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Dutch MotoGP 2019: Maverick Vinalez Ends Yamaha’s Drought

Maverick Vinalez won at the Dutch MotoGP 2019 round to end Yamaha’s year-long drought of race wins.
Marc Marquez finished in 2^nd place.
Fabio Quartararo finished on the podium again.

Maverick Vinalez (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) won at the Dutch MotoGP 2019 round to end Yamaha’s year-long drought of race wins.

Vinalez had battled all race long with the youngest back-to-back pole sitter Fabio Quartararo (Petronas Sepang Racing Team) and World Champion Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda). The trio traded places on and on until Quartararo had to slow down due to incessant speed wobbles. Both Vinalez and Marquez passed him without hesitation, to set up a two-bike battle in the closing laps.

Vinalez finally prevailed from Lap 18 to end the race 5 seconds ahead of Marquez. The latter seemingly slowing down to settle for 2^nd position to protect his lead in the championship. Indeed, he revealed in the post-race interview that his goal was to finish ahead of Andrea Dovizioso (Mission Winnow Ducati), Alex Rins (Suzuki Ecstar) and Danilo Petrucci (Dovizioso’s teammate).

Quartararo made it home in 3^rd for his second podium finish in his first season. He had battled through arm pump to stay ahead of Andrea Dovizioso.

His teammate Franco Morbidelli pushed up the field to pass Petrucci on the final lap to finish 5^th.

Cal Crutchlow (LCR Honda) fought back against Joan Mir (Suzuki Ecstar) to grab 6^th.

Jack Miller (Pramac Ducati) and Andrea Iannone (Gresini Aprilia) rounded off the top 10.

It was another nightmare race for Valentino Rossi (Monster Energy Yamaha) who crashed together with Takaaki Nakagami (LCR Honda) at high speed. Nakagami was stretchered off the track side.

Marc Marquez had predicted a strong race, if not a victory, but one of the Yamahas after witnessing their pace throughout the weekend. As in the previous race at Catalunya, the Yamahas demonstrated higher midcorner speeds and ease of being flicked side-to-side, fitting the twisting format of the Assen track well. Suzuki also had this advantage but Alex Rins crashed out from the lead on Lap 3.

It was Marquez’s remarkable skills to put the Honda in 2^nd place. The next closest Honda of Cal Crutchlow was way back in 6^th.

The Ducatis couldn’t take advantage of their towering engine power and straightline speed at the Cathedral of Speed. As Dovizioso remarked earlier this season, the Ducati Desmosedici GP19 still has trouble with keeping its line in midcorner, thereby hampering the riders from applying the throttle earlier.

Marquez currently leads the championship with a substantial 44 points clear of Dovizioso in second. Indeed, the cameras caught a despondent-looking Dovizioso sipping his drink in his paddock after the race.

What about Quartararo’s speed wobbles/tank slapper? As pointed out by our veteran journalist friend, both the Yamahas and Suzukis suffered the same problem down the back straight due to the strong crosswind. The two manufacturers’ bikes are set up for quick-steering hence have less stability, compared to the Honda RC213V, Ducati Desmosedici and KTM RC16.

The next round is at Sachsenring, Germany.

Yamaha Tidak Akan Mengilangkan Jentera MotoGP Seperti Panigale – Dosoli SBK

Yamaha ketika ini menghuni ranking ketiga dengan jentera R1 mereka berada di belakang Ducati dan Kawasaki bagi Kejuaraan Superbike Dunia FIM (SBK).

Jentera empat silinder dari Iwata itu sememangnya memiliki chasis yang mantap dan memainkan peranan penting di beberapa litar terpilih, dibuktikan apabila pelumba, Michael Van Der Mark merekodkan dua podium di Assen.

Bagaimanapun, ramai yang berpendapat Yamaha masih ketinggalan di belakang Ducati terutamanya daripada aspek enjin.

Musim ini, Yamaha melakukan menambah beberapa elemen baharu ketika sesi ujian di Misano dengan melakukan perubahan pada bahagian tangki dan tempat duduk penunggang.

“Perubahan ini dihargai para pelumba tetapi kami akan terus bekerjasama untuk membuat penilaian sebenar,”ujar Andrea Dosoli, Pengurus Yamaha Motor Eropah.

Ketika Di Assen, Van Der Mark berjaya menduduki tempat ketiga bagi perlumbaan pertama dan naik satu kedudukan bagi perlumbaan kedua dan Dosoli menyifatkan keputusan itu menempatkan Yamaha atas landasan yang tepat.

