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Tokyo Motorcycle Show Returns In 2023 To Celebrate 50th Anniversary

The biggest motorcycle exhibition event in Japan, the Tokyo Motorcycle Show is set to return in March 2023 ahead of its 50th anniversary.

Tokyo Motorcycle Show to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2023.
Expect surprise motorcycle unveiling from the Japanese Big Four.

As such, the 2023 Tokyo Motorcycles Show promises the best line up from the Japanese Big Four including an all-new model.

The 2023 Tokyo Motorcycle Show will take place from Friday, March 24 t0 March 26, 2023.

As usual, the event will be held at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center, also known as Tokyo Big Sight.

This time around, exhibition will span to West Hall One, Two and Four including Atrium and Outdoor Exhibition areas in an effort to combat over-crowding.

Considering that the Covid-19 cases is still at a high in Japan, such measure is a must for everyone safety.

However, since the event is still six months away, further details remain limited at the moment.

Nevertheless, the tickets are already on sale at JPY1,800 (adutl advance ticket) and JPY2,200 (same day adult tickets).

Also, it is important to note that all ticket sales are only available to purchase online, including same-day tickets.

Meanwhile, the event is free for high school students and younger kids as do people with disabilities.

CFMoto 450SR To Launch In Malaysia Soon?

New CFMoto 450SR middleweight sport will reportedly launch in Malaysia during MotoGP this October.

Radical and sporty CFMoto 450SR will be launched locally in Malaysia later this year.
It packs a peppy 449cc parallel-twin with 270-degree crankshaft, good for 50HP and 39Nm.

The CFMoto 450SR is an exciting prospect. The Chinese brand unveiled what appears to be the road-going version of its SR-C21 concept last month, and it seems local fans need not wait too long to see this bike hit our shores.

According to reports, local distributors CFMoto Malaysia are set to introduce the CFMoto 450SR locally later this year. While there is now official word from CFMoto Malaysia, but there is a strong indicator that the 450SR could make an appearance in October during the Malaysian MotoGP weekend at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC).

Surely, this move aligns with the brand as it is present in the World Moto3 Championship through the CFMoto Racing PrüstelGP team.

Aptly, the CFMoto 450SR slots above the brand’s smaller 250SR quarter-litre model. It reportedly packs a liquid-cooled 449cc parallel-twin brimmed with a 270-degree crankshaft. The mill promises 50HP and 39NM – figures that see it rival against the Kawasaki Ninja 400 and KTM RC390.

Notably, the CFMoto 450SR will feature MotoGP-inspired winglets that CFMoto claims are capable of generating nearly 2KG (4.4 pounds) of front downforce at 120KM/H. It will also feature Brembo braking and ABS, though it won’t be the same race-spec unit seen in the SR-C21 concept.

Though CFMoto have yet to reveal full specifications for the 450SR model, the brand has already begun taking orders in its home market (China) right now where it commands a price of RMB31,980 – approx. RM21,368.72. More details in terms of specification are expected to arise in the coming months.

Bajaj Now Owns The Right To Vincent Motorcycles

In a surprise development, Indian automaker, Bajaj Auto now owns the right to Vincent Motorcycles.

Vincent Motorcycles could make a comeback under new ownership.
Bajaj acquire the British firm since 2017.

Vincent Motorcycles is British motorcycle manufacturer from 1928 to 1955. The business went down the drain due to severe financial losses which resulted the company to stop making motorcycles.

However, it turns out that Bajaj Auto is in charge of the now-defunct brand since 2017 but since there were no official announcement made, none of us were made known of the acquisition.

Vincent Motorcycles might not ring a bell as much as Triumph or Norton Motorcycle but the brand made two significant models back in the day with the Black Shadow and Black Lightning.

Based on the new development, could Vincent Motorcycle make a surprise comeback in the world of two wheels?

In recent years, there are many old, defunct and financially struggling motorcycle company making a comeback under new management.

TVS Motor revitalized Norton Motorcycles while Mahinda-owned Classic Legends brought back Jawa Motorcycles. Also, Qianjiang helped to inject new life into the Benelli brand.

So it’s possible that Bajaj intends to do the same thing with Vincent Motorcycles.

Moreover, Bajaj already forged a partnership with another British firm, Triumph Motorcycles and has a 49.9 percent stake in KTM AG.

So with the amount of resources at their disposal, Bajaj could revitalise the old brand anytime soon.

Nonetheless, Bajaj has up to August 2026 until the trademark is due for a renewal.

Honda X-ADV 750, NT1100, NC750X, And Forza 750 Gets New Visuals For 2023

Honda has updated its current fleet of motorcycles with new colourway for 2023, including the Forza 750, X-ADV, NC750X and NT1100.

2023 Honda Forza 750, X-ADV 750, NC750 and NT1100 features new visuals.
Specifications and mechanics remain the same.

For 2023, the Forza 750 gets three new exciting colours; Mat Ballistic Black Metallic with Mat Ballistic Black Metallic belly pan, Pearl Glare White with Mat Ballistic Black Metallic belly pan and Iridium Grey Metallic with Mat Ballistic Black Metallic Belly Pan.

