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Ducati is probably the most instantly recognizable brand in the world, which is why the Italian company often becomes the point of reference and inspiration for two-wheel maker in China.

  • Jialing’s CoCo Pony 150F is the latest bike to copy Ducati’s Scrambler range.
  • the bike is powered by a 150cc engine and features dual-channel ABS. 

Chinese knock-off specialist, Moxio, recently made headlines after the company launched the new Moxiao 500RR by blatantly copies Ducati Panigale bodywork and design.

While the Panigale is probably the most copied model among the Ducati range, the Scrambler has had its fair share of the game as well.

Lifan made a Ducati Scrambler Icon lookalike dubbed the Lifan Hunter 125 back in 2020.

This time around, yet another Chinese motorcycle company thought it could get away with a copy version of the Ducati Scrambler, but with a miniature proportions.

The bike in question is Jialing’s laetst CoCo Pony 150F. At a glance, the CoCo Pony 150F is clearly a blatant copy from the house of ‘Land of Joy’.

Not only the bodywork, Jialing’s also copied the Scrambler Ducati logo on the tanl.

However, the major difference is the CoCo Pony 150F is a mini-bike making it slightly more forgivable than Moxiao’s attempt to imitate the Panigale machines.

That said, the Coco Pony 150F runs on a 150cc engine and feature 14-inch scooter wheels, fancy inverted front forks and preload-adjustable monoshock. To our surprise, it even gets a dual-channel ABS. That’s pretty neat for a copy don’t you think?

All things considered, we do think the CoCo Pony 150F would make a useful bike to stroll around the city.

Harley-Davidson is set to put the Pan America 1250 to a proper test as the all-new adventure bike will compete at the Baja Espana Aragon.

  • the Pan America 1250 will face the scorching heat of the Teruel desert in July. 
  • Joan Pedrero will pilot the stock Pan America 1250. 

While the Milwaukee-based company is well known in the MotoAmerica King of the Baggers series and in American Flat Track, the brand is still unknown for its racing exploit in Europe.

However, things are about to change as Harley-Davidson will send a stock Pan America 1250 piloted by Spanish rider Joan Pedrero to the Spanish Rally.

Although the brand is mostly known for its range of cruisers, the introduction of the Pan America 1250 has taken the brand into new territory and surprisingly well accepted by not just Harley owners’ but also adventure bike enthusiast.

After establishing itself as an off-rad brand of sorts, the Baja Espana Aragon will further imprint the American brand in international racing.

The Baja Espana Aragon, regarded as the most important races in the Spanish All Terrain Rally Championship will celebrate its 38th edition between 22-24 July 2022.

According to Harley-Davidson, the Pan America 1250 will compete in the Trail category.

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) has pulled the wraps off the new Yamaha YZF-R15M. 

  • two variants available, with the R15M features the most upgrades.
  • traction control and quickshifter fitted as standard. 

After the bike was caught testing on the streets in Malaysia, HLYM officially launched the R15M for a recommended retail price of RM14,998.

Inspired by the Japanese marquee YZF-R1M superbike, the R15M features the same paint job and gets its own “R15M” badge.

However, the biggest upgrade carried out on the new R15M is the electronic package that now features traction control as quick-shifter as standard, complementing the dual-channel ABS.

The R15M also gets new bodywork, including the tank and side panels, which mimic the R1 and R7 design language.

However, the R15M retains the same single-cylinder SOCH, VVA 155cc engine capable of producing 18hp @ 10,000rpm and 14.2Nm @ 7,500rpm. Power is delivered to the rear wheel via a final chain drive mated to a six-speed gearbox.

Other notable features include:

  • full digital LCD instrument display
  • Yamaha Y-Connect
  • two display modes – Street/Track
  • LED lights with DRLs

The 2022 Yamaha R15M is available in two colourway; Signature M and Monster Energy Yamaha livery.

Yamaha has announced a 15-year reduction in its aim for carbon neutrality in its factories from 2050 to 2035.

  • stepping up initiatives to minimise energy consumption and to use cleaner energy source.
  • installing more solar panels and use carbon-free electricity by 2030.

The world’ second largest motorcycle manufacturer are confident that the firm’s green goal can be achieved in its factories both in Japan and overseas earlier than planned.

Yamaha announced the ‘Yamaha Motor Group Environmental Plan 2050’ a year ago with the target to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, however in a latest announcement, the plan will now be accelerated to 2035.

To meet the new mission, Yamaha will now step up its initiative by minimising energy consumption as well as using cleaner energy.

“The projected result of these moves by 2035 is a 92% reduction in CO2 emissions (compared to 2010) from production operations at domestic and international Yamaha Motor factories.

“Furthermore, remaining CO2 emissions will be offset by internationally recognised methods to carry out the Company’s plan to achieve carbon neutrality at all its factories,” said Yamaha in a statement.

Alvaro Bautista will continue to ride the Ducati Panigale V4 R for the 2023 WorldSBK Championship.

  • Bautista has signed a one year contract extension with Ducati.
  • the 37-year old will continue to ride the Ducati Panigale V4 R for the 2023 season. 

Ducati has announced that the Spanish rider will remain with the team next season after signing a new contract extension.

“I am very happy to be able to continue at least one more year with the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Team, which represents a family to me.

“I have always felt good with this team and since I have returned, the feelings have been even more positive than in the 2019 season.

“When something works so well, we can only keep working, looking ahead. I feel I am still at the top, I feel I can still give a lot.

“Physically and mentally I think this is the best time of my career. I am also delighted to continue working with Ducati, a very important factory, tech-oriented, always looking for development: to be part of this project, of this team is something incredible on a personal level,” said the 37-years-old.

During his debut season at the 2019 WorldSBK, Bautista finished second in the championship with 220 points after taking Ducati to 16 victories and 24 podiums in total.

France will lower the noise limits at race tracks from 2024 to combat noise pollution.

  • the new rule are only applies to road bikes going on to the race track.
  • could lead to race junkies switching to electric bikes as the best alternative.

The country is set to lower the limits from 102dB to 95dB, which could lead to a closer inspection of every track-going motorcycle before entering any circuit in the region.

However, the new legislation will not affect world championship competitions like the MotoGP and WorldSBK, instead will apply only to road bikes when they go out to the track.

Nonetheless, the new ruling could bring more despair to track junkies who now need to ensure their bike meets the new standard.

On the other hand, this could mean that track enthusiasts could turn to electric motorcycles. Electric bike brands like Damon Motorcycles and Energica would relish the new legislation.

Meanwhile, the UK is set to join France in clamping down on noise pollution as the country is testing new ‘noise cameras’ this summer.

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