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BMW S1000RR

Ever wondered what it takes to build one of the most popular superbikes in the world? We’re referring to BMW Motorrad’s BMW S 1000 RR and we’ve always wondered how its factory keeps churning out these beautiful machines on a regular basis. If you’ve ever wondered about the processes, we’ve got the solution for you. (more…)

When it comes to one of the best superbikes in the world, the BMW S 1000 RR certainly sits somewhere on the top amongst the other greats from Ducati, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, and more. But what happens when you wake up in the morning and found out that your dog ‘ate’ your beloved BMW S 1000 RR? (more…)

Awal bulan April lalu, kami terbang sejauh 15,000km ke Jerez, Sepanyol bagi menguji tayar terbaru daripada pengeluar tayar terkenal Jepun, Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22.

Tayar S22 merupakan evolusi terbaru bagi siri sebelum ini Battlax Hypersport S21.

Bridgestone Motorcycle & Scooter Tyres Centre – Malaysia (RM Mart Sdn Bhd atau BridgestoneMoto) telah memberi kami peluang untuk menguji produk baharu mereka di litar legenda, Circuito de Jerez.

Seramai 45 wartawan permotoran seluruh dunia diberikan peluang ini untuk menguji Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 dengan mencuba beberapa jentera dua roda – supersport dan superbike.

Antara jentera yang membuat kemunculan pertama di mata kami, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2019 – juga motosikal pertama dunia yang didatangkan dengan tayar S22 sebagai standard.

Jentera lain yang sempat kami tunggang bagi menguji tayar baharu ini adalah BMW S 1000 RR 2019, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R SE dan Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP.

Apa yang baru mengenai Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 ini?

Hypersport S21 telah menetapkan petanda aras yang sukar untuk digugat pengeluar tayar lain namun pada masa sama, ia memberi tugas berat kepada Brigestone untuk menghasilkan evolusi baharu yang lebih mantap.

Bagaimanapun, Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 ternyata tiada tolok bandingnya apabila menghadirkan cengkaman lebih baik di permukaan kering dan basah! Sekaligus meningkatkan lagi pengalaman tunggangan.

Segalanya mungkin dengan sebatian baharu yang terhasil daripada formula silika diperkaya digabung dengan ‘land-sea ratio’ yang lebih baik. Formula ini memperbaiki pengaliran air, meningkatkan ketangkasan dan respon yang lebih cekap.

Dalam fahaman mudah, segala penambahbaikan baharu ini membenarkan penunggang untuk ‘cecah lutut’ dengan lebih mudah kerana terdapat cengkaman yang mencukupi meskipun di atas permukaan yang basah.

Bridgestone sendiri memaklumkan anda kini boleh memecut 15 peratus lebih laju di bahagian selekoh dengan S22!

Apa kelebihan Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22?

Formula silika diperkaya juga memainkan peranan penting bagi penghasilan S22 – 25 peratus kandungan lebih tinggi berbanding S21. Lebih tinggi kandungan silika, lebih baik cengkaman di atas permukaan yang basah.

Sementara itu, penggunaan ‘multi-compound’ baharu dalam penghasilan tayar depan dan belakang juga merupakan penambahbaikan baharu yang amat penting.

Tiga kompaun berbeza dengan lima lapisan memastikan cengkaman tayar berada dalam keadaan optimum tanpa perlu mengira suhu permukaan jalan.

Senario ini membenarkan penunggang untuk menikmati pengalaman tunggangan maksimum kerana S22 lebih cepat panas tanpa mengira keadaan suhu jalan.

Penggunaan resin baharu juga bererti jangka hayat S22 kini lebih lama jadi anda tidak perlu gusar untuk menukar tayar dengan lebih kerap!

Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 dihasilkan khas untuk kaki ride?

Jika anda sering menggunakan jentera supersport atau superbike untuk ke tempat kerja dan melayan ‘corner’ di Bukit Tinggi pada hujung minggu sehinggalah beraksi di ‘track day’, tayar Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 sememangnya pasangan sesuai untuk anda.

Ini kerana kemampuan untuk memberi cengkaman terbaik dalam keadaan permukaan yang basah atau kering. Hakikat ini cukup penting di Malaysia yang sentiasa berdepan kedua-dua keadaan ini setiap hari sepanjang tahun.

Apa pendapat kami mengenai tayar baharu ini?

Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 bukan sahaja berjaya mengekalkan kredibiliti S21 malah lebih dari itu.

Kenyataan Bridgestone bahawa S22 mampu menawarkan cengkaman lebih baik tanpa mengira keadaan suhu permukaan jalan telah memadam segala tanggapan skeptikal – sesi ujian di Jerez jadi bukti kemampuan S22.

Siapa sangka Bridgestone mampu menambahbaik ciri-ciri yang ada pada S21? Tayar yang mendapat reviu kelas pertama daripada setiap media permotoran di dunia?

Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S22 kini boleh didapati di Malaysia dengan harga bermula dari RM570 hingga RM960.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • BMW Motorrad Malaysia telah membawa acara Nightfuel ke Pulau Pinang.
  • BMW Motorrad Malaysia turut melancarkan motosikal BMW R nineT Urban G/S, S 1000 RR, R 1200 GS Rallye, dan K 1600 Bagger yang baru.
  • Walaupun hujan lebat, ratusan pengunjung telah menghadirkan diri.

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  • BMW Motorrad Malaysia brought Nightfuel to Penang.

  • BMW Motorrad Malaysia launched the new R nineT Urban G/S, S 1000 RR, R 1200 GS Rallye and K 1600 Bagger.

  • Hundreds showed up despite the heavy rain.

One of the best parts of motorcycling is the lifestyle. Now, while the word “lifestyle” usually describes fashion, a motorcycling lifestyle goes deeper than the superficial.

A motorcycling lifestyle encompasses loving the motorcycle you own, loving to ride whether going solo or with your buddies, strengthening the bond amongst your riding buddies while making new ones, and many more latent personal reasons. It’s a way of life, regardless of your level of passion and to what lengths you express that passion.

But there is one inescapable aspect of every biker’s life and that’s the weekly get-together, called TTS for Teh Tarik Session, among Malaysian bikers.

That’s why BMW Motorrad Nightfuel roadshows play an important role to not only showcase that lifestyle but also to present it as part of BMW Motorrad’s “Make Life a Ride” way of life. Featuring “friendly gathering, food and music,” attendees can be assured of the best TTS in their calendar.

BMW Motorrad Nightfuel visited Penang on 9th September 2017 and it was the first outside of the Klang Valley. The event site was situated just off the on-ramp to the Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge (better known as “The new Penang Bridge.

There were already hundreds of bikes when we arrived, consisting of BMWs and a good number of other brands, as well.

Pretty girls smiled sweetly and welcomed us at the BMW Motorrad Nightfuel registration desk despite the heavy rain blowing into their tent. Kudos, girls. Each participant received a BMW Motorrad dry bag and ticket for the lucky draw. There was already a long line for the food – typical of us Malaysian bikers!

In the main pavilion, tables and chairs were laid out to surround the centre stage, flanked by BMW motorcycle display stands. The Penang channel and bridge provided the breathtaking backdrop.

Head of BMW Motorrad Malaysia, Owen Riley, welcomed attendees and launched BMW Motorrad Nightfuel Penang.

One of Malaysia’s most famous sessions band, NRG, made sure everyone got rocked by expertly belting out famous hits such as Highway To Hell, Highway Star, Sweet Child O’ Mine, Sejati, among others.

Speaking about the food, the row of stalls served iconic Penang street food such as ais kacang, cendol, Penang assam laksa, rojak buah, char koay teow, and satay. There was also a mini BBQ. The laksa was among the best this writer has ever tried (I had three bowls!).

There was also a Ride & Style Shop operated by Auto Bavaria Penang which sold BMW Motorrad riding gear and paraphernalia.

The site was buzzing with high octane activity, despite the rain still crashing down. Many more motorcycles continued to appear through the maelstrom.

Soon enough, it was time to launch the new bikes, starting with the updated S 1000 RR superbike. Although the engine and design are untouched, the new S 1000 RR now features ABS Pro for more secure hard braking in corners. It is priced from RM 106,900.

Next was one the most anticipated motorcycle, the new R 1200 GS Rallye. Priced from RM 105,900, the GS has been redesigned with new radiator flanks. The engine remains the same (why fix something not broke), backed up by six comprehensive Ride Modes.

The night continued with more great food and music as old friends hung out together and made new ones. A few rounds of lucky draws were held as BMW gave away a few amazing gifts such as sets of Lego R 1200 GS.

The other two bikes were unveiled soon afterwards.

The R nineT Urban G/S harks back to the design of the R 80 G/S of yesteryears but with a modern twist. Built upon the R 1200 engine and R nineT’s frame, the Urban G/S is given longer travel suspension, tapered handlebar, 19-inch front wheel, and the classic headlight fairing to complete that classic enduro look. It is priced from RM 87,900.

Soon, it was time to unveil the main star of BMW Motorrad Nightfuel Penang – the K 1600 Bagger.

As what BMW Motorrad Malaysia’s Product Specialist said during the presentation, a bagger means a cruiser which features touring gear and luggage. Built on the K 1600 engine and touring frame, the K 1600 B uses the platform’s impressive size and is given a sloping tail end to great effect, turning it into a beautiful motorcycle which only the best customizers could dream of building. But don’t be fooled by its size: The K 1600 series consists of superbly agile motorcycles! Priced from RM 159,900, it is not cheap for most of us, but that pricing is competitive when compared among high-end baggers in the market.

