Ducati to sell 1299 Panigale V-twin till at least 2020
After the recent launch of the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 at the EICMA show in Italy last month, news has emerged that the Italian motorcycle maker has no plans to produce a …
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Harley-Davidson confirms new Malaysian distributor
As previously reported on paultan.org, Harley-Davidson (H-D) will be opening a showroom and 3S service centre at The Gasket Alley in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. This was confirmed by Johan Kleinsteuber, H-D's managing …
Malaysian custom Eastern Bobber “Bone X” to enter AMD Custom Bike Building championship in Germany
In the Malaysian custom motorcycle world, the name Omar Jumiran and his brand, Eastern Bobber, is well known. Starting as a metal welder in a home workshop, Omar started building custom motorcycles …
Google Maps introduces “motorcycle mode” in India
A new feature for Google Maps has been introduced, "motorcycle mode", but is currently available only for users in India. With India having recently over taken China as the world's largest two-wheeler …
REVIEW: 2018 BMW Motorrad G 310 GS – adventure biking now comes in small sizes, RM29,900
With an enviable reputation in the world of adventure motorcycling, BMW Motorrad, with its famed GS-series machines, has set the standard for other manufacturers, for good or bad. However, large capacity machines …
2018 TVS Apache RR 310 launched in India – based on BMW Motorrad G 310 R, 34 hp, full-fairing, RM12,939
As BMW Motorrad's manufacturing partner in India, TVS is responsible for the G 310 R (RM26,900) as well as the G 310 GS (RM29,900), Motorrad's entry into the sub-500 cc category for …
REVIEW: Ducati SuperSport S – proper sports-tourer?
Motorcyclists are strange creatures. While many purport to be individualists, "creating their own path," as it were, it is common to spot trends amongst the brethren, with a certain similarity in choice …
REVIEW: 2017 Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber – riding Stelvio
As one of the more famous driving, and riding, roads in the world, the Stelvio pass is on the bucket list of many petrol-heads worldwide. It is also near enough to Mandello …
Harley-Davidson Malaysia moves into new home?
After the recent news that Harley-Davidson ended its near decade long partnership with Naza Prestige Bikes, paultan.org spotted the famous bar-and-shield logo going up in The Gasket Alley, Petaling Jaya. While news …
Royal Enfield Himalayan adventure bike in Malaysia
Not much has been heard of late from Royal Enfield in Malaysia, via distributors The Big Bike Shop, but our colleague in paultan'org's Bahasa Malaysia section, Durrani Shahrom, was informed that the …
VIDEO: 15,600 km and 6 countries on a Dominar 400
https://youtu.be/YqIPhRiZZZ8 While we await the official launch of the 2018 Modenas Dominar 400 in 2018, the gentlemen at Bajaj Auto of India let a trio of riders take the Dominar 400 on …
OKU parking: what are the rules and who can use it?
A recent viral Facebook video showing a driver in Penang protesting against Majlis Bandaraya Pulau Pinang (MBPP) parking wardens clamping her car for parking in a disabled (OKU) parking spot despite her …
2017 EICMA: KTM 790 Duke “The Scalpel” – but is the KTM 790 Adventure R off-roader coming in 2019?
During the Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo Motociclo e Accessori (EICMA) show in Milan, Italy, it was expected that the KTM 790 Duke, also known as "The Scalpel", would be on display. We had …
Valentino Rossi gets Yamaha XJR1300 and it’s “Mya”
While 2017 will possibly go down as one of the worst years in multiple MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi's career, here is a little something to cheer up "The Doctor" this Christmas, …
2021 to see Ducati enter scooter and e-bike segment?
Although Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati previously denied claims that it would enter the small bike segment - something its competitor BMW Motorrad has done with the G310 R and G310 GS - …
REVIEW: 2017 Triumph Street Scrambler – RM65,900
So, everyone and his uncle wants a retro-styled motorcycle these days, and bike manufacturers are more than happy to fulfil this need. It is a matter of meeting market needs and generating …
2018 Honda BeAT scooter now on sale – RM5,724
Aimed at the younger crowd especially senior high school and college students, the 2018 Honda BeAT comes with new graffiti graphics and is priced at RM5,724, including GST. This is an increase …
MSF Superbikes: Trackdays are simply more fun
Every sports bike rider is eager to push the limit of his or her motorcycle, and MSF Superbikes provides an avenue for that to take place in safety. Scheduled for Saturday, December …
EICMA 2017: Triumph Tiger 1200 and Tiger 800 – XC and XR versions, lighter, faster and more power
Looking to usurp the king of adventure bikes, Triumph has brought out the brand-new 2018 Triumph Tiger 1200 and Tiger 800, in XC and XR versions. The Hinckley, UK-based firm claims the …
2017 EICMA: Kawasaki H2 SX – 200 PS supercharged sports-touring from the green machine
One of the stars of the show at the Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo Motociclo e Accessori (EICMA) show in Milan this year is the 2018 Kawasaki H2 SX, Kawasaki's supercharged superbike now tamed …
