daytona 675 - Automobile Association of Malaysia
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daytona 675 - Automobile Association of Malaysia
NOTICEBOARD AN AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA (AAM) PUBLICATION Vol 44#25 w May/Jun w PP 314/12/2010(025776) w www.aam.org.my DAYTONA 675 CONTENT NEW PEUGEOT 208 TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLE pg18 - 19 GETRAG RACING TEAM pg8-11 pg12 -17 JAZEMAN AAM offices pg20 - 21 AAM Motorsports Sdn Bhd 225, Block 4, No.7, Persiaran Sukan Laman Seri Business Park, Section 13, 40100 Shah Alam, Selangor Tel : 03 – 5511 4679 Fax: 03 – 5511 3426 Email: motorsport@aam.org.my AAM COMMITTEE MEMBERS CHAIRMAN Y.M. TUNKU DATUK MUDZAFFAR TUNKU MUSTAPHA DKYR, PSD, PJK, HON. COMP. IMI-UK, TUNKU KECHIL BESAR VICE CHAIRMAN WAN ZAHARUDDIN WAN AHMAD COMMITTEE MEMBERS l AHMED ISMAIL B. HAJI AMIN l YUSOF BIN ABU OTHMAN l LEONG CHOO KONG l DR ABDUL MALIK BIN MD YUSOFF Correspondence and enquiries, please send to: The Automobile Association of Malaysia (AAM) 225 Block 4, No 7 Persiaran Sukan, Laman Seri Business Park, Section 13, 40100 Shah Alam, Selangor Tel: (03) 5511 1932 (general) Fax: (03) 5511 2519 E-mail: mru@aam.or.my HEAD OFFICE 225 Block 4, No 7 Persiaran Sukan, Laman Seri Business Park, Section 13, 40100 Shah Alam, Selangor Tel : Tel: 03 - 5511 1932 (general),03 - 5518 1932 (customer relations), 03 - 5511 3429 (corporate) Fax: 03 - 5511 2519 E-mail : mru@aam.org.my EDITORIAL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Wan Zaharuddin Wan Ahmad EDITOR: Harris Iskandar Taib EDITORIAL, LAYOUT & DESIGN: HIT Communications PUBLISHER: The Automobile Association of Malaysia SUBSIDIARIES Travel Planners Sdn. Bhd. 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G25, Block 4, No.7, Persiaran Sukan Laman Seri Business Park, Section 13, 40100 Shah Alam, Selangor Tel: 03 – 5511 4700 Fax: 03 – 5511 4681 Email: travel@aam.org.my AAM Automotive Centre Sdn Bhd Lot 15 Jalan Perusahaan 4 Kawasan Industri Batu Caves 68100 Batu Caves Selangor Tel: 03 – 6188 1932 Fax: 03 – 6185 2440 Email: autocentre@aam.org.my 2 CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE Greater road safety awareness begins with every single individual, whether he or she is willing to embrace and accept legislations, rules and regulations Road safety in Malaysia will kick into a higher gear in 2013 to address the alarming increase in the number of road accident fatalities and injuries despite an extensive suite of national campaigns and initiatives that have been undertaken. As a caring and responsible motoring organization, the Automobile Association of Malaysia (AAM) is compelled to assess the effectiveness of its own campaigns and we have established a special road safety task force to look into a more comprehensive and high impact programmes. Our programmes will complement further efforts that will be undertaken at the national level as well as in support of other programmes initiated by the private or corporate sectors and other nongovernmental organizations. Road accident fatalities and injuries is a serious epidemic that needs to be addressed aggressively using a multi-prong approach. It not only involves inculcating greater road safety awareness, but in educating the young who will become future road users, the implementation of strict enforcement, the introduction of better legislations, to seeking the active participation of all stakeholders. During the course of the year, the AAM will implement a series of measures which we hope will have the support of you our esteemed members. Better road safety 3 awareness begins at home and we trust that our members will also impart on the importance of this to their family members, especially children. Just as we work hard to instill better values in our children, road safety begins at home. It is very much a discipline, a habit and culture that you must introduce and make the young understand as well as appreciate. While it remains a challenging ongoing task to instill good road safety awareness and behavior in adult road users, children are easier to mould and we believe that by also tackling this important age group, they will grow up to contribute towards the creation of a new generation of more responsible and caring road users. More immediate programmes will involve the distribution of helmets to motorcyclists as the majority of fatalities involving motorcyclists and pillion riders result from severe injuries to the head. The AAM task force is now trying to determine what would be the most effective manner to execute this and monitor its effectiveness. More importantly however, is how do we underline a clear message that safety on twowheels is imperative. As our esteemed member, each and every one of you is also our ambassador of road safety. Working together ladies and gentlemen, we can truly make an impactful difference and in the long-term reduce the number of casualties and losses to road accidents. Y.M TUNKU DATUK MUDZAFFAR BIN TUNKU MUSTAPHA DKYR, PSD, PJK, HON. COMP. IMI – UK CHAIRMAN THE AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA (AAM) ROAD SAFETY ROAD REFLECTORS NOT APPRECIATED Most drivers usually don’t value the precaution of road reflectors imbedded in roads, which has been one of the major causes of road accidents especially during stormy weather, officers at the Rwanda National Police have said. The reflective solar powered road studs rely on lighting from the headlight beams of the approaching vehicle and become effective to a distance of up to 90 meters. The road lighting facilities termed as ‘cat’s eyes’ light up the motorway lanes of Kigali streets but many drivers ignore their usage. The solar-powered studs’ brightness is boosted by their own internal batteries which are topped up by