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SPOTTED: New KTM Duke With Fresh Design Spied Testing

The KTM Duke range has been around for almost 30-years now, ranging from a small single-cylinder to its big LC8 V-Twin.

Nevertheless, the most popular has to be their small-displacement motorcycle that has been the pinnacle of KTM sales in the last few years, especially in India and Asia.

In just six years since launching the 200 Duke in the second-most populous country globally, India overtook all other markets in 2019, with over 200,000 Indian riders choosing the motorcycle.

Hence, it came to no surprise that the Austrian manufacturer – despite the bike is made in India – has been spotted testing out the 125 and 250cc range.

According to reports, the two motorcycles will receive completely new hardware and will not carry any parts from the previous generation.

Despite no further details, we can identify some new features from the spied photos, evidently a new frame and a redesigned swingarms.

However, expect these motorcycle to only be available in the next couple of years.

(source: autoevolution)

All-New 2021 Honda CBR600RR Now Available In Malaysia – RM98,888!

The 2021 Honda CBR600RR finally makes its official debut in Malaysia with the new generation motorcycle comes with a host of upgrades and updates from the previous model.

Starting with the looks, the 2021 Honda CBR600RR carries more of the design DNA from the Fireblade series and we’re not complaining one bit. The biggest change has to be the front fairing where the CBR600RR enhanced with a set of winglets, making it the very first production middleweight model to offer them.

Dressed in the iconic HRC colours, the 2021 Honda supersport model still has the 599cc inline-four DOHC liquid-cooled engine but thanks to some upgrades, the new CBR600RR now produces a higher 121hp at 14,000rpm and 64Nm of torque at 11,500rpm.

This was done thanks to new camshafts, valve springs, and crankshaft as well as enhanced intake and exhaust ports for better efficiency. To manage all of its newly found power, the new CBR600RR comes with an updated IMU unit (inertial measurement unit) that keeps the ABS, traction control, ride-by-wire throttle, wheelie control, and engine braking all in check.

As for weight and dimensions, the new Honda supersport model is now around 5kg heavier at 194kg as Honda made some minor alterations to the chassis used from the previous-gen model. The new CBR600RR now has increased rake and trail as well as a slightly longer wheelbase for better agility and manoeuvrability.

Other notable specs include a full-colour TFT screen, selectable riding modes, slipper clutch, Showa Big Piston front forks, 18-litre fuel tank, Tokico callipers, optional bi-directional quickshifter and many more.

According to Boon Siew Honda, the 2021 Honda CBR600RR is available with a price tag of RM98,888.

2021 MV Agusta Turismo Veloce Breaks Cover With Latest Upgrade

After announcing the updated Superveloce range for 2021, MV Agusta now proceeds to unveil the Turismo Veloce sport-touring range, including the Lusso, Lusso SCS, RC SCS, and Rosso.

Spurred primarily to meet Euro 5 emission standard, MV Agusta also updated the overall package of the Turismo Veloce.

The Turismo Veloce maintains the familiar 798cc inline-three with a counter-rotating crank. However, it gets a new intake for better low-end and mid-range power with MV claimed the powerplant now makes 110hp with a 12 per cent increase torque between 3,000-6,000rpm.

According to MV, the gearbox has been revised for lower revs to reduce vibration and optimized fuel consumption.

Not only that, but the Turismo Veloce also gets the same upgrade as the Superveloce with EAS 3.0 quickshifter, DLC-coated valve tappets, sintered valve guides, a redesigned exhaust, and new fuel injectors.

In a move to reduce friction, MV also upgraded the engine with a new crank bearing, new piston rod bearings and countershaft bearing, increasing engine durability and reliability.

To make a point of the new Turismo Veloce capability, MV will attempt the new motorcycle with a 1900km ride within 24 hours, crossing 11 countries, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg, France, Lichtenstein, Austria, Switzerland and Italy.

Other significant updates include:

e-Novia 6-axis IMU
Cornering ABS and lean-sensitive control
5.5″ TFT display with MV Ride App integration
Sachs semi-active suspension (Rosso gets analogue suspension with Marzocchi 43mm
fork and Sachs mono-shock)
side panniers and a top case as standard on SCS
Smart Clutch System (SCS) *available on Lusso SCS and RC SCS

MV Agusta has been a little quiet for the last few years in Malaysia, there were rumours some time ago that the Italian brand will be revived in the local market but it remains to be seen. However, we do hope to check out these beautiful machines up close!

