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FIRST LOOK: 2023 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition

Husqvarna Motorcycles has officially unveiled its latest model, the 2023 Norden 901 Expedition, which is an upgraded version of the standard Norden 901 adventure bike.

  • The news of the imminent arrival of the Expedition first broke out in January 2023. 
  • The Expedition is the more off-road capable version of the base Norden 901.

The Norden 901 Expedition has been equipped with new hardware to make it a more travel-ready adventure motorcycle. The most significant upgrade is the new suspension system, featuring WP XPLOR forks and XPLOR PDS rear shock absorber with 240mm of travel, which is 20mm more than the stock bike.

Husqvarna hit the sweet spot by introducing a fully adjustable suspension, allowing riders to control preload, compression, and rebound damping.

The bike’s cockpit has also been upgraded for long-distance comfort, with a larger front screen fitted as standard and adjustable heated grips and rider seat. 

Additionally, the Norden 901 Expedition comes with pre-fitted soft luggage that offers 36-litres of carrying capacity in two sub-frame-mounted panniers.

Other notable additions include a center stand as standard, a heavy-duty engine guard, and a Bluetooth connectivity module, which enables on-bike calls and communication, as well as turn-by-turn navigation.

Interested buyers can order the 2023 Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition now through the official website. The motorcycle is set to arrive in Europe’s in mid-March. 

The upgraded features make this bike an ideal choice for adventure enthusiasts looking for a reliable and comfortable ride, whether it’s for a long-distance tour or a weekend getaway.

GALLERY: 2023 HUSQVARNA NORDEN 901 EXPEDITION

CFMoto 800MT Explore Edition 2023 Lancar Di Eropah – 90HP, 75Nm

CFMoto telah menaik taraf motosikal ‘adventure touring’ 800MT bagi tahun 2023 dengan memperkenalkan edisi Explore.

Menurut pengeluar motosikal dari China itu, CFMoto 800MT Explore Edition merupakan naik taraf daripada model 800MT (Sport dan Touring) yang dilancarkan tahun lepas. 

Bagi tahun 2023, 800MT Explore Edition tampil dengan sistem ‘traction control’ yang telah dikemas kini, radar RDS belakang baharu dan panel meter 8-inci MMI serba baharu. 

Bukan itu sahaja, 800MT Explore Edition juga kini didatangkan dengan tayar Michelin Anakee Adventure secara standard berbanding sebelum ini. 

Dalam pada itu, spesifikasi lain masih lagi sama seperti 800MT Touring antaranya berat 231kg, tangki 19L, kaliper brek J. Juan dengan cakera brek 320mm depan dan 260mm belakang serta ABS. 

Enjin juga kekal sama dengan platform parallel-twin 799cc 8-valve DOHC dengan penyejukan cecair yang menghasilakn 90hp pada 9,250rpm dan 75Nm pada 8,000rpm. Untuk rekod, ini adalah enjin sama yang menggerakan KTM 790 Adventure. 

Buat masa ini, CFMoto masih belum mengumumkan harga rasmi bagi 800MT Explore Edition di Eropah namun kami jangkakan perkara itu akan dilakukan tidak lama lagi. 

Husqvarna Norden 901 Expedition Confirmed For 2023

The news regarding the arrival of a more extreme version of Husqvarna’s Norden 901 first broke out in July 2022. 

  • An extreme version of Husqvarna’s Norden 901 to land in 2023. 
  • The “Expedition” could borrow much of its features from KTM’s 890 Adventure R. 

At the time, dealers were given a private showing of a prototype version of the motorcycle. 

However, the latest European type-approval documents have confirmed that the motorcycle is set for the 2023 unveiling. 

Despite the bike’s first image already making its way to social media, Husqvarna is yet to make any official announcement. 

Since the base Norden 901 is based on KTM’s 890 Adventure, we expect the “Expedition” version to use the 890 Adventure R as its basis. That said, it could feature a WP Xplor 48mm inverted front fork with 240mm of travel and a WP Xplor rear shock. 

Also, the document confirms that no change is done to the engine meaning the Expedition gets the same 889cc LC8c parallel-twin engine that makes 103hp @ 8,000rpm. 

However, the wheelbase is longer due to the longer front fork, while the bike’s overall weight also increases from 220kg to 229kg. 

Based on the videos shared on Facebook, the Expedition stands apart from the standard Norden 901 thanks to new paint and graphics, soft luggage and alloy shields. 

