Kawasaki Ninja ZX10R 2013

2013 Kawasaki ZX-10R Key Features • NEW Öhlins-Kawasaki electronic steering damper reacts to current speed as well as rate of acceleration and deceleration to help provide the ideal amount of damping force across a wide range of riding scenarios • Engine and chassis allow for linear power delivery • Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control (S-KTRC) continuously monitors wheel speed, throttle position, engine rpm and a host of other data to help ensure the optimal amount of traction • Power Mode selector allows riders to select power level and power delivery • Aluminum frame has ideal strength and rigidity • Big Piston Fork (BPF) helps maintain composure under braking • Horizontal back-link rear suspension helps deliver smooth suspension action • Slipper-type back-torque limiting clutch helps corner entry handling • Race-oriented instrumentation offers riders a wealth of information 2013 Kawasaki ZX-10R Features and Benefits New Öhlins-Kawasaki Electronic Steering Damper • Specially tuned for the 2013 ZX-10R, this new electronic damper helps provide the ideal amount of damping force across a wide range of riding scenarios • Maintains a high level of rider feedback by allowing lower damping forces under less taxing conditions, but quickly adapts to increase damping and enhance high-speed stability when required • Reacts to current speed as well as rate of acceleration or deceleration to help provide light steering feel at low speed, as well as superior damping at higher speeds or during extreme acceleration/deceleration • Uses Öhlins’ patented twin-tube design to help ensure stable damping performance and superior kickback absorption Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 998cc, Inline-four Engine • Design is compact, narrow and lightweight • Camshafts, crankshaft and pistons designed to complement the engine’s prodigious power production • Large intake valves, camshaft profiles and port shapes help maximize power production and smooth power delivery • Chromoly camshafts enhance durability • Single-shaft secondary balancer helps reduce vibration; its use allows several vibration-damping parts to be simplified and lightened • Strong connecting rods suit the power potential of this engine • ECU is small enough to be tucked away in a slot in the airbox assembly • One-piece upper crankcase and cylinder casting offers maximum rigidity • Low-friction oil pump reduces parasitic power loss • A lightweight radiator with tightly packed cores provides efficient engine cooling • A liquid-cooled aluminum oil cooler promotes high-efficiency heat dissipation • Intake and exhaust valves are titanium to reduce reciprocating weight and stress at high rpm Dual-injector Digital Fuel Injection • Large 47mm throttle bodies help with throttle control • Secondary fuel injectors enhance power output and power characteristics at high rpm; the lower injectors are always on, while upper injectors come on as needed according to degree of throttle opening and engine rpm • Oval-shaped throttle bodies allow precise throttle control and instant response • An Idle Speed Control (ISC) valve on the throttle body unit automatically adjusts idle speed, contributing to easier starts and off-idle throttle response Sport-Kawasaki Traction Control – S-KTRC • A highly sophisticated electronic system based on actual Kawasaki racing experience that’s designed to maximize forward motion by allowing racers to ride closer to the edge of traction • The system crunches a wide range of data, including throttle position, wheel speed, engine rpm, wheel slippage and acceleration, with help from a speed sensor fitted to each wheel • The quickest acceleration requires a certain amount of wheel slippage, so to optimize traction, S-KTRC actually allows for optimum wheelspin • Using complex analysis, the system is able to predict when traction conditions are about to become unfavorable. By acting before slippage exceeds the range for optimal traction, the system can quickly and smoothly reduce power slightly so the wheel regains traction • S-KTRC confirms conditions 200 times per second and governs ignition, which allows extremely quick response to changing conditions • Riders can choose between three operational modes, depending on skill level and conditions • A level meter on the LCD instrument panel displays how much electronic intervention the system is providing, in real time Ram-air Intake • A highly efficient and forward-positioned ram air intake is designed for low intake noise and good intake efficiency • 9-liter airbox enhances breathing and power • Oval-section intake funnels promote non-turbulent flow at all rpm Titanium Exhaust System • Titanium-header exhaust system with hydroformed header pipes and small, lightweight muffler assembly uses a pre-chamber that houses two catalyzers for emissions and sound • Headers have nearly identical specs to their roadracing counterparts, which makes it easier for riders to increase track performance with the simple addition of a less-restrictive muffler; now there’s no need to replace the lightweight and race-spec header assembly • Dual catalyzers help the ZX-10R meet strict U.S. and Euro III exhaust emissions standards Six-speed Transmission • Race-style cassette transmission allows simple trackside gearing changes to suit individual circuits • The “cassette” is located high enough that it can be accessed without having to drain engine oil • Primary and final reduction ratios minimize rear end movement (squat/lift) during acceleration