Ducati deal is dead in the water – stays part of Audi
After much to-ing and fro-ing, and numerous rumours, it seems to be confirmed that the proposed sale of Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati is now off. This was reported on Italian news site …
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Honda Riding Assist-e e-bike to be displayed at Tokyo Motor Show – the bike that stands up on its own
It is a known fact that motorcycles, once taken off the side stand, have difficulty staying upright without assistance from the rider. Honda seeks to address that issue with the Riding Assist-e …
2018 Triumph Speedmaster and Bobber Black launch
Building on the success of its Modern Classics range, Triumph has launched a new cruiser for the upcoming model year, the 2018 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster, as well as a variant to an …
VIDEO: 2018 Kawasaki Z900RS teaser, Oct ’17 release
https://www.facebook.com/KawasakiNewsUK/videos/1704988599543011/ A teaser video released by Kawasaki UK shows the headlight of the upcoming 2018 Kawasaki Z900RS, it's retro-styled entry into the four-cylinder big bike market. Based on the 2017 Kawasaki Z900, …
It’s 2017. Where is the HUD helmet you promised me?
After a well publicised meltdown involving spending investors' money - some 24 million USD (RM100 million) - on such necessary technical development items like Dodge Vipers, a Lamborghini rental and a "research" …
2017 Rough Crafts Ducati Scrambler – “Jab Launcher”
Motorcycles that are blacked out, stripped down and looking supremely fast have become a trademark of Taiwanese outfit Rough Crafts, and founder Winston Yeh is back with another of his creations, this …
VIDEO: 2018 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster teased
https://youtu.be/mwsNonDf7Vg A new cruiser is about to hit the motorcycle scene, the 2018 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster, as seen in this teaser video. Touted as the new British icon, the 2018 Speedmaster is …
Jonathan Rea chases third WSBK title with Portimao win, Carrasco first female winner of SSP 300 race
A double win on the weekend at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimao, Portugal for Kawasaki Racing Team's (KRT) Jonathan Rea sees him extend his 2017 World Superbike (WSBK) championship lead …
Suzuki Burgman hydrogen fuel cell trial by UK police
In an effort to reduce harmful vehicle emissions in the Greater London area, hydrogen-powered Suzuki Burgman scooters are on test by the London Metropolitan police (the Met). The trial of the hydrogen …
VIDEO: Akrapovic exhausts, superbikes and pure love
https://youtu.be/QK5EVGqNg8U Over the last decade or so, Akrapovic, based in Slovenia and founded by Igor Akrapovic, has become the de facto standard for performance motorcycle exhausts worldwide. A ride up the mountain …
2017 BMW M Bike Limited Carbon Edition – RM6,995
Taking the Marina Bay Blue Metallic paint from the BMW M5, the 2017 BMW M Bike Limited Carbon Edition is set to retail at a price of 1,400 euro (RM6,995). With only …
Ducati unveils new Desmosedici Stradale V-four
Finally pulling the covers off the rumoured V-four that was in development, Ducati unveiled its new four-cylinder Desmosedici Stradale engine, which will see its first appearance in a new Panigale superbike. The …
2018 Yamaha X-Max 125 scooter released in Europe
With an October 2017 release date, the 2018 Yamaha X-Max 125 is the Iwata, Japan, firm's take on a rider-friendly, urban mobility scooter for the European market. Designed for use on surface …
Malaysian couple take Honda RS150R supercub on extended honeymoon ride across 24 countries
Riding a 150 cc Honda RS150R across 24 countries on an extended honeymoon, a newly-married Malaysian couple fulfilled their dream of waving the Jalur Gemilang in London, UK on August 31, Merdeka …
2017 Ducati XDiavel in Iceberg White paint scheme
Updated for the coming year is the 2017 Ducati XDiavel, with upgraded suspension for increased rider and pillion comfort, and a new colour scheme - Iceberg White. The white XDiavel is scheduled …
2017 Bianchi SF01 – the RM76k Ferrari you can afford
Ferraris of any era, provenance or condition tend to command eye-wateringly high price tags, but the 2017 Bianchi for Scuderia Ferrari SF01 might be one you could theoretically afford, some 15,000 Euro …
Confederate and Zero team-up for electrifying new bike
As maker of some very avant-garde, beautiful pieces of rolling two-wheeled art, Alabama, US, boutique motorcycle manufacturer Confederate Motorcycles announced that it "can’t go any further than this" and is teaming up …
2017 Honda CB150R ExMotion – RM13k in Thailand
Taking the best of its know-how in large-displacement motorcycles, A.P. Honda of Thailand has launched the 2017 Honda CB150R ExMotion naked sports bike, with prices starting from 99,800 Thai baht (RM12,847). Trickle …
2017 Suzuki GSX 150 makes ASEAN debut – from RM7,642 to RM8,921, with keyless start and LEDs
Initially making its debut in Indonesia, the 2017 Suzuki GSX 150 is now in Vietnam, Philippines and lately, Thailand. The GSX 150 line up consists of three models - the GSX-S150 naked …
2017 Honda Monkey waves goodbye after 50 years
The Honda Monkey, a minibike beloved of riders across the world, has hit the end of the road after 50 years, and ceases production this month. An announcement to this effect was …
