Vanguard Roadster prototype to make public debut
Looking for all the world like a starship from Star Trek, the Vanguard Roadster prototype will make its public debut at the New York City motorcycle show this week. Under the stewardship …
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KTM issues recall for Adventure models – 1190, 1190 Adventure R and 1290 Super Adventure affected
A recall has been issued by Austrian manufacturer KTM for three of its Adventure series machines - the 1190 Adventure, 1190 Adventure R and 1290 Super Adventure, to resolve an issue with …
Rough Crafts X MV Agusta “Ballistic Trident” – a Brutale 800 RR Taiwanese style, by Winston Yeh
With the tagline "Motorcycle Art", motorcycles from MV Agusta are very much works of artistry on two wheels. Despite the financial machinations that have beset the Italian manufacturer over the past year, …
REVIEW: 2016 Suzuki GSX-S1000 – riding the UJM
In the 1970s, Honda came out with a rather interesting concept. Parallel twins from the English motorcycle manufacturers were in vogue during the post-war years, and that was accepted as "suitable for …
Johammer J1 e-bike functions like a Tesla Powerwall
Electric motorcycles (e-bikes) are looking to be the wave of the future, with even major manufacturers like Honda and Yamaha putting e-bikes on the drawing board, along with dedicated makers like Zero, …
Ducati and Dainese team up for custom Corse C3 suits
Italian firms Ducati and Dainese sit right at the top of their respective market segments - Ducati for refined performance motorcycles, Dainese for premier rider protection. While Dainese and Ducati have long …
Kawasaki Versys-X 250 now in Indonesia, from RM20k
Quietly announced by Kawasaki just under a month ago, the 2017 Kawasaki Versys-X 250 has now made it to Indonesia. Sold in two versions, the Versys-X 250 City and Tourer, Kawasaki's Indonesian …
Bosch demos motorcycle ABS at Global NCAP Sepang
Safety is a pressing concern for all road users, more so with motorcyclists. After bringing its initial version of motorcycle ABS - based on the ABS system in a car - to …
2017 Honda EX5 Dream Fi Limited Edition – RM4,874
A limited edition 2017 Honda EX5 Dream Fi has been launched by Malaysian Honda motorcycle distributors Boon Siew Honda. Retailing at RM4,874.94, this special edition kapchai comes in a special paint job, …
2017 Modenas Karisma 125, Elegan 250 and Kymco Downtown 250i scooters launched – from RM5,278
After its recent announcement of the appointment of Edaran Modenas (Emos) as the official distributor of Taiwanese scooter brand Kymco, Modenas today launched the 2017 Modenas Karisma and Elegan 250 scooters, as …
2017 SYM CruiSYM 300i – in Malaysia next year
First shown at the Intermot show in Germany last October, the 2017 SYM CruiSYM 300i is a scooter designed for urban personal transport, and the ability to cruise on highways. SYM Malaysia …
2017 Honda BeAT scooter in Malaysia – RM5,565
Targetted at the utility scooter segment in the 100 cc category, Boon Siew Honda, official distributors for Honda motorcycles in Malaysia, has launched the 2017 Honda BeAT. Designed for the young rider …
Spirit Motorcycles GP-Sport and GP-Street unveiled
A pair of motorcycles have emerged from the works of British maker Spirit motorcycles, featuring race-ready styling and carbon-fibre clothing. Based on the Triumph Daytona 675 three-cylinder engine, the Spirit GP-Sport and …
Edaran Modenas to distribute Kymco scooters in M’sia – new 125 and 250 cc Modenas bikes launched soon
It was announced Edaran Modenas (Emos) has been appointed exclusive distributor of Taiwanese scooter manufacturer Kymco, in Malaysia. Emos will be responsible for the distribution, sales and marketing of Kymco scooters locally. …
2017 Dainese Laguna Seca D1 and Race Pro In gloves
Riding gear is important for rider safety, and to that end, Dainese has updated their Laguna Seca D1 racing suit and Race Pro In racing gloves. As purveyor of premium racing and …
VIDEO: BMW Motorrad K100 Xaver custom scrambler
https://youtu.be/VB7zC2VYfwE Custom retro bikes are all the rage these days, but what happens when you take a 1986 BMW K100 LT - LT standing for Luxury Touring - and strip everything off …
2017 Norton V4 RR released – return of the TT racer
Synonymous with racing, especially Tourist Trophy (TT) racing, is legendary English motorcycle manufacturer Norton, which signalled its comeback with the 2017 Norton V4 RR. Under the auspices of chief operating officer Stuart …
2017 Ducati Supersport voted best of show at EICMA
The recently concluded EICMA show in Milan, Italy, saw the 2017 Ducati Supersport being crowned as "most beautiful bike of the show" by fans. In a contest by Italian magazine Motociclismo, fans …
2017 Kawasaki Z900 announced – 124 hp, 210 kg, replaces outgoing Kawasaki Z800 naked sportsbike
Naked sportsbikes are huge fun to ride, easy to maintain and insure, and can do just about anything. After the success of the Er-6n, and the Z-series bikes in 800 cc and …
MV Agusta gets capital injection from Black Ocean
After a tempestuous 2016, which saw Italian motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta going to court to apply for restructuring of its 50 million euro (RM234.1 million) debt, having to lay-off workers and shut …
