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    SingaporeBikes.com preferred bike rental company - Auto Exchange Bike Rental - is back with a rental special offer on their limited Harley-Davidson FXDB StreetBob Dyna!

    We are excited to share that Auto Exchange has just gotten in a Harley-Davidson FXDB StreetBob Dyna for you to try and experience for yourself! 
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    Triumph Motorcycles has recently revealed the all new new Triumph Tiger Sport 660 ADV tourer to the media globally via a virtual press conference (C*VID right?) - At first glance, the bike is quite a departure from the current Tiger’s design philosophy with a sharp and sporty-looking half-fairing that holds twin LED headlights. The fuel tank has grown larger to 17 litres — from the 14 litres in the Trident — and the bike gets a new digital display with a small colour TFT section. Overall, a marked improvement from models of previous years.

    The motorcycle is expected to arrive in Singapore sometime in 2022 and will be distributed exclusively through Triumph's agent in Singapore - Mah Pte Ltd. The Triumph brand in Singapore has long been held in great regard with the camaraderie amongst Triumph riders strong enough to keep bikers in the family - and the fact that Triumph motorcycles evoke a sense of emotion in you that you'd be hard press to find in other marques is just the icing on top of the cake. Fundamentally, Triumph bikes have always been quality and rider focus first, and that recipe has been working for them for many years.
    TRIUMPH Motorcycles are distributed exclusively in Singapore by:

    Mah Pte Ltd
    www.mah.com.sg
    Address: 1179 Serangoon Rd, Singapore 328232
    Phone: 6295 6393
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    The side and tail angles are more familiar to the Trident, but the bigger fairing will give the Tiger Sport 660 a stronger sense of presence. There are three colour combinations available — Lucerne Blue and Sapphire Black, Korosi Red and Graphite and a minimalist Graphite and Black option.
    Features wise, the Tiger Sport 660 gets self-cancelling indicators, dual-channel ABS, switchable traction control and two riding modes — Road and Rain. Triumph says there are over 40 homologated accessories, including specially designed panniers and a large top box.

    The Tiger Sport 660 uses the steel main frame from the Trident, but the subframe is now different to accommodate the extra load that this bike is designed to carry. The swingarm is a little longer as well and the wheelbase has gone up by 11mm. Triumph says that the seat has been redone for better comfort. The bike has a seat height of 835mm.
    The Tiger Sport 660 gets 150mm of suspension travel at both ends, compared with 120mm and 133.5mm of front and rear travel on the Trident.

    The suspension components are made by Showa, with a non-adjustable 41mm USD fork and a pre-load adjustable shock with a remote preload adjuster. The rest of the chassis components, including the 17-inch wheels, Nissin brakes and Michelin Road 5 tyres are shared with the Trident.
    The 660cc three-cylinder is nearly identical to the Trident and produces the same 81hp and 64Nm. The internal gear ratios and final drive ratio are untouched, but Triumph says there are some small differences in the overall tuning for this application. As with the Trident, the six-speed gearbox can be optioned with an up/down quick-shifter.

    The Tiger Sport 660 wrapped in Triumph Camo prior to the release
    Here are 10 facts about the Tiger Sport 660 to get you up to speed on the 2022 model and expect a full review to follow when the motorcycle arrives in Singapore:
    The 2022 Triumph Tiger Sport 660 is street-focused. Like the Tiger Sport 850 before it, the Tiger Sport 660 has 17-inch street tires—that seals the deal as far as off-road capability goes. This is a pure street-going motorcycle with adventure styling, which includes a bit more suspension travel and taller seat height to enhance your view of the world as you tour or commute.

    The Tiger Sport 660 gets the same motor as the Trident, and in the same tune. That means an identical 80-horsepower peak delivered at 10,250 rpm, and maximum torque output of 47 ft-lbs at 6250 rpm.
      Touring bona fides come from integrated mounts for panniers. Although the side cases are an accessory, the Tiger Sport 660 comes from the factory with mountings integrated into the rear subframe. A 52-liter top box is also optional, and it will swallow up two full-face helmets.
      The 4.5-gallon fuel tank and estimated fuel consumption of 44 mpg work out to a range of just under 200 miles. That’s a decent number for a touring bike and for trips up North for when the border opens!


