Harley-Davidson trademarks “Bronx” – new model?
An ambitious plan to launch 100 new models over the next five years - though we would hardly count variants within a model range as "new" - sees American motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson …
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2018 Honda CB4 Interceptor concept – retro racer
Shown during the 2017 EICMA show in Milan last November, the Honda CB4 Interceptor concept bike is based around the Neo Sports Cafe design that was shown in Tokyo last year. The …
2018 GPX Racing Demon 150GR in Malaysia soon
After news of the impending launch of two new motorcycles from Thailand - the 2018 GPX Racing Demon 150GN naked sports and Gentleman 200 retro - another model from our neighbour up …
2018 KTM X-Bow GT4 – only 15 units, RM946k, all sold
GT4 racing is popular in Europe, running a series of what is basically track day cars and Austrian manufacturer KTM, more known for its very capable motocross bikes, has released the newest …
The paultan.org 2017 Top Five bikes – best of the best
Another year gone by in a flash, and it is time again for me to select the top five best motorcycles I encountered during 2017. During the course of the year, I …
2018 Kawasaki Z900 RS retro bike teaser for Malaysia
A teaser image on Kawasaki Motors Malaysia's Facebook page has appeared, showing a headlight and the tagline, "Ready for a surprise? Coming soon to Malaysia." Although few details are discernible from the …
2018 Honda CB500F, CBR500R and CB500X released – now with ABS option, prices start from RM31,363
Undergoing a graphics update for new year, and now coming with ABS as optional across the range, are the 2018 Honda CB500F naked sports, CBR500R sports bike and the adventure-styled CB500X. The …
Top 10 most popular paultan.org bike reviews in 2017
Although the editorial staff at paultan.org have our favourites amongst the cars and motorcycles we review throughout the year, you, dear readers, have your own particular choice on which reviews garner the …
Top 10 most popular bike posts on paultan.org in 2017
Despite a softening motorcycle market, both worldwide and in Malaysia, 2017 was an exciting year for Malaysian riders. All the major manufacturers had new releases in the quarter-litre and middleweight class, and …
2018 Suzuka 8-hours sees full Honda factory team
That Honda takes motor racing very seriously cannot be denied, engine failures in Formula 1 aside. In the motorcycle racing world, Honda, through its racing division Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) has never …
Thailand bans big bikes from national forest reserves
A favourite destination for Malaysian bikers is Thailand, as can be seen from the large numbers of riders crossing the border every weekend and during the holidays. However, a new ruling by …
2018 Malaysian debut for GPX Racing motorcycles
A new name is entering the Malaysian motorcycle market in 2018, GPX Racing, originating from Thailand. Established as a brand in 2007, production of GPX Racing motorcycles started in 2009. With the …
Petronas drops Hafizh Syahrin, to focus on Cub Prix and Moto 3 World Championship, grassroots racing
National oil company Petronas has confirmed that Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah, who was slated to ride for Petronas Sprinta Racing in Moto2, will not be carrying its banner for the 2018 racing season. …
2018 MV Agusta Brutale 1200 four-cylinder soon?
After several years of an acrimonious relationship with Mercedes-AMG, Italian motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta has completed the buy--back of its outstanding shares from the German carmaker, officially ending the partnership. This means …
Kawasaki Malaysia launches Safety Riding Course
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility efforts, Kawasaki Motors Malaysia (KMM) has launched the Kawasaki Safety and Responsible Riding (KSRR) course. The riding programme is organised in collaboration with KMM's principal …
2018 Kawasaki H2 SX in Malaysia by second quarter
Shown at the EICMA show in Milan, Italy, last October, the 2018 Kawasaki H2 SX super tourer will be launched in Malaysia by the second half of 2018. This was announced by …
REVIEW: KTM 390/250 Duke – full-size or half pint?
The middleweight and quarter-litre motorcycle market is the bread and butter for many manufacturers. In this arena, where you have the new riders, the young riders and the returning-to-the-fold riders, competition is …
Why is the 2018 Honda CBR250RR not in Malaysia yet?
Now getting a little long in the tooth, the current model Honda CBR250R, with its single-cylinder engine, has been soldiering on, despite the release of the CBR250RR in Indonesia in 2016. Many …
2018 Honda PCX Hybrid in Malaysia by end next year?
Electrification is a coming thing, whether petrol heads would like to admit it or not, and the motorcycle world is no different, with the impending launch of the 2018 Honda PCX Hybrid …
2018 sees 10 new motorcycles from Boon Siew Honda – CBR1000RR, X-ADV, CB1000R+ and CRF1000L?
It appears 2018 will be an interesting year for Boon Siew Honda, distributor of Honda Motorcycles in Malaysia, with the proposed release of 10 new motorcycle and scooter models. The new launches …
