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    SBF
    To celebrate the launch of the "Light Gear" rainset from leading UK brand RST, Racing World is giving away 5 sets of these awesome kit completely FREE OF CHARGE! All you have to do is follow the details on their Facebook page and you stand a chance to win one of these sets worth S$99.90.

    Click on the link to participate!
    https://www.facebook.com/RacingWorldSG/photos/a.394443253940995/4085360931515857
    Like and Share the post above Guess what is the weight of RST rain jacket + rain pants (size M) in the comment section A) 0.38kg (380grams)
    B) 0.58kg (580grams)
    C) 0.78kg (780grams)
    Terms & Conditions:
    - Contest will end on 11th March 2021
    - 5 Lucky Winners with the correct answer will be picked on 12th March 2021
    - Winners' photos will be posted on our social media pages

    RST products are extremely high quality, lightweight & compact that protects you from the rain. Comes in 2 color version: Fluo Yellow color version or Black color version. (All pants comes in black only)
    Now: $79.90 (size 2XL to 3XL additional $20 per set)
    Usual Price: $99.90 (size XS-XL)

     
    SBF
    Vespa is an Italian brand of scooter manufactured by the automotive giant Piaggio Group. The name actually means wasp in Italian and according to popular beliefs, this was what the founder of the Piaggio Group Rinaldo Piaggio exclaimed when he saw the first designs as he thought that it look like a "Vespa" or wasp.
    The Vespa has evolved from a single model motor scooter manufactured in 1946 by Piaggio & Co. S.p.A. of Pontedera, Italy to a full line of scooters and one of seven companies today owned by Piaggio.

    The Vespa Range
    The Vespa scooters are known worldwide and has built up a cult following, even right here in Singapore. Due to their ease of use, relative ease of maintenance, high build quality and strikingly cute looks, it's become the go-to scooter for many motorcycle enthusiast here in Singapore and all around the world.

    Vespa HQ Factory During The Olden Days
    Have you ever wondered however, how these Vespa scooters are made and what goes into manufacturing a Vespa scooter? You might be shocked to know that a brand new Vespa rolls off the production line every 3 minutes! And the Piaggio Group has the stats to back this up. Even during the pandemic in 2020, the Piaggio Group posted an increase in sales of 6%!

    The Iconic Vespa Silhouette
    The Vespa has come to encompass true Italian styling, artistic influence, and created a lifestyle that is enjoyed and envied by bikers worldwide. Their strong resale value even in the 2nd hand market is testament to the ever-growing demand of the Vespa brand!

    The Vespa Brand Has Become More Than Just About A Scooter
    Make yourself a nice cup of tea, or a glass of wine to pay homage to the Italians, and enjoy the video! (Credits to Business Insider)
     

    How Vespa Scooters Are Made _ The Making Of.mp4 If you're in the market for a Vespa scooter or any other motorcycles from the Piaggio Group, head down to the exclusive distributor and agent in Singapore:

    Mah Pte Ltd
    www.mah.com.sg
    Address: 1179 Serangoon Rd, Singapore 328232
    Phone: 6295 6393
     
    If you're keen to know more about Piaggio Group and Vespa's performance in 2020, head back to our previous article here:
     
    SBF
    Few tech products have ever changed motorcycling as much as the Bluetooth communicator. In addition to connecting riders to each other, Bluetooth devices brought the power of the smartphone inside the helmet, which puts a whole world of tools at the rider’s disposal.
    Modern Bluetooth communication units allow riders to talk to each other, hear directions for navigation, listen to music, use voice assistants, or even record rides. (Not that you shouldn’t keep a working knowledge of old-school hand signals, too!)

    From Reddit, to YouTube, to review sites all over the internet, Cardo Bluetooth Communication Systems have consistently come out on top when compared to other offerings in their price range. Although later to the game than its main competitor Sena, Cardo has invested heavily in R&D and listen to the everyday biker to put together what is arguably the best package possible at different price points to cater to different group of audiences.

    From the PackTalk series of products catering to higher-end users and the Freecom range for those who are looking for a more budget friendly solution, Cardo has you covered regardless of what your requirements might be.
    Cardo is distributed exclusively in Singapore by Chong Aik International Pte Ltd

    As Cardo’s SOLE AUTHORISED DISTRIBUTOR in Singapore, Chong Aik provides:
    ✅ 3-Year Warranty (For Packtalk Black)
    ✅ 2-Year Warranty
    ✅ 1-to-1 exchange on the spot (For parts deemed faulty not due to wear and tear)
    *With proof of purchase: Invoice
    Entry-Level Recommendation (Cardo's Freedom Range):
    We’re recommending Cardo’s Freecom + units for the average motorcyclist. Most folks just need to get some directions, listen to music, and talk to another rider or two. They want a communicator that’s easy to use and pair without breaking the bank. The Freecom + units provide exactly that, so congratulations to Cardo for earning our choice for most riders. Nothing fancy, and no compromises where it counts.

