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MODENAS officially introduced a new e-membership programme that offers a host of benefits and rewards for every MODENAS customer in Malaysia.

  • Enjoy up to 15% discount on genuine spare parts.
  • first 80 membership renewals will enjoy a Baskin Robbins ice-cream voucher.

The e-membership programme is open to all MODENAS motorcycle owners.

With just RM60 per year (for new members) and RM40 (for renewals), customers will enjoy various benefits and rewards, including:

  • up to RM15 spare-parts e-voucher
  • 15% discount on genuine spare parts purchased at any MODENAS Service Center.
  • RM10 e-voucher for successful registration.
  • special discount on your birthday.
  • free 24-hour towing assistance within a 100km round trip radius.

Meanwhile, the first 80 members to renew their membership will also receive a Baskin Robbins ice cream voucher worth RM35, while the subsequent 225 renewals are entitled to a Single Jr.Scoop voucher worth RM8.

“We are always finding ways to cater towards the needs and wants of our customers. With the new membership program along with its attractive benefits and rewards in place, we are targeting to receive 1,000 new member sign-up in the second quarter of this year.

“Plus, with the increase in sales volume for the MODENAS motorcycles in the market as well as a new partner, KAWASAKI, it is not impossible for the Company to achieve the target”, said Roslan Roskan, Chief Executive Officer of MODENAS.

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) introduced a new colour for the 2022 Yamaha NMax 155 scooter.

  • Gets two new colourways; Matte Blue and Matte Green.
  • 2022 Yamaha NMax 155 is now priced at RM9,498.

The 2022 NMax now features two new colourways, Matte Blue and Matte Green and is priced at RM9,498 (excluding road tax, insurance and registration), a RM500 increase from the previous model.

Nonetheless, powering the 2022 NMax 155 is a 155cc single-cylinder SOHC VVA engine fed by EFI. Power output is claimed at 14.9hp @ 8,000rpm and 14.4Nm @ 6,600rpm with a CVT gearbox and final belt drive.

Also available on the 2022 model are an LED headlamp, LED taillight, digital LCD display, USB port and idle start-stop function.

Other notable features include:

  • 23.3L under seat storage
  • 7.1L fuel tank
  • telescopic front fork
  • twin shock absorbers

Braking is done with a single hydraulic disc brake at the front and rear mated to a 230mm disc.

The 2022 Yamaha NMax comes with a 2-year or 20,000km warranty. According to HLYM, the 2022 Yamaha NMax 155 is available at all authorised dealers.

If you’ve been to Japan, chances are you might have come across a unique-looking three-wheeler going down the road, especially around city centres.

  • Piaggio MyMoover is a Japan-only three-wheeled scooter.
  • They are designed as a delivery vehicles for day-to-day businesses.

These three-wheelers are small, affordable vehicles generally used by restaurants and cafes to deliver food and drinks to nearby customers.

There are many of these scooters in Japan; surprisingly, some are made by well-established motorcycle companies.

As such, the Italian scooter company, Piaggio, wants to be a part of the quirky three-wheelers market with the MyMoover.

The Piaggio MyMoover is a cute-looking delivery electric three-wheeled moped developed exclusively for the Japanese market.

According to Piaggio, the MyMoover features a two-wheel at the rear and one wheel at the front while equipped with a massive rear luggage compartment.

Interestingly, the Piaggio MyMoover is able to lean just like a standard Piaggio scooter.

Despite the vast payload (261 litres of cargo), Piaggio claimed the moped is as stable as a typical scooter.

Also, the overall structure is built to ensure that the weight distribution (between the rider and luggage) is loaded evenly across three wheels. This feature provides additional stability and a natural riding feel of a typical moped.

Powering the MyMoover is a standard 125cc liquid-cooled, a single-cylinder unit designed to provide workhorse-like performance.

Apart from the 261L of cargo space for the rear top box, the front luggage crack can carry additional 20kgs while the leg shield bag can store an additional 5kgs of luggage.

