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MV Agusta has unveiled the latest version of the Rush with a revised engine and electronics, including a new colour scheme.

Although the 998cc inline-four engine derived from the Brutale 1000 RR now adheres to Euro 5 regulations, MV Agusta claimed the motorcycle still maintain the same power output of 208hp at 13,000rpm and 116Nm at 11,000rpm.

The hyper naked motorcycle also comes with a new camshaft timing which improves low-end and mid-range torque.

According to MV Agusta, the 2021 Rush also packs with DLC-coated valve guides to reduce friction and improve reliability.

The unique ‘lenticular disc’ rear wheel also remains on the 2021 model, including the round LED headlight and trimmed tail section.

The updated Rush also comes with a jet-inspired paint job that can be paired with an (optional) AGV helmet and a bomber style jacket.

Every purchase of the new Rush also comes with a race kit consisting of an SC exhaust and dedicated racing ECU that will help boost the horsepower to 209hp.

Other exciting features include:

  • 3rd generation EAS 3.0 electronic gearbox
  • Ohlins suspension
  • Brembo Stylema callipers with twin 320mm disc
  • GPS and Bluetooth connectivity
  • 5.5″ TFT display

The 2021 MV Agusta Rush 1000 Limited Edition is priced at EUR38,000 (RM192,400).

Yamaha recently revealed the 2022 YZF-R7 after months of speculations.

Despite the R badge, the R7 is actually an MT-07 clad in a full-fairing body panel as the motorcycle shares the same CP2 689cc engine and offer the same 72.3hp and 67.9Nm.

However, before the dust settled, fans already asking about the possibility of an R9, powered by the CP3 889cc engine found on the MT-09.

While there is no confirmation Yamaha even considering a bigger version of the R7, a mechanic with a Yamaha dealership in Veneto, Italy, decided to build his own R9M using the Japanese CP3 powerplant.

 

Jacopo Marzaro took the Tracer 900 GT and stripped the sport tourer down to its bone before constructing a new subframe and upgrading the suspension with Ohlins fork legs and Ohlins monoshock.

Marzaro completes the R9 with a new Akrapovic exhaust system and ECU modifications to fit the R image, instantly boosting the power from 115hp to 140hp.

Interestingly, the fairing kit and livery were all done by hand in an effort to custom fit the Tracer 900 GT chassis.

Valentino Rossi will decide whether to continue racing beyond the 2021 MotoGP amid his worst start to a season.

The Italian made the switch from factory Yamaha to Petronas Sepang Racing Team (PSRT) at the end of last season that sees Fabio Quartararo heading the other way.

Despite getting the factory treatment with the M1, the seven-time MotoGP champion is yet to finish a race within the top ten after five rounds. Meanwhile, his partner, Franco Morbidelli, managed to secure a podium finish in Jerez onboard the old A-spec M1.

Nevertheless, Rossi revealed that he would decide on his future during the summer break.

“Speaking with Petronas and Yamaha it’s more half-season, because after nine races we have the summer break and I think I will decide for next year in that period, after nine races,” said Rossi.

Rossi currently sits at 19th place in the championship standings with 9 points together with Miguel Oliveira and his half brother, Luca Marini.

(source: Visordown)

Ducati has updated the Hypermotard 950 range to meet the Euro 5 regulation standards while introducing an all-new livery for the SP.

The Bologna-based manufacturer took some time to introduce the revised Hypermotard after focusing 2020 on the all-new Monster and Multistrada V4.

However, Ducati could not pick a better time to reveal the updated hooligan machine as the Italian marquee about to kickstart its 2021 WorldSBK campaign.

Despite the transition to Euro 5, the Testastretta 11-degree twin-cylinder engine continues to splash 114hp at 9,000rpm and 96Nm at 7,250rpm.

Meanwhile, the SP received a new colour scheme and graphic inspired by Ducati racing DNA in MotoGP.

Apart from the updated graphics, the SP is 2kg lighter and 20mm higher seats than the Standard and RVE variants.

The SP also comes with the top of the range Ohlins suspension, Marchesini forged wheels and Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) EVO as standard.

Singapore will introduce a stricter emission regulation starting from April 1 2023, in an effort to reduce air pollution.

According to Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA), every motorcycle registered before July 1 2003, is affected.

“These motorcycles can continue to be used until June 30 2028, as long as they meet the tightened in-use emission standards,” said NEA in a statement.

The new ruling also applies to every foreign motorcycle.

“This is similar to current rules requiring foreign motorcycles to adhere to the same exhaust noise limit as local motorcycles and not to emit any smoke or visible vapour,” explained the agency.

However, motorcycle registered after July 1 is covered by the new regulations.

Nonetheless, every motorcycle registered before July 1 2003, will be banned from the road starting July 1 2028.

Meanwhile, the Singaporean government offers SGD3,500 (RM10,800) for owners who de-register their old motorcycle earlier.

Building on the success of the ZX-25R, Japanese motorcycle manufacturer, Kawasaki is planning to develop a 400cc version dubbed the ZX-4R.

According to reports by Young Machine, Kawasaki is planning to develop the new model by increasing the bore of the ZX-25R, changing the piston and the crank and pairing it to an updated ECU.

Although this is purely speculation Young Machine rarely gets it wrong and we expect the inline-four version of the motorcycle will produce higher power and torque than the current Ninja 400.

Despite the ZX-25R already making wave around Asia including South East Asia, the bike is yet to make its way to Malaysia.

Nevertheless, a 400cc version of the ZX-25R is definitely something to be excited about.

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