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Fabio Quartararo has been crowned the 2021 MotoGP World Champion after closest rival Francesco Bagnaia crashed out of the Misano lead with just four laps to go.

Bagnaia needed to outscore Monster Energy Yamaha rider by three points to keep the championship title fight alive and was set on course to do it as he led from pole for the first 22 laps.

However, a mistake at Turn 15 ended all of the Italian hopes as he crashed, which also paved the way for 6-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez to win the Misano round.

Quartararo managed to make his way up to 3rd place before losing his spot to the emerging Enea Bastianini, who took the last spot on the podium behind Pol Espargaro.

Meanwhile, Quartararo delivered Yamaha’s first MotoGP world title since Jorge Lorenzo’s 2015 championship win.

At the end of the race, the former Petronas Sepang Racing Team (SRT) rider was also congratulated by Malaysian team principal Datuk Razlan Razali and team manager Johan Stigefelt.

Quartararo spent two seasons with SRT’s before moving to the factory seat this season.

Moto Guzzi V7 Stone Centenario is now available in Malaysia via the official distributor, Didi Resources and is priced at RM72,900.

The V7 Stone Centenario is a limited series motorcycle produced in celebration of the Guzzi 100 years of history.

Powered by an 850cc engine, the V7 Stone makes 65hp @ 6,800rpm and 73Nm @ 5,000rpm, a 25 per cent increase from the previous 52hp and 60Nm.

The V7 Stone also features a bigger cardan final drive and a wider real wheel including robust Kayaba twin shock absorbers.

Meanwhile, the two-tier saddle and improve frame ensure a comfier ride altogether for both riders and pillion.

Interestingly, the V7 Stone also comes equipped with a full LED light system and a DRL (daytime running light) in the shape of the Guzzi eagle.

Scorpio Electric has officially launched the X1 and is now available for pre-orders via its official website.

According to Joshua Goh, Deputy CEO of Scorpio Electric, the X1 marks the country bold step to the world of electric mobility.

“We are thrilled to be unveiling our first X1, from Singapore to the world Just like the most powerful star in the Scorpio constellation, the X1 will be a leader in her category.

“As the first Singapore electric vehicle brand, we continuously push boundaries to perfect design, performance and technology.

“We are one step closer to sharing our vision with our riders – a future electric mobility that was unperceivable,” he said.

According to the Singaporean firm, the X1 can hit a top speed of 105kp/h and able to reach a range of 200km with every full charge.

Other exciting features include:

  • keyless entry
  • remote bike lock
  • real-time bike information
  • smart navigation
  • vehicle locator
  • anti-theft alert

In November, Kawasaki is set to unveil the next-generation H2 SX at EICMA 2021, as confirmed by new type-approval documents.

While it may not unveil the design cue, it reveals several vital features, including the adoption of radar sensor technology by Bosch.

The technology will offer adaptive cruise control and blindspot detection, the same feature you will find on the Ducati Multistrada V4 S, KTM 1290 Super Adventure R and BMW R 1250 RT.

Elsewhere, the H2 SX continues to deliver 197hp from its supercharged 998cc engine.

However, according to reports, Team Green has reworked the engine to ensure a smoother and quieter power flow than its predecessor.

The Japanese firm is also rumoured to introduce three new models alongside the H2 SX at EICMA, possibly the new generation ZX-6R.

Ducati and Dorna Sports has announced a new partnership, with the Borgo Panigale factory is now the official supplier for the FIM Enel MotoE World Cup from 2023 to 2026.

The announcement came during a special press conference at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli attended by Ducati CEO, Claudio Domenicali and Dorna Sports CEO, Carmelo Ezpeleta.

It will also mark a new era for Ducati, taking a new challenge in electric racing which is the perfect test run for the Italian firm to adopt the same technology and innovation into a production bike.

“We are very proud of this agreement because, like every first, it represents a historic moment for our company.

“Ducati is always focused towards the future and every time it enters a new world it does so aiming to create the best-performing product possible.

“This agreement comes at the right time for Ducati, which has been studying electric powertrains for years, as it will allow us to develop within a controlled field: that of competition.

“We will work to give every participant in the FIM MotoE World Cup a high-performance, electric motorcycle and one made to exemplify being lightweight,” said Claudio Domenicali.

Triumph Motorcycles is soon to announce a new range of small and medium capacity bikes in collaboration with Indian firm Bajaj Auto.

Triumph penned a deal with Bajaj back in January 2020 to develop a new range of so-called ‘baby’ Triumph that would sit between 200 to 750cc model range.

While the Covid-19 pandemic has pushed back the new model’s unveiling, according to Triumph Motorcycles Head of Brand Management, Miles Perkins, plans are still on track.

“That’s going great guns, I have seen the development motorcycles and the prototype for those, it’s all on track.

“We haven’t yet confirmed exactly what the bikes are and exactly when we will launch them but the news is forthcoming soon,” he said.

Interestingly, the latest update suggests that the new range will be sold globally, dismissing the earlier reports that Triumph intends to target only the Asian markets.

Meanwhile, Triumph is currently busy updating its 2022 range starting with the recently launched new Tiger Sport 660. The British firm is also set to unveil the new Tiger 1200 range after dropping a few sets of teaser photos and videos of the new adventure bike.

(Source: Visordown)

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