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    Article reproduced from The Straits Times
    Learner motorcyclists and drivers could in a few years' time be assessed for a road licence without the presence of a human tester, if a trial here proceeds smoothly.
    The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has called a tender for a trial of a fully automated circuit that will use technology to test motorcycle riders.
    The Intelligent Driving Circuit (IDC) will eventually replace the current testing method, which involves a human assessor, for both car drivers and motorcyclists.

    According to the tender documents on government procurement portal GeBiz, the trial is to be conducted on selected Class 2, 2A and 2B motorcycles, which are to be fitted with analytical equipment such as sensors and cameras.
    The tenderer is expected to supply two motorcycle units for each class and set up automated testing systems at the motorcycle course stations within the test circuit at the Singapore Safety Driving Centre (SSDC) in Woodlands Industrial Park.
    The tender documents set out the riding errors that the automated testing system must be able to detect at the emergency stop station in a proof-of-concept test.
    These include failing to attain a minimum speed of 30kmh for Class 2B motorcycles and 40kmh for Class 2 and 2A motorcycles before executing the emergency stop, failing to look straight ahead and hold the handlebar firmly with both hands, and failing to grip the fuel tank with both knees.
    The system must also be able to detect if a rider puts his feet down before bringing the motorcycle to a complete stop, if he supports the motorcycle with his right foot instead of his left after stopping, or if he stops in a staggering manner.

    Applying insufficient braking force, applying the clutch before braking, applying the brakes early, failing to close the throttle to make use of the engine brake and failing to apply the front and rear brakes together are also among the listed errors.
    Other errors that will cause a rider to fail the test immediately include taking more than the required distances to stop the motorcycle on a wet surface, falling off the motorcycle and causing the motorcycle to lean over by more than 45 degrees.
    The tenderer must show that the system can achieve at least 80 per cent accuracy in detecting and highlighting these errors before the design is considered for further evaluation.
    The system must be able to achieve 100 per cent accuracy in detecting errors before it is eventually implemented in full.
    It will also be required to show how demerit points are awarded and why, as well as calculate the total demerit points awarded at the end of the test to determine whether the testee had met the minimum requirements before proceeding to the next test.
    The trial could take up to a year and a half, according to the tender documents. The tenderer will be required to provide warranty and maintenance of the system for up to 18 months after installation.
    When the IDC was first announced by Home Affairs and Law Minister K. Shanmugam in 2017, the minister said the trial would take place in 2021 and that the plan was to achieve full implementation by 2023.
    He said then that using technology to conduct driving lessons and tests will enhance the effectiveness of lessons, increase productivity and allow lessons to be taken outside of the current operating hours to better suit learners' schedules.
    The MHA did not respond to queries on the trial. A training manager at SSDC declined to comment when approached.
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    Some car drivers love their car. I’ve had a few cars in my time though and haven’t really loved any of them. And I know that plenty of other folk out there could say exactly the same. For a lot of us, a car is just a tool, good for getting you from A to B. A bike, on the other hand, is more of a toy. Sure, some use their bike to get from A to B, but plenty of us only ride our bikes for the sheer thrill of it. And for the love of our bikes. That’s because motorbikes are better than cars.

    There are loads of reasons motorbikes are better than cars but, in case you don’t know what they are, and you’re still unsure about whether or not to bin the fart-box off and enter the world of two wheels, in the interest of public service we‘ve put together a list of the top five reasons motorbikes are better than cars. And here it is
    1) They Look Cooler
    They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, don’t they, and it most certainly is. But if you were to ask any beholder from here to Timbuktu what the most beautiful road vehicle is, he would probably say something like Ducati’s new Panigale V4 SP, or MV’s Brutale 1000 RR. He would, by no means, say the Nissan Qashquai, or the Kia Sedona; it just wouldn’t happen. Every car on the street these days looks virtually the same. They’re just a box made from metal and glass with a wheel at each corner. They have looked the same for years and I, for one, am sick of the sight of them.

