Sports endurance at its best

9 February 2013  www.thesundaily.my

Meet the limited edition GS 1200 Rallye, one of the most loved endurance bikes in the world.

GS - mention these two alphabets to any avid biker and there's a good chance that he or she has had experienced riding one.

There's also a very good chance that after the person is done singing praises, the topic would shift to other class bikes from KTM, Ducati, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Triumph.

That's because when it comes down to sport endurance bikes, BMW has stagnated with its GS. It has been around for a while now, allowing the competition to catch up and in some cases, even surpass BMW in terms of design and technology.

But that doesn't mean the GS is not a brilliant bike that's really good at what it was designed to do, it's just that buyers now have a lot of options. But when it comes to building endurance bikes there are only a few brands that have managed to perfect it, and one of it is BMW.

The GS series is highly popular not only because it is incredibly robust in any situation, but also because it is really easy to ride on tarmac and gravel as well as urban areas like cities and such.

A nimble frame combined to a torque-laden boxer engine makes the GS one of the best all-rounders in the market today, and that probably explains why it is one of the top selling endurance bikes

in the world. Good looks aside, the GS is also one of the easiest bikes to ride. The tall ride height may be a hindrance to the vertically challenged, but expectantly BMW has thought of that and there's a low seat option, though that would take a few months to deliver as it's not readily available in Malaysia.

The ride height does not mean that you are completely safe from scrapping the foot pegs, take a corner too fast at a low lean angle on uneven roads and you will have to deal with scrapping the pegs, something that could potentially be dangerous.

But there's a solution to it, and the bike you see here, the limited edition GS 1200 Rallye comes equipped with it, the Electronic Suspension Adjustment system, or ESA.

Featuring three different driving modes.

Police Ninjas to roll out

Officers with the Kawasaki Ninja 250 (STD) X motorcycles

New Straits Times 19.12.2012

KUALA LUMPUR: Housing areas in six states under the National Key Result Area (NKRA) initiative will soon be hearing the roar of motorcycles, thanks to 1,000 high-powered vehicles allocated to patrol these estates.
Federal Police NKRA Secretariat chief Datuk Wira Ayub Yaakob said the first batch of 560 Kawasaki Ninja 250 (STD) X machines would be deployed after its launch today.
"The motorcycle patrol units will monitor housing areas in six states under the NKRA initiative, namely the Federal Territories, Selangor, Johor, Perak, Penang and Kedah.
"The second batch will be rolled out early next year. If successful, this effort will be expanded nationwide," Ayub said during the rehearsal prior to the launch in Bandar Kinrara yesterday.
The RM20 million purchase was announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak during the unveiling of the 2013 Budget in September.
The patrol unit will comprise 50 officers and 950 men from police contingents in the six states. Five women were also among the 560 in the first batch.
Ayub said the police officers would patrol in teams of two.

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BMW Group sees double digit growth in sales of motorcycles

Managing Director of BMW group Malaysia, Dr.Gerhard Pils (right) and Head of Motorrad BMW Group Malaysia, Fazli Shukor (left) pose with the new BMW Motorrad C 600 Sport and 650 GT during the unveiling of the two models to members of the Media here Monday. - AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star

29.10.2012
KUALA LUMPUR: BMW Group Malaysia is confident of double-digit growth in the sales of motorcycles next year.

Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia, Dr Gerhard Pils said as of September this year, 255 motorcycles were sold, which is a 23 per cent growth from 2011.

BMW Group Malaysia introduced today, the all-new BMW C 600 Sport and BMW C 650 GT Maxi Scooters with an on-the-road retail price of RM65,000 and RM68,800 respectively, without insurance. - Bernama

See more BMW C 600 SPORT at HERE
See more BMW C 650 GT at HERE

source from  biz.thestar.com.my

Boon Siew Honda has Turned Up the Heat On its Sporty Honda Wave Dash

27 September 2012

see more at HERE

 source from - www.boonsiewhonda.com.my

Kawasaki bikes unveiled

KAWASAKI Malaysia has launched locally assembled 250cc and 800cc bikes.

