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Like you, we also like to do a quick stroll on YouTube to check on interesting bike-related content. One of our favourites is to catch on Noraly – aka Itchy Boots – on her riding adventure.

  • Noraly is a rider/moto vlogger that shares her adventure riding aboard the Honda CRF300 Rally. 

  • Itchy Boots currently has more than 1 million subscribers on YouTube.

Amassing more than 1 million subscribers, Noraly is currently in Season 6 of Itchy Boots Adventures, where she is trying to make her way to Alaska from Ecuador aboard her trusty Honda CRF300 Rally.

During a recent episode (episode 98), Noraly was trying to make it across Mexico by going through Baja, but to her surprise, she accidentally found herself in a desert Rally.

Not only that, but Noraly also found herself riding the wrong way down while the rally was ongoing.

During the 24-minute and 17-second video, you could see several riders going past in other directions, which you can check out below:

Thankfully, Noraly did her best to keep off the main line while the riders pushed forward.

For anyone just catching up, Noraly is an experienced rider, and she rode a proper rally before when she took on the Kalahari in 2021 as a first-timer.

However, in a latest update, Noraly unfortunately got into an accident and injured herself.

Despite countless bike drops and ridden more than 130,000 kilometers across the world, this is the first time that Noraly couldn’t continue riding.

Triumph Motorcycles showed class at the 2022 Baja Aragon by winning the Trail category with Ivan Cervantes aboard the Tiger 900 Rally Pro.

  • Ivan Cervantes rode the latest generation Tiger 900 Rally Pro.
  • The Trail category is a new class introduced alongside Trail-Max for the 2022 edition.

It was a maiden win for Triumph in the new Trail category, which saw Cervantes take home the winners medal riding the Tiger 900 Rally Pro.

Although the Baja Aragon was Cervantes’ second appearance with the Tiger 900 Rally Pro, it was his first rally-style competition with the middleweight adventure bike.

“We came to the Baja Aragón with a clear goal, which was to win the new Trail category on the Tiger 900 Rally Pro.

“Our greater ambition was to finish as high as possible in the overall rankings, where people have been amazed at the pace we have taken with the Trail. We are proud to have done a great job, and I believe we have given everyone a lot to talk about.” said the 40-year-old Spaniard.

The Trail category was new for 2022 along with Maxi-Trail, which saw Joan Pedrero win the event riding on board the Pan America 1250.

The Baja Aragon isn’t just a platform for Triumph to test out the Tiger 900 Rally Pro but also signalling the company’s intention to enter off-road racing. Also, it is in line with the company’s soon-to-be launch motocross and enduro range.

“Once again proves that Triumph is here in off-road racing – and is here to stay. We chose this race because in the future we plan to come here with the Enduro project, and of course we plan to succeed.” added Cervantes.

Royal Enfield once again caught testing the upcoming Himalayan 450 in India.

  • to feature a revised fuel tank, subframe and front beak.

  • powered by a new single-cylinder engine that makes 40hp and 40Nm. 

The Indian motorcycle company plans to unveil a host of new motorcycles, one of which is the Himalayan 450.

Carrying the same design language as the current Himalayan, reports in India suggest that the new motorcycle will received much needed upgrades in terms of technology and performance.

Design wise, the Himalayan 450 will maintain its retro-inspired design but with some minor tweaks at the front beak.

The tail section also looks sleek and attached to a new rear carrier.

Other minor upgrades include a new split saddle, redesigned subframe and fuel tank. Nevertheless, the riding ergonomics likely to remain the same.

Also, the Himalayan 450 will get a new trellis frame that helps to increase rigidity hence improving the stability especially during off-road.

Other notable updates include:

  • new upside-down front forks.
  • dual-rear shock absorbers.
  • wire-spoked wheels – 21″ front and 17″ rear.
  • LED turn inidcators
  • semi digital instrument display
  • dual-channel ABS

Mechanically, the Himalayan 450 makes 40hp and 40Nm thanks to a new 450cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine. Power is then delivered to the rear wheel via a six-speed transmission with final chain drive.

