The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R garnered lots of positive response since its introduction at last year’s Tokyo Motor Show.
Kawasaki Indonesia shows the way in upgrading it for track duty.
The video shows how they did it.
The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R garnered lots of positive response since its introduction at last year’s Tokyo Motor Show.
We can’t see why not: a screaming 250cc, DOHC, 16-valve, inline-Four engine, upside down forks, quickshifter, etc. It’s been a long time since we’ve had a 250cc inline-Four, so the bike would most probably still get plenty of interest just for the engine without everything else.
But Kawasaki Indonesia is taking it a few steps further, by creating a track weapon out of the bike.
First off, the bodywork’s replaced with an all-carbon fibre set by A-Tech Japan. Look closer and you’ll see that the frame and subframe are carbon too! The body is then given the “mesh” graphic, first seen on the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-RR MotoGP bike. The tail definitely looks similar to the Ninja ZX-6R and Ninja ZX-10R.
The metallic orange coloured footpegs are hard to miss, too.
But we think there’s still more to come, as they have not touched the suspension, brakes, ECU, engine and exhaust system. It’ll also be interesting to see what they would do to the bike’s rider aid electronics and such.
Will we see this kind of effort in Malaysia when the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R makes it here? You betcha!
A recall campaign for the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade has been issued in Europe.
The campaign seeks to fix potentially defective conrods.
The bike is slated to arrive in different markets.
While many are still awaiting to take delivery of the 2020 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade (besides being kept indoors by lockdowns in various countries), the manufacturer has issued a recall campaign in Europe.
The campaign affects some 300 bikes. Honda says that it’s a precautionary measure to fix what could be potential conrod (piston connecting rod) failure. The defect may be due to metallurgical defect.
The number makes up about 10% of the bikes allocated to the continent. Other countries are thus far unaffected. It leads us to believe that the conrod supplier made a bad batch.
In any case, we’ll keep you updated in case those of other markets are involved.
On another note, it’ll be interesting to see how this new CBR1000RR-R will do in the market, especially given its price. Such price point was last seen with other Honda World Superbike homologation specials such as the VFR750R RC30, RVF750 RC45, VTR1000SP RC51. All these bikes were either built entirely or in part by the maker’s racing arm – HRC (Honda Racing Corporation).
Lastly, a recall campaign issued by a manufacturer ought to be seen in positive light, despite being as sensational as it seems. It’s better for manufacturers to discover problems early and notify consumers as soon as they can.
Therefore, recall and service campaigns are a commonplace these days.
More photos of the new Benelli 600 and 1200 have been leaked online.
The photos also show new premium features on the 600.
The 1200 is currently being offered as a police bike.
More photos of the new Benelli 600 and 1200 have been leaked online.
But that’s not all. It seems that the 600 will be equipped with the latest electronics that’ve so far graced premium motorcycles. The photos below show a new colour TFT screen, besides a keyless go ignition system. Another photo shows backlit switchgear, although you can already find this feature in another Chinese bike.
Another photo shows the factory floor filled with the new 600cc bike, which is based on the current TnT600i. The different here is the underbelly silencer as opposed to the current underseat design. The bikes are look ready and are awaiting their bodywork.
There’s also a picture of the Benelli BJ1200J police bike, which resembles the BMW R 1250 RT. The Qianjiang Group (owners of Benelli) are hoping to compete with CFMoto and their CF1250J to equip China’s police force.
Benelli has a 1209cc three-cylinder engine based on the previous 1130cc three-cylinder which powered the TreK, Tornado and TnT1130. It produces 134 hp, compared to CFMoto’s 140 hp V-Twin which was based on the KTM 1279cc LC8.
It has to be said that Chinese motorcycle manufacturers are coming into the premium segment. Yes, there are still manufacturers who produce cheap knockoffs, but the premium makers are starting to become like Huawei who’s challenging the likes of Samsung and Apple.
