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HJC RPHA 11 Meets Sonic The Hedgehog

Helmet manufacturer HJC has introduced another pop-culture-inspired character for the brand’s flagship RPHA 11 helmet.

HJC celebrates another iconic character with the RPHA 11 Sonic The Hedgehog.
Features Sonic The Hedgehog graphics and colourway.

After the Call of Duty series, Sega’s Sonic The Hedgehog is the latest graphic to join the RPHA 11 helmet range.

Underneath the striking Sonic The Hedgehog colourway, the RPHA 11 continue to offer world-class protection with the Advanced PIM (Premium Integrated Matrix) Plus fibreglass shell.

The aerodynamic shape of the helmet blends well with the Sonic graphics, including the six-stage top vet and Advanced Channeling Ventilation System for maximum airflow.

One feature we like on the HJC RPHA 11 is the anti-bacterial MuliCool Interior that helps to get rid of moisture and ensure the helmet dries quickly.

The cheek pads are also removable and washable.

Most importantly, the emergency cheek pad system allows first responders to act quickly in case of emergency.

The HJC RPHA 11 is also fitted with built-in speaker pockets, which allows riders to install motorcycle comms easily.

According to HJC, the RPHA 11 Sonic The Hedgehog meets both DOT and ECE standards and retails for EUR629.90, which translates to RM2.8k.

Kawasaki And Toyota Team Up To Develop Hydrogen Engines

Kawasaki has signed an agreement with the biggest carmaker, Toyota, to work on the development of hydrogen engines for motorcycles.

Kawasaki and Toyota penned a deal to develop hydrogen engines.
Toyota recently launched the Toyota Mirai, the world’s first hydrogen fuel cell car.

While Kawasaki is known to be active in developing sustainable alternatives to the ICE, the new alliance with Toyota just took the effort a step further.

Despite already being in advanced stages in terms of hydrogen technology, Kawasaki wants the new deal with Toyota to help speed up the process.

Furthermore, Toyota recently launched the Toyota Mirai, the world’s first commercially available hydrogen fuel cell car, for which more than 2,600 examples have already been sold globally.

According to reports, the two parties agreed on the deal earlier this month, with Toyota President Akio Toyoda driving a hydrogen-powered Kawasaki ATV at the Twin Ring Motegi.

Team Green already showcased its first electric and hybrid motorcycle recently at Suzuka 8 Hours. That said, the official unveiling will happen soon.

All-New Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello Chosen As Marvel’s Wolverine Motorcycle

Unless you are Iron Man or Thor, superheroes need some type of vehicle to move around.

Moto Guzzi and Marvel teamed up for a limited edition Wolverine comic book.
The V100 Mandello was chosen as Wolverine’s motorcycle in the series.

During one of the scenes in Marvel’s Captain America: Winter Soldier, the star-spangled banner superhero can be seen riding the Harley-Davidson Street 750.

In the Avengers: Age of Ultron, Black Widow rode Harley-Davidson’s first electric motorcycle, the LiveWire.

However, suppose you ever wondered what kind of vehicle X-Men’s Wolverine would have in his garage. In that case, you can rest easy knowing that the adamantium-clawed (technically, his entire bone is adamantium) mutant rides the new Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello.

It turns out Moto Guzzi and Marvel have teamed up on a special-edition comic book starring Wolverine and the V100 Mandello.

The unique collaboration comic book, titled Viaggio Nel Tempo (Journey of Time), tells the story of Wolverine alongside the V100 Mandello and a V7 at some point.

In the comic, Wolverine will face an uphill battle with the similarly adamantium-strengthened supervillain, Bullseye.

Suppose you are interested in getting your hands on the special edition comic book. The issue will be available from Moto Guzzi Museum in Mandello del Lario and participating Moto Guzzi dealerships.

However, it’s not clear how many of the comic books are issued or what the price is – so it’s best to reach out to the local Moto Guzzi dealership or drop them an email to find out the details.

CFMoto 450SR To Debut In Malaysia On October 22

We knew that CFMoto 450SR is coming to Malaysia awhile back but we just received confirmation from CFMoto Malaysia that the motorcycle is set for launch on October 22.

The highly anticipated CFMoto 450SR is set to debut in Malaysia.
Features a peppy 449cc parallel-twin with 270-degree crankshaft, good for 50HP and 39Nm.