      Michelin Road 5 tires are all about long wear and high-performance in the wet. When you’re touring, you never know when the weather will come after you, so Triumph slipped a pair of tires on the Tiger Sport 660 that can handle inclement weather.
      Showa handles the longish-travel suspension. The Showa suspension on the 2022 Triumph Tiger Sport 660 is on the basic side. The fork is non-adjustable, though of the inverted persuasions with cartridge internals. The shock allows remote hydraulic adjustment of spring preload, plus rebound damping adjustment. Wheel travel at both ends is just under six inches—long for a street bike, modest for ADV.

    With the longer suspension travel comes a higher seat height. The Tiger Sport 660’s seat is 32.8 inches above the pavement—a bit higher than a Tiger Sport 850.
      The windscreen can be adjusted with one hand while riding.


      The electronics suite on the Tiger Sport 660 includes two power modes, switchable traction control, and a ride-by-wire throttle, plus a TFT display to monitor it all. There’s also a slip-and-assist clutch, though no quick-shifter. The My Triumph system, which coordinates your smartphone and the Tiger Sport 660, is optional but does not have support for Singapore / Malaysia mapping at the moment.
      Availability of the Tiger Sport 660 should be sometime in 2022 and we will advise on OTR pricing closer to the date. If you want to express interest and place your reservation - Check in with Mah Pte Ltd, details are at the start of this article.
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    The Yamaha R7 has been launched for the first time by Yamaha, and this first iteration of the new middleweight sport bike contender from Yamaha is slated to be a 2022 model production year. We can expect it to arrive on our shores some time next year and those who love their Yamaha R7 will be please to know that if they're looking to upgrade or for a replacement, there is the option of the R7 after Yamaha announced that the production for the Yamaha R6 would be ceasing.

    Who is the new Yamaha R7 for? You might ask.
    The 72bhp parallel twin really going to cut the mustard on the road and track, or be enough for bragging rights when you meet up at the nearest carpark with your other riding kakis?
    In fact, the Yamaha R7 is for everyone and neatly proves you don’t always need lots of power and tech to enjoy yourself. 

    Sporty, friendly and with a voracious appetite for corners, it’s the perfect machine for new Class 2 riders to start their sportsbike journey and decide if they should upgrade to a full litre bike.
    Its relative lack of straight-line performance and basic spec may put some off and the brakes could be better, but the R7 is all about the purity of riding while not scaring yourself silly. It’s well built, handsome and comfortable, but best of all affordable: half the price of an R1, twice as fun on the road.
    Yamaha's Singapore authorised distributor:

    Hong Leong Corporation - Yamaha Motor Singapore
    Address: 178 Paya Lebar Rd, Singapore 409030
    Phone: 6749 0588
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    The R7’s tubular steel frame is the same as the MT-07’s with more weight shifted to the front for extra feel tipping into corners. New ali side plates around the swingarm pivot to add rigidity.

    KYB upside down forks are fully adjustable (rebound in right leg, compression in left) with a cast ali top yoke and forged ali bottom. They’re spaced 20mm wider than the MT-07’s and 5mm closer to the steering stem. Spring weight (18N/mm) is the same as the R6’s. Rake is steeper, from the MT-07’s 24.7 to° 23.5° (both run the same 90mm trail) and wheelbase reduced 5mm to 1395mm.
    The shock is adjustable for preload and rebound damping (no compression) and fitted with a new rising rate linkage, lifting the rear for a sportier stance.
    New four piston front brake calipers are now radially mounted with a 16mm Brembo master cylinder and ABS. Lightweight 10-spoke wheels, taken from the new MT-09 are shod with Bridgestone S22 sports rubber, 120/70 x 17 front and 190/55 x 17.

    It’s 4kg heavier than the MT-07, thanks to its extra plastics and that’s despite a one-litre smaller fuel tank and 1.1kg lighter battery.
    The R7 is comfortable…for a sportsbike. Clip-ons are still low to weight the front end and the pegs relatively high to keep them from grazing tarmac, but they’re nowhere near as extreme as a traditional race rep. Knees aren’t squashed, the seat is generously padded (and 15mm lower than the old R6 perch) and there’s decent wind protection. Even the mirrors work well.

