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Triumph Motorcycles is renaming the Street Twin and Street Scrambler models for 2023.

  • Triumph renamed the Street Twin and Street Scrambler to Speed Twin 900 and Scrambler 900.
  • The name change is to follow the same pattern as the Tiger 900 and Tiger 1200.


The alleged report came out in May this year, but the latest development has confirmed that the British firm will rename them Speed Twin 900 and Scrambler 900, respectively.

Triumph revealed the name change via the 2023 online Owner Handbook Library.

The handbook officially refers to the Street Twin and the Street Scrambler as Speed Twin 900, Speed Twin 1200 and Scrambler 900.

Below is the comparison between the 2022 owners handbook and the 2023 owners handbook:

Despite the name change, the Speed Twin 900/1200 and Scrambler 900 remain identical with the 2022 model year.

Moreover, the new names allow Triumph to streamline the existing range by following the same pattern the firm established with the Tiger 900 and Tiger 1200.

(Source: Motorcycle.com)

Norton Motorcycles is now working on a new generation of Commando 961.

  • production will commence at new Solihull manufacturing plant.
  • Norton will fulfil customers’ deposit submitted during previous management. 

Norton has been working hard to restore its customer’s faith in the company ever since India’s TVS Motor Company purchased the British brand back in April 2020.

TVS has also invested millions in opening a new headquarters in Solihull to ensure the brand stays in the UK and hired new top executives to bring back the company to its former glory.

Norton recently kickstarted its manufacturing plant with the new Norton V4SV superbike, but in the latest development, the company also decided to fulfil customers’ Commando 961 deposits submitted during the previous administration.

In a new announcement, Norton will fulfil the pre-orders for the Commando 961 before offering the new bike to the public.

Although the Commando 961 nameplate is associated with the previous management led by former CEO Stuart Garner, the new Norton CEO, John Russel, thinks that the Commando moniker should continue to live on.

“I can’t imagine Norton not having a Commando in the lineup, so the big question is what should characterize a modern Commando and when we will bring it to market,” he said.

 

The announcement also came together with two teaser photos of the new Commando 961, confirming that the iconic motorcycle will retain the classic cafe-racer design.

Meanwhile, interested parties can sign up for Norton’s e-mail notifications to get updates on the new Commando 961.

BMW has no plan to develop hybrid motorcycles and will only focus on internal combustion engines and electrification.

  • The CE 04 electric maxi-scooter was launched earlier this year.
  • BMW will release a new electric drivetrain every 18 to 24 months.

The confirmation news came from BMW’s Vice President of Customer, Brand and Sales, Dr Alexander Wehr.

“The hybrid solution has always been an important step, but it has always been an in-between step.

“We can see on the car side that the trend is towards fully electric.

“On motorcycles, there is no upside of a hybrid drivetrain if you can have an electric drivetrain. We will keep pursuing both internal combustion engines and electric, and they both fit very well – not only to scooters but to motorcycles,” he told MCN.

BMW has already gotten things going in the electric department after rolling out the CE 04 fully electric maxi-scooter earlier this year.

Wehr also revealed that the company would deliver a new electric drivetrain every 18 to 24 months, confirming the firm’s commitment towards zero-emission goals.

Helmet and protective gear manufacturer Givi introduces its newest model, the X.27 modular helmet. 

  • The X.27 modular helmet meets ECE 22.06 standard.
  • Features double P/J homologation for use with the chin bar up and down. 

Givi has already kicked its 2022 calendar with a host of new helmets, including the LE X.20 modular helmet and the 50.6 sport helmet. At the same time, the company also introduced various luggage and accessories. 

Joining the fray is the new X.27 modular helmet, made out of thermoplastic; the helmet offers various levels of protection while being convenient and comfortable enough to wear. 

As a modular helmet that meets the ECE 22.06 standards and P/J homologation, the helmet can be used safely as a full-face or an open-face helmet. 

Comfort level is enhanced with several air intakes on the chin and top of the head and an exhaust vent to ensure extra airflow to keep you cool while riding on a hot day. 

Other convenient features include:

  • drop-down sun visor
  • Pinlock Max Vision lens (anti-fog)
  • removable interior
  • removable straps
  • micrometric buckle

According to Givi, the new X.27 helmet is priced at USD250 (RM1.1k). 

Chinese motorcycle company, Colove Motorcycles might be another brand to enter the Malaysian market soon.

  • Colove has filed a new trademark rights in Malaysia.

  • the Chinese motorcycle maker plans to expand the brand globally soon.  

Previously offering an interesting array of bikes in its home market of China under the name “Colove” and “Excelle”, the company has since introduced its latest range of two-wheelers under the name “Kove”.

According to the recent reports by Cycleworld, Tibet Summit Colove Motorcycles Sales Co. Ltd or Colove, plans to go global according to the latest trademark application filed.

The company has filed new international trademark rights to the brand “Kove Hyper” in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Mongolia, Philippines, Malaysia, and the World Intellectual Property Office.

This could mean that the brand will somehow make its way to our shores soon.

Although the brand is relatively new, Kove has made several headlines in the last few years, notably its latest offering, the Kove 321RR.

The new motorcycle gained positive reviews from industry experts and local journalists, but the powertrain is suspiciously similar to other established manufacturers.

Earlier this year, Kove was revealed to have been working on a new inline four-cylinder 400cc mill. The company CEO ran the prototype engine in front of the media to dismiss the idea that it simply copies other designs.

The new engine promises a whooping 16,000rpm redline and a peak power of 72.4hp @ 13,500rpm. With the bore and stroke sitting at 59mm x 36.5mm, it doesn’t appear to be related to any 400cc four-cylinder engine already available on the market.

Looking at how well Chinese motorcycle brands are doing in Malaysia with the likes of Benelli, QJMotor, WMOTO and CFMOTO, among others, Kove Motorcycles could be the next in line to do so soon enough.

(Source: CycleWorld)

Upcoming CFMOTO 450SR looks enticing in the latest photos shared by the Chinese motorcycle manufacturer.

  • the 450SR is set to be available globally later this year.
  • powered by 450cc parallel-twin DOHC engine that makes 50hp and 39Nm. 

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 400cc sportbike is inching closer to production based on a latest images shared by the company via its social media platform.

 

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Needless to say, the production motorcycle seems to lost some of the premium features found in the concept bike. Gone are the dual Brembo brakes at the front, in place of a single radially mounted Brembo callipers while the SC Project exhaust is replaced by a stock in-house unit.

Nonetheless, the CFMOTO 450SR still looks sharp and beautifully built, with an aesthetics reminiscent of a race bikes. Despite losing out on some features, the motorcycle still complemented by an aggressive bodywork and sporty paint job.

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.

The CFMOTO 450SR is expected to be available worldwide later this year.

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