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BMW Motorrad Malaysia Introduces 3-Year Warranty and 3-Year Roadside Assistance

BMW Motorrad Malaysia launched two new programs.
They are the 3-Year Warranty and 3-Year Roadside Assistance.
The company also released the prices of their motorcycles effective 1^stJanuary 2019.

BMW Motorrad Malaysia has launched a 3-Year Warranty and 3-Year Roadside Assistance programs. The programs set the benchmark for premium motorcycle ownership in Malaysia.

Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia, Harald Hoelzl said that the programs offer a complete peace of mind to customers, as part of an ownership experience. Additionally, it is how the company differentiate themselves from other makers in the industry.

The all-new BMW Motorrad 3-Year Warranty Program is supported by BMW Group AG. It covers free repairs and parts replacement for manufacturer or material defect, regardless of mileage.

On the other hand, the Roadside Assistance Program allows customers to get hold of a team of specialists who are on standby 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Services are in the form of professional and expert support during emergencies, including towing should there be a breakdown.

The program is applicable to all BMW motorcycles registered from 1^stJanuary 2019 onwards. However, it does not apply to the HP4 Race.

Please log on to https://www.bmw-motorrad.com.my/en/service/services/warranty.htmlfor more information on the new programs.

BMW Malaysia also released the latest 2019 prices of their motorcycles, including projected monthly repayment figures under BMW Credit financing.

Shell Malaysia Wants to Send You to New Zealand, South Korea or Italy

Shell Malaysia officially launched their Win a Trip with Shell contest.
A winner is picked every week.
The winner can choose among New Zealand, South Korea or Italy for their dream holiday.

Shell Malaysia announced the first winner of the Win a Trip with Shell contest during its official launch today. A winner is chosen each week and they can request a holiday package among New Zealand, South Korea or Italy.

The first winner, Wan Muhammad Fathi Bin Wan Nik Kamal chose New Zealand as his dream destination.

To qualify for this contest, a customer needs to do the following:

Spend a minimum of RM40 at Shell retail stations nationwide.
Choose your favourite holiday destination among Italy, New Zealand or South Korea.
Submit the form with valid and eligible receipt(s).

Customers can purchase any of the following products:

Shell fuels.
Shell lubricants.
Products sold in Shell Select and Kedai (not including tobacco products, top-up via e-Pay, or Touch N Go top-up).

Shairan Huzani Husain, Managing Director of Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn. Bhd. and Shell Timur Sdn. Bhd. said, “Customers are our priority here at Shell and we aim to make life’s journeys better for all. We recognize Malaysian’s love for gaining new experiences through travelling and from that, we derived the Win a Trip with Shell contest as a way for us to turn everyday journeys into a memorable and rewarding experience that our customres can look forward to this new year.”

Additionally, there will be roadshows across the nation featuring interactive set-ups to showcase the grand prizes. Customers who choose Italy can try their hands on an F1 simulator. On the other hand, customers who opt for New Zealand can try a Haka chant. As for customers who choose South Korea, they can dance-off to K-Pop music.

The roadshows are happening at Tesco Kepong (11^thto 13^thJanuary), Sunway Pyramid (17^thto 20^thJanuary), East Coast Mall, Kuantan (31^stJanuary to 3^rdFebruary), KSL City Mall, Johor Bahru (15^thto 17^thFebruary), Queensbay Mall, Penang (21^stto 24^thFebruary), and AEON Station 18, Ipoh (26^thFebruary to 3^rdMarch).

Please visit https://www.shell.com.my/percutianimpianfor more details.

Free Motorcycle License in Terengganu from 1st February

The Terengganu state government is offering free motorcycle licences.
The programme starts from 1^stFebruary and ends on 1^stMarch 2019
It is open for residents from 16- to 40-years-old.

The Terengganu state government is offering free motorcycle license beginning 1^stFebruary 2019.

The offer assists residents aged 16- to 40-years-old in the state to obtain their B2 motorcycle license. An estimated 25,000 candidates are expected to take part in the Lesen Motosikal Terengganu Sejahtera (LMTS).

Registration via an online portal and manual means will open from 1^stFebruary until 1^stMarch 2019.

The Chairman of the state’s Youth Development and Sports, and Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Committee Wan Sukairi Wan Abdullah told Harian Metro that Terengganu’s youth will reap the benefits of the programme.

“We will hold a meeting with the agencies involved, besides promoting and sending the forms to each state legislative assembly (DUN), Institute Modal Insan Terengganu Sejahtera (i-MiTS) and Majlis Pengurusan Komuniti Kampung (MPKK),” said Wan Sukairi.

He added, “Candidates can send the filled forms to the nearest MPKK, DUN’s office and MPKK. There, the applications will be vetted against the set conditions.”