    Your view down to the cockpit is trademark ‘R’ and if it wasn’t for the fact the R7 feels so light (just 188kg fuelled and ready to go) and nimble, you could be fooled into thinking you were astride an R1 or R6. The top yoke mimics Yamaha’s superbike, you get a snazzy 4.5 colour dash and neat, simple switchgear.
    Handling-wise the R7 comes from good stock. The MT-07 has always been nicely balanced, if a little bouncy at the limit, but with its beefed-up suspension, brakes, faster steering and fatter, stickier rubber the new Yam is so sure-footed and forgiving there isn’t much that’s going to get away from you on the road, if you know how to peddle. The R7’s superpower is corner speed – letting the brakes off, railing though at full lean and not having too much power to worry about the other side.

    Yamaha have honed the R7 so well there’s very little to complain about, except the brakes. The hardware is all there: twin discs, powerful four-piston radial calipers and a Brembo master cylinder with a superbike-style adjustable front brake lever, but the way the Japanese firm set their ABS robs the set-up of feel. It’s not just the R7 that suffers from this, the all-singing R1’s brakes are just as remote and wooden at the lever.

    On track the R7 initially feels flat, but bear with it, because the harder you push it the more exciting it becomes. Fit stickier rubber and with more grip than power (and even with its slightly soft rear shock spring), you need to be pushing incredibly hard to make a dent in its abilities. Best of all, without having big power to control you can take liberties with the throttle at big lean angles without worrying about launching yourself to moon.
    Riding with other R7 gets laugh out loud emojis floating from your crash helmet, but here’s the thing: in the real world that’s going to be hard to do. At a trackday you’ll always be in with faster bikes, regardless of the group, resulting in the cat and mouse of your corner speed versus their top speed. Sometimes that would be fun, sometimes terrifying.

    If trackdays, one day, had groups for these new generation middleweight twins that would be another (extremely entertaining) story and would see the class really take off. If you can’t wait for that Yamaha plan to run R7 Cup championships all over the world if you fancy bashing fairings with like-minded lunatics.
    You'll be able to race your 2022 Yamaha R7 in the R7 Cup
    Yamaha have left the MT-07’s four-valve 689cc parallel twin virtually untouched for its new life in the R7. It still makes 72bhp@8750rpm and 49ftlb of torque at 7750rpm and has a more direct throttle cam, but it slips through Euro5 thanks to new ECU and injection settings, tweaks to the intake ducts and exhaust. 

    The six-speed gearbox remains, but now has an ‘Assist and Slipper’ clutch for a lighter lever action (by a third) and to prevent rear wheel hop into corners. Gearing is slightly taller with a one-tooth smaller rear sprocket (now 42) and combined with its superior aero Yamaha claims an 8% faster top whack than the MT-07. 
    Top speed for the Yamaha R7 should be right around ~210km/h.
    Unlike a highly strung race rep, everything about the Yamaha easy. The gearbox and clutch are light, accurate and the motor’s power is delivered smoothly, even at low-rev town speeds. Its torque curve is so flat and controllable you certainly never miss not having traction control.

    Being a Euro5-friendly parallel twin it’s exhaust note won’t go down as one of the greats, but on the flip side the 270-degree crank gives your ears a nice, dark V-twin-like warble to listen to when it’s working hard and is muted enough not to annoy the neighbours when it’s not. But stick a race pipe on it and you’ll be able to hear it in the next county.
    If you’re used to something with a lot more power, the Yamaha will feel steady at first and lacks the insane, warp speed punch of a superbike or supersport weapon up top, but that would be missing the point and one of the reasons those monsters don’t sell anymore. The joy of riding the R7 comes from welding the throttle to the stop and not slowing down for corners. Think of it like the early 90s 250cc two-strokes and 400cc four-strokes we oldies grew up with or for the yoof: a sharper, moderately more powerful version of your A2 license bike.

