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Ducati DesertX To Feature Turn-By-Turn Navigation In 2023

Ducati has announced that the DesertX will be equipped with Turn-by-Turn navigation in 2023, making it the first Ducati to have the feature. 

  • The DesertX is Ducati first ever fully-capable off-road motorcycle. 
  • At the heart sits the 937cc Testastretta 11-degree Desmodromic engine capable of producing 110hp @ 9,250rpm and 92Nm @ 6,500rpm.

The DesertX is the Italian’s most outstanding bike since its introduction in 2022, as it is Ducati’s first real foray into the off-road arena.

According to the Italian motorcycle company, the DesertX will display the Turn-by-Turn information on the bike’s TFT dash. Unfortunately, the new feature does not come as standard but as an added option.

 

Another update to be carried out for 2023 is a new paint option dubbed the “RR22” livery. The same livery applied to Danilo Petrucci’s DesertX that he rode in a demo last year in Sardegna. 

Meanwhile, the same Turn-by-Turn navigation system will also be available on the upcoming Diavel V4. 

15 Motorcycles Bursts Into Flames In Bukit Mertajam

On Thursday, a total of fifteen motorcycles go up in flames in the parking area at Flat Tuna D4 in Seberang Jaya, Pulau Pinang.

Fortunately, no one was hurt in the incident. 

Meanwhile, Penang Fire and Rescue Department operations officer Shahrul Munawer Taharen confirmed the incident. 

“Upon arrival, the fire team found 15 motorcycles in the parking area on fire and efforts were made to prevent the fire from spreading.

“The fire also caused damage to a store used to keep prayer paraphernalia,” he told The Star.

The incident is currently under investigation. – The Star

OFFICIAL: 2023 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R Breaks Cover -79.1HP With Ram-Air

After months of speculation, Kawasaki has officially announced its latest sports bike line-up with the all-new Kawasaki ZX-4R. 

  • The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R is the latest inline-four screamer to join Team Green. 
  • The Ninja ZX-4R features the same high-tensile steel trellis frame as the ZX-25R. 

Available in three variants, ZX-4R, ZX-4R SE and ZX-4RR is powered by the firm all-new 399cc inline-four, water-cooled 4-stroke with DOHC unit that’s capable of pumping 79.1hp with Ram-Air. 

Similar to the ZX-25R, the 400cc screamer also offers a generous rev limit of over 15,000rpm and is fitted with the same trellis (high tensile steel) frame. 

Power is fed from the bike’s 15-litre fuel tank and is regulated by a 6-speed manual transmission with a final chain drive.

The suspension comes from Showa with SFF-BP forks at the front and a horizontal back-link at the rear. However, the suspension package is what sets the three variants apart, with the base model getting the SFF-BP forks as mentioned above, while the SE and RR feature front forks with preload adjustment. The RR is also equipped with Showa BFRC-lite rear shock similar to the one found on the ZX-10R. 

Braking is done via radial-mounted callipers mated to a dual 290mm front brake disc and a single 220mm disc at the rear. 

Electronic-wise, the Ninja ZX-4R features all-around LED lighting, Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC), 4-power modes (Sport, Rain, Road and Rider), a two-way quickshifter (SE and RR) and a 4.3-inch LCD colour display with integrated ‘Track Mode’. 

According to Kawasaki USA, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-4R is confirmed for release in mid-2023 with an official selling price of USD 9,699 (RM41.3k). 

PDRM Is Looking For Motorcyclist Caught Riding On Public Roads Without A Helmet

A video went viral on social media after a man was caught riding a Ducati Hypermotard on public roads without wearing a helmet. 

  • According to Rule 4, Motorcycle (Helmet) Rules 1973, motorcyclists who do not wear a helmet while riding can be charged a maximum compound of up to RM300.
  • The man in the video was seen testing a Ducati Hypermotard. 

The 11-second video also caught the attention of the Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department (JSPT), which is now on the lookout for the individual in the viral video. 

According to a Facebook post on Wednesday, the police ask the motorcyclist to come to a nearby police station to assist with the investigation. 

Members of the public who has any knowledge of the incident are also advised to contact the nearby police station immediately. 

Riding a motorcycle on a public road without a helmet is an offence according to Rule 4, Motorcycle (Helmet) Rules 1973 and can be charged a maximum compound of up to RM300. 

Reliving The Old Days With Zeths Latest ZFR 500 R Avenger

Something interesting just came across our news desk this week, and it is probably one of the best-looking retro-style motorcycles we’ve ever seen. 

  • Zeths is a motorcycle company based in China. 
  • The ZFR 500 R Avenger is the company’s maiden sports bike. 

Chinese motorcycle company, Zeths has just announced the ZFR 500 R Avenger, a retro-inspired machine that could take us back to the old days’ thanks to its exciting design.

The 500 R Avenger is not only a departure from the firm’s current range of bikes but also the brand’s maiden sports bike in the lineup. 

However, we have to give credit to Zeths for coming up with a motorcycle that is inspired by race bikes from the 70s instead of copying and pasting designs of existing models from other manufacturers.

Also, the ZFR 500 R Avenger looks good and features decent specs, including a parallel-twin 500cc engine, adjustable suspension, single-sided swingarm and even four-pot radial Brembo brakes and twin disc. 

The specs might be standard for a European or Japanese machine, but it is an interesting development for a bike coming from China. 

Nonetheless, it remains to be seen if the bike will ever make its way outside of China. 

KTM 390 Adventure Gets Spoked Wheels For 2023

The KTM 390 Adventure has been updated for 2023 with an upgrade that fans of the entry-level machine have been asking for – spoked wheels.

  • 2023 KTM 390 Adventure now equipped with wire-spoked wheels as standard. 
  • the entry-level ADV continue to make 44hp and 37Nm. 

The upgrade enhanced the bike’s aesthetic and beefed up the bike’s durability off-road.

Also, the spoke sits within black-anodized aluminium rims with 19-inch at the front and 17-inch at the rear.

Aside from the new rims, the 2023 390 Adventure continues to make 44hp and 37Nm of peak torque from its Bajaj-built 373cc single-cylinder DOHC engine. Additionally, the bike features two catalytic converters. 

Other notable features remain available, including ride-by-wire throttle, traction control, cornering ABS and an ‘Off-Road’ riding mode. The mode allows for more rear wheel slip and reduces ABS intervention.

KTM also retained the steel trellis frame for the 2023 model year, including the WP Apex suspension that offers adjustable rebound, compression and preload. 

Braking is done via Brembo’s ByBre radial callipers with 320mm disc at the front and 230mm disc at the rear. 

Also complementing the 2023 edition is a new colour scheme inspired by the KTM racing background. 

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