Boon Siew Honda Sdn. Bhd. is rewarding customers who purchase the Honda RS-X campaign. Through the campaign, the buyers will receive RM300 Touch ‘n Go e-Wallet credit.
The details are as follows:
Boon Siew Honda is thrilled to announce a limited-time campaign that brings even more value to customers purchasing the popular Honda RS-X. From 7 October 2024 to 31 October 2024, customers who purchase a Honda RS-X will enjoy RM300 Touch ‘n Go e-Wallet credit, that translates to more than 7,000km mileage with the use of this e-wallet credit on fuel. This exclusive offer makes owning the sporty Honda RS-X even more rewarding, combining style, performance, and now, added convenience.
How To Claim Your RM300 Reward
To participate, customers simply need to purchase a Honda RS-X, register the vehicle within the
campaign period and sign up at Honda X to receive the RM300 e-Wallet credit where it will be
credited directly to their Touch ‘n Go e-Wallet.
The Honda RS-X is renowned for its sporty design and exceptional performance in its category, making it a popular choice among small sports bike enthusiasts in Malaysia. Certified as Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV), the RS-X delivers impressive 6 Speed, DOHC engine, 5-star rating by MyMAP for the ABS feature that further enhances braking confidence, making this bike a perfect all- rounder—sporty, masculine, powerful, and energy-efficient, ideal for daily use.
Boon Siew Honda offers two years or 20,000 manufacturing warranty, whichever comes first. For
more information, please click www.boonsiewhonda.com.my or visit Honda Impian X near you.
Existing Honda customers may register/login Honda X to book service appointments, get more
information on the latest promotion, and news. For any inquiries, please call 1-800-88-3993 to speak to our customer relations representative.
The motorcycle’s air filter is another oft-neglected component. One can pick any motorcycle of age, open the airbox and find a filter that is totally caked in dust and bugs! And it is amusing to hear the owners lament that their motorcycles have “lost power.”
There are several brands of aftermarket air filters in the market; of some we have tried and discovered that some were good, while some were not so much. But there is one brand we have came to like and trust, called DNA High Performance Filters.
DNA are based in Greece and their filters of very high quality. Each piece is inspected before being packed and there are models available for almost every motorcycle in the market.
What does the air filter do?
Its task is as essential as it is simple: To filter the air inducted into the engine, ensuring that the air free of dust, water, and other objects that will damage the throttle bodies/carburettor and engine. In saying so, please DO NOT operate your motorcycle without an air filter!
A clean air filter allows for smooth airflow which in turn results in efficient fuel combustion. The mass airflow (MAF) sensor of EFI-equipped motorcycles sits between the filter and throttle body/bodies and measure the amount of air coming through. The engine’s ECU uses this data to inject the corresponding amount of fuel. Thus, low airflow will cause the incorrect amount of fuel being injected, hence causing a drop in engine performance.
But, the engine’s ECU can only be flexible to a certain degree. So, the insufficient airflow will also cause incomplete fuel combustion, therefore increasing relative fuel consumption.
Also, a blocked filter will cause abrupt throttle response. Air has density, hence momentum i.e. a body at rest tends to stay at rest, while a body that is moving tends to keep moving. As such, you may find that the engine is slow to respond when you first open the throttle, then it suddenly revs up quickly. That is not ideal especially for balancing your throttle input in midcorner!
Advantages of using an aftermarket air filter
Stock air filters are typically made of foam or paper for particulate filtration.
Sure enough, there are aftermarket filters use the same materials. However, good aftermarket filters such as DNA use oiled cotton as the filter material.
Better Airflow
This is the main advantage over OEM filters is better airflow due to the material. This feature causes many other performance benefits (more on this below). The cotton gauze of a lot of aftermarket filters is highly porous, meaning that it can still block out dirt and other contaminants while allowing maximum airflow.
DNA air filter for Yamaha Y15ZR
Improved Filtration
By using oil on the gauze, the filter is able to catch all of the dirty elements that may harm your engine. In fact, it is generally even more effective at filtering than paper filters.
Better Engine Protection
Thanks to better filtration, aftermarket air filters offer better engine protection than other stock filters. Since the oiled gauze is able to trap and keep out more dirt and dust than paper filters, your engine will be better protected from the damaging effects of these particulates.