    It’s a whole different kettle of fish in the motorbike world, though. Yes, they’re just and engine and a frame with a wheel at either end, but every one is different. Like a priceless artwork, one fleeting glance at any motorcycle can evoke emotions that you never new existed. Feelings you’ve never felt. Can a car do that? Can you even remember what the last car you saw was? I can’t. I can’t even remember what colour it was, that’s how memorable an experience it was. Automotive designers are going to have to do a whole lot better.
    2) They’re Cheaper
    I know that some would say that over the years (particularly recent years), the cost of certain bikes has started to get a bit silly (especially at current COE prices and that mind-blowingly expensive ARF for Class 2 bikes, a Ducati Panigale V4R at S$132,000, ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!?!). It’s true that they aren’t as cheap as they once were, but what is? But when you compare the price of bikes to that of cars… Yikes! That’s when you realise we aren’t doing two bad, over here in Motorcycle City. Ok, I’ll admit that some cars are in the same ball-park, price-wise, as bikes. But let’s face it, why would you want to?


    On the other end of the motorcycle price spectrum, at the S$50,000 mark, you can pick up all the bike you’ll ever need. Whether it’s a BMW S 1000 RR M Sport, the bike that blitzed the opposition on both the road and track elements of 2020, or a cruiser, roadster or adventure bike from just about any of the major manufacturers. If you want to match the performance of S$50,000 superbike (like the aforementioned BMW S 1000 RR M Sport), in a car, you’d need to spend ten times the amount on something really special. I think we can all agree that compared to bikes, cars are a right old rip-off.
    3) They’re More Versatile
    Yes I know you can’t carry your golf clubs round on the back of your bike (well not easily anyway). But I still maintain that bikes are a lot more versatile than cars. They really are the machine that lets you go anywhere, from tarmac to dirt and everything in between.

    Anything really does go, for us motorcyclists, as I’m sure anyone who has given it a go will vouch for. Whether it’s getting down and dirty on the MX track, or packing your rucksack and roll bag full of pants, socks and packets of three before heading for the hills, there’s always a bike for the job. In fact there are some bikes capable of doing it all. Take KTM’s 1290 Adventure for instance, which is just as happy drifting around on a dirt track, as it is plodding along on the open road.
    4) They’re Faster
    For some, this this alone means motorbikes are better than cars. As previously touched upon, yes, you can try and match the performance of a superbike. But you’d have to spend hundreds of thousands, sometimes millions of dollars, to achieve it. Most of us will never be able to afford that. Some of us will never be able to afford a S$50,000 superbike, either, because that’s still ALOT of money. But many of us, at some stage in our lives might just be able to afford a second hand superbike. These days it’s certainly possible to pick up a 200bhp, 200mph bike for less than S$10,000.

    But it’s not just the superbikes that are fast. Take your average roadster, or cruiser; you’re still talking 200+km/h. I know that is doable in a car, yes, but not the kind of cars most of us drive. And even kids’ bikes are fast. When I turned 18 and was allowed to ride a bike on the road, the Aprilia RS 125 that I opted for would eat all my mates cars alive on the Friday lunchtime race to McDonalds; the Toyota Corollas and the Honda Civic didn’t stand a chance.
    5) The People are Better
    Unless you’ve got some Monster Energy stickers and some flashing neon lights on your shitty VW Golf (or some similar abomination), you’re probably not going to park up in Wheelock carpark to exchange bullshit stories about police chases with your spotty little teenage buddies. In fact you are probably not going to go anywhere with the sole intention of talking about cars. Because that’s, well, boring, for want of a better word. Bikes on the other hand, well that’s different. They’re cool and there’s way more to talk about; that’s why we love going to bike shows, meeting people at workshops, or chatting to strangers at Sepang. The most unlikely characters can be brought together (and often are) thanks to the common interest that is motorcycling.

    Everyone’s your friend at the Singapore bike show or Candy Motors. There’s certainly no pomposity amongst bikers, such as you might expect at a car race.
    And that is why motorbikes are better than cars.
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    Honda is all set to launch the made-in-India Honda CB350 motorcycle in Japan and other Asian markets as the Honda GB350 Basic Roadster.
    Honda has managed to surprise enthusiasts by launching a India-manufactured premium retro-styled motorcycle late last year as most of its core line of motorcycles are manufactured in Japan. The new Honda GB350 has found lots of takers despite limited availability thanks to its retro classic looks, a crispy exhaust thump and more importantly a powerful performance. Could riders actually be looking towards more no-frills motorcycles that are at the lower end of the pricing spectrum?

