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CONFIRMED: Kawasaki To Roll Out Three Electric Motorcycles In 2022

Kawasaki has announced that the company will unveil three electric motorcycles in 2022.

The announcement came from Kawasaki Motors President Hiroshi Ito during his keynote address at Kawasaki’s EICMA presentation.

The announcement also confirmed the Japanese marquee plans to develop ten electric and hybrid motorcycles by 2025.

Nevertheless, it is still too early to discuss the kind of models that could be electrified by 2022.

But knowing that the firm recently ran a test on a Ninja 400 based electric motorcycle could also mean a production version is already in the works.

During the speech, Ito-san addresses the company’s commitment to pushing for a new power source that includes hydrogen and hybrids.

Looking at the level of commitment shown by Team Green, Kawasaki may well be on its way to becoming the pioneer of a new future for motorcycles.

Moto Guzzi Unveils Limited Edition 2022 V85 TT Guardia d’Honore

In honour of a long-standing partnership with the Italian President’s security, Cuirassiers Regiment, Moto Guzzi has unveiled the limited edition V85 TT Guardia d’Honore.

Presented to the President of Italy, Sergio Mattarella, the special bike sports a gloss black livery with white accents painted at the front mudguard, fuel tank, side panels and windscreen.

The V85 TT Guardia d’Honore also features a taller windscreen, a centre stand, engine guard and auxiliary LED lights.

Customers can also get their hands on model-specific side panniers.

According to Moto Guzzi, there are only 1,946 units available with each bike will have the unit number engraved on the handlebar riser.

Nevertheless, the V85 TT Guardia d’Honore continue to make 80hp @ 7,750rpm and 80Nm @ 5,000rpm from the 853cc transverse V-Twin air-cooled engine.

All modern electronics including traction control, TFT display also available as standard.

Dominar Rides Takes Owners On An Adventure To Rimba Valley Motocamp

Following the success of Dominar Rides to Ipoh, the journey continues with a new group of Dominar owners, to a new location.

The focus of the Dominar Rides is to have a new experience for each ride and to enable a different group of owners to share the experience.

This time around, the participants of the second ride enjoyed a tricky ride to Rimba Valley Motocamp, located at Janda Baik, Pahang.

As usual, the riders got together at Circle Cafe, Kelana Jaya, for a light breakfast and briefing.

Upon arrival at the cafe, every rider is obligated to take the Covid-19 screening test to ensure the safety of everyone.

The convoy rolled out at 9.30 am and made a quick stop at the famous BHP Karak petrol station before continuing to Genting Sempah.

The ride up to Rimba Valley Motocamp allows all riders to test out the Modenas Dominar D400 capabilities going through tight corners and uneven terrain.

Interestingly enough, the riders were able to experience a short ‘off-road’ with their Dominar upon arrival at Rimba Valley before Captain Nik Huzlan led them to the campsite for lunch.

The adventure did not stop there as owners of the first-generation Dominar were given a chance to test out the new Dominar D400 UG.

The host, Capt. Nik also took a few riders for a knee-deep river-crossing challenge with the new Dominar D400 UG located about a kilometre away from the camp.

Despite the short route from KL to Janda Baik, it was quite an adventure for the rest of the convoy. And one that will not be forgotten anytime soon.

Meanwhile, the next Dominar Ride will take a new batch of owners on an adventure to Pengkalan Balak, Melaka on the 27th of November.

Honda Unveils Updated CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP With 30th Anniversary Livery

The Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP gets engine updates and more for 2022.

Although major parts of the CBR1000RR-R SP remains the same, the flagship superbike from Honda has been refined for better mid-range acceleration, something that could also help HRC at the WorldSBK.

While peak power remains at 214hp @ 14,500rpm, Honda has revamped the intake ports, airbox and mid-section exhaust.

Interestingly, Honda also increased the final drive sprocket to 43 from the previous 40.

Moving on to electronics, Honda has improved the traction control with a new algorithm for better rear-wheel traction followed by revised Nissin callipers.

Meanwhile, the standard Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade now gets an electronic steering damper along with Showa suspension.

Other key features include:

LED light setup
TFT dash
engine braking
traction control
wheelie control
launch control
cornering ABS

Nonetheless, the main aspect that caught our attention is of course the 30th Anniversary livery that gives a nod to the 1992 Honda Fireblade.

According to the Japanese marquee, the bodywork is carried out by Hiroaki Tsukui, the same man behind the original Fireblade livery in 1992.

2022 Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello Breaks Cover – With Öhlins Semi-Active Suspension

The V100 Mandello is not just another new motorcycle coming from Moto Guzzi, it also represents the brand bold move into the 21st century.

This is due to the fact that the V100 is the first production motorcycle to feature semi-active suspension, 6-axis IMU, cornering ABS, quickshifter and a liquid-cooled engine.

Basically, it is the first Moto Guzzi with everything modern and we are surprised that the V100 Mandello even has an adaptive aerodynamics package.

Nevertheless, as a sport-touring machine, the V100 Mandello still sport the classic element of a Moto Guzzi.

The V100 Mandello makes 115hp and 105Nm @ 3,500rpm from its 1,042cc transverse 90-degree V-Twin engine. The engine is also 103mm shorter than the V85 TT platform.

Thanks to a lower positioning of the drive shaft, the V100 Mandello offers a smooth ride during accelerating and decelerating on par to a bike with a chain drive.

It also features a 17.5L fuel tank and a large saddle comfortable for riders and pillion.

However, to increase comfort, the V100 is equipped with adaptive air deflectors located at the front fairing which extend to different degrees depending on the riding mode and bike speed.

According to Moto Guzzi, air deflectors can reduce wind disturbance up to 22%.

Moving on to the best bits, the V100 gets Öhlins semi-active suspension, traction control, three engine maps, and three engine braking that can be accessed via a 5″ TFT display.

The higher-spec V100 Mandello also features a quickshifter, heated grips, Moto Guzzi multimedia package and a smartphone connector.

FIRST LOOK: 2022 Honda ADV 350

Following the success of the Honda X-ADV 750 and ADV 150, the Japanese firm decided to expand the adventure scooter range with the 2022 ADV 350.

While waiting for the new ADV-ish scooter to make its way to Malaysia, let’s check out what the new motorcycle has to offer.

The ADV 350 makes 29.2hp and 31.5Nm thanks to the 330cc single-cylinder eSP engine and mated to a fully automatic CVT transmission.

It also features Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) that helps the rear wheel from breaking traction during acceleration.

Despite coming with a Showa 37mm inverted front fork, it is non-adjustable however the twin Showa piggyback offers spring-preload adjustment.

With an 11.7L fuel tank, Honda claimed the Italian-designed ADV 350 can take you up to 320 kilometres making it the best scooter for daily and touring purposes.