Praëm BMW S1000RR – racing custom from the 80s
Endurance racing is a very special category in the motorcycle racing world, where machines and riders are pushed to the limit over six-, eight-, 12- and 24 hours. While speed is important …
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EXCLUSIVE: First drive on renovated Sepang track with Malaysian GP2 racing driver Nabil Jeffri
After undergoing renovations and resurfacing since February 15, the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) was re-opened to the public on a trackday last weekend. At the invitation of Nabil Jeffri, who is competing …
Malaysian drivers Nabil Jeffri and Akash Neil Nandy to race in 2016 GP2 and GP3 championships
Following the inking of an agreement between Sepang International Circuit (SIC) and Formula One Management (FOM) to have a Formula 1 race at Sepang for the next three years, SIC announced that …
MV Agusta to buy-back Mercedes-AMG’s 25% stake?
The financial saga of MV Agusta seems to have taken a new twist, with a report emerging of the beleaguered Italian motorcycle manufacturer's CEO Giovanni Castiglioni saying he is “negotiating a buy-back …
2016 Yamaha 125ZR – now in yellow colour, RM7,269
Hong Leong Yamaha Malaysia has announced a new colour for the 2016 Yamaha 125ZR. The new for 2016 colour is yellow, replacing the current black. Pricing for the 2016 Yamaha 125ZR remains …
2015 Triumph Tiger XRx Low – low, certainly not slow
There are basically two types of sports-touring motorcycles today. Those that are basically street bikes with a fairing and bags on the back - like the Honda ST1300 - and those that …
Toyota Corolla, Levin plug-in hybrids in China by 2018
Two new Toyota plug-in hybrid models will be entering the China market in 2018 - the Corolla and Levin. According to Toyota's head of China operations, Hiroji Onishi, Toyota plans to take …
2016 KTM RC390 update – new exhaust, ride-by-wire
Some significant changes have been made to KTM's middle-weight sportsbike, the 2016 RC 390. The model updates to the RC 390 were made with an eye on improving ride comfort, as well …
VIDEO: Road safety – accidents do not affect just you
https://vimeo.com/160748523 Have you ever wondered about the human cost of an accident? Ever said to yourself, when you see some car or motorcycle zooming recklessly at high speed, "idiot, as long as …
EXCLUSIVE: Sepang track renovations – first look
Here is an exclusive look at the changes being made to the Sepang International circuit - notably turns two, five and 15. Having been closed for track renovations since February 15, interest …
FCA recalls 1.1m cars over “confusing” gear shifters
New (left) and old shifters on the Jeep Grand Cherokee Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has issued a recall for 1.1 million vehicles to address an issue where the vehicle moved after owners …
2016 Yamaha Cygnus Ray-ZR in India, from RM3,053
The new 2016 Yamaha Cygnus Ray-ZR has just been launched in India, coming in two versions - the base ZR with drum brakes, and the high-spec version with single front disc brake. …
BMW Motorrad to come out with Ducati XDiavel rival?
A rumour has emerged that BMW Motorrad might be coming out with a new cruiser to go up against the 2016 Ducati XDiavel. BMW Motorrad's last foray into the cruiser market with …
2016 Kawasaki ZX-10R adds 16 hp with Akrapovic
While the rest of the world has already received the 2016 Kawasaki ZX-10R and we're still waiting for the official Malaysian launch, performance exhaust specialist Akrapovic has released a range of sports …
REVIEW: 2015 BMW R nineT – old-new classic custom
So, you want a cafe racer. You want a bobber. You want to channel your inner hipster and replicate exactly what every hipster in the world is doing, with a HD video …
2016 Yamaha Tracer 700 dual-purpose announced
After some speculation in the online motorcycle media, Yamaha Europe has announced the 2016 Tracer 700, a dual-purpose sports-tourer based on the MT-07. The Tracer 700 uses the same engine as the …
Shell Rimula R6 LM 10W-40 diesel lubricant launched in Malaysia – 45% lower oil consumption
Shell Malaysia today launched the new fully-synthetic Rimula R6 LM 10W-40 heavy duty diesel engine oil (HDDEO), which is made from natural gas. Designed to offer users longer engine life, extended oil …
2016 BMW M2 Coupe gets matching M Cruise bicycle
Just launched recently in Malaysia, the 2016 F87 BMW M2 coupe - retailing locally at RM498,800 - now has a new stablemate from BMW's M Division. No, it's not a bigger engine …
Jorge Lorenzo joins Ducati Corse MotoGP for 2017/18
In what isn't quite a surprise, Ducati Corse has announced that three-time MotoGP world champion Jorge Lorenzo will be joining its MotoGP team for the 2017/18 season. Rumours had long since been …
2016 Harley-Davidson Roadster unveiled – USD11,199
Hot on the heels of the recent launch of the 2016 Iron 883 and Forty-Eight, Harley-Davidson has announced the arrival of the Harley-Davidson Roadster. The latest addition to the Sportster family, the …