It’s especially true in the sportbike category since both World Superbikes and MotoGP race 1000cc bikes. Suzuki is the only manufacturer who continues to produce a 750cc sportbike. Bikes in other categories have also moved the middleweight segment to the 800 to 900cc region.
So, here’s (another) walk down memory lane as we visit the great 750cc bikes.
1. Honda CB750 (1969)
First off, the transverse inline-Four engine isn’t new in the market, but it was the CB750 that popularized. Besides that, the disc brake and electric starter debuted on this bike thus paving the way for the future. But the biggest killer factor was the bike’s affordability and reliability, which ultimately buried the British motorcycle industry and almost rubbed out Harley-Davidson. The CB750 is the first bike to be called a “superbike.”
2. Kawasaki Z2/Z750 (1973)
Everyone crooned when the Kawasaki Z1/Z900 came out in 1972 and continue to do so for many years, leaving the Z2 almost unnoticed through time. The Z2 was visually similar to the Z1; the only difference being the engine internals. It actually sold 10% more than its nearest 750cc rival since its launch in March 1973.
3. Benelli 750 Sei (1976)
The first production motorcycle with a six-cylinder engine wasn’t the Honda CBX, it was this, the Benelli 750 Sei. The engine was based on the four-cylinder Honda CB500, with two extra cylinders. It was powerful enough to hit 201 km/h. Only some 3,200 were produced until 1979. Capacity was then upped to 900cc and less than 2,000 were made.
4. Suzuki GS750 (1977)
Suzuki finally got into the large capacity four-stroke superbike scene with this bike. The engine was smooth and powerful, and it had the reputation of being bulletproof, which paved the way for all future Suzukis.
5. Suzuki GSX750S Katana (1984)
Suzuki GSX 750S Katana IV by Max Moto Modeling Tamiya 09
Also called the Savana, Suzuki took the smaller Katana’s design up to another level. The 750 Katana had shared almost identical styling with the 1100 Katana up to 1983. This “new” 750 was given a pop-up headlight along with a restyled front fairing, making it look even more futuristic than its bigger brother. While there are those who called the 1100 the “Katana Jerung” (Katana Shark), the term was actually for this 750. The 1984 model was offered in white bodywork and gold frame and wheels only. Suzuki offered three more colour options in 1985m along with engine upgrades.
Comedian and celebrity Zizan Razak wanted to improve his riding.
He found it by riding motocross.
Where he was also trained by PETRONAS Cub Prix riders.
There are many different ways on how you can improve your riding skills. Whether you’re new to the two-wheel scene or a seasoned riding enthusiast with years of experience, there’s always something new to learn and one of the best ways to do so is riding off-road. With the help from Cub Prix Pengejar Impian riders, local celebrity Zizan Razak will be guided with some pro tips on how he too can master all roads by learning off-road.
There are many different ways on how you can improve your riding skills. Whether you’re new to the two-wheel scene or a seasoned riding enthusiast with years of experience, there’s always something new to learn and one of the best ways to do so is riding off-road. With the help from Cub Prix Pengejar Impian riders, local celebrity Zizan Razak will be guided with some pro tips on how he too can master all roads by learning off-road.
Training is key but training safely is where you’ll really shine. In the pro training video above, Zizan equipped himself with some protective gears before getting his motorsports adrenaline on with the Pengejar Impian riders. HOT TIP! If you want to get better on the road, the best way you can do so is by improving your riding skills off-road.
As usual, one of Malaysia’s funniest comedians sure made an impact with the riders with his funny antics but like the saying goes, “Fun + Learning = The Best Educational Experience”. You’ll learn better when things are more interesting and this video ticks all the boxes.
Why off-road? Well, riders will most likely panic when they get into unpredictable riding conditions (sand or water on the road that make things slippery) and when you ride off-road, it’s always unstable and you need to be able to master and control your motorcycle like a boss.
If you want to be the best, you got to train like the best and these are three tips that you’ll need to greatly improve on: BRAKING, ACCELERATING, and CORNERING.