sunshine and most daylight conditions. “I usually see the reflective lighting equipment on the road but I haven’t clearly observed their importance, I just drive over them,” said Marick Sibomana, 37, a taxi driver. About 4000 solar-powered devices have been installed along the 220 kilometre motorway within the city, according to Kigali City authorities. Jean Marie Vianney Ndushabandi, the spokesperson of the Rwanda National Police traffic and road safety, says that the devices were introduced as one of the measures to curb down road accidents. “Drivers should know that, the solar powered road reflectors are not for decoration but to help them get clear vision of the lane they are taking especially at night or during fog and rainy weather,” he noted. He cautioned drivers against driving over and destroying them, which he said is a major traffic offence. “The devices provide greater lighting of the lanes and contribute to road safety, especially at night. I think by now drivers should already have noticed the difference,” he said. Some of the solar powered studs are placed in the middle of the road between lanes, others on the edge of the road to differentiate between motorist highways and that of pedestrians. Ndushabandi stated that plans were underway to mark the highways with road reflecting devices JAIPUR ACCIDENT VICTIM IGNORED BY PASSERS-BY In Jaipur, India, none of the passers-by cared to stop and help the distraught man who was shouting for help on a busy road. The victim’s family, including his wife and months old daughter laid dead on the road and surprisingly none of the vehicles halted to help them. The family of four was on a two-wheeler which collided with a speeding truck in the Ghaat Ki Guni tunnel. The road is meant to be off-limits for two wheelers. The whole incident was captured by security camera as the worried man desperately asked for help. The helpless man finally could do nothing but sit on the road lamenting with his son. Reportedly, Kanhaiya Lal Raiger of Thikariyawas, was going to his in-laws with his wife Guddi, eight months old daughter Arushi and son Tanish. Their bike ran into a truck and Guddi and Arushi died on spot. The truck sped off and the driver has since absconded. The National Commission for Women in its statement claims that the woman could have been saved if people watching the incident had taken a timely action. Mamta Sharma, Chairperson, National Commission for Women said, “People in the CCTV control room didn’t inform the police. There was a delay of one and a half hours. If she had been given medical attention on time she would have been saved”. 4 ROAD SAFETY REDUCING HORSE-CAR ACCIDENTS Motor vehicles and horses both need to use our roads, but the result can often be disastrous. Such is the situation in the United Kingdom. “As a horse rider you are hard pressed to beat the beauty of hacking out down our wonderful country lanes until, that is, you meet a driver who is on a mission to get from A to B in as quick a time as possible,” said WMN Equestrian Editor Annabel Groom who called for more tolerance from drivers and riders. With almost 10% of reported incidents last year resulting in a horse fatality and 7% causing serious injury to the rider, road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist and The British Horse Society (BHS) have joined forces to create a Horse Rider Safety leaflet for riders and drivers. The leaflet features advice from the view point of both the horse rider and the driver. For horse riders, the leaflet includes issues such as hand signals and the importance of fluorescent leg wraps for the most visible parts of a horse. For motorists, the leaflet advises on appropriate speed, the nature of horses as ‘flight’ animals, and the dangers of sudden movement and noise. Sheila Hardy, senior executive safety at the BHS, says: “It is very easy to blame other road users for accidents or misunderstandings on the road. If we have a greater understanding of the needs and concerns of others it can only serve to make everyone safer on the roads.” Amazingly, there is currently no requirement for an equestrian-related road accident to be recorded anywhere, unless there is human injury that requires hospital treatment direct from the scene of the accident. A horse can be killed or a vehicle written off and the accident may not be recorded as a horse incident anywhere. The BHS, which has been collecting statistics on road accidents involving ridden or driven horses for many years, recognised that the old system was paper based and was perhaps unlikely to reach those who were not members of the BHS. Its members were of the belief that the number of horse- related accidents were hugely under-reported and so developed and launched their dedicated equestrian accident reporting website (www. horseaccidents.org. uk) in November 2010. The aim of this site is to help to build an accurate 5 picture of the safety issues equestrians face, supported by statistics. A total of 521 incidents have been reported since 2010 – 229 in 2011, 16 of which were horse fatalities and eight rider fatalities. In 2012 the 170 road incidents reported included 13 horse fatalities and two rider deaths. This year so far there have been two horse deaths. A change of attitude and some simple precautionary measures however, might prevent horse riders from becoming just another statistic. Until recently it’s not been ‘cool’ to be seen in hi-viz clothing, but by wearing it when you ride out, horse riders can give drivers up to three seconds more time to see them. ROAD SAFETY FORMER Hey Dad! star and traffic offender Ben Oxenbould has been dumped as the voice of driver awareness campaigns and will no longer be used on road safety announcements in any capacity. The move followed yesterday’s exclusive