Evoke e-bike to be built by iPhone maker Foxconn
Based in Beijing, China, electric bike maker Evoke Motorcycles has contracted with iPhone manufacturer Foxconn to build its Urban S e-bike. Priced at 9,400 USD (RM41,811), the Urban S is said to …
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VIDEO: 2017 Malaysian Speed Festival (MSF) – round one highlights, 147 cars, return of the Saga Cup
https://www.facebook.com/msfracingseries/videos/1388323711238826/ Here is the official highlights video for the 2017 Malaysian Speed Festival (MSF) round one. Held at Sepang International Circuit (SIC) on February 26, the inaugural round saw 147 cars competing …
Magpul Ronin Final Release – last masterless samurai
When Harley-Davidson pulled the plug on the Buell series of Harley-engined V-twin sports bikes back in 2009, Mike Mayberry and Richard Fitzpatrick, vice-president and president of firearm accessories maker Magpul Industries respectively, …
Police issue 150 summons and seize 59 motorcycles in latest “Ops Samseng Jalanan” on Kesas highway
In the latest "Ops Samseng Jalanan", an on-going effort by the police to rid Malaysian roads of motorcycle hooligans - colloquially known as mat rempit - 150 summons were issued and 59 …
2017 Indian FTR750 flat track racing bike – RM222,575, customer edition, for racing purposes only
Indian Motorcycle seems to be serious about taking the fight to that other American bike brand, and has now issued a race-only customer edition of its FTR750 flat tracker race bike at …
2017 Harley-Davidson Street Rod 750 US launch – RM38,771, now with twin disc brakes and ABS
While being known as the template for the traditional American cruiser, Harley-Davidson, perhaps in an effort to attract a younger set of riders, has unveiled the 2017 Harley-Davidson Street Rod 750. Eschewing …
2017 BMW Motorrad R1200 GS Rallye X to compete in the Finke, Australia’s toughest off-road race
That the BMW Motorrad R1200 GS is designed to cross rough terrain in comfort and control, much like a Range Rover, cannot be denied. Unfortunately, like the Range Rover, way too many …
Naza Premira brings Piaggio, Vespa, and Aprilia under one roof – sales and service for three brands in PJ
In a move to consolidate sales and service activities for three brands it represents in Malaysia, Naza Premira - official distributor for Piaggio, Vespa and Aprilia - has established the Piaggio Motoplex …
VIDEO: Marc Marquez rides on ice with Honda X-ADV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yD8rr_PZzfY After his recent foray on the slopes of Hahnenkamm in Kitzbuehel, Austria, with the Honda RC213-V race machine, MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez is at it again, this time with the …
Hesketh Valiant SC – 210 hp, supercharged, RM272k
Remember Thomas Alexander Fermor-Hesketh, 3rd Baron Hesketh? Not familiar? How about Hesketh Racing, the last of the true privateer teams in Formula 1, back in the 70s? Still doesn't ring a bell? …
REVIEW: 2017 Indian Chief Classic – on the warpath
For motorcycle riders, cruisers have an inimitable attraction all their own. The low, laid-back seating position, wheelbase as long as a locomotive and thumping V-twin engine gives every cruiser a specific style …
2017 Suzuki GSX-250R UK price released – RM23,514
Quarter-litre class machines have always been popular with riders, easy to maintain and cheap to insure, no more so than in Europe. In the UK, Suzuki is moving strongly into the market, …
Yamaha planning for 850cc, 115 hp adventure bike?
Big adventure bikes are really popular, based on the sales figures of the BMW Motorrad GS1200-series machines and the resurgence of the legendary Honda Africa Twin. But what of Yamaha and its …
Yard Built Yamaha XSR700 “double-style” by Rough Crafts – two machines in one middleweight custom
Remember the "Ballistic Trident", a custom MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR by customiser Rough Crafts of Taiwan? Well, Winston Yeh has now worked his magic on Rough Crafts' first custom build of …
2017 Honda Wave Alpha model update – from RM4,535
The 2017 Honda Wave Alpha has received a minor model update - earning it the appellation "MMC", and comes in two models variants. There is a drum brake and spoked wheels model …
Scomadi scooters opens Thailand production plant
Maker of the Lambretta-styled scooter, Scomadi Worldwide, has opened a production plant in Thailand, in association with its joint-venture partner, Scomadi Thailand. Named Marin Engineering, the plant is located in Samut Prakan, …
2017 Kawasaki Ninja 650 ABS Malaysia price confirmed, RM37,189 – Special Edition at RM38,189
Hot on the heels of the price announcement for the 2017 Kawasaki Z650 ABS is the Malaysia price for the full-fairing Ninja 650 ABS, at RM37,189 including GST. Also released is the …
2017 Yamaha MT-10 Tourer in Europe this March
When it was confirmed last year that Yamaha would not be producing a Tracer version of the much vaunted MT-10 with taller suspension and softer power delivery, some fans were disappointed, having …
2017 KTM 390 and 250 Duke launched in India – priced at RM15,001 for 390 Duke and RM11,534 for 250 Duke
Updated to Euro 4 and now sporting a TFT LCD dashboard, the 2017 KTM 390 Duke has been launched in India at a price of INR 225,000 (RM15,001). Launched alongside the revamped …
2017 Kawasaki Z650 ABS price confirmed – RM35,609
Launched in Malaysia during Kawasaki Motors Malaysia (KMM) annual dealers' dinner in January, the price for the Kawasaki Z650 ABS is now confirmed at RM35,609, including GST. As announced during the dealers' …
