Amirul Azreen, Author at BikesRepublic.com

Husqvarna Norden 901 Spotted Again, Launching Soon?

The Husqvarna Norden 901 was first introduced as a concept at the 2019 EICMA, and it quickly gained attraction.

The motorcycle was first spotted in December last year in an all-black form, but this time, there is a pinch of KTM orange at the front fender, which we find odd.

Nonetheless, Husqvarna decided to retain most of the design from the original concept. The circular full-LED headlamp flanked by auxiliary lights helped created an entire identity for the motorcycle.

Based on the KTM 890 Adventure, the Norden 901 packs two-part fuel tanks to increase gravity’s low centre.

The 901 is also expected to be powered by the same 898cc parallel-twin engine, and it could also come with radar assist cruise control found on the 2021 1290 Super Adventure S.

The Husqvarna Norden 901 is expected to be launched sometime this year as a 2022 model.

(source: RideApart)

CONFIRMED: Royal Enfield & Benelli Joins Honda At EICMA 2021

Royal Enfield, to follow Honda in confirming their attendance at this year biggest motorcycle event, the EICMA 2021.

Historically, EICMA has always functioned as the launchpad for every motorcycle manufacturers worldwide to introduce the upcoming model and provide a glimpse into the company next project.

However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2020 event was cancelled, which also led to manufacturer resorted to digital platforms.

Things look gloomy for 2021 when BMW Motorrad decided to pull out from any motorcycle show before Honda announced their participation for this year event, followed by Royal Enfield.

“We at Royal Enfield is delighted to be part of EICMA 2021 and are incredibly excited about the opportunity to connect with the wider motorcycle community after such a busy time for everyone,” said Royal Enfield, Head of International Business Arun Gopal.

At the same time, Benelli also announces their presence at the 78th edition EICMA scheduled from 23 to 28 November 2021.

“We are very pleased and honoured to confirm Benelli’s presence at EICMA 2021 and to once again take the opportunity to present our news on one of the most important stages in the world of two-wheeler,” announced CEO of Benelli and QJMotor, Yan Haimei.

MotoGP: Track Limit Sensor System Gets Green Light For 2021 Season

Behind the exciting race that sees Maverick Vinales became the first winner for the 2021 season in Qatar, MotoGP has introduced a new track limit sensor system.

The new system is expected to remove this season race’s controversial aspect that previously relied on cameras and human eyesight.

According to MotoGP race director Mike Webb, the track limit regulations will remain the same despite the new technology.

“Dorna Timekeeping has been working on this all year, and we’ve got a new system that has pressure sensors in the track outside the curbs, so we can detect very accurately when a rider has gone out of track limits. It’s a much more accurate system.

“So, the rule stays the same, but because the system is actuated a little differently than the cameras we used before, it means, for the riders, if they go out of track limits, there’s immediately a signal [that they’re] out of track limits,” he said.

Webb also explained that in the past, it must be two wheels in the green; however, things have changed for the 2021 season.

“The difference for the riders, or for the protocol, means that now, one wheel out is out. In the past, it was “must be two wheels in the green”,” he added.

MotoGP: Maverick Vinales Takes First Victory Of The 2021 Season

Maverick Vinales pulls one of the best races in his career by taking the win in Qatar after overcoming eighth place at the end of lap one.

Meanwhile, Johann Zarco of team Pramac Racing finished second, followed by MotoGP newcomer and Ducati factory team rider, Francesco Bagnaia who completes the podium at third place.

The race begins with a Ducati onslaught as Bagnaia led the race, followed by Zarco, Jack Miller, and Jorge Martin.

However, Vinales and teammate Fabio Quartararo settled down and began to chase the front pack, which led Martin to fall down the pecking order before finishing 15th.

Miller, who was impressive throughout the pre-season test, had to succumb to 9th place, finishing behind Aprilia’s Aleix Espargaro, who took 8th.

Nevertheless, Vinales was the most impressive rider among the flock, making up most of his time sweeping corners by using Turn 10 and 15 to his advantage.

With five laps to go, Vinales managed to pull away even further from Zarco and Bagnaia.

Late into the final stage, 2020 world champion Joan Mir set to finished behind Vinales after superb overtaking at the last sector from Zarco.

However, Zarco and Bagnaia frightening speed on board the GP21 at the final straight was proven too much for the Spaniard, who had to settle for 4th.

2021 MotoGP will resume next week in Qatar.

Harley-Davidson 2021 Lineup Lands in Malaysia – From RM89,900!

