26 years of Repsol Honda MotoGP racing motorcycles
With a racing history in modern times dating back 26 years, it can be argued the Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) racing team, Repsol Honda Team, has been very successful. Its racing palmares …
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MCO: BMW Motorrad Malaysia authorised dealers offer pick up service for BMW Motorcycles
In line with the government's relaxing of some of the movement control order (MCO) regulations, BMW Motorrad Malaysia dealers are providing a pick up service for BMW motorcycles. The pick up service …
Super Soco e-bikes in Malaysia by November 2020 – full range, prices to start from around RM16,000?
Further to our earlier report on the imminent introduction of the Super Soco range of electric motorcycles and scooters in Malaysia, we have received information that the China brand will likely by …
Harley-Davidson registers 17.7% sales drop in Q1 2020
With Covid-19 spreading and much of the world under movement control, Harley-Davidson (H-D) reported a 17.7% drop in motorcycles sales worldwide for the first quarter of 2020. This translates to 40,439 units …
Kawasaki tests EV Endeavor electric motorcycle
Without much fanfare at last year's EICMA show in Italy, Kawasaki released news on an electric sports motorcycle. Meant to test the concept of electric motorcycles for Kawasaki, the prototype now has …
Pata Yamaha WSBK team puts riders’ fitness to test
With the enforced off-season for motorsports around the world due to Covid-19 and the associated movement control order (MCO), teams are filling racers' time with e-racing, video talks and the such. Training …
Ducati resumes bike production in Italy on April 27
Hard hit by Covid-19 with 189,973 cases and 25,549 deaths, Italy saw a total national lockdown but things are gradually gaining a semblance of normality. Ducati's main manufacturing facility in Borgo Panigale …
Malaysian racer Super KIP trains indoors during MCO
With the announcement of the Movement Control Order (MCO) extension to May 12 by the Malaysian government, Petronas Sepang Racing Team (SRT) Moto3 rider Khairul Idham Pawi, better known to fans as …
28-year old man arrested for speeding on Penang bridge during MCO – motorcycle exceeds 260 km/h
It is common in these days of action cams and smartphones to upload your exploits on social media but a 28-year old male from Penang found to his detriment there is no …
Why do Malaysians like to ride motorcycles? Isn’t it dangerous? What if it rains? – Mohan explains it all
A question the author is oftentimes asked is, “why do you ride? Isn’t it dangerous?” Depending on who is asking the question, my answer is, in turns, sarcastic, rude, patronizing or sometimes, …
Norton motorcycles not be made in India, says TVS
After its acquisition of famed but financially troubled British brand Norton Motorcycles for 16 million pounds sterling (RM87 million), one question asked of TVS Motor Company India was, "will Nortons be made …
MCO: Modenas opens service centres twice weekly
In view of the current Movement Control Order (MCO) in Malaysia, Modenas is providing after sales service at selected branches. These are at the Modenas Service Centres in Subang, Selangor; Ipoh, Perak; …
VIDEO: 2020 Kawasaki ZX-25R undergoes dyno testing
https://youtu.be/eF9HekxMBAU Everyone is waiting for the 2020 Kawasaki ZX-25R but its launch in Indonesia has been delayed by the spectre of Covid-19. However, while not many have seen Kawasaki's quarter-litre motorcycle, information …
Super Soco China e-bikes coming to Malaysia soon?
From an Instagram post, it appears another electric motorcycle (e-bike) brand, Super Soco, might be coming to Malaysia in the near future. Hailing from China, the Super Soco brand is owned by …
TVS Motor India buys Norton Motorcycles for RM87m
Financially troubled Norton Motorcycles UK, under administration for tax irregularities as well as being investigated for claims of misappropriation has been purchased by TVS Motorcycles of India. A press release from TVS …
Lego goes Italian with the Ducati Panigale V4R
If you find the price of a Ducati Panigale V4R, the Bologna firm's flagship road-going superbike designed for race use, at RM299,000 a little salty for your taste, Lego is giving you …
2020 SYM Maxsym TL500 now in Malaysia, RM35,888
Despite the Movement Control Order (MCO) in Malaysia putting a damper on things, it has not stopped distributors MForce Bike Holdings from releasing the 2020 SYM Maxsym TL500 scooter, priced at RM35,888. …
2020 MotoGP: FIM freezes technical work till 2021
As the world comes to grips with the reality of living with Covid-19, the world's premier motorcycle championship, MotoGP, has imposed a freeze on technical development for 2020. Any design changes to …
Ducati Petaling Jaya showroom hit by flood waters
An unexpected downpour caused the Penchala river to burst its banks, causing flooding in the Naza Automall showroom in Section 51a, Petaling Jaya. The torrential rainstorm began at about 4 p.m. and …
2020 Cake Kalk INK SL e-bike debuts – RM50,000
With a brutally minimalist and functional design reminiscent of IKEA furniture, the 2020 Cake Kalk INK SL is a lightweight electric motorcycle (e-bike) designed for off-road and commuter use. Coming from a …
