2018 Ethec electric bike promises 400 km range
One of the drawbacks of electric motorcycles, or e-bikes, is battery range, with most brands getting around 300 km and 120 km being the norm for the lower end of the market. …
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Lambretta – Italian scooter brand coming to Malaysia?
More grist from the rumour mill, this time in the form of famed Italian scooter brand Lambretta. From sources close to the local motorcycle industry, it was related to paultan.org a Malaysian …
JPJ “One Community” bike licence scheme to end
An easy to obtain motorcycle licence scheme implemented by the JPJ under the previous government will be terminated, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke. The programme, called "One Community One JPJ" allowed citizens …
2018 Honda MSX 125 SF in new colours – RM10,499
Updated in four new colours is the 2018 Honda MSX 125 SF minibike, also known in some markets as the Grom. Retailing at RM10,499 without GST, down from the previous price of …
2018 KTM 790 Duke in M’sia – 799 cc, 105 hp, RM65k
As the complementing model for the KTM 690 Duke, the 2018 KTM 790 Duke, also known as "The Scalpel" was shown to Malaysian media in a special preview at the KTM showroom …
Aprilia under new Malaysian distributor by Oct 2018?
Malaysian fans of famed Italian brand Aprilia might appreciate this little rumour, in that the new distributor will be picking up the reins as early as this October. Previous industry whispers had …
2018 MSF Superbikes: the importance of suspension
If you are interested in pushing the performance of your motorcycle to edge of the envelope, what is the first thing you do? Most riders would look into increasing engine power or …
2018 Ducati Monster 1200 25th Anniversary limited
As the bike that saved Ducati, back in the 1990s, the Ducati Monster has always been special to the boys from Bologna and what better way to honour it that the 2018 …
REVIEW: 2017 Yamaha YZF-R1M – chariot of the gods
So, halo motorcycles that sit at the top of the manufacturer's catalogue. As we've said before, almost every manufacturer has one. What Yamaha brings to the table and refuses to serve you …
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 …
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 …
