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 …
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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 …
Vespa Malaysia shows six new scooters at 70th anniversary celebrations – prices from RM15,781
With legendary Italian scooter maker Vespa celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, Vespa Malaysia took the opportunity to launch six new scooters over the weekend at a gathering of over 500 Vespa …
2017 Honda Rebel – 471 cc, 45 hp and rider-friendly
For 2017, Honda has released the Honda Rebel, a middleweight cruiser aimed squarely at the new rider market, as well as those wanting a mid-displacement machine for general riding duties. Designed to …
2017 Vespa 70th Anniversary Edition – from RM18,440
In conjunction with Vespa's 70th anniversary celebrations, Vespa Malaysia has released three commemorative models, and we had a first look at the Naza Premira showroom in Petaling Jaya. The three special edition …
2017 Vespa Elettrica project – an Italian e-scooter
Maker of the legendary Italian scooter, Vespa, has announced that it will be building the 2017 Vespa Elettrica project, its first electric scooter (e-scooter). Keeping the retro-styling that made it famous, the …
Transport minister: AES speeding fine fixed at RM150
All speeding summonses issued under the Automated Enforcement System (AES) will have a fixed penalty of RM150, according to transport minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai. Liow said the decision to impose …
2017 Benelli TRK 502 and Leoncino enter production
Italian motorcycle manufacturer Benelli - not to be confused with its separate famed firearms division - has confirmed that two new models will enter the market next year, the TRK 502 and …
2017 MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR shown at EICMA
Updated for 2017 is the MV Agusta Brutale RR, which now comes with 140 hp at 13,100 rpm and 86 Nm torque at 10,100 rpm. Shown at the 2016 EICMA show in …
2017 Aprilia Shiver 900 – 896 cc, 95 hp, 89.4 Nm
In CKD form, the Aprilia Shiver 750 has been a favourite with local riders, due to its low cost and the glamour of an Italian brand name. The Shiver has now been …
Treeletrik e-bikes on display at Auto Show – prices start from RM4,500 to RM20,000, 90 to 120 km range
In line with the government's move to encourage the use of electric vehicles, a bevy of electric bikes (e-bikes) were seen on display at the Mines Internationational Exhibition and Convention Centre (MIECC). …
2017 BMW Motorrad R1200 GS – all new for 2017 with Rallye and Exclusive packages, Euro 4 ready
As the definitive dual-purpose overlander motorcycle, BMW Motorrad's GS-series machines set the standard for other manufacturers. For next year, it has raised the travel-enduro bike bar with the 2017 BMW R1200 GS. …
BMW HP4 Race prototype battles Ducati with carbon
It appears as if Ducati is not the only player in the game with the 1299 Superleggera's carbon fibre frame, as BMW Motorrad has stepped up with the BMW HP4 Race prototype. …
BMW Motorrad Concept ConnectedRide – improving motorcycle rider communication, comfort and safety
BMW Motorrad presented the Concept ConnectedRide at the EICMA show in Milan, Italy, a foreshadowing of the future of communications for motorcycles. Already in use in BMW's cars, ConnectedRide is a a …
2017 KTM Dukes launched – new 790, 390 and 125
Austrian motorcycle manufacturer and purveyor of some of the most hooligan bikes on the planet, KTM, unveiled the new for 2017 KTM 390 Duke and 125, as well as the 790 Duke …
2017 Triumph Street Scrambler – the Great Escape
After the recent launches of the Street Cup, T100 and T100 Black and Bonneville Bobber, Triumph has added another model to its Modern Classics range, the 2017 Triumph Street Scrambler. Using the …
