yamaha says that the subframe has been redesigned, in addition to the suspension’s spring rate.

Elsewhere, all other parts are unchanged, including the 890cc, inline-triple engine, which produces 117 hp (87.5 kW) at 10,000 RPM and 93.0 Nm at 7,000 RPM. Apart from that the bike features personalised ridemodes via the Yamaha Ride Control (YRC) function, intuitive switchgear, and cruise control.

This new colour will be available at all authorized Yamaha Big Bike dealers nationwide starting from 09th October 2025, with a recommended retail price of RM57,998.00 excluding registration fees and insurance coverage.

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