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Updated 2025 MODENAS Elegan EX Launched

From Media Release

Motosikal dan Enjin Nasional Sdn. Bhd. (MODENAS), a subsidiary of DRB-HICOM Berhad, has unveiled the facelift 2025 MODENAS Elegan EX, offering an elevated riding experience with enhanced aesthetics and modern features. Priced at RM17,780, the updated model is now available at all authorised Modenas dealer showrooms.

The MODENAS Elegan EX is available in two new premium colour options: Deep Blue, and Plain Grey.

Updated Styling & Features

The latest version of the Elegan EX boasts several refinements for a more premium appearance and enhanced functionality:

Sportier Windscreen – Enhances aerodynamics and aesthetics.

LED Front Indicators – Enhance visibility while improving energy efficiency.

New Premium Colours – Elevate the scooter’s presence on the road.

Updated MODENAS Logos – Fresh branding on key components, including the windscreen, handle cover, rear fender, speedometer, and ignition key.

Delivering Power & Efficiency

Powered by a 249cc, liquid-cooled, SOHC engine, the Elegan EX delivers 22.4hp at 7,000rpm and 22.4Nm of torque at 6,500rpm, ensuring a smooth and responsive ride.

The CVT transmission provides seamless acceleration, making it a versatile choice for both city commutes and highway cruising. Additionally, the 14-litre fuel tank offers excellent mileage, ideal for long-distance travel.

The Elegan EX is equipped with front and rear disc brakes with ABS, delivering superior braking performance and enhanced rider safety. Its telescopic front suspension and twin rear shock absorbers further improve road stability and rider comfort on the road.

The Elegan EX continues to meet the needs of riders seeking a perfect blend of comfort, performance, and modern style, making it an excellent choice for both urban and long-distance commuting.

Roslan Roskan, CEO of MODENAS says, “The Elegan EX has been a trusted choice among riders for its comfort, practicality, and performance. This refreshed version enhances its appeal through contemporary design cues and upgraded features, ensuring our customers continue to enjoy a premium riding experience.”

For more information, visit the official MODENAS website at www.modenas.my or contact the MODENAS Customer Careline at 1-800-880-181, or via WhatsApp at 019-570 8135.

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New Colours for 2025 Honda Vario 160

Boon Siew Honda has introduced new colours for 2025 Honda Vario 160.

The new colours are set to enhance the bike’s looks even further, on top of the ease of use, practicality, and style it offers.

Highlights

157cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine equipped with with PGM-FI and Enhanced Smart Power+ (eSP+) systems.
Due to the fuel saving and low emission measures, the bike is certified as an EEV (Energy Efficient Vehicle).

It also earned the MyMAP Certificate for safety as the front and rear disc brakes are equipped with ABS.
Everything is held together by the new lighter but stronger Enhanced Smart Architecture Frame (eSAF).

Honda Smart Key System for convenience and security with a smart ignition switch, Anti-Theft Alarm, and Answer Back System.
Full LED lighting for full safety and visibility.

USB charger in the console box keeps your gadgets powered.
Full digital speedometer displays essential info like fuel consumption and time.

18-litre utility box, wider tires, cast wheel design.

Colours, availability and price

The 2025 Honda Vario 160 will be available at all IMPIAN X and authorised Honda dealers nationwide from 11th April 2025 onwards.

Recommended retail prices (without road tax, insurance, and registration) depends on your colour choice:

The new Yellow and existing Blue and Red colour schemes are priced from RM10,198.00.
The new Silver and Matte Red, and existing Green and Matte Blue are priced from RM10,498.00.

Boon Siew Honda offers two years or 20,000 manufacturing warranty, whichever comes first. For more information, please click https://boonsiewhonda.com.my/product/vario160-2024/ or visit the nearest Honda Impian X. Customers may also reach them via their toll-free number at 1-800-88-3993.

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Honda NC750X Wins 2025 Red Dot Design Award

The Honda NC750X has won the 2025 Red Dot Design Award, in the Product Design category.

Honda has a great record at the awards, by winning consecutively since 1997. In recent times, the Transalp 750 and CB750 Hornet won it in 2023, followed by the EM1 e electric scooter in 2024, and now the NC750X this year.

The NC750X is part of Honda’s 750cc platform: The Transalp 750 is the adventure variant, CB750 Hornet being the naked, and this being the sport-tourer. All variants are powered by a 745cc, SOHC, 8-valve, parallel-twin engine which produces 90.6 hp at 9,500 RPM and 74.4 Nm of torque at 7,000 RPM.

