Beeline Moto readout – moto navigation made simple
In these modern times, with a smartphone being almost indispensable, one of the most oft-used functions is navigation. Most road riders will have a handlebar mount for a smartphone, using it to …
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VIDEO: 2017 Yamaha YZF-R1M – road-going race bike
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UFP5hk-tsI It is indeed unfortunate that Hong Leong Yamaha Malaysia is not offering the 2017 Yamaha YZF-R1M, or for that matter, the more mundane YZF-R1, for sale locally. Chock-full of race goodies, …
SIC and TOC sign Bina Bakat partnership program
Intended to developed future talents for Malaysian motorsports, Sepang International Circuit (SIC) and TOC Automotive College (TOC) have entered a partnership via the TOC Bina Bakat programme. The Bina Bakat programme provides …
Bosch is leading motorcycle safety technology
Many know Bosch for its safety solutions in cars but the German firm is also leading the way in motorcycle safety technology, or what it terms "Mobility Solutions." Acknowledging motorcyclists are probably …
VIDEO: Don’t hog the emergency lane – here’s why
Despite many reminders and crackdowns on emergency lane usage by the authorities, it appears Malaysian motorists are a stubborn lot. A video posted by Facebook user Safwan Anaqi shows exactly why usage …
New Aprilia Malaysia distributor plans better service
With news of the appointment of Didi Resources as the new distributor in Malaysia for Italian performance motorcycle brand Aprilia, paultan.org sat down with Juan Chow Wee, its general manager. Juan discussed …
2019 MotoGP season sees Monster Energy replace Movistar as Yamaha MotoGP team main sponsor
Changing official team sponsors for the 2019 MotoGP season is Yamaha MotoGP Team, switching from Spaish telecommunications company Movistar, owned by Telefonica, to energy drinks brand Monster Energy. The new multi-year sponsorship …
Aprilia appoints Didi Resources as Malaysia distributor
Taking effect August 1, Didi Resources has been appointed as the official Malaysian distributor for Aprilia. This comes after Naza Premira announced that it will cease operating its Aprilia distributorship after a …
Naza Premira no longer Aprilia Malaysian distributor
This July 31, 2018 sees the end of the distribution partnership between Naza Premira and Italian motorcycle manufacturer Aprilia. It was stated that the dissolution of the partnership is part of a …
2018 Yamaha Grand Filano Hybrid in Thailand, RM7.5k
Honda's position as sole hybrid scooter maker in the world did not last long, with Yamaha introducing the 2018 Yamaha Grand Filano in Thailand at a price of 62,000 Thai baht (RM7,500). …
Ducati and Audi to develop C-V2X traffic safety comms
As part of its "Safety Road Map 2025", Ducati and Audi are collaborating to demonstrate a vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) communications system between motorcycles and cars. Existing projects for Ducati's motorcycle safety initiative include …
2018 Honda Dash 125 in Malaysia, from RM5,999
First introduced in Malaysia in 2011, the 2018 Honda Dash 125 is now updated and priced at RM5,999 for the base model Type 'S' with single disc brake. It is joined by …
2018 Moto Guzzi V7 III Carbon in Malaysia – RM74,900
After paultan.org had a quick look at the bike last week, the 2018 Moto Guzzi V7 III Carbon made its debut in the Malaysian market at a price of RM74,900, excluding road …
Malaysian Hafizh gains 5 points at German MotoGP
Ahead of the month-long 2018 MotoGP summer break, Malaysian racer Hafizh Syahrin took 11th place at the German MotoGP in Sachsenring, gaining five more points in the world championship standing. This brings …
AOS 2018: “Papa Jahat” RM45k prize bike press reveal – custom build C70 kapchai with 600 cc engine
Last year's lucky draw winner at the Art of Speed festival (AOS 2018) went home with "Twin Boss" a double-engined Yamaha RXZ but for 2018, the prize is a little different, a …
Honda, Panasonic to start battery sharing in Indonesia
Research into an experimental vehicle battery sharing programme is set to begin in Indonesia in December 2018 under the aegis of Honda Motor Co. and Panasonic Corporation. Located in Bandung City in …
2018 Honda PCX150 scooter in Malaysia – RM10,999
Thoroughly updated and revised is the 2018 Honda PCX150 scooter, priced at RM10,999 without road tax, insurance and registration. First entering the Malaysian market in 2012, the PCX150 has proven popular with …
2018 Moto Guzzi V7 III Carbon soon in Malaysia
As the latest variant in the Moto Guzzi "Classic" range, the 2018 Moto Guzzi V7 III Carbon will soon be released in Malaysia. While Moto Guzzi Malaysia declined to provide any pricing, …
AOS 2018: Malaysia’s biggest custom car and bike show is back at MAEPS, Serdang on July 28 and 29
Growing in strength from year to year is the Art of Speed Festival (AOS), now in its seventh edition. Scheduled to be held at the Malaysian Agro Exposition Park in Serdang, Selangor …
2018 Givi Rimba Raid jungle race draws ASEAN field
Now in its fifth edition, the 2018 Givi Rimba Raid jungle enduro race saw an ASEAN field of off-road racers, along with competitors coming from as far away as Italy, Scotland and …
