Ride Vision – collision avoidance technology for bikes
As vulnerable road users, motorcycles need every advantage they can get but safety technology for bikes has lagged behind cars for a long while. Ride Vision intends to change that with its …
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2018 Honda CB1000R and CB250R in Malaysia – priced at RM74,999 and RM22,999, available from July
Launched in conjunction with the Boon Siew Honda Hari Raya media lunch and track day at Sepang International Circuit were the 2018 Honda CB1000R and CB250R naked sports bikes. The duo are …
2019 Ducati SuperSport to come in Titanium Grey
Coming in Titanium Grey for the 2019 riding season is the Ducati SuperSport, the Borgo Panigale firm's take on a sports-tourer, with the emphasis on 'sports'. Currently retailing in Malaysia at RM76,320 …
2018 Moto Guzzi V7 III Limited shown at Biarritz
Unveiled at Biarritz, France, setting for the Wheels and Waves motorcycle event, was the 2018 Moto Guzzi V7 III Limited. Coming in a limited production run of only 500 numbered units worldwide, …
Honda CB650F, Kawasaki Z900 ABS, Triumph 765S, Yamaha MT-09 – which RM50k bike is best for you?
Many paultan.org readers have asked the author to conduct comparison tests for various motorcycle segments, comparing like for like and to enable better informed purchase decisions. It is not as easy as …
REVIEW: 2018 Triumph Bonneville Bobber Black – muscular retro-styled classic riding, RM74,900
Form over function, style over substance - these words can pretty much be used for most retro styled motorcycles these days, with manufacturers feeding the trend for nostalgia, and charging you a …
2018 Brixton Motorcycles in Malaysia – from RM8,988
Hopping onto the sub-250 cc retro bike segment is Penang-based MForce Bike Holdings, with the introduction of the 2018 range of Brixton Motorcycles classic looking naked roadsters. There are three models on …
Mandatory motorcycle ABS, highway size restriction, licence age limit – we ask new Transport Minister Loke
During the Yamaha Balik Kampung road safety campaign held at the Sungai Besi toll plaza recently, newly appointed Malaysian transport minister Anthony Loke was in attendance to officiate the event. During the …
2018 KTM 790 Duke “The Scalpel” in Malaysia, RM65k
After much anticipation from the Malaysian riding public, the 2018 KTM 790 Duke "The Scalpel" is now in Malaysia and priced at RM64,800, excluding GST, road tax, insurance and registration. The replacement …
6,740 road deaths in 2017 says Transport Minister Loke
After taking over the transport minister's portfolio, Anthony Loke has a full plate of issues to deal with, including that of road safety. Citing figures provided by police, Loke said there were …
Hafizh Syahrin stays with Tech3 in 2019, to ride KTM
After performing well in his rookie year, Malaysian MotoGP racer Hafizh Syahrin has been given a one-year contract extension with French race team Tech3 for 2019. Despite a poor showing in the …
Miros conducts online survey on bike licence age
After a proposal from the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry to reduce the compulsory age for obtaining a motorcycle license from 16 to 14, the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research …
Malaysian Hafizh gets more points at Mugello MotoGP
Proving that consistency is the key to winning at racing, Malaysian MotoGP rider Hafizh Syahrin gained four more precious world championship points at the Italian MotoGP at Mugello, Italy. This brings him …
2019 to see new Yamaha MotoGP satellite team with Jorge Lorenzo and Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah?
Musical chairs season in the 2018 MotoGP is now upon us, and rumours are flying fast and furious about who might be going where. Of particular interest to Malaysian MotoGP fans is …
DNC Asiatic bike assembler closes doors – Demak brand defunct, MV Agusta Malaysia seeks partner
After launching famed Italian brand MV Agusta in a new Malaysian partnership last year, as well as expanding the Demak Malaysia brand of China manufactured scooters, Malaysian motorcycle assembly company DNC Asiatic …
2018 Royal Enfield Himalayan in Malaysia – RM36,880
After the launch of the Royal Enfield store recently, Malaysian distributor RE Motorcycles has launched the 2018 Royal Enfield Himalayan adventure bike at a price of RM36,880, excluding insurance, road tax and …
2018 SYM Sport Rider 125i in new colours – RM5,542
Launched in Malaysia a while ago, the 2018 SYM Sport Rider 125i is now updated with new colours - Red, Blue and Yellow - and new graphics. Price for the Sport Rider …
2018 BMW Motorrad Concept 9cento unveiled – the German all-rounder motorcycle returns?
Shown at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este at Lake Como, Italy, the 2018 BMW Motorrad Concept 9cento - pronounced 'nove cento' or Nine Hundred in English - is the Munich firm's take …
MSF and TOC launch collaboration to grow Malaysian motorsports industry with skilled technicians
Local race event series Malaysia Speed Festival (MSF) and TOC Automotive College recently signed a partnership deal for a technical course. The partnership will provide students of the college wider job prospects …
Suzuki Nex II in Indonesia – from RM3,913 to RM4,109
Introduced last April in the Indonesia market, pricing for the 2018 Suzuki Nex II has been released. Available in several variants, the Nex II is priced from 13.95 million rupiah (RM3,913) to …
