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Royal Enfield Celebrates 120th Anniversary With Two Special Edition 650s

Royal Enfield launched two special edition 650s to commemorate the company’s 120th-anniversary celebration.

According to Royal Enfield, a limited run of Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 will go on a flash sale on Monday, with only 120 units (60 each) are made for the European market.

The special edition motorcycle comes in a unique ‘Black Chrome’ finished and a blacked-out engine and silencers – a first from the company.

Royal Enfiled also threw in all sorts of accessories, including screens, engine guards, heel guards and bar end mirrors.

However, the unique part is the cast brass tank badge which is entirely handmade, in collaboration with the Sirpi Senthil family, regarded by Royal Enfield as a ‘multi-generational artisan’.

The cast brass also displays the unique serial number of each bike.

The special edition Continental GT 650 is priced at GBP8,350 (RM46k), while the Interceptor 650 is available for GBP8,150 (RM45k).

TTR Motors Introduces CB1100R Kit For Your Honda MSX125 Grom

Honda has sold over 750,000 Groms since the Japanese firm introduced its miniMOTO range in 2013.

However, the latest-generation Honda Grom has more accessible removable body panels to allow owners and modders to customize their miniMOTO to their liking.

Japanese tuner TTR Motors also took advantage of the new feature to introduce a new CB1100R kit that could turn the Grom into a mini-version of the iconic 80s machine.

TTR Motors offers two kits, but the Type R Mini Edition accurately recreates the iconic superbike.

The kit comes with a rectangular headlight, bulky tail end, and the classic rear-view mirror. TTR Motors also threw in the exact tri-colour livery and graphics.

Meanwhile, TTR Motors also offers a naked version of the CB1100R body kit, excluding the front fairing. However, you still get the classic tank inspired by the race sportbike and a new rear panel.

According to the firm, the CB1100R bolt-on kit is available for JPY350,000 (RM12.7k).

Honda CL 250 And CL 500 Scrambler In The Pipeline?

Firstly, Honda is among the manufacturers that like to share its platform across various models.

For example, the CB500X, CBR500R, and CB500F share the same 500cc parallel-twin engine yet offer entirely different dynamics.

However, among those three models, Honda could be planning to expand the range by introducing a scrambler-style motorcycle, as reported by Autoby.

While there are zero words regarding the claimed motorcycle, Autoby suggests that a CL250 and CL500 scrambler is in the works.

Japanese render artist Shinji Miyakubo also came up with CG renders of the CL250 and CL500 scrambler.

While one could easily mistake the high mounted pipe shown as inspiration from Triumph’s Scrambler range, it is actually a design inspired by the 1965 Honda CL72.

The reimagined CL250 is fitted with all the necessary elements, including a flat saddle, black fork gaiters, high-mounted exhaust pipe and larger alloy wheels.

The visual cues on the CL500 are also visibly similar; however, it gets a twin mounted exhaust in place of the single unit on the CL250.

Interestingly, Autoby claimed that the CL250 could get an official debut at the end of 2022, whereas the CL500 to follow in 2023. A pretty bold claim, eh?

(Source: Autoby)

Yamaha XMax 250 Gets Minor Update For 2022 – RM21,998

The Yamaha XMax 250 gets a minor update for 2022, as announced by Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM).

The quarter-litre maxi-scooter now gets a new smoke flasher lens, a redesigned smart key remote and two new colour options; Icon Grey and Power Grey.

Nevertheless, no changes are made to the engine and other specifications.

Powered by a 250cc, single-cylinder, SOHC engine with liquid-cooling, the Xmax comes with Yamaha’s Blue Core technology, which provides excellent power and torque outputs whilst conforming to the Euro4 emission standards.

This translates to 22.5hp at 7,000rpm and 24.3Nm of maximum torque at 5,500rpm

The 2022 Yamaha XMax 250 is available at Yamaha authorized dealership for RM21,998.

Buell SuperTouring 1190 & Baja DR To Debut At Daytona Bike Week

Reborn American motorcycle firm Buell has announced that it will launch two new models at the Daytona Bike Week 2022.

Buell is set to unveil the SuperTouring 1190 and Baja DR dirtbike on March 5, 2022.

The two motorcycles will join the 1190 RX (Hammerhead) sports bike, launched last year.

The SuperTouring 1190 and Baja DR will mark the company’s next chapter of building a motorcycle from the ground up.

The Buell SuperTouring 1190 was first showcased as a rendered image together with the announcement of the company’s resurrection 12 months ago.

“The Buell SuperTouring 1190 is a next level touring bike with designs that will bring excitement back to American touring motorcycles! Plus, despite supply chain headwinds, it’s on target for production to start this fall!,” said Bill Melvin, CEO of Buell Motorcycle Co.

Claimed to be the ‘World’s Fastest Touring Bike’, the SuperTouring 1190 will go head-to-head with BMW’s R 1250 GS, KTM 1290 Super Adventure, Ducati Multistrada V4 and Harley’s Pan America 1250.

The SuperTouring 1190 makes a whopping 185hp and 137Nm from its venerable 1190cc V-Twin engine.

Meanwhile, the Baja DR features a 72-degree V-Twin engine that pumps 175hp and 137Nm. According to the company, the Baja DR will go on sale in 2023.

Indian Motorcycle To Commence Operation In Malaysia Soon

American motorcycle company, Indian Motorcycles is set to be fully operational in Malaysia this coming May, as reported by Paultan.org.

The initial plan was to begin operations earlier but was hampered by the pandemic and the nation’s movement control order (MCO).

Nevertheless, Paultan.org reported that the first batch of bikes is set to arrive in the country next month comprising of six units of the Indian FTR, four units FTR Race and a selection of the Indian Scout.

Featuring a 1,203cc V-twin engine that punches out close to 125hp and 120Nm of torque, the FTR also features some cool modern features such as cruise control, dual disc Brembo ABS brakes, traction control, full LED lighting, 4.3” LED touchscreen dashboard (with Bluetooth & USB fast-charging port), lean-angle sensitive stability control, traction control, wheelie mitigation control, and many more.

In the UK, the Indian FTR 1200 is priced at GBP14,699 (RM82k), however, due to Malaysia’s import duties and taxes, we are looking probably around the RM100k-ish mark.

(Source: Paultan.org)

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