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Royal Enfield On Course For Another Breakthrough Year

If you owned a Royal Enfield motorcycle, then you are probably one of the contributor to the brand staggering growth in global sales for September 2022.

Royal Enfield sold more than 80,000 motorcycles in September 2022.
India remain as the biggest market for Royal Enfield.

The Indian-owned motorcycle company has just recorded a 145 percent increase in sales for the month of September 2022.

That said, Royal Enfield sold 82,097 units of motorcycles purchased over the 30 day period compared to 33,528 units sold in the same period last year.

As expected, 73,646 units from the total sales was generated in India which continue to become the stronghold of the Royal Enfield brand to this day.

Nevertheless, the major surge of sales in comparison to last year is down to the brand latest model, led by the all-new Royal Enfield Scram 411 and the Hunter 350.

Moreover, with the demand of small and middleweight capacity motorcycle on the rise will only continue to boost the sales of Royal Enfield motorcycles.

In fact, the Meteor 350 – introduced in 2020 – is currently contesting the BMW R 1250 GS Adventure for UK”s best selling full-size two-wheelers.

Meanwhile, the brand sales figure is expected to reach greater heights in months to come with a number of other arrivals on the way, including the Himalayan 450, Super Meteor 650 and Shotgun 650.

Royal Enfield also rumoured to be working on a Himalayan. 650. Coming from a fan of ADV motorcycles, a bigger Himalayan is a big yes from us.

Ducati Unleashed New 240-Horsepower Panigale V4 R

The fourth episode of the Ducati World Premiere web series takes us to the unveiling of a more powerful Ducati Panigale V4 R.

The 2023 Ducati Panigale V4 R gets higher max rev at 16,500rpm.
DLC-coated piston and titanium conrod contributed to higher horsepower.

The introduction of the 2023 model year Panigale V4 R continue to set a new mark for Ducati’s racing department.

Ducati has seen remarkable results this season at the 2022 WorldSBK, with the current Panigale V4 R at the helm of Alvaro Bautista leading the championship with a massive gap.

Watching Bautista flying by rival teams in a straight line is nothing short of excitement, but that doesn’t stop Ducati from upping the ante with the 2023 Panigale V4 R.

On paper, the 2023 Panigale V4 R produces 218hp @ 15,500rpm but Ducati has increased the maximum revs to 16,500rpm at 6th-gear.

However, by adding a new racing exhaust combined with Shell-developed fuel, the new Panigale V4 R can hit a peak power of 240.5hp.

The additional power is boosted by the use of gun-drilled titanium connecting rods and DLC-coated pistons, which Ducati claimed is a first for a road bike even though the technology is common in MotoGP machines and Formula 1 race cars.

Thanks to a new piston geometry, Ducati also reduced the inertia significantly and the weight by 5g.

In addition, the 2023 V4 R gets new engine modes with ‘Full’ and ‘Low’ added to the existing package. As the name goes, the ‘Full’ mode unleashes the full power of the V4 R while ‘Low’ reduces the power to 160hp, allowing for a calmer riding experience on the road. But hey, who are we to tell you not to go full blast on public roads?

Ducati also revised the Ducati Quick Shift system to allow for a smoother shift during partial and full throttle.

The 2023 Panigale V4 R remains faithful with Ohlins suspension, but the travel in the NPX25/30 pressurised fork is increased by 5mm.

Ducati also increases agility thanks to a higher swingarm pivot position that raises the rear height by 20mm. Also new on the 2023MY is a bigger 17L fuel tank.

Finally, the 2023 Panigale V4 R will be a numbered model, with each bike verified by a plaque on the steering head.

2023 ARCH 1S Breaks Cover In The US – RM600k

Arch Motorcycle has announced the new ARCH 1S motorcycle sport cruiser for 2023.

The ARCH 1S is the latest exclusive motorcycle to join the Arch’s family.
The 1S features 2032cc S&S Cycle T124 45-degree downdraft fuel-injected V-Twin engine.

The company, co-owned by Keanu Reeves and Gard Hollinger, adds another sport-cruiser type to the current roster.

Based on the super-exclusive KRGT-1, the ARCH 1S also features billet steel and aluminium construction and top-notch components in the form of Brembo brakes, Ohlins suspension and BST carbon-fibre wheels.

However, 1S is equipped with Arch Motorcycle first ever in-house built, single-sided swingarm, unlike the KRGT-1.

According to Arch Motorcycle, the 1S is sportier and features race-inspired performance than the KRGT-1.

“We just celebrated our 10th Anniversary as a company this past year, yet it feels like only yesterday that I put forth the idea of starting a motorcycle company with Gard.

