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Benelli is making great strides in 2022, with over 8,522 new motorcycles registered in Italy.

  • Benelli sold more than 8,000 units in the first six months of 2022.
  • The TRK 502 is the brand’s most famous motorcycle, with more than 4,000 units registered in Italy in 2022.

According to the company, the sales projection marks a six per cent increase compared to last year’s period.

For a company that Chinese-based QJ Motors own, the numbers certainly seem that Italian riders are satisfied with the brand.

Thanks to the trust, Benelli became the best-selling motorcycle brand in Italy for the first six months of 2022.

Moreover, for a brand that has to compete with big players like Ducati and Aprilia, becoming the best-selling motorcycle brand in Italy is a historical moment.

While some might question the authenticity of Benelli as an Italian brand, the reality is that plenty of companies are financed by other firms that is based elsewhere.

Considering Benelli is making great strides in terms of sales in Italy; clearly Italians are in love with the brand.

Interestingly, the TRK 502 has played a pivotal role in Benelli’s 2022 success so far. Out of the total, Benelli sold 4,436 units of the TRK 502 in the first six months of 2022.

“Today, we are facing a historic result. An extraordinary milestone, achieved thanks to the incredible commitment, passion and determination of all those who are part of this company,” said Benelli Italia sales manager Gianni Monini.

Honda is set to introduce the all-new Transalp 750 soon and is set to compete in the middleweight enduro motorcycle category.

  • the new Transalp 750 will fill the gap between Honda’s CB500X and CRF1100L Africa Twin.
  • the bike will run on a new parallel-twin engine built from the Africa Twin architecture. 

The Transalp 750 will compete against already popular Yamaha Tenere 700, KTM 890 Adventure, Tuareg 660 and BMW F 850 GS.

This time, new details have emerged, particularly about the engine of the upcoming motorcycle.

German publication, Motorrad Online, claimed that the Transalp 750 would feature a parallel-twin engine. While previous reports suggest that the machine is the same in the NC750X, the latest news suggests this is not the case.

Instead, the Japanese marquee developed a new engine based on the African Twin architecture.

That said, we could see the Transalp 750 appearing in two variants, standard manual transmission and DCT.

The Transalp 750 will finally fill the gap between Honda’s adventure-touring model range that includes the CB500X and CRF1100L Africa Twin.

Meanwhile, the publication suggests that the new Honda Transalp 750 will break cover at EICMA 2022.

Kawasaki is set to roll out the new generation Ninja 1000SX sports tourer motorcycle on July 15, 2022.

  • to feature a similar design language as the ZX-10R.
  • engine revised for improved power delivery and comfort. 

According to reports in Japan, the 2023 model will feature a sportier design with the engine and ergo’s updated for better performance and comfort.

Other notable upgrades include a new 4.3-inch TFT display and seats optimised for touring.

Moreover, the visual aspect of the 2023 Ninja 1000SX will be revised for a sportier stance with a visual comparison that could be made to an older variant of the ZX-10R sports bike.

Kawasaki already got rid of the bike’s two tailpipes configuration to just one, further mimicking the ZX-10R sports bike looks.

Powering the Ninja 1000SX will be a 1,043cc inline-four cylinder engine that packs a decent punch but is revised for better power delivery at the low and mid rev range.

Meanwhile, a Japanese publication, Bike News, reports that the new generation Ninja 1000SX will cost around JPY1,595,000 (RM51.7k).

HJC has established itself as one of the top brands in the motorcycle industry thanks to the firm vast array of helmets.

  • The HJC RPHA 11 now comes in Toothless, Green Goblin and Punisher graphics for 2022.
  • The RPHA 11 is HJC’s most popular and highly seek helmet thanks to its menacing designs like Venom, Carnage and Joker.

However, what sets HJC apart from the rest is perhaps the multitude of graphics to pick from. The Korean-based company is famous for its themed helmets from the likes of Marvel, DC, Disney and Pixar.

Currently, the company’s flagship RPHA 11 helmets comes in Captain America, Deadpool, Monster Inc, and, not to forget, Star Wars graphics.

This time, the already impressive repertoire of cartoon and superhero characters will join by three new graphics.

Marvel characters, Green Goblin and Punisher, including Toothless from the movie How To Train Your Dragon, are the latest lineup for 2022.

The Green Goblin showcased the most vibrant graphics among the three new designs, combining the classic green and purple colours associated with the iconic villain from Spiderman’s franchise.

While the Toothless graphics look cute and clean, the iconic Skull logo from The Punisher is robably our favourite. The overall design looks neat and, most importantly, bad-ass.

Currently, there’s no word when will all three new graphics make its way to our shores but once they do, we be sure to let you know about it!

Chinese motorcycle manufacturer Voge has introduced the 2022 Valico 300 Rally variant in Italy.

  • the 300 Rally now joins the base strim in Italy.
  • features 292cc single-cylinder engine that puts out 28.6hp and 25Nm. 

The Rally variant will now join the based model launched just one month ago in the country.

Powered by the same engine as the standard trim, the Valico 300 Rally features a 292cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled, four-stroke engine that pumps a respectable 28.6hp @ 9,000rpm and 25Nm @ 6,500rpm.

The drivetrain is mated to a six-speed manual transmission with the engine fed from an 11L fuel tank. In addition, Voge claimed that the Rally could reach around 300 kilometres with a full tank of gas.

Like the base model, the Valico 300 Rally is fitted with high-strength steel tubes, an upside-down front fork with 205mm of travel, and an adjustable preload mono-shock at the rear.

Braking is done with a single axial-mounted calliper with a 265mm disc at the front and 220mm disc at the rear and regulated by a dual-channel ABS. The ABS can also be deactivated. 

Considering the Rally is a motorcycle built for gnarly road conditions, the Valico 300 Rally features all the necessary aspects to make it off-road capable, including a 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheel, 1,430mm wheelbase and seat height of 905mm. Weighs just 150kg (dry), the Rally is suitable for not only experienced riders but also beginners.

Other notable features include:

  • digital LCD instrument cluster
  • USB port
  • handleguards
  • halogen headlamps with LED taillights

According to Voge, the Valico 300 Rally is available in Italy for a recommended selling price of EUR4,440 (RM20.4k). 

 

Last week, TVS Motor Company was said to be launching a cruiser-styled motorcycle in India, dubbed the Ronin. 

  • The TVS Ronin is a neo-retro scrambler.
  • To feature USD forks and alloy wheels, including a compact instrument cluster.

However, the third biggest two-wheel maker in India has revealed that the upcoming Ronin is not a production version of the Zeppelin concept cruiser but instead a neo-retro scrambler.

According to the latest leaked images, the Ronin scrambler will feature:

  • golden USD fork
  • upright riding ergonomics
  • multi-spoke alloy wheels
  • single-piece saddle
  • circular LED headlight
  • compact instrument cluster
  • engine bash plate

Although the exact specifications remain unknown, based on reports, the Ronin will run an air and oil-cooled 223cc single-cylinder engine capable of producing around 20hp and 20Nm.

The all-new TVS Ronin will be launched in India on 6 July 2022.

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