    Carbon Freecom 4+
    Cardo played it smart by creating three different units within the Freecom + line that get more features as they get more expensive. Each Freecom’s name tells you how many other riders can link up to it in total. Need to talk to your pillion or just get audio via Bluetooth? Get a Freecom 1+. Run a Freecom 2+ for two, and Freecom 4+ for four. (There is no 3+.) All the Freecom + devices use a simple button layout, with the addition of a slim jog wheel for the 4+. These units keep a low profile when mounted on a helmet.
    There is a catch with the Freecom 1+, though. It can function as an intercom to talk to a passenger with another Freecom communicator, but its range is too limited to connect to other riders on other bikes. You can still stream music and hear turn-by-turn directions from your app of choice, so this is really for connecting to your phone or talking to your passenger via the basic boom mic. As the cheapest Freecom, the price reflects its limitations. If you want better sound quality, especially for listening to music, take a look at the JBL speaker upgrade, although you won’t really need it for turn-by-turn directions or chatter with your passenger.
    Move up to the Freecom 2+ if you commonly ride with one riding buddy. The Freecom 2+ adds communication between two riders on two different bikes, out to 500 meters. The Freecom 2+ also gets a wired mic option (along with the basic boom mic option). The JBL speaker upgrade is also available for the 2+.

    The Freecom looks sleek on any helmet!
    Frequently out riding with your three amigos? You’ll want the the last unit in the series, the Freecom 4+. It can pair with up to three other devices over 0.75 miles (1.2 km). Additional features include “natural voice” technology for smartphone voice commands, a jog dial, and upgraded JBL speakers included as standard. All three Freecom units are available as single units or in dual packs. The dual packs save you a few bucks per unit.
    Note: Only the Freecom 4+ comes with Cardo’s upgraded JBL speakers. You’ll have to pay more for the JBLs if you want better sound quality from the 1+ and 2+.
    Premium-Level Recommendation (Cardo's PackTalk Range):
    Whether you opt for the Cardo PackTalk BOLD or the PackTalk Slim, these are by far hands down the best overall Bluetooth communicators. That’s due to Cardo’s audio quality, mesh technology, and ease of use. These units are functionally the exact same. The Bold is one complete unit, whereas the Slim relocates the battery to the back of the helmet for less wind drag. Take your pick, because both options are equally brilliant.

    Cardo’s excellent mesh tech can connect a rider to a group of up to 15 riders. Even better, you’ll be able to talk to any PackTalk-equipped rider you can see up to one mile away (1.6 km), with a total group span of up to five miles (8 km). How’s that possible? Imagine three riders spread out over a distance: Harley, David, and Sonny. Cardo’s mesh technology can join lead rider Harley to Sonny in the back via David’s communicator in the middle, pushing the group’s range far beyond a single communicator’s abilities. That’s great, but what about pairing with a different brand of communicator that doesn’t support mesh connections? The PackTalk units can connect with them, too, over plain old Bluetooth.

    Cardo's mesh technology is what sets them apart
    The true beauty of the mesh system is in real-world riding, where a group might spread out, then join up again. Cardo’s mesh network automagically reconnects as riders drop back into range. No more stopping to mash buttons in an attempt to link back up. Add best-in-class noise cancellation, upgraded JBL speakers, voice command technology with multilingual options, and up to 13 hours of talk time, and Cardo’s PackTalk Slim/PackTalk BOLD units easily take the top honors for best Bluetooth communicator around.

    Don't take our word for it though, if you need more convincing, take a look at this very detailed comparison video done by the good guys over at FortNine, although a couple of years old now, Cardo has consistently taken the top honours over the past 3 years:
    Comparison between the different Cardo products

    So whether you are looking to prepare for a touring trip up North when the borders are open, or you want to get a communication system so that you can communicate with your pillion or friends when you go exploring around Singapore, you won't go wrong with a Cardo system.
    Hit up Cardo's exclusive distributor in Singapore - Chong Aik International Pte Ltd to enquire about their products today! Mention that you are from SingaporeBikes.com and you might just get a special price! (Don't quote us on that though!)
    Or purchase via their online webstore located here:
    http://www.chongaik.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=1002_1833
    Purchasing from the authorised distributor ensures that you get the best advice on your purchase, aftersales support, and unrivalled warranty process should the need arises. Support local businesses today!

