- Musim acara pameran motosikal telah bermula untuk tahun ini.
- Pelbagai pengeluar telah mempersembahkan model terbaru mereka sebelum bermulanya pertunjukan-pertunjukan ini.
- Namun, ada banyak lagi yang masih belum diperkenalkan.
Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride meliputi motosikal moden retro seperti motosikal Moto Guzzi.
Motosikal Moto Guzzi V7 III Carbon dan V7 III Rough telah dilancarkan sejurus sebelum acara tahun ini.
Para penunggang juga boleh mendapatkan pakaian segak dari Tiga Supply Co. dan Stronghold Cycles untuk acara DGR.
As the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) 2018 is just around the corner (30th September 2018), Moto Guzzi Malaysia dresses up for the event.
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) is an annual worldwide initiative which brings awareness to medical afflictions that inflict men, besides enlightening the general public that the majority of motorcyclists consist of gentlemen (and gentle ladies). Participants are encouraged to donate to a fund which carries out research on those afflictions.
Hence as part of its central theme, participants of the ride dress up dapper, as in riding in suits and formal wear. That is not all, however, participants are also encouraged to don in period and classic fashions.
All types of motorcycles are welcome although DGR is better known for an event which encompasses vintage, classic, modern retro, café racer, and custom motorcycles, besides any home-created motorized two-wheeler.
This is where Moto Guzzi fits in, as the Italian manufacturer which hails from Mandello, near the idyllic Lake Como, Italy is the heritage and classic line of the Piaggio Group.
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To commemorate the upcoming DGR 2018, the Managing Director of Asia Pacific 2Wheeler, Piaggio Asia Pacific, Simone Niccolai dressed the part along with the management personnel of DIDI Resources Sdn. Bhd., Tiga Supply Co. and Stronghold Cycles, during the launch of the Moto Guzzi V7 III Rough.
In fact, both the Moto Guzzi V7 III Rough and V7 III Carbon were launched in time for the distinguished event. The V7 III is the entry-level range for the Italian manufacturer and is meant to be customized. Riders may choose from an extensive catalog for their needs.
(Please click on this link for more information on the V7 III Carbon and this link for the V7 III Rough.)
Tiga Supply Co. er… supplies the best selection of clothing for vintage, classic, modern retro, café racer, and custom motorcycles; everything from head to toe, besides dealing in vintage and retro bikes.
Stronghold Cycles on the other hand is the official dealer for Moto Guzzi at The Gasket Alley besides dealing in vintage and retro motorcycles, in addition to vintage rider wear.
Last but not least, DIDI Resources is the official importer and distributor of Moto Guzzi motorcycles in Malaysia.
So, please visit Moto Guzzi Malaysia, Tiga Supply Co. and Stronghold Cycles at The Gasket Alley in Petaling Jaya for prepare for your Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2018!
DIDI Resources, the official custodians of the Moto Guzzi Malaysia, has officially launched 2018 Moto Guzzi V7 III Rough. We had the first look of the bike earlier.
The V7 III Rough is the latest addition to the V7 III’s extensive model line-up which includes the recently launched Carbon, Anniversario, Racer, Stone, Special, besides the Limited and Milano that are not available in Malaysia, as yet.
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The V7 III line-up not only represents the Moto Guzzi’s entry-level motorcycles, but also the most customizable, which is why there are so many interpretations within the manufacturer itself.
Coming back to the Rough iteration, the bike rolls on knobby tyres mounted on spoked rims, for a version that screams “urban jungle basher.” That should mean the bike is made for conquering rough city roads, as well as shooting through an unpaved shortcut. It also should be fine for light off-road paths, say to camping sites like those at Janda Baik or Mat Daling, to name a few.
In the V7 III signature minimalistic style, the front and rear fenders are polished aluminium while the fuel tank is finished in matt silver. The headlamp nacelle, handlebars, engine and single-sided swingarm are powercoated in black. The fork stanchions are enclosed in classic dust gaiters. A black leather seat with classy red stitching adds the finishing touch.
Moto Guzzi also offers an extensive array of accessories for the rider to turn his V7 III Rough into a bike which better reflects his personality.
