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Chinese-Built Excelle 450 Rally Ready To Hit The Trail

Chinese motorcycle manufacturer Excelle is ready to make the jump in the adventure-capable motorcycle with the 450 Rally (ZF450LS).

Excelle 450 Rally is the company’s first attempt at a highly-specialized segment.
The 450 Rally makes 52.3hp and 44Nm.

The sister brand to Kolove paraded the Dakar-inspired motorcycle in a recent event in which they also revealed the upcoming 800RRR and 800R motorcycle.

Despite no official statement regarding the 450 Rally specifications, Excelle claimed that the 450 Rally makes 52.3hp @ 9,000rpm and 44Nm @ 7,000rpm.

According to reports, the 450 Rally features a dual-wing beam steel frame suspended by a 49mm KYB fork and damping-adjustable KYB shock.

In addition, Excelle will offer its customers two different suspension packages to suit their heights and needs.

Meanwhile, the Excelle 450 Rally features a 15L fuel tank, but customers can increase the range with an additional 16L under-seat fuel cell.

Weighing 154kg, the 450 Rally is heavier than KTM’s Rally Replica but is more affordable thanks to its USD6,100 (RM28.2k) price tag.

EPMB Gets Green Light To Assemble And Manufacture Electric Motorcycles In Malaysia

EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB) received approval from the government to assemble and manufacture electric motorcycles in its upcoming manufacturing plant in Glenmarie, Shah Alam.

EPMB plans to manufacture 50,000 electric two-wheelers per year.
EPMB will assemble and distribute the Blueshark-branded EVs in the country.

EPMB, in a statement, said that the firm had received approval from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) to produce Blueshark-branded electric two-wheelers in the country.

That said, the approval will only apply retrospectively from July 25, 2022.

Nevertheless, EPMB plans to roll out around 50,000 units of Blueshark per year to meet regional demands.

“We expect to commence the construction of the manufacturing plant in early 2023 and target to complete it by Q3 2023.

“The manufacturing facility will not only be technologically-advanced but will also employ at least 80% of Malaysians in the workforce and train them via transfer of skills and technology,” said EPMB Executive Chairman Hamidon Abdullah.

Previously, EPMB has partnered with China-based Sharkgulf Technologies Group Ltd to assemble, manufacture and distribute Blueshark’s electric motorcycles in Malaysia and other neighbouring countries.

(Source: The Edge Markets)

Yamaha Tenere 700 To Get GYTR Treatment

Yamaha is working on a factory bolt-on rally-raiding kit for the Tenere 700 range as part of Yamaha Europe’s Genuine Yamaha Technology Racing (GYTR) programme.

Yamaha Tenere 700 will soon receive GYTR’s specially-built riding aids.
The Tenere 700 is Yamaha’s most popular adventure-capable motorcycle.

For those who are unaware, GYTR is Yamaha’s racing division that offers authentic Yamaha performance-oriented components, including bodywork and electronic package for track and motocross riders.

Yamaha’s Leon Oosterhof disclosed the new project to MCN.

“It could be interesting. We are looking into if that could be an option,” he said.

Apparently, the all-new Tenere 700 World Raid played a significant role in spawning the idea of introducing GYTR’s parts for the Tenere 700.

“That bike had a lot of interest, so that was very motivational for us.

“Sometimes you make a concept and then show it and see how the market reacts and if there’s enough curiosity and interest. We are looking into whether that could be an option.

“In off-road, we are also active with the GYTR programme.

“So, in motocross, we are almost as active as we are in our R series. We have chassis parts and engine parts – both used by the factory teams. Products derived from those teams are then brought to customers,” Oosterhof added.

Here’s Your Chance To Ride With Francesco Bagnaia And Jack Miller To Putrajaya

In conjunction with the Malaysian MotoGP happening in October, Ducati Malaysia has a special treat for all Ducatisti in the country.

Meet and greet Ducati Lenovo Team riders at Ducati Showroom.
Take part in a special convoy with Bagnaia and Miller to Putrajaya.

Ducati Malaysia is organising a meet and greet session with Ducati Lenovo Team rider Francesco Bagnaia and Jack Miller on October 20 at Ducati Showroom, Petaling Jaya.

That’s not even the best bit yet, as you will also get the chance to ride with Bagnaia and Miller from the showroom to the Prime Minister’s office in Putrajaya.

The meet and greet session including the special convoy is strictly for Ducati owners only.

Fellow Ducatisti can join in the once-in-a-lifetime experience by scanning the QR code.

