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Hong Leong Yamaha Motor Sdn Bhd (HLYM),  launching the New Yamaha XJ6 naked bike 2013.  Yamaha XJ6 Naked powered by 600cc 4 In-Line engine with 6 speed  transmission . Offered in two tone color white and blue 'race blu'. Basic price for this bike is  RM38,500.00  (not included road tax, insurance and no plate). This bike will be available throughout selected Yamaha dealers all over Malaysia.  2013 Yamaha XJ6 Specifications: Engine and Transmissions Engine type : liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC, forward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder, 4-valves Displacement : 600cc Bore x stroke : 65.5 mm x 44.5 mm Compression ratio : 12.2 : 1 Maximum power : 57.0 kW (77.5PS) @ 10,000 rpm Maximum torque : 59.7 Nm (6.1 kg-m) @ 8,000 rpm Lubrication system : Wet sump Fuel system : Fuel Injection Clutch type : Wet, Multiple Disc Ignition system : TCI Starter system : Electric Transmission system : Constant Mesh, 6-speed Final transmission : Chain Chassi...

The 2012 Kia Rio five-door hatchback is launching in the fourth quarter of this year with an expected price tag in RM 70,000 range, which would make it the cheapest automatic car in Malaysia's non-national B-segment. Naza Kia Malaysia's CEO Datuk Hafiz Syed Abu Bakar announced this competitive pricing last week, so it should be trustworthy enough for buyers shopping in the B-segment to delay their purchases.The pricing should be only a part of the appeal as the Kia Rio sports an eye-catching design, penned by Peter Schreyer just like the Optima K5 and the Sportage. We are not sure if the equipment level can be class-leading if the finalised pricing is as low as mentioned.