report in The Daily Telegraph revealing the 44-year-old, whose licence has been suspended a dozen times since 1991, was the voice of both NSW and Queensland holiday road safety ads. A spokesman for the NSW Transport Management Centre said the department was “disappointed” Oxenbould’s poor driving record had AUSSIES DUMP ROAD SAFETY VOICE-OVER PERSONALITY FOR BAD ROAD BEHAVIOUR detracted from the road safety message over Easter. “It’s safe to say Mr Oxenbould will not be used again for voiceovers or in any other capacity for road safety,” Deputy Director-General Tony Braxton-Smith said. “The minister has asked us to review internal processes.” Mr Braxton-Smith said measures were currently in place to use police checks to screen individuals who were an “advocate or an ambassador”, but not voiceovers. When questioned at home, Oxenbould exploded, defending his driving history. “You need to go away and do your research,” he said. Oxenbould, 44, first received a driver’s licence in January 1991. Since then his right to drive has been suspended a dozen times, mostly for failing to pay parking fines. He was also fined for at least 11 minor speeding offences, including making an unlawful U-turn, not keeping left and driving an unregistered vehicle. The Ingleside resident gave a false report to police, claiming to be his brother, when pulled over for driving an unregistered vehicle in January this year. He told police he had left his licence at home. Oxenbould later admitted his deception, producing the licence. Checks revealed he’d been suspended for more 6 than three months after failing to pay outstanding fines. Looking at his seven-page traffic record during a court case in March over the incident, magistrate Alan Railton said the habitual fine-dodger had been “good to the state” over the years: “You’re a terrible driver, aren’t you?” Oxenbould replied: “Terrible parker, your honour.” Mr Railton told Oxenbould his “attention towards your responsibilities is not what it should be” before halving the fine for driving an unregistered car and dismissing the charge of driving while suspended. He was fined $200 and ordered to pay court costs of $83. ROAD SAFETY ISRAELIS MOST ROAD SAFETY CONSCIOUS Israeli drivers are more concerned about road safety than any other drivers in Europe, a major new study found, and they rank that worry above concerns over crime, pollution, unemployment and health care. Yet on the basis of the Israeli drivers’ answers in the survey, they have the second safest driving style in Europe, bettered only by Irish drivers. Relatively large numbers of Israeli respondents insisted that they do not drive through yellow lights, do not drive too close to the car in front, and do not use their mobile phones while driving. By their own admission when answering those questions, Cypriot and Greek drivers have the most risky driving styles, the survey indicated. The major study was carried out by the European Union-funded SARTRE project. SARTRE is an acronym for Social Attitudes to Road Traffic Risk in Europe, a series of studies dating back to 1991. In Israel, the pollsters questioned 855 people in face-to-face interviews 75% of Israeli respondents pronounced themselves “very concerned” 85% of Israeli respondents saying they had not received a ticket and did not know anyone who had for dangerous driving conducted in Hebrew, Arabic and Russian, in December 2010 and January 2011. More than 75% of Israeli respondents pronounced themselves “very concerned” about road safety — the highest proportion in the study. At the same 7 time, Israeli came lowest in the survey when comparing the number of drivers who said that they drove through yellow traffic lights. It ranked second from bottom (after Ireland) when drivers were asked whether they drove too close to the car in front. And it ranked third from bottom (after Hungary and the Netherlands) when drivers were asked if they made mobile-phone calls while driving. The survey also found 85% of Israeli respondents saying they had not received a ticket and did not know anyone who had for dangerous driving. While almost 80% said they had not been breathalyzed in the previous three years, 45% acknowledged that they had driven after drinking. The survey findings asserts the fact that Israel was now one of the 10 safest countries worldwide to drive in. The number of people killed in road accidents in Israel in 2012 was the lowest annual figure in 50 years, despite the huge increase in the number of cars in the country. 45% acknowledged that they had driven after drinking NEWS NASIM LAUNCHES THE HIGHLY ACCLAIMED ALL NEW PEUGEOT 208 Nasim Sdn Bhd, the official distributor for the Peugeot brand in Malaysia, today launched the multiple-award winning and highly-acclaimed All New Peugeot 208. Since December 2012, the 208 has been Europe’s best-selling B-segment car for three consecutive months. In February 2013, Peugeot rolled out the 300,000th unit of the new 208 from its plant in Poissy, France. The stylish and sporty 208 is the first new model launched by Nasim in 2013 and will play a pivotal role in what is set to be another record-breaking year for Peugeot in Malaysia. “We have set a sales target of 200 units a month for the new 208, which has won multiple awards in Europe. With ever-changing expectations in the market, the 208 was designed to exceed all expectations and appeal to a wide demographic audience,” said Dato’ Samson Anand George, COO of Nasim. He said the 208 will contribute significantly to Nasim’s sales target of 8,000 units in 2013, which will represent a 30% increase from 2012. The 208 marks a generational leap from its predecessors with a completely re-generated architecture, 8 NEWS style, ergonomics and driving pleasure. Available as a five-door or three-door