VIDEO: Sheene – Barry Sheene bio-pic movie trailer
https://youtu.be/isb_UkeTs3g It was a time when racing was dangerous and sex was safe. In the 70s, in the 500 cc Motorcycle Grand Prix, one name stood head and shoulders above the others, …
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Indonesian Rio Haryanto to join Manor Racing in F1?
News has emerged that British Formula One team Manor Racing is letting driver Will Stevens go, and may be replacing him with Indonesian Rio Haryanto. Haryanto is said to be bringing with …
2016 Suzuki Satria F150 debuts in Indonesia – RM6,763
After the launch of the Honda CBR150R on February 14, the Sentul circuit in west Jawa saw another launch, this time of the Suzuki Satria F150. This 'hyper' underbone, or kapchai, class …
2016 Jaguar F-Type SVR – 567 hp, 700 Nm, 321 km/h
The existence of the 2016 Jaguar F-Type SVR coupé has been known for a while now, but the only real detail that Jaguar was admitting to was its 321 km/h top speed. …
Suzuki GSX-S1000 Yoshimura special editions debut
Suzuki has announced the release of two special edition models of the GSX-S1000 'A' and 'FA', called the Yoshimura special edition. Drawing on Suzuki's long relationship with motorcycle performance legend Yoshimura, these …
Michelle Yeoh: Spend on car safety, not car stereos
During the launch of the Safe Steps Road Safety programme in Kuala Lumpur, Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh was vehement in emphasising road safety awareness, especially where it concerned children and young adults. …
2016 BMW G310R on order in Malaysia – RM25,000?
An advertisement for the BMW G310R, purportedly taking bookings for the upcoming small-displacement BMW, has appeared on local classifieds website Mudah. The advertiser is inviting potential buyers of BMW's joint-venture motorcycle with …
Michelle Yeoh launches Safe Steps Road Safety programme – team up with FIA, Nat Geo and Prudence
The regional community investment arm of Prudential Corporation Asia, teaming up with Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and National Geographic Channel, together with Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh, launched the Safe Steps Road …
Scrambler Ducati custom contest finalists announced
A custom motorcycle is many things to many people, with some bikes undergoing just a little touch of personalisation to make it the owner's own, while others become almost unrideable works of …
2016 Honda CBR150R Indonesia launch – RM10,178
After much anticipation, the 2016 Honda CBR150R was launched in Indonesia by Honda MotoGP Racing Team riders Dani Pedrosa and Marc Marquez at the Sentul circuit, Kabupaten Bogor in west Java on …
BMW Motorrad to move to carbon-fibre bike frames?
Carbon-fibre is a wonderful material, lighter and stronger than steel, able to be formed into a myriad of shapes, but the motorcycle world has not taken to using carbon-fibre as a major …
VIDEO: The RS Anthem – 50 years of RS Ford racing
https://youtu.be/7Rem_5_KADE Ford has a history of championship-winning rally cars going back decades, but for Ford fans, the RS - Rallye Sport - badge and heritage began in 1969, with the 17M RS. …
2016 Triumph Tiger Sport to be unveiled in London
Triumph is launching the 2016 Tiger Sport at the London motorcycle show, and into dealerships in the UK shortly after. This dual-purpose litre-bike has gained a world-wide following, and has proven popular …
2017 Nissan Armada to debut at Chicago Auto show
A pre-show debut of the 2017 Nissan Armada full-size, eight-passenger SUV was held ahead of its official appearance at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show on February 13. The 2017 Armada is the …
VW to sell Ducati, Scania and MAN over Dieselgate?
The nightmare that is Dieselgate doesn't seem to be going away soon for Volkswagen AG (VW). From an unconfirmed report in the Detroit Bureau, a VW official has confirmed that the embattled …
New Suzuki GSX-R250-R to enter market in 2016?
Suzuki has been notable for its absence in the sports quarter-litre class, especially in Malaysia. This might be set to change according to a visordown report showing the cover of Japanese magazine …
Police propose raising traffic fines to curb accidents
In view of the rising number of fatal and other road accidents, the police is contemplating raising the quantum of traffic fines. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar said the …
Henne Revival BMW Landspeeder – a different custom
Motorcycles lend themselves to customisation more easily than most vehicles. The basic premise of a frame, engine, wheels and bodywork just begs for the owner, or a fabrication shop, to create special …
2016 TVS Akula 310 based on upcoming BMW G310R
The impending late 2016 launch of the BMW G310R, its entry into the quarter-litre market has generated a lot of interest, and BMW Motorrad's Indian partner, TVS, has raised that a notch …
BMW M2 MotoGP Safety Car unveiled for 2016 season
BMW M Division has been providing safety cars to MotoGP since 1999. An essential part of racing safety, Dorna Sports and M Division signed a partnership in 2014 that extends to 2020 …
