Kawasaki Motors drop a new teaser video with the title ‘Retrovolution Is Coming’ across its social media channel, including YouTube.
However, the 16 seconds video did not reveal much apart from showing two riders on a bike having a circular shape side mirror, which could be lead to believe is the next RS range.
Moreover, the word ‘Retrovolution’ is a good enough hint to refer to the smaller displacement of the Kawasaki RS family rumoured to be the Z650RS.
But, it could also be something else, considering the teaser video is so vague.
It looks like all we have to do is wait and see the next update from the Japanese marquee.
After more than a year since Suzuki Assemblers Malaysia Sdn Bhd cease all operations in Malaysia, the Japanese brand officially returns with Suzuki Malaysia Sdn Bhd (SMSB).
Led by Group Executive Chairman Ahmad Faez Tan Sri Yahaya and Yang Berbahagia Dato’ Jeffrey Lim, the General Manager and Director of Suzuki Malaysia Sdn Bhd; SMSB is now the new sole and exclusive importer for Suzuki motorcycles, ATV, spare parts and accessories.
2021 Suzuki GSX-R1000R
According to Dato’Jeffrey, SMSB is fully committed to offering Malaysian the best experience.
“This is an exciting new beginning for Suzuki. We are not just back, but we are here with an even bigger commitment, one that will not only offer customers the very latest and most advanced motorcycles Suzuki has to offer but to elevate their riding and ownership experience to an even higher level,” he said.
*2021 Suzuki V-Strom 650XT
Meanwhile, he also explained the reason behind the delay of the announcement.
“We understand that many Suzuki fans were eagerly waiting for the launch of these new models. Suzuki Malaysia had plans to release the products earlier into the market, but due to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, we were unable to do so,” he added.
*2021 Suzuki SV650
For starters, SMSB announced six new models for 2021, along with more than 70 dealers and an after-sales network.
“Suzuki Malaysia will have three categories of dealers to serve the market, but for the time being, we are commencing the business by selling the fully CBU models. We will be announcing a more exciting range of products soon,” said Dato Jeffrey.
*2021 Suzuki GSX-S750
Meanwhile, the six CBU models are as follows (include price):
Suzuki GSX-R1000 – RM99,289.00
Suzuki GSX-R1000R – RM110,289.00
Suzuki Katana GSX-S 1000S – RM77,989.00
Suzuki GSX-S 750 – RM40,989.00
Suzuki V-Strom 650XT – RM37,989.00
Suzuki SV 650 – RM37,289.00
*2021 Suzuki Katana
According to SMSB, all six models come with a 2-year or 20,000km warranty and are available for viewing at Suzuki Big Bike World and Suzuki Station Plus.
Ducati has announced the return of Alvaro Bautista for the 2022 WorldSBK season.
Bautista will replace the outgoing Scott Redding, who is set to join Michael van der Mark at the Shaun Muir Racing-run BMW in 2022.
Bautista joins Aruba.it in 2019, where he recorded 16 victories (24 podiums in total, before finishing second in the championship standings.
However, he decided to move to Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) a year later before the two face many difficulties caused by the global Covid-19 pandemic.
*Alvaro Bautista
Nonetheless, the former 125cc world champion in 2013 will return onboard the Panigale V4 R in a bid to challenge the 2022 championship title.
Meanwhile, RC Presiden, Shinya Wakabayahsi, expressed his gratitude towards Bautista for his commitment for the last two years.
“At the end of 2021, our collaboration with Alvaro Bautista will draw to a close.
“The last two years have been intense, characterised by the unexpected and imposing challenges posed by the global pandemic and by the significant work involved in a fledgling project like ours.
“We would therefore thank Alvaro and wish him the very best for the future.”
Thanks to a new Apple product, the AirTag has helped an owner recover his stolen motorcycle.
For Android users (such as myself) who are not in the loop, Apple’s new AirTags works as a tracker, which updates the location of the AirTag to the iCloud service by anonymously connect to nearby Apple devices via Bluetooth.
The airbag was developed to help locate small items such as keys, bags and pets from getting lost, but Apple owners have begun experimenting with bigger things, in this case, a motorcycle.
According to reports, Brandon could locate his Kawasaki Ninja using the AirTag after it had been stolen last week.
Brandon decided to hid one AirTag in his motorcycle after having his previous bike stolen earlier this year.
He managed to locate the motorcycle using the Find My app and drove to the location before finding his beloved machine abandoned by the thieves.
The owner then proceeds to file a statement to the police and recover the bike without any damage.
According to Brandon, the thieves might have abandoned the motorcycle after receiving notification that a tracker was following them. (The AirTag notifies anyone with an iPhone that it is travelling with someone that isn’t the owner).
Suzuki Malaysia has announced that 2021 GSX-R1000R and GSX-R1000 are now available in Malaysia and open for viewing at every local dealership.
While Suzuki Malaysia is yet to unveil the official selling price, other dealers have made an extra effort to release what could be the official price for the two motorcycles.
According to Wilhin Motor (M) Sdn Bhd, the GSX-R1000 and the GSX-R1000R is available for RM99,289 and RM110,289, respectively.
If the price is accurate, this puts the two GSX-R1000 as the cheapest brand new litre bike available in the market right now.
The 2021 GSX-R1000R makes 199hp @ 13,200rpm and 118Nm @ 10,800rpm from its 999.8cc inline-four, liquid-cooled engine mated to a 6-speed transmission.
Meanwhile, it remains to be seen when will Suzuki Malaysia intends to introduce the sub-150cc motorcycle (GSX-R150 and Belang 150), however considering that teaser photos are still available on their Facebook page, we can assume that the two models will make their way anytime soon.
