2020 Vyrus Alyen 988 – 200 hp, Ducati-engined beast
Italian boutique motorcycle maker Vyrus is not unknown to bike fans and its latest dream machine, the Vyrus Alyen 988, showcases the latest fever dream from the Coriano, Italy, based firm. After …
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REVIEW: 2019 Kawasaki H2SX – We have lift off
Kawasaki motorcycles have a reputation for being fast and the undisputed king of the horsepower wars, today, is the H2. Supercharged, aerodynamic and responsive, the current H2 variants, the base model and …
2020 Yamaha NMax 155 scooter launched in Thailand
Indonesia was the first to receive the updated 2020 Yamaha NMax last December, and it is now Thailand's turn. Both countries are the two largest markets for two-wheelers in Southeast Asia, and …
Sir Stirling Moss (1929 – 2020) – “Gentleman Racer”
British Formula 1 driver Sir Stirling Craufurd Moss, OBE (17 September 1929 – 12 April 2020), died aged 90 after a long illness. Despite never winning a world championship, Moss was runner-up …
Will the Malaysian motor racing season be cancelled?
With Covid-19 putting Malaysian under a movement control order (MCO), the motorsports community has been hit hard. The 2020 Malaysian motorsports calendar was due to begin in March with the Malaysian Cub …
Sepang circuit CEO Razlan steps down, goes racing
After 11 and a half years at the helm, Sepang International Circuit (SIC) chief executive officer Datuk Razlan Razali has stepped down. Razlan leaves his position effective April 7 and will be …
Royal Enfield Bullet Photon by Electric Classic Cars
More known for its electric conversions for classic cars, Electric Classic Cars of England has taken the venerable Royal Enfield Bullet 500 and given it a modern charge. Dumping the 500 cc, …
2020 BMW Motorrad R18 cruiser – 1,802 cc, 152 Nm
After an earlier attempt with the R1200 C which received less than a warm reception from the motorcycling public, BMW Motorrad has shown the 2020 BMW Motorrad R18, it's latest foray into …
Norton Motorcycles sold 961 engine design to China
English motorcycle maker Norton Motorcycles, currently under administration for tax irregularities, has sold its 961 engine design rights to Chinese maker JinLiang. The agreement to sell the engine design and tooling was …
VIDEO: 2020 KTM 890 Duke R – the Super Scalpel
https://youtu.be/MR3PLSbtnoY Purveyor of fine hooligan motorcycles, KTM has released the technical specification of the 2020 KTM 890 Duke R, also known as the "Super Scalpel." Carrying on from the "Scalpel, the KTM …
2020 Kawasaki ZX-25R Racer Custom – stealthy mods!
Launched at the Tokyo Motor Show this year, the four-cylinder 2020 Kawasaki ZX-25R generated a lot of interest amongst riders. However, with the spread of Covid-19 worldwide, motorcycle makers have delayed product …
Aeon Credit gives one month deferred loan payment
As a Non-Bank Credit provider, Aeon Credit does not fall under the current Bank Negara Malaysia ruling on the recent six month moratorium on loan repayments due to the Covid-19 crisis. However, …
Fast & Furious Dom’s Dodge Charger goes Lego
If you live your life a quarter brick at a time, the Lego Technic build of Dom's Dodge Charger R/T from the Fast and Furious movie series is the set of plastic …
GALLERY: Ducati Streetfighter V4S super naked bike
It looks like the world has to wait a little longer for the public release of the 2020 Ducati Streetfighter V4S, with almost every country closing borders and imposing lockdowns. However, Ducati …
Honda CB-F Concept debuts – 999 cc retro naked bike
With the world in the grip of Covid-19, Honda will be having the world premiere of the 2020 Honda CB-F Concept online. The lockdown on international air travel has compelled many vehicle …
Review: 2020 Harley-Davidson Triple S media ride, Part 2 – Sport Glide and Heritage Classic, from RM113,100
So, Harley-Davidson (H-D) really wants you to buy a Harley and is using cross-platforming to do so. In Part 1 of this review on the H-D Triple S media ride in Antequera, …
Ducati posts RM245 million profit, 53,183 bikes sold
With the coronavirus and Covid-19 hitting Italy hard, good news coming out of the region is minimal but Italian motorcycle maker Ducati has posted a 2.4% increase in global growth for 2019. …
MCO: Johor to reopen Causeway with Singapore?
With the Covid-19 movement control order (MCO) in place, the Causeway between Johor and Singapore has been closed till March 31, in response to the Malaysian government's directive to close all borders. …
2020 Yamaha Majesty S 155 – for Japan market only?
For Malaysia and certain neighbouring countries, Yamaha only sells two scooter models with a 155 cc engine, the NMax and NVX 155. However, for Japan, there is another scooter in the 155 …
Isle of Man TT race cancelled due to Covid-19 fears
With the threat of Covid-19 spreading around the world, the Council of Ministers of the Isle of Man has taken the decision to cancel the race meet. Scheduled for this year between …
