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MV Agusta has officially announced its intention of diving into the adventure-bike scene with the introduction of two near-production prototypes at EICMA.

The Italian brand latest ADV bike comes in two variants, the Lucky Explorer 9.5 and Lucky Explorer 5.5.

 

Despite MV Agusta yet to reveal any production date, reports suggest that the Lucky Explorer will be 2022 models.

Meanwhile, the larger Lucky Explorer 9.5 features a new 931cc 3-cylinder powerplant derived from MV’s 800cc range, while the Lucky Explorer 5.5 was born from the Italian firm partnership with a Chinese motorcycle manufacturer Qianjiang Motorcycle, the owner of Benelli and QJ Motor.

The Lucky Explorer 5.5 features a 550cc parallel-twin that is said to be the basis of every entry-level MV Agusta’s bike in the future.

Lucky Explorer 9.5

*Lucky Explorer 9.5

Born from the Italian firm 800cc triple, MV Agusta has increased the bore and stroke and adopted a new crankshaft and cylinder head to build the new 931cc engine.

The engine has also been tuned to deliver better torque than power, with a claim of 123hp @ 10,000rpm and a 102Nm @ 7,000rpm.

While it may be in its prototype stage, the Lucky Explorer 9.5 resembles the upcoming Ducati DesertX.

Interestingly enough, the DesertX runs on 937cc Testaretta V-Twin, similar to the Lucky Project 9.5 931cc triple.

The bike also adopts the same Lucky Strike-inspired colours featured on the Cagiva Elefant, which is not a coincidence as both MV Agusta and Ducati were owned by the Castiglioni family back in the day.

The 9.5 will also come with two types of transmission, a Rekluse automatic clutch and a semi-automatic electronic actuated transmission similar to the Honda CRF1100L Africa Twin DCT’s.

Other exciting features include:

  • aluminium dual-sided swingarm
  • 21″ front wheels and 18″ rear wheels
  • 1,580mm wheelbase

Lucky Explorer 5.5

*Lucky Explorer 5.5

Developed in collaboration with Qianjiang Motorcycles, reports suggest that the Lucky Explorer 5.5 prototype shares the same engine and frame from Benelli’s TRK 502.

However, MV Agusta developed the 550cc parallel-twin by increasing the bore and stroke to 70.5mm x 71mm from the TRK’s 69mm x 66.8mm.

Nonetheless, the overall design of the 5.5 is miles ahead of the TRK 502, and it also features higher specifications, including a top of line Brembo brakes.

Despite no announcement being made regarding the availability of the two motorcycles, we can safely assume that we are going to see them soon enough.

Dorna has debuted a refreshed brand for the WorldSBK Championship including a new SBK logo.

Designed by British firm Designwerk, the new logo is a classic take from when the championship debuted back in 1989.

The WorldSBK also features a new tagline, “We Make Excitement” to reinvent the level of excitement after Toprak Razgatlioglu ends Jonathan Rea 6-year dominance in the championship.

According to reports, the brand refresh is an effort to appeal to a new generation of motorcycle racing enthusiasts and make the WorldSBK more appealing motorsport.

WorldSBK is currently the third-most-popular motorsport behind Formula 1 and MotoGP.

“The refresh of our brand identity has meant a step further towards times to come, along with our fans, whilst preserving our traditional brand image made of passion, energy and spontaneity.

“A brand refresh is a major undertaking and we’re pleased to have reached our goals: the need for a consistent and coherent visual language for all the channels our brand is present on was obvious.

“The evolution of our logo and overall Brand Identity remains true to our core values while assimilating the ways our fans interact with SBK, watching it on TV, playing it as a videogame or enjoying it on social media. More than ever, we make excitement,” Francesco Valentino, Head of WorldSBK Commercial & Marketing.

Track junkies would be happy to know that the exciting Yamaha YZF-R6 continue to be offered as a track-only machine for 2022.

2022 Yamaha R6 Race

The R6 Race is basically a strip down street bike R6 to make it a track-only race bike.

In other words, the Japanese firm removed the headlight, mirrors and license plate holder to make it a ready to race track machine.

Despite being available in just an all-black colour scheme, the R6 Race maintains the same feature as the previous street-legal R6 which includes KYB suspension, 4-pot front callipers with 320mm disc and Yamaha’s electronic package.

2022 Yamaha R6 GYTR

The Yamaha R6 GYTR is for those wanting that little bit of extra as it is fitted with Yamaha’s wide range of accessories.

Other than it features a programmable superstock race ECU, the R6 GYTR is equipped with a host of racing parts which includes a cowling set, wire harness, interface cable, on/off switch, AIS plug set, ABS emulator, keyless fuel cap, seat cushion, adjustable race rear set, ECU set and most importantly, Akrapovic full race exhaust system.

It also features stainless steel brake line, shifting kit, sprocket protector, brake lever guard, DID gold race chain, paddock stand hooks and a paddock stand.

Your prayers have been answered as the folks at Mattighofen is currently working on a road-legal version of the previously track-only KTM RC 8C.

