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Harley-Davidson Unveils New X 500 Roadster In China – 47HP, 48Nm

Harley-Davidson has made headlines once again with the launch of its new X 500 roadster, just weeks after unveiling the X 350 and “leaked” spy shots of the Hero MotoCorp-developed 4XX.

The X500 is the result of a partnership between Harley-Davidson and Chinese brand QJ Motor.
The motorcycle is based on the Benelli Leoncino 500.

Sharing many components with the Leoncino, the X500 boasts a 500cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine, producing 47hp and 46Nm, as well as a steel tube frame, 50mm USD fork, offset monoshock, and 17-inch alloy wheels. However, the X500 sets itself apart visually with its neoteric styling, taking cues from the Harley-Davidson XR1200X.

The bike’s features are minimal, including a monopod semi-digital instrument console with a digital inset and dual-channel ABS as the only electronic aid.

The only notable departure from the classic Harley-Davidson aesthetic is the integration of rear indicators with the tail lights.

With a kerb weight of 208kg, the X500 is a heavy machine that promises to deliver the signature Harley-Davidson riding experience while appealing to a wider global audience.

Benelli Malaysia Launches New TNT25N – 25.5HP, RM12,998

Benelli Malaysia has unveiled its latest model, the TNT25N, aimed at motorcycle enthusiasts looking for a machine that is both easy to handle and powerful.

The TNT25N is available in Malaysia in three colours: Power Black, Strength Red, and Golden Yellow.
The TNT25N makes 25.5hp and 21.2Nm.

Equipped with a single-cylinder, DOHC, 249cc, liquid-cooled engine mated to a six-speed transmission, the TNT25N is capable of delivering a maximum power output of 25.5Hp at 9,250rpm and a torque of 21.2Nm at 8,000rpm. The bike features bright headlights, LED signal lamps, and a digital meter panel. The brake system uses a single 260 mm disc in the front and a single 240 mm disc on the rear.

The TNT25N also boasts an inverted fork on the front suspension and a single shock absorber on the rear suspension, ensuring a smooth ride throughout. The result is better handling and stability, making the TNT25N a great option for riders seeking a high-performance bike that is also easy to handle.

The new Benelli model is now available at any authorised Mforce dealer throughout Malaysia for an introductory price of RM12,998.00 (excluding insurance and road tax). Buyers of the TNT25N will enjoy a manufacturer’s warranty of two years or a mileage of 20,000 km (whichever comes first) and online spare parts purchase service by MForce Bike Holdings Sdn. Bhd.

The launch of the new TNT25N model underscores Benelli Malaysia’s commitment to providing its customers with the latest and most advanced motorcycles that meet the demands of motorcycle enthusiasts in Malaysia.

Benelli TNT25N 2023 Lancar Di Malaysia – 25.5HP, RM12,998

Benelli Malaysia dengan rasminya memperkenalkan Benelli TNT25N untuk pasaran tempatan dengan harga jualan rasmi RM12,998 (tidak termasuk cukai jalan dan insurans).

Berkonsepkan motosikal ‘naked’, TNT25N ini dikuasakan enjin satu silinder 249cc DOHC dengan penyejukan cecair yang berupaya menjana 25.5hp pada 9,250rpm dan 21.2Nm pada 8,000rpm. Kuasa pula disalurkan kepada tayar belakang menerusi transmisi 6-kelajuan.

Antara ciri lain ditawarkan termasuk lampu LED penuh, panel meter digital, cakera brek tunggal dengan 260mm depan dan 240mm belakang.

Pakej suspensi pula terdiri daripada fork jenis ‘inverted’ di bahagian depan dan penyerap hentakan tunggal di belakang sekaligus menghadirkan tunggangan yang stabil dan tepat.

Dengan berat (kering) 155kg dan ketinggian tempat duduk pada 780mm, Benelli TNT25Nm ini juga sesuai untuk penunggang baharu dan berpengalaman. Selain itu, model ini juga praktikal untuk kegunaan harian ekoran hadir dengan tangki 13.5L.

Menurut Benelli Malaysia, TNT25N ini datang dengan tiga warna pilihan termasuk Power Black, Strength Red dan Golden Yellow.

Benelli Tornado 402 Breaks Cover In China

Italian motorcycle brand Benelli has unveiled its latest offering, the Tornado 402, which is set to be manufactured in China by its parent company, Qianjiang. While some development and design work is still done in Italy, the majority of the bikes are now produced in China.

The Tornado 402 features an all-new 400cc twin-cylinder engine.
The sports bike is equipped with front camera and single-sided swingarm.

