IIMS 2017 – the custom motorcycle scene in Indonesia
The recently concluded Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) in Jakarta saw lots of new cars on display, such as the Mitsubishi XM, the Suzuki Ignis and Kia Rio, as well as the …
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2017 Modenas second teaser – this time it’s a full-fairing sportsbike, based on the Bajaj Pulsar RS200?
The second of the teasers from Modenas' 2017 range has been teased, and this time we get a look at the lower half of a full-fairing sportsbike. Quite possibly based on the …
2017 Modenas new bike teaser – first of three models
With a plan to re-enter the Malaysian market in 2017 in a big way, and re-capture market share, Modenas has teased the first of three new models, slated to launch on May …
Terengganu sees 95% reduction in Mat Rempit menace
Illegal street racing by motorcycle hooligans - commonly known as mat rempit - in the state of Terengganu has been reduced by 95%, through a series of racing programmes. This includes motorsports …
Illegal for motorcycles to use the fast lane in Malaysia?
In March last year, deputy transport minister Datuk Aziz Kaprawi said the transport ministry would request that the relevant road transport authorities deny motorcyclists use of the fast lane on gazetted highways …
Ride impression: 2017 Kawasaki Versys X-250 – dual-purpose touring comes down to the quarter-litre class
With the launch of the 2017 Kawasaki Versys X-250, its take on the small-displacement tourer, Kawasaki Motors Malaysia has signalled its intention to drum up interest in this market segment, and stamp …
2017 Honda Wave 125i released – RM6,263 for single disc brake model, RM6,549 for front and rear discs
Malaysian distributor for Honda motorcycles, Boon Siew Honda, has announced the release of the 2017 Honda Wave 125i. Targetted at the premium end of the underbone (kapchai) market, the Wave 125i retails …
2017 BMW Motorrad HP4 Race racing motorcycle released – limited edition of only 750, worldwide
Racing superbikes, derived from the road-going machines that any rider can buy off the showroom floor, are special machines, designed to put more focus on racing at speed as opposed to any …
Modenas confirms Bajaj Auto of India collaboration
After speculation that Malaysian motorcycle manufacturer Motosikal Dan Enjin Nasional (Modenas) would be tying up with a new strategic partner, it has now been confirmed that it will be collaborating with Bajaj …
Are motorcycle helmet tinted visors illegal to use?
Helmets are essential safety equipment for all motorcyclists. Indeed, it is against the law to ride a motorcycle without being thus equipped, but, are they illegal to use? Our colleague Hazril Hafiz, …
2017 KTM Super Adventure S and Super Duke R Malaysia launch – RM115,000 and RM118,000, incl. GST
The previous weekend saw the launch of the 2017 KTM Super Adventure S and the Super Duke R, priced at RM115,000 and RM118,000, respectively, with prices including GST. This pair of big …
REVIEW: Kawasaki Ninja H2 – power to the people
More than almost anything else, motorcycles are about speed. Speed in motorcycles, for its own sake, has a thrill that few other vehicles can match, save for the very few supercars that …
2017 BMW Motorrad R nineT, R nineT Pure and R nineT Racer in Malaysia – prices start from RM82,900
Launched at the Intermot show in Cologne, Germany, last year, the 2017 BMW Motorrad R nineT Racer, along with the bare-bones basic R nineT Pure, and the updated top-of-the-line R nineT, are …
As the Formula 1 Malaysian Grand Prix ends in 2017, where does Sepang International Circuit go from here?
After the announcement that the Formula 1 Malaysian Grand Prix would be removed from the event calendar in 2018, questions have been asked as to what will happen to Sepang International Circuit …
2017 Energica Evo and Eva get power boost and Euro4
Coming with a power increase for 2017 are the Italian-made Energica Evo sports bike and Eva naked sports electric bikes (e-bikes). This is in conjunction with homologation for the e-bikes under Euro …
Modenas to choose Bajaj India as strategic partner?
From left to right: Wee Hong - president of Malaysian Motorcycle and Scooter Distribution Association, Datuk Abdul Harith Abdullah, Amirudin Abd Kadir - chief executive officer, Modenas. When Malaysian motorcycle manufacturer Modenas …
2017 Modenas Kriss MR2 launched in M’sia, RM4,123
After a while of lingering in the doldrums, Malaysian motorcycle manufacturer Modenas is making a strong comeback into the underbone and scooter market, with the launch of the 2017 Modenas Kriss MR2, …
2017 Indian Chieftain Limited and Elite US launch
After closing the shutters on Victory, Polaris Corporation - owner of both the Indian Motorcycle and Victory brands - has focused its attention on Indian, in an effort to usurp the current …
Honda Monkey minibike ends after 50 iconic years
As a motorcycle icon, the Honda Monkey has been around for over 50 years, and Honda has made a decision to pull the plug on its production. Citing increasing difficulty in making …
2017 Modenas Kriss MR2 photos teased before launch
It appears Modenas' intention to make a strong comeback to the Malaysian market is no idle boast. After the launch of the Modenas Karisma 125, the Elegan 250 and associate brand Kymco's …
