REVIEW: 2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke R – “The Beast”
At its essence, a motorcycle is just two wheels, a frame and an engine, and not much more is needed for it to be the best fun you can have with your …
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2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 gets 1,262 cc V-twin?
An official release by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) states that the 2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 will carry a 1,262 cc V-twin, probably an evolution of the Testastretta 11 DVT engine …
2017 Vespa Vietnam-assembled scooters to be in Malaysia by September with resultant price drop?
For the scooter market in Malaysia, Vespa has been, and still is, the scooter to have, due to its brand recognition and styling that many riders adore. However, the price point for …
2017 Yamaha Y125ZR MotoGP limited edition, RM8,846
As part of its promotional activities during the upcoming MotoGP in October at the Sepang International Cirucit, Hong Leong Yamaha Malaysia has released the 2017 Yamaha Y125ZR Special Limited MotoGP edition in …
2018 Indian Scout Bobber in showrooms by December
First of the Indian Motorcycle model range for 2018 is the Indian Scout Bobber, a factory-built "custom" that cashes in on the current trend for chopped and bobbed retro-styled bikes, something arguably …
MV Agusta M’sia opens Lifestyle Centre in Batu Caves
As the new authorised distributor for Italian motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta, Moto Varese Asiatic has opened the MV Agusta Malaysia Lifestyle Centre in Batu Caves, Selangor. In attendance were Datuk Ir Mohamad …
2017 KTM RC390 sports bike unveiled, 373 cc, 40hp
For 2017, KTM has updated its RC390 sports bike, with some new graphics and fairing, a bigger front brake disc and revised exhaust. This is in addition to various measures taken to …
2017 Moto Guzzi bikes in Malaysia, from RM66,900
Famed Italian motorcycle brand Moto Guzzi is now back in Malaysia, in a partnership between Piaggio Asia Pacific and Didi Resources, with an initial media unveiling of three models, the Moto Guzzi …
VIDEO: 2017 Ducati XDiavel S Malaysian review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEjxVDXzNEU When we took the 2017 Ducati XDiavel S - RM161,000 including GST - out on review, we wondered if Ducati had lost its primary focus on producing some of the world's …
VIDEO: 2017 MotoGP, the sound of racing, inline and V
If you are a regular spectator of MotoGP, whether at the track or via a screen, you are no doubt aware of the sound of a race-prepped engine howling down the front …
2017 Ducati 1299 Panigale R Final Edition unveiled
As its trademark engine configuration, Ducati's V-twin has seen it go from strength to strength in the racing world, notably in the World Superbike Championship (WSBK) where the Bologna, Italy, based superbike …
2017 Art of Speed sees RXZ Twinboss dragster debut
The custom motorcycle scene in Malaysia has grown by leaps and bounds, fuelled in part by the annual Art of Speed show, now in its sixth edition. The event showcases custom cars …
2017 Yamaha NVX 155 cc scooter in Malaysia, RM10.5k
After its regional launch last year at Sepang International Circuit, Hong Leong Yamaha Malaysia has launched the the 2017 Yamaha NVX scooter - also known as the Aerox in some countries - …
2017 Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled, Cafe Racer, RM69k
As the latest variants in Ducati's Scrambler series of retro motorcycles, the 2017 Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled and Cafe Racer are now in Malaysia, at a price of RM68,999 including GST, but …
For Yamaha, the future is not just electric dreams
While electric motorcycles (e-bikes) are not new, its adoption, and subsequent mass production, by mainstream manufacturers has been slow. Honda has previously shown its version of the EV-Cub, and now Yamaha seems …
2018 BMW Motorrad facelifted, Spezial customisation
A model facelift is being applied across numerous motorcycles in BMW Motorrad's 2018 catalogue, along with the introduction of BMW Motorrad Spezial, a customisation service for certain new models in the Munich …
2017 Yamaha Y15ZR new colours, graphics – RM8,361
As a top-selling machine in the 150 cc supercub category, the 2017 Yamaha Y15ZR comes with new colours and graphics for the current year, and its price remains unchanged from RM8,361, including …
2017 MV Agusta Malaysia prices, starting at RM87,000
With the re-launching of Italian motorcycle brand MV Agusta in Malaysia, local authorised distributor Moto Varese Asiatic has revealed prices for MV Agusta models currently available for sale. These are the naked …
2018 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 and Svartpilen 401 to be produced in India under KTM and Bajaj Auto
Launched last year, the Husqvarna Vitpilen and Svartpilen naked sports bikes are the Swedish firm's new direction for 2017, and it has been announced the Vitpilen 401 and Svartpilen 401 models will …
2017 Harley-Davidson Street Rod 750 goes drag racing
As Harley-Davidson's (H-D) iteration of an urban sports bike, the 2017 Harley-Davidson Street Rod 750 is meant to be a new direction for H-D motorcycles, and to prove the point, the Milwaukee …
