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Triumph X Beeline Announce Joint Collaboration For Unique Navigation System

Award-winning navigation system, Beeline and British motorcycle manufacturer, Triumph Motorcycles announced a new collaboration for a unique Triumph-branded navigation system.

The system is designed to provide every Triumph owners to experience an easy to use navigation system.

Apart from providing assistance, the robust alloy design is perfect for all Triumph motorcycles, mainly the Bonneville range.

While other navigation systems can be a turn-off as it usually comes with a huge display affecting your view of the motorcycle dashboard, the Beeline system is very minimal and almost blends in with your Triumph motorcycle’s overall look.

The package comes in a circular alloy case with waterproof and shockproof construction capable of withstanding any riding condition and can be easily mounted on your motorcycle with a simple quick-release system.

You can easily access its navigation features by downloading the Beeline app, pair the device, choose your destination, and press go. According to Triumph, the system comes with glove-friendly buttons.

Despite the compact size, it comes with 30-hour battery life, while every new purchase includes a 2-year warranty and free lifetime software update.

Apart from accessing its navigation features, riders can also view the speedometer, clock and trip computer.

Ducati Introduces A Wide Selection Of Accessories For The All-New Monster, Launching In Malaysia Soon?

The all-new Ducati Monster now comes with a wide selection of accessories designed to enhance the technical characteristics and overall look of the bike.

Like the previous Monster, the latest accessories available in the Ducati Performance catalogue allows owners to customize the 2021 sport naked according to their liking.

Two customization sets to choose from, for starters, the Pixel kit and the GP kit, with the latter, offers your Monster with Ducati Corse racing DNA.

Both customization kits are available for all three colours of the Monster and Monster Plus.

You can also upgrade the 2021 Monster with Euro 5 standard Termignoni homologated silencer and Termingnoni racing exhaust (for track use only).

To complete the look, you may also get your hands on a series of accessories from Rizoma consisting of handlebar balancing weights, footpegs, brake fluid and clutch fluid reservoirs.

Meanwhile, Ducati Malaysia is expected to launch the 2021 Ducati Monster at the start of Q4, including the wide range of customization.

The Monster will set to join the new Multistrada V4 (launching soon) and the Streetfighter V4 currently available at Ducati Malaysia alongside the Panigale V4 and Panigale V2.

Subaru To Develop A Flying Motorcycle, New Patent Reveals

Back in the mid-’80s, M.A.S.K was one of the most popular animated television series as it emphasised operating vehicles capable of transforming into another form of transportation.

One of the most popular vehicle in the lineup was the Condor, a lime green motorcycle capable of transforming into a one-man assault helicopter.

While it may seem a bit of a stretch back in the ’80s, latest reports suggest we might be able to see a working ‘flying motorcycle’ soon enough.

It appears Japanese automotive manufacturer Subaru has filed a patent application for a motorcycle that also functions as a flying vehicle.

Filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office last month, the document describes a motorcycle that will have vertical take-off and landing capabilities.

According to reports, the plane wings will tuck to its side while in motorcycle mode but will extend outward once ready to fly.

Interestingly, the ‘flying motorcycle’ will be powered by an internal combustion engine instead of an all-electric powertrain.

Despite the excitement behind Subaru’s latest design concept, it might take years of proper planning before the project can really take off.

Nevertheless, we can’t help but feel excited that manufacturers are planning to bring the Condor to life in years to come.

(source: RR)

MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo Admits To Turning Down Petronas SRT Deal

Three-time MotoGP World Champion, Jorge Lorenzo, revealed how he turned down the approach from Petronas Sepang Racing Team (PSRT) in 2018.

Speaking in the latest episode of his 99seconds on Youtube, Lorenzo admitted that he left Yamaha to join Ducati at the start of 2017 to become one of the riders to win titles with different manufacturers.

However, the Spaniard struggled to adapt to the unique handling of the Desmosedici GP machine, which he admitted in his YouTube vlog.

“In 2018, I was the rider who had the best starts, braked later than anyone and put the bike upright first to use all of Ducati’s power, meaning I accelerated the best, but I suffered from the same problem again and again.

“I had arm fatigue during the races, and that made me slow my pace very much and also a turning problem that made the front wheel not want to turn in the same way as the rear.

“Supposedly this was caused by the aerodynamics, those large wings that Ducati had, which made a type of turbulence in the middle of the corner, at maximum lean, and with worn tyres, it made it very difficult,” he explained.

Expecting the axe from Ducati the following season, Lorenzo admitted there were in-depth talks with PSRT, who prepared to build the bike around him.

“I didn’t really feel like [joining Petronas] because I’d already been in the official Yamaha team and it seemed like a step back. Everything seemed black…. All my thoughts were negative. I didn’t see the light at the end of the tunnel,” he added.

According to Lorenzo, his future took an unexpected turn when HRC boss, Alberto Puig, reached out to him during the mid-season test between French and Italian GP.

Interestingly, Honda was keen to hire Lorenzo to replace Dani Pedrosa, but the rider was asked to kept it a secret despite his manager continuing working on the PSRT deal.

“I received a surprise call from Alberto Puig, who told me that he didn’t want me to get too excited but joining the Honda team in 2019 was a possibility.

“He still had to work with the Japanese team, but they said the option was interesting, and that the most important obstacle, that I had already anticipated, was that Marquez could supposedly veto me from joining. But they had already spoken with Marc and he had no problem about me joining the team,” said Lorenzo.

BMW CE-04 Electric Scooter Caught Testing On Public Roads

BMW Motorrad set to amplify the two-wheel electric industry with the CE-04 as images of the electric scooter have emerged.

Interestingly, while other manufacturers tend to ‘overhaul’ the overall look of a motorcycle from the original concept design, BMW took a different approach.

The production product remains faithful to the concept bike revealed in November last year based on these spy shots.

The CE-04 retains the same front panel highlighted by the V-shaped headlights and a boxy profile that intentionally designed to accentuates the massive battery hiding underneath the body.

BMW Motorrad is yet to disclose further details of the CE-04; however, we expect the German automaker will officially reveal the all-new electric scooter later this year.

(source: IndianAutoBlog)

MotoGP: Ducati Announces Jack Miller Contract Renewal For 2022

After securing two wins this year, Ducati’s Jack Miller has been handed a contract renewal for 2022.

Despite a shaky start to the season, Miller secured an impressive back-to-back win at Jerez and Le Mans, making him the only Australian to do so after Casey Stoner back in 2012.

Miller now sits at fourth in the championship standings with 64 points after five rounds.

“I’m thrilled to be able to continue my adventure with the Ducati Lenovo Team for another season.

“Wearing these colours is really an honour for me, and being able to win the last two races with the Desmosedici GP was really a dream.

“This wouldn’t have been possible without the great support I’ve always received from Ducati and the entire team in recent months,” said the Australian.

Meanwhile, Ducati Corse General Manager Luigi Dall’Igna also shared his excitement.

“Miller certainly one of the riders who manage to interpret our Desmosedici GP in the best possible way.

“Our goal remains the world title, as always and we believed that with Jack and Pecco, we can continue to fight for the world championship in 2022,” he said.