REVIEW: BMW R1200R – iron fist in an iron glove
Manufacturers with iconic engine designs sometimes rue the day when their creation takes on a life of its own. One case is Porsche’s flat-six. When Porsche wanted to retire the 911 in favour of the […]
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Gasoline Direct Injection engine (GDI and TGDI) – what is it, what does it promise and what are its drawbacks?
Proton Holdings today held a successful test firing of its new GDI engine at the Ricardo works in the UK. So, what is GDI and TGDI, and what does it mean in terms of engine […]
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2016 Yamaha NMax now in Malaysia – RM8,812
Hong Leong Yamaha yesterday launched the 2016 NMax scooter for the Malaysian market. With a 155 cc liquid-cooled single cylinder engine, the NMax enters a market niche already occupied by the Honda PCX150. The NMax’s […]
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MV Agusta Stradale 800, Turismo Veloce, Veloce Lusso and F4 RC launched in Malaysia – from RM99,917
Mofaz Motosikal and Chear Motor launched four new MV Agusta motorcycles at the Chear Motor showroom in Klang on January 16. The models launched were the sport-touring Stradale 800 and Turismo Veloce 800 and Veloce […]
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Ural sidecars coming to Malaysia – from RM80,000
Ural motorcycles is a Russian company that makes sidecars. Based on the BMW R71, the design was licensed to Russia in 1939, after Russia decided to modernise its army. Today, Ural makes 750 cc two-cylinder […]
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RON 100 fuel in Malaysia – what does it mean to you?
The launch of Petron Blaze 100 Euro 4M fuel in Malaysia has raised the interest and curiosity of many drivers. Aside from the price, which has attracted its own set of supporters and detractors, many […]
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Motorcycle sales fall after GST introduced: 19.2% drop
Motorcycle sales in Malaysia have dropped since the implementation of GST, according to Koji Onishi, chief executive officer of Boon Siew Honda. Speaking at the launch of the Honda Wave Dash FI at Berjaya Times […]
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2016 Honda Wave Dash FI launched – from RM5,299
Boon Siew Honda today launched the 2016 Wave Dash FI, touted to be safer, more economical (by a claimed 10%), and more powerful. The previous Wave Dash was no slouch in the under-bone (kapchai) market, […]
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2016 Benelli TnT25 debuts in Malaysia – RM12,990
Making its way to Malaysia is the 2016 Benelli TnT25, a 250 cc naked single that follows the mold of Benelli’s bigger motorcycles. Malaysian distributor Benelli Keeway Motorcycles (BKM) has brought in the TnT25 to […]
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Caterham Seven 620S – a tamer wolf in wolf’s clothing
Caterham makes rather bonkers road and race cars for drivers wanting the essence of driving – fast, quick and razor-sharp. Now, there’s a new one. Descended from the legendary Lotus Seven, the company has taken […]
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Sepang to get fourth circuit layout during renovation?
Sepang International Circuit (SIC) chief executive officer Datuk Razlan Razali hinted a fourth circuit layout might be included during track resurfacing works being carried out from February 15 to May 8. Speaking exclusively to paultan.org, […]
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A tough year ahead for Sepang International Circuit?
Sepang International Circuit (SIC) will be facing a challenging year ahead with the closure of the track for mandatory resurfacing from February 15 to May 8. The resurfacing, mandated by FIA and FIM as a […]
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MEX Seri Kembangan interchange now operational
Maju Expressway (MEX) has announced that it began operations at the Seri Kembangan interchange (Exit 2004) yesterday, January 13. Toll payment is via Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) using Touch ‘n Go cards and SmartTAGs. The […]
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Headwave TAG Concert Capsule – music to ride by
Riding a motorcycle is a solitary sport, even when riding in groups. Some riders, to while the miles away, use ear-phones connected to a phone or mp3 player. German firm Headwave has come up with […]
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2016 Lotus 3-Eleven – “Simplify, then add lightness”
Lotus fans will recognise the quote in the title, from Lotus founder Colin Chapman. Chapman was a firm believer in the tenet that race, and road, cars should be as light and simple as possible, […]