    45 Desker Road, Singapore 209576
    Phone: (+65) 6294 2532/1
    Open on: Mon-Fri: 09:00am-06:00pm / Sat: 09:00am-05:00pm
    As Cardo’s SOLE AUTHORISED DISTRIBUTOR in Singapore, Chong Aik provides:
    ✅ 3-Year Warranty (For Packtalk Black)
    ✅ 2-Year Warranty
    ✅ 1-to-1 exchange on the spot (For parts deemed faulty not due to wear and tear)
    *With proof of purchase: Invoice
    Did You Know?
    The Red Lions, performing at Singapore's National Day Parade, communicate with each other during the skydive maneuver via Cardo PackTalk Bold communication systems! Cool right?!

    https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/red-lions-to-perform-classic-skydive-manoeuvre-at-national-day-parade
    SBF
    Hot on the heels of the release of the 2021 R 18 cruiser, BMW is introducing the first model variant, the R 18 Classic, a traditionally styled tourer.
    The BMW R 18 Classic in full dress
    When BMW released the R 18, it showcased a wide range of accessories that allow riders to completely transform the style of the base model. Spend a few moments with BMW’s online model configurator and you’ll get a sense that, like the R nineT, the R 18 has been designed specifically to be customized. Make it a bobber, make it a tourer, make it your own.
    First Edition

    The First Edition features the pinstriping that many associate with BMW’s classic models.
    More of a bolt-on special than complete spin-off, the R 18 Classic features a windshield, saddlebags, passenger seat, LED auxiliary headlights, cruise control, a 16-inch front wheel (compared to the R 18′s 18-inch front), and a new exhaust to accommodate the saddlebags. Like the R 18, the Classic is available in two guises: the base model and the First Edition, which is highlighted by the pinstriping details on the tank and rear fender.
    It’ll be interesting to see what else BMW has in store for its heritage cruiser platform, but the R 18 Classic, we suspect, hints at things to come.
    BMW has made no secret that the R 18 is aimed squarely at appealing to Harley-Davidson riders; it takes little stretch of the imagination to envision an R 18 taking up a corner of the garage once occupied by a Softail Slim.
    BMW headlight


    In its quest to create an authentic BMW cruiser, the German brand hits the right notes. Its air-cooled boxer twin engine, open shaft drive, and pinstriped tank are all “trademark BMW.” While the R 18 is conceptually held together by specific traits found in BMW’s back catalog, conspicuously absent in its history is, well, a cruiser—a uniquely American idiom of motorcycling.
    The R 18 can almost be considered a modern version, not of one of its own motorcycles, but of something BMW could have built in the 1950s had it been competing directly with Harley-Davidson for American riders. Which, in its own way, is kind of cool. The concept takes an American style of motorcycle and Beemer-izes it. Perhaps a better description of its big air-cooled engine and classic styling is “fundamental,” rather than “authentic.” The fundamental aspects of the R 18 are what give it identity—not history or lineage.

    BMW includes saddlebags and a passenger seat as part of the Classic package.

    After all, the R 18 need not be shackled by history—real or imagined. BMW is going after a hot market with a motorcycle that has a lot of attractive features. Full stop.

    The R 18′s dash features an LCD screen to make it easy to navigate through ride modes.

    By mixing modern rider aids with nostalgic styling and BMW’s premium identity, the German marque has created a bold entrance into a market of which, surprisingly, it hasn’t already had a share.
    If you want to read about the first BMW R 18 delivered in Singapore last December, check out our press release here when the BMW R 18 First Edition was delivered to one lucky owner!
     
    SBF
    AirAsia has launched its food delivery service in Singapore. The Malaysian budget airline broke into the highly competitive Singapore market on March 2, 2021. The latest venture is called AirAsia Food.
    In an AirAsia statement issued to the public, it mentioned that it already has onboarded 500 riders in Singapore.

    AirAsia Food Riders - Estimated Earnings & Application Process
    Riders who wish to join AirAsia Food can expect to earn S$700 a week on average by fulfilling 10 orders per day for six days a week, estimates Mr Lim Ben-Jie, head of e-commerce for the AirAsia app. That means an average order fee for the rider of S$11.67! Far outweighing any of the competitors available in Singapore currently!
    If you are keen on becoming a rider for AirAsia Food, you've come to the right place. As of now, the current link for riders who are looking to join as a rider (within Singapore), the link is:
    http://bit.ly/Teleport-Apply-Now-SG
    The application process takes within 1-2 working days and applicants will be informed via e-mail on whether or not their application was successful.

