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Suzuki GSX-R1000 Ryuyo –Suzuki Italia’s Teaser in the Flesh

Suzuki Italia had teased with a carbon-clad GSX-R1000.
The bike is officially known as the Suzuki GSX-R1000 Ryuyo and only 20 will be built.
More information will be available at its official launch during EICMA 2018.

(All photos by Suzuki Italia)

We published a report of Suzuki Italia posting a teaser pictures of a carbon-fibre-clad GSX-R1000 earlier this month. They have now unveiled the bike, known as the Suzuki GSX-R1000 Ryuyo.

It is definitely a race-ready special edition GSX-R1000, unfortunately it is not the official WSBK homologation special that we had hoped for. Still, the Ryuyo is one sexy machine!

The name “Ryuyo” is a tribute to Suzuki’s Ryuyo R&D centre which develops all of the manufacturer’s new models. Only 20 Ryuyo-spec GSX-R1000 will be built and sold at €29,990 (RM 144,935.88 as this went to press).

According to its spec sheet, the Gixxer Ryuyo makes 209bhp at 12,900 RPM and 119Nm of torque at 10,300 RPM, besides weighing only 168kg (dry), equating a 1.24 bhp per kg power-to-weight ratio.

The bike was developed with a number of high-end technical partners, including:

Yoshimura (exhaust system).

Öhlins (the rear shock is Öhlins TTX GP but the forks are Showa BFF with Öhlins NIX 30 internals).

Dunlop (KR108 and KR109 slicks).

Extreme Components (carbon airbox, carbon bodywork,GP screen, among others).

Bonamici Racing (rearset footpegs).

Brembo (brakes, of course).

K&N (air filter).

Motul (lubricants).

DID (chain and sprockets); among others.

The GSX-R1000 Ryuyo will officially debut at the EICMA 2018 show in Milan this November. More details will be available then.

Recall for the Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE and Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX

Kawasaki found the Ninja H2 SX SE and Ninja H2 SX centrestands dropping on the ground.
As such they filed for a recall with the NHTSA in America.
Both bikes are not in Malaysia yet, but the issue should be resolved when they do make it over.

The Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE and Ninja H2 SX have not arrived at our shores yet but there is already a recall campaign for them starting in the United States.

Good news is, the problem should be rectified once the bikes reach Malaysia.

The recall was filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in America.

The issue concerns the bikes’ centrestand (what we Malaysians call “full stand”) which may drop and hit the ground unexpectedly. The recall affects all 350 units of the Ninja H2 SX SE sold in the United States of America. The campaign also calls upon the Ninja H2 SX as centre stands were also fitted to them as an aftermarket option.

It was found that the centrestand pin may have been improperly welded, causing it to shift or fall off altogether as a result. In turn, it causes the spring holding the centrestand to detach, and the centrestand drops onto the ground, ultimately.

Great if you are one who are crazy enough to use the centrestand as a spark/fire starter, but no, it is dangerous!

The Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX and its higher-spec’d Ninja H2 SX SE are supercharged sport-tourers based on the manic Ninja H2 and Ninja H2R supercharged superbikes. The manufacturer claims 201 bho and over 137 Nm of torque. First unveiled at the 2017 EICMA show, the bikes started production this year.

Kawasaki Motors (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. has announced earlier that the models will make their way to Malaysia in the May/second quarter of the year, but the plan has since been delayed.

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor Launches 2018 NVX Grand Prix Edition

The 2018 Yamaha NVX Grand Prix Edition commemorates Hong Leong Yamaha Motor’s involvement in MotoGP.
It is finished in the factory YZF-M1 racer paint scheme.
Priced from RM 10,606.00 (basic selling price inclusive of 0% SST and not on-the-road).

As the Malaysian MotoGP 2018 round draws near, Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) has launched the Yamaha NVX Grand Prix Special Edition.

This special edition also commemorates HLYM’s participation in MotoGP every year.

It is only fitting that HLYM does so as the Yamaha NVX was launched three years back at the Malaysian MotoGP round, with Valentino Rossi as the distinguished guest. He legendary rider also took part in unveiling and signing the NVX, also called the Aerox, during the event.

This special edition NVX is finished in Yamaha’s signature racing blue, as inspired by the YZF-M1 factory race bikes campaigned by Valentino Rossi and Maverick Vinalez in the premier motorcycle racing championship.

Owners who purchase the Grand Prix edition will receive an exclusive riding jacket branded with NVX GP Edition patches and a Certificate of Ownership. This means the motorcycle is certified as the genuine GP Edition.

The Yamaha NVX GP Edition will be available at authorized Yamaha dealers commencing 21^st September 2018. HLYM has set the price at RM 10, 606.00 (basic selling price with 0% SST and not on-the-road), which is a RM 700 premium over the standard model.

