It’s 2018. Is Kawasaki Malaysia taking the retro road?
Demand for retro styled motorcycles is reaching a peak in Malaysia, and it appears that Kawasaki Motors Malaysia (KMM) is looking to cash in on the trend, with the impending release of …
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Hafizh to go full-time with Monster Yamaha Tech 3?
Singing praises of Malaysian racer Hafizh Syahrin's performance during the MotoGP Winter Test in Buriram, Thailand, Monster Yamaha Tech 3 team manager Herve Poncharal says he wants Hafizh on the team roster …
2018 Kawasaki Rouser NS160 in Philippines, RM6,340
While Kawasaki Motors Malaysia prefers to focus on the quarter-litre and above market, in the Philippines, the 150 cc category attracts a lot of market interest, with the launch of the 2018 …
MotoGP Winter Test: Pedrosa fastest, Hafizh 21st
At the conclusion of the third MotoGP Winter test in Buriram, Thailand, Dani Pedrosa (#26) of Repsol Honda posted the fastest time of 1:29.781. In second was Johann Zarco (#5) of Monster …
Malaysian Zulfahmi ready for Moto2 challenge
As reported earlier, Malaysian racer Zulfahmi Khairuddin will be mounting a challenge in the Moto2 category this year in SIC Racing Team, filling the space left by the departure of Hafizh Syahrin …
Three-time MotoGP champ Lorenzo to take pay cut?
After moving to Ducati for the 2017 MotoGP season, three-time MotoGP world champion Jorge Lorenzo has been overshadowed by team mate Andrea Dovizioso. Spaniard Lorenzo's past season has been less than spectacular, …
2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob first ride in Malaysia
As purveyor of iconic American iron, Harley-Davidson (H-D) has seen mixed fortunes of late, facing declining sales and an ageing rider demographic. Last year, the Milwaukee, US, company announced both a new …
2018 Benelli TnT135 LE mini-bike launched – RM10,587
Malaysian distributor for Benelli, MForce Bike Holdings, has launched the 2018 Benelli TnT 135 LE mini-bike, at a price of RM10,587, including GST, but excluding road tax, insurance and registration. Built in …
2018 Emflux One from India enters e-bike market
Inexorably marching on is the journey to electrification of vehicles, especially in the motorcycle world, with the launch of the 2018 Emflux One electric motorcycle (e-bike) from India. Indian start-up Emflux Motors …
KL residents should use bicycles as mode of transport
City dwellers should use the bicycle as a mode of transport, said Netherlands Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation Sigrid Kaag. Speaking at the 'Cycling Kuala Lumpur' event in conjunction with …
2018 TVS Zeppelin Cruiser Concept unveiled in India
As BMW Motorrad's manufacturing partner in India, TVS has been seen to capitalise on motorcycle concepts based on the G 310 series machines, such as the TVS Akula, launched in India last …
2018 Yamaha YZF-R15 launched in India – RM7,620
Launched during the 2018 Auto Expo in Greater Noida, India is the 2018 Yamaha YZF-R15, a small displacement sports bike. With styling cues taken from its bigger sibling, the Yamaha YZF-R1 superbike, …
KL bicycle lanes: DBKL conducts re-audit in 60 days
After controversy arose over the lane separators installed on the Kuala Lumpur bicycle lanes, City Hall (DBKL) will re-audit the route within the next 60 days. This is to ensure long-term safety …
2018 Honda Cross Cub 110 and 50 go on sale in Japan
As an evergreen model in Honda's line-up, the venerable Honda Cub has gone through more make-overs and re-iterations that a B-list Hollywood actress. For this year, the adventure bike inspired 2018 Honda …
2018 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 – 150 PS, 117 Nm
With the tagline, "The Ultimate Hooligan", Triumph Motorcycles has released the 2018 Triumph Speed Triple in 'RS' and 'S' formats. Taking the previous generation Speed Triple, peak engine power has gone up …
Zulfahmi enters Moto2 with SIC Racing Team, Hafizh to ride for Yamaha Tech3 in MotoGP for 2018
After an earlier report Malaysian racer Hafizh Syahrin, also known as "Pescao 55" to fans, was on a short-list of possible replacements for German Jonas Folger in MotoGP, a report has emerged …
2018 Honda Africa Twin at RM80k, X-ADV below RM70k, CB1000R at RM90k – in Malaysia soon
During the launch of the Honda Big Wing Store in Kuala Lumpur, Boon Siew Honda (BSH) announced three new Honda motorcycle models will be launched in Malaysia by the second half of …
Honda Big Wing store opens in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur
In an effort to serve big bike customers better, and provide a one-stop centre for sales and service, Boon Siew Honda (BSH) opened its first Honda Big Wing centre in Setapak, Kuala …
Anti Mat Rempit laws proposed to curb bike hooligans
A proposal to allow police to detain or take action against motorcycle hooligans, colloquially known as "mat rempit", is on the cards, according to deputy Home Minister Nur Jazlan Mohamed. In a …
Petron Malaysia ready for RON 95 Euro 4M roll-out
With the deadline for the implementation of RON 95 Euro 4M coming soon in October 2018, Petron Malaysia is ready for the roll-out of the fuel, upon mandate by the government. Speaking …