Powering the V7 III Rough is the same 750cc, air-cooled, pushrod-activated 2-valve-per-cylinder, transversely-mounted, 90o V-Twin lump which made its debut in 1967. It produces 52bhp at 6,200 RPM and 60 Nm of torque at 4,900 RPM. The engine is tuned to provide linear torque throughout its rev range.
The engine and longitudinal gearbox are then mounted to a dismountable double-cradle frame with the same weight distribution as the legendary V7 of 46% rear and 54% front. Dual Kayaba shocks suspend the swingarm (which contains the driveshaft on one side) from the frame. This configuration provides the bike with a low and accessible seat height of just 770 mm.
While Moto Guzzi is considered the “heritage” brand under the Piaggio Group, the motorcycles are anything but, as despite being the entry-level range, the V7 III line-up features a two-level Moto Guzzi Traction Control (MGCT) and a two-channel ABS system made by Continental.
Further on electronics, the single speedometer gauge may look basic, but it displays all pertinent data such as gear position, odometer and daily trip odometer, trip time, average speed, real-time and average fuel consumption, average speed and MGCT level. The minimum and maximum engine revs can also be preset.
The instrument display may also be updated with the optional Moto Guzzi Multimedia Platform which connects a smartphone via an app to present even more data to the rider.
In launching the Moto Guzzi V7 III Rough, it also pays tribute to the upcoming Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) 2018 (happening on 30th September 2018), Mr. Simone Niccolai, the Managing Director of Asia Pacific 2Wheeler, Piaggio Asia Pacific, dressed the part for the occasion with attired supplied by Tiga Supply Co. together with the management personnel of DIDI Resources and Stronghold Cycles.
The 2018 Moto Guzzi V7 III Rough is priced at RM 69,900 for introductory units and RM 75,000 thereafter (prices are basic selling prices with SST, but no on-the-road).
2018 MOTO GUZZI V7III ROUGH |
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ENGINE |
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| ENGINE TYPE | 4-stroke, pushrod-activated 4-valve, air-cooled, transversely-mounter, 90o V-Twin |
| DISPLACEMENT | 744 cc |
| BORE x STROKE | 80 mm x 74 mm |
| POWER | 52 bhp (38 kW) @ 6,200 RPM |
| TORQUE | 60 Nm @ 4,900 RPM |
| TRANSMISSION | 6-speed |
| FUEL SYSTEM | Fuel injection with single throttle body |
CHASSIS |
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| FRAME | Double cradle tubular frame in ALS steel with detachable elements |
| FRONT SUSPENSION | ø Ø 40 mm hydraulic telescopic forks, 130 mm travel |
| REAR SUSPENSION | Twin Kayaba shocks with adjustable spring preload, 93 mm travel |
| FRONT BRAKE | 1 X Two-piston Brembo caliper, ø 320 mm floating disc |
| REAR BRAKE | 1 X Two-piston floating caliper, ø 260 mm brake disc |
| FRONT TYRE | 100/90-R18 (110/90-R18 optional), |
| REAR TYRE | 130/80-R17 |
| STEERING HEAD ANGLE | 26.4o |
| TRAIL | 106 mm |
| WHEEL BASE | 1,445 mm |
| SEAT HEIGHT | 770 mm |
| FUEL TANK CAPACITY | 21 litres (with 4 litres as reserve) |
| KERB WEIGHT | 209 kg (with 90% fuel and all fluids, ready to ride) |
Moto Guzzi has finally unveiled the V85 TT adventure bike’s official production model photos.
The V85 concept was unveiled at EICMA 2017 to much anticipation as it seeks to replace the Stelvio 1200 which had been cancelled as it could not meet the Euro 4 emissions standards.
The production V85 TT looks remarkably similar to its EICMA concept, with only small changes. While Moto Guzzi did not release the bike’s specs, we could draw a few conclusions from these pictures.
Firstly, it surely looks more off-road capable that the V7 III Rough. We could see the headlamp mounts have been beefed up.
Apart from that, the handguards also carry the mirrors. Moving to the back, the rear portion of the subframe has fewer joints in its latticework. The production version’s exhaust canister is also larger and painted in black, besides having a heat shield next to the passenger’s footpeg.
The shape of the fuel tank is the same, although the paint scheme’s striping is diagonal instead of being horizontal.
The front brakes consist of twin discs clamped by radially-mounted, four-piston Brembo calipers.
