Yamaha has always transferred their MotoGP liveries to their motorcycles in many markets including Malaysia. That started long ago with the 135 LC, then the Y15ZR, YZF-R25 and now the YZF-R15 (R15).
The Monster Energy GP edition was launched in the UK on the YZF-R125 months ago and it was high time for our turn.
What makes it special this time is the Monster Energy livery which was replicated by enthusiasts on their own. It was said that the Monster Energy sponsorship in MotoGP was brought along by Valentino Rossi. The energy drink sponsored him since the Movistar days.
The bike is mechanically identical to the standard R15. We found the standard bike good enough already anyway, so there’s no sense in disturbing its equilibrium.
However, to those who’ve not ridden the R15, the upside-down forks, chassis and 155cc VVT engine produce a lively and entertaining ride. You could even knee down in corners if ridden well.
The recommended basic selling price is from RM12,618 (not including road tax, insurance and number plates).
Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) launched the 2019 Yamaha 135 LC Special Edition (SE) today.
The SE has a special Knight Blu colour and graphics.
The 135 LC soldiers on despite being launched a number of years ago.
Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) launched the 2019 Yamaha 135 LC Special Edition (SE) today.
The 135 LC continues to be a popular model, despite being launched some seven years ago. The reasons for its longevity are its evergreen styling, reliability, quality and affordable pricing. Many had thought that the model will be phased out or fade into obscurity with the introduction of the Y15ZR, but that clearly isn’t the case.
How many times have we received our orders from Grab Food and Food Panda riders on new 135 LCs (especially ones in gray with yellow rims)? Yamaha dealers are moving them relatively quickly too and there’s always stock for one.
The bike has gone through a number of small revisions but mostly in special MotoGP colours.
But now, the 2019 135 LC SE features Knight Blu colour and graphics. Additionally, there are 135 LC logo graphics on the cast wheels. It’s one way for a model refresher.
Each buyer will receive a Yamaha stainless steel disc lock. HLYM recommends the selling price from RM 7,118 (basic selling price without road tax, insurance and number plates). The bike will be available from 20th September 2019.
Pengarah Jabatan Siasatan dan Penguatkuasaan Trafik (JSPT) Bukit Aman, Datuk Azisman Alias akui pihaknya menyedari terdapat banyak kumpulan motosikal dan selebriti yang gemar memuat naik video yang memaparkan aktiviti pengubahsuaian motosikal jenis Yamaha Y15ZR.
“Pihak kami akan mengambil tindakan sekiranya terdapat bukti yang cukup.
“Mereka akan dikenakan tindakan mengikut undang-undang, tidak kira sama ada mereka selebriti atau sesiapapun,” katanya.
Menurut laporan NST, pihak polis telah menubuhkan Squad 42 bagi menyiasat dan mengumpul bukti mengenai trend pengubahsuaian motosikal ini.
Ketika ini, trend pengubahsuaian Y15ZR atau YSuku semakin popular apatah lagi dengan bebebrapa selebriti di Malaysia turut sama mengubahsuai jentera masing-masing.
“Kami faham mereka melakukan aktiviti ini bagi menjana pendapatan tetapi mereka tidak boleh terlalu obses hingga menyalahi undang-undang,” tambah Datuk Azisman.
The Yamaha VR46 Master Camp enters its 8thedition in the important step to build future champions.
Students include 16-year-old Yamaha Motor Malaysia’s Muhammad Alif Ashraf Bin Tahiruddin.
They were taught by champions from the very first day.
The Yamaha VR46 Master Camp enters its 8th edition in the important step to build future champions.
Students include Yamaha Motor Malaysia’s Muhammad Alif Ashraf Bin Tahiruddin (16); among Yamaha Motor Thailands’s Sawapol Nilapong (16) and Suttipat Patchareetorn (18); Yamaha Motor Philippines’ McKinley Kyle Paz (18) and Yamaha Motor Canada’s Jake LeClair (18).
The first day held a special surprise for the students with PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team rider Franco Morbidelli, fitness trainer Carlo Casabianca, VR46 Academy Moto3 rider Andrea Migno, and multiple flat track champion Marco Belli helping them to ride faster.