The 2021 Harley-Davidson Street Bob 114 is the latest addition to the 2021 H-D Softail line-up that combines modern firepower together with the classic American cruiser styling that’s considered iconic to many folks around the globe.

For the new Street Bob, the biggest upgrade has to be its Milwaukee-Eight® 114 engine that bumps to capacity from 1,753cc to 1,868cc and priced at RM101,900.

This bigger capacity v-twin engine now offers 92hp and 161Nm of torque, which H-D has stated to be 9% quicker from 0-100km/h and 13% faster from 100km/h-130km/h compared to the previous Street Bob 107. You’ll also get to enjoy this with your pillion as the 2021 Street Bob 114 comes with a pillion seat and footpegs (unlike the previous model).

Meanwhile, Harley-Davidson Malaysia also introduced the Low Rider S and Softail Standard priced at RM106,900 and RM89,900 respectively.

The Low Rider S is built around the Softail chassis but further enhanced by premium suspension components tuned for aggressive riding.

The interested party can take a closer look at the all-new 2021 models at every Harley-Davidson authorized dealership in Malaysia via an Open House event from 27-28 March 2021.

MotoGP: Espargaro Raring To Go, Bradl To Replace Marquez In Qatar

As Marc Marquez continues his focus to a full recovery, Stefan Bradl will again jump on the Repsol Honda Team RC213V for this weekend season opener in Qatar.

Having last raced in Qatar back in 2016, the 31-year-old German will once again return to Losail International Circuit in a bid to prove his worth after a fruitful testing with the RC213V.

“First of all I want to say thank you to HRC and wish Marc all the best on his continued recovery. We had a good test and I have been riding well after a busy 2020 and a good start to 2021.

“Hopefully we can have another strong weekend and gather some good information for Honda.

“It will be great to race in Qatar again, it has been a while since I have raced there but certainly the two tests have me up to speed with the track so I don’t think this will be a disadvantage to us. Let’s start the season,” he said.

Meanwhile, Pol Espargaro is raring to make his debut with the RC213V.

The 2021 MotoGP season opener is expected to be a thrilling race with Espargaro vying to make his mark with the new machine after leaving KTM at the end of last season.

“The first race is finally here, I am really excited to get back on the Honda. We had a good test and I am looking forward to the first race weekend. There are some things we still need to learn and understand about the bike and it will be an intense opening weekend, but I am excited.

“Racing the Repsol Honda is something most people dream of and I can’t wait to do it. I am not setting a target for the race other than do the best that we can. Let’s put on a good show for all the fans that are at home, it’s time to go racing,” he explained.

Triumph Motorcycles To Electrify With New Project TE-1

Triumph Motorcycles officially unveiled its first electric motorcycle project, dubbed project TE-1, after concluding Phase 2.

The project was launched in May 2019 to develop an electric motorcycle equipped with advanced technology and innovative design.

To make it a reality, Triumph Motorcycles established a collaboration with Williams Advanced Engineering, Integral Powertrain Ltd, and WMG at the University of Warwick.

The Office of Zero Emission funded the Triumph TE-1 project.

According to Triumph, the first test sessions have already shown the possibility of reaching and exceeding the current market benchmarks in terms of performance, durability, driveability expected from an electric motorcycle.

Triumph Motorcycles also concluded that the result obtained so far includes essential indicators in the field of mass, battery technology and powertrain performance already able to exceed the targets set by the UK Automotive Council for 2025.

MODENAS Pulsar RS200 Gets New Colours For 2021 – RM9,990!

Four years after MODENAS launched the Pulsar RS200, the 200cc motorcycle finally enters 2021 with a new selection of colours.

Everything else regarding the mechanics and specs has been retained, so they’re still the same 200cc bikes with better makeup, to put it simply.

Nevertheless, the new colourways do look great on the Pulsar RS200 which now comes in four refreshed schemes – Pearl Metallic White, Pewter Grey and Burnt Red.

Apart from the new colours, both bikes also receive updated graphics, white alloy wheels, some carbon-fibre-inspired finishing, and newly-designed seats.

The 2021 model maintains the 4-stroke SOHC, 4-valve liquid-cooled DTS-i engine, churning out 24.5PS and 18.6Nm of torque.

The braking is done a by ByBre axial calliper paired to a 300mm single brake disc front and 230mm at the rear and assisted by a single-channel ABS.

The recommended selling price for the 2021 MODENAS Pulsar RS200 remains at RM9,990.

