Ketika Yamaha Exciter 155 VVA dilancarkan di Vietnam dengan pelbagai pembaharuan dan naik taraf, antara persoalan bermain di fikiran pastinya mengenai kelajuan jentera popular berkenaan. Menurut Yamaha Vietnam, enjin baharu Exciter 155 VVA (155cc) yang menggunakan transmisi enam kelajuan beserta klac slip & assist itu mampu menghasilkan kuasa 17.7Hp pada 9,500 rpm dan 14.4 Nm tork pada 8,000 rpm. Ia adalah peningkatan yang agak besar berbanding versi sebelum ini iaitu Yamaha Y15ZR V2 (150cc) yan
Jan 26, 2021
Sebelum Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) memperkenalkan jentera 'Naked' Yamaha MT-15 pada September lalu, pasti ramai yang tertanya-tanya, adakah ia mampu mencabar populariti 'Super Moped', Yamaha Y15ZR. Sekali pun kedua-dua jentera ini amat berbeza dari sudut kelas, gaya dan keperluan, perbandingannya jelas tidak dapat dielak kerana kedua-duanya menggunakan enjin yang bersesaran hampir sama, 150 cc buat Y15ZR dan 155 cc (MT-15). Malah, sekali pun perbezaan harga kedua-duanya juga boleh dikatakan
Dec 26, 2020
Sejak model sulung Yamaha Y15ZR diperkenalkan Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HYLM) pada 2015, ia memang seperti sudah ditakdirkan untuk menguasai pasaran ‘Super moped’ tempatan. Selepas dua versi, yang terbaharu pada 2019, popularitinya tetap utuh meskipun tidak banyak kemas kini baharu diberikan terutama dari sudut teknologi dan prestasi. Malah sekalipun harganya turut dikritik sebagai melampau, ia tetap tidak menggugat takhtanya di negara ini. Ketika pelancarannya, Y15ZR boleh disifatkan sebagai pen
Mar 2, 2021
Ketika pelancaran Y16ZR (2021), ada perkembangan menarik yang turut diumumkan oleh Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) iaitu pengeluaran dan penjualan Y15ZR V2 akan terus berjalan seperti biasa. Ia sekali gus menjawab persoalan yang selama ini berlegar di fikiran peminat jenama berkenaan sama ada model panas yang diberi gelaran 'YSuku' itu akan terus berada di pasaran atau dihentikan pengeluarannya selepas Y16ZR dihasilkan. Perkembangan itu dinyatakan sendiri Pengarah Urusan Kumpulan Hong Leong Indus
Mar 22, 2021
Sejurus Yamaha Exciter 155 VVA dilancarkan di pasaran Vietnam, penghujung tahun lalu, peminat motosikal popular berkenaan di negara ini mula berteka-teki bilakah tarikh pelancarannya di sini dan berapakah harganya. Selain dua persoalan itu, turut hangat menjadi perdebatan adalah mengenai namanya. Ketika ini, ada yang memanggilnya sebagai Yamaha Y155ZR VVA, mengikut spesifikasi yang ada pada jentera berkenaan. Ia juga selari dengan perubahan nama untuk jentera berkenaan di Vietnam, yang sebelum i
Jan 23, 2021
Mengikut jejak langkah Yamaha YZF-R15, Hong Leong Yamaha Malaysia telah menampilkan 4 warna seragam baru untuk Yamaha Y15ZR. Warna baru tersebut boleh didapati bermula November 2020. 4 warna tersebut adalah Biru, Matte Titan, Cyan dan Merah. Hal ini bermakna, 4 pilihan warna sebelum ini dikekalkan, hanya diubah dengan seragam livery yang berbeza. Nampaknya, peminat Yamaha boleh menunggu generasi baru Yamaha Y15ZR V3 di kemudian hari. Yamaha Y15ZR dijana oleh enjin silinder tunggal 150 cc SOHC 4
Nov 10, 2020
The inevitable has happened, all Volvo cars produced from 2020 onwards are now limited to a top speed of 180 km/h. The decision to cap the top speed was announced in 2019, drawing much criticism from the public. But Volvo Cars persisted on their top speed cap and has installed limiters on all new Volvo cars, except for those under the Polestar brand. Volvo’s decision to cap all cars with the 180 km/h limit is in line with their goal to close the remaining gap to zero serious injuries and fatalit
May 22, 2020
