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Scomadi Enters Japanese Market With The Turismo Technica 125

For the most part, the classic-style retro scooter segment is very much dominated by Vespa.

Scomadi infiltrates the Japanese market with two new scooters.
TT 125 and Turismo 125 offer a unique styling and share the same 125cc engine.

The Vespa brand not only is known for its premium scooter, but the brand is also associated with fashion and culture. Its recent collaboration with Dior and Sean Wotherspoon is solid proof.

While the Vespa brand has established dominance in its segment, it hasn’t stopped other companies from trying to emulate the Italian success.

Scomadi is probably the closest brand you can get your hands on that features a similar Vespa-ish bodywork but with a friendlier price tag.

The British-owned brand initially manufactured its scooters in China by Hanway Motors in 2005 before the company opened a new manufacturing plant in Thailand following its separation from Hanway in 2017.

Scomadi opened a new factory, also in Thailand, in 2020, and the new plant continued the Turismo Technica 125 and Technica 125 production.

However, Scomadi is planning to expand its reach in Asia as the company recently launched the TT 125 and Technica 125 in Japan.

The TT 125 could be a hit among urban riders, considering it offers Vespa-inspired styling. At the same time, the Turismo 125 features a unique design thanks to the exposed bodywork, as if someone cut the body intentionally.

Nonetheless, despite the classic look, both scooters are fitted with two USB chargers and a Type-C outlet too.

Powering the TT 125 and Turismo 125 is a 124.6cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that produces 9.39hp @ 8,000rpm and 9.67Nm @ 7,2000rpm.

Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki And Suzuki To Remove Up To 20 Models By End Of The Year

Japan’s impending emission regulations will trigger a major overhaul for the country’s Big Four motorcycle brand.

Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki will eliminate 10% from existing models.
the Big Four set to electrify its current line up by 2040 (Honda) and 2050 (Yamaha).

Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Suzuki are set to discontinue up to 20 models by the year’s end due to Japan’s updated emission regulation.

Worldwide emission regulations have forced many manufacturers to discontinue some models in recent years, with Yamaha ditching the street-legal R6 and for a track-only R6 Race, while Harley-Davidson had to remove its Evo-powered Sportster from the European market.

The trend is set to occur in Japan as the country’s emission regulations update will spell more models’ demise by the year’s end.

According to reports in Japan, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, and Suzuki will remove 10% out of 190 models currently offered by the country’s Big Four.

Honda will discontinue 10 out of its 80 models, with rumours circulating in the country suggesting that the iconic Gold Wing is also included on the chopping block. Honda recently axed the CB400 Super Four.

Meanwhile, Yamaha is set to retire the FJR1300 tourer, with Suzuki potentially reducing its volume by discontinuing five models, including the GSX-250R.

Despite the immense shake-up, Honda aims to recover by electrifying its lineup by 2040 with Yamaha, which shared a similar mission of zero-emission by 2050.

However, with the Big Four comprising 40% of the world’s two-wheel supply, eliminating 20 models could hugely impact the market. Not to mention, an electric motorcycle isn’t a cheaper option for the mass.

Shoei adds MM93 Retro designs to its Z-8 and Glamster lids

Shoei treats both its Z-8 and Glamster lids with racy and special MM93 Retro colourway designs.

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Refreshed 2022 Honda Super Cub 110 Pro announced in Japan

Updated 2022 Honda Super Cub 110 Pro announced in Japan, features a host of upgrades including a more torque, front disc with ABS, and more.

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Fancy these Kawasaki Adidas sneakers to match with your Ninja ZX?

Newly released Kawasaki Adidas sneakers duo features special colourway designs inspired by the Ninja ZX sport bike line.

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Would you ride this electric suitcase scooter?

Japanese firm launches electric suitcase scooter thingy called the GeeRideCase made for travelling through airports and exhibition halls.

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Japanese manufacturers sets up battery-swapping company for electric motorcycles

Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki and Eneos set up battery-swapping company for electric motorcycles called Gachacho Inc (Gachaco).

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The Shoei RF-1400 & GT-Air II Gets Limited Colourway For 2022

Japanese helmet company Shoei has introduced a limited colourway for the RF-1400 and GT-Air II.

The two popular variants will be available in a new paint scheme that combines various colours and graphics.

The popular RF-1400 now comes in an Accolade colourway that features a flat grey base with blue and neon graphics laid on top.

The helmet displays a modern and futuristic design, and it also carries a set of Japanese characters that can be found at the back of the shell. It’ll probably go well with any naked bikes, especially the Yamaha’s MT range.

Meanwhile, Shoei’s popular touring helmet, the GT-Air II gets the unique Tesseract colourway and is available in TC-1 (grey), TC-5 (glossy white with red, black) and TC-10 (blue).

The new colourway combines various patterns, including a gradient colour and asymmetrical graphics, along with a small Shoei logo on the side.

According to Shoei, all colourways for the RF-1400 and GT-Air II will be available beginning May 2022 as a limited-run production.

FortNine Just Reminded Us How Awesome The 1990 Honda CBR250RR Was

If you tend to go on YouTube to check out our reviews (hopefully) on the latest motorcycle in Malaysia, a certain channel called FortNine might have popped up your recommended watchlist from time to time.

Here’s a secret, we are also a fan of the Canadian-based YouTube channel too!

Anyway, recently FortNine via its host, Ryan F9 talks about the legendary 1990 Honda CBR250RR and its glorious 16-valve, inline four-cylinder engine. Which you can check out below:

Codenamed the MC22, the quarter-litre motorcycle was sold between 1992 and 1996 in the Japanese market and makes 45hp @ 14,500rpm and 23.5Nm @ 11,500rpm.