Additionally, in environments with a lot of dust, OEM paper and foam filters will generally need to be replaced quickly. They can easily be clogged up with dust and dirt, which blocks air needed to power your engine.
There are foam aftermarket filters for off-road use but these need to be cleaned more often.
Longer filter lifespan
Aftermarket air filters are typically made to last longer than OEM ones. We know how paper responds to water. Similarly, in our experience, foam OEM filters tend to crumble in our humid environment.
Just make sure you or the garage you visit cleans and oils the aftermarket filter at regular intervals.
Performance benefits of aftermarket air filters
We will not mislead you by telling you that fitting an aftermarket air filter will result in an immediate high level of performance gain. Instead, you will need to recalibrate the ECU to fully exploit the benefits. However, there are several small gains from the outset, from our experience.
Horsepower
One of the reasons why riders may choose to upgrade their air filter is to gain more horsepower. However, this benefit is only noticeable when other recalibrations and modifications are made.
Why does an air filter need other modifications? An air filter simply allows maximum airflow into the engine, but it is the ECU which decides to inject how much fuel. More air plus fuel equals more bang.
Still, modern ECUs do have a wide range of mapping programmed in and are able to account for the extra airflow to a certain degree.
On the other hand, DNA offers several “stages” of air filters for motorcycle owners. for example, there is the “normal” Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3 depending on the level of modification and ECU remapping.
DNA air filter for BMW R 1300 GS
Torque
There is no horsepower without torque. Along with the potential for power increase, an advanced air filter will allow for extra oxygen which in turn results in overall better combustion process which increases torque.
Throttle Response
As we mentioned earlier, a smooth flow of air will let then engine breathe easier. You can certainly feel that the engine has softer response when you install an aftermarket air filter, and the engine will rev much quicker when you snap the throttle open. You will also see smoother torque and horsepower curves should you place the bike on a dyno due to this.
Fuel Efficiency
One of the other main benefits of installing an aftermarket air filter is the improvement in fuel efficiency. When filters do not let in enough clean air, engines have to work overtime to compensate for this loss. This leads to excess fuel consumption.
Our experience with DNA saves between 10% to 20% fuel on different motorcycles compared to when using OEM filters.
MForce Bike Holdings Sdn. Bhd. unveiled the 2025 Benda Napoleon Bob 250, boasting a bold design and striking aesthetics, was introduced at MForce Best Shop Hoong Fatt Motoworld Sdn. Bhd., Ipoh.
The classic aura of this latest model evokes nostalgic feelings and the spirit of freedom for anyone who sees it. Benda Napoleon Bob 250 can be own in two color options: Black and Silver.
With a 249cc engine, this classic model also features ABS on both the front and rear brakes, enhancing the rider’s experience on the road. The motorcycle’s front suspension uses telescopic forks, while the rear suspension is a dual shock-absorber system.
This model also comes equipped with a Traction Control System (TCS), designed to prevent the motorcycle from easily slipping. This system regulates the rotational speed of the wheel, reducing the chances of slippage, thus enhancing safety and stability while riding.
The Benda Napoleon Bob 250 is equipped with a V2, SOHC, 8-valve, liquid-cooled engine with bore and stroke measuring 53.5mm × 55.4mm, and a compression ratio of 11.8:1. It delivers a maximum power of 25.5hp (19kW) at 9,000rpm and a peak torque of 25N-m at 5,500rpm.
Despite its classic appearance, the 2025 Benda Napoleon Bob 250 keeps up with modern technology by featuring an electric starter system. Its dashboard uses LCD technology, providing clear visual indicators, and its fuel system utilizes Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI), offering greater fuel efficiency without compromising performance.
The motorcycle has a 9.5L fuel tank capacity, making it ideal for long-distance travel or simply cruising around for fresh air. With a 6-speed transmission and a sliding clutch, this model ensures an enhanced riding experience.
In terms of dimensions, Benda Napoleon Bob 250 weight 182kg, with an overall length of 2,333mm, width of 838mm, and height of 1,038mm. The seat height is 748mm, making it easy for riders to mount and ride the motorcycle.
The 2025 Benda Napoleon Bob 250 is expected to launch in early 2025, with an estimated price range
of RM20,000 to RM25,000 (excluding tax and insurance).
The 2025 Husqvarna Vitpilen 801 has finally been launched, following in the footsteps of the Svartpilen 801.