The Tornado moniker has traditionally been linked with sporty models at Benelli, and the new Tornado 402 is no exception. This fully faired sportbike boasts a 400cc engine that is likely to appeal to riders in countries where 400cc motorbikes are considered premium options or where licensing restrictions limit larger engines.

Although it would have made sense for Benelli to adopt an existing 400cc twin engine from Qianjiang or QJ Motor, the Tornado 402 instead comes with a freshly built engine that produces 48 horsepower at 10,000 rpm, making it the most powerful 400 series QJ twin engine currently available.

The bike’s chassis features an aluminum single-sided swingarm and a tubular steel frame with a non-adjustable upside-down telescopic fork at the front and an adjustable shock absorber at the back, both supplied by Marzocchi. Nissin provides the braking system, which includes two 300-millimeter discs at the front and a 250-millimeter disc at the rear, along with ABS as standard.

One notable technological feature of the Tornado 402 is a built-in dash cam, which records traffic conditions and is built into the windshield assembly. The footage can be recorded to a smartphone using an app and is saved automatically. This function is not only useful for documenting enjoyable rides but also for safety and security while riding on the road.

Benelli TRK 502 Crowned Most Popular Motorcycle In Italy, 6,645 Units Sold In 2022

Last year proved to be a strong period for the global motorcycle industry.

6,543 units Benelli TRK 502 sold in Italy, outsell the BMW R 1250 GS (4,062).
Tenere 700 is third best-selling bike in Italy with 2,762 units registered.

In Malaysia, more than 700,000 units of motorcycles sales were recorded in 2022, which is the biggest number ever registered despite the country was still in the process of recovering from Covid.

Italy also recorded significant sales throughout 2022, with 291,661 bikes sold.

Meanwhile, the Benelli TRK 502 emerged as the most popular full-size motorcycle for 2022 in Italy, with 6,645 units sold. More importantly, the Chinese-made motorcycle also outsold BMW’s R 1250 GS.

As a result, the 500cc parallel-twin ADV bike becomes the most popular motorcycle in Italy for the third consecutive year.

Interestingly, no motorcycles could exceed the 6,000 figure other than the TRK 502 in the last five years.

Below is the number of units sold for the best-selling motorcycles in Italy in the last five years:

Benelli Panarea 125 Now Available In Malaysia – RM6,888

Benelli Panarea 125 officially lands in Malaysia as announced by authorized distributor, MForce Bike Holdings Sdn Bhd.

The Panarea 125 is a neo-retro style scooter that takes design cues from the Vespa lineup.
The scooter is equipped with a 124cc single-cylinder 4-stroke engine.

According to the official statement by Benelli, the Panarea 125 is a retro-style scooter that combines classic design by modern features.

As a result, the Panarea 125 is fitted with full LED lights and is fitted with an anti-theft magnetic lock system that significantly reduced the probability of theft.

Mechanically, the Panarea 125 makes 8.44hp @ 7,500rpm and 9.2Nm @ 6,000rpm from its 124cc 4-stroke with electronic fuel injection engine.

Power is delivered to the rear wheel via an automatic CVT transmission with belt final drive.

The bike is suspended via telescopic fork at the front with 90mm travel and a telescopic oil damped coil spring at the rear. and fitted with a 190mm front disc with dual-piston callipers.

Despite its retro bodywork, the Panarea 125 is equipped with modern features including a semi-digital meter, full LED light, hazard lights and a kill switch.

According to MForce, the Benelli Panarea 125 is available for a recommended price of RM6,888.

Benelli Panarea 125 Tiba Di Malaysia – Hanya RM6,888

Memahami permintaan terhadap skuter gaya retro klasik semakin meningkat, Benelli dengan rasminya melancarkan Benelli Panarea 125 untuk pasaran tempatan dengan harga jualan asas RM6,888.

Meskipun rupa klasik, namun Panarea 125 ini tampil dengan ciri moden antaranya lampu LED penuh depan dan belakang serta panel meter analog dan digital.

Menariknya, Panarea 125 ini juga lengkap dengan sistem anti-kecurian yang boleh mengurangkan risiko dicuri. Bagaimanapun, kami tidak risau kerana Benelli bukanlah jenama yang sering terpalit dengan kes kecurian motosikal di Malaysia.

Untuk rekod, Benelli Panarea 125 dikuasakan enjin 124cc 4-stroke dengan suntikan bahan api yang berupaya menghasilkan 8.44hp pada 7,500rpm dan 9.2Nm pada 6,000rpm.

Kuasa enjin pula disalurkan kepada tayar belakang dengan transmisi automatik CVT.

Tangki berkapasiti 4.6L pula memastikan skuter retro ini menawarkan penggunaan bahan api yang efisien untuk kegunaan harian.