Selepas 'mendiamkan' diri buat seberapa ketika, satu berita menggembirakan tiba buat peminat janama Yamaha di negara ini apabila Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) memaparkan imej 'teaser' mengenai ketibaan sebuah jentera baharu. Perkembangan menarik itu dikongsikan HLYM menerusi laman Facebook rasmi syarikat berkenaan, baru-baru ini menerusi sebuah gambar tanpa imej atau 'siluet' sebarang motosikal. Begitupun, gambar dengan latar belakang sebuah lebuh raya itu hadir dengan kapsyen “Ketibaan sesuatu
Mar 1, 2021
Bukan saja dikompaun, malah beberapa individu terpaksa menjadi 'mekanik segera' apabila diarahkan untuk menukar kembali ekzos mereka kepada keadaan asal di perkarangan Ibu Pejabat Polis (IPD). Itu yang berlaku kepada 10 individu yang didapati mengubah suai ekzos motosikal mereka secara keterlaluan dan tidak mengikuti spesifikasi yang ditetapkan pihak berkuasa. Memetik laporan Kosmo!, kesemua individu yang berusia 18 hingga 25 tahun termasuk seorang perempuan itu diarahkan untuk membawa semula ek
Mar 3, 2021
Berdasarkan sebuah gambar intipan yang tular di laman sosial, ura-ura mengatakan bahawa terdapat 2 pandu uji oleh Yamaha. Sebuah motosikal jenis ‘sportbike’ dan sebuah motosikal jenis ‘moped’ telah dipandu uji sekitar Bukit Tagar ke Bestari Jaya. Walaubagaimanapun, motosikal jenis ‘moped’ telah berjaya dirakam dan dimuatnaik di laman Facebook. Motosikal misteri tersebut kelihatan seperti sebuah Yamaha Exciter 150 pasaran Vietnam atau Yamaha MX King pasaran Indonesia. Perubahan yang boleh dilihat
Sep 23, 2020
Hyundai’s first-ever proper hot hatch has been given a facelift since it was introduced in 2017. Over 25,000 units of the Hyundai i30N have been sold in Europe and since then the N-badge have been proof of Hyundai’s commitment to performance. The i30N is available in 2 body styles, a hatchback and a fastback. Both updated models feature a wide, mesh centre grille which has been optimised to allow efficient engine cooling. The outer bumper corners are dominated by aerodynamic side fins which inco
Sep 25, 2020
The latest offering from Affalterbach comes the all-new second generation GLA 45, which shares many similarities with the A 45 and CLA 45. For starters, the turbocharged 4-cylinder engine makes 421 PS and 500 Nm of torque in its most powerful S variant. Drive is sent to all four wheels through an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). 0-100 km/h is dusted in 4.3 seconds, onwards to an electronically limited top speed of 270 km/h. The 4Matic+ all-wheel drive system is able to transfer power to n
Feb 27, 2020
MINI Malaysia goes all black with a special MINI Countryman Blackheath Edition. This is the first special edition to come for the current F60 Countryman generation. The Countryman Blackheath Edition is limited to 48 units only and comes only in Midnight Black for the price of RM 253,888. The Countryman Blackheath Edition comes only in pure black paired with matte tone brushed aluminium Bonnet Stripes and trimmed in piano black around head and tail lights, front grilles, door handles, and rear em
Feb 21, 2020
Yamaha Vietnam melancarkan jentera Super Moped yang paling dinanti-nantikan, bukan saja di Malaysia namun di seluruh rantau Asean iaitu Yamaha Exciter 155 VVA (Y15ZR) serba baharu di pasaran negara itu, semalam. Tidak seperti Y15ZR V2 yang dilancarkan di pasaran negara, tahun lalu, Yamaha Exciter di Vietnam datang dengan pelbagai pembaharuan terutama enjin yang kini hadir dengan 155cc, Satu Silinder SOHC, Suntikan Bahan Api bersama sistem Variable Valve Actuation (VVA). Transmisi jentera ini jug
Dec 30, 2020
Engine specific output is typically measured by power-per-litre. It shows how efficient an engine is at producing power relative to its size. In the past, 100 PS-per-litre was considered the holy grail, only found in supercars or high-performance sports cars. Now, especially with turbocharging, it has become a lot more common and some even go far beyond it. So, here are 5 cars that pretty much says, “size doesn’t matter.” Ford GT – 191 PS-per-litre Recently updated with slightly more power at 66
Jun 3, 2020