    Impact on F&B Retailers & Onboarding
    There are at least 24 food-and-beverage outlets listed on its platform, with some 300 food operators are in the process of being included. Those already on board include the famous Swee Choon Tim Sum and Maki-san.
    On the consumer end, AirAsia Food has pledged to make delivery fees 5 per cent lower than its competitors, which comes up to taking a cut of about 15 per cent commission. Other existing food delivery platforms in Singapore can charge up to 35 per cent commission.
    How This Impact Consumers - CHEAPER Deliveries!
    From now till March 16, AirAsia Food is offering a two-week free delivery for orders within 8km to encourage users to download its app and starting ordering through AirAsia Food.
    Orders can be made through AirAsia's app, where flights can also be booked, or via the AirAsia Food website.
    To order through AirAsia Food or to explore their platform, you can head to the AirAsia Food website here:
    https://www.airasia.com/food
    AirAsia Super App (Apple): https://apps.apple.com/sg/app/airasia/id565050268
    AirAsia Super App (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.airasia.mobile

    AirAsia Group’s chief executive officer Tony Fernandes said AirAsia Food will be cheaper because it is no frills and cuts out extra services.
    He said AirAsia Food won't have maps for consumers as a way to cut cost: "We don’t think you really need to know where your driver is, because that costs us.”
    AirAsia is intending on moving into the fresh produce delivery market in Singapore next, with a firm target on local incumbents GrabMart.

    After Singapore, AirAsia Food plans to launch in Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines in 2021.
    The most ambitious idea is the plan to launch -- within the next two to three months -- a yearly pass where customers can book unlimited flights from Singapore to another Southeast Asian country and enjoy free food delivery.
    SBF
    Racing World is back with YET another offer for SingaporeBikes.com members!

    This time on offer is the Parani M10 motorcycle bluetooth headset. If you're looking for a no-frills, simple and easy to use value for money headset, this might just be the one for you!
    PARANI M10 Motorcycle Bluetooth® Headset (comes with 1 year warranty)
    Retail: S$129.90 each
    Promo Price (Buddy Deal - 2 units): S$149.90 (That's just S$74.95 each! A massive 42% discount!)
    SHOP ONLINE NOW - Click on link below to purchase!
    https://www.singaporeracingworld.com/product/parani-m10-motorcycle-bluetooth-intercom-buddy-deal-promotion/
    Parani is designed for one thing: to support your ride as seamlessly as possible. It simply offers the essentials to your ride: crisp, clear audio and communication with other Parani users. Riders are guaranteed to have the best experience without breaking the bank. It’s all about giving you the control and flexibility you want on your journey.
    Find our more information @ https://parani.com/


    SBF
    On this episode of Ride or Bust (great bunch of guys doing some great work!) - We have with us the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Liqui Moly Asia Pacific, Mr Brendan Ang as he shares his thoughts on what the brand has done in Singapore, how it has maintained its #1 position by engaging with the biking community and being passionate bikers themselves, and also how they continuously improve their products from YOUR feedback!

    If you ever want to become a Liqui Moly ambassador here in Singapore or get involved with the Liqui Moly brand, watch the video below and learn more!
    P.S. Brendan's favourite form of transport is on 2 wheels! Don't take our word for it, there is video evidence!
     
    ABOUT LIQUI MOLY
    THE BRAND FOR YOU
    https://www.liquimolyasia.com/
    Liqui Moly products are researched, developed and manufactured in Germany. Your competent partner for lubricants, additives, chemical fluids and care range for automotive and industrial.
    Liqui Moly has been raising the bar in terms of quality and service for the past 60 over years. This is the brand that moves and fills with enthusiasm. The ultimate brand for you, your trust is our most valuable award.
     
    SBF
    Although this raid happened a couple of years ago in 2019, it is a good reminder for all bikers that when you see a deal that is too good to be true, it most probably is. With the COVID-19 restrictions in place, more and more consumers are turning to online marketplaces such as Lazada, Shopee, Qoo10 and other platforms to make their purchases. While this technology is certainly the future and not something that we can ignore, we must practice prudency when making such purchases and not be lured by their low prices.
    Tests by Shell Malaysia found that over 30 percent of engine lubricants sold in hypermarkets and unofficial online stores are fake. This is a SHOCKING statistic.

    Among the counterfeit products being found during the raid, it seems that the more popular brands that are being replicate are those from Shell, Castrol, Petronas, and Honda.

