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 …
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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 …
2016 Triumph Bonneville T120, T120 Black and Thruxton R official Malaysian release – from RM79,900
Triumph Malaysia official distributors Fastbikes has released the 2016 Triumph Bonneville T120, T120 Black - both at RM79,900 and Thruxton R at RM91,900. This trio of retro-styled motorcycles feature Triumph's new liquid-cooled …
Podride – the all-weather four-wheeled personal e-bike
From the country that gave the world the adjustable wrench, three-point seatbelt and GPS, now comes the Podride, an all-weather, four-wheeled bicycle, fully-enclosed by a fabric body, and with an electric motor. …
Scomadi scooters from UK opens KL 3S concept centre – Turismo Leggera TL125, from RM9,069
Scomadi scooters, the revival of the famed Italian scooter brand that is not Vespa, today opened the Scomadi Kuala Lumpur 3S Concept Centre in Setapak. The brain-child of Frank Sanderson and Paul …
Alpine A460 WEC racecars unveiled – LMP2, 550 hp
Signatech-Alpine today unveiled its two LMP2 Alpine A460s at Le Castellet, France, destined to campaign in the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2017. Unveiled alongside the Alpine Vision and Alpine Célébration show …
Modenas and Kawasaki in RM79.98 million RRPT deal
Modenas, otherwise known as DRB-Hicom's Motosikal Dan Enjin Nasional (National Motorcycle and Engine) division has entered into a recurrent related party transactions (RRPT) with Kawasaki Heavy Industries of Japan, worth RM79.98 million. …
BMW Motorrad UK confirms G310R adventure bike
While awaiting the impending release of the 2016 BMW Motorrad G310R, its entry into the small displacement motorcycle market, a report has emerged that an adventure version of the G310R is in …
Ministry to proceed with road closure for rempit racing
Despite protests and criticism from the public, the government will proceed with the closure of public roads for the purpose of allowing motorcyclists to race. In a report by The Sun Daily, …
REVIEW: 2016 Ducati Multistrada 1200 – for all reasons
The large-displacement sports-touring segment is a crowded one these days, especially in the dual-purpose segment. While some manufacturers, like BMW Motorrad, fall on the more off-road side of things with the GS-series, …
Bugatti recalls Veyron to rectify three separate issues
Bugatti has issued a recall, via the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), for its legendary Veyron supercar, to fix three separate issues. From the NHTSA's wbsite, the recall notices affect …
Future Suzuki GSX-R superbike to have turbocharger?
After the success of the 2016 Kawasaki H2 and H2R, which brought supercharging for motorcycles back to public attention, it appears as if Suzuki might be going the same way for its …
2016 Ducati 959 and 1299 Panigale test riders wanted
If you've ever wondered what it would be like to be a professional motorcycle test rider, and have perhaps the most awesome job in the world, well, this might be your chance. …
IIMS 2016: Honda NM4 Vultus maxi-scooter on show
Reminiscent of the motorcycle ridden by character Tetsuo Shima in Katsuhiro Otomo’s manga and anime "Akira", the Honda NM4 Vultus was spotted on Honda's display at the Indonesia International motor show, and …
2016 KTM 390 Adventure render – next dual-purpose?
Rumours have been circulating that KTM, purveyor of motorcycles that are "ready to race", is in the process of putting together a 390 cc version of its big 'Adventure' models. Currently confined …
IIMS 2016: Big Bear Choppers Titanium on display
Choppers, as a sub-section of the motorcycling community, ride to the beat of a different drummer. Using large-capacity V-twins, choppers have become an accepted part of the biking scene, a far cry …
IIMS 2016: Honda CBR500R – entry-level middleweight
Shown at the Indonesia International motor show 2016 was the 2016 Honda CBR500R, a middle-weight sports bike offering sportsbike-styling with a power rating that is both newbie friendly, but still enough to …
IIMS 2016: Yamaha R15 on display in new colours
The recent launch of the 2016 Yamaha R15 in Indonesia, with three new colour schemes, saw what seemed to be a fourth scheme on display on the Yamaha stand at the 2016 …