Although there is a 300cc Ninja variant available as well, which happens to be headed for the United States, among other markets, Kawasaki Malaysia has decided to opt for the Ninja 250 instead, to cater for the larger market of those who possess a B2 motorcycle licence that limits the rider to 250cc bikes.

The new Ninja 250 offers revised styling that has been heavily borrowed from its ZX-6R, ZX-10R and ZX-14R stable mates, which certainly adds a great deal of perceived performance appeal.

It is fitted with an electric starter for the motor, which is fuel-injected with dual throttle valves producing 32bhp at 11,000rpm and 21Nm of torque at 10,000rpm.

All of these get mated to a six-speed manual transmission to help get the Ninja’s 172kg curb weight up to speed. The bike is able to take on about 17 litres of petrol.

With the number of big bikes increasing on local roads, Kawasaki Malaysia figured it made sense to introduce the Z800, which replaces the Z750 with an additional 50cc of engine displacement, and should be a welcome option for those who find the Z1000 too intimidating.

The 229kg Z800, in streetfighter guise, seems a tad hefty, but its four-cylinder 806cc motor pushes out about 110bhp at 10,200rpm and 83Nm of torque at 8,000rpm, making it seem a little acoustically milder than the higher revving Ninja 250, and it should be easier to get the bike going when faced with stop-go traffic.

The Kawasaki Ninja 250 is priced at RM22,589, while the larger Z800 is RM47,989, which could be seen as the next step up from their ER6 N or F that’s popular for beginners.

souce from thestar.com.my

        see more KAWASAKI Z800 click HERE

see more Ninja 250R  click HERE

New Ducati Multistrada 1200

Ducati has given a preview of its highly-anticipated 2013 range by revealing exciting new Multistrada models that introduce new features such as enhanced aesthetics, a second generation Testastretta 11° engine, the very latest ABS and, on the "S" versions, the innovative semi-active suspension system, Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS).
The brand new range, full of owner-inspired improvements, signals the next stage of the Multistrada journey with a long list of fascinating and high-tech features. It includes the Multistrada 1200 with the associated Riding Mode technologies of Ride-by-Wire (R-b-W) and Ducati Traction Control (DTC) in addition to the very latest in ABS, while the Multistrada 1200 S Touring is now equipped with Ducati Skyhook Suspension (DSS), R-b-W, DTC and ABS with additional side luggage, heated grips and centre stand. The new touring flagship of the range for 2013 is the Multistrada 1200 S Granturismo with increased side luggage capacity, top case, additional LED illumination, enhanced wind protection and long-distance tyres, while the latest Multistrada 1200 S Pikes Peak celebrates the sporting side of the model's character with a replica of the famous 2012 mountain race bike in its stunning new race-winning livery.

The Multistrada's award-winning Sport, Touring, Urban and Enduro electronic Riding Modes enable a truly enjoyable and customisable riding experience separated by just one click of a button. The four-bikes-in-one concept makes instant adjustment to power and torque delivery in addition to electronic adjustment of suspension settings, traction control, and now ABS and Ducati Skyhook Suspension, instantly transforming the Multistrada 1200 to suit its rider and environment with even more precision.

Hailed as a true ‘game-changing' motorcycle, Ducati's Multistrada 1200 has attracted all types of riders to the Italian brand by removing the borders between different motorcycle categories and creating a model that is not only powerful and playful, but also a comfortable and versatile adventure on two wheels. The eight-level DTC and new three-level ABS introduce the Ducati Safety Pack (DSP) concept to the Multistrada family, further underlining Ducati's focus on performance safety.

Ducati's Multistrada 1200 International Press Test is set to take place in Bilbao, Spain from 20-27 September, while the first public showing of the 2013 Multistrada range will be at the INTERMOT motorcycle show in Cologne, Germany from 3-7 October. The brand new Multistrada 1200 models will be available via the official Ducati dealer network from December 2012.

source from  www.ducati.com

Modenas launches electric bike - 17 june 2011

Electric avenue: Model Ezzaty Azham, 20, posing with the Modenas CTric in Shah Alam Thursday.

