2018 Yamaha TMax in Europe – new SX and DX version
Taking the maxi-scooter segment to a new height is the 2018 Yamaha TMax, which now comes in SX Sport Edition, SX and DX versions for the European market. Both the TMax SX …
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Harley-Davidson of Petaling Jaya officially opens
After taking over the distributorship of Harley-Davidson (H-D) motorcycles for Malaysia, Didi Resources officially opened Harley-Davidson of Petaling Jaya, the first of a refreshed independent dealer network. Located at The Gasket Alley, …
Motorcyclists wearing jackets backwards is dangerous? Yes, but there’s more to safety riding gear
A Facebook post has been making the rounds, put up by user Zairul Ezam, who remarked on the fact he saw 63 motorcyclists over the course of 18 days wearing their jacket …
2018 Yamaha Ego Solariz in four new colours, RM5.5k
Now coming in three new colours, Hong Leong Yamaha Malaysia (HLYM) has released the 2018 Yamaha Ego Solariz scooter, with pricing unchanged from last year at RM5,548, including GST but excluding road …
2018 Benelli 302R Tourer revealed in China – RM22k
Given the rather unwieldy codename of the BJ300GS-A, Benelli has thrown the covers off a touring version of the Benelli 302R sports bike in China. Priced at 35,800 yuan (RM22,077), the 302 …
FIRST LOOK: 2018 Triumph Tiger 800 XCx and XRx adventure bikes – RM74,900 and RM69,900
Held in conjunction with the Triumph Owner's dinner in Bukit Tinggi, Pahang, Triumph Malaysia launched the 2018 Triumph Tiger XCx and XRx adventure bikes, priced at RM74,900 and RM69,900, respectively, including GST, …
2019 sees Tech 3 join KTM Motorsports for MotoGP
After dissolving a 20-year partnership with Yamaha, French motorcycle racing outfit Tech 3 will join forces with KTM Motorsports for the MotoGP World Championship in 2019. Since rejoining MotoGP in 2012, competing …
FIRST LOOK: 2018 Harley-Davidsons in Malaysia
Most Malaysian motorcycle riders are aware that Harley-Davidson of Petaling Jaya, located in The Gasket Alley, will be officially opening on March 10. With the Harley-Davidson (H-D) distributorship for Malaysia now under …
2018 Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid Edition prototype shown in Australia – will it ever come to Malaysia?
As a middleweight dual-purpose bike, the 2018 Yamaha Tenere 700 World Raid Edition prototype is taking one step closer to mass production, with its public showing in Australia. Revealed ahead of the …
Malaysian Hafizh Syahrin 2nd fastest rookie in Qatar
After impressing observers with his performance during testing in Thailand, first Malaysian MotoGP rider Hafizh Syahrin, better known to fans as "Pescao 55", emerged second fastest rookie at the conclusion of the …
2018 Triumph Bobber Black, Speedmaster, Tiger 800 XC and XR in Malaysia – from RM56,900 to RM81,900
Kick-starting the year with eight new models, Triumph Malaysia has launched the 2018 Triumph Bonneville Bobber Black and the 2018 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster, both priced at RM79,900, as well as the Tiger …
2018 Indian Chieftain Elite bagger in Black Hills Silver
A new entry in the high-end bagger cruiser market is the 2018 Indian Chieftain Elite, which comes in a limited edition paint scheme of high-flake Black Hills Silver. The new colours are …
Malaysian racer Azlan Shah ready to defend ARRC title
Ahead of the 2018 FIM Asia Road Racing Championships (ARRC), Malaysian racer Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman (#25) has posted positive lap times during pre-season testing at Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand. Azlan …
2018 Royal Enfield Thunderbird X launched in India – X 350 at RM9,397, X 500 at RM11,927
Royal Enfield has launched two new models in its Thunderbird range of motorycles, dubbed the 2018 Royal Enfield Thunderbird X, in India. As with the standard Thunderbird, the Thunderbird X comes in …
2018 Kawasaki Z900RS retro sports now in Malaysia – RM67,900 for Standard, Special Edition at RM69,900
Freshly launched in Malaysia is the 2018 Kawasaki Z900RS, its retro take on the Z900 naked sports, at a price of RM67,900 for the standard and RM69,900 for the special edition, including …
MotoGP champ Marquez – two more years with Honda
With four world championships from 90 starts, Spaniard Marc Marquez (25) has signed with Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) for two more years to compete in the FIM MotoGP World Championship. Riding for …
MotoGP team Tech 3 ends 20-year Yamaha partnership
After a 20-year partnership in MotoGP with Yamaha, French racing team Tech 3 has announced that 2018 will be their last season with the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer. Yamaha has accepted Tech 3's …
2018 Curtiss Warhawk – last of the breed, USD 105k
After changing its brand name from Confederate Motors to Curtiss Motorcycle Company - taking the name of American aviator Glenn P. Curtiss who is credited with inventing the V-twin - the Alabama, …
2018 Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight Special and Iron 1200 unveiled in US – from RM39,146 to RM44,235
As part of its ever expanding line-up - 100 new models over the next five years from 2017 - Harley-Davidson (H-D) has thrown the covers off two new models in the Sportster …
Malaysian Hafizh Syahrin confirmed for 2018 MotoGP
Local racer Hafizh Syahrin, better known to fans as "Pescao 55", will be the first Malaysian to compete in the 2018 MotoGP season with satellite team Monster Yamaha Tech 3, after a …