“Kami mempamerkan banyak peningkatan tahun ini tetapi taraf kejuaraan ini turut meningkat. Kami teruja kerana berjaya memperbaiki catatan masa dari 7-10 saat di semua litar. Kami akan terus cuba untuk menutup jurang dengan pendahulu, Alvaro Bautista yang ketika ini sedang mempamerkan aksi mantap,” tambah Dosoli.

Bagaimanapun, Dosoli menegaskan selain daripada melakukan penambahbaikan terhadap jentera R1, mereka tidak akan mengikut jejak Ducati.

“Tak masuk akal untuk kami menghasilkan motosikal ‘production’ yang menyerupai sebuah jentera MotoGP, tak masuk akal bukan? Sebaliknya, kami perlu membina jentera yang mengikut permintaan pasaran. Setiap pengeluar akan membuat penilaian sendiri dengan menawarkan pelanggan produk yang terbaik.

“SBK merupakan platform untuk mempromosikan jentera yang akan dijual kepada orang ramai. Kami perlu duduk dan berbincang untuk mencari jalan bagaimana untuk menggabungkan keperluan berlumba dengan permintaan pelanggan. Kami berpuas hati dengan jentera R1 jadi kami tidak perlu melakukan sebarang rombakan,” ujarnya.

(SUMBER: GPOne.com)

Yamaha YZF-R6 20th Anniversary Unveiled in Japan

The Yamaha YZF-R6 20^th Anniversary was unveiled in Japan recently.
However, there was no additional data.
But it ought to be the same as the current R6.

The Yamaha YZF-R6 20^th Anniversary was unveiled in Japan during a YZF-R Owners Meeting at the Sugo racetrack recently.

There wasn’t any information accompanying the launch, unfortunately, except that the variant commemorates the introduction of the first YZF-R6 in 1999.

The R6 was a groundbreaking motorcycle when it was launched. It was the first production motorcycle to utilize ride-by-wire throttle, which Yamaha calls YCC-T for Yamaha Computer Controlled Throttle. It was from here that the technology was soon adopted throughout the industry. Additionally, it marked the beginning of rider selectable ride and power modes.

Anyway, Yamaha had introduced the R6 to challenge the Honda CBR600F and later CBR600RR’s supremacy in the middleweight class. Unlike the Honda, the R6 had an alloy frame. The engine was claimed to produce 120 hp at 13,000 RPM. While it didn’t sound a lot, it translated to the first production bike to measure 200 hp per litre. Besides that, it had the shortest wheelbase and lightest weight of 169kg dry in its segment.

Photo credit planetjapanblog.blogspot.com

The current YZF-R6 produces 117 hp at 14,500 RPM, probably because Yamaha revised the engine to provide more midrange rather than outright horsepower.

Anyway, let’s savour the pictures of this 20^th Anniversary special edition.

Model Popular Yamaha 135 LC 2019 Kini Lebih Mantap!

Hong Leong Yamaha mengumumkan penambahbaikan terbaru bagi model popular, Yamaha 135 LC 2019.

Model baharu ini akan mengekalkan enjin 135cc, liquid cooled, 4 strok SOCH bagaimanapun terdapat beberapa perubahan dari sudut estetik motosikal.

penutup hon
scoop udara
panel under cowl
rekaan speedometer baharu

Model 2019 ini didatangkan dengan tiga warna baharu, Fiery Red, Storm Blue dan Comet Grey.

Selain itu, setiap pelanggan akan mendapat Yamaha Disc Lock bagi setiap pembelian 135 LC 2019.

Yamaha 135 LC 2019 ditawarkan pada harga RM6,868.

Yamaha Y15ZR V2 Ultraman Special Edition Launched

Only 100 units of the Yamaha Y15ZR V2 Ultraman Special Edition are offered.
It is an officially-licensed Ultraman product.
Priced from RM 12,688, net selling price.

Welly Assorted Sdn. Bhd. launched the Yamaha Y15ZR Ultraman Special Edition over the weekend.

This special edition is an initiative by Welly Assorted to deliver two legends in one, namely the Yamaha Y15ZR V2 and Ultraman. Welly’s boss knows that there are many Ultraman fans in the country. There are those who had grown up with the superhero, and those among the younger generation who are current fans. Hence this particular model is targeted at the age group between 25 to 40 years old.