SHAH ALAM: Malaysian riders can now go greener with the launch of the country’s first electric-powered motorcycle.

The Modenas CTric is fully powered by a battery which allows travel for as far as 60km on a single charge.

Energy consumption for the environmentally-friendly vehicle, which can hit a top speed of 70kph, is as low as one sen per km.

The motorcycle can be charged using a normal three-pin power point, and the charging time is 3.5 hours for a fast charge and eight hours for a normal charge.

Transport Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha, who launched the CTric yesterday, said the motorcycle had been certified by Sirim, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) and also met the Japan Industrial Standard.

“This proves that the local automotive industry can come up with competitive product,” he said in his speech.

Kong said the CTric could be used on the road following the amendment to the Road Transport Act in December to allow the registration of electrical vehicles.

At a press conference later, Kong said there would be no problem obtaining a road tax for the CTric, adding that riders with a B2 licence (motorcycle below 250cc) were qualified to ride the motorcycle.

He added that while there were debates about the electric bicycle, the same issues did not extend to electric motorcycles.

“With the electric bicycles, the questions raised are whether riders are exempted from regulations such as vehicle registration, road tax, insurance, driving licence and age limit.

“Electrical motorcycles follow the same regulations as normal motorcycles, meaning the riders have to wear helmets, buy insurance and pay the road tax,” he said.

Modenas chief executive officer Abd Halim Ismail said the motorcycle was fully developed by Malaysians and targeted urbanites and university students, as they travel between 30 and 50km per day.

He added that the CTric had received interest from Greece, Holland, Korea and Vietnam, with Iran already placing an order.

-The Star-

Eclimo : Home Grown Electric Motorbike

Eclimo Sdn Bhd and Eclimo Marketing Sdn Bhd are 100% Malaysian and were founded in June 2008 to help forward Malaysia in the global race for green power technology application superiority, especially in the transport sector. After two years of intensive research and tests, they are ready to roll out its first generation of 100% electricity-powered motorcycles (e-bikes) and scooters (e-scooters). Eclimo is so confident with its home grown e-technology that it is preparing to export its e-bikes and e-scooters to Japan among other high-tech countries. There is no better way to prove Malaysia's superiority in e-technology than to challenge and conquer Japan's world-leading electric vehicle market.
Eclimo's headquarters cum R&D centre is located on Penang Island's Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone. This is where our leading e-technology is being researched and improvised daily in our quest to be a global leader in green power. Our design house is in Tokyo, Japan. For convenience, our business office is located in Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan. Our warehouse for exports is located in the Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ). The assembling activities for bigger e-bikes will be in Penang. The Eclimo Penan and two other new models to be launched soon will be manufactured and assembled in NAZA Bikes Sdn Bhd, Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan.
The vision of Eclimo's founders is simple. A superior green power technology is the only way for the future and to propel Malaysia into a global leader in helping to green our precious and fragile Earth. Moreover, the environmentally unfriendly fossil fuel is a dwindling commodity. Therefore, Eclimo was born to exclusively focus research on alternative environmentally friendly sources to power motors and engines. Where else better to launch this challenge than the heritage and environmentally-sensitive Penang Island which is also dubbed the Pearl of the Orient.

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Bobby rockers: Dancing policeman gets into the Olympic spirit as he entertains people waiting along the torch route

As the Olympic Torch has traveled the length and breadth of the country, police officers have been working hard behind the scenes to keep the runners safe.But for one policeman, getting into the spirit of the Games was also included in the job description.The officer in Sevenoaks showed off his moves on the beat as the Torch made its way through the town yesterday on day 63 of the relay.

 A policeman outrider dances for the crowd in Sevenoaks during yesterday's Olympic torch relay through the town.

