Imagine an all-electric Vespa, which is the easiest summary of the latest product by British brand, One Moto.
While the majority of electric scooters and motorcycles tend to feature modern design, the Electa on the other hand took a different approach.
Its round headlamp, curved footboard, and classic-looking body panels resemble the Vespa range to some extent.
It also features a circular instrument cluster that can be connected to the smartphone via an app that allows owners to access geo-fencing and maintenance alerts.
However, the most impressive feature of the Electa is its battery range of 150km contributed by a 72V45Ah removable lithium-ion unit.
Despite the classic look, the Electa can reach a respectable max speed of around 100km/h.
The company also claimed that the Electa is capable of carrying a capacity of 150kg.
If you tend to go on YouTube to check out our reviews (hopefully) on the latest motorcycle in Malaysia, a certain channel called FortNine might have popped up your recommended watchlist from time to time.
Here’s a secret, we are also a fan of the Canadian-based YouTube channel too!
Anyway, recently FortNine via its host, Ryan F9 talks about the legendary 1990 Honda CBR250RR and its glorious 16-valve, inline four-cylinder engine. Which you can check out below:
Codenamed the MC22, the quarter-litre motorcycle was sold between 1992 and 1996 in the Japanese market and makes 45hp @ 14,500rpm and 23.5Nm @ 11,500rpm.
However, the most impressive feature of the CBR250RR is it 19,000rpm redline, with a 20,000rpm limiter.
As Ryan F9 brilliantly puts it “the CBR250RR is Honda’s gift to the world”.
Why you asked? Well, it has the coolest sound ever produced and you can hit the redline while in a McDonald’s drive-thru. No joke.
The amazing sound is all thanks to the bike gear-drive cams.
However, the bike function well thanks to a combination of 16 half-size Tequilla glass that works together with four-tiny pistons, including small Keihin carburettors to ensure the fuel and air mixture runs well.
Secondly, Honda did well to depict the CBR250RR as a smaller Fireblade thanks to the amazing decals and livery.
Nevertheless, as Japan lifted its license restrictions to bikes under 250cc, the demand begins to decline which resulted in the MC22 being shifted to other parts of the world.
Despite the not so happily-ever-after ending, the MC22 is still regarded as one of the coolest bikes ever produced by Honda and if you have one sitting in your garage, perhaps it’s time to take it out for a spin again as we are about to say goodbye to 2021.
What other way to welcome the new year other than redlining it in front of the your favourite mamak’s?
Pramac Ducati has formally announced Claudio Calabresi as the new team manager, taking over from Francesco Guidotti.
Guidotti shocking move to KTM has open the door for Pramac Ducati to hired Calabresi as his replacement and promoted former GP winner, Fonsi Neito from Rider Coach to Sports Director.
*Claudio Calabresi
Pramac was quick to established themselves as a title challenging satellite team with the likes of Jorge Martin tand Johann Zarco.
Zarco briefly led the world championship before finishing the 2021 season at fifth overall.
Zarcon and Martin combination also contributed to a total of eight podiums and five pole positions.
Speaking to the press, Pramac boss, Paolo Campinoti praised the arrival of Calabresi who has also been Pramac MotoE’s team manager since the start.
“Claudio’s growth within our team is the testimony of the esteem and confidence I have in him, and I am convinced that after three seasons as Team Manager in MotoE he will be up to this new and important challenge.
“We can’t wait to start this new adventure together, certain that Pramac Racing will be one of the top teams in the MotoGP and that next season will bring great satisfaction. The close collaboration with Fonsi will also guarantee us solid skills and experience from a sporting point of view,” he said.
Meanwhile, Calabresi expressed his desire to help the team ahead of the 2022 season.
“Now a new chapter opens for me, where curiosity, passion and experience will be at full disposal of the team, with the greatest commitment to remain one of the most competitive teams in MotoGP,” he added.
Pramac will continue to field Zarco and Martin ahead of the upcoming season starting with Sepang test in February.
Honda has decided to abandon Öhlins suspension and Brembo brakes set up for the upcoming 2022 season.
Instead, the big technical change will see HRC to put their faith on Showa’s suspension and Nissin brakes.
HRC did a test with Iker Lecuona and Xavi Vierge for in Jerez for comparison and after the assesment, the team decided to equipped the CBR1000RR-R with an entirely “Made in Japan” components.
The team previously relied on Öhlins and Brembo until last year but due to the disappointing result, HRC decided it’s best to apply some major changes ahead of next season.
More importantly, Showa boast an important experience in the WorldSBK with Kawasaki while Nissin already equipping the BMW Motorrad machine.
Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) is offering free service for flood-affected Yamaha owners in Klang Valley via its Yamaha Cares campaign.
According to HLYM, the campaign begins today (27th December) until 31st December 2021 at every Yamaha service centre and authorised dealership.
Below is the list of official Yamaha authorised dealership that’s involved in this campaign:
However, HLYM is requesting that all flood-affected owners make an appointment first before dropping by the nearest service centre.
“Be advised to make an appointment before making your way to the service centre.
“Other than free service, we are also offering free engine oil replacement, free gear oil, free oil filter, free air filter and free spark plugs,” said HLYM in a statement.
Repsol Honda Team finally issued an update on the current condition of Marc Marquez.
The six-time MotoGP world champion suffers from diplopia (double vision) during a training crash at the end of October.
According to Repsol Honda Team, the Spaniard is currently undergoing a conservative treatment plan whilst doing physical training to prepare himself for the upcoming MotoGP season.
“The Repsol Honda Team rider, who last October was diagnosed with an episode of diplopia after suffering a fall while training for the Portuguese GP, has continued periodic visits to his trusted ophthalmologist to assess the evolution of his vision over the past two months.
“During these reviews, the progress made has been deemed favourable and as a result, Marquez will continue with a conservative treatment plan for the next few weeks.
“Marc Marquez will continue to undergo periodic reviews with Dr Sánchez Dalmau during the coming weeks alongside the conservative treatment plan.
“The situation does not prevent the rider from Cervera from continuing his physical training plan to prepare himself physically for a new season.”
However, the overall statement does not provide a clear insight into the rider’s condition.
Meanwhile, the “conservative treatment plan” is presumably an effort to avoid the need for surgery which could further lengthen Marquez road to recovery.
Nonetheless, it’s good to know that Marquez has resumed his physical training despite it might take a while before he is allowed to train on a bike.
We expect Repsol Honda Team will release another press statement sometime in January ahead of the official test in Sepang.