variant, the new 208’s design evokes agility, modernism and refinement. The exterior of the 208 is characterised by its signature LED daytime running lights and a floating grille to evoke a modern and agile appearance that is in line with Peugeot’s new design language. The rear LED boomerangshaped lighting blends into the fluid lines of the body creating a harmonious appearance. The sporty appearance of the exterior is further accentuated by its 16-inch twotone Helium alloy rims (on the five-door variant) or17-inch two-tone Oxygen alloy rims (on the three-door variant). The structure of the new 208 has been engineered to deliver outstanding levels of passive and active safety while keeping the overall weight of the vehicle low. This has been made possible with the use of an aluminium front beam absorber, strengthened front sub frame, laser welding of the roof and extensive use of Very High Strength Steel and Ultra High Strength Steel panels. The 208 comes standard with six airbags and an Electronic Stability Program (ESP) featuring ABS, EBD, EBA, DSC and ASR. Other safety features include Hill Start Assist, two ISOFIX points at the rear for child seats and all round one-touch anti-pinch power windows with electric child-safety door locks. As a result, the new 208 achieved a full five-star rating from EURO NCAP under the new and more demanding regulations that were introduced in 2012. The new 208 also leads in terms of ECO design with the integration of 25% “green materials” out of the 170kg of polymers (excluding rubber) used on the car. In fact, the new 208’s rear bumper is entirely recycled, which is a world’s first. Other parts that were made from recycled parts include the radiator frame, fan, wheel arch interior, soundproofing, boot mat, steering wheel, engine cover and air filter. Inside, the new 208 breaks new ground offering features normally found on larger luxury cars. The overall interior of the 208 is characterised by high quality interior trim with soft touch plastics accentuated by touches of piano black and satin chrome finishing. The five-door variant comes with high quality semi-bucket Moonlight seats while the three-door variant features high quality semi-bucket 9 NEW CAR Sahara leather and fabric combination seats. The overall interior ambiance of the 208 is characterised by white lighting, which in turn gives the interior a very sophisticated finish. The overall interior has been redesigned with specific emphasis on improving interior ergonomics, space and comfort. As a result, with a wheelbase of 2,538 mm, the overall interior has been optimised to offer rear passengers more space and knee room while boot space is 311-litres. A key highlight inside the 208 is its award-winning 7-inch HD colour interactive touch screen which provides easy access to various functions such as the radio, music files via the USB connection as well as Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free cellular functionality or audio streaming. The 7-inch HD colour interactive touch screen also incorporates a highperformance audio system with Arkamys 3D sound that is connected to six speakers to fully exploit the excellent interior acoustics of the 208. In addition, its audio system can be easily connected to an iPhone, iPod or an Android device. It also displays a rear parking aid with audio visual assistance, key settings of the car such as lighting and security features as well as the trip computer information. The 208’s 7-inch HD colour touchscreen was awarded Comfort Innovation of The Year at the Interiors Expo 2012 in Germany. Another key feature of the 208’s interior is its innovative and stylish floating instrument panel with a colour LCD screen and a compact leather steering wheel that comes with audio and telephony controls. In particular, the 10 NEW CAR colour LCD screen displays vital information such as the vehicle’s speed, trip computer and audio information. A first in the B-segment is the inclusion of a digital dual zone auto airconditioning system for both the five and three-door variant. The ambience in the three-door variant is further enhanced with a panoramic glass roof with mood lighting that outlines the glass roof at night. Both variants of the new 208 are equipped with a 1.6-litre VTi engine that produces 122 PS and 160 Nm of torque. In fact, 140 Nm of torque is available from as low as 2,000 rpm making the 208 a responsive and fun car to drive. Additionally, the engine is matched to an auto adaptive gearbox featuring Tiptronic and Sport mode functionality. The new 208 features Peugeot’s legendary trademark road-holding qualities by incorporating MacPherson struts with an antiroll bar front suspension and a trailing-arm with deformable cross-member axle at the rear. The architecture of the front suspension, in particular, has been developed to improve the caster angle contributing to better directional stability, steering accuracy and feel. The springs and damper settings in the car have also been finely tuned to offer enhanced driving dynamics. The fuel efficiency of the 208 on a mixed cycle is rated at 6.7-litres per 100 km. Among the awards won by the 208 include the ‘Best Supermini 2012’ by UK’s Auto Express New Car Awards, ‘European Car Of The Year 2013’ by Italy’s Auto Europa, ‘Best Car Of The Year 2013’ in Spain, ‘Continental Irish Small Car Of The Year 2013’ in Ireland and the ‘2013 Car of the Year’ by JoongAng Ilbo in Korea. The 208 is available in five exciting colours - Digital White, Platinum Black, Virtual Blue, Rogue Red and Passion Silver. The price of the 208 five-door variant is RM85,888 while the threedoor variant is priced at RM95,888. Both prices are on-the-road with insurance. The 208 comes with a five year warranty with unlimited mileage and complimentary Peugeot Lounge