and deceleration • Close-ratio 4th, 5th and 6th gears complement the ZX-10R’s circuit performance • Overall gear ratios suit the power characteristics for ideal power delivery in all rpm ranges • An adjustable back-torque limiting clutch facilitates smooth downshifts, a main contributor to stability under heavy braking Chassis / Frame • Aluminum-alloy frame offers optimal flex and rigidity characteristics for balanced handling on street or track • Chassis geometry allows sharp steering characteristics and crisp handling with no corresponding tradeoff in chassis stability at speed • Frame is an all-cast construction of only seven pieces, with ideal wall thicknesses that provide adequate strength and optimized rigidity • Front end weight aids aggressive, on-the-gas corner exits • Modifying or removing the exhaust pre-chamber (for racetrack applications only) enables two chain links to be removed, which offers riders the opportunity to alter chassis geometry by shortening the wheelbase by up to 16mm to suit different track layouts • Like the frame, the alloy swingarm is an all-cast design, with just three pieces • Narrow subframe layout contributes to the compact and slim tail section Horizontal Back-link Rear Suspension • Shock and linkage are positioned above the swingarm • The design offers excellent road-holding, smooth suspension action, and stability and feedback when cornering • The design positions the shock’s upper link to spread out the load and contribute to enhanced overall frame rigidity and chassis balance • The fully adjustable shock features a piggyback reservoir and dual (high • and low-speed) compression damping, which enables fine tuning for racing or track-day use • The Big Piston Fork (BPF) and Back-link suspension system contribute to rider control and faster lap times Big Piston Fork (BPF) • The Big Piston Fork’s (BPF) 43mm inner tubes is one of the contributing factors to the bike’s composure under braking • Compared to a cartridge-type fork of the same size, the BPF features a 39.6mm main piston • Oil inside the BPF acts on a surface area almost four times the size of a conventional fork’s. The larger surface area allows damping pressure to be reduced while ensuring that damping force remains the same • Reducing damping pressure allows the inner fork tube to move more smoothly, which is especially noticeable at the initial part of the stroke. The result is greater control as the fork compresses and very calm attitude change as vehicle weight shifts forward under braking, and contributing to greater chassis stability on corner entry • Because the BPF eliminates many of the internal components of a traditional cartridge fork, construction is simplified and overall fork weight is reduced • Compression and rebound damping adjustments are located at the top of each fork tube, while preload is now at the bottom Race-spec Steering Damper • An adjustable twin-tube Öhlins steering damper is standard. The second tube acts like a reservoir, allowing the internals to ensure stable damping and excellent feedback even under racing conditions Advanced Braking System • Tokico radial-mount brake calipers use dual pads and offer a superb initial bite, increased control, progressive feel and a high degree of feedback to the rider • A radial-pump front master cylinder provides the ultimate in front brake feel and feedback • A pair of 5.5mm thick, 310mm petal discs provides the heat dissipation needed to maintain brake feel and responsiveness during extended heavy use • A 220mm rear petal disc gripped by a single-piston caliper provides excellent feel and feedback Three-spoke Cast Aluminum Wheels • Gravity-cast alloy wheels feature a three-spoke design • Light wheels mean low unsprung weight, which allows the suspension system to work more efficiently Ergonomics • 32-inch seat height makes it easy to reach the ground • Fuel tank shape offers a comfortable ergonomic fit with the rider’s forearms and inner thighs when riding • Adjustable foot pegs can be lowered an additional 15mm when street riding or touring Advanced Aerodynamic Bodywork • Compact, curved shape • Large ducting aids engine heat dissipation • Line-beam headlights and short fairing contributes to the aggressive styling • LED three-bulb position lamp at the top of the ram air duct offers enhanced visibility to drivers and pedestrians • Fairing-mounted mirrors feature integrated, LED-type turn signals • Turn signals are electrically connected via couplers, which allows easy mirror removal for track day riding • Compact tail section includes an elegant, nine-bulb taillight • Taillight and turn signal stalks are mounted on a rear fender assembly that’s easily removable for track day riding Advanced Electronic Instrumentation • Instruments feature a high-visibility bar-graph LED tachometer positioned above a multi-window LCD info panel that offers riders a massive quantity of information • The tachometer also functions as a shift indicator: LEDs flash when the pre-set rpm is reached, and riders can set shift rpm according to preference • The multi-function LCD features two display modes: Standard and Race. Switching to Race Mode alters the Speed display by changing it to Gear Position, and by changing the Clock display to Speed • Additional functions include odometer, dual trip meters, average fuel consumption, instant fuel consumption, Power Mode (x3), S-KTRC (x4), S-KTRC level indicator, low fuel indicator, Economical Riding indicator (shows most favorable fuel consumption), water temperature and a host of indicator lamps

