Pre-orders are being taken for the 2024 KTM 890 Adventure R Rally dual-purpose motorcycle, priced at 22,990 euros (RM115,371). Only 700 will be made for worldwide sale and the order book opens September 20 with 34 buyers eligible to attend the Ultimate KTM Desert Experience event in Morocco, exclusive with the purchase of the 890 Adventure R Rally.

Based on 2023 Dakar Rally winner Kevin Benavides’ Red Bull KTM Factory Racing KTM 450 Rally, the 890 Adventure R Rally is meant for hard adventure riding both on- and off-road. This is borne out by the WP Suspension Xplor Pro 7548 upside-down front forks combined with the WP Suspension XPlor Pro 6746 rear monoshock, giving 270 mm of suspension travel.

Off-road capability is further enhanced with the fitting of 21-inch front and 18-inch rear Excel spoked wheels, with 2.15 and 4.00 rim widths front and rear, respectively. Braking is done with radial-mount four-piston callipers in front and a two-piston floating calliper in the back, while Bosch 9.3 MP cornering ABS is standard, including an “off-road” mode.

Power for the 890 Adventure R Rally comes from a Euro 5b compliant liquid-cooled parallel-twin producing 105 hp with 100 Nm of peak torque. Power goes through a six-speed gearbox with PASC slipper clutch and chain final drive to the rear wheel while a lightweight Akrapovic Slip-on Line exhaust system comes as standard equipment.

A 5-inch TFT-LCD displays all the necessary information and the electronics riding suite includes traction control, multiple ride modes and turn-by-turn navigation, along with KTM’s Tech Pack – giving Motor Slip Regulation, Cruise Control, Quickshifter+ and Rally Mode – and the connectivity kit for Bluetooth connection to the rider’s smartphone.

The 890 Adventure R Rally also comes with a race specific Rally seat and Rally footpegs to increase control and comfort on longer rides. Completing the fit out are carbon-fibre fork guards as well as engine, rear master cylinder and rear suspension protection.

Added goodies on the 890 Adventure R Rally are the radiator guard and Supersprox-Stealth rear sprocket. Specific to the 890 Adventure R Rally is Rally CTG graphics and colour with a two-tone 20-litre fuel tank.

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Bringing two-wheel electric vehicle leasing and battery swapping to the Klang Valley is Yinson Greentech’s (YGT) RydeEV centre in Petaling Jaya. Getting its official launch on September 9, the RydeEV Experience Centre is the primary focus for all things RydeEV, the micromobility segment of YGT.

The 8,000 square foot centre offers electric bike (e-bike) test rides, battery swapping and sign up for RydeEV’s lease-to-own or business leasing packages. The centre also provides service and repair of e-bikes and purchase of RydeEV merchandise.

Two leasing options are available – B2B Leasing and Leasing to Own. For B2B (Business to Business) leasing there are two choices – RM299 per month for the Ryder e-bike and RM499 per month for the Hyper, for a lease period of 24 months. The lease period covers unlimited battery swapping and maintenance, insurance and road tax.

Under the Leasing to Own package, pricing is RM299 for 36 months or RM250 for 48 months for the Ryder, and RM430 for 36 months or RM339 for 48 months for Hyper, with the option off paying RM1 to purchase the e-bike or return it to RydeEV at the end of the lease period. Oyika battery swapping stations are located in the Klang Valley with 15 current locations and more being brought online, including Pos Malaysia offices.

The location of and access to Oyika battery swapping stations is via an app and the swapping process takes less than a minute. The app also provides status of batteries contained in the swapping station and users can reserve batteries for a specific time frame.

Officiating the launch was Minister of Investment, Trade & Industry (MITI) Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Aziz, alongside Yinson Group Executive Chairman Lim Han Weng, Yinson Group Chief Executive Officer Lim Chern Yuan and RydeEV Managing Director Syed Ahmad Faiz Syed Yusoff Fadzil.

“Green mobility is one of the key focus areas in our recently launched New Industrial Master Plan 2030’s net zero mission. As Malaysia proactively courts investments in green tech innovations and solutions, we also aim to create opportunities for our SMEs, particularly through the development of holistic, low-carbon mobility ecosystem as outlined by our National Automotive Policy,” said Tengku Zafrul.

