Looks like the Chinese motorcycle makers know that sportbikes represent the pinnacle of engineering prowess, despite the ever growing popularity of adventure and sport-touring motorcycles. Just look around and you will see every Chinese motorcycle manufacturer having at least one sportbike in their line-up: Benelli, QJMotor, Kove, Zontes, and of course, CFMoto. Among them, the latter is the most aggressive, and has since filed the type approval for a CFMoto 750SR four-cylinder sportbike.

The new bike would probably be called the 750SR or 750SR-R (and 750SS in the US) has been filed as “CF750-2” in the type approval documents. Notice the “-2”? It could very well mean there will also be a naked 750NK variant.

What tips us off that this will be a four cylinder engine is due to the engine’s codename of “472MV.” Under Chinese type-approval conventions, the first digit – “4” in this case – alludes to the number of cylinders, while “72” here tells us about the engine’s bore size of 72mm. The CFMoto 675SR’s three-cylinder engine also has 72mm bores, so it may well mean the 750SR’s engine shares the smaller engine’s pistons, valves, and combuster chamber design.

CFMoto says that the 749cc engine produces a certified 110hp. Apart from that that, curb weight is listed at 213kg, and a maximum speed of 230km/h. Its ABS system is the Continental MK100. There is also a linkage to suggest a quickshifter.

That is all the information we have now. We are sure that it will not take long for the CFMoto 750SR to be launched.

The Bonneville Bobber became Triumph’s best-selling model when it was launched at the end of 2016. It has gone through several refreshers besides spawning the Triumph Factory Custom (TFC) model along the way. So, here is another Bobber TFC to usher in the new year, the 2025 Triumph Bobber TFC.

Of course, the TFC variant receives some high-end bling and components such as carbon fibre bodywork, two-tone gold black finish, retuned 1200cc engine, suspension, and electronics.

The engine’s mapping is more aggressive, moving the peak horsepower point down to 6,000 RPM from 7,000 RPM. Likewise, the peak torque of 106Nm was also moved to 3,750 RPM from 4,000 RPM. This is what is called a “cruiser” powerband – more tractable torque and power at lower RPMs. Capping off the performance shift, Triumph fitted a pair of Akrapovič silencers.

The 2025 Triumph Bobber TFC also receives Brembo M50 radially-mounted calipers, 310mm brake discs, and Brembo master cylinder. Up front are fully-adjustable Öhlins 43mm NIX 30 upside-down forks. The monoshock at the rear is adjustable for preload and rebound.

The standard Bobber has Road and Rain riding modes, so Triumph added a Sport mode for the TFC. The rear lights are integrated into the signal indicators. The front wheel is 19-inches and the standard handlebar is replaced with a clip-on type.

Apart from these, there are find hand-painted marble gold elements on the tank and side panels, with the underside of nine-litre fuel tank hand signed on the by the artist that painted it.

Other touches further include an embossed leather seat, carbon fibre mudguard stays, gold fork lowers, billet machined engine cover badges, and even a gold chain.

Price of the 2025 Triumph Bobber TFC in the UK is £17,195 (RM96,807.35) and it is limited to 750 units only.

Since its birth in 2011, the Diavel has aroused enthusiasm and achieved great success for its unique design, at once muscular, sporty, exaggerated and elegant, as evidenced by the numerous awards from important design institutions. So, for the new year, the Ducati Diavel V4 Black Roadster Livery was unveiled at Intermot.

Created by the Centro Stile Ducati, the new graphics are based on colours linked to the history of the Borgo Panigale manufacturer and the Diavel. The Racing Yellow, featured on the tank and in the stripes on the tail and side panels, “lights up” a colour scheme featuring black and titanium tones, creating a livery that puts the Diavel V4 even more at the centre of attention. The new seat covering completes an uncompromising design, giving the Diavel even more character.

Inspired by muscle cars, the 2025 Diavel V4 Black Roadster Livery reinterprets the image of an athlete ready to take to the starting blocks, with masses concentrated at the front and an agile, slim tail. The signature of the front and rear light clusters and the direction indicators, naturally full-LED, also contribute to the unmistakable look of the Diavel V4. The rear light cluster, in particular, is made up of a matrix of point-shaped LEDs positioned under the tail: a unique, unprecedented and spectacular solution that makes the bike immediately recognisable.

The Diavel V4 adopts the 1,158 cc V4 Granturismo engine (shared with the Multistrada V$), a central element of its design and at the same time a highly sophisticated technical solution, derived from the Desmosedici that Ducati uses in MotoGP. Powerful (168 hp), rich in torque but also extremely light and compact, it is at the same time fluid, smooth and usable even at the lowest revs. Thanks to the timing control with spring return, it also has benchmark maintenance intervals: the valve clearance is checked every 60,000 km.

The Twin Pulse firing order, together with the exhaust system specific to this model, with a four-exit silencer, characterise the exhaust’s unmistakable timbre. Another distinctive element of the Diavel V4 is the massive 240/45 rear tyre. The five-spoke alloy wheels with a profile embellished with machined surfaces are one of the most refined elements of its appearance.

In just two years of life, the Diavel V4 has won the Good Design® Award, attributed by the “Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design”, the Special Mention in the Excellent Product Design category at the German Design Awards 2024, and was elected “Best of the best” in the prestigious Red Dot Award 2024. Awards that add to those already won by previous Diavel models and that confirm Ducati design as the most appreciated in the world. The Diavel has also proven itself capable of captivating fans of four-wheel luxury, with the numbered and limited series of Ducati Diavel for Bentley, a collector’s model born from the collaboration between Ducati and Bentley presented with the seventh episode of the World Première 2024.