    Retailers selling counterfeit engine oils has been ongoing in the industry for a long time. Unlike other tangible goods, it is almost impossible to tell a 'real' engine oil from a 'fake' product as trying to tell the difference from one liquid to another is next to impossible.

    From the pictures below, you can see that such factories (usually based in Malaysia or other South-East Asian countries) fill up what seems to be authentic looking bottles with huge tanks of what we can only assume is subpar quality oil, and we're not even sure if it's engine oil to begin with! These subpar quality oils can be bought for as low as USD2 per 4-litre bottle, and is then on sold to the unsuspecting customer for many more times the price.

    While you might think you are getting a good deal, in the long-run, this can be very detrimental to your engine and might cost you even more when you start to face engine troubles. The issue is consumers are usually drawn in by their ultra-low pricing and at first glance would be unable to identify if the product that they have just purchased is authentic or not.

    Here are 3 tips to ensure that you do not be duped by retailers when making your next engine oil purchase:
    If it's too cheap to be true, it probably is. This goes without saying. Discount levels of between 10-20% is reasonable in the engine oil industry, especially if you are buying a package that consist of engine oil, transmission oil, and other products that are made by the manufacturer. If you are looking at discounts of 50-80%, that should raise a red flag. Buy from a reputable shop or retailer. Visit your favourite local retailer or purchase from "official" shops in the various shopping platforms. This can ensure that you will be getting authentic products as such businesses would be less likely to risk their reputation selling counterfeit products. Verify your purchase via online checking tools, manufacturer websites, and being generally educated by reading websites such as SingaporeBikes.com! More often than not, most manufacturers websites have a info page to distinguish their real products from the counterfeit ones. This might help you save your engine by not running unknown oil through it in the long run! As long as you go through the above steps, you should be safe in making your purchase and also keeping your motorcycle's engine happy for a long time to come!
    Last but not least, if you are due for an engine oil change or any other lubricant within your motorcycle, we highly recommend the most popular lubricant brand for motorcycles in Singapore - Liqui Moly!

    You can find a full list of their authorised workshop partners here and you can be sure that what you are purchasing is 100% authentic!
     
    SBF
    The helmet is one of the most important safety gear a motorcyclist can have. It is so important that in most countries around the world, it is mandated by law that a rider on a moving motorcycle must be wearing a helmet or be subjected to a fine. It is the only apparel of a motorcyclist that is mandated by law.

    And us as bikers, also know the importance of GOOD safety helmet, which is why we don't spend shelling out hundreds, even thousands of dollars on a good lid, as there is nothing more important than you life! Safety aside, it is one of the 'bling' items that a motorcyclist has and we know many bikers who are guilty of having multiple, high-end, and nice looking helmets just because we can and want them.
    Having said that, we scoured the UK SHARP crash helmet testing data to find out which helmet brands are the ones you can trust – the ones that’ll give you the best protection in an accident.

    Only SHARP testing data gives comparative scores so we can see how well helmets perform relative to each other. So that’s what we use. It’s not perfect and some brands are excluded but it’s the best data we’ve got.
    So, here are the results of our latest survey – using updated data from 2016-21 (6 years!) and showing which are the safest crash helmet brands. If you’re after a new helmet and haven’t got time to read our reviews, you might want to consider one of these brands.
    Here's a spoiler, SingaporeBikes.com vendors Racing World and Chong Aik both claimed the 1st and 2nd spots respectively. Good job guys!
    Note: Helmet safety data and ranking is independently verified and tested by SHARP UK, SBF is reporting the results "as-is" with no changes to the ranking.
    1) AGV

    Italian helmet maker AGV rises to the top spot for 2021 from number 2. AGV has been making very fine helmets since 1947 and, of course, they’re known for be-lidding the hallowed head of Valentino himself – and let’s face it, he’s not going to put just any old lid on now is he? Actually, he might if the price is right. But anyway, of 6 helmets tested since 2016, three scored maximum 5 stars (Corsa R, Pista GP-R and Veloce S) and the rest were four stars, showing you really can trust an AGV. Wowzers – incredible job AGV!
    AGV is distributed in Singapore exclusively by Racing World:

    Racing World
    Shop Online @ www.singaporeracingworld.com
    Address: 8 Ubi Rd 2, #01-14 / #01-11 Zervex, Singapore 408538
    Phone: 6509 6006
    2) Shoei

