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Malaguti Rolls Out 2022 Madison 150 Scooter In Thailand – From RM9.9k

Italian scooter maker Malaguti has announced its entrance into the South-East Asia market with the introduction of the new Madison 150 compact scooter.

The century-old brand will take on the likes of Yamaha Aerox (NVX) 155 and Honda PCX 160.
the Madison 150 was built based on the Madison 125 in Europe.

Despite the Italian heritage, the Madison 150 bodywork is somewhat similar to other Japanese 150cc scooters in the market, with the side profile giving the same vibe as the Yamaha Aerox 155.

Power comes from a 149.3cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine that pushes out 13hp and 11Nm, and is mated to a CVT transmission with final belt drive.

Other key features include a smart key system with immobiliser, LCD digital instrument cluster, USB charging port and a 10L fuel tank.

The Madison 150 misses out on ABS in place of CBS (combined braking system) and features telescopic forks at the front and twin shock absorbers at the rear.

Nevertheless, the Malaguti Madison 150 is available in four colour options; red, dark green, white and red and is priced at THB79,800 (RM9.9k).

2023 KTM 450 Rally Replica Gets WP XACT Pro Suspension, Akrapovic Exhaust

KTM 450 Rally Replica is back for 2023, featuring race-winning technology that makes it the closes production bike you can get to a factory race machine.

Exclusive electronic injection 450cc SOHC engine.
Competition chassis developed during the race.
48 mm WP XACT PRO closed cartridge fork with Cone Valve technology.
Fully adjustable WP XACT PRO mono-shock.
Akrapovič race exhaust system.
Designed for cross-country competitions.

Dominating the Dakar Rally for the past two decades, the 2023 edition gets all the exciting goodies beginning with WP XACT Pro 48mm with Cone Valve front suspension and a fully-adjustable shock at the rear.

Not only that, but the new 450 Rally Replica also gained the same steel frame and transmission as Red Bull KTM Factory Racing uses.

In return, the 450 Rally Replica is about as close as a production bike is going to get to a factory machine.

The bike’s 450cc single-cylinder SOHC 4-stroke powertrain delivers 60hp and is further enhanced by an engine management system from Keihin and Akrapovic race exhaust.

Ensuring the bike can keep going, the 450 Rally Replica is fitted with a massive 35L fuel tank.

Norton Accept Bookings For 2023 V4SV Superbike – RM237k

Norton Motorcycles have announced that bookings are now open for the company’s flagship V4SV superbike.

The V4SV is the first model to roll out of the factory since the acquisition by TVS.
The flagship superbike offer 185hp and full carbon fibre bodywork.

However, delivery will only occur after the first builds are delivered to customers who placed their orders before TVS Motor Company acquired the British motorcycle brand in April 2020.

“It is a hugely proud moment to announce that customers can now buy the re-engineered V4SV.

“I would like to thank the Norton team, customers and fans for their continued support for joining us on this journey in bringing Norton and V4SV to life,”
said Norton CEO, Dr. Robert Hentschel.

According to reports, the V4SV superbike is the first motorcycle to roll off the production line 18 months after TVS had to re-engineer the bike following the discovery of 35 faults in the previous built under former owner Stuart Garner.

A liquid-cooled 1200cc 72-degree V4 engine powers the Norton V4SV and can pump 185hp at 12,500rpm, making it a close rival to the Triumph Speed Triple 1200RR.

Other neat features available on the V4SV include:

carbon fibre fuel tank
carbon fibre bodywork
handcrafted TIG-wielded aluminium tube frame

The V4SV is being built at Norton’s new Solihull HQ, developed as part of a new investment from TVS with the promise of delivering up to 8,000 units annually.

For those interested to placed an order, the Norton V4SV is priced at GBP44,000 (RM237k).

IOMTT: TT Start Line Official Bows Out After Almost 70 Years

An Isle of Man TT start line official who has been responsible for giving riders the tap on the shoulders at the start of the race has retired after 68 years involvement with the iconic race.

