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Yamaha Jog 125 Scooter Launch In Japan – RM7.1k

Compact scooters is the preferred choice for daily commuting around the city. Which is why pint sized scooters are always in demand even for those who rides big bikes.

Yamaha Jog makes a comeback in 2022 with an all-new engine.
Features spacious underseat storage and equipped with Yamaha’s Smart Motor Generator for quieter startups.

Countries in Asia including Japan are always seeking for pint-sized scooters to stroll around town at ease. As such, Yamaha has released another budget friendly scooter in the form of the Jog 125.

If the Jog nameplate sounds familiar that’s because the a scooter with the same name made its debut back in 1983.

At the time, the Jog is equipped with a small 2-stroke engine but the latest generation Jog is powered by a 125cc single cylinder Yamaha Blue Core engine capable of producing a reasonable 8.2hp.

Despite its small size, Yamaha claimed the Jog 125 has a range of 200km with a full tank and has a spacious 21.3L of underseat storage.

Also important to point out is that the Jog 125 comes with Yamaha’s Smart Motor Generator (SMG) which function as the bike’s stator as well as starter motor.

This allows the bike to execute silent startups.

In addition, the Jog 125 only weighs at just 95kg, making it easy for riders to manoeuvre the bike around town and tight traffic easily.

There’s also a hook at the front for you to hang your groceries bag if needed.

The Yamaha Jog 125 is on sale in Japan for JPY225,200 (RM7.1k).

Yamaha NVX 155 Gets New Visuals For 2022 – From RM9,598

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor has introduced four new exciting colours for the 2022 Yamaha NVX 155.

HLYM best selling scooter gets refresh visuals for 2022.
The NVX 155 makes 15hp and 13.9Nm.

The ABS trim now available in Mystique Ruby and Platinum Navy while the base model gets Cyan and Matt Grey colour scheme.

According to HLYM press statement, all models with the new colourway are already available at every authorized dealership with a starting price of RM9,598 for the base model and RM11,498 for the ABS trim.

As usual, customers are entitled for a special Yamaha disc lock worth RM100 with every purchase of the Yamaha NVX 155.

Powering the Yamaha NVX 155 is a 155cc single-cylinder SOCH with VVA engine capable of producing 15hp @ 8,000rpm and 13.9Nm @ 6,500rpm.

2022 Yamaha TMax Tech Max 560 Roll Out In Malaysia – RM74,998

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) has officially launched the new Yamaha TMax Tech Max 560 for the Malaysian market.

All 35 units of the first batch 2022 TMax Tech Max is sold out.
The new TMax Tech Max is a complete knockdown (CKD) unit manufactured from HLYM plant in Sungai Buloh.

The 2022 TMax get sportier style, compact body, and updated wheels and suspension.

At the core of the update is a new radical Supersport-inspired design thanks to a new aluminium frame and sportier riding ergonomics contributed by a slightly aggressive position.

Yamaha also equipped the new TMAX with a revamped adjustable screen with central air vent intake that helps reduce wind pressure.

The maxi-scooter also gets a reshaped front end, slimmer waist and new dual LED headlights that create a sportier front fascia.

The new TMAX is also lighter thanks to a new lighter Spin Forged 10-spoke wheels that helps to reduce front inertia by 10% and 6% at the rear.

It also come equipped with Bridgestone Battlax SC2 tires as standard.

The 2022 TMAX also features a higher-spec 41mm USD front forks and a new single-shock rear.

Nonetheless, the new TMAX and makes the same 47hp and 55.7Nm of torque from the 560cc parallel-twin engine.

Other exciting features include an all-new 7″ full-colour TFT with smartphone connectivity and Garmin maps connectivity replacing the analogue meter and LCD display available on the 2021 model.

More Honda XL750 Transalp Details Emerge

Honda’s latest patent filings have provided us with the opportunity to take a peek at what’s in store for us for the upcoming Honda XL750 Transalp.

The Transalp is likely to share similar specification with the Hornet 750.
The middleweight ADV will share the same 755cc parallel-twin engine.

This is the first time such details are revealed to the public just weeks after the middleweight adventure bike was spotted during a promotional exercise.

So far, we know that the XL750 Transalp is fitted with the same 755cc parallel-twin engine featured on the recently revealed Honda Hornet 750.

Also, thanks to the Hornet’s global unveiling, we know the engine makes 92hp and 75Nm. However, whether the Transalp will feature the same power band still remains to be seen.

Nonetheless, we expect Honda to revise the parallel-twin engine for more grunt in the low-to-mid ranges to suit the adventure bike character.