The Austrian company recently made a wave with the so-called ‘track-only and ‘limited-edition RC 8C; however, it left many fans a little bit disappointed.

However, in the latest development, KTM is finally making a road version of the RC 8C, as proven by these spy shots shared by a German publication, motorradonline.de.

The road version looks excellent despite missing out on the vibrant KTM orange featured on the track-only RC 8C.

Looking closely, the bike features the same swingarm and frame found in the 890 Duke, replacing the bespoke frame available on the RC 8C track machine. A reasonable move, considering the frame is too expensive to produce in mass.

While the fairing seems similar to the RC 8C, it’s hard to figure out in detail how the bike would turn out at the end.

Nonetheless, considering that KTM will not feature at this year EICMA, it’s hard to tell when will the bike be unveiled, but we’ll be sure to bring you all the latest updates, so stay tuned!

(Source: MotorradOnline.de)

Small-displacement scooter is a no-brainer, they are affordable, easy to maintain and most importantly the perfect daily commuter especially around Asia.

So it’s not a surprise that the small capacity scooter (150cc and below) are among the most popular type of commuters around the region, especially in India.

Suzuki recently launched the new Avenis 125cc scooter in an effort to strengthen its place in the market.

Powered by 125cc single-cylinde engine with electronic fuel-injection, the motorcycle makes 8.5hp @ 6,750rpm and 10Nm @ 5,500rpm.

It also weighs at just 106 kilograms, making it the perfect machine to swift around town.

The Avenis also feature Bluetooth smartphone pairing which allows access to turn-by-turn navigation, WhatsApp alert and call notification making it one of the most advanced small capacity scooters available in the market right now.

We are not going to lie, there’s tonnes of motorcycle engine oil products available in the market right now. Choosing one is as difficult as choosing a life partner. 

So we are here to help you sort out the mess by recommending a newly improved CASTROL POWER1 ULTIMATE engine oil.

You might think that this is just another paid article and we have no choice but to only talk about the good stuff. 

Frankly, we can only focus on the good stuff since it’s just so good! No joke, this is some really cool, good stuff right here.

So here are the 5 reasons the new CASTROL POWER1 ULTIMATE should be the go-to engine oil for your bike.

 





  1. Excellent Acceleration

Let’s be honest, we always hope that the engine oil we use could at least improve acceleration to some extent, despite it not being meant for that particular purpose.

Well, interestingly enough the Castrol POWER1 ULTIMATE does just that as it has been proven through data to exceed the performance of other lubricants, and this claim has been tested using Honda CBR300 engine over a 30 second full throttle acceleration.

  1. Excellent Protection

The main purpose of a lubricant is to protect the engine, if it’s unable to do that well we suggest just throw it away (properly of course, never down a drain).

Engine oil  protects engine surfaces, reduces friction and heat when it comes into contact with each other.

Reduced friction ultimately results in less wear and tear of engine parts, resulting in lower cost of maintenance and repairs. 

The CASTROL POWER1 ULTIMATE fully synthetic oil provides 50% better wear protection versus industry limits! If that is not cool, we are not sure what is.

 

 

  1. Smooth Riding

When it comes to engine oils, nothing rings truer than the saying, “Good things are not cheap, and cheap things are not good”. 

Engine lubricants by any means are not cheap (we are talking about the top quality ones) thus you might feel cheated if the end result is not up to your standard.

But good lubricants are expensive simply because of the amount of research and development that has been poured into developing a particular product, ensuring its end product will perform and provide the necessary protection and performances needed every time, all the time.

With consistent protection and performance in place, you’ll be assured that your ride will be smoother as the CASTROL POWER1 ULTIMATE enables smooth clutch engagement.

  1. Keeps Engine Cool

Ever wonder why it is easier to breathe in colder climates than warmer ones? Your engine feels the same way too. 

The difference of a few degrees results in better performance and fuel efficiency. To the rider, it’s a difference he can feel from the seat, making him more comfortable and worry less about performance and whether the engine is fully protected.

The CASTROL POWER1 ULTIMATE stood against an extreme 12,000km test, hence demonstrating a brilliant temperature control performance.

 

  1. Enduring Performance

A good engine oil shouldn’t rob your engine of its power. 

A top notch lubricant should have good viscosity and flow properties, to help eliminate frictional losses.

The CASTROL POWER1 ULTIMATE maintains 95% of its original performance after enduring a 48,000km race track durability test, thus showcasing enduring performance capabilities.

The riders will feel that the engine has a better revving especially when the throttle is open.

Now you might wonder, “How much is this going to cost me?”.

Frankly, we think the benefits will outweigh its price tag over the maintenance and repair cost in the long run as well as improved performance and enhanced ride experience by a large factor especially if this engineered liquid is going into the heart and soul of your dream bike.

Last but not least, do remember to check out the CASTROL POWER1 ULTIMATE at your nearest Castrol Bike Point or you can just get them HERE at Castrol Official Store in Shopee.

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