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Zero-Mileage 1999 Yamaha YZF-R7 OW-02 Is Up For Grab – RM345,300!

Last month, a collector decided to put Kawasaki ZX7-RR and Ducati 1299 Superleggera up for sale with a price of RM224,500 and RM392,900, respectively.

While they sold the Kawasaki, the Superleggera is still available for those who want to get their hands on a rare motorcycle.

However, there is another rare machine up for grab, this time a 1999 Yamaha YZF-R7 OW-02.

The OW-02 is a race homologation motorcycle (limited to 500 unit) built by Yamaha in 1999 to compete in the Superbike World Championship and Suzuka 8 Hours.

The motorcycle offers between 106hp up to 162hp (with 749cc engine) depending on which performance kit you want it on

Nonetheless, the R7 up for sale is a zero-mile never been registered or used motorcycle!

The R7 is a remarkable machine with the chassis built from the data collected off the Yamaha YZR500 competing in MotoGP.

For those who are interested, the R7 is available for a price of GBP59,995 (RM345,300)!

SPY SHOT: KTM 1290 Super Duke RR Spotted In The Wild

The long rumoured KTM 1290 Super Duke RR was recently spotted on the street with the motorcycle expected to be introduced late this year.

The new variant is expected to come with the premium specification based on the latest spy shot photos.

Recent reports suggest that the Super Duke RR is packed with carbon fibre, titanium, and magnesium parts to help the motorcycle shed some kilograms than the standard 1290 Super Duke R.

The carbon-fibre can be seen at the rear subframe, front fender, flyscreen, chain-guard and brake ducts while getting rid of the pillion seat and footrest also helps reduce any unnecessary weight.

The RR can also be seen equipped with an Akrapovic exhaust system indicating it will offer a few extra ponies than the current 180hp found on the 1290 Super Duke R, with both expected to share the already powerful LC8 V-twin.

(source: Ride Apart)

CONFIRMED: Yamaha To Revive YZF-R7 With 689cc Parallel-Twin Engine

But it is not the YZF-R6 successor, nor will it continues the previous R7 status.

Instead, the new R7 will come with the same 689cc parallel-twin engine that powers the current MT-07 motorcycle, as proven by the latest CARB filings.

Hence, making the upcoming R7 a fully-faired MT-07.

Last year, Yamaha announced their decision to discontinue the YZF-R6 due to the stringent emission rules.

The motorcycle instead continued to be sold as a non-homologated, track-only machine.

Nonetheless, rumours start to rife that Yamaha may be working on an MT-07 based Supersports, possibly called the Yamaha YZF-R7.

Japanese publication, Young-Machine even predicted the R7 before Yamaha decided to pull the plug on the R6.

(source: Motorcycle.com)

The Land Of Joy Gets Exciting With The Limited Edition Ducati Desert Sled Fasthouse!

Scrambler Ducati announced the limited edition Desert Sled Fasthouse to celebrate winning the Hooligan class of The Mint 400 in 2020 with rider Jordan Graham.

The Mint 400 is the oldest and most prestigious off-race in America.

Using the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled as the base, the limited edition Fasthouse is distinguished by a special livery and graphic that replicates the motorcycle used in The Mint 400.

Limited to only 800 units, the plate bearing the motorcycle’s unit number is embellished on the Ducati Red frame.

Nonetheless, the Ducati Scrambler Fasthouse continues to be powered by the same 803cc L-Twin Desmodromic distribution, air-cooled that produces 73hp @ 8,250rpm and 66.2Nm @ 5,750rpm.

Collaboration between Scrambler Ducati and Fasthouse also includes a collection of apparel consisting of a short-sleeved t-shirt, long-sleeved t-shirt, jackets, and a trucker cap.

CONFIRMED: Honda To Attend EICMA 2021

EICMA announced Honda Motor Company would participate in this year EICMA 2021, taking place on November 23-28.

The Japanese marque decision to attend this year exhibition seems like a positive outlook for other manufacturers to follow suit. However, BMW Motorrad has already announced pulling the plug on all motorcycle show due to the current pandemic.

Nonetheless, due to the rapid rise of Covid-19 vaccination rates, there is a reason to be cautiously optimistic.

Since November is 8-months away, other manufacturers can still make a U-turn if they ever decided to participate the event.

“It is a concrete and conscious approach to protect the value of the event, the public and the whole sector of reference involved, with the structure of EICMA S.p.A. and the manufacturers committed to facing up to the complexity of the organization of the event in a context in continuous development.

“The path towards EICMA 2021 is distinguished by a reasonable expectation and a more flexible vision compared to the past. Sharing this new orientation therefore implies a surplus of compactness by all the players involved and the positive confirmation of Honda, together with the other significant names which have already assured their presence, go in exactly this direction. We hope that we can soon communicate other confirmations.

“The common objective is that we can once again gather around our passion for the products of this industry and reconquer the freedom to do what EICMA has been doing for over one hundred years,” said explained EICMA in a statement.

Triumph Motorcycles Reach Into The Darkside With The Limited Edition Rocket 3 R Black & Rocket 3 GT Triple Black!

The beastly Triumph Rocket 3 R and Rocket 3 GT just get even meaner with an all-new limited-edition makeover.

Introducing 2021 Triumph Rocket 3 R Black and Rocket 3 GT Triple Black with production strictly limited to just 1,000 units worldwide with each motorcycle comes with a certificate of authenticity.

The limited-edition units maintain the great 2,500cc powerhouse capable of producing 165 hp @ 6,000 rpm and 221 Nm @ 4,000 rpm.

The Rocket 3 R Black features an all-black colour scheme with matt finishes and black Triumph badges and gloss black racing stripe on the tank and body panels. Meanwhile, the Rocket 3 GT offers a shinier paint job with a distinctive tripe black paint scheme.

The Rocket 3 R Black and Rocket 3 GT Triple Black also comes with a carbon fibre front mudguard specially made for the motorcycle, including black exhaust headers, heat shields, and end caps.

The rest of the motorcycle received black anodised components, including the handlebar clamps, rider footrests, brake and gear pedals, heel guards, pillion footrests, and hangers.

Malaysians interested in becoming one of the 1,000 units available can try your luck at Fast Bikes Sdn Bhd (the official distributor of Triumph Motorcycles in Malaysia).