“We have already installed swapping cabinets in 15 locations and signed on several large corporations looking to decarbonise their fleet. By December 2023, we aim to set up battery swapping stations at 100 strategic locations nationwide to overcome range anxiety while using the bikes,” added Syed Ahmad Faiz in his opening speech.

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If the base M1000RR superbike (RM249,500) is not enough, the 2023 BMW Motorrad M1000RR with M Competition Package is now available in Malaysia, priced at RM289,900. Pricing does not include insurance and M1000RR deliveries in the local market are expected to begin in 2024.

Enhancing the ‘base’ M1000RR, the M Competition Package adds a 220 gramme lighter anodised aluminium swingarm. Other M Competition parts include ‘M’ brake and clutch levers, brake lever guard, ‘M’ Endurance chain and ‘M’ competition footpegs.

Complementing the M1000RR’s carbon-fibre wheels are various M Competition carbon-fibre components. These include the front wheel cover, ‘M’ aero wheel cover and rear wheel cover.

Also included are a sprocket cover, chain guard and side and tank covers. Completing the M Competition Package for the M1000RR in Malaysia is the ‘M’ engine protector set.

Power for the M1000R comes from BMW Motorrad’s liquid-cooled inline-four, displacing 999 cc with DOHC and Shiftcam variable intake cam timing. Power for the M1000RR is listed as 212 hp at 15,200 rpm with a peak torque of 113 Nm at 11,000 rpm, propelling it to a maximum speed of 314 km/h.

A 6.5-inch TFT-LCD display now comes standard with the OBD enabled GPS Laptrigger. Optional accessories include three windshield variants – tinted, bubble and tinted-bubble – as well as the M Datalogger and M Cover Kit, and the Passenger Package that includes a carbon-fibre pillion seat cover.

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Ahead of the upcoming R1300 GS, BMW Motorrad introduces the 2024 model year F900 GS, F900 GS Adventure and F800 GS range of middleweight adventure-tourers. New for the F900 series adventure bikes is Showa suspension and a reduction in weight, along with increased power and torque.

The engine is common amongst the F900 GS, F900 GS Adventure and F800, a liquid-cooled parallel-twin first introduced by BMW Motorrad in 2018. Power for the F900 GS and F900 GS Adventure is rated at 105 hp at at 8,500 rpm and 93 Nm at 6,750 rpm.

Meanwhile, the F800 GS gets 87 hp at 6,750 rpm with a peak torque of 91 Nm at 6,750 rpm, all three adventure-tourers getting a 10 hp bump over previous. For Europe, the F800 GS is also available in a detuned A2 licence class compliant version with 48 hp.

Also common across all three F-series GS motorcycles is ABS Pro and Dynamic Traction Control with two ride modes – Road and Rain – as standard equipment. For those riders wanting more, Ride Modes Pro gives three more options – Dynamic, Enduro and Enduro Pro – as well as Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) and engine drag torque control, all available as a factory-fitted extra-cost option.

BMW Motorrad’s Keyless Ride is also an option while all the necessary rider information is displayed on a 6.5-inch TFT-LCD. The F900 GS and F900 GS Adventure get an all-new LED headlight while all three bikes come with LED lighting throughout.

A significant change for the F900 GS is a weight reduction of 14 kg, achieved through the use of a new plastic fuel tank and rear section, bringing overall weight to 219 kg with 14.5-litres of fuel in the tank. For the F900 GS Adventure, weight is listed at 246 kg with 23-litres of fuel in the tank.

Standard seat height on the F900 GS and F900 GS adventure is set at 875 mm with options for an 805 mm lowering kit, 825 mm extra low seat, 835 mm low seat, 860 mm double seat and 890 mm rally seat. For the F800 GS, weight, fully-fuelled with 15-litres of fuel is 227 kg while seat height is 815 mm with option 760 mm lowering kit, 780 mm extra low seat, 790 mm low seat, 830 mm comfort seat and 845 mm rally seat.