These three riding aspects are pretty basic when you’re at the driving schools to get your license but riders like Zizan who want to take their skills to the next level can do so with these important tips to not just to become a better rider but safer as well. Want to ride like pro? It’s time to pay your fullest attention now, people!
TIP 1 – BRAKING
There are three things you’ll need to consider when you want to brake like a pro: body position, braking strength, and rear tyre.
NUMBER ONE! When braking, make sure that your upper body is upright while using your core muscles (near the stomach) and keep those arms relaxed (not straight and locked!).
NUMBER 2! Don’t brake too hard (especially the front) or you’ll end up locking the front tyre and losing grip. Always brake using both front and rear brakes. VERY IMPORTANT.
NUMBER 3! Brake enough but not hard enough to lift the rear tyre up. If it goes up, you’re braking too hard BUT don’t worry! Just release the front brake ever so slightly and the rear tyre will gently fall back to the ground and giving you more control.
TIP 2 – ACCELERATING
According to these Pengejar Impian riders, hard acceleration can be exciting (if you’re a stunt rider) BUT if you do it too hard and too soon, you might end up slower and with less control. Trust us, you don’t want that, people.
NUMBER 1! If you’re spinning the rear tyre, you’re losing traction as well as time and power delivery. Not good!
NUMBER 2! No wheelies! Getting the front wheel up is not only dangerous if you’re not used to it but if you want to be like a pro, make sure both wheels are on the ground at all times. Even MotoGP riders try not to wheelie to make sure they can accelerate hard without losing power.
TIP 3 – CORNERING
The final and arguably most important tip is getting your cornering done right. In most cases, controlling your bike through corners always have the same elements and some of you might’ve already been doing them without noticing.
NUMBER 1! Get your braking done BEFORE entering the corner. Braking and leaning your bike at the same time is not a good idea until you can master the basics of braking first.
NUMBER 2! Twist that throttle open AFTER the corner. Once you see that you’re about to reach the end of the curve, you can start accelerating safely and efficiently. Do it smoothly!
NUMBER 3! Don’t brake or accelerate too hard. Control and smooth flow are keys in becoming a pro rider. So, don’t stomp on that brake like an elephant and don’t twist that throttle open with lightning speed. Slow and steady, guys and gals.
At the end of the day, even Zizan Razak managed to surprise the Cub Prix riders with how fast he’s able to learn and understand all the pro tips given to him. When you listen to tips from pro riders that are this good, anyone can become a pro rider. Even you!
Remember to always watch the video to get all the tips for FREE and become a better rider, not just on the streets, but also circuits, dirt tracks, and everywhere else. Anyone can be a Pengejar Impian but with these tips, you’ll get there safer and faster. Learn from the best and you’ll become the best!
We don’t encourage riding a motorcycle with small children.
But we also know that’s unrealistic.
So, it’s better that we advise you to do it safely.
First and foremost, we’ll come straight out and say that we don’t encourage the carriage of children below certain ages on a motorcycle.
The reason is simple to see. A small child has nothing else to grab onto besides the rider’s waist, and even then, it’s not fully secure. Consequently, it’s very easy for him or her to fall off in situations where adults could still hang on.
But! We know that it’s not fully realistic to advise people not to carry children on their motorcycles. Driving your child to school in the car will have you stuck in traffic for hours, if you’re lucky.
So, if you’re going to do it anyhow, let’s do it safely.
However, the main subject of this article is about getting the child off the bike. Let’s watch the video below.
When the parent set the child down, he did so on the right side of the motorcycle. The child needed to stabilize himself and the most obvious place to grab onto was the throttle. A twist sent them flying into the shop.
Fortunately, no one was seriously hurt in the accident.
We’ve seen another accident where such accident where unfortunately, mother and child fell into the path of an oncoming truck and were run over.
Always remember to lift your child up and put him down on the left side of the bike. It’s infinitely safer this way because there’s simply nothing dangerous on this side of the bike.
Also, always remember to switch into neutral, especially for moped riders. As a matter of fact, it’s better to just switch the engine off altogether.