The offering of free motorcycle licenses is part of the state government’s 14^thGeneral Elections Manifesto and promise if they win the state. A total of RM 7 million will be allocated for the programme following the tabling of state’s budget.

Man Fails Driving Test and Threatens JPJ Officer with Knife

An 18-year-old man threatened a JPJ Officer with a knife after failing his driving test.
He had committed numerous traffic offences including running a red light during the test.
He had failed the fourth time.

A man who failed his driving test threatened the JPJ (Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan – Road Transport Ministry) Officer with a knife. The incident happened in Batang Benar, Mantin, Negeri Sembilan.

According to the Nilai District Chief of Police, Superintendent Mohd. Nor Marzukee Besar, the 18-year-old man had committed a number of traffic offences, including not stopping at a red light. As such, the JPJ tester instructed the man stop the vehicle after the traffic lights junction. While switching seats, the suspect pulled out a 30-centimetre knife from his backpack.

The suspect pushed the knife against the JPJ Officer’s right rib cage, demanding to be allowed to pass the exam. Fortunately, the Officer managed to open his door and leave the car. He then called his supervisor who notified the police.

The police arrested the suspect and brought him into the Mantin Police Station. The Police Chief said that the suspect tested negative for drugs. He will be charged under Section 506 of the Penal Code (Seksyen 506 Kanun Keseksaan) for criminal intimidation, if found guilty.

He had failed the test the fourth time.

Source: Info Roadblock JPJ/Polis

MotoGP Surgeon: “I don’t understand how Marquez won the title”

Marc Marquez is undergoing a six-week recovery after a surgery to his left shoulder.
MotoGP Surgeon, Dr. Xavier Mir was amazed at how the rider won the championship with his damaged shoulder.
The pre-season HRC shakedown run is from 1^stto 3^rdFebruary.

Marc Marquez had another crazy MotoGP season in 2018 but sealing the championship was what mattered most.

He then went a surgery to correct his left should which he first dislocated in 2013 after the post-season tests at Valencia and Jerez. Dr. Xavier Mir, MotoGP’s surgeon found that the damage required complex surgery to fix. Dr. Mir said after the surgery, “I do not understand how Marc was able to win the world title like that.”

Marquez is now working hard on the road towards full fitness as part of his six-week recovery plan. He needs to be in shape for the first 2019 HRC shakedown test from 1^stto 3^rdFebruary. The first official pre-season test (Winter Test) is from 6^thto 8^thFebruary. Both tests will be held at the Sepang International Circuit.

The 5-time World Champion is currently working with physiotherapist Carlo Garcia who is part of the Clinica Mobile medical team.

Marquez suffered recurring shoulder dislocation throughout 2018, including when Scott Redding congratulated him during the celebrations at Motegi.

Avanzando en la recuperación. Primeros ejercicios de estabilidad!
Recovery in progress. First stability exercises!?? pic.twitter.com/j2jKRMdLWQ

— Marc Márquez (@marcmarquez93) January 7, 2019

New Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Tech for new Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade?

Honda filed for a patent for their new variable valve timing technology (VVT).
Could this be fitted to the new CBR1000RR Fireblade?
VVT offers both power and adherence to emissions standards.

Honda filed for a patent for a new variable valve timing (VVT) technology recently. Could it be for the new Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade most probably due in 2020? Or could it be fitted over other ranges of models, as well?

Honda’s new VVT system is akin to the BMW ShiftCam system which switches cams.

Each cylinder is fitted with two distinct cam lobes, one for low revs and another for higher revs. Like BMW’s system, the camshaft is slid back and forth to allow the appropriate cam to act on the finger followers, which in turn push open the valves. However, Honda’s system differs by having the system on the exhaust cam, as well.

This new system is different from Honda’s own iconic Variable Valve Timing & Lift Electronic Control (VTEC). It engages or disengages one set of cam lobes depending on engine load, whereas the new system’s cam lobes all spin at the same time.

Variable valve timing technology is not new in the world of motorcycles. As emission standards become tougher while the demand for more power grows at the same time, VVT is the only way to go. (Please click here to learn more about VVT and DVT.)

Almost all manufacturers employ VVT technology nowadays, although it is starting to be a trend among sportbikes. Heck, even the Yamaha N-Max, NVX and X-Max scooters feature VVT.

But it was Honda who first introduced VTEC to the in the 1989 Integra. It took another decade before it was adopted by the Honda CB400 Super Four VTEC in 1999. Since then, the Ducati Multistrada 1200 and its successor the Multistrada 1260, Kawasaki 1400GTR, Suzuki GSX-R1000 employ one form of VVT or another.