2017 Suzuki GSX-R250 shown in China – 25 hp, 23 Nm
With the confirmation that the Suzuki GSX-R1000 L7 will enter the market in 2017, along with the baby GSX-R125, Suzuki has now shown its offering at the other end of the sportsbike …
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Is Project 1408 the 2017 Ducati 1299 Superleggera?
A website dubbed "Project 1408" has recently gone live, showing renderings of a carbon-fibre frame, swingarm and BST wheels - all purportedly for a new superleggera - superlight - version of the …
2017 Triumph Bonneville Bobber launched in UK
A new addition to Triumph's ever-increasing range of Modern Classics was launched in the UK - the 2017 Triumph Bonneville Bobber. This new model, a custom motorcycle "straight out of the box" …
2017 Yamaha X-Max 300 scooter launched in Europe
Continuing the success of the Yamaha X-Max 250 in Europe, the 2017 Yamaha X-Max 300 has just been announced by its European arm. From the original T-Max, going back over 15 years, …
GALLERY: Snake Motors K-77 223 Single Racer and K-16 Sports – single-cylinder retro fun, Japanese style
With retro bikes being all the rage at the moment, it is not surprising to find a retro style model from every major manufacturer, such as the BMW Motorrad R nineT and …
2017 Vespa Sprint Adventure limited in M’sia – RM17k
As part of the Vespa Sprint range, local distributors Naza Premira has revealed the Vespa Sprint Adventure limited edition, a customised Vespa Sprint meant to evoke the spirit of adventure. With a …
Honda Air Blade 125 recalled for fuel pump issue by Boon Siew Honda Malaysia – 3,935 units affected
A recall notice dated October 18, 2016, has been issued for Honda Air Blade (K27F) scooters manufactured between July 2013 and July 2016 by official Malaysian distributors for Honda motorcycles, Boon Siew …
GALLERY: Motul Grand Prix of Japan – Marquez wins, clinches MotoGP crown ahead of Sepang
Under a bright sunny sky, Marc Marquez of the Repsol Honda MotoGp team clinched the Moto GP World Champion title at the Motul Grand Prix of Japan ahead of the three penultimate …
Yamaha NVX 150 sports scooter to launch in October
https://youtu.be/46iPqezki58 The ASEAN scooter market is growing rapidly, with Yamaha producing specific models for niche markets, such as the Yamaha Janus for lady riders in Vietnam. The latest Yamaha entry to the …
GALLERY: 2017 MV Agusta F3 675 RC limited edition – only 350 units worldwide, RM66,161 in the UK
Despite reports to the contrary, Italian motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta seems to be doing as it promised, and releasing several new models for the coming year. After the launch of the MV …
2017 Yamaha YZF-R6 launched – the new supersport
Much anticipated by riders and racers the world over, the 2017 Yamaha YZF-R6 has finally been revealed by Yamaha, ahead of the EICMA show in November. While waiting to see the new …
VIDEO: Mazda RX-8 “Badbul” drifts Franschhoek Pass
https://youtu.be/ErgLZvtabcs South Africa is known for its scenic vistas and gorgeous scenery, along with some of the best wines to grace the dining table. It is also known for the Franschhoek Pass, …
BMW Motorrad Vision Next 100 – the future of motorcycles is nothing like you ever dreamed
As part of its centenary celebrations, BMW has been putting out concept vehicles envisioning what future transport might become. In the case of its much vaunted motorcycles, the future is electric, and …
2017 Triumph Modern Classics adds T100 and T100 Black – 900 cc, 18% more torque, traction control
When Triumph released its Modern Classics range in Malaysia earlier this year, response from local Triumph fans was good. The initial models launched were the Thruxton R, T120 and T120 Black - …
2017 BMW Motorrad K1600 B – a bagger, BMW style
BMW Motorrad has had a somewhat sketchy history with cruisers, which are a large segment of the American motorcycle market. Its previous attempt at a cruiser, the R1200 C, was not what …
2017 Suzuki V-Strom range gets updates for new year – now with 5-axis IMU, 650 Euro 4 compliant, new EFI
Suzuki's V-Strom dual-purpose motorcycles, which last got an update in 2014, have now been revised for the 2017 season. The range is now rationalised into the V-Strom 1000 and 650, and both …
2017 KTM RC390 and other RCs get colour change
For 2017, KTM's range of full-fairing sportsbike, the RC-series, will see new colours and graphics. The RC390, RC200 and RC125 will see different colour schemes and graphics, while the RC250 remains unchanged …
MotoGP champ Jorge Lorenzo tests for Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 team, sets “really competitive” times
Motorcycle racing champions making the transition from two wheels to four is not new. The most famous, and successful, example of which is John Surtees, who won the 500 cc World Championship …
2017 KTM Adventure motorcycle range revamped – new 1090 and 1290 enduros replace the 1050 and 1190
For 2017, KTM's Adventure range of big dual-purpose travel enduro machines, both for the road and off-road, has been revamped for the new year. Aside from the range of new Adventure-series motorcycles, …
JD Power 2016 Malaysia Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) – Mitsubishi ranked first, local brands trail the pack
A weak Malaysian car market, brought down by a sluggish economy, rising car prices and the implementation of GST has seen some improvement. It has been invigorated by new model launches, according …
