NMoto first unveiled its Golden Age concept scooter back in November 2020 with the bespoke design was based around BMW C 400 X urban scooter.
Fast forward to 2021, NMoto has decided to share its design via a complete body kit to those who appreciate the uniqueness of the Golden Age.
For those who has the time to put together the kit yourself, the complete body kit currently on sale. However, if you have an extra cash lying around, you can get your hands on the complete bike built by NMoto.
According to NMoto, the kit consist of a nine-piece carbon fiber body kit, powder-coated front and rear subframe and exhaust sustem relocation kit.
The kit also includes all the grilles, side moldings, decorateive parts and the Golden Age badges.
You also get bespoke turn signal housing, headlight housing and adaptber, market-specific headlight, turn signals and rearview mirros.
The package also comes with all the mounting hardware needed to fit the body panel including OEM BWM Torq screws.
The NMoto Golden Age body kit is priced at USD12,490 (RM52.6k)
Justin Bieber has just inked a deal with Vespa to put his own spin on the iconic scooter.
Still only 27 years old, Bieber has amassed millions of fans all over who called themselves ‘Beliebers’. On ‘Instagram’, the American singer has a total of 202 million followers.
Despite his past shenanigans, the man deserved a huge amount of respect for what he is today, an icon not just in the music industry but also brave enough to openly discuss his struggles with mental health and addiction which also prompt others who are struggling to come forth for help.
Nevertheless, his love for motorcycles including owning one of the limited edition Vespa X Sean Wotherspoon makes him an ideal candidate for the next collab with the Italian brand.
“My fans know how much I love the sport: skateboarding, hockey, basketball, BMX.
“I’ve always been attracted to that mix of style, grace and speed. I’m thrilled to give my touch to the iconic Vespa design,” said Bieber.
The Vespa X Justin Bieber special edition is set to debut in early 2022.
Along with the adventure motorcycle segment, the urban adventure scooter is also showing an upward trend.
Taiwanese scooter company, SYM is the latest manufacturer to join in the fight with the all-new 2022 Husky ADV.
With 150cc displacement, the Husky ADV is a direct competitor to the Honda ADV 150 which is priced at RM11,999 in Malaysia.
The liquid-cooled, single-cylinder SOHC engine on the Husky makes 14.4hp @ 7,500rpm and 14.5m @ 6,000rpm as compared to the Honda’s 14.6hp and 13.8Nm.
Nevertheless, the Husky ADV boast some interesting features, which includes a large 15-litres tank, bigger than its cousin, the SYM Maxsym TL500 that offers a 12.5L tank.
The Husky is also equipped with a full LED light setup including a neat-looking DRL (daytime running light) and a full-colour TFT instrument display that features an auto-dimming function.
It also comes with a conventional suspension setup, with telescopic forks at the front and mono-shock at the rear.
Braking is done by a 260mm front disc and 233mm rear disc paired to a dual-channel ABS as standard.
Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, has announced a 30km/h speed limit in the French capital with motorcycles and scooters have to pay for parking starting next year.
The speed limit will take place on all of Paris city streets by August this year; however, the ring road will maintain its 50km/h rule.
According to Hidalgo, the new rule is part of the city initiative to transform Paris into an environmentally friendly city and turning it into a pedestrian haven.
Furthermore, the city will start charging parking fees for every motorcycle and scooter and cut the current 140,000 street parking to just 60,000 to make more space for pedestrians.
Based on reports, Paris wants its people to use bicycles or public transport including walking to get around the city centre.
(Source: Bangkok Post)
While we’ve tested many bikes, we do root for the automatic scooter for its ultimate convenience. But we understand there’s always one main concern among scooter owners: The drive belt.
Drive belts are definitely cleaner and hassle-free compared to the link-chain. Chains have come a long way from being snap happy, but years ago, drive chains could turn into whips and mobile chainsaws. Still, chains need cleaning and lubricating every 300 km, and it needs to be performed correctly.
However, whereas you can inspect the chain everytime before you ride, it’s not so easy with a scooter’s drive belt. Here are some tips on how to inspect your scooter’s drive belt and what to look out for. It’ll save you from a long push to the nearest workshop.
Learning to identify the symptoms is also a great way against being “slaughtered” by unscrupulous so-called mechanics.
It depends on the manufacturer and specific bike, so you have to refer to the service/owner’s manual. Both manuals contain a wealth of information, so do flip through from time to time.
Certain manufacturers recommend a change at 10,000 km, 20,000 km and so forth. For comparison sake, those are the mileage one will usually get from link-chains.
*NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT THESE STEPS YOURSELF UNLESS YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE AND FULLY CONFIDENT. BUT PLEASE DO IDENTIFY AND REMEMBER THE SYMPTOMS.
There are symptoms, of course. Sluggish drive, lower top speed, abnormal noise, etc.
The best is when you are having your bike serviced. You can request for the mechanic to check it while the oil is draining, thus saving time.
Check out the illustration below.
Rotate the pulleys and check the belt’s condition for abnormal wear, cracks, missing teeth, tears or holes. Tears on the sidewall, wear on the top surface, long cracks are signs of serious problems.
A snapped belt means you have to replace it, you smart alec.
Also remember to check the pulleys for broken teeth and wear. Lastly, don’t forget to check in the inside surfaces of the cover. Scuff marks mean the belt has lost its tension.
It is best done by trained professionals with the proper tools and equipment. The worst thing one could do is taking a shortcut on repairs. It could lead to an even bigger disaster.
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