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After its global introduction in March 2022, local distributor Didi Group has officially launched the Royal Enfield Scram 411 for the Malaysian market. 

  • New Royal Enfield Scram 411 is a stripped-down Himalayan poised for the urban scrambler.
  • Features the same 411cc single SOCH engine as the off-road capable Himalayan 411.

Dubbed as an ‘urban scrambler’, it’s essentially the brand’s Himalayan adventure bike that’s been stripped down and given a proper modern retro styling twist.

Whilst the Scram 411’s base chassis remains unchanged from the Himalayan, it does employ identical 41mm front forks tweaked with slightly less travel – 190mm down from 200mm. The rear monoshock’s 180mm travel figure remains unchanged though.

That, along with the adoption of 21-inch (front) and 19-inch (rear) wheels ought to see the Royal Enfield Scram 411 boast slightly better on-road manners compared to the Himalayan ADV it underpins.

Also unchanged is the Himalayan’s powertrain package employed by the Royal Enfield Scram 411. You get the same air-cooled 411cc single with 24.3bhp @ 6,500rpm and 32NM @ 4,000RPM in this urban retro redux of said ADV machine.

 

Other major changes from the Himalayan obviously lay in the overall styling. The Scram 411 trade’s away the Himalayan’s fairing and high mudguard for a stripped down look with a small bit of bodywork to covering the instrument dial’s back.

There’s also a new single-piece seat that Royal Enfield says will offer enhanced comfort for long riding stints allowed by the sizeable 12.5-litre tank present, not forgetting the brand’s Tripper navigation unit brimmed as standard a feature too.

Like what you see in the new Royal Enfield Scram 411? Head to Royal Enfield latest showroom at Gasket Alley to check out the new bike priced at RM26,900 (base), RM27,100 (mid) and RM27,400 (premium). 

GALLERY: 2022 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN SCRAM 411

If you ride bikes and is into the Call of Duty (CoD) video game, than perhaps the new HJC RPHA 11 Ghost Call Of Duty full-face helmet should top your buying list for 2022.

  • The Call of Duty is a widely popular first person shooter-type video game.
  • The new collaboration celebrates the CoD gaming community.

The helmet features graphics and livery that showcased a skull drawing on top of the helmet while on the side features a tactical pack with radio.

At the back, the Call of Duty nameplate is written in white paint scheme. 

Also, the entire helmet is painted with a matte black as base. 

The new RPHA 11 Call of Duty might make an appearance in the upcoming MotoGP with the likes of Pol Espargaro (MotoGP) and Albert Arenas (Moto2).

Similar to the standard HJC RPHA 11, the helmet is equipped with shock-resistant shell and enlarged visor for better visibility. 

The helmet also features reflective patches at the back and an emergency release system. 

The HJC RPHA 11 Ghost Call of Duty is currently on sale in Europe for EUR629.99 (RM2.8k). 

The Ducati Diavel is a one-of-a-kind cruiser that ever existed. 

  • New generation Diavel to feature Ducati’s latest Gran Turismo V4 engine.
  • Ducati is expected to reveal the new Diavel V4 at the Ducati World Premiere 2023 web series. 

 

Introduced in 2010 as a so-called ‘power cruiser’, the Diavel has since become the reference for other manufacturers to adopt a similar design language for their own modern-looking cruiser. 

After introducing the second generation Diavel in 2015, it appears that Ducati is ready to roll out the new generation Diavel over the next few weeks in one of the firm’s seven World Premiere web series.

One of the episodes is almost certain to feature the new Diavel after the test mule was spotted in spy photos published by Motorrad. 

Based on the photos, it appears that Ducati has swapped the Diavel’s long-serving 1260 DVT Testastretta with the firm’s Gran Turismo V4 1158cc engine. 

The Gran Turismo V4 is currently powering the Multistrada V4 and features a unique configuration as Ducati ditched the iconic desmodromic valve for a spring valve return system. 

As a result, the Multistrada V4 major service maintenance sits at 60,000km instead of the usual 30,000km. 

Also, the new platform might suggest that the next-gen Diavel features a new revised frame. 

The question is, which episode is likely to reveal the new Diavel V4? We’ll find out soon enough!

Yamaha is expanding its electric mobility presence by introducing a new electric motor called the PWseries S2.

  • the PWseries S2 is an electric motor strictly for Yamaha e-bikes.
  • the electric motor is lighter and more powerful than its predecessor. 

The new generation electric motor has a maximum torque output of 75Nm and weighs just 2.85kg. 

That said, the new motor is not for electric motorcycle, instead it is for the firm’s e-bikes. 

Also the e-bike engine is not applicable to motorcycles, considering that e-bikes operate with the power of the cyclist leg. 

Nevertheless, the technology can still be a reference for future Yamaha electric motorcycles and scooters.

Yamaha already launched two electric scooters this year with the NEO’s and E01. We aslo got the chance to see the E01 up close during Hong Leong Yamaha’s recently concluded GenBlu Karnival.

However, we are still waiting for Yamaha’s first electric motorcycle and with Kawasaki set to introduce its first electric two-wheeler in November, we expect Yamaha to follow soon. 

It seems like the global semi-conductor shortage has not only affected cars, but also motorcycles.

These days it is common to wait a few months for your new car or bike, but to wait over a year? Wow!

But that is exactly the response we got when we contacted a few Honda Big Wing outlets in search of a Honda X-ADV.

A member of our team was poking around to see how long it would take to get a brand new Honda X-ADV, and to our surprise, the general answer was that the waiting period was at least a year! AT LEAST!

We called a few Honda Big Wing outlets in KL, Selangor and the one in Penang, and shockingly the general answer was that the waiting period is now at least a year and a half to two years.

One outlet even said that the waiting period is now two years and the booking list is closed and they are no longer accepting any more bookings for the X-ADV.

An outlet in Penang said that it has over 170 people in its waiting list waiting to get their Honda X-ADV delivered.

Why would anyone wait more than a few months for a new motorcycle is beyond us when there are so many options out there, and there’s no telling if a better bike may become available in the next few months.

The global semi-conductor issue has truly affected all industries, and there is no telling when it will end.

The Honda X-ADV is undoubtedly popular, but is it worth waiting 2 years for?

But the good thing is, those that already own the Honda X-ADV can expect the second hand prices to go up!

Suzuki recently spotted testing new motorcycles in Europe, which appears to be the eventual successor to the SV650.

  • New generation Suzuki SV650 with parallel-twin engine caught testing.
  • Features new bodywork including a new front LED headlamp. 

The naked motorcycle has been running Suzuki’s trusted 645cc V-Twin engine since its introduction in 1999.

Since then, Suzuki has only run a minor update to ensure the bike complies with the global emission standards. 

On that note, Suzuki is finally ready to up the ante by introducing a new generation SV650 running on an all-new 700cc parallel-twin engine.

That said, the SV650 successor was recently caught undergoing road test in Europe, according to Motorcycle.com

Based on these spy photos, we can see an all-new bodywork, including a modern front fascia with a horizontal LED headlamp similar to the firm’s latest GSX-S1000. 

Despite the heavily taped-up bodywork and front fender, the new generation SV650 appears more aggressive and bolder.

Also, based on the photos, we got the chance to see a clearer look into Suzuki’s newest parallel-twin platform. Other notable features include an inverted front fork and Nissin brake callipers.

While technical details remain scarce, we know now that Suzuki has put in a lot of work to introduce the SV650 successor.

However, with a new engine configuration, the House of Hamamatsu will likely drop the SV650 nomenclature for something new. 

An SP700, perhaps? We’ll soon find out!

(Source: Motorcycle.com)

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