The engine should be a new 850cc unit, said to produce 79 bhp, compared to the V9’s 850cc engine which produces 53.6 bhp.
The V85 TT will feature a fully-digital LCD instrument display. There is a compass bearing surrounding the screen. We wonder if it is merely decorative? (Please refer to the photo below).
What intrigues us is the two-helmet symbol in the display. The bike does not seem to be suspended by electronically-adjustable suspension, so that symbol could only mean integrated Bluetooth connectivity between the rider and passenger.
The smartphone symbol points towards Piaggio’s app which integrates with the bike to show upcoming service, locating the bike in a parking lot, locating the nearest petrol station and helping to call pre-stored emergency contacts.
Going further, notice the rain symbol and the word “PIOGGIA”? Pioggia means rain in Italian and it looks like the bike has ride modes and a ride-by-wire throttle.
It seems that virtually every manufacturer which has a modern retro line-up features at least one “lightweight adventure” variant, usually called a “scrambler.” Moto Guzzi is not left out in this revolution either, with this 2018 V7 III Rough.
The Rough is part of Moto Guzzi’s popular V7 III line-up. Its styling outline is the same, with minor differences.
The fuel tank is painted in matt silver, while the front and rear fenders are polished aluminium. It also sports larger sized wire-spoke wheels shod with adventure tyres and minimal bodywork, signaling its intent. This means the bike could be ridden on the road and on light off-road situations.
The V7 III Rough is powered by the same 744cc transversely-mounted 90o V-Twin which serves the V7 III range. The fuel-injected, air-cooled, OHV engine produces 52 bhp @ 6200 RPM and 60 Nm of torque at 4900 RPM.
It has Moto Guzzi Traction Control (MGTC) but no power modes. ABS is standard on both ends. The front brake consists of a 320mm floating disc clamped by a Brembo caliper.
Unlike other “scramblers,” the Rough’s dual exhausts are mounted in the standard positions instead of being mounted high up. As such it should be able to tackle the lighter off-road stuff. On the plus side, the low exhausts allow for more luggage mounting options.
All in all, the V7 III Rough provides Moto Guzzi fans with another option. Priced at RM 69,900 (basic selling price excluding tax, road tax and insurance), it is now available at Moto Guzzi Malaysia’s showroom in Petaling Jaya.
Please follow Moto Guzzi Malaysia’s official Facebook page for more details or drop by at the location below.
Moto Guzzi may be the represent the “heritage” side within the Piaggio group of motorcycle brands, but that does not mean the brand is without “characters” such as this Audace Carbon.
The Audace Carbon represents the “dark soul” of the Guzzi line-up along with the MGX21, a reflection of its name which means “audacious.” There is not one single chromed part. You could say it is the gothic version of the regular Audace.
Distinguishing parts include the carbon fibre cowlings on either side of the fuel tank and front mudguard. Besides that, the cylinder head covers and Brembo front brake calipers are painted in “Mandello Red,” to mark it as the dark lineage shared with the MGX21 and V7 III Carbon.
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At the heart of the Audace Carbon is a monstrous 1400cc, transversely-mounted, 90o V-Twin which punches out 96 bhp. Being a cruiser, however, means torque is always more important than outright horsepower. As such, the engine produces an arm-straightening 121 Nm at just 3000 RPM. It is also Euro 4 compliant, featuring 2 sparkplugs per cylinder and a 3-way catalytic converter. Along with an Eco Ride mode, you can have best mix of performance and fuel consumption while touring.
Speaking of modes, there are three power modes: Veloce (sport), Turismo (Touring), and Pioggia (Rain). The power maps are linked to the adjustable Moto Guzzi Traction Control (MGTC) thresholds. The power modes are courtesy of the ride-by-wire (rbw) throttle.
There is also cruise control, activated by a single switch on the left handlebar.
Lastly, the Audace Carbon includes the Moto Guzzi Multimedia Platform (MG-MP) which interfaces with the app in your smartphone to provide a complete suite of riding information. The system will even show the location of the nearest petrol station within range when the fuel level goes into reserve.
Priced from RM 123,000 (basic selling price not inclusive of SST, road tax and insurance), the 2018 Moto Guzzi Audace Carbon is now available at Moto Guzzi Malaysia. Please follow the Moto Guzzi Malaysia Facebook page for more information.
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