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Next-Gen Husqvarna Svartpilen Spotted Testing

KTM’s parent company, Pierer Industrie AG bought Husqvarna from BMW back in 2013.

The Austrian firm then proceeded to unveil the Svartpilen and Vitpilen concept a year later at the 2014 EICMA show in Milan, before the production version successfully made its way to the showroom around the globe.

However, the latest spy shot has confirmed that the Svartpilen is getting a significant update soon.

While the prototype may look similar to the current generation of Svartpilen, the new generation model sports different styling cues.

The test mule features a rectangular TFT dash – similar to KTM’s – new radiator panels, new side sections and a redesigned tank mount to carry luggage.

While the previous Svartpilen tank section flows straight to the side of the rider’s saddle, the new generation features a more exposed subframe.

At the tail sits a new conventional license plate holder instead of the previous swingarm-mounted unit.

Husqvarna also wholly redesigned the steel trellis frame and swingarm, which shares similarities with KTM’s Duke prototypes.

Nonetheless, the next-gen Svartpilen continues to use WP Apex front fork and ByBre brake callipers.

Moving on to the best bits, the Svartpilen will run on the same single-cylinder platform; however, the photos showed what could be a prototype motor as it shares no visible components with the current 373cc engine.

While the exact capacity is still unknown to us, reports suggest it features a similar-looking engine spotted in the KTM Duke test mule.

Other notable changes include an underbelly exhaust, replacing the side-mounted pipe on the previous generation Svartpilen.

Aprilia SR GT 200 Adventure Scooter Debuts In Japan – RM20k

The Aprilia SR GT 200 first caught our attention after making its global debut at EICMA, last year.

Aprilia introduced two variants, the SR GT 125 and 200, with the latter being launched in the Japanese market, recently.

Following a similar design concept as the Honda ADV 150, the SR GT 200 features the same rugged and aggresive design.

Appropriately labelled as an ‘urban adventure scooter’, the SR GT 200 comes with a wider handlebar, long-travel suspension and knobby tyres.

Aprilia also fitted the SR GT 200 with the firm signature tri-LED headlights with DRL functionality at the front.

The SR GT 200 also features ADV elements which include a smoked windscreen heavily faired front panel and a slightly forward-set footpegs.

Other exciting features include:

full digital LCD instrument cluster
auto engine start/stop
9L fuel tank
Showa 33mm telescopic fork
Showa rear twin shock
260mm front petal disc
220mm rear petal disc

Powering the SR GT 200 is a 174cc single-cylinder engine that pumps out 17.43hp @ 8,500rpm and 16.5Nm @ 7,000rpm.

The SR GT 200 is available in Japan for JPY550,00 (RM20k).

Could we see the SR GT range make its way to Malaysia anytime soon?

KTM’s Latest 890 Duke GP Is Just A Brushed Up Version Of The Base Model

When KTM announced its Midweight NAKED February campaign, we got excited as we were confident the Austrian company was set to kick off 2022 with some exciting news with two new models.

Unfortunately, the first bike was just a 2022 890 Duke R revised with a cooler Atlantic Blue base colour, lifted directly from the 1290 Super Duke R.

The 2022 890 Duke R continues to offer the same engine and same specifications as the previous generation.

We hoped for better news coming from the Mattighofen factory for the second bike, but sadly KTM delivered another blow with the 2022 890 Duke GP.

While it carries the GP badge, the new bike is just a brushed up version of the ‘base’ 890 Duke and is characterized by a single-rider seat (also available on the R) and “new” MotoGP-inspired graphics.

Other “upgrades” include an orange-painted rim and rear subframe.

Like the 2022 890 Duke R, the specifications remain unchanged, as the 889cc twin-cylinder LC8 engine continues to pump 115hp and 92Nm.

The 890 Duke GP also features the same WP Apex suspension, 6-axis inertial platform that controls onboard electronics function, including cornering traction control, cornering ABS, and riding modes.

Bering Latest Riding Gear Adopts Recycled Materials

Popular French motorcycle apparel and gear, Bering has released the company first eco-friendly certified jacket, the Portland.

According to Bering, the Portland jacket is made entirely from recycled materials and provides improved protection as a standard textile riding jacket.

The riding jacket is built with reinforced recycled polyester (equivalent of 100 recycled plastic bottles per jacket).

Despite built as a winter jacket, the Portland comes with a host of features including a fixed mesh lining (also made with recycled fibers), and removable overshirt made from waterproof Shelltech ining (also made from recycled materials).

The jacket also has integrated ADS ventilation system keeping it breathable.

Other features include adjustable press-stud collar with extension, adjustment sleeves strap to prevent from flapping at high speeds and a zipper to allow riders to connect to compatible riding pants.

Riders can also cary wallets and other belongings easily thanks to its variety of six pockets.

According to Bering, the jacket meets EN 1621-1:2013 and EN 17092 standards and also holds class A Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) rating.

The Bering Portland riding jacket is available for EUR499.99 (RM2.3k).

2022 Suzuki GSX-S150 To Be Available For RM10,XXX – Suzuki Malaysia

Suzuki Malaysia has dropped its second teaser of the month, with the tagline ‘Urban Road Leader’, which officially refers to the GSX-S150.

Unlike its full-fairing siblings that cost around RM11k, the GSX-S150, on the other hand, will be made available at just RM10k.

The GSX-S150 and the GSX-R150 are among the three 150cc motorcycles set to be introduced by Suzuki Malaysia in the coming months.

Last week, the company dropped its first teaser, beginning with the GSX-R150. Soon after, Suzuki Malaysia is expected to unveil its third and final teaser, the upcoming Belang R150.

Meanwhile, the 2022 GSX-S150 features a 147cc single-cylinder engine that makes 18.9hhp @ 10,500rpmm and 14Nm @ 9,000rpm putting it within the same power range as Yamaha’s MT-15.

However, the MT-15, priced at RM11,998 come equipped with USD fork and assist and slipper clutch.

Introducing The Limited Edition Triumph Speed Twin Breitling

Triumph Motorcycles and Breitling have teamed up for a limited-edition Breitling Speed Twin.

Limited to just 270 units worldwide, the special collaboration also witnessed a limited edition timepiece, the Breitling Top Time Triumph Chronograph.

As you would expect, the special edition Speed Twin features different aesthetic and specification upgrades over the base model, including a new paint scheme.

The bike gets the beautiful Polychromatic Blue colour scheme, inspired by the blue Triumph Thunderbird 6T, immortalised by Marlon Brando’s Triumph in the iconic 1953 movie, The Wild One.

Triumph also added some nifty hardware, including a higher-spec Ohlins piggyback twin-shocks, billet machined aluminium clutch and alternator covers with a dark anodised finish.