    Shoei are known for producing more expensive, well-built helmets at the top end of the market. All of which shows in their amazing ranking in our safety review. Across all 13 Shoei helmets tested ever, they’ve scored an average of 4.15/5 and of their most recently tested helmets, both the X-Spirit III and Ryd scored maximums. A massive Well Done Shoei!
    Shoei is distributed exclusively in Singapore by Chong Aik:

    Chong Aik International Pte Ltd
    Shop Online @ www.chongaik.com
    Address: 45 Desker Rd, Singapore 209576
    Phone: 6294 2532
    3) Shark

    Storming up the chart this year from No. 8 is quality French maker, Shark Helmets. They’ve had 7 helmets tested by SHARP in the last five years with an average score of 4/5 stars. Which is no surprise because whatever the style of helmet and whatever it’s been made of, every helmet tested by SHARP scored scored 4 stars which is an awesome performance (plus the chin bars on both modulars (including the Evo-One 2) scored 100% – which is a real rarity). All in all an amazing job from the French helmet masters.
    4) HJC

    HJC are in our top 10 for the third year and in 2021 make their way up to fourth place. It’s a particularly great score because HJC specialises in lower priced helmets – so you don’t have to max out your credit card for great protection. They hit this spot partly because of old favourites like the five star rated HJC FG-ST and partly because their newer C70 polycarbonate lid hit a five star safety rating too. Overall, their 6 most recently tested helmets scored 4/5 SHARP stars sending them sky rocketing North. Nice one HJC!
    5) Arai

    Down from number one last year, Arai’s been let down by the (relatively) lowly three stars scored by the Renegade V and the (now replaced) Axces III which were tested in 2020. Which is a shame because they were on a great run – with both the QV Pro and RX-7v scoring maximum 5 stars for safety in recent years.
    6) Caberg

    It’s kind of a joint fifth really, because Caberg scored an average of 4/5 stars across their four helmets tested over the last four years – which is the same as Arai. But we nudged them down from Arai because there’s fewer helmets in the test. Other than that, it’s another excellent performance from Italian maker Caberg, with the 5 star rating of the Duke II really helping out their cause. In fact, across all 16 Cabergs tested since SHARP began, their average is a fantastic 4.3 stars. Immense. And really goes to show how you can generally trust a Caberg helmet.
    7) Nolan

    In seventh place is the daddy of the Nolan group brands. Every single one of the thirteen tested Nolan helmets has scored 4/5 stars in the SHARP safety test. Just Wow. What’s also notable is that each of their tested flip-up helmets scored 100% when it came to keeping their chin bar fully locked – which really isn’t easy to do. That’s a real testament to their design, manufacturing and quality control excellence.
    😎 X-Lite

    Fellow Italian helmet bods, X-Lite, are part of the Nolan Group too, so it’s no surprise they’re slap bang next to Nolan in our top 10. Over the years and 11 helmets tested by the SHARP labs, no X-Lite helmet has ever scored less than 4/5 stars. Amazing. And if we see a few more helmets being tested by SHARP, I really wouldn’t be surprised to see them floating up very near the pointy end of our safest helmets brands list.
    9) Bell

    At No.9, Bell are still doing great but their three star Bell Qualifier DLX MIPS has spoiled their party a bit, meaning they’ve slipped down from 4th place a couple of years ago. Having said that, Bell has scored a massive 4.4/5 across all 14 tested helmets over the years, which is the highest rating of any helmet brand overall. But because we weight recent reviews more heavily, that was enough to push Bell down the rankings a few places.
    10) MT

    Scoring higher than many of the big boys (we’re looking at you Schuberth and Scorpion!) budget Spanish lid maker MT squeezes in at 10. Of their six tested helmets, one scored a maximum 5/5 stars, two scored 4/5 and three 3/5 putting them in a very healthy tenth. That’s a particularly incredible position when you realise the average price of an MT helmet is under £100! Top job MT.
    SBF
    Honda Motorcycles Singapore, through their agent Boon Siew Honda, have been teasing the launch of the Honda Forza 750 in the last couple of weeks. We have now received official confirmation from the trade that the first 2021 Honda Forza 750 (codename NSS750) has been registered on our roads and is available for order officially.
    Initial stocks are low at the moment but if you're quick enough, you shouldn't have to wait too long to collect your brand new Forza 750. We're taking a look here today at the new flagship maxi-scooter from Honda and see how it stacks how against the tried and tested Yamaha T-Max from its Japanese competitor. Being priced at S$34,000, the Forza is quite a bit more example than the T-Max that is priced at S$28,000 from local agent Hong Leong Yamaha, that's a 20% premium over what is already one of the best maxi-scooters in the market!
    Read the article below and let us know if you think the Forza is worth the premium over the T-Max? Would be cool to hear your comments!
    P.S. Singapore bike reviewers and vlogging team @TRI333PLE have been granted exclusive FIRST RIDE review video of the 2021 Forza 750 - We'll update the links here once the video has been uploaded on SBF!
    Video now live!
     

