BMW Motorrad launches R12 G/S dual-purpose
A throwback to the days of the first "real" dual-purpose adventure-touring motorcycle is the BMW Motorrad R12 G/S. Following on the road oriented BMW Motorrad R12 (priced at RM123,000 in Malaysia), the …
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Ducati Panigale V4 Tricolore Italia unveiled, 163 units
A limited edition motorcycle from the boys Bologna, the Ducati Panigale V4 Tricolore Italia. Celebrating the the Azzurro livery of Italian National sports teams, the Panigale V4 Tricolore Italia comes in a …
Auto emergency braking fails to recognise bikes
A recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the US shows automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems fail to recognise motorcycles. AEB is becoming prevalent as part of the …
2025 KTM 390 Duke in Phillipines – RM23,805
Getting its Philippines debut is the 2025 KTM Duke 390, priced at 309,000 Philippines pesos (RM23,805). For comparison, the Duke 390 naked sports is priced at RM31,900 for the 2023 model. Updated …
Triumph Motorcycles 2024 record sales, 134,635 sold
A record breaking year for Triumph Motorcycles in 2024, with 134,635 units sold worldwide. This represents a growth of 64% over the previous year. Triumph’s sales were up in all its regions …
Indian Motorcycles ends production of FTR 1200?
A press release from Polaris, parent company of Indian Motorcycles, indicated the Indian FTR 1200 is to be dropped from the catalogue. A footnote in Polaris' 2024 fourth quarter financial statement said, …
MV Augusta regains full ownership after KTM folds
Marking its separation from troubled Austrian motorcycle maker KTM, Art of Mobility has now gained full ownership of the MV Agusta Group. Under ownership of the Sardarov family, Art of Mobility aims …
2025 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS – more power, improved Ohlins semi-active suspension
Getting improved suspension is the 2025 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS, priced at 17,495 pounds sterling (RM96,754) in the UK. In Malaysia, the 2024 Speed Triple 1200 RS is priced beginning from …
2025 Ducati Multistrada V2 launched – 115 hp, 92 Nm
New for this year's riding season is the 2025 Ducati Multistrada V2, alongside the Multistrada V2S (priced at RM105,900 in Malaysia in 2022) with semi-active suspension. The 29025 Multistrada V2 carries the …
Honda Motorcycles bullish on EV, Asia biggest market
With a 40% share of the global motorcycle market, Honda Motorcycles is expecting motorcycle sales, including electric motorcycles, to reach 60 million units by 2030. Currently, the estimated worldwide sales number for …
Indian Motorcycle announces PowerPlus 112 engine
A new V-twin engine for Indian Motorcycles, the PowerPlus 112. Designated for its bagger and touring motorcycles, the PowerPlus 112 V-twin produces 126 hp and 181.4 Nm of torque. The new 1,834 …
2025 BMW Motorrad R18 range updated, now Euro 5+
Getting updates for the new year is the 2025 BMW Motorrad R18 cruiser range. The biggest change for BMW Motorrad's cruiser range is the update of the Big Boxer engine to Euro …
Ducati posts lower sales figure for 2024, 6% drop
Closing out 2024, Italian motorcycle maker Ducati posted a 6% sales drop for last year. equating to 54,495 motorcycles delivered. This compares against the 2023 figure of 58,224 bikes delivered to customers. …
BMW Motorrad records best sales in history for 2024
BMW Motorrad R 1300 GS Buoyed by the release of the R 1300 GS and R 1300 GS Adventure, BMW Motorrad recorded the best sales in its history for the year 2024. …
2025 Vespa 946 Snake scooter, limited edition of 888
Commemorating the Year of the Snake, here is the limited edition 2025 Vespa 946 Snake. To be made in a production run of 888 units for worldwide sale, the 946 Snake is …
Despite financial woes, KTM launches 2025 Duke 790
Financial troubles have not deterred the Austrian motorcycle maker from launching the 2025 KTM Duke 790. There are two variants, an A2 licence compliant version for Europe only, and a full-power model …
Ducati Panigale V4 Tricolore, 1,000 unit limited edition
Celebrating Italian design and manufacturing is the Ducati Panigale V4 Tricolore, to be madam a limited edition run of 1,000 units worldwide. In Malaysia, the standard Ducati Panigale V4 is priced at …
2025 Yamaha Aerox Alpha launched in Indonesia
For 2025, the Yamaha Aerox Alpha has been launched in Indonesia, priced at 41.73 million rupiah (RM11,566), ex-Jakarta for the "Turbo" Ultimate variant. Meanwhile, in Malaysia, the 2024 Yamaha NVX, the local …
BMW M RR WSBK Champion Edition 2024 is a RM305,281 collectible race motorcycle
Celebrating Toprak Razgatlioglu's win in the World Superbike Championship (WSBK) is the BMW M RR WSBK Champion Edition 2024. Based on the BMW M 1000 RR M Competition superbike, only 54 units …
2025 Ducati Streetfighter V4S updated – 214 hp, 189 kg
With the 2025 Ducati Streetfighter V4 getting updates for the coming year, the line between superbike and naked sports is now thinner than ever. The 2025 Streetfighter V4, and the electronic suspension …