Bagnaia is currently just two points away from claiming his championship lead from Fabio Quartararo after securing a third place finished at Buriram Circuit on Sunday.

MotoGP is set to return to action at Philip Island on October 17 before making its way to Malaysia.

2023 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25RR Breaks Cover In Indonesia

Launched in 2020, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R was an instant hit in neighbouring Asian countries.

Currently, the ZX-25R is only available in Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines.
The Ninja ZX-25R makes 51hp and 22.9Nm of torque.

Last year, the quarter-litre screamer got a new colourway in Indonesia, including Lime Green, Passion Red, Metallic Matte Graphene Steel Grey and Metallic Spark Black.

Unfortunately, all other specifications remain unchanged.

However, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R gets new equipment and electronic package for 2023, including a new RR trim, announced by Kawasaki Indonesia.

Priced at IDR129,900,000 (RM39k), the Ninja ZX-25RR features a new fully adjustable Showa SFF-BP 37mm front fork and adjustable horizontal back-link BFRC lite gas-charged shock.

Also new on the 2023 model year is a new TFT instrument cluster replacing the semi-digital meter on the previous model. Thanks to the new dash, riders can now connect the bike to their smartphone via the Kawasaki Rideology app.

In addition, Kawasaki also introduced a new exhaust system that now meets Euro 4 emission standards.

Other notable features include:

assist & slipper clutch
economical riding indicator
electronic throttle valve
KQS (Kawasaki Quick Shifter)
KTRC (Kawasaki Traction Control)
power modes

Powering the 2023 Ninja ZX-25RR is an inline four-cylinder, liquid-cooled DOHC mill displacing 249.8cc that produces 51hp @ 15,500rpm (with Ram Air) and 22.9Nm @ 14,500rpm.

Power goes through a 6-speed transmission with a claimed max speed of 197km/h.

Fantic Motor To Debut In Malaysia, Official Announcement Soon

The 2022 GIVI Rimba Raid witnessed hundreds of off-road capable motorcycle racing against one another at the Taman Negara, Kuala Tahan, Pahang, last weekend.

Fantic Motor to be distributed in Malaysia by Fantic Motor Malaysia.
The Fantic Caballero 500 Rally managed to secured a fourth place finished in Class C – DP Rally.

Out of 223 participants, only a handful managed to cross the finish line, including a 500cc scrambler from Italy.

That particular motorcycle is Fantic Motor’s latest bike, the Caballero 500 Rally.

*Hazim Hayazi clocked the fourth fastest time in Class C – DP Rally onboard the Fantic Caballero 500 Rally.

From what we could gather, the appearance of Fantic’s Caballero 500 Rally is not purely for racing purposes; instead, the brand is using Rimba Raid as a platform to test the capabilities of the new motorcycle.

This is because Fantic Motor is coming to Malaysia under the newly established Fantic Motor Malaysia.

While information is still scarce, we believe that AFY Mobility Industries Sdn Bhd (AMI) is the responsible party in bringing the Italian brand to Malaysia.

Fantic Motor has various motorcycles under its wing, ranging from 125cc up to 500cc. The Caballero 500 has four variants, including Rally, Explorer, Flat and Scrambler.

Powering the Caballero 500 Rally is a 449cc single-cylinder engine capable of producing 40hp and 42Nm.

While the new development is exciting for the Malaysian motorcycle market, further details can only be confirmed by Fantic Motor Malaysia. Nevertheless, we expect an official announcement to be made soon.

AMI was also recently announced as the official distributor of MV Agusta in Malaysia, with the company set to assemble the Italian firm’s motorcycle in the country.

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Chinese-Built Excelle 450 Rally Ready To Hit The Trail

Chinese motorcycle manufacturer Excelle is ready to make the jump in the adventure-capable motorcycle with the 450 Rally (ZF450LS).

EPMB Gets Green Light To Assemble And Manufacture Electric Motorcycles In Malaysia

EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB) received approval from the government to assemble and manufacture electric motorcycles in its upcoming manufacturing plant in Glenmarie, Shah Alam.

Yamaha Tenere 700 To Get GYTR Treatment

Yamaha is working on a factory bolt-on rally-raiding kit for the Tenere 700 range as part of Yamaha Europe’s Genuine Yamaha Technology Racing (GYTR) programme.

Here’s Your Chance To Ride With Francesco Bagnaia And Jack Miller To Putrajaya

In conjunction with the Malaysian MotoGP happening in October, Ducati Malaysia has a special treat for all Ducatisti in the country.

2023 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25RR Breaks Cover In Indonesia

Launched in 2020, the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R was an instant hit in neighbouring Asian countries.

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