New for the F900 GS and F900 GS Adventure is fully-adjustable upside-down front forks from Showa, giving 230 mm of travel in front while the rear monoshock preload and rebound damping adjustment with 215 mm of suspension travel. The F800 GS comes with non-adjustable telescopic forks and preload-adjustable monoshock.

Wheel sizing for the pair of F900 GS bikes is suitably off-road oriented, with spoked wheels at 21-inches in front and 17-inches at the back, shod with 90/90 and 150/70 tyres. Biased more towards light off-roading is the F800 GS’ alloy wheels, wearing 110/80-19 front and 150/70-17 rear tyres.

Braking is identical across the range with twin 305 mm discs on the front wheel with two-piston floating callipers while the rear wheel is stopped with a single 365 mm disc and single-piston calliper. Completing the standard fit out for all three middleweight GS machines is an engine guard, heated grips, hand guards and 12-volt and USB charging sockets.

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Entering the quarter-litre adventure-tourer motorcycle market in Malaysia is the 2023 Modenas Kawasaki Versys-X 250, priced at RM24,900. Pricing does not include road tax, insurance or registration and there are two colour options – Metallic Flat Spark Black and Candy Lime Green.

Power comes from a liquid-cooled parallel-twin displacing 249 cc, claimed to pump out 33.5 hp at 10,500 rpm and 21.7 Nm of torque at 10,000 rpm. This is not surprising, since the Versys X-250 uses much the same engine as the Z250 ABS (RM19,500) and Ninja 250 ABS (RM20,500).

Designed as a commuter and light adventure-tourer, the Versys X-250 is optimised for low end torque, coming with twin throttle valves. Measuring 28 mm in diameter, the primary throttle valve is supplemented by a larger secondary valve that measure 40.2 mm, to allow for greater airflow at higher engine speeds.

Power goes to the rear wheel via a six-speed gearbox and slipper and assist clutch that reduces effort at the lever. Compared to the Ninja 250 and Z250’s 14-litre fuel tank, the Versys X-250 gets a big bike sized 17-litre unit.

Spoked wheel sizing on the Versys X-250 is 19-inches in front and 17-inches at the rear, shod with 100/90 and 130/80 rubber. Braking is done with single hydraulic discs front and rear, with dual-piston callipers while ABS is omitted.

Suspension in front is non-adjustable telescopic forks with 130 mm travel and a preload-adjustable monoshock in the rear with 148 mm of travel. Weighing in at 181 kg, the Versys-X comes with 180 mm of ground clearance and seat height is set at 815 mm.

In Malaysia, primary competition for the Versys CX-250 comes from the KTM Adventure 250, priced at RM24,000. Other market rivals below the RM20,000 price point are the Suzuki V-Strom 250 SX at RM18,000, the Benelli TRK 251 at RM13,888 and the KTNS RS3 at RM12,800.

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A statement from the Motorsports Association of Malaysia (MAM) confirms the Drag Bike National ET Record Championship 2023 Road Tour is a non-sanctioned race event. Expressing regret and condolences to the family over the death of motorcycle drag racer Hattem Rashdi, MAM said the event held in Pekan, Pahang, did not receive any form of sanction.

Reiterating that motorsports is dangerous, organisers of motorsports events in Malaysia are reminded safety regulations and protocol should be followed at all times. Motorsports events sanctioned by MAM follow FIA and FIM guidelines as well as National Competition Rules (NCR) with clear instructions to event organisers.

This includes circuit preparation for safety, marshals and race officials, medical teams and insurance coverage for racers, spectators, officials and organisers. Additionally, the Ministry of Youth and Sport, police, the Malaysian Sports Commissioner and MAM are in discussion to streamline and expedite the administration and regulations regarding motorsports events in Malaysia.

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Malaysian champion motorcycle drag racer Hattem Rashdi, racing for ESR Motor, lost a 12-hour fight for his life after crashing in drag race in Pekan, Pahang. The incident occured during the Time Trial segment of the Malaysia Drag Bike National ET Record Championship 2023, reports Harian Metro.

22-year old Hattem, who comes from Alor Janggus, Kedah, faced technical difficulties with his motorcycle before the crash according to ESR Motor Team Principal Adib Affandi Mohamad. Hattem was first brought to Pekan Hospital for treatment before being transferred to Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital in Kuantan.