    Just like the MT-07 it’s based on the R7 punches well above its weight. Keep it singing and you quickly realise 72bhp is more than enough for the road and on track will easily wheelie off the clutch in second, especially with no electronics to get in the way of your fun. 
    It’s easy to gather speed and keep up momentum, but everything happens more slowly than on a more powerful bike, so it’s never taking you for a ride or needs super-human levels of effort, skill and commitment to control.

    If it’s going to be anything like any of the three-generations of MT-07 that stretch back to 2014, which it is, the R7 will be mechanically bombproof.
    If you’re used to the glitz of an all-singing sportsbike the R7’s modest level of chassis equipment won’t be as tempting as if it had shiny Öhlins, chunky Brembos and a raft of electronics. If it did the price would shoot up and defeat the point of what Yamaha is trying to do.
    It may not have all the bells and whistles, but fit, finish and build quality are excellent for the money and looks every inch a mini-me YZR-M1 MotoGP bike with its tank gills, M-shaped central air scoop and slender, angular bodywork that’s slipperier than Yamaha’s R125, R3 and R1.
    You also get ABS and 4.5in colour dash that contains info like speed, gear position and fuel gauge are nicely prominent, but they’re hard to read in direct sunlight.
    We'll update again when we hear back from Yamaha's official distributor in Singapore, Hong Leong Corporation Pte Ltd - Of when the Yamaha R7 will arrive in Singapore and what is might cost. With the current prices of the COE, we shudder at the thought of looking at the new OTR price of a Class 2 sport bike.
    Do you like the Yamaha R7 and is Yamaha moving in the right direction? Let us know in the comments section below!
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    This article was originally written by Mr Clement Yong and published on the Straits Times.
    Categorise motorcycles according to their engine capacities for certificate of entitlement (COE) bidding, and use a balloting system similar to that for Build-To-Order flats for smaller motorcycles, MP Faisal Manap (Aljunied GRC) proposed in Parliament on Tuesday (Oct 5).
    In the last parliamentary motion of the day, Mr Faisal said the Government needed to find ways to make motorcycles more affordable.
    Motorcycle COE prices in recent months have reached historical highs - amounting to four to 10 months of riders' salaries, he said. In 2001, it was $509. In September, it had reached $9,689.

    COE prices has risen from Jan'2019 until Oct'2021 and have hit an all-time high of S$9,689 - Source sgcharts.com
    Creating separate COE categories for the three different classes of motorcycles - instead of the now catch-all Category D - will allow more appropriate prices for each, he said.
    Using a balloting system for Class 2B motorcycles, with engines not exceeding 200cc and usually used by first-time buyers or those relying on them for a living, will make this category less prone to speculative buying, Mr Faisal said.
    If the current bidding system is to be kept, riders should be able to bid under their own name rather than through dealers, which could push up prices to increase their profit, he added.
    "I am mindful that the ultimate goal is not to lead to an increase in the number of motorcycles on the road. Rather, my intention is to improve the well-being of our fellow Singaporeans who rely on motorcycles to make a living," Mr Faisal said.

    In response, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Transport Baey Yam Keng said tweaking the COE system could have knock-on effects and potentially unintended consequences on buyers.
    The system is functioning now, he said, pointing to the high utilisation rates of motorcycle COEs, which have averaged 99 per cent since bidding resumed in July last year, indicating the demand for COEs is genuine rather than speculative.
    "While it is not a perfect solution, the system has generally worked, and COE prices fluctuate based on supply and demand," he said. "That should be the case."
    Mr Baey said only about 440 Category D COEs are available for each bidding exercise, and splitting them into sub-categories could result in greater price volatility as each bidder would have a greater influence.
    The percentage of bikes registered in each sub-category has historically also fluctuated from month to month, making it difficult for the authorities to fix quotas for each sub-category.
    As for Mr Faisal's balloting suggestion, Mr Baey said it will require the Government to set a price arbitrarily, which could affect demand and "those who truly need the motorcycle for a living and are prepared to pay a bit more".

