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After months of rumours and spy shots circulating on the internet, KTM has officially unveiled the 2022 RC390, which hosts a series of important upgrades.

The RC390 now features a reworked front fairing to accommodate a new single-piece LED headlight.

Moving on to the bike’s overall look, KTM claimed that MotoGP-derived lines and graphics heavily inspire the new RC390.

Interestingly, the entire body structures are now easily removable thanks to a redesigned mounting systems that allow the use of fewer fasteners and clips.

 

Not only the new bodywork is more aerodynamic thanks to the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) process, but it also removes the flow of hot air coming from the engine.

Thanks to MotoGP derived technology; the new RC390 is equipped with a 1.5kg lighter frame, 3.4kg lighter wheels and 1kg lighter ByBre brake callipers.

The new RC390 also features state-of-art hardware, including an updated WP Apex upside/down fork with 30-step compression and rebound and a new WP Apex rear shock (adjustable) absorber.

Thanks to Euro 5 requirements, RC390 now feature a single-cylinder 4-stroke liquid-cooled engine with twin overhead camshaft, 4-valve and electronic fuel injection.

The 2022 model also delivers a higher torque thanks to a newly designed airbox and a new engine mapping.

Other exciting features include:

  • new TFT instrument cluster
  • SUPERMOTO ABS
  • Lean Angle Sensitive Cornering ABS
  • Cornering MTC
  • Quickshifter+ (optional)

TVS Motor Company has launched the 2021 Apache RR 310 that now comes with a host of upgrades.

Firstly, the Apache RR 310 received a new exhaust system and revised geometry to provide a greater lean angle, with TVS also claimed the new setup improves engine response.

Next, the Apache RR 310 gets a full-colour and Bluetooth enable TFT display that can store and view riding data that can be accessed on the instrument cluster or via smartphone.

It also features a new Dynamic engine rev limit indicator, engine temperature, RPM parameters, day trip meter, and over speed indicator.

The new Apache also allows suspension damping tuning with the help of a built-in adjuster tool.

To make things a little more interesting, TVS offers two road-legal kits comprising Dynamic and Race.

The Dynamic kit features a fully adjustable KYB upside/down front fork with 20-step compression damping, 15mm preload adjustment and 20-step rebound damping, while the rear monoshock offers a 10-step preload adjustment and 20-step rebound damping.

Meanwhile, the Race kit focuses on attacking ergonomics that features a tucked-down handlebar and a raised (30mm) footpegs. TVS claimed the Race kit ensure lower wind resistance and improved handling while on the track.

Nonetheless, the powertrain has remained unchanged, with the single-cylinder 312.2cc liquid-cooled engine continues to deliver 34hp @ 9,700rpm and 27.3Nm @ 7,700rpm, and a claimed top speed of 160km/h.

Other features include:

  • 300mm front disc
  • 240mm rear disc
  • dual-channel ABS
  • 11L fuel tank
  • Four riding modes (Sport/Track/Urban/Rain)

FSR Technology has announced the second-generation TuneBoss ECU that promised to deliver a powerful result compared to its predecessor introduced back in 2014.

The Gen-2 TuneBoss ECU now features 3-Stage upgrade capabilities that deliver different performances according to the users’ preferences.

However, while it offers various stages, the second generation ECU is now affordable than ever, with the essential Stage-1 cost around RM200 cheaper than the previous generation ECU.

The price for the 2nd-gen TuneBoss ECU now starts at just RM299 (for Yamaha Lagenda and Honda Wave) and RM799 for the Yamaha R25 (compared to RM999 for the 1st-gen TuneBoss ECU).

According to FSR Technology CEO Farhan Ali, the focus for the 2nd-gen ECU was towards reliability and affordability.

“Our focus for the 2nd-gen was to make this technology and reliability more affordable, while at the same time offer new high-end features for more advanced customers.

“To achieve this, our new ECU starts at a significantly lower price but is upgradable three stages.

“When fully upgraded, it has more features and performance than our previous generation ECU,” he said.

Farhan added that users who seek a slight increase of power could opt for the Stage 1 package.

“Stage 1 is good enough for most users that want a bit more oomph out of their machine. Suitable for weekend track warriors who may have some light bolt-on performance bits on their bikes.

“Users who want substantial performance can simply upgrade to Stage 2, which unlocks features such as full fuel and ignition adjustments, Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) control, Throttle Acceleration Compensation and more by just adding RM200 to the basic Stage 1 price.”

Meanwhile, the new generation TuneBoss ECU is also available for the all-new Yamaha Y16ZR and MT15 with a starting price of RM399.

Ducati Malaysia with Amah Ehsan Care has extended a helping hand for all the victims of the flood tragedy in Yan, Kedah.

The contributions consist of towels and other necessities in an effort to ease the burden of all those affected by the recent flood tragedy.

Several villages and residential areas around Gunung Jerai in Yan, Kedah were hit by floods believed to be caused by “kepala air” surging from the waterfall areas at the foot of the mountain almost two weeks ago.

The incident also caused a swift overflow to residential areas while causing damage to roads and houses.

The flood tragedy has claimed four lives and affected about 1,000 houses in Yan and Kuala Muda districts.

MForce Bike Holdings, the sole distributor of the Brixton Motorcycles in Malaysia, has updated the BX 150 range for 2021.

The BX 150, BX 150X and BX 150R received minor styling updates consist of new colours and appearance.

Nonetheless, all three variants are equipped with the same 149cc, 4-stroke, SOHC engine capable of producing 11hp @ 8,000rpm and 11.9Nm @ 6,000rpm mated to a five-speed transmission.

Other features include:

  • telescopic front fork
  • rear twin shock absorbers
  • 280mm single disc (front)
  • 220mm single disc (rear)
  • Combined Braking System (CBS)
  • 14L tank
  • an analogue meter with a digital speedometer

The selling price starts from RM10,488 for the base BX150, followed by RM10,788 for the BX 150X Scrambler and RM11,088 for the BX 150R.

Customers will enjoy a 2-year warranty of 20,000km (whichever comes first) with every purchase of the BX 150 range.

Fabio Quartararo extends his championship lead to 67 points after winning his 5th race of the season at the British GP.

The Monster Energy Yamaha rider powered through the finish line with a dominating display despite losing a place at the start.

However, a quick overtakes on Aleix Espargaro, Pol Espargaro and Francesco Bagnaia saw the Frenchman take the lead and quickly widened the gap before crossing the line with a 3-sec lead.

“It was nice. During the race, I was feeling really comfortable. The most stressful part was the starts because you never know if a rider is going to hit you or if you are going wide.

“Also here with the holeshot device was difficult. But yeah, as soon as I made the second lap, I was behind the Espargaro brothers and Bagnaia and I overtook them step-by-step, which was nice.

“I really enjoyed these overtakes. Then my pace was really strong, but I never expected to pull away a second in one and a half laps.

Meanwhile, Alex Rins finally redeemed himself after a woeful start to 2021 by taking his first podium of the season at 2nd place, followed by Aleix Espargaro, who handed Aprilia Racing the first podium finished at Silverstone.

According to Espargaro, he always believed that the team would achieve their first podium sooner or later.

“It’s like a dream! I’m super happy. It has been a long way to arrive here. Step-by-step I always believed in the project, and I work more than ever, so for everybody in Aprilia, this is like a dream.

“I want to enjoy, but believe me, I want more and more and we are in a good moment,” he said.

Espargaro got the better of his brother, Pol Espargaro, who, despite starting at P1, ended the race at 5th place.

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