“It is incredible to see how far we’ve come in such a short period – from the KRGT-1’s amazing reception to the new 1s as our second model.

“And that’s a real testament to our talented design and build teams and their ability to produce something that fulfils ARCH’s ambitions for what a motorcycle company can bring in architecture, style, elegance, and overall experience,” said Keanu Reeves.

Underneath the tube and billet construction sits a 2032cc S&S Cycle T124 45-degree downdraft fuel-injected V-Twin engine that produces 156.33Nm peak torque. However, the information regarding the 1S horsepower is not disclosed.

Equipped with a 20L fuel tank, the ARCH 1S is essentially built to tackle long journeys.

However, like previous Arch’s motorcycles, every unit is made to order for US-based customers. According to official information, the ARCH 1S is available for USD128,000 (RM600k).

Yamaha Jog 125 Scooter Launch In Japan – RM7.1k

Compact scooters is the preferred choice for daily commuting around the city. Which is why pint sized scooters are always in demand even for those who rides big bikes.

Yamaha Jog makes a comeback in 2022 with an all-new engine.
Features spacious underseat storage and equipped with Yamaha’s Smart Motor Generator for quieter startups.

Countries in Asia including Japan are always seeking for pint-sized scooters to stroll around town at ease. As such, Yamaha has released another budget friendly scooter in the form of the Jog 125.

If the Jog nameplate sounds familiar that’s because the a scooter with the same name made its debut back in 1983.

At the time, the Jog is equipped with a small 2-stroke engine but the latest generation Jog is powered by a 125cc single cylinder Yamaha Blue Core engine capable of producing a reasonable 8.2hp.

Despite its small size, Yamaha claimed the Jog 125 has a range of 200km with a full tank and has a spacious 21.3L of underseat storage.

Also important to point out is that the Jog 125 comes with Yamaha’s Smart Motor Generator (SMG) which function as the bike’s stator as well as starter motor.

This allows the bike to execute silent startups.

In addition, the Jog 125 only weighs at just 95kg, making it easy for riders to manoeuvre the bike around town and tight traffic easily.

There’s also a hook at the front for you to hang your groceries bag if needed.

The Yamaha Jog 125 is on sale in Japan for JPY225,200 (RM7.1k).

Yamaha NVX 155 Gets New Visuals For 2022 – From RM9,598

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor has introduced four new exciting colours for the 2022 Yamaha NVX 155.

HLYM best selling scooter gets refresh visuals for 2022.
The NVX 155 makes 15hp and 13.9Nm.

The ABS trim now available in Mystique Ruby and Platinum Navy while the base model gets Cyan and Matt Grey colour scheme.

According to HLYM press statement, all models with the new colourway are already available at every authorized dealership with a starting price of RM9,598 for the base model and RM11,498 for the ABS trim.

As usual, customers are entitled for a special Yamaha disc lock worth RM100 with every purchase of the Yamaha NVX 155.

Powering the Yamaha NVX 155 is a 155cc single-cylinder SOCH with VVA engine capable of producing 15hp @ 8,000rpm and 13.9Nm @ 6,500rpm.

2022 Yamaha TMax Tech Max 560 Roll Out In Malaysia – RM74,998

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) has officially launched the new Yamaha TMax Tech Max 560 for the Malaysian market.

All 35 units of the first batch 2022 TMax Tech Max is sold out.
The new TMax Tech Max is a complete knockdown (CKD) unit manufactured from HLYM plant in Sungai Buloh.

The 2022 TMax get sportier style, compact body, and updated wheels and suspension.

At the core of the update is a new radical Supersport-inspired design thanks to a new aluminium frame and sportier riding ergonomics contributed by a slightly aggressive position.

Yamaha also equipped the new TMAX with a revamped adjustable screen with central air vent intake that helps reduce wind pressure.

The maxi-scooter also gets a reshaped front end, slimmer waist and new dual LED headlights that create a sportier front fascia.

The new TMAX is also lighter thanks to a new lighter Spin Forged 10-spoke wheels that helps to reduce front inertia by 10% and 6% at the rear.

It also come equipped with Bridgestone Battlax SC2 tires as standard.

The 2022 TMAX also features a higher-spec 41mm USD front forks and a new single-shock rear.

Nonetheless, the new TMAX and makes the same 47hp and 55.7Nm of torque from the 560cc parallel-twin engine.

Other exciting features include an all-new 7″ full-colour TFT with smartphone connectivity and Garmin maps connectivity replacing the analogue meter and LCD display available on the 2021 model.