    Now, the Japanese manufacturer is planning to launch this bike in other markets around Asia very soon. According to a Japanese magazine, Honda will launch the classic roadster in Japan first and rechristened it as GB350. Made in India – Exported to Japan, Honda has already showcased the motorcycle in Japan and we expect it to be making its rounds to other Asia markets in the near future.
    The GB350 when launched, is already BS6 compliant which is equivalent to Euro 5 emission norms. This is good news as all new motorcycles coming into Singapore would need to adhere to Euro 5 emissions or risk not being able to be on the roads after a few years (remember the NEA debacle?). Hence, Honda wouldn’t have to invest further to upgrade the engine’s emission standards. It is also equipped with ABS as standard in its based model spec, which is very helpful as this is a powerful Class 2A bike that would need up-to-par stopping power. It is highly likely that the Japan-spec GB350 will be the model that is exported overseas.

    While earlier reports indicated that in Japan, the GB350 will cost around JPY 550,000 to JPY 600,000, the latest reports suggest that it would cost around JPY 499,000 instead, which comes in at a lower price than initially expected. Exact prices will be announced soon, once it is launched, and the price is Singapore is dependent on many factors such as COE and road taxes so we'll just have to wait for the official word from Boon Siew Honda.

    The bike is launched as a challenge to Royal Enfield’s 350cc retro segment which currently holds a significant market share is various other countries and could also be why Honda has launched this GB350 as a direct competitor. Also similar to the Royal Enfield, the GB350 comes equipped sparingly and does not even have a digital dash like most motorcycles from 2021 but instead just has a simple analog gauge.

    Initial sales numbers of the GB350 are promising, and it has the potential to disrupt Royal Enfield’s monopoly. Coming to its powertrain, it is powered by a 348cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine which generates 21 bhp at 5500 rpm and a peak torque of 30 Nm at 3000 rpm. Hardware equipped will also remain similar to the Japanese model which consists of telescopic forks at front and dual shock absorbers at rear. Anchorage duties will be handled by disc brakes on both ends.
    What do you think of the Honda GB350? Do you think there is a market within Singapore for a no-frills retro roadster motorcycle? Let us know in the comments section below!
    P.S. Boon Siew please bring this Honda GB350 into Singapore!
    Honda Japan Promotional Video on the Honda GB350:
     
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    Performance of a maxi scooter and sport bike agility, the Kymco Downtown 200I delivers the ultimate scooter riding experience. Powered by an all new 4-valve Electronic Fuel Injected engine coupled to an agile, responsive, light weight dual cradle steel chassis. A lighted, under seat storage space is big enough for two helmets and a water tight console compartment for cell phone storage, equipped with a 12V accessory outlet for charging your phone, satisfying all your daily commuting needs. Add an optional top case and your daily commuter ride turns into a weekend touring machine.

    Originally showcased as Downtown 350, the Downtown 200 is specially configured for Singapore's unique motorcycle class licensing. In order to penetrate the Class 2B market, KYMCO Taiwan made use of everything that belong to its predecessor and down-bore the engine to the exact capacity of 200cc for our market.
    KYMCO Singapore authorised distributor: Motor Sport Pte Ltd

    KYMCO Singapore
    Blk 3006 Ubi Road 1, #01-350, Singapore 408700
    Tel: +65 6281 9778
    The Downtown series has proven popular across the world for its ability to be many things to many people – namely its ability to combine agility, comfort and versatility with safety and technology. With its rider-centric Noodoe Navigation system, riders are presented with real-time directions and street-countdown indications, allowing them to focus on the road safely.

    If you're looking for a Class 2B scooter that is easy to handle, maximises the capacity of your Class 2B license, and looks like a much more larger bike that it really is, and have all the latest technology creature comforts and tech, look no further than the Kymco Downtown 200I!
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    If it's not broke, don't fix it, right? As the famous saying goes, Husqvarna has taken heed to this and their model range for 2021, namely the Vitpilen 401 and Svartpilen 401, is almost exactly the same as the 2020 model of the bike. So if you've worried that you might have missed the boat, fret not, as you can walk in to DirtWheel and get the exact same model.

