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Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, has announced a 30km/h speed limit in the French capital with motorcycles and scooters have to pay for parking starting next year.

The speed limit will take place on all of Paris city streets by August this year; however, the ring road will maintain its 50km/h rule.

According to Hidalgo, the new rule is part of the city initiative to transform Paris into an environmentally friendly city and turning it into a pedestrian haven.

Furthermore, the city will start charging parking fees for every motorcycle and scooter and cut the current 140,000 street parking to just 60,000 to make more space for pedestrians.

Based on reports, Paris wants its people to use bicycles or public transport including walking to get around the city centre.

(Source: Bangkok Post)

BMW Motorrad Esports and the RIDE 4 game offering a chance for every motorcycle gaming fan around the world the opportunity to win attractive prizes with the all-new BMW M 1000 RR.

Gamers need to take on the three ‘Weekly Challenges’ and battle it against other gamers to set the fastest individual time trials.

With the first of the challenges ended in April at the Donington circuit, the second challenge starts today (July 12th) at the virtual Suzuka Circuit.

The BMW M 1000 RR is the top-of-the-range motorcycle used by the BMW Motorrad Motorsport team in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK).

The time trial challenge allows gamers the chance to slip into the role of BMW Motorrad WorldSBK riders, Tom Sykes and Michael van der Mark.

The BMW Motorrad Weekly Challenge is available across all RIDE 4 platforms (Playstation 4/5, Xbox One/Series X/S) and Steam.

A gamer from China won the first challenge by setting the fastest time of 1 minute 24.605 seconds at Donington.

Motorcycle has always been the best transportation that could get you to any destination faster than a four-wheeled vehicle.

This is why according to Piaggio, the MP3 three-wheeled motorcycle could be a life saviour mechanism as a first-response tool to deliver first aid and medical supplies in rural or hard-to-reach areas.

Despite not having the carrying capacity of a conventional ambulance, with a trained responder behind the wheel, it could help increase the chances of the person in need of help.

The Piaggio MP3 can carry as many utilities as a small car while maintaining the agility of a motorcycle.

Moreover, the MP3 offers more stability than the conventional two-wheeled motorcycle.

Currently, more than 500 units of the MP3 has been used by the Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies as a first-responder vehicle.

(source: Emergency Live)

If you are a thrill-seeking rider, the weapon of choice to tackle corners at the weekends and commute daily to work would either be a full fairing or a naked motorcycle.

As some friends would testify, it is quite normal to end up spending hours at a motorcycle dealer contemplating between the two.

But wait, what if you don’t even need to make that choice, instead you could just enjoy the best of both worlds with the all-new Aprilia Tuono V4 1100?

Jeya Thevan has owned an Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 for the past two years and acknowledges that the bike has lots of potentials which only some of the most skilled riders can unlock.

“As a rider, you need to adapt to the character of the Tuono 1100, you need to understand its powerband, and once you understand that then the Tuono is a very fun bike.”

The best of both worlds

The Tuono V4 is one of the Noale-based manufacturer best inventions. One that offers a combination of power, technology, good looks and an exhaust system that produces one of the best engine notes, unmatched by anything else in its class.

Any conversation about the Tuono V4 has to begin with its looks, described as a super-naked motorcycle yet fitted with an almost full-fairing like the front end, making it stand out among the crowd.

You can take it on to the track or for a weekend ride to tackle the nastiest curve, or you can treat it as a daily ride.

Not to mention, you can also take the Tuono V4 out for an occasional tour thanks to its upright seating position and handlebar.

The Tuono V4 is one of a kind breed as agreed by Ms Bee of Welly Sg Buloh who is also a superbike champion herself.

“Aprilia bikes is one of the kind in the world especially the Tuono V4 1100 Factory. It’s not an ordinary motorcycle designed for ordinary riders.

“The power is raw, it’s a professional bike, it gives a rider more than it needed. The quote “less is more” does not apply to Aprilia Motorcycle’s performance,” she said.

