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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).

Next-Gen Ducati Diavel With V4 Powertrain Spotted Testing

The Ducati Diavel is a one-of-a-kind cruiser that ever existed.

New generation Diavel to feature Ducati’s latest Gran Turismo V4 engine.
Ducati is expected to reveal the new Diavel V4 at the Ducati World Premiere 2023 web series.

Introduced in 2010 as a so-called ‘power cruiser’, the Diavel has since become the reference for other manufacturers to adopt a similar design language for their own modern-looking cruiser.

After introducing the second generation Diavel in 2015, it appears that Ducati is ready to roll out the new generation Diavel over the next few weeks in one of the firm’s seven World Premiere web series.

One of the episodes is almost certain to feature the new Diavel after the test mule was spotted in spy photos published by Motorrad.

Based on the photos, it appears that Ducati has swapped the Diavel’s long-serving 1260 DVT Testastretta with the firm’s Gran Turismo V4 1158cc engine.

The Gran Turismo V4 is currently powering the Multistrada V4 and features a unique configuration as Ducati ditched the iconic desmodromic valve for a spring valve return system.

As a result, the Multistrada V4 major service maintenance sits at 60,000km instead of the usual 30,000km.

Also, the new platform might suggest that the next-gen Diavel features a new revised frame.

The question is, which episode is likely to reveal the new Diavel V4? We’ll find out soon enough!

Yamaha Introduces New PWseries S2 Electric Motor

Yamaha is expanding its electric mobility presence by introducing a new electric motor called the PWseries S2.

the PWseries S2 is an electric motor strictly for Yamaha e-bikes.
the electric motor is lighter and more powerful than its predecessor.

The new generation electric motor has a maximum torque output of 75Nm and weighs just 2.85kg.

That said, the new motor is not for electric motorcycle, instead it is for the firm’s e-bikes.

Also the e-bike engine is not applicable to motorcycles, considering that e-bikes operate with the power of the cyclist leg.

Nevertheless, the technology can still be a reference for future Yamaha electric motorcycles and scooters.

Yamaha already launched two electric scooters this year with the NEO’s and E01. We aslo got the chance to see the E01 up close during Hong Leong Yamaha’s recently concluded GenBlu Karnival.

However, we are still waiting for Yamaha’s first electric motorcycle and with Kawasaki set to introduce its first electric two-wheeler in November, we expect Yamaha to follow soon.

Two Year Waiting Period For Honda X-ADV in Malaysia!

It seems like the global semi-conductor shortage has not only affected cars, but also motorcycles.

These days it is common to wait a few months for your new car or bike, but to wait over a year? Wow!

But that is exactly the response we got when we contacted a few Honda Big Wing outlets in search of a Honda X-ADV.

A member of our team was poking around to see how long it would take to get a brand new Honda X-ADV, and to our surprise, the general answer was that the waiting period was at least a year! AT LEAST!

We called a few Honda Big Wing outlets in KL, Selangor and the one in Penang, and shockingly the general answer was that the waiting period is now at least a year and a half to two years.

One outlet even said that the waiting period is now two years and the booking list is closed and they are no longer accepting any more bookings for the X-ADV.

An outlet in Penang said that it has over 170 people in its waiting list waiting to get their Honda X-ADV delivered.

Why would anyone wait more than a few months for a new motorcycle is beyond us when there are so many options out there, and there’s no telling if a better bike may become available in the next few months.

The global semi-conductor issue has truly affected all industries, and there is no telling when it will end.

The Honda X-ADV is undoubtedly popular, but is it worth waiting 2 years for?

But the good thing is, those that already own the Honda X-ADV can expect the second hand prices to go up!

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