access. For more information on the new 208, please log on to www.letyourbodydrive. com.my or www.peugeot.com.my. 11 NEW CAR TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLE LAUNCHES 2013 RANGE OF AWARDWINNING STREET, SUPERSPORTS, ADVENTURE AND LUXURY TOURING MODELS riumph Motorcycles via its Exclusive Official Distributor Fast Bikes Sdn Bhd, today unveiled four of its 2013 line-up that are now available in Malaysia; the 675cc street sports Street Triple; the all-new and award winning 675cc supersports Daytona; the 1,215cc Tiger Explorer XC dual purpose/ touring bike; and the flagship 1,215cc Trophy SE, a luxury touring sports bike. Also available as a special variant is the 675cc Street Triple R. The Street Triple is priced at RM59,900, the Street 12 NEW CAR Triple R at RM 64,900 and the Daytona 675 at RM69,900, while the Tiger Explorer XC and Trophy SE is priced at RM115,900 and RM127,900 respectively. All prices quoted are excluding road tax and insurance. In conjunction with the launch of the four new models, Fast Bikes Sdn Bhd, also organised the inaugural Triumph Heritage Day in celebration of 111 years of British manufacturer Triumph Motorcycles which was first established in 1902. Triumph Heritage Day also brought together a congregation of classic and the new generation of Triumph motorcycles for public viewing, and a gathering of Triumph motorcycle owners otherwise known as the RAT Pack or Rider’s Association of Triumph. The Triumph marque has made its presence felt in Malaysia for more than 50 years, and with the new generation of Triumph supersports, modern classics, dual purpose, touring and street motorcycles, is making an even greater presence on Malaysian roads over the last three years with Fast Bikes Sdn Bhd’s appointment as the Exclusive Official Distributor of Triumph Motorcycles. “Triumph is back (in Malaysia), and in a very big way. If in Malaysia Triumph was better known in the past for its classic appeal and rich heritage, the new generation of Triumph models today are best identified and recognized for its technological prowess, the exhilarating riding experience and enjoyment it imparts on riders, and the diversity in its range of models with something for all segment of riders,” said fast Bikes sdn Bhd Chief Operating Officer Razak Al-Malique. “It has been a challenging but far more phenomenal and rewarding three years for the Triumph marque and Fast Bikes Sdn Bhd, and we are extremely pleased with the support we have received from not only our principal Triumph Motorcycles, but also the various local institutions and ultimately the motorcycling community, who have contributed significantly to making this business venture a successful one.” “With more than 200 units sold over the past 3 years we have been taking our time to get to know the brand, the motorcycle and character of each of 13 NEW CAR the models from Triumph. We now understand how very reliable and awesome these bikes. We are therefore ready to move forward and are investing a substantial amount of time and money to achieve excellence in customer service and experience. Interest has been increasing and not only in Triumph’s range of street and supersports bikes, but also in the adventure/touring segment and the many limited modern classic variants it offers, rising in tandem with Malaysia’s growing motorcycling community. This is also backed by Triumph’s awardwinning track record and the many accolades its range of motorcycles have and continues to receive worldwide. Another pivotal success factor is that all Triumph motorcycles are backed by a two-year unlimited mileage warranty underlining not only the brand’s confidence but its commitment to customers in terms of after sales service. Razak said Fast Bikes Sdn Bhd is also due to open the first Triumph Motorcycles flagship showroom which will is strategically located in Petaling Jaya in the second quarter of 2013. The company’s showroom and corporate office is currently in Kampung Pandan, Kuala Lumpur. NEW STREET TRIPLE & STREET TRIPLE R The award-winning Street Triple and Street Triple R features a new twin beam frame and revised geometry for razor sharp handling, agility and precision. Not only is the chassis robust and hard edged, it is advanced, and engineered to optimise dynamism, agility and rider enjoyment. Pride of place in the new lightweight chassis is the new low boy stainless steel exhaust which not only provides a sharp new look but offers a significant contribution to redistributing the centre of gravity and the weight of the exhaust. Its clever design and optimised mass centralisation has afforded Triumph’s engineers the opportunity to tweak the geometry, reducing the rake to 24.1º and 14 NEW CAR increasing the trail by 0.5mm to 99.6m. This as a package, adds to greater razor sharp dynamic handling in a confidence inspiring package weighing just 183kg, fully fuelled and ready to ride, and a substantial 6kg lighter than the outgoing model. Weight savings is also thanks to fewer pieces and fewer welds in the frame. Handling of the Street Triple is complemented by KYB suspension via 41mm upside down forks, while stopping power is provided by a confidence inspiring dual 310mm floating disc front brake set up, with Nissin two-piston sliding calipers. The bike also offers optional anti-lock braking system (ABS) which is fully switchable. Collecting numerous accolades since it was first launched in 2007 and is recognised for delivering class leading dynamics alongside an unforgettable riding experience, the Street Triple is rated at 106PS at 12,8650rpm with a maximum torque of 68Nm. Distinguished by its red rear subframe, red radiator cowls, and red pinstripe detailing to the wheels, the Street Triple R meanwhile, features 41mm inverted front forks are fully