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Last year, we witnessed the unveiling of the new Ducati Multistrada V4 at the 2021 Ducati World Premier.

Fast forward into August, the Multistrada V4 is nearing its official launch for the Malaysian market as Ducati Malaysia has finally accepting pre-bookings for the V4S variant.

Starting with the design, the new 2021 Ducati Multistrada V4 still carries that iconic Italian ADV bike looks where form blends exceptionally well with function.

At the front, the headlight is inspired by the very sporty Panigale series thanks to its full-LED setup and daytime-running lights with cornering illumination functions.

You’ll also see a strange square box embedded upfront, which is the bike’s internal radar system linked to its Adaptive Cruise Control and Blind Spot Detection systems.

A more sporty appeal is seen on the sides thanks to those wind-shaped curves that not only looks superb but also helps to increase stability as well as provide thermal and aerodynamic comfort.

This also helps with the overall riding ergonomics due to its slim subframe for ‘greater control and riding pleasure.

The heart of the new Multistrada V4 lies a 1,158cc Ducati Granturismo V4 engine that puts out 170hp at 10,500rpm and 125Nm of torque at 8,750rpm.

Features like a counter-rotating crankshaft (MotoGP inspired) and dedicated gearshift (Panigale V4 inspired) offer even more versatility, especially with its shorter first gear and longer sixth gear.

  • Safety features includes:
  • Riding Modes
  • Power Modes
  • ABS Cornering
  • Ducati Traction Control
  • Ducati Wheelie Control
  • Daytime Running Light
  • Ducati Brake Light

The 2021 Ducati Multistrada V4 comes in three different variants: the base V4, V4 S, and V4 S Sport.

The V4 S comes in Ducati Red and Aviator Grey with the option to choose between spoked or alloy wheels; meanwhile, the V4 S Sport comes in the Sport Livery and Akrapovic exhaust system.

Sepang International Circuit (SIC) has officially announced the cancellation of the 2021 Malaysian MotoGP, which was scheduled to take place from the 22nd to the 24th of October.

This is the second year in a row that SIC is unable to hold the Malaysian GP due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Full statement as follows:

Nevertheless, SIC is looking forward to featuring the prestigious race again for the 2022 season.

Meanwhile, FIM, IRTA and Dorna Sports are pleased to announce that MotoGP will return to Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli from the 22nd to the 24th of October.

Honda has officially launched the all-new CB200X in India, an adventure motorcycle based on the same engine found on the Hornet 2.0.

The overall design of the CB200X shares the same characteristic as its bigger siblings, the CB500X; however, some aspects are taken from the Hornet 2.0, especially the angular V-shaped LED headlights.

Other features include a tall windscreen, a wide handlebar, engine protector, handguards and split seats.

It also offers the same instrument cluster found on the Hornet 2.0 that allows smartphone connectivity and navigation.

Nonetheless, the CB200X comes with higher ground clearance, longer travel suspension and 276mm disc at the front and 220mm at the rear.

Other exciting features include an upside-down fork, preload-adjustable monoshock and 17″ alloy wheels.

Meanwhile, the 184.4cc single-cylinder engine churns out 16.3hp @ 8,500rpm and 15.5Nm @ 6,000rpm.

According to reports in India, the CB200X is priced at INR144,500 (RM8.2k) and is available in Sports Red, Matte Selene Silver Metallic and Pearl Nighstar Black.

Chinese motorcycle manufacturer, Zontes, is set to unveil the ZT350-GK, the 2nd-generation version of the ZT310, as confirmed by type-approval documents submitted in China.

The documents show that the engine capacity increases to 348cc, which is set to replace the entire 310cc range for 2022.

Based on the certification, the new engine now makes 39hp, compared to 34.8hp previously available on the first-gen model.

The ZT350-GK is now 5 kilograms lighter than the previous generation models range despite the slightly bigger engine.

The ZT350-GK will be available in two variants, wire-spoke wheels and cast alloy.

Meanwhile, Zontes reportedly will also introduce the ZT350-R, ZT350-R1, ZT350-T, ZT350-V1 and ZT350-X1.

The 2022 model range is expected to be revealed later this year alongside the rumoured 650cc and 1,000cc motorcycle.

American Honda teamed up with Iconic Motorbikes for the second time to auction off some rare Honda motorcycles for the Ride for Kids charity.

This time around, American Honda is offering three motorcycles, a 2005, 2007 and 2009 Honda CBR1000RR Repsol Editions!

That’s right, folks, one of the most powerful and iconic superbikes of the early 2000s is available for auction, and it’s all for a good cause.

 

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According to Iconic Motorbikes, the bikes comes with super low mileage or maybe even zero-mile!

The unique collaboration is also to celebrate American Honda and Ride For Kids 30 years partnership.

All three CBR1000RR Repsol Edition is yet to be made for auction on iconicmotorbikeauctions.com as the company is currently preparing them.

However, interested parties are advised to follow Iconic Motorbikes on social media to get the latest update.

WorldSBK rider Toprak Razgatlioglu is not thinking about MotoGP yet as he prioritises becoming a WorldSBK champion first.

The Turkish rider was heavily linked with the Sepang Racing Team MotoGP to replace the retiring Valentino Rossi.

It is understood that the offer to move to MotoGP with SRT was on the table for the 24-year-old rider before he decided to extend his stay in WorldSBK for two more seasons.

According to Razgatlioglu, his current objective is to become a World Champion in WorldSBK.

“Normally, my plan would be to be Superbike World Champion and maybe after that move up to the MotoGP paddock, and I don’t know.

“Now I’m just focused on being a Superbike champion, and I like the category paddock.

“I remember being here in 2013 and 2014 at the Rookies Cup, and this is a completely different paddock.

“Everyone has the dream of being in MotoGP, I know that, but I repeat, I haven’t had that dream for many years now because I know that for me MotoGP is like a galaxy, and maybe I could have a bike, but for me personally I think it’s better to be champion in Superbikes, that’s the dream and what I’m following and after that maybe we can come here,” he said.

Despite finishing the 2020 season at 4th place, the Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider is just three points behind Kawasaki’s Jonathan Rea in the overall standings, thanks to five wins from the last ten races.

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