Antara ciri lain ditawarkan termasuk:

fork depan teleskopik
penyerap hentakan tunggal belakang
lampu LED
cakera brek 190mm depan
tayar 100/90-12 depan
tayar 110/90-12 belakang

Setiap pembelian Benelli Panarea 125 didatangkan dengan waranti pengeluar dua tahun atau 20,000km (mana yang sampai dahulu).

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QJMotor-Owned MBP Rolls Out The T1002V ADV Motorcycle –

QJMotor has been making headlines in the global motorcycle industry over the last few years, particularly via its subsidiary, Benelli and Keeway.

MBP’s is the latest premium brand under Keeway that is owned by QJMotor.
Similar to the Benelli, MBP also has an Italian origin.

Benelli is going strong after the acquisition by QJMotor, with the TRK502 emerging as the most popular ADV bike in its home country, Italy.

Also, thanks to the wide range of models including the upcoming TRK800, TNT500, BKX250 and BKX250 S, the brand will continue to grow its influence with years to come.

That said, QJMotor now wants to carve similar success with Keeway after the brand recently gave birth to a premium subsidiary called the Moto Bologna Passione (MBP).

MBP recently showcased several models at EICMA, but the one that caught our attention is the T1002V adventure-tourer.

Mechanically, the T1002V is fitted with an all-new 997cc liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, 80-degree V-Twin engine that pumps out 95hp @ 7,600rpm and 96Nm @ 6,500rpm. Power-wise, it is on par with the KTM 890 Adventure R and BMW F 850 GS.

Adding to its ADV aesthetic is a set of tubeless wire-spoke wheels and adjustable KYB long-travel suspension. Braking is done via dual front disc brakes at the front and a single disc at the rear paired with Brembo-owned J.Juan callipers.

Similar to QJMotor’s current ADV range, including the SRT800 and TRK800, the MBP T1002V also features a full-colour dash, adjustable windscreen and a center stand.

However, pricing is yet to be made available, as well as when the T1002V will hit the market. Nonetheless, we’ll keep you updated on this interesting development.

2023 Ducati Diavel V4 Voted Most Beautiful Bike At EICMA

EICMA motorcycle show brings you all the latest and upcoming production models to get you excited for the forthcoming year.

Ducati Diavel has been crowned the most beautiful bike at EICMA.
The Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello S and Fantic Caballero 700 took second and third place, respectively.

The best part is, at the end of the event, visitors are required to pick one bike to be crowned the most beautiful motorcycle of the event.

A reputable Italian publication, Motociclismo is the responsible party behind the voting and has been doing so since 2005.

That said, for 2022, visitors of EICMA have voted the all-new Ducati Diavel V4 as the most breathtaking bike above all else.

The Diavel V4 took the win with an impressive 36.3 per cent out of 22,880 total votes collected. Meanwhile, another Italian Moto Guzzi comes second with 13.2 per cent with the all-new V100 Mandello S.

Surprisingly, the Fantic Caballero 700 took the third spot with 11.1 per cent of the vote.

The remaining seven are as follows:

Triumph Street Triple 765 R
Honda XL750 Transalp
Benelli TRK800
Suzuki GSX-8S
Vespa GTS 300
Moto Morini X-Cape
Brixton Cromwell 1200

On that note, the award has always gone to an Italian-made motorcycle, with Ducati winning it ten times, followed by MV Agusta (five times).

Do you agree with the result? Do drop us a comment and share your thoughts.

QJMotor Lancar GS550 Di China – 57.2HP, 51Nm

QJMotor semakin dikenali ekoran kejayaannya memasarkan motosikal pelbagai kapasiti dengan harga yang lebih mampu milik.

Anak syarikat QJMotor, Benelli merupakan bukti kukuh kejayaan pengeluar motosikal China itu apabila jenama tersebut semakin mendapat tempat di Eropah menerusi TRK 502.

Setakat ini, QJMotor mempunyai pelbagai model baharu yang merangkumi dari model 50cc hinggalah 800cc.

Tidak lupa juga, beberapa nama besar turut menjalin kerjasama erat denga QJMotor antaranya Harley-Davidson dan MV Agusta.

Terbaru, QJMotor memperkenalkan GS550 di China.

Menampilkan reka bentuk jentera ‘sportsbike’, GS550 dikuasakan enjin parallel-twin 554cc DOHC dengan penyejukan cecair yang menawarkan 57.2hp dan 51Nm.

Menariknya, platform tersebut merupakan enjin sama yang akan menggerakan MV Agusta Lucky Explorer 5.5.