True to Husqvarna’s brief as being the heritage lineup in Pierer Mobility, the new bike carries a neo-retro look. The rest of the bike, apart from the tank, look adapted from the KTM 790 Duke R. So, of course, there are many shared components.
Highlights of the 2025 Husqvarna Vitpilen 801:
799cc, LC8c parallel-twin engine which produces 105hp and 87Nm of torque.
Service intervals have been increased to 15,000km.
Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated.
Adjustable WP Apex 43mm forks, and adjustable WP Apex monoshock.
J.Juan brake calipers at the front and rear, Cornering ABS is standard.
Standard ride modes are Street, Sport, and Rain. Owners can add on the Dynamic pack which unlocks the Dynamic ride mode.
The optional Dynamic Pack allows owners to customise the ride modes and 10 traction control levels, 5 levels of Anti Wheelie control, and Motorcycle Slip Regulation.
The quickshifter called Easy Shift is available as an option.
Cruise control is also an option.
5-inch TFT dash with smartphone connectivity via the app.
A DRL ring surrounding the central LED projector headlight.
Weight without fuel is 180kg.
The 2025 Husqvarna Vitpilen 801’s price has not been revealed.
The US Congress seems to be on the warpath to ban or curtail Chinese-made goods in their country. First it was Huawei, then TikTok, followed by a resolution against DJI (which has not passed yet). Now it seems that the US wants to ban CFMoto and possible Kove, too.
The US Commerce Department recently proposed rules that would ban vehicles with software and hardware links to China and Russia by model year 2027. Officials with the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced the new rules last week, which specifically target vehicles with “connected vehicles.” Hence, CFMoto is at the top of the list for motorcycles.
The BIS proposes to define a “connected vehicle” as meaning, “a vehicle driven or drawn by mechanical power and manufactured primarily for use on public streets, roads, and highways, that integrates onboard networked hardware with automotive software systems to communicate via dedicated short-range communication, cellular telecommunications connectivity, satellite communication, or other wireless spectrum connectivity with any other network or device.”
CFMoto’s telematics-box (T-Box) and the CFMoto Ride app would constitute onboard networked hardware with automotive software systems to communicate, meaning if the proposed rules pass, CFMoto models that run this type of hardware and software would be banned by 2027.
Most Kove motorcycles are fitted with GPS, connect to your phone via Bluetooth, and have a dedicated app, which would theoretically also count those models out of the US by 2027.
An advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) was issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce in February, which included a quote from the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo, stating, “It doesn’t take a lot of imagination to think of how foreign government with access to connected vehicles could pose a serious risk to both our national security and the personal privacy of U.S. citizens.”
Truth is, the language of the proposed act will carry little impact in the US motorcycle industry as CFMoto and Kove hold only a small piece of the pie. The real target, however, is Chinese carmakers such as BYD whose EVs are already slapped with a 100% import tax.
The motorcycling world had been waiting for the Yamaha YZF-R9 for so long that it is almost out of mind. But Yamaha USA had just dropped a teaser video in YouTube with the line, “A new era is rising. October 9th.”
It can be seen in the video that there is a fully-faired sportbike in the background and a countdown that stops and repeats at the number 9. Additionally, the video shows a centrally-located headlight in between side DRLs, an arrangement like that of the Yamaha YZF-R7’s. So, this video truly confirms the launch of the YZF-R9.
Now, Yamaha has the R7 as the “everyday” sportbike which occupies the same segment as the Honda CBR650R, Suzuki GSX-S800, Triumph Daytona 660, and Aprilia RS 660. As for the “pure” supersport range, there are only two horses here – The Honda CBR600RR and Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R – after Yamaha dropped the R6 years ago.
On the superbike front, there is the Yamaha YZF-R1 taking the fight to the Aprilia RSV1100 V4, Ducati Panigale V4, Honda CBR1000RR-R, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R.
So, where will the the 2025 Yamaha YZF-R9 fit in? There is only one other sportbike in this range, the Ducati Panigale V2. The Italian manufacturer had stopped producing the Panigale V2 with the Testastretta engine and are looking to produce a new V-Twin.
In any case, a practical sub-1000cc sportbike that is good for everyday riding and the occasional trackday is always welcome in our books. Let us look forward to 9th October.