The policeman did his best to entertain the crowds waiting for the Olympic Torch to pass through on the 63rd day of the route after pulling up on his motorbike.

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Essex and Metropolitan Police Motorbike Escort during the Olympic Torch Relay as it passed through Chalkwell Avenue, Westcliff on Sea Essex - 06/07/2012

Suzuki Belang 150R - from KOSMO

Locally assembled 600 cc Big Bike Launched! (15 JUNE 2011)

Hong Leong Yamaha launches new Yamaha XJ6 Diversion 

Port Dickson, 15 June 2011 – Hong Leong Yamaha Motor Sdn. Bhd. Introduced the new
Yamaha XJ6 Diversion, a 4 stroke, 600cc liquid cooled, in-line 4 cylinder engine with fuel
injection motorcycle, today. The launch to the media and press was held at the Thistle Port
Dickson Resort.

“We strongly believe the introduction of the new Yamaha XJ6 Diversion 600cc middle sports
model will offer customers a new riding experience and a discerning lifestyle, whether in city
traffic or in the scenic country open roads” said Mr C. H. Ng, Managing Director of Hong
Leong Yamaha Motor.

Present at the launch was Mr Shin Yokomizo, the project leader for XJ6 who explained on
the model concept and development. The new Yamaha XJ6 Diversion is locally assembled
at its factory in Sg. Buloh and Malaysia is the second country outside Japan besides Brazil
to assemble it.
“The Yamaha XJ6 Diversion is a bike that you can feel comfortable, spend time and be with
it anywhere, anytime” added Mr Ng.
Hong Leong Yamaha Motor is targeting to achieve an annual sales volume of 600 units in
the first year of introduction.
The new Yamaha XJ6 Diversion is priced at RM 39,000 (excludes road tax, insurance and
number plate) and is available at selected authorized Yamaha dealerships nationwide with a
color choice of metallic blue or black.

Honda to Launch the New CRF250L On/Off-Road Model

TOKYO, Japan, April 13, 2012 - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced the start of sales in Japan on May 14, 2012, of a new 250-cc on/off-road model, the CRF250L, which offers an agile ride in a wide range of riding environments from urban to off road riding.
Under the slogan, “‘New On & Off Gear, your right buddy on the road’ to make ‘On’ (daily life) more convenient and ‘Off’ (weekends) more enjoyable,” the development team, by pursuing total balance and driving stability to the utmost, created a vehicle that enables a broad spectrum of users from beginners to experienced riders to enjoy the sheer fun of handling the machine.

The CRF250L is powered by a liquid-cooled 250-cc 4-stroke DOHC single-cylinder engine with powerful output in the low-to-mid rpm range. Low-friction technologies including an offset cylinder are also employed to realize the excellent fuel efficiency of 44.3 km/L (measured at a constant speed of 60 km/h on a level road).

A newly-designed frame makes use of the steel twin-tube structure to offer the rider a nimble ride while ensuring both agility and stability. In addition, an agile, high-performance run-through ability in a wide range of situations from urban riding to off road is realized through the adoption of an inverted suspension with a 250-mm cushion stroke for the front and the Pro-Link suspension with 240 mm of axle travel for the rear.

Styling has been refined to be sharper and more aggressive while inheriting the basic concept of Honda’s CRF motocrosser series, resulting in a design that asserts a Honda identity fitting for a new-era CRF. Customers are offered a choice of two color schemes: Extreme Red to present an aggressive image or Ross White for those who wish to impart a cool image.

Company Unveils Two New Performance Bikes

(L-R) Director & Chief Administration Officer of Boon Siew Honda, Jeremy Loo, MD and CEO of Boon Siew Honda, Satoshi Okada, and MD of ASAR Associates (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, Mohd Isa Bin Omar pose with the newly launched performance bikes

Tuesday February 28, 2012

BOON Siew Honda Sdn. Bhd unveiled two new Honda performance bikes — the Honda CBR1000RR and the Honda 2012 Gold Wing that promise improved performance, better comfort and advanced safety.

