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This Vintage Bell Magnum Helmet Is On Sale For A Whopping RM65,000!

Like everything else in life, the world of motorcycle helmets is also related to expensiveness, especially when the helmet comes with a particular design and number of units.

  • A vintage Bell Magnum Super helmet is on sale for RM65,000. 

  • the made in USA product is not in a pristine condition. 

Also sometimes, some helmets are determined by their age, the older it is – in addition with how many are being built, of course – the expensive it gets.

But can you imagine a helmet that cost around the same as a full size motorcycle?

Well, here you go. A seller on a popular e-commerce platform in Malaysia is selling this vintage Bell Magnum Super helmet for RM65,000.

Let us also remind you that the helmet on sale is not new, instead it’s in a preloved/used state. So imagine the price tag if the helmet is in an immaculate, straight out of the box condition?

 

With that price, you can actually purchase a very low mileage Ducati Hypermotard 950 from Mudah.my, so let that sink in.

Also, the most exclusive and helmet in present time, the Arai RX-7V RC Carbon – said to be the culmination of all the years of Arai’s experience – only cost around EUR3,200 (RM14k).

So what makes the vintage Bell Magnum Super so expensive? Well, we are not experts when it comes to vintage piece but perhaps there are valid reason why it carries an astonishing high price.

For those interested (if any) feel free to check out the helmet and do tell us what you think at the comment section below.

Hero XPulse 200 4V Rally Edition Debuts In India

Hero MotoCorp introduced the base XPulse 200 4V back in 2021, a dua-sport motorcycle that allow riders to go on an off-road adventure.

  • The Rally Edition gets revised suspension.
  • Features Hero MotoSports Team Rally livery.

However, Hero MotoCorp up the ante in 2022 by introducing the XPulse 200 4V Rally Edition in India.

First glance, you’ll notice the combination of white and red colourway to match the livery of Hero MotoSports Team Rally.

While some manufacturers tends to slap a new graphics and livery and called it a “new” edition, Hero MotoCorp dive deep to bring something new to the XPulse 200 4V Rally Edition.

Firstly, the bike’s suspension has undergone major modification, the Rally Edition features full-adjustable front fork with 250mm of wheel travel and a 10-step adjustable rear shock with 220mm wheel travel.

Also, the ground clearance is now 50mm higher and the seat now sits at 885mm compared to 825mm on the base XPulse 200. The Rally Edition also features taller handelbar, longer gear change lever and a longer side stand.

The best part is, the Rally Edition weighs just 160kgs, just 2 kilograms more than the base model.

Mechanically, the XPulse 200 4V Rally Edition gets the same 200cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine but equipped with an oil cooler. It produces the same 19hp and 16.4Nm.

Yamaha Made Third Investment Into Autonomous Driving Technology

Yamaha is definitely pushing toward an autonomous driving technology after making its third investment into Tier IV Inc, the lead developer of the Autoware open-source self-driving operating system.

  • Yamaha has invested more than JPY12.1 billion into developing autonomous driving technology.
  • The ‘self-riding’ system could feature on Yamaha’s electric bike range soon.

The Japanese firm first invested in Tier IV in 2017 before adding its second investment two years later.

However, the third investment that brings the total funds injected into Tier IV currently stands at JPY12.1 billion (RM396mil), further showcasing Yamaha’s commitment to autonomous driving technology.

According to Yamaha, the new technology is aimed at “low-speed automated driving under specific conditions.”

While the technology sounds too complex to work on a motorcycle, it is hard to believe that they would be investing heavily into something that would not become applicable to their products.

Nonetheless, the new technology could be a safety feature to include in Yamaha’s upcoming electric range, something like the Neo’s or an E01.

That said, the development is considerably still at an early stage. While it may not materialize anytime soon, it seems inevitable that ‘self-riding’ technology will make its way to motorcycles.

Upcoming Benelli TRK702 Gets 23L Fuel Tank And Built-In Dashcam

Spurred by the huge success of the affordable Benelli TRK502 and TRK502X in Europe, the Chinese-owned Italian brand is set to expand the TRK range with an upcoming TRK702, soon.