Next-Gen Honda CB1000R To Feature Aero Winglets And Power Hike

Honda’s flagship naked motorcycle, the CB1000R, is finally getting a worthy power hike and revised bodywork for 2023. 

  • The next-generation CB1000R will feature a more powerful engine. 
  • The CB1000R is will feature aero winglets similar to its rival.

Although Honda remained relatively quiet on the future of the CB1000R, the latest patent suggests that development is currently underway. 

The patent design, as revealed by Moto.it showcased an outline design of the upcoming CB1000R. 

 

From what we could gather, the CB1000R will feature aerodynamic winglets, following the trend of another high-performance naked motorcycle in its segment, like the Ducati Streetfighter V4.

*Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade

The winglet is placed behind the front fork and just above the radiator. 

Just like its rival, the aero winglet will not only serve as an aesthetic feature but also indicate that the CB1000R will get a significant power hike thanks to the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade engine.

The 2018 CB1000R makes 143hp and is lacking behind Ducati’s Streetfighter V4, which pumps out 200hp. 

*Ducati Streetfighter V4

However, with the new CBR1000RR-R engine, the next CB1000R could finally hit the 200hp benchmark similar to the Kawasaki Z H2 and the Streetfighter V4. 

As for when the new CB1000R could make its debut, only Honda has the definitive answer, but we expect the Japanese marquee to make a surprise unveiling at the EICMA show in November. 

Honda Wave 125i 2023 Lancar Di Thailand – Lampu LED, Suspensi Baharu

Honda Wave 125i 2023 telah pun mendarat di Thailand dan sekaligus menjadi pasaran Asia Tenggara pertama yang menerima model baharu itu.

Terdapat dua varian ditawarkan di Thailand dan dibezakan dengan rim aloi dan rim ‘spoke’ dan ditawarkan pada harga bermula dari THB54,300 (RM6.7k). 

Meskipun rupa Honda 125i tampak sama seperti model terdahulu namun generasi terbaru Honda Wave itu telah menerima beberapa peningkatan bagi 2023.

Pertamanya, Honda Wave 125i dibangunkan dengan kerangka baharu di samping dilengkapi reka bentuk berlainan yang lebih moden.

Menariknya, Wave 125i juga dijana enjin 123.94cc SOHC dengan PGM-Fi baharu. Enjin tersebut digerakkan dengna transmisi 4-kelajuan. 

Antara ciri dinaik taraf lain ditawarkan termasuk:

  • panel meter analog dan digital LCD
  • lampu belakang LED dengan bentuk X
  • lampu depan LED
  • suspensi baharu
  • ruang letak barang muat sebuah helmet
  • tangki 5.4L

MotoGP: Aprilia retain Espargaró and Viñales until 2024

Aprilia continues racing in MotoGP with Aleix Espargaró and Maverick Viñales until 2024, making it the first to announce its full rider line up beyond 2022.

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Honda NX patents leak online, small displacement variant confirmed

Patent of the upcoming Honda NX have leaked online, confirming plans of a small displacement variant.

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Jentera Ducati MotoE Jalani Ujian Di Vallelunga

Ducati telah berkongsi imej terkini mengenai jentera prototaip elektrik sulung yang akan dibekalkan sebagai jentera lumba rasmi MotoE World Cup bermula 2023.

Pengeluar motosikal berprestasi tinggi dari Itali itu giat membangunkan jentera elektrik serba baharu sejak diumumkan sebagai pembekal utama MotoE bermula 2023 menggantikan Energica Ego yang diguna pakai sejak 2019.

Selepas didedahkan kepada umum menerusi sesi pra-ujian pada Disember lalu, Ducati akhirnya mendedahkan video dan gambar yang lebih terperinci mesin MotoE – kod nama V21L – menjalani sesi ujian di Litar Vallelunga, Itali.

Bekas pelumba MotoGP, Alex de Angelis dan pelumba uji Ducati, Michelle Pirro dipertanggungjawabkan untuk menguji jentera serba baharu itu.

Walaupun ini merupakan percubaan sulung Ducati dalam pembangunan jentera elektrik, Pengarah eMobility Ducati, Roberto Cane mendakwa syarikat itu tidak pernah berhenti dalam proses pembangunan.

“Sejak kami membawa prototaip Ducati MotoE untuk sesi ujian kali pertama, projek pembangunan tidak pernah berhenti walaupun untuk sektika.

“Usaha keras pasukan telah membuahkan hasil dan memberi kami kepuasan.

