Bikesrepublic

Latest News

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) has updated its 150cc naked motorcycle, the MT-15, for 2022.

  • the 2022 MT-15 now appears in three new colours; Icon Blue, Midnight Black and Cyan Storm.
  • 2022 Yamaha MT-15 is now priced at RM12,298.

The Yamaha MT-15 will be available nationwide at every authorized Yamaha dealership beginning on 13 June 2022 (today).

The smallest of the ‘Monster of Torque’ range now comes in Icon Blue, Midnight Black, and Cyan Storm colourway.

Nevertheless, the MT-15 continues to run with the same 155cc VVA liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine that makes 19hp @ 10,000rpm and 14.7Nm @ 8,500rpm.

However, there is a slight increase in the recommended retail price, which now sits at RM12,298 than the previous RM11,988.

Recent checks by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) have found that hundreds of thousands own an expired driving license of more than one to three years.

  • Expired driving license holders will require to renew their license by 30 June.
  • Motorist will need to retake the full driving test if they fail to do so.

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is urging the public to renew their driving license or suffer the consequences.

Those who are yet to renew their expired driving license for more than one to two years will have to retake a full driving test if they fail to renew by 30 June.

The driving license classes involved are as follows:

  • Learner’s driving license (LDL) expired for two years.
  • Probationary driving license (PDL) for over a year.
  • Competent driving license (CDL) for over three years.
  • Public service vehicle (PSV) and goods driving license (GDL) for over three years.

The announcement came after a recent check by JPJ found that hundreds of thousands of motorists have yet to renew their licenses despite the moratorium on renewal ending on 31 December 2021.

According to reports by Sun Daily, many road users are still under the impression that the moratorium is still ongoing.

As such, the expired driving license holder will have the chance to renew their license by 30 June. After that date, they can be fined for not possessing a valid driving license if they are caught driving or riding on the road.

Meanwhile, the expired driving license holder can renew their license online via MyEG or Lesen2u if unable to go to JPJ offices.

The Honda CB250R received some mild upgrades for 2022 in an effort to improve the rider’s comfort.

  • The CB250R now features improved Showa USD front forks.

  • The quarter-liter neo-retro motorcycle continues to run on the same 250cc single-cylinder engine.

Currently, the 2021 Honda CB250R is on sale in Malaysia for RM22,999; however, the upgraded model are now available in Europe and Japan.

According to the Japanese motorcycle company, the CB250R now gets a 41mm Showa SFF-BP (Separate Function Front Fork – Big Piston) similar to the one found on the 2022 CB500F, CB500R, and CB500X.

The new Showa SFF-BP improves handling and reaction thanks to a separate function (hence, the name) with the pressure damper in one leg and the spring mechanism in the other.

Other mild upgrades include a revised gear indicator display.

Nonetheless, the Honda CB250R continues to run on the same 250cc single-cylinder engine capable of producing 27.2hp @ 9,000rpm and 23.2Nm @ 8,000rpm.

Taiwan motorcycle manufacturer, Kymco has dropped the company’s latest patent drawings of the highly anticipated RevoNEX electric motorcycle.

  • The latest leak confirms the bike’s ABS.
  • The previous patent leaked shows that the RevoNEX will feature Ohlins suspensions and Brembo brakes.

Kymco has been known as a scooter-maker, with the Ionex i-One as the most recent product introduced by the company.

While the company builds its scooter range in Taiwan, production for the upcoming RevoNEX will be done in Italy.

However, the bike has yet to enter production after more than two years.

Nevertheless, the latest patent leaks have confirmed that the geared electric motorcycle is indeed on its way, and this time it tells us that the RevoNEX will feature an ABS.

We know from the previous leaks that the RevoNEX will feature Ohlins suspension and Brembo brakes, but thanks to the latest report by Super Moto 8, it is confirmed that those brakes will feature ABS.

The ABS will be positioned at the front of the bike and sits above the electric motor and in front of the battery.

Although the patent drawings did not show a gearbox, the report suggests it will appear on the final drawings later.

Currently, Kymco is still keeping mum about the official launch date but looking at how the progress is moving at a steady pace; we think it might take a couple of years before we could see it in production.

SHOEI has recently launched the new X-SPR PRO for the European market as a replacement for the X-SPIRIT III.

  • the X-SPR PRO is the most advanced helmet by SHOEI designed for the street and track used.
  • Alex and Marc Marquez currently don the helmet at MotoGP for the 2022 season.

Sinar Puncak Sdn Bhd, the official importer and distributor of SHOEI helmets in Malaysia, would like to express their gratitude for the company’s support for the SHOEI helmets range in Malaysia.

During the recent introduction of the new SHOEI X-SPR PRO helmet in Europe, Sinar Puncak Sdn Bhd received a significant request regarding the availability of the helmet in Malaysia.

However, Sinar Puncak said in a statement that the helmet is currently only available in Europe.

Despite that, the new SHOEI X-SPR PRO will be launched in Malaysia once relevant authorities have approved it for importation, distribution, and sales.

Nevertheless, Sinar Puncak advised customers not to purchase the helmet through unofficial channels and wait for the official launch.

SHOEI recently launched the new X-SPR PRO for the European market to replace the X-SPIRIT III.

SHOEI has unveiled an all-new track helmet, the X-SPR PRO replacing the outgoing X-Spirit III.

  • the new SHOEI X-SPR PRO will go on sale soon.
  • Alex and Marc Marquez are among the riders currently wearing the new helmet at the 2022 MotoGP.

The SHOEI X-SPR Pro will be available at worldwide retailers from September 2022 and will replace the old X-Spirit III as the company’s flagship full-face track-focused helmet.

One primary focus of the X-SPR Pro is the development of the airflow and the helmet’s shape.

According to SHOEI, the X-SPR Pro is designed to maximize aerodynamic stability and speed in the straights, achieved by enlarging the shroud at the back compared to the X-Spirit III.

The X-SPR Pro also gets a rear stabilizer and stabilizing flaps.

Meanwhile, seven ventilation inlets around the helmet can be opened and closed accordingly to ensure riders get proper airflow.

Most importantly, the new X-SPR PRO also meets the new ECM 22.06 FIM homologation along with other safety features:

  • AIM+ protective shell
  • modular EPS liner system with multiple densities
  • anti-mist CWR-F2R Pinlock visor
  • Double D-Ring fasteners
  • Emergency Quick Release System (EQRS)

According to SHOEI, the new helmet is available in four different sizes; XS-S, M, L, XL-XXL and will be on sale in September for GBP699.99 (RM3.8k)

Archive

Follow us on Facebook

Follow us on YouTube