A very powerful V4 powerplant

The 1077cc 65° V4 engine produces a monstrous 175hp @ 11,350rpm and 121Nm @ 9,000rpm putting it on par with other notable sports bikes.

Despite making 175hp and 121Nm, the new engine meets Euro 5 emission standards; thus, you can ride worry-free without affecting the environment.

Just a little heads up, the Tuono V4 shares the same engine layout used by the Aprilia MotoGP machine, and it offers a host of benefits over an inline-four and a twin-cylinder setup. In other words, you can still go bonkers with the Tuono V4.

Despite being superbike-fast, the Tuono is a comfortable machine on the road and fully loaded with exciting goodies.

Top-notch technological advancement

Thanks to a new and powerful Marelli 11MP ECU, rider aids are more refined, consisting of Aprilia Performance Ride Control (APRC), engine brake management, traction control, wheelie control, launch control, cruise control, pt limited and six riding modes.

Despite labelled as “super-naked”, the electronics puts it on par with other full-blown supersports machines.

For those who are not in the loop, every Aprilia’s motorcycle comes with riding modes and just like its track-oriented sibling the RSV4, the Tuono offers three track modes (two of which are customizable).

Tuono V4 versus its rivals

Talking about the Tuono V4, you can’t help but compare it to Ducati’s very own Streetfighter V4.

Yes, it looks exciting and has a luxurious finish, but it cost a lot more. Not to mention the cost of the infamous Desmo Service that most definitely burns a hole in your bank account the moment you reach 30,000km.

Triumph Motorcycles might be up for a challenge with the all-new Speed Triple RS 1200, but like the Streetfighter V4, they are both full-blown naked bikes, great for the weekends and as a daily ride but will not flourish on the track like the Tuono.

As Jeya Thevan so eloquently concludes, “I have owned 3 different Italian bikes, and I can tell you that the belief that the Aprilia is a temperamental bike is a misperception. The current distributor is doing a great job, and I can say that in the two years I have had this bike, I had zero issues.”

Moreover, Aprilia Malaysia always provides excellent support for all of its customers from the brand main service centre in Gasket Alley Petaling Jaya to the ever-popular Welly.

“The rumour of “lack of spare parts, difficult to maintain” has become fake news. Aprilia Malaysia does earn the credit for improving the after-sales,” said Ms Bee.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MForce Bike Holdings Sdn Bhd, the sole distributor for the Wmoto brand in Malaysia, has just launched the Xtreme 150i.

Just three months after the scooter official preview, the Xtreme 150i now available in Malaysia for a price of RM9,588.

Despite considered a new brand in Malaysia, the Xtreme 150i has received a 5-star rating from Motorcycle Assessment Program in Malaysia (MyMAP).

The 150cc scooter also recognized as the safest motorcycle by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) in collaboration with the Malaysian Institute of Automotive, Robotics, and IoT (MARii), thanks to its Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) feature.

The Xtreme 150i is powered by a Euro 4 single-cylinder 149.3cc SOHC engine capable of producing 12.1hp @ 8,500rpm and 11.8Nm @ 5,000rpm.

According to Omar Yani, MForce Product Planning and Development Manager, the Xtreme 150i offer a range of up to 400 kilometres, thanks to the scooter 11L tank.

Other exciting features include:

  • full LED light setup
  • stop-start button
  • ABS
  • USD fork with adjustable monoshock
  • USD port with 12V power socket
  • full digital LCD cluster
  • adjustable windshield

Interestingly, it also has a higher ground clearance of 180mm than the Honda ADV 150 (165mm).

The all-new Wmoto Xtreme 150i comes in two exciting colours, red and grey.

  • Body positioning on a motorcycle affects its handling.

  • It also affects the rider’s comfort.

  • Always remember to keep the arms and upper body relaxed.

We loved the Yamaha YZF-R15 when we reviewed the lightweight sportbike, only to hear that there were complaints that “it’s not comfortable” due to its riding position.

We were truly surprised by the remark as the R15’s clip-on handlebars are actually quite high up, comparing to those on larger-capacity sportbikes such as the Yamaha YZF-R1, and even more extreme Ducati Panigale.

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