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2021 Suzuki GSX-R1000R Available At Local Dealers, No News On GSX-R150, Belang 150

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.

OFFICIAL: Adam To Replace Jake Dixon At Silverstone

Adam Norrodin will return to Petronas Sprinta Racing Moto2 this weekend as a replacement for Jake Dixon, who will be making his MotoGP debut with Sepang Racing Team (SRT).

The 23-year-old Adam will get to see some familiar faces considering returning to the same team he joined in 2016 at Moto3, where he racked up seven top 10 finishes and fifth place at the 2018 Argentina GP.

Adam currently competing in the FIM CEV Championship in the Moto2 category.

Meanwhile, SRT boss, Datuk Razlan Razali, looking forward to seeing Adam at Silverstone.

“It is with great pleasure that we can welcome back Adam Norrodin to PETRONAS Sprinta Racing. Adam has been performing well in the FIM CEV championship, where he is currently fifth in the standings and has enjoyed podiums this year.

“He is perfectly placed to take advantage of the vacant Moto2 seat brought about by Jake Dixon’s promotion to MotoGP for this weekend and we look forward to seeing him out on track in the team’s colours at Silverstone.

“This is the objective of having a structure like ours and, when the situation arises, we are able to position our young Malaysian talent in the team.

“This is a timely opportunity for Adam to further develop and benchmark himself against other riders in the Moto2 World Championship.

“Furthermore with the unfortunate news that the MalaysianGP is cancelled, this could be the only time this year for Malaysian fans to watch another of their fellow countrymen in Moto2,” he said.
in the team.

“This is a timely opportunity for Adam to further develop and benchmark himself against other riders in the Moto2 World Championship.

“Furthermore with the unfortunate news that the MalaysianGP is cancelled, this could be the only time this year for Malaysian fans to watch another of their fellow countrymen in Moto2,” he said.

Piaggio Group Plans To Introduce A Mid-Sized Motorcycle Under The Aprilia Brand

Italian automaker Piaggio Group wants to strengthen the company brand in India and international markets by introducing a mid-size motorcycle.

According to reports, the company plans to produce a 300cc motorcycle that will carry the Aprilia brand name.

While it remains to be seen what type of bikes would carry the 300cc engine, Chairman and Managing Director of Piaggio India, Diego Graffi, confirms the new plan.

“It will be a mid-sized bike of above 300-cc engine capacity and will be under the Aprilia brand.

“It will not only be for the India market but also for global markets, and expected to come out in 2-3 years,” he said.

Interestingly, Graffi expressed his confidence that the factory in India can produce and export a product for the international markets.

(Source: LiveMint)

Buell Announce Comeback With The 2021 Hammerhead 1190RX Sportsbike – 185HP, 137.8Nm

American motorcycle company Buell Motorcycle officially makes a comeback by unveiling the 2021 Hammerhead 1190RX.

The story of Buell to make a return came up earlier this year in February, as the company formally starts its production in America with ten performance models to be introduced by 2024.

It looks like Buell is finally holding on to its word by introducing the Hammerhead 1990X in the United States.

Nonetheless, the Hammerhead 1190X looks menacing, thanks to its ‘fish gills’ located on the side of the fairing, a curvature front (side-view), and an expose subframe.

Underneath the new motorcycle sits a 1190cc V-Twin, liquid-cooled engine, capable of punching out a 185hp @ 10,600rpm and 137.8Nm @ 8,200rpm.

While the Hammerhead might advertise as a 2021 motorcycle, the foundation is heavily based on the 2014 EBR 1190RX.

However, the company promised a batch of “brand-new” motorcycles, with the next in line rumoured to be a Sports Tourer version of 1190. Hopefully, that could be the model to put forth the Buell Motorcycle brand in the same pot as its fellow American competitors.

Bajaj To Launch Dominar 400 Facelift

Bajaj Auto is set to introduce an updated version of the Dominar 400.

According to reports, the new Dominar will sport a new styling for 2021, including new colour options, presumably the same dual-tone colour schemes introduced for the 2021 Dominar 250.

While detailed information is yet to be obtained other than word of mouth from Bajaj dealers in India, we can expect a minimal styling update done to the flagship motorcycle.

The facelift Dominar will continue to offer the same 373.3cc engine capable of delivering 40hp @ 8,800rpm and 35Nm @ 6,500rpm while mated to a 6-speed transmission.

The 2021 model will utilize the same 43mm upside/down front forks, preload-adjustable monoshock with Nitrox, 320mm front disc and 230mm rear disc and dual-channel ABS.

(source: RushLane)

MotoGP: Vinales To Test The Aprilia RS-GP In Misano

Maverick Vinales will have the chance to test out the Aprilia RS-GP in Misano after Yamaha decided to terminate his contract earlier.

The Spaniard is rumoured to make an appearance this season onboard the RS-GP as Aprilia is under concession allowing them six wildcards for the 2021 season, which is still unused.

However, the test in Misano is important for Vinales to get himself familiar with the V4 because he’s always ridden a straight-four engine with Suzuki followed by Yamaha.

According to reports, Vinales will test the RS-GP on August 31st and September 1st before taking the wild card spot in the remaining race.

There are still seven races left in the 2021 calendar; however, we have to wait and see what Massimo Rivola has in store for the former Moto3 world champion.

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