Paul Kermode has spend nearly 70 years with the Isle of Man TT races since 1954.
23-time John McGuiness was his last send off at the 2022 IOMTT.

Paul Kermode, 79, first volunteered with the TT back in 1954 as a scout working on the scoreboard before taking over the job as a start line official.

Kermode bowed out after the first Superbike race whereby his final shoulder tap happened to be 23-time winner John McGuinness’.

“When he came down to the line to start, he shook my hand and said: ‘happy retirement,.

“I think it’s been great to be able to do it,” he said.

Kermode been giving the famous shoulder tap for the past 15 years and despite not keeping count, he estimates that he has send thousands of riders away at the TT race and Manx GP.

“It had to come to an end at some time and that was the perfect way to do it, with John’s hundredth.

“I marshalled the early morning practices from 16. I couldn’t do race week, because I worked for the newspapers and we printed a TT special and no staff were allowed off.

“I might get out on the course somewhere now and watch them. In this day and age there’s not many people that will do something for nothing, but I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it over time. The early morning practices were something else,” he added.

(Source: MCN)

Two-Wheel Drive Ultra Bike Is The Perfect Doomsday Motorcycle – RM9.7k

If you are one of those ‘doomsday preppers’, then the 2×2 Ultra Bike is what you need to get you going.

features 2WD function and a maximum range of 65km.
the Ultra Bike can float on water.

The Ultra Bike is a subject of a crowdfunding effort on Indigogo developed by a US-based Robo System and features a two-wheel drive.

Not only that, but the Ultra Bike can also float on water.

The Ultra Bike boast a pair of small, hub-mounted electric motors powered b a central battery pack. The hub motors ensure that complex transmission is not needed to engage the 2WD.

Robo System claimed that the Ultra Bike could get you up to 65km range thanks to the 48v, 35Ah battery pack, while the top speed is maxed out at 50km/h.

If you plan to explore outside your doomsday vault, the Ultra Bike can carry an extra 5L of fuel at the tail, and the wheels can be used as a water/fuel tank.

The bike can also be equipped with a removable 800-watt generator that could help recharge the battery if the bike runs dry in the wild.

According to reports, the Ultra Bike weighs just 55kg (dry), making it the perfect companion to overcome obstacles easily. The wheels also act as an ideal buoyant to cross rivers, and side floats can be added to keep the bike upright, with the wheels acting as paddles.

The Ultra Bike is available for just GBP1,790 (RM9.7k).

Triumph Motorcycles Acquires Electric Dirt Bike Specialist OSET

Triumph Motorcycles has announced it has acquired kids electric bike builder OSET.

Founded in OSET has sold over 40,000 bikes worldwide.
OSET specializes in electric dirt bikes for kids.

According to Triumph, the deal allows both companies to share their expertise and grow internationally together.

OSET was established in 2004 by Ian Smith, who wanted to build an electric dirt bike for his son, Oliver.

After moving to a new UK headquarters in East Sussex from America in 2010, OSET has sold more than 40,000 bikes globally by developing an in-house electric powertrain.

Meanwhile, the latest acquisition by Triumph comes just ahead of the anticipated launch of the company’s motocross and enduro range.

“The acquisition of OSET sits within Triumph’s strategy of entering the off-road segment.

“We are excited about the opportunity of joining forces with OSET Bikes: a dynamic brand that has been encouraging children into motorcycling for many years and have been at the forefront of developing electric trials bikes for fun and competition,” said Nick Bloor, Triumph CEO.

Meanwhile, Smith has assured that the OSET brand will remain as it is despite the acquisition by Triumph.

“The OSET brand will remain as OSET and will continue to serve the trials and off-road motorcycling community.

“We are now better positioned to develop and innovate across our range while enjoying the security of scale and market position Triumph can offer OSET,” he said.

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