Price in the UK is £24,495 (RM137,681.08), which is £500 (RM2,810.39) more than the £23,995 (RM134,870.69) for the standard red version.

In another saga about KTM’s financial struggles, there have been reports to suggest that KTM dumps MV Agusta just after 9 months of ‘marriage.’

Neither KTM’s owner, Pierer Mobility Group (PMG) nor MV Agusta has confirmed the move at the moment but there multiple sources have reported that MV Agusta had been effectively cut loose by KTM. KTM has acquired a 50.1% stake in the Italian luxury motorcycle brand.

The sources including Motorrad and GP-One, said that KTM officials had met with the Italian trade union CISL. KTM officials were reported to have said that MV Agusta is no longer a “strategically important asset.” On the other hand, it was also reported that an Agostino Casati from CISL had said that “KTM is completely withdrawing from MV Agusta,” and that “MV Agusta must stand on its own two feet again in the future.”

If it becomes true, KTM’s decision is somewhat expected, given that they had made the acquisition just prior of their current state of affairs. The Austrian firm would need to invest heavy sums of funds to invigorate and produce more MV Agustas in the future.

TVS has launched a new engine platform dubbed the TVS RT-XD4. It promises higher power and torque output, together with enhanced reliability.

The company produces the Apache 310 platform which also serves as the BMW G 310 series. That engine is  313 cc, water-cooled, single-cylinder, four-stroke unit which produces 34hp at 9,250 RPM and 28Nm at 7,500 RPM.

Start TVS Press Release:

TVS Motor Company (TVSM) – a leading global automaker operating in the two and three-wheeler segment – unveiled its next-gen TVS RT-XD4 engine platform on Day 1 of TVS MotoSoul 4.0. The TVS RT-XD4 is a new, transformative innovation that takes inspiration from the company’s racing heritage over decades. The platform delivers thrilling performance, unmatched refinement and precision, for a very comfortable ride.

Announcing the new engine platform, Sudarshan Venu, Managing Director, TVS Motor Company, said, “The TVS RT-XD4 is a major milestone, the result of our focus on creating unique, compelling, TVS-kind of riding experience. Conceptualised, designed and developed in-house, at our R&D Centre in Hosur, the TVS RT-XD4 is a demonstration of our engineering and research capability. Over the last several years, TVSM has been setting benchmarks in riding excellence, made possible by decades of exposure to the race track, extensive user insights, ahead-of-the-curve investments, and robust tech and digital capability. We will continue to bring about mobility solutions that can transform the quality of life of people across the world.”

The TVS RT-XD4 engine platform delivers racing thrill via 4 Dual Technologies :

• Dual Overhead Cams with downdraft port that delivers high revs and superior peak performance.
• Dual oil pump with split chamber crankcase that delivers optimum lubrication and all-range torque.
• Dual cooling jacket cylinder head with water jacket on top and oil jacket below that further increases cooling, to increase performance output.
• Dual breather system that effectively prevents oil contamination and reduces oil consumption, for consistent performance over long duration.

The engine comes with other features for refined performance and rider comfort:

• Plasma spray-coating.
• Superior thermal/heat management.
• High inertia shell bearing crankshaft.
• Helical gear driven balancer system.

This new-gen platform delivers high efficiency, while supporting ethanol-blended fuels, reduced emissions, and enhanced reliability.

Key Features of the TVS RT-XD4 Engine:

• Displacement: 299.1 cc, single-cylinder, forward-inclined engine.
• Power Output: 34.5hp 9,000 rpm, with 28.5 Nm torque @ 7,000 rpm.
• Cooling System: Liquid-cooled with dual cooling (water and oil jackets).
• 6 Speed gear box.
• Ride-by-wire throttle system.
• Assist and Slipper clutch.

Day 1 of TVS MotoSoul 4.0:

A day of unique experiences, adventure and Records.

Day 1 of TVS MotoSoul 4.0 was a thrilling showcase of creativity, community, camaraderie and a celebration of engineering excellence. Custom motorcycle builds took center stage, with three extraordinary creations based on the TVS Apache RTR 310 and TVS RONIN, crafted in collaboration with Smoked Garage (Indonesia) and TVS Motor Factory Team (India). Dirt Track Races, Stunt Competitions, Obstacle Races, Slow Bike Races and Flat Track Training sessions kept the riders engrossed.

The creatively inclined, gravitated more towards the center stage to see artist performances, moto-art booths, caricatures and tattoo art, push-up competitions, game rooms and musical performances.

Vimal Sumbly, Head Business – Premium, TVS Motor Company said, “TVS MotoSoul 4.0 is a celebration of everything we stand for, as a premium motorcycle brand — creativity, innovation, and the rider spirit. Aside of our revolutionary performance engine platform that we unveiled, this year’s event also marks the assimilation of different cultures, biker communities and varied art forms. The showcase of custom motorcycles from some of the best builders in the industry, is a personal favourite. With captivating activities, thrilling racing formats, and electrifying performances, MotoSoul 4.0 sets the standard for motorcycling events.”

Adding to the excitement, TVS Motosoul 4.0 celebrated a record-breaking 6,300-kilometer ride on the Golden Quadrilateral, atop the TVS NTORQ. Two accomplished riders – Syed Asif Ali and Shamin Khan – now have recognition from the Asia Book of Records for achieving the feat.

The day was packed with dynamic experiences, including panel discussions, freestyle acts, interactive zones, and electrifying performances by Kalamkaar and DJs Akthar & Clement, setting the tone for the festival.