The two long-awaited motorcycles were the ‘superstars’ at the Boon Siew Honda showcase at MotoXpo KL 2012 held at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) from Feb 22 to 26.

Boon Siew managing director and chief executive officer Satoshi Okada said, “We are pleased to launch the Honda CBR1000RR and Honda 2012 Gold Wing, thus providing more choices to riders in Malaysia.”

He also announced the estimated price for the new models and their availability at all Boon Siew Honda authorised Impian Honda Shops.

Boon Siew Honda also announced the upcoming launch of a third performance bike, the Honda CRF250L for motocross enthusiasts. The three new models come with two years’ or 20,000km warranty.

Honda CBR1000RR is a star on its own class. It runs on a 999cc liquid-cooled inline-four-cylinder engine and all-aluminium twin-spar chassis.

It has front and rear suspensions, enhancing stylish exterior, multi-function LCD instrumentation communicates information from gear position to coolant temperature and speed.

The machine also comes with controlled combined anti-lock braking system.

The bike is available in Pearl Sunbeam White, Victory Red and Graphite Black and in two variants - with C-ABS and non-ABS.

The estimated on-the-road price for the C-ABS version is RM109,900 and the non-ABS version is RM98,900.

The new Honda CBR1000RR will hit the roads from July onwards.

The Honda 2012 Gold Wing sets the benchmark for luxury touring class.

The improvement on the 2012 Gold Wing has made the world’s best touring bike even better. It runs on a 1,832cc liquid-cooled horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine as a package of best engine and chassis that improves ride quality for touring bike riders.

The Honda 2012 Gold Wing is an ultimate touring bike. It has eye-catching bodywork and lower body wind protection.

This touring bike sees an additional new seat material — Pro-Arm Rear Swingarm for comfort and iPod(r) connectivity for riders to truly enjoy their adventures.

The recommended on-the-road price of this dual-sport bike will be announced in June.

Sasar jual 200 superbike Honda - Utusan Malaysia (17 Feb 2011)

SEPANG 17 Feb. - Boon Siew Honda Sdn Bhd. (Boon Siew Honda), menyasarkan penjualan 200 buah motosikal Honda CBR 250R tahun ini setelah mula diperkenalkan di pasaran Malaysia hari ini.

Motosikal berkelas superbike itu diperkenalkan di Thailand pada Oktober 2010, kini dibawa masuk secara kenderaan siap bina (CBU) dan dijual dengan dua versi iaitu CBR 250R standard pada harga RM18,799 seunit dan CBR 250R ABS pada harga RM21,799 seunit.

Pengarah Urusan Boon Siew Honda, Shoichi Harada berkata, motosikal itu menwarkan keselesaan pemanduan, kelajuan, mampu milik dan pelepasan karbon dioksida yang rendah.

''Pada tahun ini motosikal itu dibawa masuk secara CBU dan kita sedia untuk mempertimbangkan bagi pemasangan komponen terurai CKD,'' kata beliau.

Beliau berkata demikian pada sidang akhbar pada Majlis Pelancaran dan Pandu Uji CBR 250R di Litar Antarabangsa Sepang (SIC).

Pada sidang akhbar itu juga, Harada berkata, pihaknya tidak bercadang memperkenalkan model baharu Honda CBR 150R untuk pasaran Malaysia.''Setakat ini kami mahu menggantikannya dengan model Honda CBR 250R,'' kata beliau lagi.

Menggunakan enjin penyejuk cecair 250cc empat lejang DOHC satu silinder yang menepati piawaian emisi Euro 3.Sistem minyak menggunakan teknologi Honda yang terkenal iaitu PGM-FI dan sensor 02 dengan catalyzer dalam ekzos.

Menurutnya model CBR ini turut dilengkapi dengan sistem ABS yang berupaya membantu penunggang mengawal sistem brek, menjadikannya model motosikal 250 cc pertama di dunia dilengkapi dengan sistem itu.