    He also said riders are already allowed to bid in their own name under the current system, but many still choose to go through dealers as they are able to buy a bike immediately using the COEs secured by dealers, he said.
    Mr Faisal's proposal to allow COEs for motorcycles to be renewed for two five-year terms instead of the current single five-year term was rejected by Mr Baey as it would affect the balance between existing and prospective owners, since expired COEs are recycled into the system for bidding again.
    His call to extend the Preferential Additional Registration Fee rebate, given to car owners who choose to scrap their vehicles early, to motorcycle owners was also rejected by Mr Baey, who said costs for motorcycles are already kept lower than other vehicles through measures like lower road tax.
    On Mr Faisal's suggestion for allocated parking areas for delivery and dispatch riders, Mr Baey encouraged commercial building owners to set aside parking spaces for these riders with a reasonable grace period.
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    We've all seen reviews online from influencers and bikers on what is their favourite bluetooth comms to use on a day to day basis, but it's not often that these products are tested out in the wild and check back against what the manufacturer claims. @Farhan Tre and @ilyazar have taken it upon themselves to put the Cardo Packtalk BOLD through its paces and find out how it performs.
    Find out how it helps them on their vlogging journey, riding with friends, and ultimately these communication units will be one of their BEST accessories when the borders finally open and they resume their touring adventures!
     
     
    If you like what you see and want to get a set for yourself, check out the direct links below to see how you can purchase your very own set today! At approximately S$300 for 1 set in a duo pack, you can share this with your friend and get the top of the line bluetooth comms system out in the market right now!
    You can visit their Shopee links here to purchase and get them delivered right to your doorsteps!
    CARDO PACKTALK BOLD (JBL) DUO: https://shopee.sg/CARDO-Intercom-System-Packtalk-Bold-Duo-(Sound-by-JBL)-i.292911042.5348334741?fbclid=IwAR1fusXoLaX4NsLrhBbjeqrC8ItS_AQN4h63J08DC3LXV963P0GMzH_wNO0
    As Cardo’s SOLE AUTHORISED DISTRIBUTOR in Singapore, Chong Aik provides:
     3-Year Warranty (For Packtalk Black)  2-Year Warranty  1-to-1 exchange (For parts deemed faulty not due to wear and tear) *With proof of purchase: Invoice
    Cardo is distributed exclusively in Singapore by Chong Aik International Pte Ltd

    45 Desker Road, Singapore 209576
    Phone: (+65) 6294 2532/1
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    Royal Enfield Singapore recently conducted the ONE RIDE 2021 event here in Singapore specially for the Royal Enfield owners club. The ONE RIDE event is actually a global initiative by Royal Enfield to celebrating the spirit of pure motorcycling & camaraderie among Royal Enfield riders!
    Just sharing some snippets from the event. Be sure to check them out if you'd like to join in for future rides and get yourself a Royal Enfield, great bunch of guys!
    All safe distancing measures and COVID related compliance were abided to during the event.





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    This article was originally produced by our friends over at OneShift and all rights and pictures belong to them.
    At the Pan America launch a few weeks ago, we got to test ride the brand-new Harley for a short sprint on the road, and to test its off-road capabilities at the Sarimbun Scout Camp. Now, we bring it for an extended ride in real-world conditions on our city streets to see how this go-anywhere, do-anything H-D fares.

    As a quick recap, this is H-D’s first adventure motorbike, a company more famous for its cruisers. It’s a bold move that’s definitely elicited some curiosity, or even worse, criticism from H-D diehards. For those new to the brand like myself though, it’s rather refreshing to see the company innovate and try something new.

    The bike doesn’t stray too far from the typical adventure bike profile, sitting quite high and with large clearances front and rear to allow it to go through any terrain. There is a useful wind deflector and modern-looking headlights up front, as well as a large V-Twin that dominates the side view. It’s a stout, confident look without being overly macho, although it won’t instantly be recognised as a Harley.

    From The Saddle
    An innovation you’d notice all the time is how the bike would lower itself when it’s not moving (standard on the ‘Special’ trim). So when you’re mounting the bike, you’d find it much easier than you would expect due to a lower saddle height. Once on the move, the bike will raise itself. It’s an ingenious way to make the bike more usable and accessible, but I am not sure if it would be an expensive fix if it goes wrong.