    The sweet little machines ride on the same basic gear that sits under the KTM 390 Duke and RC 390, which means you get premium suspension and a punchy, economical single-cylinder engine.
    The fact that Husky made no changes to the little rippers this year is testament to their spec and desirability. Think of this as the Swedes electing not to fix something that is very much not broken. Both bikes are admirable commuters, and both make short work of twisty roads where more cubic centimeters could spell disaster. The idea here is to make full use of every one of the bikes’ 44 hp, rather than letting yourself be ridden by something that belongs on a track.

    Both bikes come with an absolutely stacked spec sheet. You get a Power Assist and Slipper Clutch (PASC), with Easy Shift, which allows you to bang up and down the gears without touching the clutch. The ByBre brakes have ABS with a supermoto mode, which lets you lock and slide the rear wheel.

    To keep weight and power in check, Husqvarna spec’d adjustable WP Apex 43mm open-cartridge USD fork and WP Apex rear shock.
    2021 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 and Svartpilen 401
    Technical Specifications
    Engine:    373cc, DOHC, liquid-cooled single; 4 valves Bore x Stroke:    89.0 x 60.0mm Compression Ratio:    12.6:1 Fuel Delivery:    Electronic fuel injection w/ 46mm throttle body Clutch:    Wet, multiplate mechanical assist and slipper Transmission/Final Drive:    6-speed/chain Frame:    Tubular steel trellis Front Suspension:    43mm WP Apex inverted fork, fully adjustable; 5.6 in. travel Rear Suspension:    WP Apex single shock, fully adjustable; 5.9 in. travel Front Brakes:    Radial-mounted ByBre 4-piston, radial master cylinder, 320mm disc w/ ABS Rear Brake:    ByBre 1-piston floating caliper, 230mm disc w/ ABS Wheels, Front/Rear:    Spoked alloy; 17 x 3.0 in. / 17 x 4.0 in. Tires, Front/Rear:    Metzeler M5 (Vitpilen)/Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR (Svartpilen); 110/70-17 / 150/60-17 Wheelbase:    54.0 in. Rake/Trail:    25.0°/3.7 in. Seat Height:    32.9 in. Fuel Capacity:    2.5 gal. Claimed Dry Weight:    333 lb.54 (Vitpilen) /335 lb. (Svartpilen) Warranty:    2-year unlimited mileage Available:    Now Contact:    husqvarna-motorcycles.com


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    Although motorcycles are not allow on Sentosa Island (yes this is another topic for another day), since the Circuit Breaker started in Singapore last year, there has been an increasing number of motorcycles entering Sentosa by means of being a delivery rider, either to send food to one of the many hotels on the island, or picking up food from one of the many F&B establishments on the island.
    If you're thinking about using your status as a delivery rider to enter Sentosa on a weekend with your better half however, it will not work. At the entry to Sentosa, the rangers will check your phone and app to ensure that it is a legitimate delivery before allowing you onto the island.

    Anyhow, for those of you who frequent Sentosa whether in a car or on a motorcycle, you will notice that there are several speed cameras around the island. This is due to its narrow carriageway as well as high flow of human traffic so vehicle speeds must be kept to a minimum. Most, if not all of the cameras are at 50km/h.
    The cameras location are:
    Bridge linking Singapore mainland and Sentosa Island Straight after first roundabout leading to Tanjong Beach Straight after second roundabout leading to Sentosa Cove It has been a long debate among many motorist on whether the cameras work, and if they do work, does the Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) have any jurisdiction over issuing of traffic summons.
    The simple short answer is, yes, they do.
    Evidently seen from a notice of traffic offence that has been circulating on several Whatsapp chat groups, you will note that the person in question has been issued a summon of S$75 for speeding entering Sentosa at a speed of 70km/h (Traffic offence letter below). 

    There is also a deadline stated within the letter and if the composition amount is not paid by then, the person may then be subjected to further charges and there could be a fine of up to S$2,000.
    SDC is a statutory board within the Singapore government and they do have the right to take action against offenders and if this letter is ignored, believe us, they will be able to bring the matter further to the Traffic Police or even the courts. This is the reason why SDC is also able to get the vehicle owner's details just from your license plate.
    If you ever have the misfortune of being caught of speeding on Sentosa, please pay the fine and use it as a reminder to always watch your speed and safety. At the rates which the food delivery companies pay riders, such a fine would mean a couple of day's work going down the drain.

