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If you plan to lay your hands on the limited edition KTM 1290 Super Duke RR, your luck has just run out.

This is because KTM took only 48 minutes to sell out all 500 units of the all-new 1290 Super Duke RR. Latest reports suggest the Austrian manufacturer received more than 500 orders for the RR.

In response to the overwhelming reception, KTM decided to open a waiting list in case of any cancellation from the 500 potential owners.

Although the 1290 Super Duke RR powered by the same 1,301cc powerplant produces 180hp and 140Nm found on the standard Super Duke R, the limited-edition machine is clad with carbon fibre bodywork.

Benelli Malaysia to compete in the super moped segment with the new R18i priced at RM7,999.

Unlike 150cc powering the RFS150i, the R18i is packed with a 174cc single-cylinder four-stroke engine capable of producing 18hp @ 9,500rpm, and 15.1Nm @ 7,000rpm mated to a 6-speed transmission.

According to Benelli, the suspension setup is handled by an upside-down (USD) fork at the front and an adjustable Kayaba (KYB) mono-shock at the rear.

Meanwhile, the braking is done by a single 240mm disc brake at the front and 220mm at the rear, the same dimension found on the Benelli RFS150i.

Other important features include a 4.8L fuel tank, 126kg (dry) weight, 787mm seat height and 17″ rims.

The Benelli R18i is available in the colour options, special edition blue, red and black and comes with a two-year warranty or 20,000km (whichever comes first).

MV Agusta recently launched the Superveloce lineup for 2021, with the new Superveloce S joining the range.

However, the Italian marquee will not stop there; instead, they are planning for another reveal on April 14 with the new 2021 Turismo Veloce.

The middleweight sports tourer was recently teased on the official company website.

The bike will receive a revised 798cc three-cylinder engine to meet Euro 5 standard; hence there will be slight changes to the current 107hp and 80Nm found on the previous model.

Based on the recently launched Superveloce S, the Turismo Veloce may also receive a full-colour TFT display and smartphone connectivity.

Catch all the details on the upcoming Turismo Veloce on April 14.

MotoGP promoters Dorna officially announced the inaugural Indonesia GP would only take place in 2022.

The Mandalika Circuit was initially due to held the MotoGP this year, but due to the Covid-19 pandemic, all parties involved agreed to hold the official race in 2022.

“Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, all parties involved agreed to hold the first MotoGP World Championship Grand Prix at the track in the first part of the 2022 season, in principle during March,” Dorna said in a statement.

Dorna and FIM recently flew to Indonesia to officially examined the track that is currently being built in Lombok.

“The visit to Lombok was very successful, and we can confirm that the Mandalika International Street Circuit will be one of the most important venues of the calendar in the future.

“Indonesia is a key market for Dorna, and for all the stakeholders of the championship,” said Dorna CEO, Carmelo Ezpeleta.

However, the Mandalika Circuit is expected to host the World Superbike Championship (WSBK) on November 14.

Marc Marquez will return to MotoGP nearly a year after being sidelined with an injury sustained during the 2020 season opener in Jerez.

The Spaniards will take part in this month’s Portuguese Grand Prix, as confirmed by Repsol Honda.

The six-time MotoGP champion had undergone three operations on his right arm in a bid to return for the 2021 season opener in Qatar. However, the medical team had advised against the idea with test rider Stefan Bradl replaced Marquez on both occasions.

Nonetheless, the doctors have given Marquez all-clear to contest in the third round at Portimao on April 16-18.

“In the review carried out on Marc Marquez by the Hospital Ruber Internacional medical team, four months after surgery, led by Doctors Samuel Antuña and Ignacio Roger de Oña, and made up of Doctors De Miguel, Ibarzabal and García Villanueva, for an infected pseudoarthrosis of the right humerus, a very satisfactory clinical condition was found, with evident progress in the bone consolidation process.

“In the current situation, Marquez can return to competition, assuming the reasonable risk implicit in his sporting activity,” said Honda in a statement.

Marquez is yet to jump on the latest RC213V but was allowed to ride the Honda RC213V-S test bike at Barcelona and Algarve after doctors allowed him to intensify his training.

Marquez also shared his excitement on social media.

“I’m very happy. Yesterday I visited the doctors, and they gave me the green light to return to the competition. They have been nine difficult months, with moments of uncertainties and ups and downs, and now, I will be able to enjoy my passion again,” he said.

Before you asked, no, this is not a scam; instead, what you are looking at is actually a 2013 Benelli TNT 600 disguised as 2015 BMW S 1000 RR.

The owner is putting it up for sale on Facebook and asking for RM21,000.

Apart from some apparent giveaway, we are still amazed at how detailed the bike looks, especially since Benelli and BMW has an entirely different design concept.

The converted TNT 600 looks great donning the famous S 1000 RR fairing and other features such as the iconic front headlamp and the rear lights.

Nevertheless, the disguised S 1000 RR still maintains the same 600cc inline-4, liquid-cooled, DOHC capable of producing 80.46hp at 11,000rpm and 52Nm at 8,000rpm compared to the original BMW that offers 199hp at 13,500rpm and 112.5Nm at 10,500rpm.

Although there is a vast difference in terms of power and performance between the two, we are not here to judge; instead, hats off on the amount of time (and money) spent disguising this motorcycle.

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