The Nightfuel party carried on until late and we bid our goodbyes. As mentioned before, this was the first BMW Motorrad Malaysia’s Nightfuel outside of the Klang Valley and it turned out to be the best. Not even the big storm could derail is status.

Well, rain is part of the biker’s lifestyle.

Click here for more on the new models launched during event.

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  • Terdapat sebuah gambar yang telah tersebar di atas talian yang dianggap oleh sesetengah pihak sebagai generasi terkini BMW S1000RR 2018.
  • Difotograf oleh Motorrad Magazine, motosikal lumba baru yang dikatakan dari BMW Motorrad itu dilengkapi dengan kemaskini keseluruhan baru pada bahagian casisnya, lenganbuai, dan panel badannya yang lain.
  • Khabar angin juga turut tersebar mengenai enjin empat silinder terbaru dari BMW yang akan mereka gunakan pada motosikal lumba premium generasi berikutnya pada tahun yang mendatang.

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There’s a photo going around that some people have already assumed is the latest generation 2018 BMW S1000RR.

Photographed by Motorrad Magazine, the suspected new sports bike from BMW Motorrad sported all-round new updates to the chassis, swingarm and other body panel.

Rumours have also been circulating regarding BMW’s super brand new four cylinder engine that they’re going to put in their next generation premium sports bike for the coming year.

Image source: Motorrad Magazine

There’s one very specific picture that’s currently making its way around the internet that shows what people are assuming is the next generation BMW S1000RR. Based on our findings, we can confirm that the people are not wrong when referring the photo you see above. (more…)

Sumber imej: MCN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Michael Dunlop telah memenangi perlumbaan terakhir TT Senior di Isle of Man TT 2017 semalam di atas jentera barunya Suzuki GSX-Rnya.
  • Dengan Ian Hutchinson yang telah terbabas pada Pusingan 2 dan menyebabkan perlumbaan dihentikan sementara, Dunlop mengambil peluang itu dan membuat pertukaran yang perlu pada aturcara motosikalnya yang membolehkannya memenangi perlumbaan TT mutlak itu.
  • Peter Hickman (Smiths BMW) dan Dean Harrison (Silicone Engineering Kawasaki) sekali lagi merangkul tempat di atas podium dengan kedudukan kedua dan ketiga.

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Michael Dunlop has the final Senior TT race in the Isle of Man TT 2017 yesterday on board of the brand new Suzuki GSX-R.

With Ian Hutchinson crashing out of the race in Lap 2which led to a break in the race, Dunlop was able to make necessary changes to the bike’s setting which gave him the ultimate TT race win.

Peter Hickman (Smiths BMW) and Dean Harrison (Silicone Engineering Kawasaki) again scored impressive podium finishes in second and third respectively.

Image source: MCN

Michael Dunlop took his 16th TT win in the Isle of Man TT 2017 premiere race, the Senior TT. Not only he won the most memorable race of the entire Tourist Trophy series, he did so yesterday on board the brand new Suzuki GSX-R. (more…)

The opening RST Superbike race of Isle of Man TT 2017 saw Ian Hutchinson from Tyco BMW taking the first win of the opening race.

The win marks Hutchinson’s 15th TT win which makes him the third most successful rider of the island circuit.

Second place goes to Peter Hickman (Hickman’s Smiths Racing) who managed to snatch his first ever podium finish ahead of early race leader, Dean Harrison (Silicone Racing).

Ian Hutchinson, Tyco BMW

The great Ian Hutchinson from the Tyco BMW squad took the first Isle of Man TT of 2017 with a stunning victory in the RST Superbike race yesterday. Yesterday’s victory marks Hutchinson’s 15th TT win in his racing career. (more…)

  • Perlumbaan pembukaan RST Superbike untuk Isle of Man TT 2017 menyaksikan Ian Hutchinson dari Tyco BMW meraih kemenangan pertama pada perlumbaan pembukaan.
  • Kemenangan ini menandakan kemenangan TT yang ke-15 Hutchinson yang menjadikannya penunggang ketiga paling berjaya di atas litar pulau ini.
  • Tempat kedua diduduki oleh Peter Hickman (Hickman’s Smith Racing) yang berjaya mendapatkan penamat di atas podium pertamanya di hadapan pendahulu awal perlumbaan, Dean Harrison (Silicone Racing).

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  • BMW Motorrad dengan jelas telah menyatakan bahawa mereka tidak berminat untuk bertanding dalam tahap tertinggi perlumbaan litar iaitu MotoGP.
  • Pengunduran mereka dari WorldSBK pada 2013 dikatakan sebagai persiapan bagi menyertai MotoGP tetapi mereka telah menjelaskan bahawa mereka sedang menumpukan perhatian kepada pembangunan motosikal jalanan mereka pada masa itu.
  • BMW Motorrad kini sedang dalam siri WorldSBK dengan Althea BMW Racing Team dengan Raffaele De Rossa dan Jordi Torres mengemudi jentera BMW S1000RR mereka.

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