    Honda’s Integra (old name of the Forza) debuted back in 2012 as a spin-off of the ‘NC’ range of economy-focused twins. For 2020 it’s reborn as the Forza 750 with a higher-spec chassis, sharper styling and a more powerful engine.
    Apart from an update in 2014 that saw the Integra gain an alloy swingarm and the same 745cc engine that the rest of the NC line gained that year, replacing the previous 670cc version, it’s been left unchanged since its debut, and its age has started to show. The 2021 transformation into the Forza 750 helps not only revive the bike with a technical overhaul but aligns it with the Forza model range, which now runs all the way from 125cc to 745cc to give a broader span of capacities than any other scooter line-up.

    It’s fair to say that the Integra hasn’t been a huge sales success. While its siblings – the NC750S, NC750X and X-ADV – have no problem finding customers, the Integra is the slowest seller of the range, despite arguably being the most practical. Despite their very different appearances and purposes, the NC750S,NC750X, X-ADV and Integra share the same basic engine and frame, with changes to the suspension and bodywork to differentiate them. The Forza follows the same formula, but borrows inspiration from the vastly stronger-selling X-ADV.

    While the tubular steel frame is the same, the Forza 750 gains the X-ADV’s swingarm and a pair of 41mm upside-down forks instead of the dowdy-looking right-way up forks of the Integra. New wheels – 17in at the front and 15in rear – are added, along with twin radial-mount, four-pot Nissin front calipers on a pair of 310mm discs, where the Integra had a single 320mm disc and two-piston caliper.

    The engine is the same 745cc parallel twin – derived from the Honda Jazz car’s four-cylinder – as used in the NC range, the Integra and the X-ADV, but it’s been reworked to meet Euro 5 emissions limits, gaining a few more horses in the process.
    Always an engine tuned for economy rather than performance, the 2021 Forza 750’s version of the twin is rated at 59hp, 5hp more than the version offered in the 2020 models using it. The peak comes at 6750rpm, still low revs but 500rpm higher than the old version. Peak torque is also up, from 68Nm to 69Nm (50.15lbft to 50.89lbft) at 4750rpm. Economy is officially listed at 78.5mpg, enough to squeeze a theoretical 230 miles from each 13.2 litre tankful of fuel. 

    Three riding modes – standard, sport and rain – are joined by a user-definable setting where you can select engine power, engine braking and traction control levels.
    As before, the power unit’s party piece is Honda’s DCT twin-clutch transmission. Using two mainshafts – one for 1st, 3rd and 5th gear, the other for 2nd, 4th and 6th – each with its own clutch, the electronically-controlled transmission can have two gears engaged at the same time and switch between them seamlessly by disengaging one clutch and engaging the other. It can be used in fully-automatic mode, using a programmed shift pattern to change ratios depending on engine revs, throttle position, speed and gear, or in manual mode with triggers on the left bar to change up or down. As with the engine, there are three selectable riding modes for the transmission and a ‘user’ mode, allowing you to tailor how high the engine revs before upchanges in automatic mode.

    The Forza 750 might be the biggest thing for 2021 in Honda’s scooter range but it’s not the only update. There’s also a new Forza 350 to replace the old Forza 300 model and a tweaked 125 for 2021
    Practicality was always the Integra’s strong suit, offering bike-like performance, handling and range with scooter-style ease of use and storage space. The Forza 750 follows the same path with 22l of luggage room under the seat, plus niceties like a USB socket in the luggage compartment and a small glovebox in the right hand fairing panel.

    A new 5-inch TFT colour display replaces the old LCD unit, including a built-in smartphone voice control system to allow voice control of calls, music, emails and navigation via Bluetooth (you’ll need a helmet-mounted headset, of course), with bar controls also offering control over the system.

    A keyless system, with a fob that can stay in your pocket, controls the ignition, fuel cap, steering lock and seat lock. When fitted, it also controls the optional top box’s lock. Honda has also fitted a clutch mechanism to prevent the steering lock from being broken using brute force, a favourite method among bike thieves.
    At 235kg wet the Forza is no featherweight, but it’s 3kg lighter than the X-ADV. However, the motorcycle-style NC750 is significantly lighter, at 217kg for the ‘S’ model and 220kg for the ‘X’ version.