“Dalam tempoh empat bulan sahaja, prototaip kami telah berjaya mendominasi beberapa litar utama di Itali di samping memberikan respon yang positif. Walaupun masih banyak yang perlu dilakukan tapi kami berada di landasan betul,” jelasnya.

Sementara itu, musim 2022 MotoE – yang juga musim terakhir bersama mesin Energica – akan membuka tirai pada 30 April ini.

SPOTTED: KTM 125 Duke To Get Major Updates For 2023

KTM’s smallest naked bike lineup, the 125 Duke, is set for a major update in 2023.

Since the motorcycle’s inception in 2007, the 125 Duke has established itself as the popular option for young and new riders.

However, while the rest of its bigger siblings are given a proper update, including the original 790 Duke, who is set to make a comeback, the smaller Duke seems to be left out. 

 But the latest report by Motorrad is about to bring joy to the 125 Duke fanboys as the Austrian firm was caught testing an updated version of baby Duke.

 

Looking at the photos, KTM has given the 125 Duke some new refreshments for 2023.

Motorrad says that KTM has revised the single-cylinder engine to ensure better ignition and power delivery while the exhaust has been shortened.

Nonetheless, the 125 Duke will retain the same steel tube frame with the engine sitting in a cast aluminium mounting. KTM also redesigned the aluminium-cast swingarm along with the subframe.

Other major highlights include new five-spoke cast wheels, front brake moving to the right side of the wheel, WP inverted forks, double LED headlights and TFT display.

Currently, there is no word from KTM regarding the launch date, but looking at how close the test mule is to a finished product, the 2023 125 Duke might break cover soon enough.

(Source: Motorrad)

Honda ST125 Dax 2023 Dirasmikan – 9.25HP, 10.8Nm

Khabar angin tentang kembalinya Honda Dax selepas menghilang lebih 40 tahun telah pun berkumandang sejak setahun yang lalu.

Majalah motosikal Jepun, Young-Machine, turut menerbitkan imej ‘render’ pada Februari lalu yang membayangkan rupa Dax tersebut.

Apa pun, Honda akhirnya merasmikan ST125 Dax untuk pasaran dunia menerusi pelancaran global yang berlangsung pada Isnin.

Diperkenalkan sebagai model 2023, Honda ST125 Dax itu akan sertai portfolio MiniMoto Honda yang dibarisi Monkey dan MSX125 Grom.

Generasi tebaru ST125 Dax ini dikuasaka enjin satu silinder 124cc SOCH dengna penyejukan udara yang berkemampuan menjana 9.25hp dan 10.8Nm. Kuasa enjin kemudiannya disalurkan kepada tayar belakang menerusi transmisi 4-kelajuan dengan bantuan klac ‘centrifugal’.

Dengan berat hanya 107 kilogram, ST125 Dax ini didatangkan dengan fork ‘upside-down’ 31mm, penyerap hentakan belakang berkembar, rim 12-inci, dan lampu LED penuh.

Motosikal terbaru Honda ini juga didatangkan dengan paparan digital LCD serta handlebar krom penuh.

Menariknya, berbanding Monkey 125 yang hanya boleh ditunggang oleh seorang sahaja, penggunaan frame besi membolehkan ST125 Dax ini menampung penunggang dan pembonceng .

Antara ciri menarik lain ditawarkan adalah:

  • cakera brek depan 220mm
  • cakera brek belakang 190mm
  • kaliper brek hidraulik
  • ABS saluran tunggal

Menurut Honda, ST125 Dax ini ditawarkan dengan dua pilihan warna; Pearl Nebula Red dan Pearl Cadet Grey.

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Ducati Malaysia Introduces The 2023 DesertX With Unique RR22 Livery – RM115,900

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Yamaha XMax 250 2023 Dah Jalani Ujian Di Malaysia, Lancar Tak Lama Lagi

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CFMoto Latest Mini-Moto The Papio XO-1  Now In Malaysia – RM8,888

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Off-Road Capable Suzuki V-Strom 1050 DE Now In Malaysia – RM88,800

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Ducati Issues Recall For 2023 Diavel V4 Due To Faulty Foot Pegs

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Bajaj Takes Over Triumph Operations In India As Part Of Strategic Partnership

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Yamaha Aerox (NVX) 155 Dapat Traction Control Bagi 2023

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Modenas Kriss 110 Dinaik Taraf Bagi Tahun 2023 – Dari RM3,917

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The Inaugural Kuala Lumpur Bike Show 2023 To Take Place In August!

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