    The rider takes on an upright posture on the Pan America due to the highly-set handlebars, which gives a commanding view of the road ahead. There is a high-resolution screen from which you receive all of your vital information as well as to make various setting adjustments. The Pan America is a technology tour de force but it manages to keep everything easy to use; the on-screen graphics are crisp and the UX is surprisingly well-sorted. One small annoyance is the turn signal button, which is not very intuitive especially when wearing gloves.

    The Ride
    The Pan America is using an all-new 1,250cc V-Twin that boasts low-end torque as well as high-end power. In practice, it is very well-suited to the grand touring personality of the Pan America, offering plenty of power on tap in the low to mid range. It’s not particularly rewarding to wring it out to the redline in terms of power delivery or sound, so I’d just ride it in its sweet spot which is in the lower part of the rev range.

    For the urban grind, the Pan America takes it all in its stride. Its generous ground clearance and well-judged damping gives an effortless riding experience, allowing humps to be conquered at speed and softening out most harshness from uneven road. Wind buffeting is also kept a minimum at highway speeds, allowing a rather relaxed ride. Only in traffic jams do you notice the heat of the engine dissipating near one’s thighs, which can be a bit uncomfortable if one is not properly attired.

    On a late night ride, I got to bring the Pan America along some twisty back roads. The bike definitely feels large and a bit out of place going quickly at bends, but it is capable and in Sport mode, would give some semblance of sportiness without feeling like a cumbersome adventure bike. In fact, for its size, it is uncommonly agile and not at all heavy, feeling like a much smaller bike than it actually is. That said, it is much happier being on the open road cruising.
    Our Thoughts

    Our ride on the road confirms our thoughts that the Pan America, as a first attempt at an adventure bike from H-D, is quite an achievement. It really fulfills the brief and puts forth a compelling case to the venerable BMW GS. However, its lack of association with the H-D brand’s well-loved, and well-worn, values may be the Pan America’s biggest hurdle to cross.
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    We've heard and seen many instances in newspaper like The Straits Times on how LTA has been trialing a new system for road charges in Singapore, otherwise known as our beloved ERP (electronic road pricing) system. The current ERP units that are almost identical for both cars and motorcycles, will be upgraded to a new system with talks of potential distance-based charging aided by an internal GPS antenna. While LTA has said that it will not effect the distance-based charging during the first phrase, this has worried many delivery riders as it would have a detrimental effect on their earnings.

    A group of riders with the new Gen 2 ERP OBU testing at Kallang
    The pilot scheme and testing was slated to start in 2020 but due to COVID and the global pandemic, this timeline has been pushed back for the new transition to 2nd-gen based ERP to 2023. LTA however did say that initial batch of installations will start in the 2nd half of 2021 but as we approach Q4, there has not been any news as of yet from LTA.
    Just last month however, we spotted a group of motorcycle riders riding around Kallang Leisure Park and what drew our attention immediately were these brightly-lit ERP units that look different from those we are commonly use to. The backlit LCD screen was the immediate giveaway that this was something out of the ordinary. What happened next was that a few more (total 5) motorcycles came up behind and all of these bikes were equipped with the same OBU units on board that we have not seen before.

    Close up of the Gen 2 ERP OBU - Apologies for the grainy picture!
    Checking back on past news articles, these ERP OBU units do look extremely similar to pictures released by LTA in the past on what the new ERP OBU would look like, thus, we made the assumption, and conclusion, that these were a group of riders, hired by LTA to test the units on public roads. Unfortunately as soon as we took the picture, the lights turned green and we were unable to find out more for the riders. We believe these are the first images that have surfaced in public of the new units doing their public trial and testing and are a sign that things are progressing as per plan.

    Picture from LTA showing the Gen 2 ERP OBU during their testing
    One happy point of note would be that many riders had concerns that the new ERP OBU are significantly larger than the current units and would look unsightly or not in place on most motorcycles - But as we can see from the pictures, they do actually look decent and if the backlit screen can provide additional information such as traffic congestion, weather updates and so on, this might be a worthy trade-off from the current smaller sized units.
    What do you think of the new ERP OBUs? We reckon most riders would oppose it if they switched to distance-based charging but otherwise, this new device might just be useful for riders as we ply the roads everyday! Let us know your thoughts and comments in the comments section below!

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