According to latest confirmation by CFMoto Malaysia, the CFMoto 450SR will make its debut ahead of the 2022 Malaysia MotoGP.

CFMoto gains worldwide attention especially in Asia and Europe with their impressive range of motorcycles including the CL700, NK650, and the 650GT.

The brand is known for bringing bike bike to the budget-conscious market including the quarter litre sportbike, the 250SR.

However, CFMoto is about to expand the SR range with the all-new 450SR.

First caught our attention as a concept at EICMA 2021, the upcoming 450cc sportbike is CFMoto latest attempt to attract the small capacity motorcycle segment.

Despite lacking some premium features from the SR-C21 concept bike, the CFMOTO 450SR still looks sharp and beautifully built, with an aesthetics reminiscent of a race bikes.

Powering the 450SR is a 450cc parallel-twin DOHC engine with 270-degree crank capable of pumping 50hp @ 9,500rpm and 39Nm @ 7,600rpm with a compression ratio of 11.1:5.

Power is delivered to the rear wheel via a final chain drive mated to a six-speed transmission.

Other notable features include a 5-inch TFT curved instrument display with smartphone connectivity and USB charging port.

Hero Reopens Bookings For The XPulse 200 4V Rally Edition In India

Hero MotoCorp introduced the limited run XPulse 200 4V Rally Edition back in July 2022 and the bike was very well received by the Indian public.

The Hero XPulse 200 4V Rally Edition is inspired by the firm’s rally machine.
The XPulse 200 4V Rally gets revised suspension.

The motorcycle was sold out in less than four days after the official launch, much to the dismay of off-road aficionados.

However, due to the immense request for the motorcycle, Hero MotoCorp decided to reopens bookings for the XPulse Rally Edition.

The Hero XPulse 200 4V Rally Edition is a special motorcycle as it is fitted by all the necessities to make it a proper off-road machine.

It features a long-travel suspension, dual-purpose tires and a special livery inspired by the firm’s rally machine.

First glance, you’ll notice the combination of white and red colourway to match the livery of Hero MotoSports Team Rally.

While some manufacturers tends to slap a new graphics and livery and called it a “new” edition, Hero MotoCorp dive deep to bring something new to the XPulse 200 4V Rally Edition.

Firstly, the bike’s suspension has undergone major modification, the Rally Edition features full-adjustable front fork with 250mm of wheel travel and a 10-step adjustable rear shock with 220mm wheel travel.

Also, the ground clearance is now 50mm higher and the seat now sits at 885mm compared to 825mm on the base XPulse 200. The Rally Edition also features taller handelbar, longer gear change lever and a longer side stand.

The best part is, the Rally Edition weighs just 160kgs, just 2 kilograms more than the base model.

Mechanically, the XPulse 200 4V Rally Edition gets the same 200cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine but equipped with an oil cooler. It produces the same 19hp and 16.4Nm.

Kawasaki, Kymco Among The New Members Joining Swappable Battery Consortium

The Swappable Batteries Motorcycle Consortium (SBMC) has expanded from its first four founding members to 21 in just a year after its establishment in September 2021.

SBMC welcomes 17 new members to support the initiative.
Kymco and Kawasaki among listed as new members of the SBMC.

The consortium was originally founded by Yamaha, KTM, Honda and Piaggio which is equivalent to Iron Man, Thor, Hulk and Captain America founding the Avengers.

While it took many years for the Avengers to expand, SBMC only took a year to add 17 other members.

“The underlying aim of the Consortium is to find solutions to the concerns customers may have regarding the future of electromobility, such as the range, the charging time and infrastructure, and costs,” said SBMC.

According to the official statement, those members include motorcycle manufacturers, tech companies, and others that work in similar fields.

The list of SBC members includes:

AVL
Ciklo
Fivebikes
Foresee Power
Hioki
Honda
Hyba
Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association
Kawasaki
KTM
Kymco
Niu
Piaggio
Polaris
Roki
Samsung SDI
Sinbon
Sumitomo
Suzuki
Swobbee
Vitesco
VeNetWork
Yamaha

As reported previously, SBMC aims to standardise battery specifications while also improving the charging infrastructure.

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