adjustable for preload, rebound and compression damping to give the expert rider freedom to set the motorcycle up for their specific needs. Its rear monoshock is also adjustable for preload and rebound damping. It is also fitted with the twin 310mm floating front discs and a more powerful four-piston Nissin radial calipers. Both models come with factory-fitted engine immobiliser and a two-year unlimited mileage warranty. Price: on-the-road without insurance • Street Triple RM59,900 • Street Triple R RM 64,900 DAYTONA 675 Triumph’s Daytona 675 has set new class performance standards in the supersport class with its three-cylinder, 675cc engine format, consistently topping comparison tests, and winning awards around the world since it was launched in 2006. The Daytona also has the distinction of outperforming higher specification superbikes in the prestigious international Masterbikes shootout, winning this toughest and most comprehensive test of all sports bikes two years in succession. The all-new, sharper, and leaner looking Daytona 675 features a brand new engine, new frame, fresh and sophisticated new bodywork and a host of other changes built on everything Triumph has learned from the enormously successful outgoing model. A 15 few tweaks and modifications allows the 2013 Daytona to raise the bar yet again. The Daytona 675 is 1.5kg lighter than the old model, has more power, an extended rev range, greater precision, feel, and increased agility. It’s faster on the track, better on the road and even more satisfying to own. At the heart of the new Daytona is its new engine, which brings more NOTICEBOARD performance and a subtly new character too. The key change is the wider bore and shorter stroke dimensions, allowing a higher 14,400rpm rev limit to gain more power and a broader spread of usable revs. Power is up 3PS to 128PS peaking earlier at 12,600rpm and revving on for longer with a maximum torque that is 2Nm higher at 75Nm. New twin injectors per cylinder on the intake side aids the power and torque gains as well as improving fuelling accuracy and efficiency and for the first time, titanium valves are fitted, helping the engine achieve higher revs and allowing Triumph’s engineers room to reshape them to improve gas flow. The transmission features a new slip-assist clutch to provide a lighter lever action and help prevent rear wheel hop under heavy braking. This is aided by the engine management which opens the throttle butterflies to reduce engine braking. The exhaust system is a clear change as the compact and purposeful new unit now sits beneath the engine rather than beneath the rear seat. This is a consequence of the mission by Triumph’s engineers to centralise the bike’s mass as much as possible and move the weight forward, key factors in making the new Daytona even more agile and yet more stable at speed too. The frame uses fewer sections in its construction for a cleaner, stronger design and has sharper geometry and a shorter wheelbase to make full use of the revised mass distribution. The rear sub-frame, constructed from high pressure die cast aluminium, not only looks fantastic but contributes to the slim sharp design at the rear of the bike. Triumph engineers also altered the ergonomics slightly, with a 10mm reduction in seat height and a little less weight placed on the wrists, allowing the riding position to have the best control at high speed and on the track. The Daytona also features a new, innovative intake duct, suspension which includes the latest fixed cartridge forks from KYB (formerly Kayaba) and revised rear shock, new light-weight wheels, and new switchable ABS system which weighs just 1.5kg that incorporates a late intervention track setting which allows rear wheel drift. The Daytona 675 also comes with twoyear unlimited mileage. Price: on-the-road without insurance • Daytona 675 RM69,900 TRIUMPH TIGER EXPLORER XC The new Triumph Tiger Explorer XC benefits from a series of well-engineered refinements to make a bolder and an even greater presence in the adventure touring segment Key to the rugged look of the Tiger Explorer XC are the new 19” inch front and 17” inch rear aluminium rimmed, steel spoked wheels wrapped with tubeless tyres which complements its aggressive styling. Triumph also makes 16 available a wide selection of genuine Triumph accessories for the discerning adventure rider, from high impact Adventure Hand Guards that offer warmth and protection to hands and controls; high performance 55w dual fog lights that deliver increased visibility for late rides to tough 22mm steel tube engine bars; and a heavy gauge NOTICEBOARD TROPHY SE aluminium Sump Guard for outright offroad protection. Powered by a shaft-driven 1,215cc triple, the Tiger Explorer XC produces 137ps with 121Nm of torque. It also features cruise and traction control, switchable ABS and a virtually maintenance free shaft drive. The Tiger Explorer XC is backed by a 10,000 mile service interval and unlimited mileage two-year warranty. Price: on-the-road without insurance • Tiger Explorer XC RM115,900 The Trophy is Triumph’s flagship and first foray into the luxury touring motorcycle segment. Packed with a whole host of technology features, much of which come as standard, the Trophy is powered by a shaft driven 1,215cc three cylinder engine, identical to the one powering the Tiger Explorer XC, delivering an impressive 134PS at 8,900 revs and 120Nm of torque at 6,450rpm, for smooth effortless power whenever required. A torsional damping system is used to transfer power from the gearbox to the shaft drive through a sprung bevel gear. In addition to this a metalastic shaft drive is used which allows a certain amount of compliance in the shaft assembly. These combined features help to provide a refined drivetrain and overall