Despite the differences in characteristics, the Transalp will share the same frame as the Hornet. Such effort is common for Honda, especially for its 500cc and 11000cc range.

Based on the previous spy shots, we can also confirm that the Transalp and Hornet will share a similar front headlamp and tailpipe.

According to the Italian publication, Motoclclismo, it is likely that the two will also share similar electronics, including the TFT instrument cluster, riding modes and Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC)

However, the Transalp is fitted with a longer swingarm and 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels, and longer suspension travel. As expected, the seat is also taller and wider.

Currently, there is no word from Honda on when the Transalp will make its official debut, but one thing is for sure it will happen soon. Stay tuned to find out!

2023 BMW M 1000 RR Gets Revised Aerodynamics, Higher Max Speed

BMW has updated its flagship M 1000 RR homologation-special superbike for 2023.

2023 M 1000 RR gets new bodywork and aerodynamics.
The M 1000 RR now achieved better front and rear grip.

The WorldSBK machine gets extensive wind tunnel testing for 2023 which resulted to a higher max speed without increasing the 999cc inline-four power output that continue to pumps out 205hp and 112Nm.

As such, BMW is confident the M 1000 RR will be at the front of 2023 racing calendar.

“We have achieved an engineering masterpiece in the aerodynamic development of the M RR due to our unwavering ambition, total passion and technical finesse.

“Thanks to countless hours in the wind tunnel as well as in road tests, we were able to considerably increase the top speed with unchanged engine output and at the same time significantly increase the downforce, also when banking in corners.

“Our development work will be rewarded with racing success,” said Project Manager Christian Gonschor.

The 2023 M 1000 RR is able to achieved the new mark thanks to a taller windscreen and a redesigned carbon-fiber fairing that boost the aerodynamic aspect of the motorcycle.

BMW also completely revised the aero winglets to improved tire contact with close to 22.6kg of downforce created at 298km/h and 5.7kg at 150km/h.

Also new on the 2023 M 1000 RR is the introduction of MotoGP-derived carbon-fiber air cooling ducts that’s integrated into the front fender and fork guards.

BMW claimed that the air ducts is capable to reduce the temperature of the radially-mounted M brake callipers by 10-degrees celsius.

Meanwhile, the M Competition Package inclides GPS laptrigger, DLC-coated M Endurance chain, clear anodized swingarm and more carbon fibre components.

FIRST LOOK: 2023 BMW M 1000 R

BMW has officially unveiled the all-new 2023 BMW M 1000 R just weeks after its trademark filings were submitted in Europe.

The M 1000 R makes 205hp and 112Nm.
Features wider handlebar, taller peak torque and unique electronic package.
The roadster/hypernaked machine is the second M-branded motorcycle introduced by BMW after the M 1000 RR.

While the M 1000 R makes used of the M 1000 RR 999cc powertrain, the engine has been reworked to provide a higher peak torque from 10,000rpm to 12,000rpm.

As a result, the engine is now quieter and with a higher redline of 14,600rpm, well over the S 1000 R’s 12,000rpm limit.

The M 1000 R also features shorter gear ratios in 4th, 5th and 6th gear and shorter rear sprocket than the S 1000 R.

Also fitted as standard on the M 1000 R is BMWs Shift Assistant Pro, allowing an up-and-down clutchless shifts and can be adjusted from conventional gear to GP gear.

Electronically, the M 1000 R gets several riding modes including Rain, Road, Dynamic and Race with the addition of track-centric Race Pro 1, Race Pro 2 and Race Pro 3.

Other electronic features inlcude Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) with 6-axis sensor and lean angle sensor. The DTC package includes wheelie-limitation function, pit lane limiter, launch control and hill-start control (HSC).

Of course, the most notable aspect of the new M 1000 R is the existence of aero winglets on the side panels.

BMW claimed that the winglets are not purely for aesthetic purposes but also adds 10kg of downforce at 218km/h.

The M 1000 R is suspended by an all-black 45mm upside-down fork (preload/compression/rebound adjustable) with 119mm of travel and a rear shock with 116mm of travel.

In addition, BMW also threw in the Dynamic Damping Control (DDC) (electronic suspension) as standard.

Braking is done with twin 320mm steel disc mated to a 4-pot callipers up front and single 220mm steel disc with aluminium single-piston floating callipers at the rear.

That said, ABS Pro comes as standard including Brake Slide Assist that allow riders to slide the M 1000 R into the turns.

Meanwhile, information is delivered to the rider via a 6.4-inch TFT instrument display with customizable display options.

Should you think the M 1000 R need more juice, BMW is offering the M Competition Package which includes the M GPS Laptrigger suite, carbon wheels, front and rear fenders, tank covers and a carbon chain guard.