The participants were elated to find Morbidelli and Migno waiting for them at the Fisio Gym. The riders showed the students the proper work out regime of professional racers including stretching, spinning, Pilates and trying out the race simulator.
“In the morning the Yamaha VR46 Master Camp riders and I did some stretching, which is what we usually do at the VR46 Riders Academy. It’s important to do this, so you feel better with your body. Being supple is always important,” said Morbidelli afterwards.
“At the end, we did some Pilates, which is again something that will make your body more flexible. It’s important to keep this up, because it helps prevent injuries.”
The riders went to the Bar, Ristorante e Pizzeria da Rossi in Tavullia and spent time in Valentino Rossi’s hometown. They visited the Official Fan Club Valentino Rossi Tavullia and were handed presents by the Vice President, Flavio Fratesi, and shopped at the VR46 Store.
It was back to training afterwards at the VR46 Mtor Ranch. Marco Belli is the three-time English Flat Track, two-time American and European Flat Track Champion. He taught the students on correct riding position and bike control for their first flat track session aboard the YZ250F dirt bikes.
“The first day is always used to teach the guys about the correct body position and how to control the throttle. We got some very good feedback from them. There were no crashes, nobody got hurt, we saw a lot of speed, and – most importantly – they listened to the advice they’ve been given and put it into practice, which makes all the difference. They all have a good starting level. Therefore, starting from the next flat track training session, we will be riding on the oval and the full track – so we’re really happy!”
Valentino Rossi berjaya menempatkan dirinya di kelompok depan buat julung kalinya selepas GP Austiin, April lalu apabila berjaya menduduki petak kedua ketika sesi kelayakan di Silverstone, malam tadi.
Selepas merekodkan aksi hambar sebelum cuti musim panas, Rossi berjaya bangkit dengan tunggangan lebih baik sejak di Brno.
Menurut laporan Crash.net, Rossi akui dia berasa cukup gembira dengan jenteranya.
“Kami telah lakukan yang terbaik ketika sesi ujian bebas dan saya tahu sesi kelayakan kali ini amat penting kerana jika saya mahu menaiki podium, saya perlu memulakan perlumbaan di petak lima terbaik,” jelasnya.
Pada masa sama, Rossi mahu melupakan senario gagal menamatkan perlumbaan di tiga saingan berturut-turut.
“Saya masih kompetitif, ini sangat penting kerana sebelum cuti musim panas kami alami pelbagai masalah. Saya tidak berlumba selaju yang diharapkan, kami agak terumbang-ambing kerana saya gagal mencapai keserasian dengan jentera.
“Tetapi selepas Brno, kami melakukan pelbagai perubahan terhadap jentera saya dan semenjak itu, saya berjaya bangkit,” tambahnya.
Terdahulu, Marc Marquez berjaya menempah petak pertama sementara Jack Miller dan Fabio Quartararo mengisi slot ketiga dan keempat.
The 2017 Yamaha YZF-R1M is the “special edition” R1.
It was among the very first bikes to incorporate the 6-axis IMU and Öhlins Electronic Racing Suspension.
It was also among the first to feature comprehensive electronic settings.
The Yamaha YZF-R1 or in this case the 2017 Yamaha YZF-R1M seems to hold a special place in the hearts of sportbike enthusiasts in Malaysia.
Many other superbikes have come along to take bites out of this models’ pie since its introduction in 2015. So, how does it hold up against the competition?
Introduction to the Yamaha YZF-R1M
This is the third generation R1 which debuted in 2015. There are two variants: The “regular” YZF-R1 and the higher spec’ed YZF-R1M in this test.
Its styling was generally well-received, but the front proved to be controversial back then. While it followed Rossi’s bike (large space for a number plate), the headlamp placing was initially panned. But it’s grown on us since then.
Looking at it now, the rest of the bike does look kind of old school. Yes, 4 years is too many in sportbike terms. While the newer bikes have more smooth panels, the R1M’s consists of many angles and pieces, making it look busy. Its silhouette is nice though: Aggressive and distinctive.
