2017 Ducati SuperSport and SuperSport S revealed
After the leaked press photos from two days ago, Ducati has officially revealed the 2017 Supersport and Supersport S at the Intermot show in Cologne, Germany. Designed as an everyday bike that …
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2017 Yamaha MT-09 updated for the new year – now with LED lights, quickshifter and upgraded suspension
Very popular in the Malaysian market is the Yamaha MT-09, much loved for its low price-to-displacement ratio, and its very capable three-cylinder engine. First launched in 2014, Yamaha has updated the MT-09 …
2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000 – the Gixxer goes high-tech
That the 2017 Suzuki GSX-R1000 was coming in the new year was no surprise at all, with Suzuki making an official announcement of the Gixxer replacement as far back as 2015. What …
2017 Triumph Street Cup – the Thruxton R’s younger sibling, with 900 cc twin and cafe racer styling
Perhaps the epitome of a modern sports bike dressed in retro clothing is the 2016 Triumph Thruxton R, with its 1,200 cc parallel-twin, Brembo brakes and Ohlins suspension, but the price of …
Honda and Yamaha to team up for manufacture of small-displacement “Class-1” scooters in Japan
To cater to the burgeoning market for small-displacement scooters, motorcycle giants Honda and Yamaha have entered discussions for a possible manufacturing collaboration. Intended to cater to the Japanese "Class-1" category - covering …
2017 Kawasaki ZX-10RR – track focused limited edition
When Kawasaki launched the 2016 ZX-10R, we thought it was perhaps the ultimate iteration of a race bike for the road. Turns out we were wrong, with the unveiling of the 2017 …
2017 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP and SP2 – taking the fight to the black and green machine
If there is one thing Honda - via its racing arm Honda Racing Corporation, or HRC - hates doing is playing second fiddle to anyone, and its 2017 CBR1000RR SP and SP2 …
2017 Suzuki GSX-R 125 in surprise reveal at Intermot
Many manufacturers seem to be gunning for the small bike market, especially in the quarter-litre and below class. While Yamaha, Kawasaki, and KTM have been going great guns with their offerings, and …
2017 BMW Motorrad R nineT Racer – retro with style
With the launch of the 2017 R nineT Racer at the Intermot show in Cologne, Germany, BMW Motorrad has proven the versatility for its Heritage series machine. Complemting the base model R …
2017 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon limited edition – comes with new rear shock, Euro 4 compliant
New for 2017 is the limited edition Kawasaki H2 Carbon, of which only 120 units will be made. Coming with a carbon-fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) upper fairing cowl which places it somewhat …
2017 Aprilia RSV4 and Tuono V4 1100 updated, new Aprilia Tuono 125 naked sportsbike joins RS4 125
As we head into the last quarter of 2016, everyone seems to be jumping on the new model or update bandwagon, and this includes Italian firm Aprilia. For 2017, both its flagship …
2017 Ducati 939 SuperSport photos leaked ahead of official launch tonight at Intermot show in Germany
In a surprise development, photos of the 2017 Ducati 939 SuperSport looking suspiciously like they were leaked from the official Ducati press kit have appeared on various websites. From the photos, it …
2017 Ducati 939 SuperSport to be shown at Intermot
With the Intermot show in Cologne, Germany, due to open today, Ducati has released a teaser video of the 2017 Ducati 939 SuperSport. Slated as a sportsbike a rider can live with …
REVIEW: 2015 Yamaha MT-09 – more is always better?
Triples occupy that delicate balance between power, weight and handling. Combining the torque of a twin, with the power of a four-cylinder, three-cylinder motorcycles are unique in the biking world. There is …
BMW Motorrad Street Air Dry – airbag riding jacket
It cannot be denied that motorcycling is a dangerous sport, more so in traffic conditions with so many distracted drivers paying more attention to their handphones. In an effort to improve riding …
2017 Yamaha motorcycles get new colour schemes
Updated for 2017 is a series of models from Yamaha's catalogue, covering the gamut from its superbikes down its 125 cc commuter machines. Starting with the sports bike range, the YZF-R1 superbike …
2017 KTM motocross bike range launched in Malaysia – six models, 250/350/450 cc, from RM38k to RM46k
The 2017 range of off-road motorcycles from Austrian manufacturer KTM was launched at a media ride at Sungai Buaya, Rawang, Selangor by Malaysian distributor Eurotech Wheel Distributor. Comprising of six models, the …
2017 Yamaha YZF-R1M opens for online order in Oct
As Yamaha's top-of-the-line superbike, the YZF-R1M seems to have flown under the radar of late, shown up by offerings from other manufacturers such as the 2016 Kawasaki ZX-10R. This is set to …
Ducati reopens renovated museum in Borgo Panigale
In conjunction with its 90th anniversary celebrations this year, Ducati opened its new museum in Borgo Panigale, Bologna, Italy over the weekend. In the presence of Claudio Domenicali, chief executive officer of …
2017 Triumph Street Triple 675R 10th Anniversary limited edition – only 150 units to be made
It's been 10 good years for Triumph's Street Triple 675R middle-weight naked sports bike, and what better way to celebrate than with a limited edition? First introduced in 2007, the Triumph Street …
