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 …
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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 …
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, …