From the Boon Siew Honda Press Release

The NC750X crossover model combines the fun of touring with ease of use in everyday
situations such as commuting. It has been well received by a wide range of customers for its
in-line 2-cylinder 745cc engine with powerful torque characteristics for easy handling and
excellent fuel economy, low center of gravity packaging for easy handling, and user-friendly
luggage storage.

Sharp and powerful design and an adventure-style exterior raise the rider’s expectations.
Its fairing is made of plant-derived bioplastic and recycled materials, a world-first for a motorcycle exterior components, and the elimination of paint reduces CO2 emissions. While reducing environmental impact, it also delivers vibrant colors and exceptional design.

Toshinobu Minami, Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer, Design Center, Honda R&D Co., Ltd. said, “We are very honoured to receive the Red Dot Design Award for the sixth consecutive year, and this year, we also received the iF Design Award. We believe that this is the result of people resonating with Honda Design’s passion of ‘designs that enrich the lives of our customers through experiences and products resulting from a human-centric approach’. Honda will continue to create new values that surprise and inspire people, and provide the joy of expanding their life’s potential.”

Harley-Davidson is Searching for New CEO

Harley-Davidson is now searching for a new Chief Executive Office (CEO), as the incumbent Jochen Zeitz has announced his retirement at the end of 2025.

Zeitz had joined the Motor Company’s board of directors in the late-2000’s before advancing to the position of CEO in 2020.

He unveiled a five-year plan called “Hardwire” in the first few months on the job, seeking to stabilise the company and return it to its glory. A large chunk of the plan centred around expanding into new global markets. Additionally, Zeitz wanted H-D’s EV company LiveWire to bridge the gap between the motorcycling generations.

The former plan worked which led to the introduction of small and inexpensive H-D models that were developed with India’s Hero MotoCorp. Unfortunately, despite brisk sales, the LiveWire plan failed to return much.

And now, with Donald Trump as the President of the United States again, the trade wars he initiated looks to hit Harley-Davidson hard in Europe, plus several more countries who are set to retaliate against his tariffs.

According to the Motor Company, “The Board of Directors of Harley-Davidson, Inc. today confirmed that it is engaged in an on-going CEO search process, as part of the Board’s succession planning responsibilities. The search process was initiated in Q4 2024 with the retention of a leading executive search firm after Jochen Zeitz, the current CEO, expressed his interest in retiring from the Company in 2025 after five years in the CEO position, and subject to the appointment of a suitable successor.”

Zeitz had previously worked at Puma and was known as a “turn around” executive who found ways for struggling companies to return to the black.

2025 Yamaha MT-15, New Additional Colour

There is now an additional colour scheme for the 2025 Yamaha MT-15.

The MT-15 is another popular Yamaha motorcycle and it is easy to see one every time you hit the streets in Malaysia. Malaysian motorcyclists are drawn to the naked/standard variant of motorcycles as they are more accessible and versatile.

Apart from the colour update, the 2025 MT-15 remains pretty much unchanged. For example, the engine is the same 155cc, single-cylinder, SOHC with VVA (variable valve actuation) unit which produces 19 hp (14.2 kW) at 10,000 RPM and 14.7 Nm of torque at 8,500 RPM.

The new colour for the 2025 Yamaha MT-15 is called Ice Storm and will be available alongside the current Midnight Black colour scheme. Hong Leong Yamaha Motor has set the recommended selling price from RM12,498, excluding insurance and registration. It is now available at authorised Yamaha dealers nationwide.

As usual, buyers will receive an exclusive Yamaha disc lock worth RM100 for free.

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2025 Yamaha Y16ZR ABS, New Colour Schemes

The 2025 Yamaha Y16ZR ABS has been revealed, along with three new colour schemes.

The Y16ZR is the arguably the most technology-laden kapcai in our motorcycle market, boosting its credentials as the performance kapcai. Go through the spec sheet and you will spot terms like VVA (variable valve actuation), slip and assist clutch, ABS. Yes, there is ABS now as per the authorities’ decree.

Its engine remains the potent 155cc, single-cylinder powerplant with VVA, which produces a potent 23.7 hp (17.7 kW) at 9,500 RPM and 14.4 Nm at 8,000 RPM. This engine is so good that it powers another three Yamaha models, namely the NVX scooter, MT-15 naked bike, and R15 lightweight sportbike.

It is unsurprising that the Y16ZR won the Kapcai of the Year Award at the recent Allianz-BikesRepublic Motorcycle of the Year Awards 2025.

The three new colours mentioned earlier are known as Fiery Red, Desert Steel, and
Emerald Pearl.

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor set the selling price of the 2025 Yamaha Y16ZR ABS from RM11,398. Each buyer will receive a free Yamaha disc lock worth RM100.