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Free Roadside Assistance For Bikes Under 250cc – Allianz Malaysia

Great news for Allianz Malaysia comprehensive policyholders as the company now offers free roadside assistance for (below 250cc) motorcycles.

The roadside assistance service by Allianz Road Rangers includes:

emergency towing assistance (free for up to 50km)
fuel delivery
battery
flat tyre service

Any Allianz Motorcycle Plus (Comprehensive) or Allianz Motorcycle (Comprehensive) (below 250cc) customer can reach out to Allianz Road rangers 24-hour helpline at 1800-22-5542.

Allianz will then dispatched a tow truck or a technician to the location of the customer.

According to Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad (Allianz General) Chief Executive Officer Sean Wang, small-displacement motorcycle owners have long waited for a better on-the-road service.

“Allianz General is always trying to push the envelope and provide services that
matter to our customers.

“We started the Allianz Road Rangers service for our motor comprehensive (private car) customers in 2017, and it feels great that we can now do the same for our motorcycle comprehensive policyholders below 250cc,” said Sean.

OFFICIAL: Rossi Finally Says Goodbye To Illustrious Career In MotoGP

It’s official, Valentino Rossi will retire from MotoGP at the end of the 2021 season.

The 9-time world champion announced his retirement during an exclusive press conference held on Thursday ahead of the Styrian GP happening this weekend.

The announcement came a bit as a surprise since there were rumours he might continue racing with Aramco Racing Team VR46 next season.

However, that rumour did not materialize, and the 42-year-old decided to call it a day on his illustrious career at MotoGP.

“I’ve decided to stop at the end of this season so unfortunately, this will be my last half-season as a MotoGP rider.

“It’s difficult. It’s a sad moment because it’s difficult to say and to know that next year I will not race with a motorcycle. I’ve done this for more or less 30 years! So next year my life will change.

“But anyway it was great. I enjoyed it very much. It was a long, long journey. Really funny. 26 years in the world championship. I’ve had unforgettable moments with all my team and all my guys that worked for me,” he said.

Rossi admitted that his initial plan at the start of the season was to continue racing beyond 2021.

Nonetheless, after taking into consideration of his poor form this season, the Italian decided its time to take a bow.

“In all sports, results make the difference, so in the end, it’s the right way. I had the chance to race for my team in MotoGP together with my brother next year, something that for sure I like. But anyway it’s okay like this I think… I can’t complain about my career!” he added.

Nevertheless, Rossi will continue to enjoy the remaining half of the 2021 season with Petronas Yamaha Sepang Racing Team starting with this weekend action at the Red Bull Ring.

Kawasaki W175 Caught Testing In India, Launching Soon?

Kawasaki set to introduce a sub 200cc version of the iconic W800 in India.

This was confirmed by a set of leaked photos of a test mule claimed to be the retro-style classic W175 in a production-ready form.

The W175 carries the same classic motorcycle element with round headlamps, teardrop fuel tank, circular instrument, and wire-spoked wheels like its bigger siblings, the W800.

Reports in India suggest the W175 offers 13.05hp @ 7,500rpm and 13.2Nm @ 6,000rpm thanks to a 177cc air-cooled, single-cylinder engine.

While the numbers might not seem attractive, the W175 is expected to offer comfortable riding suitable for daily commute.

However, Kawasaki is yet to release an official timeline for the launch of the W175 in India.

Currently, the W175 is already available in the Philippines and Indonesia.

(Source: RushLane)

CONFIRMED: Kymco Announce Its Presence At 2021 EICMA

Kymco will participate in the 78th Edition EICMA scheduled from 23 to 28 November in Milan.

Kymco has developed quite a strong impression in the two-wheel industry, thanks to its range of performance-oriented scooters.

The company participation was confirmed by Stefano Gianotti, legal representative of the Padana Sviluppo Group, whose subsidiary, KMI Italia Srl, is responsible for distributing the Kymco motorcycles in Italy.

“It is a pleasure for us to confirm the presence of Kymco at EICMA even in such a particular and challenging year.

“After the forced stop of 2020, it is important to give a signal to restart and return to normality, and EICMA is a symbolic event not only in the two-wheel sector but also throughout the world of exhibitions and events at an international level,” he said.

The Taiwanese motorcycle and scooter manufacturer now joins Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Benelli, Royal Enfield and MV Agusta at the world biggest motorcycle exhibition.

Bosch To Produce Motorcycle ABS In Thailand

Bosch will begin the production of motorcycle ABS at the start of Q2 2022 in Thailand.

The Amata plant has been producing car components for the last 25 years, including the anti-lock braking system (ABS) since 2014.

The move to produce motorcycle ABS is in accordance with the Thailand Department of Land Transport announcement that all motorcycles must have ABS by 2024.

It is also mandatory that all existing motorcycles above 125cc have ABS by 2026.

The announcement is seen as an essential move to elevate the safety aspect of every rider in the country.

According to Bosch, around 25 per cent of motorcycles accidents can be avoided with ABS.

Moreover, Thailand has the highest rate of road traffic fatalities out of all the ASEAN countries.

Zapp Scooter Unveil 2022 i300 Lightweight Electric Motorcycle – Fully Recyclable, 96km/h Max Speed

Electric motorcycle company Zapp Scooter pull the wraps over their latest model, the 2022 i300.

The Zapp i300 is set to make its debut later this month in Paris and will head for Asia and the United States next year.

Interestingly, the i300 incorporates all recyclable materials with a combination of alloy exoskeleton and proprietary composite body instead of plastic components.

This helps the i300 to weigh at just 90 kilograms, making it one of the lightest scooters available.