  • the Benelli TRK702 will feature a bigger 23L tank and built-in front and rear camera (dashcam).
  • powered by Kawasaki-sourced 693cc two-cylinder engine. 

After officially unveiled the TRK800 at EICMA last year, the Benelli is now working on a brand new TRK702.

While the TRK502 is an adventure touring motorcycle with light off-roading capabilites and the TRK800 is pitched as a sports tourer (despite the 19-inch wire spoked wheels option), Benelli plans to placed the TRK702 as a more off-road focused two wheeler.

This is supported by a latest patent leaked in China that showcased an upcoming 700cc motorcycle.

In a glance, the patent could be mistaken as the TRK800 but further observation notice a different engine layout.

Also the tank is larger (23L), which could means that the TRK702 is following the same trend set by the new Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid.

However, the patent also revealed something a lot more exciting. The TRK702 will feature front and rear cameras, which essentially means that the motorcycle is fitted with built-in dashcam.

While the bike’s development is still in an early stage, Benelli might display the concept model at this year’s EICMA show.

CFMoto 700CL-X ADV Breaks Cover – Features 19-Inch Wire-Spoke Wheels

Chinese motorcycle company, CFMoto has unveiled the third variant from its middleweight 700 CL-X range with the introduction of the new ADV.

  • the ADV variants features larger 19-inch wheels and raised beak. 
  • powered by the same 693cc two-cylinder engine. 

Joining the already available 700 CL-X Heritage and Sport, the 700 CL-X ADV features a more rugged and aggressive bodywork than it siblings.

The 700 CL-X ADV finally make its way to production, three years after it was presented as a prototype at the 2019 EICMA.

Despite the robust look, the ADV variant is not a serious off-road capable machine compared to the brand 800MT motorcycle, but it does have a resemblance akin to a Scrambler.

That said, the 700 CL-X ADV gets a larger 19-inch front wheel, dual-purpose tyres, wire-spoke wheels and a raised beaked typically found on a scrambler.

Nonetheless, majority of the 700 CL-X ADV still retains the same signatures, including the X front headlamp.

In addition, the 700 CL-X ADV also fitted with panels to install panniers.

Mechanically, the ADV version gets the same 693cc two cylinder engine producing 74hp @ 8,500rpm and 68Nm @ 6,500rpm.

While no official price is mention yet, we expect the ADV to priced slightly higher than the Heritage and Sport.

2022 BMW G 310 RR To Land In China Soon – Could Malaysia Be Next?

BMW Motorrad recently introduced the new BMW G 310 RR sportsbike in India.

  • the G 310 RR is a rebadge from TVS’s Apache RR 310.
  • the G 310 RR puts out 33.5hp and 27.3Nm.

The G 310 RR joins the already available G 310 GS and G 310 R, with all of the models sharing the same 310cc single-cylinder engine built in partnership with India’s TVS Motor Company.

After the successful introduction in India, BMW will now bring the 310 RR to China, as reported by Rushlane.

BMW Motorrad has sold more than 50,000 units of the G 310 range globally, of which 15,000 units were recorded in India alone, making the country the biggest market for the small capacity BMW branded bikes.

Understanding the rise in demand for a small-capacity motorcycle in China, the G 310 RR could do well in a country that shares a similar number of population with India
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BMW Motorrad Head of Asia, China, Pacific and Africa, Markus Mueller-Zambre, explained that India would start exporting the G 310 RR to China soon, with the official launch will happen in the coming months.

In addition, Markus revealed that the G 310 RR would only be manufactured in India at the TVS manufacturing plant.

Considering how quickly BMW is pushing to export the new baby RR, it could also mean that we might see the bike in Malaysia soon enough.

Despite no further details, the G 310 RR is expected to land in Malaysia, considering the other two G 310 range is also available here. The G 310 R (2021) is available for RM27,500, while the G 310 GS is priced at RM29,500.

If the G 310 RR lands in Malaysia, it could cost slightly above RM30,0000.

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