But the R1M was the first Japanese superbike to feature electronically controlled… well, everything. Engine power modes, engine back torque, traction control, suspension settings as well as the detailed controls are all accessed through the TFT screen’s menus. Sorry, I can’t find the control to make a caramel latte.
Riding the Yamaha YZF-R1M
The engine fired up with an immense roar, as if it’s got an aftermarket exhaust. The engine also emitted loud sounds, but that’s probably attributed to the thin walled engine covers.
But before moving off, it’s time to go through the settings. There were 4 power levels (1 being the lowest), 4 TC levels (1 provides the most intervention), 2 quickshifter modes, 3 engine braking levels, 4 suspension modes. Choosing a power level also changes the settings (except suspension) by default. However, you could choose the power level to your liking while customing the other parameters to your liking.
As for setting the Öhlins Electronic Racing Suspension, the first, marked A-1 (automatic-1) is the stiffest with the most damping, while A-4 is the softest. I chose A-4 for road riding.
Flip another page on the menu and you’ll find the suspension’s fine tuning. The best thing about the menu system is that it shows you where your starting point (after choosing the A level). If you reduce a parameter, the menu will show -1, up to -5, and vice versa. Awesome! This way, you don’t have to guess and go all bananas.
You can choose to set up the suspension manually and independent of the automatic settings too and save the settings in M-1, M-2 and M-3. There are 32 “click” to play with for each parameter just like those manual racing suspensions, but electronically.
Exiting the menus and back out the main screen, it shows all the pertinent data you’ll ever need. The top row shows your settings and you could change them on the fly. In ROAD mode, the screen displays speed in the middle. But if you switch to RACE mode, the speed display changes to a lap timer. Cool!
That’s 20 minutes gone just to set it up. Phew!
The seat was the tallest among all sportbikes even with the rear shock’s preload wound all the way out. The clip-ons were set low but reach to them was thankfully short, so you don’t look stretched out like roti canai dough.
I took a liking to the bike immediately.
Sat in the correct position (crotch about 2.5 cm/1 inch from the tank), the steering was light and didn’t feel like it needed herculean efforts to turn it. The fuel tank’s knee cut outs were right there where my knees were instead of being higher up.
The first gear was very long so I’d usually short-shift into second. Give it a fistful of gas and the bike just took off with one of the most beautiful soundtracks. Low down, it sounded like a V-Four but once the tach swung past 8,000 RPM it produced the V-Four roar mixed with an inline-Four wail. It’s one distinctive warble that no other bike produces.
That torque was the loveliest thing on this bike. Whereas certain inline-Four superbikes took time to accelerate from down low, the YZF-R1M took off like a missile homed in on its target. And that was in the lowest power level!
But even as speeds went well into triple digits, the bike stayed straight almost without a single weave. Most sportbikes will weave slightly since they were made to be super agile but the R1M stayed the course like it was on proverbial rails.
Yet, it was so easy to flick the bike over onto its side and making great use of the 200-section rear tyre. I credit that to the knee cutouts in the tank which enabled me to push my outside knee into it and help turn the bike. Additionally, the tank’s edges provided support for the forearms.
But again, the bike was super stable in midcorner. Choose your line, flick it in and throttle out. Done. It wasn’t only so in those long high-speed corners, for it exhibited the same kind of tenacity in slow corners going up Genting as well. Other bikes would push the front tyre in those slow hairpins but the R1M seems resolved to track through any corner.
This superb performance is credited to the Öhlins Electronic Racing Suspension. It But that’s only half of the story as the YZF-R1M was among the very first motorcycles to incorporate the 6-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) technology. Data from the IMU is fed to the suspension’s control unit which monitors many parameters every few miliseconds and determines the best damping while braking, cornering and accelerating.
Thus, besides suspension control, the IMU data also serves the bike in terms of lean angle sensitive traction control (TCS), rear wheel slide control system (SCS), front lift control system (LIF) i.e. wheelie control, and launch control (LCS).
The tops of the tank’s knee cutouts were not far from the top my things and brace against them when I braked hard. They were absolutely perfect from my 167cm height, but I imagine those with long legs might find them a bit troublesome.