Booby Trap at Motorcycle Lane Almost Beheaded Motorcyclist

Mohamad Afiq posted on his Facebook account that he contacted a booby trap on a motorcycle lane.
A fishing line was strung across the motorcycle lane, cutting his neck and damaging his helmet.
The location is the near the exit from DUKE highway to Taman Rowther and Taman Koperasi Polis 1, Gombak.

Just as we were writing a retort against a case of The Star publishing a “report” complaining about motorcycles invading the main throughway on the Federal Highway, a motorcyclist’s posting on his Facebook page has gone viral when he reported that he was almost beheaded by a booby trap strung across a motorcycle lane.

Mohamad Afiq Izwan Ismail, a university student, posted that the incident occurred around 6.30pm on Monday (17^th September). His neck and helmet apparently came into contact with a fishing line which was hung across the exit from DUKE highway to Taman Rowther and Taman Koperasi Polis 1 in Gombak.

“This is not a myth, as it happened to me,” he said in his post. “There’s some heartless human being who placed this trap near the corner. This is a fishing line which is rough. It’s painful!”

He echoed the concerns of many motorcyclists in the Klang Valley, as another rider was also snared by such a trap at the Federal Highway’s motorcycle lane last year. There have also been reported cases of armed robbery at night.

Mohamad Afiq posted a picture of his neck. He also claimed that his helmet (the chin strap, judging by the picture) was damaged.

“Imagine if someone sped through the lane without wearing a helmet. Wouldn’t the neck be cut?” he continued.

“A reminder to all those living in Gombak to be careful while travelling through this area especially at night.”

He had lodged a police report regarding the matter.

BMW Motorrad Officially Unveils New 2019 R 1250 GS and R 1250 RT

BMW Motorrad are quick to officially roll out the new 2019 R 1250 GS and R 1250 RT.
Both bikes will receive the new 1254cc Boxer with Shift Cam.
Both models will also see a number of upgrades besides the engine.

(Pictures courtesy of BMW Motorrad.)

Yes, as we had published earlier, BMW Motorrad decided to unveil the R 1250 GS and R 1250 RT even before the Intermot show.

So, what is all the bru-ha-ha with these two bikes, you ask?

The BMW R 1200 GS is simply the world’s best-selling motorcycle and is the cash cow for the Bavarian manufacturer. But other manufacturers are starting to encroach into BMW’s market share and it is time to move the yardstick. The obvious part to start with is obviously the liquid/air-cooled Boxer engine which began production in 2013.

As we had reported earlier, the new 1254cc Boxer is now equipped with Shift Cam, BMW’s variable valve timing apparatus. The powerplant now yields 136 bhp and 143 Nm of torque. 136 bhp is still behind the likes of the 160 bhp KTM 1290 Super Adventure among others, but according to BMW, even 125 bhp was enough.

Anyway, let us get on with a few details of the new models.

2019 BMW R 1250 GS

The 2019 GS is looks outwardly similar to the current R 1200 GS except for a few changes.

Standard equipment will include Road and Rain riding modes, ASC (automatic Stability Control), HSC (Hill Start Control) and ABS Pro (Cornering ABS).
An optional Riding Modes Pro package which adds Dynamic riding mode and Dynamic Traction Control (DBC).

Specifically for the R 1250 GS, the package further adds Dynamic Pro, Enduro and Enduro Pro.
There is also Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) which prevents unintentional acceleration when braking.

2019 R 1250 GS in Exclusive paint scheme

The R 1250 GS will get a new 6.5” full-colour TFT display. Vehicle and connectivity functions are controlled via the standard BMW Motorrad Multi-Controller wheel.
LED lighting is standard, while LED DRL is optional.

Optional “Next Generation” Dynamic ESA is available for the GS. ESA (Electronic Suspension Adjustment).
As with the current ESA and ESA Dynamic systems, the suspension load and damping characteristics can be selected with the press of a switch, but adds a number more modes such as “Dynamic” and “Dynamic Pro,” plus “Enduro” and “Enduro Pro” just for the GS.

The new R 1250 GS will line up includes an off-road oriented R 1250 GS HP.
The HP is loaded up to the gills with off-road equipment. Optional for HP is the sports suspension with extended travel.

There are four new colour schemes – two basic and two in striking style.
The basic versions are Blackstorm metallic and Cosmic Blue metallic. On the striking side, one is the Exclusive which combines Blackstrom metallic and Night Black.

The other is the HP, finished in BMW’s racing colours and emphasizes off-road capabilities.

2019 BMW R 1250 RT

Much of the updates to the R 1250 GS were carried over to the R 1250 RT.
The new RT looks similar to the current R 1200 RT at first glance but there are a number of distinguishing differences, apart from the cylinder head covers.

