2040 petrol and diesel vehicle ban to raise bike sales?
Following the reporting of a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles from 2040 in the UK, as well as in France, the Motorcycle Industry Association in England has …
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Norton Motorcycles UK sells engine design to China
To meet the current requirement for Euro 4 compliant motorcycle engines in many markets, ZhongShen Motorcycles of China has entered into a 20-year Design and License agreement with Norton Motorcycles UK. The …
BMW Motorrad R-series boxer gets VVT and more hp?
In a quest for more power and better emissions control, it has been reported that BMW Motorrad is developing variable valve timing (VVT) for its iconic R-series boxer twin engines. German publication …
First look: Kenstomoto Ju – facing the war elephant
Back in the 1980s, Metzeler tyres ran an advertisement with the tagline, "Fact: over 90% of Kawasaki owners prefer riding elephants." This was, of course, in reference to the Metzeler corporate mascot, …
2017 Honda CBR650F and CB650F updated with new colour, spec – RM47,115 and RM44,995 respectively
Updated with a mid-model facelift and new specifications are the 2017 Honda CBR650F full-fairing sports bike and CB650F naked sports, at RM47,115 and RM44,995, respectively. Both bikes also get new colours for …
2017 Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber on display – RM74,900
On display at the Moto Guzzi showroom in The Gasket Alley, Petaling Jaya is the 2017 Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber, which retails for RM74,900, including GST, but excluding road tax, registration and …
Mercedes-AMG sells MV Agusta for undisclosed sum
In a sudden announcement to its shareholders, MV Agusta, the financially troubled Italian motorcycle manufacturer, said Mercedes-AMG has divested itself of its 25% stake. The German car maker's quarter share of the …
2017 Suzuka race sees Honda field Malaysian-led team
A Malaysian-led team, Satu Hati.Honda Team Asia, will be competing in the 40th Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race (Suzuka 8 Hours) which runs from July 28 to 30 in Japan. The …
Aprilia 1,000 cc V-four powered Griiip G1 single-seater takes maiden win in Formula X Italian race series
Using a lightweight motorcycle engine in a four-wheel racing chassis is a good way to keep costs down and produce lots of horsepower, and the Griiip G1 single-seater does just that with …
2017 Benelli Patagonian Eagle 250 cruiser on display
During the launch of the 2017 SM Sport 110R in Penang recently, a 250 cc cruiser was seen on display, the 2017 Benelli Patagonian Eagle. While outwardly resembling a Keeway Dorado 250, …
2017 SM Sport 110R launched – 109 cc, RM4,015
A new brand has entered the Malaysian kapchai scene, the 2017 SM Sport 110R, which comes with a recommended retail price of RM4,015.28, including GST, but excluding road tax, registration and insurance. …
1957 to 2017 – sixty years of the Harley Sportster
While Malaysia will be celebrating 60 years of Merdeka on August 31st, an illustrious name from the motorcycle world will also be celebrating its 60th anniversary, the Harley-Davidson Sportster. The very first …
2017 Treeletrik T-90 e-bike launched – from RM10,494
At a main distributor signing ceremony with the National Malaysian Co-operative (ANGKASA) in Kuala Lumpur, Treeletrik, maker of the first made in Malaysia e-bike, launched the 2017 Treeletrik T-90 e-bike. The Treeletrik …
Mercedes issues voluntary recall for 3 million diesels
As a preventive measure, and to avoid a similar fate as to what has befallen fellow German car maker Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz has issued a voluntary recall for more than three million diesel-engined …
2017 Yamaha MT-09 Tracer released – RM52,000
As a variant of the Yamaha MT-09, the 2017 Yamaha MT-09 Tracer has been launched by official distributor Hong Leong Yamaha Malaysia, at a price of RM52,000, including GST. Based on the …
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 …
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 …