    Remember to always ride safe, take care, and for those few who are lucky enough to get orders from within Sentosa, enjoy the view but remember no speeding!
    Discussion thread on SBF on Motorcycles Entry into Sentosa:
     
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    TRIUMPH Motorcycles has today officially pulled the covers off its first electric motorcycle project in the form of the TE-1 prototype electric bike.

    The ambitious project is being touted as providing a step-change in electric motorcycle design, performance, and dynamics. But this kind of quantum leap in ability doesn’t come easily, and to help make it happen Triumph has called upon some of the biggest names in the business to add their own sizable weight of knowledge and expertise to the project.
    TRIUMPH Motorcycles are distributed exclusively in Singapore by:

    Mah Pte Ltd
    www.mah.com.sg
    Address: 1179 Serangoon Rd, Singapore 328232
    Phone: 6295 6393
    What is the Triumph TE-1 project?

    First and foremost, it’s important to get some idea of what the TE-1 actually is. Obviously, it is Triumph’s first electric motorcycle, but what does that actually mean? Well, it doesn’t mean that the bike you see in the pictures here will necessarily be the bike you can walk into a dealership and buy in years to come. The TE-1 is a prototype motorcycle, providing proof of concept for the whole idea and a rolling testbed for future development.
    But it’s also more than that, as Triumph and the other stakeholders in the project are looking to create a breeding ground of expertise and knowledge within the UK workforce, creating jobs and enhancing the UK’s reputation in the field of electrification.

    Who is involved?

    Obviously, Triumph is the major player here, the TE-1 is a motorcycle after all, and it’s the British firm’s sizable knowledge of the global market that is supercharging the venture. Backing them up is Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE), which is bringing a wealth of knowledge gained in the cauldron of electric motorsports to the table. WAE specialise in lightweight battery design, integration, and management systems.
    Putting the power to the road so to speak is another British concern in the form of Integral Powertrain’s E-Drive division. They are also a firm deeply rooted in the electric motorsport sector, being part of the team that helped the Volkswagen ID-R electric Pikes Peak car to its record-breaking victory at the historic hill climb.
    The third team involved is WMG at the University of Warwick, who are providing electrification expertise to the endeavour. They will help with the R&D and commercial impact of the bike through modelling and simulation based on future market needs.

    The final piece of the TE-1 puzzle is the UK Government’s Office for Zero-Emission Vehicles (OZEV), delivered by Innovate UK. OZEV will be helping with funding the project, as well as supporting charging point infrastructure throughout the UK – something without which no electric project can become viable in the real world.
    What kind of bike could the TE-1 become?

    As you can see from the images, the TE-1 is at this stage the core of an electric motorcycle with some obvious nods to the legendary Speed Triple in its frame design and overall shape. As we mentioned above, that’s not to say that the final motorcycle will be an electrically powered Speed Triple, although as anyone who has ridden one will know, it’s not a bad starting point!
    One of the key points of focus for all involved seems to be in creating an electric motorcycle that immediately has the feel and dynamics of a conventional petrol-powered motorcycle. Because of that, the bike has the look of a bike with acutely centralised mass, with no wasted space within the frame. The battery, management systems, and motor are all placed in such a way that the silhouette of the finished product is instantly recognisable as a Triumph, with none of the outlandish angles of some electric machines.

    The unveiling of the battery and powertrain of the machine signifies the completion of Phase 2 of the project, in that some high-level performance results have been obtained, and the final design sketches of the bike have been completed.
    What’s next for the Triumph TE-1?

    Now that the engineers from Triumph, Integral Powertrain, and Williams have gathered their high-level data, the next phase will see the bike actually being created, and then it gets really exciting.

    By autumn this year, we should have seen the bike in its final form and hopefully will even get to see the thing running. Then in Spring 2022, Triumph has stated that a production model will be available and with any luck, they might send a unit over to Singapore for hot-weather testing and we'll definitely be bugging Mah Pte Ltd to test the new machine and ride the bike for ourselves.
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