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2021 CFMOTO 700CL-X Price Announced – RM28.8k

The CFMOTO Malaysia brand is undeniably getting bigger and bigger, with its wide range of 250cc up to 650cc motorcycles.

The 250SR quickly gained attention when CFMOTO launched the motorcycle in Penang back in 2019, with the brand already making its mark previously with the 400NK and 650MT.

During the launch, CFMOTO informed us that the all-new 700CL-X would also arrive in Malaysia in 2021 before it was put on hold due to the current pandemic Covid-19.

Nevertheless, CFMOTO Malaysia was kind enough to unveil the official selling price for the 700CL-X. The all-new retro-style scrambler will be available for RM28,800 (excluding road tax, insurance and registration) once it is on sale.

To our surprise, the official selling price is much lower than expected, as we earlier assume that it will fall between RM30,000 to RM35,000.

When it was unveiled at 2019 EICMA, three variants were on display: Heritage, Adventure, and Sport with the motorcycle powered by a 693cc parallel-twin engine that punches around 74hp and 68Nm of torque.

The 700CL-X boast with variety of features which includes:

41mm KYB USD front forks (fully adjustable)
Rear KYB single shock (preload & rebound adjustability)
Retro-looking front LED headlights (all-round LED lighting system)
17-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels + Pirelli MT60 RS tyres
Slipper clutch
Selectable riding modes, cruise control + LCD dashboard
Continental ABS

CFMOTO Malaysia has yet to announce the launch date despite the price unveiling, but we were told that the bike would be ready for testing within a month.

We will provide an in-depth review of the motorcycle once it is available.

SUPER73 Unveil Limited Edition E-Bike In Partnership With Hot Wheels

American electric motorcycle manufacturer SUPER73 has unveiled a limited edition e-bike in partnership with Hot Wheels.

Limited to just 24 units, the unique e-bike was build to celebrate the legacy of the Hot Wheels brand as the number one selling toy in the world.

According to SUPER73, the unique collaboration project is based on the SUPER73-RX, the company’s premium model.

The e-bike is equipped with a powerful 960kW battery and offers four riding modes that can be selected via the SUPER73 smartphone app.

Other features include:

4-piston aluminium brake calliper
inverted front fork with air assist
adjustable rear-monoshock
aluminium-alloy frame

To pay homage to the Hot Wheels brand, the e-bike comes with the iconic orange and blue graphics located on the tank and subframe.

Further customisation includes a custom embroidered Hot Wheels edition seat and handlebar pad.

To further elevate customer experience, every purchase of the Hot Wheels x SUPER73-RX will include a collectable Hot Wheels diecast of a SUPER73 Ford Bronco adventure vehicle.

MotoGP: Brad Binder Wins It In Austria After Huge Gamble With Slick Tyres

Brad Binder recorded his second MotoGP victory in his career after gambling on slick tyres in the final five laps in the wet at the Austrian GP.

It was a miracle win for the South African who decided not to enter the pit to swap his bikes with wet tyres with just six laps to go.

The KTM rider was out of the picture for the first 23 laps as Francesco Bagnaia, Marc Marquez and Fabio Quartararo battling it out for a top spot.

With six laps remaining, the track was hit with heavy rain, resulting in Marquez, Bagnaia, Quartararo, and Joan Mir entering the pit to swap their bikes.

However, Binder decided to gamble on slicks and went on to finished the race in the first place, followed by Bagnaia and Pramac’s Jorge Martin.

After the race, Binder said he dreamt about going up the podium after missing out for so long.

“I went to bed last night thinking all I want today is a podium.

“It’s been so long! It’s been the longest in I don’t know how many years since I was on the podium.

“I’ve been close a few times, had a few fourth places, but haven’t been back. To be honest, I was having a horrendous race before I decided to stay out, and everyone else came in,” he said.

This was Binder’s first podium of the season after missing out at fourth place last week at the Red Bull Ring.

MotoGP action will return in Silverstone at the end of August.

I Want To Apologize to Yamaha, It Wasn’t My Intention – Vinales

Maverick Vinales finally breaks silence over Yamaha’s decision to suspend the rider for this weekend Austrian GP.

The decision was made on Thursday due to an unexplained irregular operation of the factory-spec M1 by the Spaniard during last weekend Styria GP.

The 26-year-old rider decided to share his side of the story with SKY TV.

“It was a frustrating moment. The first race of the year was perfect, then I came back for the second half of the season with a lot of strength, but everything went wrong.

“There was an explosion inside me that I didn’t channel the right way.

“I apologize to Yamaha. I didn’t ride in the right way in those laps,” said Vinales.

He again apologizes for the incident.

“I still want to apologize to Yamaha. It wasn’t my intention to end up like this,” he added.

However, it is still unsure whether the apology is enough for Yamaha to allow the rider to return to action in the next round at Silverstone.

OFFICIAL: SIC And Petronas Mutually Agree To End Partnership

Sepang International Circuit (SIC) and Petronas have mutually agreed to end their partnership as title sponsor of Petronas Sepang Racing Team (SRT).

The official announcement came after an initial report by motorsport.com that Petronas is seeking to withdraw its sponsorship from SRT on Friday.

The Malaysian giant oil company has been the title partner to SIC since 2018, with Petronas Sprinta Racing in Moto2 and Moto3 before the project was expanded to MotoGP with SRT.

“SIC wishes to thank Petronas for the unwavering support during the partnership and a remarkable journey together.

“We respect Petronas decision and mutually agreed that this partnership had accomplished its purpose and objectives. We have enjoyed a meaningful partnership with great achievements and memorable moments with the team.

“I believe this is not the end of our collaboration in motorsports as we continue our quest in nurturing Malaysia’s motorsports talents,” said Azhan Shafriman Hanif, Chief Executive Officer of SIC.

Meanwhile, Datin Anita Azrina Abdul Aziz, Petronas Head of Strategic Communications, lamented that it was the right time to conclude the partnership.

“We entered into this partnership with SIC to showcase our R&D capabilities, and we are proud that PETRONAS Fluid Technology Solutions have been instrumental towards establishing the team’s status as a championship contender.

“Together, we have created some standout moments in the sport, serving as an indication that we have achieved what we set out to do, and we feel it is the right time for us to conclude the partnership.

“On behalf of PETRONAS, we would like to express our gratitude to SIC for their commitment towards ensuring the success of the partnership,” she explained.

Meanwhile, SIC suggests that SRT will continue in MotoGP from 2022 under a new independent entity, with an official announcement to be made soon, including the dissolution of Moto2 and Moto3.

OFFICIAL: Organizers Shut Down Motorcycle Racing At Pikes Peak

The race organizers of Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) has decided to end the motorcycle racing category two years after the tragic death of Carlin Dunne.

The official confirmation came after completing a two-year review on the prospect of bringing motorcycle racing back to Pikes Peak.

While Fred Veitch, Interim Chairman of the PPIHC, admitted the decision was difficult, it was the right one to make.

“Motorcycle competition has been part of the history of the race off-and-on since 1916 and has been both thrilling and tragic for competitors and fans alike.

“This has been a long process and a difficult decision, but we believe it is the right decision and one that is in the best interest of the organization at this time,” he said.

There are a number of factors that lead to such a decision, the first being the increase of riders fatalities and the types of bikes involved in the competition.

During the early years, riders race to the top with dirt bikes, but everything changes when the road was paved all the way to the top.

This resulted in riders opted for powerful road bikes, which drastically increased the speed and a higher chance of accidents.

Dunne was involved in an accident while riding the Ducati Streetfighter V4 Prototype on his way to the finish line.

(Source: PPIHC)

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