The New Honda Jazz S

Honda Malaysia has announced the introduction of the Jazz S. The Thai-built variant replaces the Grade V introduced when the facelift debuted here last year and joins the Jazz Hybrid as the two models in the Jazz range. It significantly drops the asking price from the previous RM109,800 to RM99,800 (on-the-road with insurance), bringing it closer to the Hybrid. Exterior-wise, the Jazz S wears 15-inch alloys (previously, 16-inch), new front and rear bumper, black mesh grille and mud guards, as well as a new blue/black seat fabric. The reduction is pricing has seen the omission of the side sill garnish, exhaust pipe finisher, paddle shift, cruise control and steering wheel audio controls.

It’s still powered by the familiar 120 PS L15A 1.5 litre i-VTEC lump and five-speed auto transmission, and the S retains the array of safety kit, namely Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), dual airbags, ABS, EBD and brake assist. As for exterior colours, the Jazz S goes with three choices – Brilliant White Pearl, Polished Metal Metallic and Crystal Black Pearl, the same shades as found on the Grade V previously, with only the signature Brilliant Orange Metallic dropped from the palette.

New Honda Accord 2013 Sedan and Coupe

Here are the official images of Honda’s all-new D-segment contender, and according to Honda this generation is ‘the most sculpted and the most dynamic” Accord yet. This is the US market version of the Accord, which is the larger of the two Accords available in different parts of the world. This one is what we’ve traditionally gotten in Malaysia for the last two generations – the other Accord is the smaller, sportier bodied version available in Europe. Some countries, like Australia, get both models.

We only have these front- and rear three-quarter shots of the car, but according to Honda, the exterior length of the car has been shortened. Hopefully, this doesn’t mean the wheelbase has been shortened as well, like in the case of the new Civic FB versus the FD it replaced, as longer wheelbases usually mean better interior space comfort. The current 8th generation Accord’s 2,800mm wheelbase is one of the longer ones in its class. Below two images of a blue new generation Accord Coupe.

Latest Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0 GT in Malaysia

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia has brought the Lancer 2.0 GT up to speed with some extra fitments: LED daytime-running and position lights, reverse camera and bodykit, while the interior is also treated to Nappa leather seats and premium carpet mats. The CBU-from-Japan car is powered by a 2.0 litre, 16-valve MIVEC unit that produces 150 PS and 197 Nm of torque. Transmission is a six-stepped INVECS-III CVT with paddle shifts. It is now priced at RM125,468 OTR without insurance.

Other standard equipment includes a 2-DIN Touch Screen Entertainment System, automatic wipers and headlamps, and cruise control. White Solid, Black Mica and Red Metallic remain the standard hues on offer. The last update was in 2009, when the car received the new front end from the Lancer Sportbac

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BMW HP4 supersports bike based on S1000RR

BMW has unveiled the latest bike to join its High Performance (HP) range – the BMW HP4. Like its other HP siblings (HP2 Enduro, HP2 Megamoto and HP2 Sport), its based on an existing Motorrad model, which in this case is the BMW S1000RR. It is the first four cylinder bike in the BMW HP family. The BMW HP4 provides the homologation basis for the use of BMW motorcycles in motorcycle racing categories such as superbike and superstock categories. It has a standard passenger seat cover for a monoposto look. There’s also a passenger seat package as an ex works option, which includes the passenger seat as well as the passenger footrests. Fitted as standard is a Dynamic Damping Control DDC system, which allows dynamic damping adaptation of the pside-down fork and spring strut to the specific situation on the road. The damping is adapted to the current manoeuvre or road surface by means of sensor-supplied parameters via electrically controlled regulation valves. In this way, the HP4 offers optimum damping in every situation, handling long and short shocks virtually perfectly so as to provide maximum traction and safety.

The new HP4 is fitted with the water-cooled 4-cylinder in-line engine with a peak output of 193 hp at 13,000 rpm and a max engine speed of 14,200 rpm. Its maximum torque of 112 Nm is reachedat 9,750 rpm. The torque has been perceptibly increased in the 6,000-9,750 rpm range. In “Rain” mode there is now a smoother output and torque curve available between 2,500 rpm and 8,000 rpm. This is plenty of power considering the HP4 weighs just 199kg including a 90% full tank of petrol. The rear tyre of the HP4 uses a 200/55ZR17 size. As for the brakes – the HP4 has Brembo monoblock calipers and 9x floating brake discs at the front as well as an upgraded Race ABS system. There are four different ABS modes to be picked from – rain, roads, racetrack and slick. Unlike the RR where horsepower is tuned down to 163hp in rain mode, the engine’s maximum 193hp is available in all four ABS modes. BMW has equipped the HP4 with a shift assistant, where you can do clutchless upshifts if you want. Downshifts still require you to use the clutch, and if you touch the clutch it disengages the shift assistant.