“ABS diperkenalkan dalam model CBR250R ini bagi memenuhi kepuasan pelanggan disamping meningkatkan kecekapan dan tahap keselamatan penunggang,” katanya.

Turut hadir pada majlis pelancaran berkenaan Pengarah Urusan dan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Boon Siew Honda, Shoichi Harada

New Honda Click 125i

January 10, 2012

A.P. Honda Co., Ltd. to Release New Click 125i (125-cc scooter) in Thailand
- Equipped with eSP, a global scooter engine with improved fuel efficiency -


Bangkok, Thailand, January 10, 2012 - AP Honda Co., Ltd plans to sell in Thailand the Click 125i, the new 125-cc sports scooter based on the Thai-manufactured 110-cc Click-i, starting in January 2012.

The Click 125i is the first model to be equipped with eSP, Honda’s newly developed 125-cc global engine for scooters, which boasts improved durability, quietness, and high fuel efficiency.

The Click 125i presents a sporty design with aggressive and innovative looks based on the image of the new engine featuring cutting-edge technology and an exhilarating ride, while inheriting the “slim & sharp” concept of the Click-i.

The Click began in 2006 with the debut in Thailand of the Click 110 sports scooter. A new model equipped with the PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection) system was launched in 2008, achieving a high-level balance between riding performance and fuel efficiency. The Click series models have enjoyed widespread popularity in the Thailand sports scooter market.

Honda plans to install the eSP global engine for scooters on a wide range of 125-cc scooter models that will be launched in various countries throughout the world starting in 2012.

Daredevil biker smashes Harley jump world record

Daredevil motorbike rider Seth Enslow has smashed the world record for the longest distance jumped on a Harley-Davidson.

He managed a leap between ramps of 55.99 metres - easily beating Bubba Blackwell's previous world record of 47.85 metres set in Las Vegas in 1999.

The stunt took place at Barangaroo, on Sydney harbour, today and is measured in feet because the previous records have been set in the US.

Asked if Enslow would now try to push the record further in future, a spokesman for Harley-Davidson told AAP: "I'd say so."

"That magical 200 feet mark is not far off and he was pretty comfortable today."

The stunt was 12 months in the planning and Enslow chose Australia for the location because he's got good mates here, the spokesman added.

His bike was pretty much a standard Harley-Davidson, apart from modified suspension.

In a previous attempt at the record, in an indoor arena in the US, Enslow injured himself badly, tearing a number of ligaments in his shoulder.

AAP

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Cub prix: Cool Fazli waiting to strike in Kuala Terengganu

BACK-to-back Expert champion Ahmad Fazli Sham is not hitting the alarm button ahead of Round 3 of the 10-leg Petronas Sprinta AAM Malaysian Cub Prix Championship in Kuala Terengganu this weekend.
The 27-year-old Fazli, champion in 2007 and 08, failed to step on the podium in both earlier rounds but he is not worried. The Taiping-born rider only managed eighth place in the opening round in Alor Star and was fourth in Kluang. He is currently fifth in the standings with 21 points. Still, the Shell Advance Yamaha Maju rider is not panicking as he believes everything is still under control because he is only four points shy of joint-third placed riders Ahmad Fuad Baharudin (Petronas Sprinta Yamaha Raceline) and Mohd Adli Salihin (Motul Yamaha YY Pang) and nine points behind second placed Elly Idzlinizar Ilias (Petronas Sprinta Yamaha Ah Hong). Fuad's teammate, Mohd Iskandar Raduan tops the standings with 36 points. "We are still in the early stages of the Championship and I am in no doubt that my team will be able to put it together in the coming rounds.
"Even last season, I was a bit slow in picking up points and, after the second leg, I was only ranked third in the standings. Now I am fifth overall but it's still okay for me as it's still a decent result," said Ahmad Fazli. "My machine has improved tremendously compared to the first round." For race inquiries, contact Safe Aim Mutual Sdn Bhd at 03-87338787 or visit the championship website at www.malaysiancubprix.com.
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