After the spyshot that we have seen earlier here, MM reader, Naqib Jo, has notified us about this ads on Mudah.my about the availability of the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Special Edition. Priced at RM24,289 which is about RM2k much higher that the non-special Ninja. Fitted with Arrow exhaust that should boost performance and also the soundtrack of your ride.
via: Naqib Jo via: http://www.mudah.my/Kawasaki+Ninja+250+SE+New+Arrival-21559542.htm
Special project by A.Product of Thailand. Notice the Deltabox frame, rear monoshock, cobra type exhaust, KTM style wheel and that 110cc engine from Honda. Superb!
Via: Cupcai Bangkok FB
Kawasaki is readying the special edition 2013 Ninja 250R soon. This one is in black with red and silver accent. There is one more model in the usual lime green.
Michelin has provide the media ample time to test the performance of the two new tyre. They compared the Michelin Pilot Street Radial against the stock tyre that is the IRC Roadwinner which is fitted to 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 250R. First, we tested the IRC Roadwinner for 15 minutes and switched to the Michelin Pilot Street Radial. On IRC Roadwinner the bike already feels good and easy to take the straights and corners at the track. Both of the bikes tested are using the recommended tyre pressure as on bike manufacturer suggests. After changing to Michelin Pilot Street Radial, the first thing that we notice that the bike have less vibrations and handle the straight nicely. Cornering is also good and the feedback from the steering is better without the jitter from the bumpy track. (more…)
Another variant available at the launch is this Michelin Pilot Street Radial. As the name suggests, this Pilot Street Radial is made with radial-ply type compared to the Pilot Street that is made using bias-ply. What is the difference if you might ask. Here I embed a video to explain about it and you can watch it for better understanding of the differences: (more…)
Michelin has flown us to Thailand for the launch of two of their new offerings that is the Michelin Pilot Street tyres for below 150cc bikes and Michelin Pilot Street Radial tyres for 150cc to 300cc bikes. There are media that are invited from the respective launch target country that is Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines and Malaysia. It was an interesting launch event to meet bike media and enthusiasts from other neighbouring country. All of them has passion and lots of knowledge about bikes.
I’ll be dividing this article into three posts:
Part I about Michelin Pilot Street
Part II about Michelin Pilot Street Radial
Part III about the test ride.
Part I: Michelin Pilot Street
Pilot Street are targeted 100% street use positioning. This means that it is made to be able to handle the daily commute road stress and wear.
Michelin have studied about their target consumers and their expectations for the tyres. Previous model of the Michelin tyre that is the Michelin Pilot Sporty (MPS) has been a great tyre but lack of grip in wet condition. Michelin Pilot Street are set to make this tyre having great grip whether on dry or wet road. (more…)
Suzuki has released fuel-injection bikes with 115cc which should be the first for them to have FI bikes in their lineup. As we already know, FI bikes are known for their accurate fuel and air measuring that can provide maximum power for minimum loss of unused fuel. With this in mind, Suzuki stated that this Shooter 115Fi are 37% more fuel efficient compared to their same 115cc bike without FI system. 37% is a very large number for a moped in terms of fuel efficiency as we can see the bike can be ride longer with less frequent fuel stops. Also, an example of it is that if the bike can go 200km per fuel tank, now it can go all the way up to 274km roughly but that’s only in theory. (more…)
Jorge Lorenzo took his third consecutive podium finish of the season today, taking third on the podium for the Gran Premio bwin de España at the Jerez de la Frontera Circuit in Southern Spain. The Yamaha Factory Racing rider made a strong start from pole position, initially dropping to second off the line but retaking the lead a couple of corners later from fellow Spaniard Dani Pedrosa. With 22 laps to go tyre life dropped off dramatically and Lorenzo was then re-passed by Pedrosa. The reigning World Champion was able to hold second from an advancing Marc Marquez until the final corner of the final lap when the young Spanish rookie made a heart stopping pass on the inside of Lorenzo, making contact and pushing him wide to steal second. The podium finish delivers Lorenzo 16 Championship points and places him third in the standings, four points behind Marquez. (more…)
A good time to survey the price of the YZF-R1. 2011 model for RM79,900.00 AND 2012 model for RM86,000.00. Still out of reach for me but at least I can start saving for it. Hehe.
Via: Din Hakikat FB
A very nice mod for the fenderless Honda CBR250R style. The signal lamp has been reposition further forward with that matching square shape. Gotta love this!
Via: Komuniti CBR250R Malaysia FB