The front brake calipers have been uprated, there are engine spoilers underneath the stator cover, the exhaust downpipes curve further back, and of course, the R 1250 RT badge.

The engine tuning, performance and gearing ratios are unchanged from the GS.

There are also two riding modes, “Road” and “Rain” besides ASC (automatic Stability Control) and HSC (Hill Start Control) as standard.

2019 R 1250 RT in Option 719 Spezial colour scheme

The RT gets a 5.7” full-colour TFT display, flanked by analog speedometer and tachometer, but no connectivity options yet.

Owners can upgrade to “Next Generation” Dynamic ESA; an option unavailable on the current R 1200 RT.

LED headlights and LED DRL are optional.

2019 R 1250 RT in Option 719 Spezial colour and optional brown seat

Colour options are basic option in Alpine White, Option 719 Spezial in Blue Planet metallic and Sparkling Storm metallic, Sport option in Mars Red metallic, Elegance in Carbon Black metallic.

BMW Motorrad Officially Unveils new 1250cc Boxer Engine

BMW Motorrad has unveiled the new R 1250 GS and R 1250 RT along with the new Boxer engine.
The new 1254cc engine is the fifth 4-valve Boxer version.
It boasts a 9% gain in power and 14% in torque, plus 4% reduction in fuel consumption.

(All pictures courtesy of BMW Motorrad.)

It was BMW Motorrad’s worst secret, because the news of a new 1250cc Boxer engine and RT broke out in the open as soon as they started working on the project. Hence probably why BMW decided to roll out the specs and features of the 2019 R 1250 GS and R 1250 RT even before the expected launch at Intermot.

For your information, the German manufacturer has followed their tradition of launching both new GS and RT simultaneously.

We have covered most of the techs of the new 1254cc Boxer with Shift Cam variable valve timing, so far but here is a little bit more about the new engine since the full spec sheets have been released, also.

BMW 1250 Boxer with Shift Cam

We have previously shown the illustration of the workings of the new Shift Cam technology, so please click on this link for more information and the video.

The new Boxer produces 136 bhp (100 kW) at 7,750 RPM and 143 Nm of torque at 6,250 RPM, a 14% gain.
Comparatively, the current 1174cc engine produces 125 bhp (92 kW) and 125 Nm of torque at the same RPMs respectively. (Please refer to the dyno chart below, courtesy of mcnew.com.au)

Referring to the graph, horsepower is as linear as before, but the biggest gain for torque is from 5,000 RPM onwards.
There is 110 Nm (77% of maximum) on tap from 2,000 RPM, building to just over 120 Nm (84%) at 3,000 RPM.

This means there is acceleration practically anytime the rider opens the throttle.
The new engine gains up to 4% better fuel economy, while trading 5kg extra.

There is a new BMS-O engine control unit (ECU), slipper clutch as standard (finally!), upgraded lubrication and cooling system, quieter toothed (HyVo) timing chains, and two knock sensors.
The transmission has also been refined further.

That is it for now. Check back with us tonight as we take a closer look at both the new models.

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Suzuki Italia had teased with a carbon-clad GSX-R1000.

The bike is officially known as the Suzuki GSX-R1000 Ryuyo and only 20 will be built.

More information will be available at its official launch during EICMA 2018.

Kawasaki found the Ninja H2 SX SE and Ninja H2 SX centrestands dropping on the ground.

As such they filed for a recall with the NHTSA in America.

Both bikes are not in Malaysia yet, but the issue should be resolved when they do make it over.

The 2018 Yamaha NVX Grand Prix Edition commemorates Hong Leong Yamaha Motor’s involvement in MotoGP.

It is finished in the factory YZF-M1 racer paint scheme.

Priced from RM 10,606.00 (basic selling price inclusive of 0% SST and not on-the-road).

Mohamad Afiq posted on his Facebook account that he contacted a booby trap on a motorcycle lane.

A fishing line was strung across the motorcycle lane, cutting his neck and damaging his helmet.

The location is the near the exit from DUKE highway to Taman Rowther and Taman Koperasi Polis 1, Gombak.

BMW Motorrad are quick to officially roll out the new 2019 R 1250 GS and R 1250 RT.

Both bikes will receive the new 1254cc Boxer with Shift Cam.

Both models will also see a number of upgrades besides the engine.

2019 BMW R 1250 GS

2019 BMW R 1250 RT

BMW Motorrad has unveiled the new R 1250 GS and R 1250 RT along with the new Boxer engine.

The new 1254cc engine is the fifth 4-valve Boxer version.

It boasts a 9% gain in power and 14% in torque, plus 4% reduction in fuel consumption.

BMW 1250 Boxer with Shift Cam

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