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Europe’s most iconic circuit, Spa-Francorchamps just turned 100 years old this week and as a commemoration, a specially built Honda CBR1000RR-R is chosen to honour the racetrack.

Introducing the Honda CBR1000RR-R Spa 100, a track-only machine built by DG Sport to pay homage to the Belgian circuit.

While it may look identical to the stock CBR1000RR-R, DG Sport has done massive changes in order to turn it into a track weapon.

As usual, the first to go is the side mirrors, lights and number plate holder.

Next, the Showa Big Piston Fork (BPF) is slotted with Öhlins cartridges into the 43mm front fork along with an Öhlins TTX rear shock and steering damper.

DG Sport proceed to remove the ABS system entirely and replaced all the hoses with braided parts while adding a Corsacorta master cylinder.

Meanwhile, the engine also received huge upgrades, thanks to a new HRC engine management sytem and a full exhaust system from Arrow.

While further details are still unknown, we can be sure the special edition Honda CBR1000RR-R Spa 100 is considerably lighter and more powerful than the stock machine.

By the way, with just 10 units built, we are pretty sure the bike is sold out the moment you finished reading this.

 

QJMotor is finally getting the attention it deserved ever since MV Agusta unveiled the near-production Lucky Explorer 5.5 at this year’s EICMA.

The Lucky Explorer 5.5 is born thanks to the collaboration between MV and Qianjiang Motorcycles, the parent company of QJMotor and Benelli.

Underneath the 5.5 sits a 550cc parallel-twin engine, the same platform taken from Benelli’s TRK 502 and QJMotor ST500.

In the latest development, the Chinese motorcycle manufacturer is said to be working on a new 400cc platform based on new type-approval documents published in China.

Usually, no one bats an eye but considering that it could also be the perfect basis for small displacement MV in the future, any new development from QJMotor is treated as crucial.

Yet to disclose even in China, the new motorcycle goes under the name QJ400GS-J but could also be renamed as GS400RR based on the decals on the fairing.

According to the documents, the new motorcycle features a 400cc parallel-twin engine and makes 44hp.

Interestingly the GS400RR is also equipped with a single-sided swingarm, something that could perfectly be fitted on an MV Agusta.

After the success of Kawasaki’s Ninja ZX-25R, the Japanese firm is said to be working on another 250cc four-cylinder engine.

The ZX-25R was a huge success since its launch and probably the most powerful quarter-litre bike to date.

It’s probably thanks to the Ninja success, Team Green is rumoured to be developing a naked version of the 250cc screamer.

Similar to the ZX-25R, we can assume the quarter-litre naked bike feature the same high-spec goodies such as premium inverted forks, radially mounted brake callipers and quickshifter.

Nonetheless, the new motorcycle will feature the same 250cc four-cylinder engine capable of producing 51hp @ 15,500rpm and 22.9Nm @ 14,500rpm.

Based on how strong the ongoing rumour is, we can expect that the development of the new motorcycle is already underway.

If you are a collector of anything Suzuki, then perhaps this news is for you.

The Hamamatsu factory is set to release an extremely limited-edition 100th Anniversary helmet soon.

Based on the Arai RX-7 and limited to just 100 units worldwide, a total of 30 units will be sold exclusively via lottery in Japan.

For those who are wishing to apply for the Japanese lottery, there is an application on Suzuki Japan’s website however there are certain qualifications you need to meet before applying.

Apart from you MUST live in Japan, anyone who wants to apply needs to have a credit card that Suzuki accepts and only one application per person is accepted.

The lottery application period will range between January 11 2022 and January 25 2022, with the chosen application will be announced on January 31 2022.

However, Suzuki fans located outside of Japan need to contact local dealers for further information.

The limited edition helmet is priced at JPY143,000 (RM5,314).

Yamaha has unveiled the Crosser 150 in Brazil, an affordable adventure motorcycle suitable for the country’s congested urban street.

Apart from its capability to take on various road conditions, Yamaha has added another extra feature. The Crosser 150 can run on different types of fuel such as gasoline, ethanol or both.

The new feature will allow local riders to go the extra mile without worry.

Thanks to the lightweight 149cc air-cooled, single-cylinder engine that makes 13hp, the Crosser 150 has enough power to commute daily around the city as well as going on an off-road adventure.

Power is sent to the rear via a rudimentary 5-speed manual transmission.

The off-road capabilities are further enhanced with a long-travel suspension consisting of a telescopic unit up front and a preload-adjustable monoshock.

Other important features include:

  • one-piece saddle
  • high handlebars
  • front and rear disc brakes
  • single-channel ABS

Currently, the Crosser 150 is only available in Brazil and is priced at USD2,772 (RM11.5k).

Justin Bieber has just inked a deal with Vespa to put his own spin on the iconic scooter.

Still only 27 years old, Bieber has amassed millions of fans all over who called themselves ‘Beliebers’. On ‘Instagram’, the American singer has a total of 202 million followers.

Despite his past shenanigans, the man deserved a huge amount of respect for what he is today, an icon not just in the music industry but also brave enough to openly discuss his struggles with mental health and addiction which also prompt others who are struggling to come forth for help.

Nevertheless, his love for motorcycles including owning one of the limited edition Vespa X Sean Wotherspoon makes him an ideal candidate for the next collab with the Italian brand.

“My fans know how much I love the sport: skateboarding, hockey, basketball, BMX.

“I’ve always been attracted to that mix of style, grace and speed. I’m thrilled to give my touch to the iconic Vespa design,” said Bieber.

The Vespa X Justin Bieber special edition is set to debut in early 2022.

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