Hattem was pronounced dead at 2.30 p.m. on September 4 and his remains will be brought to Alor Janggus, Kedah, for burial. Last year, drag car racer Muhamad Hafez Jamal Jamaludin died in a fatal incident at Terengganu Motor Circuit after his Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX crashed during a Battle of The Kings (BOTK) 2022 race.

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Results for the 2023 Givi Rimba Raid Jungle Enduro are delayed till September 9. This is pending examination of digital images of finishers after conclusion of the race held in Kuala Tahan, Pahang, over the weekend of August 31 to September 2.

Additionally, performance matching will be done between the Prologue race and Race Day results. This situation arose after videos and photos on the trail were alleged to show rider infringements.

In addition, results for the Rimba Raid Fastest Woman Award is under review due to an inadvertent technical infringement. The organisers of Rimba Raid regret any inconvenience caused.

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Proponents of road safety have called on the transport ministry to study the proposal to automatically upgrade the Malaysian B2 class motorcycle licence to a full B licence. This was because it involves the safety of motorcyclists as well as that of society, the New Straits Times reports.

According to Alliance for Safe Community chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye, introducing an automatic upgrade could result in serious implications, given the high number of fatalities in road mishaps involving motorcyclists. “These days, we are looking at about 6,000 to 7,000 cases of road fatalities per year, where more than 68% of these cases involve motorcyclists,” he said.

He said the current driving test required for a motorcycle licence upgrade is crucial, as it equips the motorcyclist with better knowledge on how to handle a larger, higher capacity motorcycle. “Therefore, the transport ministry has to study this proposal very carefully, especially since it involves the public’s safety,” he told the publication.

University Putra Malaysia associate professor Law Teik Hua agreed with Lee, saying that the public would be put to higher risk if authorities decided to go ahead with the automatic upgrade.

“I cannot see the rationale or benefit behind these policy changes. Perhaps it is good news for motorcyclists, but what is the benefit to society? In order to make sure the motorcyclists know what they are handling, it is better to go through the exams and the usual procedures in getting the full B licence,” said the head of the university’s road safety research centre.

Law said given that the country was facing many road deaths involving motorcyclists, addressing that was a more pressing matter. He said that instead of introducing such a policy, the ministry should review and update its existing road transport syllabus required for car and motor licences.

“If our current syllabus is sufficient, how come we still have so many accidents happening? So, the numbers show that perhaps the syllabus was sufficient back then, when you don’t have high motorisation levels, but times have changed,” he told the NST.

He said that it was time to introduce new aspects to the exam syllabus.”The current syllabus only ensures that you are good enough to drive a car or ride a motorcycle, but there is still no module to ensure you are safe enough to operate these vehicles,” he said.

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On display at the recently concluded Kuala Lumpur Bike Show (KLBS) were the 2023 Suzuki Gixxer 250 and Gixxer SF50. Expected launch for these two quarter-litre machines in Malaysia is year’s end as CKD models to keep local market pricing competitive which, according to a source in Suzuki Malaysia, will “be around RM21,000”..

The Gixxer 250 and Gixxer SF250 come with identical engines – a single-cylinder, liquid-cooled mill with SOHC and displacing 249 cc. Mated to a six=speed gearbox, the Gixxer bikes produce 26.5 PS at 9,300 rpm with a maximum torque 22.2 Nm at 7,300 rpm.

As designated by the names, the Gixxer 250 is a naked sports while the Gixxer SF250 is a small displacement sportsbike. Aside from the bodywork, handlebars and headlight, the two Gixxers are otherwise similar.

From the specifications sheet on display at KLBS, the Gixxer comes with hydraulic discs brakes front and rear a well as two-channel ABS. Susp[ension is done with non-adjustable telescopic forks in fork and a preload-adjustable monoshock in the rear.

Wheel sizing is 17-inches front and rear, shod with 110/70 front and 150/60 rear tyres. The Gixxer 250/SF250 carries 12-litres of fuel in the tank and overall weight is listed as 161 kg.

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