Zontes Introduces 350 GK, A Modern Take On Classic Scramblers

While the quality of Chinese-made motorcycle sometimes questionable, there’s no denying that they can bring a new meaning to ‘affordable’ bikes.

Nonetheless, Chinese manufacturers have significantly improved their product. Hence the reason brands like Benelli, CFMoto and Zontes have gained a lot of interest and customers across Europe and Asia.

Zontes has extended its range of model by introducing the 350 GK that boasts a significant design change from the current Zontes line with more retro-inspired.

However, we can assume it will be powered by a 350cc single-cylinder DOHC engine capable of producing 43 horsepower.

Zontes also claimed the power delivery is smoother with a counter-balancer’s help, which reduces the engine vibration up to 20-per cent.

The all-new Zontes 350 GK is expected to be launch in the coming months.

CONFIRMED: Marc Marquez To Miss Both 2021 MotoGP Season Opener

Marc Marquez has decided to sit out both 2021 MotoGP season openers at the Losail International Circuit this coming March 28 and April 4.

The Repsol Honda rider confirmed the decision a week after getting the green light from doctors to intensify his training.

“After the last review with the medical team, the doctors have advised me that the most prudent thing was not to take part in the Qatar Grand Prix and to continue with the recovery plan that we have followed in recent weeks.

“I would have loved to be able to participate in the opening race of the World Championship, but we will have to continue working to be able to recover the optimal conditions that allow us to return to competition,” he said.

The six-time MotoGP champion also announced that he would again miss Qatar’s second round via social media.

With the first race is just a few days away, Marquez decision to opt-out of the first two races is inevitable, considering that the previous decision to rush him into the race was the reason behind his lengthy time-out.

Last week, he spent two track days in Barcelona and Portimao on-board the RC213V-S.

Brazen Thieves Stole Four Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special From Dealership

Four brazen thieves managed to stole four Harley-Davidson motorcycles last week from a dealership in Indiana, United States.

The whole incident was recorded on the shop CCTV and showed four thieves, wearing concealable clothes and helmets before riding off with three units of 2021 Street Glide Special and one unit of 2020 Street Glide Special.

The surveillance footage also revealed that the stolen motorcycle was ridden right out of the dealership front door.

Watch the CCTV footage of the incident below:

MotoGP: Morbidelli Raring To Go With Latest ‘Upgrades’ On His Old M1

Despite finishing the 2020 season as a runner-up, Franco Morbidelli will once again jump on his older ‘A-spec’ YZR-M1 for 2021.

The Italian race the entire 2020 season with a slightly modified 2019 M1 but came out as the top Yamaha rider with 158 points, just 13 points behind champion Joan Mir.

The former VR46 Academy rider was ahead of Maverick Vinales (132pts), followed by Fabio Quartararo (127pts) and Valentino Rossi (66pts).

Nonetheless, the 26-year-old rider admitted it came as a surprise when Yamaha brought upgrades to the bike for Qatar pre-season testing.

The upgrades is expected to solve some of the issues that surfaced last year.

“Well, yes, because they were pretty simple, pretty substantial and in pretty easy directions.

“So, I think the updates that Yamaha brought will also work in the other tracks.

“This is what I think and what I hope at the same time,” he said to Autosport.

Morbidelli ended the pre-season testing in Qatar fourth overall with just 0.140 seconds behind Vinales and Quartararo.

The 2021 MotoGP will kickstart on March 28 in Qatar.

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Amirul Azreen

Husqvarna Norden 901 Spotted Again, Launching Soon?

CONFIRMED: Royal Enfield & Benelli Joins Honda At EICMA 2021

MotoGP: Track Limit Sensor System Gets Green Light For 2021 Season

MotoGP: Maverick Vinales Takes First Victory Of The 2021 Season

Harley-Davidson 2021 Lineup Lands in Malaysia – From RM89,900!

MotoGP: Espargaro Raring To Go, Bradl To Replace Marquez In Qatar

Triumph Motorcycles To Electrify With New Project TE-1

MODENAS Pulsar RS200 Gets New Colours For 2021 – RM9,990!

Zontes Introduces 350 GK, A Modern Take On Classic Scramblers

CONFIRMED: Marc Marquez To Miss Both 2021 MotoGP Season Opener

Brazen Thieves Stole Four Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special From Dealership

MotoGP: Morbidelli Raring To Go With Latest ‘Upgrades’ On His Old M1

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