chassis performance which ensures the power is delivered in a smooth and controllable manner. The top of the range Trophy SE which is available locally, is fitted with adjustable electronic suspension from WP, which is operated via an ergonomically designed switch cube. Riders select their preferred damping setting – Sport, Normal or Comfort, combine it with the bikes loading – Solo, Solo plus luggage or 2-up, and select and review their settings via a dot matrix LCD screen. The ease of use and functionality means that personalised settings can be easily adjusted at the press of a button. Ride-by-wire technology, provides both traction control and cruise control functionality as well as optimising engine efficiency and fuel economy. Great effort has gone into optimising weather and wind protection with aerodynamically enhanced fairings. The electrically adjustable screen can raise 16.4cm and comes with a memory function that automatically adjusts to your last pre- 17 set position when you restart the bike. Rider and pillion passenger comfort is further enhanced with a range of seat options including heated front and rear seats, while the rider seat height can additionally be adjusted between 800mm and 820mm. The Trophy SE also features headlight positional adjustment, centre stand, lockable cockpit storage box with 12v power socket, a 26-litre fuel tank and Triumph’s unique Dynamic Luggage System (TDLS), all as standard. The Triumph Dynamic Luggage System helps maintain chassis balance by decoupling the mass from the chassis allowing each pannier to move up to a 5 degree arc therefore optimising stability and refinement. With 31 litre per side pannier, additional storage can be gained with the optional 55 litre powered “Plug and Play” top box. The “Plug and Play” feature allows easy fitting and removal without the need to connect and disconnect cables or wires. It features a 12v socket on the inside to charge a camera, phone or any other electrical device whilst on the move. The Trophy SE hosts a powerful integrated audio system, with Bluetooth technology, USB input, and iPod/MP3 player compatibility. It is also benefits from Triumph’s Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, which adds a further layer of rider security whilst an integrated passenger 12V power supply allows additional accessories to be added. The Trophy SE enjoys extended 10,000 miles service intervals with major services every 20,000 miles and unlimited mileage two-year warranty. Price: on-the-road without insurance • Trophy SE RM127,900.00 Issued on behalf of Fast Bikes Sdn Bhd by HIT Communications. For more information or enquiries, kindly contact: Harris Iskandar Taib Tel: 019-2711609 Email: hitcommunications@yahoo.com Or Ainul Azwan Tel: 019-398 1005 Email: ainul@fastbikes.com.my NEW CAR BMW M3 E46 V8 OF THE GETRAG RACING TEAM The secret of the success of the M3 E46 V8 from the GETRAG racing team around Michael Bäder is the combination of a compact and light body, here the body of the BMW M3 E46 is the best basis for a consequent lightweight concept, and a powerful engine like the 4.0l V8 S65 from the current BMW M3. This kind of concept has a long tradition at the G-POWER manufactory, as well. Amongst other cars G-POWER has already implanted the 5.0l V10 S85 engine into the M3 E46, just like a 4.0l V8 S65 engine into the 1M Coupé. The package of the race car is completed with a racing DME and a racing ABS form BOSCH. In order to achieve a power output of approx. 650 hp that would make the M3 E46 competitive in these series, the GETRAG racing team around Michael Bäder is using a supercharger system from G-POWER and so is following in the footsteps of the successful ALPINA B6 GT3 race car. The ALPINA B6 GT3 has been booked, thanks to the use of an ASA supercharger just like at the G-POWER supercharger system, for top positions already in its debut year at the ADAC GT Masters championship, the VLN Endurance Racing Championship, the 24h Race at the Nürburgring and the FIA GT3 European Championship. Powered like that, the only supercharged car in the starting grid has crossed the finish line in first place in its class at the season opening. All in all a 4th place has been achieved against a 47 participants strong top-class starting grid, including cars like the Porsche GT2, Porsche GT3 RS, Lamborghini Gallardo FL2, Dodge Viper GTS-R and the Mercedes SLS AMG GT3. The outstanding performance of the M3 E46 V8 has been Victory – BMW M3 E46 with 4.0l V8 S65 engine and G-POWER supercharger system wins 1. and 2. place in its class at the season opening of the International DMV TCC at the Hockenheimring • • • • • • 4.0l V8 engine implanted from a BMW M3 E92 G-POWER supercharger system with ASA T1-523 supercharger Power output approx. 650 hp 2. place in its class in the first run; overall 4th place 1. place in its class in the second run; overall 4th place 47 participants strong, top-class starting grid 18 NEW CAR underpinned furthermore by a 2. place in its class in the first run (again all in all 4th place). The use of the G-POWER supercharger system in extreme racing conditions impressively shows the performance and more over the durability of the combination G-POWER supercharger and BMW M-Engine. These characteristics are based on the exclusive use of components meeting OEM standards, being a basic element of the G-POWER philosophy and one of the secrets for the extraordinary quality, reliability and performance of the G-POWER products. For its mission in the G-POWER M3 supercharger systems, the way G-POWER is offering them for street legal BMW M3s, the ASA T1-523 has been literally been tailor-made, to provide the giant need for fresh air of the up to 8.500 rpm revving 4.0 litre V8 engine. But the ASA supercharger, flanged to the engine