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Honda Forza 750 Wins 2021 Red Dot Design Award

Honda is no stranger to the Red Dot Design Award, having won the company first award in March last year with the CBR1000RR-R SP Fireblade.

The bike later inducted into the Red Dot contemporary design museum in Essen, Germany.

Fast forward to 2021; Honda came out on top again, this time with the all-new Forza 750.

“We have had another successful year, receiving several awards in the Product Design category of the globally-recognized Red Dot Design Award.

“Since our establishment, we at Honda have always aimed to reflect the idea of ‘making customers daily lives more enjoyable in our product design, and we believe that receiving these awards is a recognition of our success in doing this.

“We will continue to follow this unchanging principle, thinking outside the box to design products that provide ‘surprise and excitement to customers’ lives,” explained Chief Operating Officer of the Honda R&D Design Center Toshinobu Minami.

The Red Dot design award is tangible proof that the Japanese marquee has always focused on creating a great machine but looks the part too.

The Forza 750 is one of the most incredible looking maxi-scooter in the market that also offers comfort, performance and practicality.

The Aprilia RS660 Now Available In Malaysia – RM59,900

You can now get your hands on the all-new Aprilia RS660 in Malaysia at an introductory price of RM59,900.

The RS660 is Aprilia new take on the mid-segment sports bike with the promise of offering an excellent riding experience for daily riding on the road and track.

The Aprilia RS660 is powered by a 659cc parallel-twin engine that produces 100hp @ 10,500rpm and 67Nm @ 8,500rpm.

For the Malaysian market, the RS660 is offered in two colour options, Apex Black and Lava Red.

Ducati Recall Small Number Of Multistrada V4 For Full Engine Replacements

A small number of the all-new Ducati Multistrada V4 owners has been notified in the North American market to get a full engine replacement.

According to reports, Ducati has found quality issues with valve guides on the new Granturismo V4 engine that can lead to engine failure.

The issue stems from one of the two-part suppliers that produce the valve guides for the Granturismo V4, which Ducati later discovered.

As a solution, Ducati decided to replace the entire engine of the 60 models affected around North America with a new unit that has just been built in the Ducati factory.

The owners will also be compensated in three ways;

1) 2-years free annual maintenance
2) free radar software upgrade
3) USD1,500 voucher

Husqvarna Norden 901 Spotted Again, Launching Soon?

The Husqvarna Norden 901 was first introduced as a concept at the 2019 EICMA, and it quickly gained attraction.

The motorcycle was first spotted in December last year in an all-black form, but this time, there is a pinch of KTM orange at the front fender, which we find odd.

Nonetheless, Husqvarna decided to retain most of the design from the original concept. The circular full-LED headlamp flanked by auxiliary lights helped created an entire identity for the motorcycle.

Based on the KTM 890 Adventure, the Norden 901 packs two-part fuel tanks to increase gravity’s low centre.

The 901 is also expected to be powered by the same 898cc parallel-twin engine, and it could also come with radar assist cruise control found on the 2021 1290 Super Adventure S.

The Husqvarna Norden 901 is expected to be launched sometime this year as a 2022 model.

(source: RideApart)

CONFIRMED: Royal Enfield & Benelli Joins Honda At EICMA 2021

Royal Enfield, to follow Honda in confirming their attendance at this year biggest motorcycle event, the EICMA 2021.

Historically, EICMA has always functioned as the launchpad for every motorcycle manufacturers worldwide to introduce the upcoming model and provide a glimpse into the company next project.

However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2020 event was cancelled, which also led to manufacturer resorted to digital platforms.

Things look gloomy for 2021 when BMW Motorrad decided to pull out from any motorcycle show before Honda announced their participation for this year event, followed by Royal Enfield.

“We at Royal Enfield is delighted to be part of EICMA 2021 and are incredibly excited about the opportunity to connect with the wider motorcycle community after such a busy time for everyone,” said Royal Enfield, Head of International Business Arun Gopal.

At the same time, Benelli also announces their presence at the 78th edition EICMA scheduled from 23 to 28 November 2021.

“We are very pleased and honoured to confirm Benelli’s presence at EICMA 2021 and to once again take the opportunity to present our news on one of the most important stages in the world of two-wheeler,” announced CEO of Benelli and QJMotor, Yan Haimei.

MotoGP: Track Limit Sensor System Gets Green Light For 2021 Season

Behind the exciting race that sees Maverick Vinales became the first winner for the 2021 season in Qatar, MotoGP has introduced a new track limit sensor system.

The new system is expected to remove this season race’s controversial aspect that previously relied on cameras and human eyesight.

According to MotoGP race director Mike Webb, the track limit regulations will remain the same despite the new technology.

“Dorna Timekeeping has been working on this all year, and we’ve got a new system that has pressure sensors in the track outside the curbs, so we can detect very accurately when a rider has gone out of track limits. It’s a much more accurate system.

“So, the rule stays the same, but because the system is actuated a little differently than the cameras we used before, it means, for the riders, if they go out of track limits, there’s immediately a signal [that they’re] out of track limits,” he said.

Webb also explained that in the past, it must be two wheels in the green; however, things have changed for the 2021 season.

“The difference for the riders, or for the protocol, means that now, one wheel out is out. In the past, it was “must be two wheels in the green”,” he added.

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