The special edition is the result of a collaboration between Welly Assorted and Taigaco Sdn. Bhd. Taigaco is the licensing agent of the Ultraman characters and brand for Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia and Brunei. Yamaha Y15ZR V2 Ultraman Special Edition is therefore a licensed product.

The Ultraman graphics on the bodywork are airbrushed and not mere vinyl stickers. The bike is already fitted with high-grade brake and clutch levers, original Yamaha engine guard and red wheels. There is also a commemorative plaque.

Only 100 units of the edition will be sold. Each is priced from RM 12,668, net selling price.

Please get in touch with Welly Assorted Sdn. Bhd. for your bookings. You may also check out these links for more information.

www.facebook.com/theoriginalultraman/

www.facebook.com/wellyassortedmalaysia/

www.instagram.com/ultramanoriginal/

www.instagram.com/wellyassorted/

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Kalau Berpeluang, Saya Mahu Terus Kekal Di MotoGP – Hafizh Syahrin

Hafizh Syahrin masih belum membuat sebarang keputusan mengenai kariernya dalam saingan MotoGP tatkala timbul desas-desus bahawa dia akan turun semula ke Moto2.

Menurut laporan Berita Harian, Pelumba Red Bull KTM Tech3 itu akui tidak berdepan masalah seandainya senario itu berlaku meskipun ketika ini ia hanya spekulasi.

“Tidak salah sekiranya saya membuat keputusan untuk kekal di MotoGP atau turun ke Moto2. Sudah tentu, kalau berpeluang saya mahu terus kekal,” katanya.

Pelumba berusia 25 tahun itu menampilkan aksi membanggakan dalam musim pertamanya bersama Yamaha sebelum beralih ke jentera KTM.

“Saya mendapat peluang terbaik bersama Yamaha. Walaupun jentera saya tidak sama seperti Johann Zarco tetapi saya sudah berjaya menamatka perlumbaan dalam kelompok 10 terbaik beberapa kali,” tambahnya.

Pada masa sama, Hafizh mengakui peralihan ke jentera KTM pada awalnya hadir dengan tanggapan KTM Factory akan dapat membantu meningkatkan kariernya.

“Saya jangka KTM Factory akan dapat membantu saya tetap ketika ini agak sukar. Jangkaan saya itu berbeza daripada apa yang berlaku ketika ini. Apa pun, saya akan terus berusaha keras dan yakin untuk memberi saingan terhadap pelumba lain.

“Tetapi jika saya diturunkan ke Moto2 saya akan berikan yang terbaik untuk kembali semula ke MotoGP,” ujarnya.

Bagi saingan GP Catalunya yang berlangsung minggu ini, Hafizh bakal memulakan saingan di petak 21 di hadapan wakil Aprilia, Bradley Smith setelah mencatat masa kelayakan 1 minit 41.839 saat.

Dalam perkembangan sama, pelumba Petronas Yamaha SRT, Fabio Quartararo bakal memulakan perlumbaan di petak pertama dihadapan pendahulu kejuaraan dan wakil tuan rumah, Marc Marquez.

(SUMBER: Berita Harian)

Risau Letih Tunggang Yamaha YZF-R15 Balik Kampung? Tengok Video Ini

Ketika Yamaha memperkenalkan YZF-R15, ramai yang memberikan maklumbalas positif terutamanya daripada segi rupa keseluruhan motosikal ini.

Rekaan bercirikan ‘sportbike’ menjadi fokus utama terhadap penghasilan model baharu ini.

Bagaimanapun, kami telah diberitahu bahawa terdapat beberapa keluhan yang disuarakan pemilik jentera ini terutamanya mereka yang baru sahaja beralih daripada motosikal ‘kapcai’ kepada R15.

Rata-rata mengadu bahawa bahagian tangan dan lengan berasa sakit dan tidak selesa ketika menunggang.

Bagi mengatasi masalah ini, kami akan membantu anda cara menunggang motosikal ‘sportbike’dengan betul!

Saksikan video cara tunggangan yang betul di bawah:

Yamaha Balik Kampung Road Safety Campaign 2019

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) held their 21^stannual Yamaha Balik Kampung Road Safety Campaign over the last three days
Held in three separate locations, it seeks to remind and educate motorcyclists about road safety.
HLYM and other vendors also provided activities on road safety.

