Marc Marquez races MotoGP machine on snow and ice
As three-time MotoGP world champion, Spaniard Marc Marquez (23) does not have a lot to prove, but, it is always nice to see a racer display his bike handling skills. In this …
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Motorcycle road tax and insurance – what do you pay?
It is a known fact that the road tax for vehicles in Malaysia does not actually bear any real relation to the amount of road use, or damage to the public road …
2017 MV Agusta 800 Dragster Blackout by Valter Moto
After displaying the Brutale 800 RR Ballistic Trident at the Hot Rod Custom show in Yokohama, Japan last year, MV Agusta has now unveiled another special, based on the Brutale 800 Dragster, …
Ministry of education working closely with police and JPJ to instil motorcycle safety in school students
As part of ongoing efforts to instil road safety awareness in secondary school students, the Malaysian Ministry of Education is working in conjunction with the police and Road Transport department (JPJ). Ministry …
Kelantan man wins Kawasaki H2 hyperbike lucky draw
It was good news in the new year for Cik Asmani Che Kub of Kelantan, who won the grand prize of a Kawasaki H2 worth RM150,000 in the Kawasaki Malaysia Day final …
2017 sees Honda CB650F naked sports and CBR650F sportsbike in new colour schemes – from RM44,730
With the demise of the Honda CBR600RR as Honda's middleweight sportsbike, the CB650F and CBR650F soldier on into 2017 with two special new colour schemes. Priced at RM44,730 for the CB650F naked …
2017 Yamaha Ego Solariz Malaysian launch – RM5,548
Expanding its scooter range for 2017, Hong Leong Yamaha Malaysia (HLYM) has launched the 2017 Yamaha Ego Solariz scooter at a price of RM5,548. Touted as a "lifestyle-utility" transport solution, the Ego …
Minister: KL kapchai ban requires proper research
After an announcement by Federal Territories minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor that small, underbone motorcycles, or kapchais, were to be banned from entering Kuala Lumpur to reduce pollution, Natural Resources …
2016 record sales year for BMW Motorrad – 145,032 motorcycles sold worldwide, up by 5.9% overall
For the sixth year running, BMW Motorrad has recorded a sales increase, this time by 5.9%. This translates to a total of 145,032 motorcycles and scooters sold throughout the world in 2016, …
KTM wins 2017 Dakar Rally – 16th straight victory
It was a KTM 1-2 at the Dakar Rally 2017 with the top two places going to Red Bull KTM factory riders Sam Sunderland of Great Britain and Matthias Walkner of Austria. …
REVIEW: 2017 Modenas Elegan 250 – scooting around
Scooters are, by definition, quick, easy to ride, and well suited for personal urban transport. Not every errand or trip requires you to bring along two armchairs and a sofa, and looking …
Kuala Lumpur to ban kapchai from entering city?
Small underbone motorcycles, popularly referred to as kapchais might be banned from entering Kuala Lumpur, in an effort to reduce carbon emissions and pollution. In a speech by Federal Territories minister Datuk …
Benelli appoints new Malaysian distributor – official announcement in two weeks
News has hit the local market that Benelli motorcycles will be appointing a new Malaysian distributor, and its contract with current distributor Benelli Keeway is not being renewed for 2017. This news …
Stigo folding e-scooter in Malaysia – last mile commuter connection solution, from RM5,990
One problem many public transport commuters face is the last-mile - the distance between the station and their home or workplace. In many cases, walking is not a convenient solution, as our …
2017 Triumph Street Triple series launched in UK – from RM44k, expected arrival in Malaysia around April
After 10 years of sterling service, Triumph Motorcycles has finally updated and revised its Street Triple range, with the launch of the 2017 Triumph Street Triple, Street Triple R and Street Triple …
BMW Motorrad and Touratech build R1200 GS Rambler
While BMW Motorrad's GS-series machines are the de facto standard for big dual-purpose adventure touring bikes, they aren't exactly the most slim and svelte of motorcycles. Joining forces with adventure motorcycle gear …
Victory Motorcycles closing down, Polaris to focus on Indian and Slingshot – parts support for 10 years
In a surprise announcement from owners Polaris Industries, Victory Motorcycles - represented in Malaysia by Naza - will immediately begin winding down operations. Victory will assist dealers in liquidating stocks, as well …
2017 Kawasaki road safety campaign launched
In conjunction with the upcoming Chinese new year celebrations which take place at the end of January, Kawasaki has launched a road safety campaign. Designed to raise awareness amongst motorcyclists of the …
Honda unveils Moto Riding Assist at CES Vegas show
It is a known fact that motorcycles can't stand upright on their own, needing the rider at all times when the stand is up and the bike is at rest. Recognising this, …
2017 Yamaha MT-07 now in new colours – RM36,795
For 2017, the 2017 Yamaha MT-07 comes in two new colour schemes - Night Fluo and Yamaha Blue - and is priced at RM36,795 including GST, but excluding road tax, number plates …
