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Team Green finally lifted the cover off the all-new middle-weight retro motorcycle, the Kawasaki Z650RS.

Injecting the same retro DNA from the Z900RS that was introduced back in 2018, the Z650RS also features the reliable parallel-twin 649cc engine found on Z650 and Ninja 650.

The twin-engine was re-tuned for low and mid rev response but continue to deliver 67hp @ 8,000rpm and 65.7Nmm @ 6,500rpm.

Like its Z650 and Ninja 650 cousin, the Z650RS is equipped with the same 41mm front fork and horizontal link rear shock with preload-adjustable.

Braking is done by a dua twin-piston front callipers clamping on a 300mm disc while governed by a dual-channel Bosch ABS.

Other features include:

  • assist/slipper clutch
  • 820mm seat height
  • full LED light setup
  • classic analogue dial with digital display

According to Kawasaki, the Z650RS is available from GBP7,549 (RM43k) in the UK.

 

Ducati Malaysia announced a 3-months warranty extension for Ducati owners whose warranty periods are ending between August and September 2021.

The 3-months extension is an initiative by Ducati Malaysia to help owners who might have struggled to meet maintenance requirements during the Movement Control Order (MCO).

“Our owners and customers have maintained strong support for the Ducati brand in Malaysia, and we felt that it was our responsibility to extend as much assistance as we could in return as we navigate through the challenges of the recent pandemic.

“This ecosystem of supportiveness is the kind of collaboration that will pave the way for even more joyous experiences ahead,” said Dennis Michael, Head of Company Ducati Malaysia.

Ducati customers can reach out to any official Ducati Service centre to schedule an appointment.

Any identified issue will be repaired within the scope of the warranty coverage only. However, Ducati Malaysia will offer a 15% discount on spare parts and non-warrantable components.

Customers who have scheduled appointments will also be entitled to a 35% discount on Ducati Accessories and Apparel.

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has launched a special operation code named ‘Ops Merah’ to combat red-light violators.

The nationwide operation was announced by JPJ Deputy Director-General of Planning and Operations, Aedy Fadly Ramli.

“The nationwide record for traffic light violations in 2019 was 22,656 cases and compounds were issued. In 2020, the number somewhat reduced to 12,764 cases due to the enforcement of the Movement Control Order (MCO),” he said.

In Terengganu alone, beating a red light was the second-highest offence as of August this year with 476 cases.

According to Section 79 of the Road Transport Act (APJ) 1987, individuals who are caught violating a red light can be subject to a maximum compound of RM300 and a court fine (not exceeding) RM2,000.

(Source: NST)

 

Yamaha WorldSBK rider, Toprak Razgatlioglu, has unveiled to Jonathan Rea that he will ride the Yamaha MotoGP factory machine at the end of the season.

The Turkish rider met with Rea at the Barcelona round and exchanged a few words before casually revealed that he received the opportunity to ride the Yamaha YZR-M1.

“I’ll try the M1 at the end of the season. I’ll do it to understand the bike and how it works; maybe I won’t even like it,” said the Turks.

The conversation was recorded on Rea’s YouTube channel, which you can checkout below:

While it may be exciting to see Razgatlioglu onboard the M1, knowing that he already penned a two-year extension to remain in WorldSBK, this could be just an effort to allow him to taste at MotoGP.

Nonetheless, we might see him in the world championship in a couple of years.

Aprilia did really well in generating a buzz for the upcoming Tuareg 660 by placing it in an obscured box and putting it on display at the EICMA 2019.

However, it took more than a year for the Noale-company to unveiled the Tuareg 660, as it finally broke cover in July 2021.

While it shows the overall aesthetic of the motorcycle, Aprilia refrained from disclosing any information about the bike except we know it is powered by the same 660cc parallel-twin engine and fitted with a 21″ front wheel.

In the latest development, Aprilia has just dropped a 2.44-minute video of the upcoming Tuareg 660 titled ‘The Concept’ on its official YouTube channel.

In the video, Cristian Romeo Barelli, Brand Manager of Aprilia, talk us through the design process and how it came to know as the Tuareg without revealing detailed aspect of the bike.

As the Italian firm already confirmed attendance at this year EICMA 2021, we’ll have to wait for Aprilia to unveil the full details later officially.

Chinese-Swedish car manufacturer Lynk & Co has revealed the company first-ever motorcycle based on Benelli’s TNT 600.

The Geely-owned company made history as the first Chinese manufacturer to claim an FIA world title win at the World Touring Car Cup (WTCR) back in 2019.

Unveiled in China, the motorcycle appears to be the same as the TNT 600, but some added Lynk & Co graphics and livery.

While this could signal the firm’s intentions to build its own motorcycle, the company might offer them the same ownership scheme that they applied for Lynk & Co cars in China.

Apart from selling their cars conventionally, the scheme allows customers to own their cars on a monthly basis.

The company expanded into the European market last year and plans to enter the US soon. For example, customers can own the Lynk 01 car for just EUR500 a month, complete with insurance, tax and maintenance costs.

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