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) held their 21^stannual Yamaha Balik Kampung Road Safety Campaign over the last three days. The campaign was held in collaboration with the Malaysia Motorcycle and Scooter Dealers Association (MMSDA).

The campaign was held in three separate locations in Peninsular Malaysia, namely the Betaria Business Centre in Seremban, Perhentian Sebelah Petaling Jaya along the LDP highway, and Kompleks Sukan & Rekreasi Sony in Seberang Perai.

This year’s theme was “Tunggang Berhati-hati, Keluarga Tersayang Menanti” (Ride Safely, Your Loved Ones Await). It was a call to riding safely in view of the many road accidents and fatalities, especially during the festive season. It aims to nurture good road safety practices among local motorcyclist in line with the government’s aspiration is reducing road-user fatality rates.

Road safety messages were emphasized during the event through various activities. Taking part were the Yamaha Safety Riding School (YSRS) and Yamaha Safey Riding Science (YSRS). HLYM also performed 8-point safety checks for all motorcycles, regardless of brand. Also present was NGK Spark Plugs Malaysia Berhad who carried out spark plug safety check. Tyre education was provided by FKR Marketing Sdn. Bhd.

A total of 900 SIRIM-approved helmets were handed out by Aeon Credit and KHI Helmets Industries Sdn. Bhd. Safety vests were also provided by Pacific & Orient Insurance Co. Bhd.

HLYM also took the opportunity to introduce the “Yamaha Cares Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) logo.

The launch was officiated by YB Anthony Loke Siew Fook, the Minister of Transport Malaysia; Dato’ Jim Khor, Managing Director HLYM; and Mr. Wee Hong, Chairman of MMSDA.

Hong Leong Yamaha recalls 2019 Yamaha YZF-R25 and Yamaha XMAX

Hong Leong Yamaha Motors has initiated a recall for the 2019 Yamaha YZF-R25 and Yamaha XMAX.
The campaign covers the replacement of the brake lever.
It begins in mid-July, 2019.

Hong Leong Yamaha Motors has initiated a recall for the 2019 Yamaha YZF-R25 and Yamaha XMAX.

The recall involves replacing the brake lever as a safety precaution. The decision was made by Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd. (i.e. Yamaha Japan). The campaign first began in the United States when dealers found a number of levers of the YZF-R3 snapping during hard braking.

Brittleness is usually associated with the presence of impurities in the metal during the casting process.

The Malaysian recall campaign will commence from mid-July onwards by region. Hong Leong Yamaha will strive to contact the owners of the affected bikes.

In the meantime, please refer to the table below for the range of chassis numbers involved.

Model

Frame Number

Component

YZF-R25 2019

Units that within the following frame numbers

PMYRG1520K0000127 – PMYRG1520K0000166

PMYRG1520K0000207 – PMYRG1520K0000246

PMYRG1520K0000247 – PMYRG1520K0000286

PMYRG1520K0000287 – PMYRG1520K0000326

PMYRG1520K0000327 – PMYRG1520K0000366

PMYRG1520K0000367 – PMYRG1520K0000406

PMYRG1520K0000407 – PMYRG1520K0000446

Brake Lever 2

XMAX

Units that within the following frame numbers

PMYSG4010K0001727 – PMYSG4010K0001766

PMYSG4010K0001767 – PMYSG4010K0001806

PMYSG4010K0001807 – PMYSG4010K0001846

PMYSG4010K0001847 – PMYSG4010K0001886

PMYSG4010K0001887 – PMYSG4010K0001926

PMYSG4010K0001927 – PMYSG4010K0001966

PMYSG4010K0001967 – PMYSG4010K0002006

Yamaha R1 Akan Dilengkapi Sistem Brek Automatik, Tapi Apa Fungsinya?

Menurut MoreBikes, Yamaha R1 akan dilengkapi dengan brek belakang automatik yang akan membantu dalam memastikan tayar depan tidak terangkat ketika menunggang.

Yamaha baru-baru ini telah mematenkan ciri baru yang menggunakan sistem ABS bagi memastikan kedua-dua tayar kekal di atas jalan sekaligus meningkatkan lagi tahap kawalan penunggang.

Sebaik sistem sensor mengesan tayar depan akan terangkat, ABS akan bertindak dan memastikan perkara itu tidak berlaku.

Sistem tersebut juga akan membantu jentera R1 untuk memecut pada kadar yang dikehendaki penunggang tanpa perlu berasa bimbang dengan insiden tayar depan terangkat. Dalam kata lain, penggunaan brek automatik akan membantu jentera pergi lebih laju!