Speaking of braking, those calipers gripped like mad, despite not being the fangled Brembo. They’re not even monoblocs. I thought I was going to be thrown over the windshield the first time I clamped down with two fingers.
Verdict
The Yamaha YZF-R1M certainly changed the superbike game when it came out and still remains a powerhouse. 197 hp at 13,500 RPM and 112.4 Nm of torque is nothing to sneeze at!
The 2020 Yamaha YZF-R1 and YZF-R1M have been launched recently and we could only guess at how much better it would be!
Perkongsian imej Yamaha XSR155 yang baru dilancarkan di Thailand semalam – 91,000 Baht (RM12, 364) – telah mendapat pelbagai reaksi dari netizen yang rata-rata mahu menyaksikan model ‘Sport Heritage’ ini dibawa masuk ke pasaran Malaysia.
Persoalannya, adakah gesaan peminat jentera dua roda di Malaysia akan dilunaskan?
Hakikatnya, ketika ini masih tiada desas-desus daripada Hong Leong Yamaha tetapi jika jentera ini dibawa masuk pastinya akan mendapat permintaan yang tinggi terutamanya daripada penunggang muda yang sebelum ini hanya diberi pilihan di antara Yamaha YZF R15 dan Y15ZR.
Menurut laporan tmcblog.com, seperti R15, XSR155 turut mengenakan kerangka Deltabox, Yamaha Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) dan enjin yang sama sekaligus dijangkakan model ini mampu menghasilkan sekitar 19hp pada 8,900rpm dengan 14.7Nm pada 7,000rpm yang disalurkan menerusi transmisi 6 kelajuan.
Model ini turut didatangkan dengan tangki 10 liter dan didakwa memiliki berat sekitar 134 kilogram.
The Yamaha XSR 155 was launched in Thailand recently.
It’s the neo classic model in Yamaha’s “155 family.”
It’s equipped with the 155cc VVA unit shared from the YZF-R15.
The Yamaha XSR 155 was just launched in Thailand to a rousing welcome.
It completes the “Yamaha 155” family which already includes the NVX (automatic scooter), Y15ZR, MT-15 naked bike and YZF-R15 sportbike.
As with its bigger brother the XSR 700 and XSR 900, the XSR 155 takes on the “neo classic” styling which combines modern and classic elements. Think round headlight and taillight, teardrop shaped fuel tank, ribbed bench seat (some call it the “bread loaf” seat”), megaphone exhaust. The seat features a tan-colour cover to lend an even more classic look. The exhaust heat shield is in perforated tommy gun style. The instrument cluster is round in shape. Finally, a tall handlebar completes the package.
Powering the XSR 155 is the 155cc liquid-cooled Single with VVA (Variable Valve Actuation) from the YZF-R15. Yamaha didn’t fettle with it in any way thus the performance figures are 19 hp and 14.7 Nm of torque.
The engine is suspended in Yamaha’s signature Deltabox, while the front forks are upside-down. A monoshock takes care of rear end suspension duties.
The bike is priced at THB 91,500 (RM 12,363 as of 17thAugust). Plan on seeing the bike in Malaysia at the end of 2020, should Hong Leong Yamaha Motor chooses to assembled it locally.
Perkembangan mengenai masa depan Jorge Lorenzo menjadi lebih menarik kali ini apabila Motorsport.com mendakwa pelumba Sepanyol itu menawarkan khidmatnya kepada Petronas Yamaha bagi 2021.
Pasukan satelit Yamaha itu muncul antara pilihan Lorenzo sekiranya dia meninggalkan Honda selain daripada menggantikan Jack Miller di Pramac Ducati seawal musim depan.
Lorenzo telah menandatangani kontrak dua tahun untuk bergandingan dengan Marc Marquez di Honda namun bergelut setakat ini.
Senario itu membuatkan pelumba berusia 32 tahun itu mahu berpisah dengan Honda sekaligus mencetuskan pelbagai spekulasi.
Sementara itu, pengurus pasukan Honda, Alberto Puig berkata pihaknya tidak tahu sama ada Lorenzo akan meninggalkan pasukan itu.