However, no mechanical changes is carried out as the Forza 750 retain its 57hp engine, alumnium swingarm, dual four-pot callipers and ride-by-wire throttle.

Next, the highly-unique Honda X-ADV gets a special edition paint job called the “Shasta White”. The all-white colour scheme also showacsed the X-ADV graphics on the side.

Meanwhile, the NC750X also updated with three new colours that consist of Mat Jeans Blue Metallic with Silver Trim, Pearl Deep Mud Grey with Silver Trim and Candy Chromosphere Red with Silver Trim.

Also, the 2023 NC750X continue to feature the same engine as in the Forza 750 and X-ADV.

Lastly, Honda latest sports tourer, the NT1100 will now come in new Gunmetal Black Metallic paint job in addition to the exisitng Matte Iridium Grey Metallic and Pearl Glare White.

Currently, only the X-ADV 750 is available in Malaysia for a recommended retail price of RM67,799.

All-New Royal Enfield Scram 411 Now In Malaysia – From RM26,900

After its global introduction in March 2022, local distributor Didi Group has officially launched the Royal Enfield Scram 411 for the Malaysian market.

New Royal Enfield Scram 411 is a stripped-down Himalayan poised for the urban scrambler.
Features the same 411cc single SOCH engine as the off-road capable Himalayan 411.

Dubbed as an ‘urban scrambler’, it’s essentially the brand’s Himalayan adventure bike that’s been stripped down and given a proper modern retro styling twist.

Whilst the Scram 411’s base chassis remains unchanged from the Himalayan, it does employ identical 41mm front forks tweaked with slightly less travel – 190mm down from 200mm. The rear monoshock’s 180mm travel figure remains unchanged though.

That, along with the adoption of 21-inch (front) and 19-inch (rear) wheels ought to see the Royal Enfield Scram 411 boast slightly better on-road manners compared to the Himalayan ADV it underpins.

Also unchanged is the Himalayan’s powertrain package employed by the Royal Enfield Scram 411. You get the same air-cooled 411cc single with 24.3bhp @ 6,500rpm and 32NM @ 4,000RPM in this urban retro redux of said ADV machine.

Other major changes from the Himalayan obviously lay in the overall styling. The Scram 411 trade’s away the Himalayan’s fairing and high mudguard for a stripped down look with a small bit of bodywork to covering the instrument dial’s back.

There’s also a new single-piece seat that Royal Enfield says will offer enhanced comfort for long riding stints allowed by the sizeable 12.5-litre tank present, not forgetting the brand’s Tripper navigation unit brimmed as standard a feature too.

Like what you see in the new Royal Enfield Scram 411? Head to Royal Enfield latest showroom at Gasket Alley to check out the new bike priced at RM26,900 (base), RM27,100 (mid) and RM27,400 (premium).

GALLERY: 2022 ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN SCRAM 411

HJC Brings Call Of Duty To Its RPHA 11 Helmet

If you ride bikes and is into the Call of Duty (CoD) video game, than perhaps the new HJC RPHA 11 Ghost Call Of Duty full-face helmet should top your buying list for 2022.

The Call of Duty is a widely popular first person shooter-type video game.
The new collaboration celebrates the CoD gaming community.

The helmet features graphics and livery that showcased a skull drawing on top of the helmet while on the side features a tactical pack with radio.

At the back, the Call of Duty nameplate is written in white paint scheme.

Also, the entire helmet is painted with a matte black as base.

The new RPHA 11 Call of Duty might make an appearance in the upcoming MotoGP with the likes of Pol Espargaro (MotoGP) and Albert Arenas (Moto2).

Similar to the standard HJC RPHA 11, the helmet is equipped with shock-resistant shell and enlarged visor for better visibility.

The helmet also features reflective patches at the back and an emergency release system.

The HJC RPHA 11 Ghost Call of Duty is currently on sale in Europe for EUR629.99 (RM2.8k).

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Tokyo Motorcycle Show Returns In 2023 To Celebrate 50th Anniversary

The biggest motorcycle exhibition event in Japan, the Tokyo Motorcycle Show is set to return in March 2023 ahead of its 50th anniversary.

CFMoto 450SR To Launch In Malaysia Soon?

New CFMoto 450SR middleweight sport will reportedly launch in Malaysia during MotoGP this October.

Radical and sporty CFMoto 450SR will be launched locally in Malaysia later this year.

It packs a peppy 449cc parallel-twin with 270-degree crankshaft, good for 50HP and 39Nm.

Bajaj Now Owns The Right To Vincent Motorcycles

In a surprise development, Indian automaker, Bajaj Auto now owns the right to Vincent Motorcycles.

Honda X-ADV 750, NT1100, NC750X, And Forza 750 Gets New Visuals For 2023

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All-New Royal Enfield Scram 411 Now In Malaysia – From RM26,900

After its global introduction in March 2022, local distributor Didi Group has officially launched the Royal Enfield Scram 411 for the Malaysian market.

HJC Brings Call Of Duty To Its RPHA 11 Helmet

If you ride bikes and is into the Call of Duty (CoD) video game, than perhaps the new HJC RPHA 11 Ghost Call Of Duty full-face helmet should top your buying list for 2022.

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