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KTM and German tuning company BRABUS continued their partnership for 2023 with the introduction of the BRABUS 1300 R Edition 23. 

  • KTM announced second collaboration with German tuning experts, BRABUS with the 1300 R Edition 2023. 
  • The 2nd-generation motorcycle continue to crank 180hp and 140Nm. 

Unveiled in Hanoi, Vietnam, the BRABUS 1300 R Edition 2023 is an evolution of the original 1300 R introduced last year. 

Limited to just 145 units in Superblack and another 145 in Stealth Gray, the BRABUS 1300 R Edition 23 is again build based on the KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO. Similar to last year’s model, the 1300 R Edition 23 features a number of bespoke BRABUS components including carbon fiber and CNC-machined parts.

That said, the BRABUS 1300 R Edition 2023 looks similar to the original except for a few modifications mainly by adding more carbon fiber components including the headlight trim and air scoops. 

Completing the changes are new BRABUS Monoblock Z forged wheels with platinum black finish. 

Powering the beast is the same 1,301cc LC8 V-Twin engine that makes 180hp @ 9,500rpm and 140Nm @ 8,000rpm. Meanwhile, WP supplies the semi-active APEX suspension and steering damper. 

Priced at EUR42,500 (RM198k), all 290 units will be sold only via an online pre-order site which opens on February 16,2023. 

Fun fact, the previous BRABUS 1300 R sold out in just under two minutes. 

Buell Motorcycle is ready to expand its brand into the cruiser segment with its all-new super cruiser. 

  • Upcoming Buell Super Cruiser plans for 2025 launch. 
  • The Super Cruiser to feature the firm 1190cc V-Twin engine. 

Designed in partnership with Roland Sands Design, the super cruiser is equipped with the firm’s ET-V2 1190cc V-Twin engine that’s also found in the Buell Hammerhead 1990, 1190 SX, Baja Dune Racer and the Supertouring. 

However, while the Hammerhead and 1190 SX is already available for purchase in the US, the Super Cruiser along with the Baja Dune Racer and Supertouring will not be available until 2025. 

That said, 2025 is set to be a busy year for the American motorcycle company. 

While Buell remains tight lipped on the bike’s specifications, they willingly shared several photos of the upcoming bike on social media.

Interestingly, the current 1190cc V-Twin engine makes 185hp and 138Nm, presumably no changes is done to the mill, the Super Cruiser could possibly be the most powerful cruiser ever build. 

Yamaha has updated its YZF-R25 sportsbike with a trendy purple livery called Dark Blueish Purple Metallic. 

  • The R25 gets new updated with new colour scheme in Japan. 
  • Underpinnings of the quarter-litre sportsbike remains unchanged. 

If you seen such colours before that’s because it is the same colour scheme introduced in the US for the YZF-R3. 

Interestingly, the new colour not only look exciting but also gives the bike somewhat of a throwback of the old sportbikes from the 90s. Perhaps something from the 1994 FZR1000?

Thankfully, the out of place Vivid Orange Metallic introduced last year has been retired. However, if the purple is too much, you can opt for Deep Purplish Blue Metallic and Black Metallic instead. 

Nevertheless, the 2023 R25 continue to offer the same bodywork and underpinnings. 

 

Mechanically, the R25 feature s a 249cc parallel-twin, liquid-cooled engine that cranks out 35.5hp @ 12,000rpm and 30Nm @ 10,000rpm. That said, the quarter litre sportsbike  offers decent performance for both the city and twisty roads. 

Claudio Domenicali, CEO of Ducati, will continue his helm as the President of Motor Valley Development after he was reconfirmed for another two years during a recent shareholders’ meeting. 

  • Ducati’s CEO, Claudio Domenicali reconfirmed as the President of Motor Valley for another two years. 
  • The Motor Valley incorporates 16,500 companies and 90,000 employees. 

“In recent years I have carried out the task of President of the Motor Valley Development association with pride and responsibility because I believe that enhancing the uniqueness of this territory is a duty for those who, like us, are part of it. 

“It is an honour to be able to continue in this role in the next two years and I would like to thank all the partners and institutions for their trust”, he said. 

According to Claudio, the association will continue its pursuit in promoting Emilia-Romagna brands of motors. 

“The industrial, tourist and cultural region of the Emilia-Romagna Motor Valley deserves to be supported and promoted in all its components, continuing to give value to the prestigious universities, historical and artistic culture and unrivalled motoring and technological expertise.”

Motor Valley is a unique industrial region in the world, notably for housing 16,500 companies and over 90,000 employees that contributes to an annual turnover of EUR16 billion. 

That said, the Motor Valley has become a strategic tourist asset for the region thanks to 13 specialized museums including the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena, the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, the Automobili Lamborghini Museum, the Ferruccio Lamborghini Museum, the Ducati Museum in Borgo Panigale and the Horacio Pagani Museum.

Private vehicles owned by Malaysians are no longer compulsory to display their ‘road tax’ effective today, according to transport minister, Loke Siew Fook.

That said, all motor vehicle licenses including driving (motorcycle) license are now accessible via the MyJPJ app. 

 According to Loke, the move is part of the ministry’s efforts to digitise JPJ’s services. 

“This will be done in stages, with the first phase involving individual private vehicles, including motorcycles, owned by Malaysians,” he said.

However, vehicles owned by private firms, foreigners, commercial vehicles and public service vehicles will continue to display their ‘road tax’. 

“I welcome all drivers and vehicle owners to transition to the digital platform. With this, the congestion and long lines at JPJ counters will be reduced,” he added. 

Also, physical driving licenses are still required for foreigners, holders of learners and vocational licences. 

Praga, the Czech Republic based motorcycle company has introduced the Praga ZS 800. 

  • Praga ZS 800 is limited to just 28 units worldwide. 
  • Priced at GBP75,550 (RM395k) the ZS 800 was built by the same team behind the Praga Bohemo hypercar. 

Claimed to be a modern take on the iconic 1928 Praga BD 500, the ZS 800 – which is limited to just 28 units – is build by the same engineering team behind the acclaimed Praga Bohema hypercar. 

Featuring a chrome molybdenum steel frame and titanium exhaust system including a unique woven carbon wheels, the Praga ZS 800 tips the scale at just 142kg (dry). 

Powering the ultra-limited motorcycle is a 773cc parallel-twin SOHC and 4-valves engine that makes 50hp and 65Nm. Power is fed to the rear-wheel via 5-speed transmission with final chain drive. 

Braking is done via a 200mm hydraulic drum brakes at the front and rear omitting the conventional disc brakes that is commonly found on modern machines. 

The retro features also applies to the suspension with a steel girder fork at the front and a hard-tail suspension at the back. However, both components is supplied by Ohlins. 

According to Praga, deliveries for the ultra-limited ZS 800 will start in mid-2023 with a recommended selling price of GBP75,550 (RM395k).

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