Bermaz Motor, Mazda’s distributor in Malaysia has just announced that the evergreen Mazda 6 has been given some updates for 2021 alongside the Mazda MX-5. Prices for the updated, imported from Japan (CBU) Mazda 6 starts from RM 170,917 (excludes 50% SST, valid until 30-June 2021). The updates are mostly additional features but possibly the most important is wireless Apple CarPlay which is now available standard on all variants of the Mazda 6. The Malaysian-spec Mazda 6 comes with two engine vari
Apr 1, 2021
We can already hear a pack of keyboards firing away so yes, the 2021 Perodua Ativa (D55L) and Proton X50 are not direct rivals. But as we mentioned before, they are close enough to fall in the same shopping basket and will inevitably attract similar demographics. If you are among the said demographics, then here is a guide to assist in your buying decision. Let’s start with the price. The Perodua Ativa has 3 variants on offer – X, H, and AV, priced at RM 61,500, RM 66,600, and RM 72,000 respecti
Mar 3, 2021
How does one differentiate between a spoiler and a wing? Well, sage spaniel-haired motoring host James “Captain Slow” May has a novel way to differentiate between a wing and a spoiler. He said in a review for the Honda Civic Type R FK8 that if his head can go through the space, then it’s a wing. Well, that's a definition we can live by and the wing is one of those tools that many car fanboys love to show off thinking it makes their car faster. But those who have a much more mature taste in cars
Oct 18, 2020
Two variants – Turbo and Turbo S Up to 761 PS (with overboost) and 1,050 Nm Top speed of 260 km/h, 0-100 km/h in 2.8 seconds Driving range up to 412 km Requires only a 2-speed automatic transmission Coming to Malaysia in 2020 Nearly five years in the making, Porsche has finally launched the Taycan, the company’s first battery electric vehicle (BEV) sports sedan. Apart from minor details, the production Porsche Taycan managed to retain much of the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show's Mission E concept car
Sep 5, 2019
Previously, we’ve explained why manufacturers continue the use of 3-cylinder engines. Fuel-efficiency and emission are among the top reasons, but what if they decide to extract every bit of performance from a 3-cylinder engine? So without further ado, here are the current top-3 most powerful cars, which are either on sale or will be on the market, with a 3-cylinder engine. BMW i8, from RM 1,408,800 The BMW i8 is actually more than 6 years old now and it still looks like it belongs in a sci-fi mo
Apr 15, 2020
Hot on the heels of the introduction of the 2021 Volvo XC40 T5 Recharge PHEV on our shores, one can't help but notice that the top speed is now capped at 180 km/h. We did a little more digging and found that this also applied to the regular XC40 T5 R-Design, all variants of the XC60 and S60 sedan. Curiously, the S90 variants still have top speeds exceeding 180 km/h, for now. Also read: Volvo’s 180 km/h limit is so stupid, it’s actually brilliant, but remember Turbo Rolf? This, of course, has bee
Feb 25, 2021
Honda Malaysia has just announced that the new facelifted 2021 Honda CR-V is now open for bookings nationwide. We covered the facelifted SUV back in July when it was launched in Thailand. Since its launch in 2017, 36,000 units of the 5th-generation CR-V have been sold in Malaysia, making it one of the most popular SUVs, capturing 19% of the non-national SUV market share. The CR-V has a more captivating front look with a new black grille combined with the signature LED headlights. There’s also a
Oct 6, 2020
The Proton Wira was Proton’s second-ever model right after the Saga and just like the first national car, the Wira sold like hotcakes. In fact, between its introduction in 1993 to its final year of production in 2009, 952,216 units of the heroically-named model were sold. Based on the fourth-generation Mitsubishi Lancer, Proton utilised the platform of the Wira on various other models including the Satria, Putra, and Arena. The Wira was also one of the first widely exported Proton models. The hi