As for pricing, Piaggio is asking for JPY913,000, which translates to RM29.4k. Pricey? You got that right.

Although the sales of motorcycles in the UK fell for the third consecutive month in June mid-way into 2022, the sales figure still comfortably exceeded the numbers recorded back in 2021.

  • Triumph sold 225 units of the Trident 660 in June 2022.
  • Honda retains the lead with most motorcycle sold in the June.

A total of 63,963 units of motorcycles were sold during the first six months of 2022, exceeding the 58,105 units sold during the same period last year. Despite the downward trend, things are still looking positive for the two-wheels market.

While Honda continue to take top spot of the UK sales charts with 2,200 units sold in June alone, Triumph Motorcycles made the most impressive start to the year, by leapfrogging Yamaha to ranked second as the most popular brand in the country.

In addition, Triumph’s middle-weight  motorcycle, the Trident 660 emerged as the best selling motorcycle with 225 units sold in June.

Thanks to its affordable price tag, the Trident 660 is fast becoming a favourite not just for beginners but also seasoned riders.

In terms of firepower, the all-new Trident comes with a 660cc three-cylinder DOHC liquid-cooled engine that produces a respectable 80hp at 10,250rpm and 64Nm of torque at 6,250rpm. This package offers a punchy power delivery throughout its rev range together with a unique triple-cylinder soundtrack.

A six-speed manual transmission handles all the power delivery to its rear wheel and that is further enhanced with the presence of an assist/slipper clutch. There’s also the addition of a ride-by-wire throttle, selectable riding modes, and switchable traction control for even greater riding efficiency across the board.

AGV has updated its popular modular helmet, the Tourmodular, for 2022. 

  • AGV Tourmodular now meets the latest ECE22.06 standard.

  • integrated with DMC System developed by Cardo. 

According to the company, the new and improved Tourmodular helmet now meets ECE 22.06 homologation as a result of AGV’s extreme safety manufacturing protocol developed over 75 years.

The Tourmodular features a unique combination of carbon, aramid fibre and fibreglass structure that provides solidity and lightness, allowing riders to feel comfy and less fatigue while on the road.

Meanwhile, the visor is designed for a better field of vision and to protect the face and eye. The visor is optical class 1 and is 4m thick.

Inside, the helmet features Ritmo and Shalimar fabrics that absorb moisture and sweat, while the (water-repellent) synthetic leather keeps the water out of the helmet during heavy rain.

Thanks to its aerodynamic design, the Tourmodular helmet minimises turbulence and helmet movement and offers a dynamic weight of zero at 130km/h.

Other notable features:

  • AGV Micro-opening system 
  • four adjustable air-vents
  • exceed P/J homologation – safe and secured with the chin guard up

In addition, the AGV Tourmodular helmet is the first helmet built to be compatible with the Dynamic Mesh Communication system. Developed with Cardo, the AGV INSIDE intercom allows interaction with up to 15 riders while guaranteeing connection stability with a total distance of 6km. 

The new AGV Tourmodular helmet is currently on sale in the US, starting from USD599.95 (RM2.6k). 

As the push for a greener future intensifies, the Department for Transport (DFT) wants to take it up a notch by proposing to end the sale of petrol-powered motorcycles and scooters by 2035.

  • The proposed plan is to end all sales of combustion engine motorcycles by 2035.
  • Part of the UK effort for a sustainable future.

DFT puts out the fresh proposals at the end of the first year of the Transport Decarbonisation Plan.

According to MCN, the dialogue will run until 21 September this year and will gather opinions on the motion to end the sale of all non-zero emission (L-category) vehicles by 2035.

The L-category vehicles include mopeds, motorcycles, three-wheelers and quads.

However, in the proposal, sales of motorcycles that makes less than 14.8hp will end five years earlier.

Also, Transport Minister Trudy Harrison announced funding to boost the development of zero-emission motorcycles in the UK.

Despite the effort, the Motorcycle Industry Association criticised the plans instead of insisting that learner vehicles are more environmentally efficient than electric cars.

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