MotoGP: Ducati Wants To Continue Fielding Six Bikes Beyond 2021

Ducati wants to keep its six MotoGP machines beyond 2021 despite Avintia decision to quit MotoGP at the end of this season.

The Italian marquee is the only factory team currently supplying GP machines to two satellite teams in the premier class.

Pramac received full factory support with Johann Zarco and Jorge Martin riding on the factory-spec GP21 identical to Jack Miller and Francesco Bagnaia.

Meanwhile, Ducati supplied an older machine to Avintia, but the two riders, Luca Marini and Enea Bastianini, are contracted directly to Ducati.

Speaking to the press, Ducati Corse Sports Director, Paolo Ciabatti, revealed the team wants to keep the six bikes in 2022.

“In our case, the idea is to continue in the coming years with six bikes, i.e. with a second independent team.

“It is a system that we are very comfortable with. It is also a way of being able to keep some riders who we believe have earned the right to be in MotoGP,” he said.

The ongoing 2021 season will be the last for Avintia as the team decided to quit MotoGP at the end of last season.

Avintia slots are expected to go to Valentino Rossi owned VR46 team, which leave Ducati with Gresini Racing.

According to reports, Ducati has contacted Gresini Racing about a potential tie-up with the latter no longer attached with Aprilia next season.

However, Ducati-Gresini potential tie-up will also bank on Suzuki and Aprilia effort not to pursue their own satellite operations next season.

2021 Triumph Scrambler X Steve McQueen Revealed – Limited To 1,000 Units!

In admiring the iconic Steve McQueen barbed wire jump in the 1963 Second World War classic “The Great Escape” and the star association to two-wheels, Triumph introduced the all-new Scrambler 1200 Steve McQueen Edition.

The development of the limited-edition motorcycle was in partnership with the McQueen family.

With only 1,000 units available worldwide, each bike is individually numbered on the billet-machined handlebar clamp and comes with a unique certificate of authenticity stating the bike’s VIN number and carrying the signatures of Triumph’s CEO, Nick Bloor, and Chad McQueen, son of the legend, Steve McQueen.

Based on the standard 1200 XE specification, the Steve McQueen Edition comes fitted with:

engine protection dresser bars
laser cut and pressed aluminium radiator guard
premium brown bench seat

Triumph Motorcycles also pre-enabled the My Triumph connectivity system, allowing the rider to access phone calls, operate music, use turn-by-turn navigation, and manage a Go-Pro through the intuitive handlebar controls and TFT interface.

2021 Triumph Scrambler 1200 Breaks Cover With Latest Updates

Triumph Motorcycles has officially revealed the updated Scrambler 1200 models consisting of the XC, XE and the limited Steve McQueen edition.

The entire 2021 range has been upgraded with the revised Euro 5 parallel-twin 1200cc engine, including a Euro 5 exhaust system.

Despite the Euro 5 homologation, the 2021 Scrambler range still maintain the same 89hp @ 7,250rpm and 110Nm @ 4,500rpm thanks to a low inertia crank and a high compression cylinder head, plus a dedicated Scrambler tune, specifically developed to give the perfect balance of power and torque delivery for both road and off-road riding.

Triumph also claims slight fuel consumption improvements, with the 16L tank now consumes 4.6L per 100km.

The XC and XE also packed with all these latest features:

Öhlins long travel fully adjustable RSUs and long travel Showa forks
Twin Brembo M50 radial monobloc calipers
21″ front wheel
Long-travel aluminium swingarm
Full-colour TFT instruments with illuminated switches
6 riding modes, including Off-Road Pro (XE)
Optimised cornering ABS and optimised cornering traction control (XE)
LED lighting with DRL
Keyless
Cruise control
USB charging socket

Triumph also includes all the latest gizmos consist of a full-colour TFT instrument with two separate themes to accompany the XC and XE.

The multi-functional TFT display is controlled via the intuitive and easily accessible handlebar-mounted 5-way joystick and other switches, all of which are backlit for easy navigation in the dark.

To complete the overall scrambler style, the Scrambler 1200 features minimal aluminium mudguards, sculpted side panel with brushed aluminium Scrambler 1200 badge, aluminium bash plate and wide-set handlebars while the XE gets handguards, Brembo MCS lever, gold forks and the crafted aluminium long travel swingarm.

The Scrambler 1200 XC and XE are available in three colours; Cobalt Blue with a Jet Black stripe, Matt Khaki Green with a Jet Black stripe or the single tone Sapphire Black option.