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Taiwan motorcycle manufacturer, Kymco has dropped the company’s latest patent drawings of the highly anticipated RevoNEX electric motorcycle.

  • The latest leak confirms the bike’s ABS.
  • The previous patent leaked shows that the RevoNEX will feature Ohlins suspensions and Brembo brakes.

Kymco has been known as a scooter-maker, with the Ionex i-One as the most recent product introduced by the company.

While the company builds its scooter range in Taiwan, production for the upcoming RevoNEX will be done in Italy.

However, the bike has yet to enter production after more than two years.

Nevertheless, the latest patent leaks have confirmed that the geared electric motorcycle is indeed on its way, and this time it tells us that the RevoNEX will feature an ABS.

We know from the previous leaks that the RevoNEX will feature Ohlins suspension and Brembo brakes, but thanks to the latest report by Super Moto 8, it is confirmed that those brakes will feature ABS.

The ABS will be positioned at the front of the bike and sits above the electric motor and in front of the battery.

Although the patent drawings did not show a gearbox, the report suggests it will appear on the final drawings later.

Currently, Kymco is still keeping mum about the official launch date but looking at how the progress is moving at a steady pace; we think it might take a couple of years before we could see it in production.

SHOEI has recently launched the new X-SPR PRO for the European market as a replacement for the X-SPIRIT III.

  • the X-SPR PRO is the most advanced helmet by SHOEI designed for the street and track used.
  • Alex and Marc Marquez currently don the helmet at MotoGP for the 2022 season.

Sinar Puncak Sdn Bhd, the official importer and distributor of SHOEI helmets in Malaysia, would like to express their gratitude for the company’s support for the SHOEI helmets range in Malaysia.

During the recent introduction of the new SHOEI X-SPR PRO helmet in Europe, Sinar Puncak Sdn Bhd received a significant request regarding the availability of the helmet in Malaysia.

However, Sinar Puncak said in a statement that the helmet is currently only available in Europe.

Despite that, the new SHOEI X-SPR PRO will be launched in Malaysia once relevant authorities have approved it for importation, distribution, and sales.

Nevertheless, Sinar Puncak advised customers not to purchase the helmet through unofficial channels and wait for the official launch.

SHOEI recently launched the new X-SPR PRO for the European market to replace the X-SPIRIT III.

SHOEI has unveiled an all-new track helmet, the X-SPR PRO replacing the outgoing X-Spirit III.

  • the new SHOEI X-SPR PRO will go on sale soon.
  • Alex and Marc Marquez are among the riders currently wearing the new helmet at the 2022 MotoGP.

The SHOEI X-SPR Pro will be available at worldwide retailers from September 2022 and will replace the old X-Spirit III as the company’s flagship full-face track-focused helmet.

One primary focus of the X-SPR Pro is the development of the airflow and the helmet’s shape.

According to SHOEI, the X-SPR Pro is designed to maximize aerodynamic stability and speed in the straights, achieved by enlarging the shroud at the back compared to the X-Spirit III.

The X-SPR Pro also gets a rear stabilizer and stabilizing flaps.

Meanwhile, seven ventilation inlets around the helmet can be opened and closed accordingly to ensure riders get proper airflow.

Most importantly, the new X-SPR PRO also meets the new ECM 22.06 FIM homologation along with other safety features:

  • AIM+ protective shell
  • modular EPS liner system with multiple densities
  • anti-mist CWR-F2R Pinlock visor
  • Double D-Ring fasteners
  • Emergency Quick Release System (EQRS)

According to SHOEI, the new helmet is available in four different sizes; XS-S, M, L, XL-XXL and will be on sale in September for GBP699.99 (RM3.8k)

Surprisingly it may seem that the number of vehicles in the country has exceeded the population in Malaysia.

  • a total of 33.3 million registered vehicles recorded in 2021.
  • the number registered vehicles has now exceeds the population in Malaysia. 

Last year, Malaysia recorded 33.3 million registered vehicles while the population stood at 32.6 million.

According to road safety expert Professor Dr. Kulanthayan K.C Mani of Universiti Putra Malaysia, of the 33.3 million registered vehicles, 47.3% were cars, 46.6% were motorcycles, while the remaining 4.7% were good vehicles.

Dr. Kulanthayan said the booming of vehicle registration over the past few years until 2021 could be a significant contributor to the traffic congestion around the country, especially in Klang Valley.

He said that while the nation’s population increased between 300,000 to 400,000 annually, bringing the total to 32.6 million in 2021, the number of registered vehicles grows almost a million yearly.

“What is surprising here is that the vehicle population in 2019 was 31.2 million. Subsequently, it increased by one million every year. In 2021, it was registered at 33.3 million.

“For the first time, in 2021, the trend of vehicle population outpaced the human population. Over all these years, it has always been the reverse.

“The vehicle population now is high. If this trend continues yearly where vehicles are rising to the tune of one million, then we are going to face even more horrendous traffic congestion,” he explained. – NST

Yamaha has unveiled the new X-Force scooter in Japan, a feature-laden compact scooter built to get around the urban jungle.

  • the X-Scooter is a sporty scooter designed primarily for city riding.
  • powered by Yamaha’s latest 155cc single-cylinder engine.
    the scooter is develop around a newly built chasis and features traction control.

The Yamaha X-Force is not just another compact scooter by Yamaha, instead the bike gets a host of modern features that usually found on a bigger capacity scooter.

According to the Iwata factory, the X-Force is equipped with traction control and Bluetooth Smartphone connectivity via a dedicated app.

Interestingly, the scooter is designated as “Master of Street Scooter” similar to how Yamaha named its MT line as “Master of Torque”.

As a result, the X-Force features a 1,340mm wheelbase and an accessible seat height of 815mm. The flat saddle also allows riders of every height can enjoy a pleasant riding experience in the city.

However, despite the X-Force already made its bow in Taiwan as Force 2.0, the X-Force gets new colour combination for the Japanese market.

Nevertheless, the Yamaha X-Force is powered by a 155cc liquid-cooled, fuel injected engine. The scooter also employs Yamaha’s Blue Core and VVA Technology that provides high torque over the entire rev range.

Meanwhile, the smartphone connectivity allows riders to monitor incoming calls and messages via the bike’s digital LCD panel.

Despite its compact design, the X-Force gets a large under-seat storage capacity of 23.2L and two helmet holders. Practicality is also another word to describe the bike as it also equipped with a decent 6.1L tank and a USB port.

At present, the Yamaha X-Force is priced 15 JPY396,000 (RM12.9k) putting it around the same price bracket as the Honda ADV 150.

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing has confirmed Jack Miller will race alongside Brad Binder for the 2023 and 2024 MotoGP season after signing the Australian on a two-year deal.

  • Jack Miller has signed a two-year deal with Red Bull KTM.

  • The Australian will race alongside Brad Binder for the 2023 and 2024 season. 

Jack Miller will leave the factory Ducati seat after two seasons after failing to register himself as a serious title contender with Francesco Bagnaia.

Miller will now replace Miguel Oliveira at KTM, with the latter set to return to Tech3 KTM as Raul Fernandez is expected to make the jump the Aprilia’s newly established satellite team, RNF Racing.

Despite only turning 27 in January, Miller has more than a decade of GP experience, including nine victories and almost 30 podiums in both Moto3 and MotoGP.

The Australian will also link up again with Francesco Guidotti, whom he has worked with for three of his eight years in MotoGP.

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