Meskipun tampil sebagai ‘sportsbike’ untuk penunggang baru namun GS550 menawarkan pelbagai ciri menarik antaranya ‘swingarm’ jenis ‘single-sided’. Menariknya, model ini juga dilengkapi dengan ‘winglet’ di sebelah kiri dan kanan panel badan.

Bukan itu sahaja, QJMotor turut memasang komponen premium seperti sistem suspensi Kayaba (KYB) dan kaliper brek Brembo.

Antara ciri menarik lain ditawarkan termasuk paparan skrin TFT berwarna dan sistem hidup tanpa kunci.

Benelli Dedah TNT 899 2022 – 118HP, 88Nm

Jenama motosikal Itali-China, Benelli, telah pun mendedahkan model TNT 899 2022 yang didedahkan menerusi laman web rasmi syarikat itu.

Namun, apa yang menghairangkan, model TNT 899 itu tampak sama seperti model generasi pertama yang diperkenalkan pada 2008 hingga 2016.

Antara yang dikekalkan adalah reka bentuk panel badan, bentuk tangki, tempat duduk, rekaan lampu dan belakang.

Sementara itu, TNT 899 ini masih lagi dikuasakan enjin tiga silinder 12-valve yang menjana 118hp pada 10,000rpm dan 88Nm pada 8,000rpm. Namun berbanding model terdahulu yang digerakkan enjin 899cc, model 2022 ini mengguna pakai enjin 898cc.

Melihat kepada maklumat di laman web Benelli, TNT 899 ini juga 5kg lebih ringan (210kg) berbanding model terdahulu. Bagaimanapun, dengan tangki sebesar 15.5L, pertambahan berat yang mendadak akan dirasai sejurus mengisi minyak.

Sementara itu, TNT 899 2022 ini dilengkapi fork teleskopik USD 50mm di bahagian depan dan monoshock di belakang dengan ‘preload’ dan ‘rebound’ boleh laras.

Tayar depan dan belakang pula dipadankan bersama rim 17” ddengan 120/70 (depan) dan 190/50 (belakang). Jarak antara tayar pula diletakkan pada 1,440mm.

Menurut info dikongsikan, dimensi Benelli TNT 899 baharu ini diletakkan pada 2080mm (panjang), 815mm (lebar) dengan ketinggian tempat duduk berada pada 820mm.

Berdasarkan gambar yang diperolehi, jelas Benelli telah menaik taraf sistem brek dengan penggunaan kaliper Brembo Stylema yang merupakan spesifikasi tertinggi bagi motosikal jalan raya. Sistem ABS dwi-saluran juga didatangkan secara standard di samping paparan skrin TFT serba baharu.

Menariknya, Benelli juga mengekalkan sistem penyejukan enjin di bahagian sisi kanan enjin seperti generasi sebelumnya.

Antara naik taraf kecil lain dilaksanakan adalah kehadiran lampu LED depan dengan DRL (daytime running light) di bahagian depand dan belakang.

Benelli 802S Lancar Tak Lama Lagi – Lebih Ringan, Kuasa Naik 95HP

Benelli 752S telah pun berada di dalam pasaran global pada awal 2021 dan turut dilancarkan di Malaysia pada Februari 2021 dengan harga RM37,888.

Walaupun tampil dengan reka bentuk agresif dan ‘sporty’ namun model bernadikan enjin parallel-twin 754cc ketinggalan dari aspek kuasa dengan hanya menawarkan 75hp dan 67Nm.

Meskipun kuasa tersebut meletakkannya setaraf dengan Yamaha MT-07 namun 752S jauh lebih berat dengan 228kg berbanding 183kg.

Bagaimanapun, dalam perkembangan terbaru, Benelli akan mengatasi masalah itu dengan memperkenalkan versi 802S tidak lama lagi.

Ini kerana jenama motosikal China-Itali itu telah pun memfailkan dokumen kelulusan di China yang mendedahkan model akan datang itu bukan sahaja lebih berkuasa (dengan kapasiti enjin lebih besar) malah lebih ringan.

Menurut dokumen tersebut, motosikal generasi terbaru itu naik 45cc kepada 799cc dengan kuasa juga meningkat dari 75hp kepada 95hp.

Bukan itu sahaja, Benelli juga berjaya mengurangkan sekitar 20 kilogram berbanding model 752S.

Meskipun tidak dinyatakan apakah punca kepada berat yang lebih ringan itu namun kami menjangkakan Benelli menaik taraf bagi kerangka, swingarm dan rim bagi mencapai keputusan tersebut.

Namun, beberapa ciri lain masih lagi dikekalkan antaranya fork 50mm dari Marzocchi dan brek Brembo.

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