Jan 23, 2021
In 2017, Bugatti set the land speed record for production cars with the Bugatti Chiron, achieving 0-400-0 km/h in a mind-boggling 42 seconds. Seemingly not satisfied with the achievement, the French coachbuilder decided to attempt the (previously) unimaginable – breaking the 300 mph (482.80 km/h) barrier. The record-breaking run was done in a pre-production version of a Chiron derivative – Chiron SuperSport perhaps? It was on Ehra-Lessien high-speed track where Le Mans winner and Bugatti test dr
Sep 3, 2019
There is no denying that SUVs now dominate the global car market. Competition is tough in the SUV market with more and more manufacturers jumping on the SUV bandwagon. With so many options out there, which SUV trumped the rest of its competition and sold the most in the world in 2019? Based on CarIndustryAnalysis/ Felipe Munoz's charts, here’s 2019’s top-10 best-selling SUVs in the world. #1 Toyota RAV4 While Malaysia is only just getting to know the new and very expensive TNGA 2020 Toyota RAV4,
Jul 26, 2020
Selepas dilancarkan di Vietnam baru-baru ini, ramai yang tertanya-tanya negara manakah yang akan menerima versi terbaharu 'Super Moped' popular Yamaha dikenali Exciter 155 VVA di negara berkenaan. Bagi peminatnya di Malaysia, jentera yang dikenali sebagai Y15ZR atau 'YSuku' itu sememangnya amat dinantikan. Ini kerana kali terakhir pelancaran versi terbaharu yang ada di negara ini iaitu Y15ZR V2 adalah pada 2019. Justeru, model Exciter 155 VVA - yang memperoleh pelbagai pembaharuan - dan berpoten
Jan 14, 2021
Sime Darby Auto Performance, the official importer and distributor of Porsche cars Malaysia, has launched the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 and the 718 Spyder. The GT4 sits at the top of the 718 range, above the GTS. Both the 718 Cayman GT4 and 718 Spyder are powered by a 4.0-litre naturally aspirated flat-six engine that makes 420 PS and 420 Nm of torque, sending power to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission. Depending on how fast the driver shifts, the duo is able to complete the century
Jul 16, 2020
One of the warning lights in your car is the ABS warning light. ABS stands for anti-lock braking system, and it ensures you have complete control of your car in emergency braking situations. What does a glowing ABS warning light mean? Unless you see leaking brake fluid, the most common reason for the ABS warning light is a faulty wheel speed sensor. In fact, some car brands have this as a recurring problem. There are other reasons for failed ABS systems too, albeit less prevalent. Some refer to
Feb 21, 2021
Due to low demand, Proton has decided to suspend bookings for the Standard variant of the Proton X50. Proton has seen over 40,000 bookings for the X50 since its launch in October 2020, but bookings for the standard variant only account for 5%. The Edge reports that while Proton had expected the X50 to garner a lot of interest, the demand has been overwhelming, especially for the Flagship variant. Proton will focus on the larger population of bookings, which is for the non-Standard variants. Book
Apr 16, 2021
Benelli RSF 150i mungkin kurang terkenal berbanding pesaingnya dalam kelas 'Super Moped'. Tetapi, jentera jenama dari Itali ini tidak kurang hebat, tak kira dari sudut prestasi atau reka bentuk. Dibawa masuk ke pasaran Malaysia pada 2017, ramai yang menyatakan RSF 150i tidak mampu bersaing dalam segmen ini namun mereka membuktikan tanggapan itu tak tepat. Malah, syarikat yang bertanggungjawab memasarkan jenama itu di Malaysia, Mforce Bike Holdings tampil melancarkan versi kedua, V2 tahun lalu de
Dec 8, 2020
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