    Price in Singapore for the Forza 750 has been confirmed by Boon Siew Honda to be at S$34,000, including COE @ S$7,500.

    With a true capacity of 330cc, the new model is a full 51cc bigger than the old 279cc model with a stretched bore and stroke helping to push power up from 24.8hp to 28.8hp. Although peak torque is unchanged at 27.2Nm, Honda says there’s considerably more power and torque all the way from 3500rpm than the old model, helping push top speed up by 5mph from 80mph to 85mph.

    Of course, the engine changes are really a response to Euro 5 emissions rules, coming into force in 2021, and to meet them Honda has altered the valve timing and lift, added a lighter crankshaft and a revised air intake with larger throttle bodies and inlet valves. Of course, there’s a new exhaust as well, along with revised porting of the engine for better efficiency.

    The bike’s styling is evolved rather than completely revamped, with a familiar look but new details including an electric screen that now has more travel, plastic grab handles rather than alloy, saving weight, and revised fairing side and nose panels.
    Like the 750, the Forza 350 gets a keyless ignition with a fob that unlocks the steering, ignition, luggage space and – when fitted – the optional 45l top box. Honda’s smartphone voice control system, as used on the Forza 750, is an option on the 350.

    Weight is unchanged at 182kg, and while prices are yet to be announced the Forza 350 is likely to be in the same ballpark as the S$17,250 Forza 300 it replaces, with sales due to start in early 2021.
    At the bottom of the Forza range, the Forza 125 is tweaked for 2021, with cosmetic updates to the front and side fairing, the rear side panels and the engine cover, and like the Forza 350 it gets a longer-travel electric screen that adjusts 40mm more than the old model.

    The chassis is unchanged but the 15hp SOHC single gains switchable ‘HSTC’ traction control for 2021, as well as tweaks to meet Euro 5 emissions limits. As with the old version, there’s an idle-stop system to squeeze as much range as possible out of the 11.5l fuel tank; Honda reckons you could get as much as 300 miles between fill-ups thanks to economy of 120mpg.
    The same ‘smart key’ keyless system that’s used on the 750 and 350 Forza models also appears on the 125, locking the ignition, seat compartment and the optional top box when it’s fitted.
    The Forza 125 is however not available in Singapore and it would be interesting to see if local agent Boon Siew Honda actually brings the Class 2B Forza into our markets to compete with the ever-popular Yamaha NMax 155.
    Honda Forza 750 Technical Specification
    ENGINE
     
    Type
    Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 8-valve, SOHC parallel 2-cylinder
    Displacement
    745cc
    Bore & Stroke
    77mm x 80mm
    Compression Ratio
    10.7 : 1
    Max. Power Output
    43.1kW @ 6,750rpm(35kW/6,000rpm)
    Max. Torque
    69Nm @ 4,750rpm(65/4,000rpm)
    Oil Capacity
    4.0L
    FUEL SYSTEM
     
    Carburation
    PGM-FI electronic fuel injection
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    13.2 litres
    Fuel Consumption
    3.6L/100km
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
     
    Starter
    Electric
    Battery Capacity
    12V/11.2AH
    ACG Output
    480W/5000rpm
    DRIVETRAIN
     
    Clutch Type
    Wet multiplate hydraulic 2-clutch
    Transmission Type
    6-speed dual clutch transmission
    Final Drive
    Chain
    FRAME
     
    Type
    Diamond; steel pipe
    CHASSIS
     
    Dimensions (L´W´H)
    2200m x 790mm x 1484mm
    Wheelbase
    1580mm
    Caster Angle
    27°
    Trail
    104mm
    Seat Height
    790mm
    Ground Clearance
    135mm
    Kerb Weight
    235kg
    SUSPENSION
     
    Type Front
    φ41mm USD,120mm stroke
    Type Rear
    Monoshock damper, Pro-Link swingarm, 120mm travel
    WHEELS
     
    Type Front
    Spoke Wheel
    Type Rear
    Spoke Wheel
    Rim Size Front
    17M/C x MT3.50
    Rim Size Rear
    15M/C x MT4.50
    Tyres Front
    120/70-R17M/C
    Tyres Rear
    160/60-R15M/C
    BRAKES
     
    ABS System Type
    2-channel ABS
    Type Front
    310mm double hydraulic disc with radial 4-piston caliper
    Type Rear
    240mm single hydraulic disc with 1-piston caliper
    INSTRUMENTS & ELECTRICS
     
    Instruments
    5inch color TFT Meter
    Security System
    Smart Key system
    Headlight
    LED
    Taillight
    LED
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