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The RX-7X Hayden Reset is the latest helmet that pays homage to the MotoGP legend introduced by Arai for the new year.

  • Arai pays homage to the late Nicky Hayden with the latest RX-7X Hayden Reset.
  • The helmet features Hayden’s iconic number 69. 

The helmet bears Hayden’s permanently-retired number 69 on full display that also features a red, white and black livery.

Please note that while the number 69 is a reference to Hayden’s career in MotoGP, it was also a number he inherited from his father. After multiple wins in his 13 years in the world championship, Hayden was inducted into the hall of fame with his number permanently retired.

Similar to every Arai’s top-of-the-range helmet, the RX-7X Hayden Reset is a track-ready helmet that meets the latest FIM Homologation and ECE22.06. 

Arai crafted the helmet from their PB-SNC2 fibreglass material, which is shaped to Arai’s standard. 

The Arai RX-7X Hayden Reset also has a Pinlock fog-proof visor as standard. That said, the Arai RX-7X Hayden Reset comes in a variety of sizes, ranging from XS to XL and is priced at JPY66,000 (RM2.1k). 

India’s electric motorcycle market is on the rise, with the Ola Electric S1 and Ultravioltte F77 making headlines domestically and globally. 

  • Oben is set to challenge the electric motorcycle market with the all-new Rorr electric bike.
  • More than 17,000 bookings were recorded for the Oben Rorr. 

However, the electric segment is about to get bigger with a new startup company called Oben, which is set to introduce the Rorr electric naked bike. 

In its latest press release, Oben announced that the company had achieved its USD4 million target in the most recent pre-series funding, followed by securing a total of 17,000 bookings for the Rorr electric motorcycle.

According to the company, the Oben Rorr will roll out in the first quarter of 2023 with a basic selling price of INR99,999 (RM5.3k). 

Mechanically, the Oben Rorr is a beginner’s friendly motorcycle that features a 10-kilowatt electric motor that produces 72Nm of instantaneous torque. 

Oben claimed that the Rorr has a max speed of 100km/h and a return range of up to 200km on a single charge. Meanwhile, the 4.4kW battery pack can be fully charged in just two hours via a fast charger. 

The Triumph Rocket 3 is already a beast, not because it packs a 2,458cc three-cylinder engine, but because the behemoth cruiser also churns out 164.7hp and 220Nm.

  • TTS Performance developed a supercharger kit for Triumph’s Rocket 3. 
  • The supercharged Rocket 3 TFT pumps out more than 300hp. 

If that wasn’t enough, the good lad at Hinckley rolled out the TFC trim that produces 179hp and 224Nm. 

However, Britain’s TTS Performance might disagree with you if you think that’s already a considerable power for the beastly cruiser. That’s because the power-hungry firm decided to inject the Rocket 3 TFC with a Rotrex C30-94 Supercharger. 

 

Dubbed as the Rocket 300, the supercharged version now pumps out a whopping 340hp and 366Nm.

As usual, the crazy idea came from TTS frontman Richard Albans after he previously made headlines with a supercharged Suzuki Hayabusa that produces 372hp. 

Fortunately, TTS has detuned the Rocket 300 to 300hp for the street, allowing for better control for anyone who might not share the same level of craziness as Albans. 

Nevertheless, TTS has already sold ten supercharger kits for the Rocket 3, with five more currently developing. 

That said, the supercharger kit retails for GBP 8,000 (RM43.2k). If you think your current Rocket 3 needs to be more powerful, go ahead and give the supercharger kit a go. 

Because why not?

Honda has announced a new visual update for the 2023 CRF300L dual-sport motorcycle.

  • 2023 Honda CRF300L now available in Swift Grey colourway.
  • Features the same 286cc single that makes 27hp and 14.4Nm. 

Despite mostly unchanged since 10 years ago, the longevity confirms the durability of the CRF300L.

That said, the CRF300L gets a new “Swift Grey” colourway joining the already available and ever popular “Extreme Red” which pays homage to Honda’s racing programme.

However, mechanically, the 2023 Honda CRF300L is identical to last year’s model including the 286cc single-cylinder engine that makes 27hp @ 8,500rpm and 14.4Nm @ 6,500rpm. 

Last year, Honda revised the CRF300L inlet cam timing alongside the intake and exhaust system for a much stronger mid-range torque and power.

Other notable features include:

  • slim bodywork inspired by race-inspired CRF-R machine.
  • LCD display
  • assist/slipper clutch

MODENAS has been awarded Malaysia Motorcycle Assesment Program (MyMAP) five-star rating for the Ninja 250 ABS and Z250 ABS.

  • MODENAS awarded MyMap 5-star rating from Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS).
  • The MODENAS Ninja 250 ABS dan Z250 ABS offers top of the class safety features. 

The 5-star rating is awarded after both motorcycle features the necessary safety elements including ABS, assist and slipper clutch and lighter chassis. 

Interestingly, both the Ninja 250 ABS and Z250 ABS registered the same score for meeting the necessary standard.

Meanwhile, Roslan Roskan, Chief Executive Officer of MODENAS, is elated over the MyMAP 5-star rating.

“This will be the first time for MODENAS to receive such recognition for its products. 

“In addition, both models are the first motorcycles to receive the MyMAP 5-star rating in its class (250cc sports bike for Ninja and 250cc naked bike for Z250). 

“By having so, we believe that it will help our customers to make a more informed purchase decision, especially on the importance of having advanced safety technology available on their motorcycles. 

“In addition, MODENAS will continue to provide more safety features to its existing range of motorcycles,” he said. 

KTM has remarkably announced the return of the 790 Adventure for 2023 alongside the 790 Duke.

  • KTM 790 Adventure makes the same 95hp and 88Nm of peak torque.
  • KTM’s Chinese partner, CFMOTO is in charge of manufacturing the 790 Adventure range. 

The middleweight adventure bike revival is largely thanks to KTM’s Chinese partnership, CFMOTO who’s in charge of building the 2023 790 Adventure and the 790 Duke. 

Mechanically, the 2023 KTM 790 Adventure makes the same 95hp and 88Nm however the throttle body has been reworked for a cleaner response.

Also new on the 2023 model year includes a new airbox and friction plates.

KTM also claimed that there is a 20 percent increase of rotating mass which boost the bike’s cornering ability. KTM also equipped the 790 Adventure with a knock control sensor. 

However, the biggest update for the 2023 model is a new 6D IMU that features Cornering Motorcycle Traction Control, ABS, Motor Slip Regulation and riding modes.

Additionally, the revived 790 Adventure is also fitted with KTM’s Quickshifter+ as standard.

Other notable features include 43mm WP Apex forks with 200mm of travel, Pirelli Scorpion STR tires and a 20L fuel tank that can take you up to 450km of range. 

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