However, the most impressive feature of the CBR250RR is it 19,000rpm redline, with a 20,000rpm limiter.

As Ryan F9 brilliantly puts it “the CBR250RR is Honda’s gift to the world”.

Why you asked? Well, it has the coolest sound ever produced and you can hit the redline while in a McDonald’s drive-thru. No joke.

The amazing sound is all thanks to the bike gear-drive cams.

However, the bike function well thanks to a combination of 16 half-size Tequilla glass that works together with four-tiny pistons, including small Keihin carburettors to ensure the fuel and air mixture runs well.

Secondly, Honda did well to depict the CBR250RR as a smaller Fireblade thanks to the amazing decals and livery.

Nevertheless, as Japan lifted its license restrictions to bikes under 250cc, the demand begins to decline which resulted in the MC22 being shifted to other parts of the world.

Despite the not so happily-ever-after ending, the MC22 is still regarded as one of the coolest bikes ever produced by Honda and if you have one sitting in your garage, perhaps it’s time to take it out for a spin again as we are about to say goodbye to 2021.

What other way to welcome the new year other than redlining it in front of the your favourite mamak’s?

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. Japan Celebrate 40 Years of Co-operation

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. Japan celebrate 40 years of successful co-operation tonight.
Hong Leong Industries signed the joint-venture agreement with Yamaha in 1979.
The guess of honour was Yamaha Motor Japan’s President and CEO.

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. Japan celebrate 40 years of successful co-operation tonight.

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) Managing Director Dato’ Jim Khor said that the objective of the joint venture was to produce motorcycles of high quality that are affordable to the people. To that end, HLYM has come a long way to build the brand to its No. 1 position in Malaysia.

The brand had grown regionally to cover other product segments such as marine applications, even to countries such as Vietnam.

For that, he thanked customers, dealers, business partners for their support, co-operation and contributions that led to the current success.

He also thanked the Yamaha Motor Co. for their passion in creating the best motorcycles, for it would not have been possible.

The guest of honour tonight was Mr. Hoshihiro Hidaka, the President and Chief Executive Office of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. Japan.

Apart from thanking HLYM for the great work, he also stated that Yamaha finds that motorcycles are closest vehicles to people. Hence the company has always strived to create Kando (feeling of happiness and satisfaction) among their customers. To do so, Yamaha fuse cutting-edge technology with human sensitivities. This principle is reflected in the “Expanding human possibilities” tagline.

Both gentlemen hope that the co-operation will continue for the next 40 years and beyond.

Lelaki Jepun Didakwa Dengan Cubaan Membunuh Akibat Usikan Menggunakan Tali

Seorang lelaki Jepun telah membuat usikan dengan merentangkan tali merentasi jalan raya.
Ia telah menyebabkan seorang penunggang motosikal terlanggar jerangkap tersebut dan terbabas.
Pihak polis telah berjaya memberkas pesalah tersebut dengan segera dan mendakwanya dengan cubaan membunuh.

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Japanese Man Charged with Attempted Murder for Rope Prank

A Japanese man set a rope prank across a street.
It caused a motorcyclist to hit the booby trap and crashed.
The police caught the offender quickly and charged him with attempted murder.

A Japanese man was apprehended for a rope prank which caused a motorcyclist to crash. He will be charged with attempted murder.

On 26^thDecember in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Perfecture, a man set up a rope booby trap across a street. Fifteen seconds later, a 45-year-old motorcyclist suddenly found a rope wrapped around his neck, causing him to chuck his bike. Thankfully, he suffered only back and hip.

The incident was captured by a security camera, but more importantly, so was the heinous act. Together with the help of the locals, the police acted immediately and tracked down the perpetrator, 41-year-old Koichi Deki. He claimed that he meant it as a prank to relieve stress but had not thought of killing anyone. He also admitted to using the rope and box from a nearby shop where they were used to cordon off the property after closing at night.

It was not clear if Deki saw the bike coming, given that the motorcyclist hit the trap in mere seconds after it was set up.

Kudos to the Japanese police in closing the case, as they had help from the CCTV footage.

On the other hand, we’ve had many cases of cables or wires strung across the motorcycle lanes but there’s never news if the miscreants were ever caught. The main reason was the lack of CCTV or manpower to monitor. Additionally, the authorities here will only act when there’s loss of life or when a VVVVVVIP complains.

Source: Japan Today

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For the most part, the classic-style retro scooter segment is very much dominated by Vespa.

Japan’s impending emission regulations will trigger a major overhaul for the country’s Big Four motorcycle brand.

Shoei treats both its Z-8 and Glamster lids with racy and special MM93 Retro colourway designs.

Updated 2022 Honda Super Cub 110 Pro announced in Japan, features a host of upgrades including a more torque, front disc with ABS, and more.

Newly released Kawasaki Adidas sneakers duo features special colourway designs inspired by the Ninja ZX sport bike line.

Japanese firm launches electric suitcase scooter thingy called the GeeRideCase made for travelling through airports and exhibition halls.

Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki and Eneos set up battery-swapping company for electric motorcycles called Gachacho Inc (Gachaco).

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. Japan celebrate 40 years of successful co-operation tonight.

Hong Leong Industries signed the joint-venture agreement with Yamaha in 1979.

The guess of honour was Yamaha Motor Japan’s President and CEO.

A Japanese man set a rope prank across a street.

It caused a motorcyclist to hit the booby trap and crashed.

The police caught the offender quickly and charged him with attempted murder.

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