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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.

German car manufacturer, Porsche, will soon enter the electric bike segment after acquiring a majority share in premium e-bike company, Greyp.

Porsche has held a 10% share in the Croatian e-bike manufacturer since 2018; however, the big move will now see the German carmaker taking the rapidly growing market aggressively.

However, according to reports, the transaction is still subject to the authorities’ approval.

Nonetheless, it signals Porsche intention to begin their dive into the e-bike market, as stated by Lutz Meschke, Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche AG.

“Our activities in the e-bike sector underline our consistent approach.

“Porsche has been a leading provider of plug-in hybrids for years; in 2019, we launched the first all-electric Porsche, the Taycan, and last year, one in three of the vehicles we delivered was fitted with an electric motor.

“Our ambitious goal is to have a CO2-neutral balance sheet across the entire value chain by 2030,” he said.

With the acquisition of Greyp, could we see Porsche-badge electric scooters or high-powered electric motorcycles from the company?

Toprak Razgatlioglu crowned 2021 WorldSBK champion after finishing second behind Jonathan Rea in Race 1 at Mandalika Circuit, Indonesia.

The win also witnesses Razgatlioglu becoming the first rider to beat Kawasaki’s Rea to the WorldSBK title since 2015.

The final round at Mandalika was delayed once again as the rain began to fall moments before the scheduled race before it finally get going 15 minutes later.

Rea made a brilliant start and took the lead before Turn 1 while Razgatlioglu pushed down to 4th place however the Pata Yamaha quickly made his move to take second place off Garrett Gerloff and Scott Redding.

With 2 laps to go, the Turkish rider began catching up to Rea however it wasn’t enough as Rea held on for the win while Redding took third place.

Nevertheless, it was enough for Razgatlioglu to take his first WorldSBK championship from Rea and also became the first Yamaha rider to win the title since Ben Spies in 2009.

Razgatlioglu also joins Fabio Quartararo in winning the world titles in the same season for Yamaha.

John McGuinness reportedly will make a surprise return to the factory Honda team for the 2022 Isle of Man TT.

The British rider currently is the second most successful rider at the iconic race with over 23 victories, just three shy of Joey Dunlop 26 wins.

McGuinness enjoyed most of his success with Honda stretching back to 2006 before it ended with an accident in 2018 where he broke his leg, four vertebrae and three ribs at the North West 200.

The 49-year-old rider return to action in high profile deals with cash-strapped Norton in 2018 before making a switch to Kawasaki in 2020.

However, his career with Team Green did not begin as that year’s Isle of Man TT got cancelled due to Covid-19.

With the 2021 edition also axed, free agent McGuinness was close to retiring however according to Northern Ireland’s ‘The Newsletter’ report, 2022 will see him back on a factory Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade.

This means that he will get his 100th start at next year TT.

“It’s been weird, coming up to my 100th start, so I’m feeling a little bit of pressure, but I shouldn’t really feel any pressure because it’s just going to be another race.

“I’ve nothing left to prove anymore and I just still love coming across, I still love riding the place and I still enjoy everything about it.

“I miss the people, I miss the bikes, the atmosphere – there’s only one place like it and the Isle of Man is so unique, and I’ve loved every minute of it,” he said.

BMW Motorrad recently introduced the latest motorcycle accessory called the ConnectedRide Cradle that allows riders to mount their smartphones while riding.

However, the mount (meant to fit most of the iPhone range, including the latest iPhone 13) could damage its camera as it is susceptible to strong vibrations.

Apple has already warned customers and manufacturers about the danger of a phone mount on motorcycles.

However, BMW still went ahead with the idea by introducing the ConnectedRide Cradle, a universal phone mount that allows smartphones to display controls and rea-time information about the bike via the Multi-Controller function.

The accessory is compatible with BMW’s R 1200 GS and R 1250 GS range.

Apple previously warned bike users that constant vibrations from motorcycles could damage the iPhone camera while mounted on any phone mount.

While some aftermarket phone mounts, such as the Quadlock, offers vibration dampener, it is unclear whether the latest accessory from BMW Motorrad has the same feature.

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