If you own one of BMW’s XR sport-touring ranges, then the new XRider Sport-Touring jacket might be the one thing you need to complete the cycle.

After all, who wouldn’t want matching riding gear to complement your fantastic motorcycle?

For 2022, the new XRide jacket is derived from the XRide suit but tweaked to match the lifestyle of a casual rider.

The jacket is made out of leather reinforced textile, complete with abrasion-resistant polyamide sections on the shoulders and arms.

On top of the nifty combination, the jacket is also integrated with the Airvent ventilation system to assure comfort on hotter days and NP3 and NP2 reinforcements on the elbow and shoulders.

The XRide jacket also incorporates reflective materials on the upper arms and chest to ensure better visibility at night. The coat is also CE-certified according to EN 13595 safety standards.

The BMW XRide jacket also features four pockets, with two inner pockets to store your belongings and waterproof outer bags. Despite design specifically for BMW XR owners, the XRide jacket could also be your go-to riding gear for every sport-touring bike.

According to BMW, the new XRide jacket is retailed at EUR885 (RM4.2k).

Indian motorcycle giant Bajaj Auto has recently trademarked a new nameplate, ‘Twinner’, on what could be an all-new twin-cylinder motorcycle.

The documents did not reveal much, other than the ‘Twinner’ nameplate is proposed for motorcycles and scooters but let’s not stop there, shall we? Instead, why don’t we do some critical thinking?

At this point, we know Bajaj is in partnership with British motorcycle manufacturer, Triumph with the two working together in developing 200cc to 700cc motorcycles.

According to previous report, the Bajaj-Triumph collaboration was initially slated to launch an all-new model in 2022 before the plans were pushed to 2023, no thanks to the ongoing pandemic.

However, with the first bike could be revealed by the end of the year, the ‘Twinner’ might as well be the first model to be born from the partnership.

Based on ongoing reports, the ‘Twinner’ is expected to feature a retro-inspired design, similar to Triumph’s Bonneville range.

While this might sound exciting, it is still just speculation, and we can only be sure once Bajaj makes an official announcement.

Do remember that Bajaj also registered another nameplate as well, including ‘Fluor’, ‘Fluir’ and ‘Neuron’.

(Source: GaadiWaadi)

The Yamaha Tenere 700 Raid prototype turns head during its unveiling at the 2021 EICMA show in Milan.

The prototype caught people’s attention mainly because Yamaha has taken the middleweight ADV and fitted it with premium components.

The prototype comes fitted with Akrapovic exhaust, fully-adjustable long-travel suspension, updated ECU, and heavier clutch.

While it remains to be seen how many of the kits will make their way onto the production version, the Tenere 700 Raid project signals Yamaha’s attention to take the fight against bikes like the Aprilia Tuareg 660 and KTM 890 Adventure bike.

Looking at the design patents, we can clearly see that the ‘Raid’ follows the same design cue as a stock Tenere. However, some noticeable changes include a larger fuel tank and revamped wind protection.

Interestingly, the upcoming ‘Raid’ also appears to be updated with a new TFT screen, replacing the standard LCD unit available on the Tenere 700.