Bagaimanapun, bagi penunggang yang gemar membuat ‘wheelie’ diharapkan sistem baharu ini dapat dipadam mengikut pilihan penunggang.

Kalau tak macam mana nak tayang skil dan kehebatan di lebuhraya Karak nanti?

Kepala Yamaha Y15ZR V2 Kini Jadi Buruan Pencuri

Sebelum ini pemilik motosikal sering kali berasa gerun dengan kes curi kaliper brek lebih-lebih lagi jika berjenama Brembo. Bagaimanapun, hari ini timbul pula kerisauan baharu terutamanya bagi setiap pemilik Yamaha Y15ZR V2.

Seorang pengguna Facebook telah berkongsi gambar di akaun Orang Wangsa Maju yang menceritakan bagaimana seorang pemilik Y15ZR V2 kehilangan bahagian kepala jenteranya di Melawati Mall.

Lebih mneyedihkan, model V2 baharu sahaja dilancarkan bulan lalu ketika perlumbaan Cub Prix di Jasin, Melaka.

Kejadian ini sekaligus menimbulkan rasa risau dikalangan pemilik Y15ZR V2 yang kini harus mencari jalan untuk memastikan tidak menjadi mangsa kepada golongan yang boleh dilabel sebagai sampah masyarakat ini.

Turn it Up! A Yamaha YZF-R1 and Aprilia RSV4 RF in the Twisties

Like beauty is subjective, so is everyone’s preference for motorcycle exhaust note.
V-Four engines are among the best – if not the best – sounding.
Listen to this Yamaha YZF-R1 and Aprilia RSV4 RF.

Just as beauty is subjective, so is everyone’s preference for motorcycle exhaust note. To bikers, the exhaust note is another aspect which stirs the sould. However, V-Fours sound the best in our books as demonstrated by this Yamaha YZF-R1 and Aprilia RSV4 RF.

Yes, yes, the Yamaha R1 isn’t a V-Four but an inline-Four, instead. But I’m sure you already know that the “crossplane” crankshaft is arranged in such a way that the engine fires like a V-Four, hence sounding like one. Or like some say, sounds like Valentino Rossi’s YZR-M1 MotoGP bike.

The crossplane crankshaft spaces the crankpins at 90^ofrom each other. Therefore, the R1’s firing order mimics the firing order of a V-Four with a 180^ocrank, which gives it a 270^o– 180^o– 90^o– 180^oignition timing. The irregular firing order is what gives the bike its distinctive exhaust note compared to traditional inline-Fours.

The Aprilia RSV4, on the other hand, uses a 65^oV-Four with a 180^ocrankshaft. As such, the firing order is a regular 180^o– 115^o– 180^o– 245^o, giving it another distinctive and gloriously LOUD(!) exhaust note.

By the way, the numbers with degrees denote the crankshaft rotation angle.

NOTE: Please ride responsibly on public roads.

Video credit: SuperBike Racer

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Maverick Vinalez won at the Dutch MotoGP 2019 round to end Yamaha’s year-long drought of race wins.

Marc Marquez finished in 2nd place.

Fabio Quartararo finished on the podium again.

The Yamaha YZF-R6 20th Anniversary was unveiled in Japan recently.

However, there was no additional data.

But it ought to be the same as the current R6.

Only 100 units of the Yamaha Y15ZR V2 Ultraman Special Edition are offered.

It is an officially-licensed Ultraman product.

Priced from RM 12,688, net selling price.

PHOTO GALLERY

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) held their 21st annual Yamaha Balik Kampung Road Safety Campaign over the last three days

Held in three separate locations, it seeks to remind and educate motorcyclists about road safety.

HLYM and other vendors also provided activities on road safety.

Hong Leong Yamaha Motors has initiated a recall for the 2019 Yamaha YZF-R25 and Yamaha XMAX.

The campaign covers the replacement of the brake lever.

It begins in mid-July, 2019.

Like beauty is subjective, so is everyone’s preference for motorcycle exhaust note.

V-Four engines are among the best – if not the best – sounding.

Listen to this Yamaha YZF-R1 and Aprilia RSV4 RF.

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Marc Marquez finished in 2^nd place.

The Yamaha YZF-R6 20^th Anniversary was unveiled in Japan recently.

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) held their 21^stannual Yamaha Balik Kampung Road Safety Campaign over the last three days