using high-strength mount, is not the only high-tech component of the G-POWER M3 supercharger system. The engineers did not spare any cost or efforts during the development of this supercharger system. Amongst others they even did a sophisticated, computer aided simulation which analyses the conditions of the airducting engine parts. The defined goal of this extensive research is to improve the efficiency of the G-POWER supercharger system to the best possible performance. And the result proofs us right. The G-POWER supercharger system is capable of reducing the specific fuel consumption of the engine. This shows that we do not only care about performance but are concerned of the sensitive use of restricted resources like fuel, as well. A further key figure, next to the supercharger, in the G-POWER supercharger system is the complete aluminium cast, large volume air box that is responsible for the perfect throttle response and optimal torque curve. The G-POWER M3 supercharger system is completed by the large air-to-air intercooler that is located in the vehicles front, which cools the boost temperature down to an output optimal level under all circumstances. G-POWER is offering altogether three different performance levels of its supercharger system for the BMW M3, from 520 hp, 580 hp and 610 hp. The prices start from 8.000,00 Euro for the M3 AK I “Sporty Drive” TU supercharger system plus installation. G-POWER: Since the company’s founding in 1983, it has focused solely on the tuning of BMW cars and the production of exclusive, handcrafted vehicles. In 2008, G-POWER was integrated into Group ASA, a year in 19 which both brands celebrated their 25th anniversary. G-POWER is now one of the few globally active and highly reputable suppliers of exclusive cars. In cooperation with development partner ASA, G-POWER has developed unique versions of BMW’s most important models, and the world’s most powerful versions of each, which clearly sets us apart from our competitors. G-POWER holds five world records: - Fastest BMW sedan with 730hp G-POWER M5 HURRICANE and a top speed of 360 km/h - Fastest LPG-powered car with the 660hp G-POWER M5 HURRCANE GS and a top speed of 333 km/h - Fastest Sedan with the 750hp G-POWER M5 HURRICANE RS on the ATP high-speed oval in Papenburg with a measured top speed of 367.4 km/h. G-POWER exceeded its own record with the 800hp G-POWER M5 HURRICANE RR with a top speed of 372 km/h - Fastest 4-seater coupe with the 750 hp G-POWER M6 HURRCANE CS and a top speed of 370 km/h - Fastest SUV with the 750hp G-POWER M5 Touring HURRCANE RS and a top speed of over 360 km/h (governed) - Fastest BMW 1 Series with the 600hp G1 V8 HURRICANE RS and a top speed of over 330 km/h MOTORSPORTS STRONG TOP TEN FINISH AND ROOKIE PODIUM IN MONZA FOR JAZEMAN JAAFAR Jazeman Jaafar began his Formula Renault 3.5 Series (FR3.5) campaign with a strong opening round at the Monza circuit, finishing third in the Rookie class and an impressive seventh overall in the first race of the season. His fortunes were reversed in the second race, after being punted from behind by Zoel Amberg which punctured a rear tyre and forced him to pull off track and retire. Jazeman’s weekend began with two test sessions at the Monza track and he made good use of the time to acclimatise himself to the circuit and develop the car set up for the race weekend. He posted third quickest lap in the first session and was 14th fastest in the second session. The qualifying session for race one was held in wet conditions and all the drivers opted for the wet weather tyres to start the session. As the track dried many teams, including Carlin, moved to the dry tyre, but were unable to improve on their times. A solid effort from Jazeman put him 11th on the grid for the first race, the fourth quickest rookie in the field. The PETRONAS Talent Programme driver made a good start for the first race and slotted into 10th place at the end of the first lap. He then overtook Andre Negrao for ninth position, then benefited from drivers ahead making mistakes to lie fifth by half distance. He was caught in the thick of the action as the laps counted down, attacking Oliver Webb ahead of him, whilst 20 MOTORSPORTS also defending hard from a chasing Nigel Melker. Jazeman resisted the challenge until he started to struggle with his tyres which let Melker through and then Arthur Pic in the closing stages. He crossed the line in a highly creditable seventh place for his first FR3.5 race. The qualifying session for the second race was again held in wet conditions and Jazeman finished 18th fastest, to line up in this position for the second race. He made a brilliant start, making up six places in the first lap to lie in 12th position, dropping back to 13th after a bold move by Mihai Marinescu. But on lap 6 Jazeman was hit from behind by Zoel Amberg which punctured his right rear tyre so he was unable to continue and had to pull off the track and retire the car. Jazeman said of his weekend, “The first race was good and I enjoyed being able to battle with the cars around me, running at a good pace and experiencing running with a full grid of cars in anger for the first time. Scoring points on my first outing was my goal and I achieved this, so it was a good start. “My high didn’t last long though as I was on the receiving end of another driver’s mistake and ended up losing out big time. These things happen in racing, but I’m obviously disappointed as I’m there to race and go the distance. I’d made a really good start as well, so I thought I could get in the points again, but sadly it wasn’t the case. I just have to quickly put it behind me and move on. On a positive note, I’m tenth in the championship and fourth in the rookie standings. 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