(Source: GaadiWaadi)

Yamaha India has confirmed that the iconic Yamaha RX100 will make a comeback in India.

  • The new generation Yamaha RX100 will get a new powertrain.
  • The RX100 will feature the same retro design and will be the first retro bike to make a comeback in India.

During a recent interview, Yamaha India chairman, Eishin Chihana, confirmed the news.

Chinana said that the company is considering launching a new RX100 in the country, but it will no longer feature the same two-stroke motor due to the strict emission standard.

However, considering Yamaha has a host of products up for launch until 2025, the RX100 could only make an appearance in 2026.

Moreover, with Yamaha’s India bike portfolio currently ranging from 125cc to 250cc, it might take a while before the RX100 could materialise.

In addition, Yamaha is also working on a new electric scooter that is set for launch in 2025. Also, the recently launched NEO and E01 will soon find their way to India.

Nevertheless, the RX100 will be the first retro bike set to make a comeback in India. While there is no specific timeframe for the official unveiling, the confirmation by Yamaha India’s chairman is enough to get us excited.

BMW Motorrad issued a recall for the company’s flagship R 1200 GS and R 1250 GS produced between 2013 and 2021.

  • More than 400,000 units are affected by this worldwide recall.
  • BMW R 1200 GS and R 1250 GS are affected by the recall. 

In total, 440,00 units of the R 1200 GS and R 1250 GS are affected by the recall, with over 70,000 units in Germany alone.

According to reports, the recall is to retrofit a ventilation hole to the cardan shaft. BMW will drill a tiny hole near the cross joint at the rear to allow the insertion of a valve.

The valve will allow air and moisture to flow out of the cardan tunnel instead of going into it and damage the shaft, which could result in loss of power.

Although there is no official announcement regarding the recall yet, reports suggest that the modification is not urgent; instead, it is highly advisable for owners of the model as mentioned above to wait for the next scheduled service appointment at local dealers for the necessary fitting. 

Also, the much-needed modification is free of charge. 

Interestingly, BMW has been made aware of the matter and has since fitted all newly built BMW R 1200 GS and R 1250 GS with the ventilation valve.

(Source: Motorrad)

Aveta Malaysia has officially launched the new SVR180, dubbed “the ultimate supermoped”, the new motorcycle is available for a recommended selling price of RM9,998.

  • The SVR180 is Aveta’s first “supermoped” in Malaysia.
  • Features a 175cc single cylinder engine that makes 16.8hp and 15.5Nm. 

Features a front fascia that looks like it took inspiration from Kawasaki’s Z1000; the SVR180 features a 175cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled DOHC engine capable of producing 16.8hp at 8,500rpm and 15.5Nm also at 8,500rpm. 

Power is delivered to the rear wheel via a six-speed transmission with a final chain drive.

On paper, the SVR180 makes less power than the SYM VF3i, although the latter has a slightly bigger displacement with 183cc compared to Aveta’s 175cc.

Nonetheless, the SVR180 pumps out 1.4hp and 1.7Nm more than the Yamaha Y15ZR. 

Other notable features on the Aveta SVR189 include a fully digital instrument cluster, LED headlamp with daytime running light (DRL) function, front and rear disc brakes, USB charging port and radiator guard.

Despite pushing to make ABS compulsory among kapcai’s in Malaysia, the Aveta SVR180 misses out on this feature. 

Also, the Aveta SVR180 runs on 17-inch wheels with 90/80 at the front and 120/70 at the rear. The frame is suspended by a telescopic fork and a monoshock at the back. 

While the brochure might tell you that the new moped is equipped with a small 3.8L tank, we can assure you it’s not, as the company informed us that the SVR180 features a 6.6L tank instead.

The Aveta SVR180 comes in four exciting colours; red, blue, cyan and black. 

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