“Kami tidak tahu apa-apa. Apa yang kami tahu, dia ada kontrak yang masih aktif dan dia perlu menghormati kontrak tersebut,” katanya.
Bagaimanapun, difahamkan Honda tidak berpuas hati dengan dakwaan Lorenzo sedang sibuk mempertimbangkan masa depannya dan pengeluar motosikal Jepun itu dijangka mahu mendapatkan keputusan yang jelas.
Ejen Lorenzo, Albert Vera, mengakui bahawa hubungan kliennya dengan Honda akan bertambah rumit selepas musim 2020.
Sekiranya Honda bersetuju untuk melepaskan Lorenzo, dia berpeluang untuk menggantikan Jack Miller di Pramac Ducati musim depan dan kembali ke pasukan factory Ducati musim berikutnya.
Lorenzo – juara dunia tiga kali bersama jentera Yamaha M1 – telah pun menolak tawaran daripada Petronas Yamaha SRT musim lalu namun Motorsport.com mendakwa dia bersedia membuat pusingan U.
Demikian kenyataan dibuat seorang warga laman sosial yang bertindak mengecam penunggang motosikal yang terlibat dalam satu kemalangan ngeri di Lebuhraya Damansara Puchong (LDP) semalam.
Penunggang motosikal yang terlibat dalam kemalangan tersebut disyaki dalam perjalanan pulang daripada Karnival Gen Blu Yamaha yang berlangsung di MAEPS, Serdang.
Menurut rakaman ‘dashcam’ yang telah dikongsikan akaun Facebook Info Roadblock JPJ/Polis, sebuah kenderaan jenis Perodua Myvi secara tiba-tiba cuba mengubah haluan selepas mendapati kereta di hadapan telah pun menekan brek.
Tindakan itu menyebabkan empat motosikal mengalami kemalangan ekoran tidak sempat mengelak.
Ketika ini tiada maklumat mengenai keadaan penunggang motosikal terbabit.
Bagaimanapun, perkongsian tersebut mengundang pelbagai reaksi daripada netizen dengan rata-rata menyalahkan pemandu tersebut.
Namun terdapat satu komen yang mencuri tumpuan apabila berkata penunggang motosikal yang menggunakan laluan paling kanan wajar menerima padah sedemikian.
Bukan itu sahaja, dia turut membuat perbandingan dengan negara Taiwan yang tidak membenarkan sesetengah motosikal memasuki lebuh raya.
Komen tersebut turut menerima kecaman daripada netizen lain yang berpendapat komen tersebut tidak wajar.
Apa sekalipun, diharapkan pihak berkuasa meneliti insiden kemalangan tersebut sementara pihak berwajib lain perlu memandang serius perkara ini tatkala ketiadaan laluan khas motosikal di sekitar kawasan kejadian.
A number of Yamaha Gen Blu Festival participants were involved in accident.
The scary crash was recorded on a dashcam.
The accident was caused by a car.
A dashcam video appeared on social media showing participants of the Yamaha Gen Blu Festival involved in a serious accident. It occurred on the LDP.
It appears that a black Myvi swerved abruptly from the right lane to the left. It’s front quarter struck another car which spun the Myvi around.
The impact caught a group of riders. The first rider almost it past but was caught by the bumper and thrown off. Two of his following buddies hit the car’s front and were flung over. A fourth rider probably took the biggest impact as he t-boned the Myvi, smashing his head and upper body into the car.
The riders were wearing the T-shirts handed out at the mega Yamaha event we covered earlier today.
There’s no explanation what caused the driver to drive in such a way. There’s also no news on the bikers’ condition.
Our hearts and prayers are with then to get well soon.
We are alarmed by the increase of such drivers these days. Worse, there were trolls who blamed the entire episode on the riders despite the incontrovertible proof!
Menurut laporan 
Apa sekalipun, diharapkan pihak berkuasa meneliti insiden kemalangan tersebut sementara pihak berwajib lain perlu memandang serius perkara ini tatkala ketiadaan laluan khas motosikal di sekitar kawasan kejadian.
