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.
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.
The Yamaha YZF-R6 20th 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 20th Anniversary special edition.
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.
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.
Sumber imej: Fox Sports Asia
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.
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:
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 Motor (HLYM) held their 21st annual 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 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.
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?
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.
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 90ofrom each other. Therefore, the R1’s firing order mimics the firing order of a V-Four with a 180ocrank, which gives it a 270o– 180o– 90o– 180oignition 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 65oV-Four with a 180ocrankshaft. As such, the firing order is a regular 180o– 115o– 180o– 245o, giving it another distinctive and gloriously LOUD(!) exhaust note.
By the way, the numbers with degrees denote the crankshaft rotation angle.
The 2019 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT brings many yet subtle revisions to the line-up.
Yet these revisions add to one great motorcycle.
It’s price is really difficult to ignore.
The 2019 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT now wears the hallowed “GT” moniker.
GT stands for Gran Turismo, or Grand Touring in Italian. The GT name usually alludes to a sports car that is not only fast but coddles its occupants in great comfort. Best examples of GT are the Lamborghini Avantador, Ferrari F8, Porsche Turbo and those in the same ilk.
Well, looks like have to find out if the Tracer 900 GT is worthy of the designation, since Yamaha placed it as such, don’t we?
Introduction to the 2019 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT
The model was unveiled in Malaysia earlier this year and it seems like its manufacturer listened to their customers’ feedback in making the 900 GT even better than its predecessor, the MT-09 Tracer.
So, while both bikes are almost identical in terms of styling, there are almost worlds apart when ridden. Sure, the inline-Triple CP3 engine sourced from the MT-09 is retained along with 115 hp and 87.5 Nm, as with the frame. However, the bike is almost completely new.
Highlights and revisions
The larger windscreen is now adjustable.
Cruise control.
Quick Shifter (upshifts only).
Cruise control.
Thin Film Transistor (TFT) display.
Swingarm extended by 60mm.
YCC-T ride by wire.
D-Mode engine power selector.
Switchable traction control system (TCS).
60 mm longer swingarm.
30 mm longer passenger footpegs.
Narrower handlebar.
LED lighting (except the turn signals).
Comfort seats.
Revised rider ergonomics.
Larger passenger grab bars.
Fully-adjustable forks.
New rear shock with remote preload adjuster.
New centre stand.
Riding impression
Again, the changes are subtle on paper, but they add up to a greater effect. The handlebar was first inkling of the changes when you climb on. It’s now only narrower but also moved back to meet the rider. The change gives the rider a slightly forward slant of the upper torso, putting more weight on the front end and feeling natural at the same time.
You now stare at a TFT screen instead of the previous yesteryear-looking LCD cluster. However, the size of the TFT on the Tracer 900 is rather small… especially for someone who’s getting older like me. Still, it’s a welcome change from the Super Tenere’s “TV screen.”
That’s because every aspect for performance, riding data and setup is carried out through the screen, through a new scroll thumb wheel on the right switch handlebar.
As for riding modes and TCS levels, you need to select your preferred combination before you start riding, because you can’t do so while the bike is on the fly. Instead, you have to stop the bike or coast in Neutral at low speeds to change the D-Mode. Bummer.
The three D-Modes are carried over from the MT-09 and MT-09 Tracer, providing a quick reaction to throttle movements. The acceleration was exhilarating and addicting, least to say, as you grab one gear and another using the quickshifter!
Such reactions used to be the biggest irritation for its forebears, but no longer!
The solution wasn’t in the throttle feel, but the suspension, instead. The rear shock is new and looks beefier than the old unit. It’s still adjustable for preload and rebound damping, but now it doesn’t pump and down through high-speed sweepers. Tuned correctly, the Tracer 900 GT is one of the nimblest bikes in the market.
My spouse takes on the role of backseat reviewer and ranked the seat’s comfort higher up the scale, plus the better-acting new rear shock.
Adding to the rear shock’s performance is the longer swingarm. Yes, it looks just like the one on the previous model but it was truly discernable when you ride it – 60 mm is rather a lot to miss! It provided a whole lot more straight-line stability but perhaps more importantly was allowing the bike to “finish the corners” much better now – cracking the throttle mid-turn didn’t sent the bike wide as a longer swingarm acts to keep more weight on the front tyre when the gas comes on.
The new windscreen truly worked. The material is clearer than its predecessor’s and the sides were designed to keep windblast off the rider’s chest yet allowing enough through to keep him cool.
Last but not least, the centrestand is a great addition. However, it turned out to also be the one point which we didn’t like most. It’s very wide at the base and grounded very quickly even before the footpeg feelers did.
Conclusion
It’s amazing what listening to your customers can yield. The 2019 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT is the perfect embodiment of such a strategy.
At just RM 58,800 (basic selling price) the bike offers a great value for money which cannot be ignored. It’ll take you to places you want to go while looking and sounding good.
In a nutshell, yes, the bike is worthy of the “GT” name.
