2017 Yamaha Fazer 25 launched in India – RM8,548
After being spotted testing near it’s plant at Surajpur, India, Yamaha India has launched the 2017 Yamaha Fazer 25 at a price of 1.28 lakh rupees (RM8,548). Based on the naked sports …
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2018 Harley-Davidson Softail range updated – 107 and 114 Milwaukee Eight V-twin engines, faster and lighter
After promising to roll-out 150 new models over the next five years, Harley-Davidson (H-D) has begun its onslaught into the cruiser motorcycle market with eight new models in its Softail range, including …
2017 Yamaha T7 Concept 649 cc adventure bike teased
After a series of photos released during the 2016 EICMA show, Yamaha Europe has taken the covers off the 2017 Yamaha T7 Concept, an adventure bike said to be carrying a two-cylinder …
2017 Vespa Sei Giorni – when racing scooters ruled
Back in 1951, in the mountains near Varese, Italy, a group of Vespas called Piaggio Squadra Corse (racing team), took nine gold medals in a gruelling competition called "Sei Giorni" or "Six …
2017 MV Agusta motorcycles get Euro 4 compliance
With Euro 4 emissions control being compulsory for motorcycles in 2017, Italian motorcycle maker MV Agusta, sometimes in the news for the wrong reasons, has said its inline three-cylinder models - the …
GIIAS 2017: 2017 Honda CBR250RR Special Edition Indonesia- “The Art of Kabuki”, from RM20,399
While Malaysia still gets the previous generation Honda CBR250R quarter-litre sports bike, PT Astra Honda Motor (AHM) has released the 2017 Honda CBR250RR Special Edition "The Art of Kabuki" in Indonesia. Dressed …
2017 Suzuki V-Strom 250 UK launch – RM25,665
In the quarter-litre class, it appears as if the adventure bike cum touring segment is getting a lot of attention from the major manufacturers, with Suzuki launching the 2017 Suzuki V-Strom 250 …
Triumph Motorcycles partners with Bajaj Auto of India
It has been announced that Triumph Motorcycles of UK is entering a partnership with Bajaj Auto of India with the aim of producing a range of mid-capacity motorcycles. The partnership is expected …
2018 Ducati Hypermotard 939 gets new colour
Coming in a new colour scheme for 2018 is the Ducati Hypermotard 939, in Star White Silk. The satin white finish complements the Hypermotard's red frame and wheels, and will be Ducati …
Honda demonstrates airbag safety tech for scooters
It cannot be denied that riding motorcycles and scooters is dangerous, and manufacturers are in a constant quest to increase rider safety. To that end, Honda Motor exhibited a two-wheeler airbag, specifically …
2019 MotoGP calendar adds KymiRing circuit, Finland
Ahead of this weekend's MotoGP round at the Brno circuit in the Czech Republic, Dorna, organisers of motorcycling's premier race class, announced Finland will host a round of the MotoGP at the …
Volkswagen board nixes Ducati motorcycle brand sale
With rumours flying fast and furious that auto maker Volkswagen (VW) would be putting up premier Italian performance motorcycle brand Ducati up for sale, as soon as the end of July, a …
Malaysian Azlan Shah on podium at Suzuka 8 Hours
Malaysian racer Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman, riding for Kawasaki Team Green along with team mates Kazuma Watanabe and Leon Haslam, managed to grab second place at the Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 hours Endurance Race …
2018 Yamaha X-Max 400 Euro release – 395 cc, 32 hp
While we wait to get our hands on the Yamaha NVX scooter for review, Yamaha has released the 2018 Yamaha X-Max 400 maxi-scooter in Europe, which, like the 2017 Suzuki Burgmann 400 …
2018 Indian Motorcycle range released – new colours
The 2018 model year line-up for Indian Motorcycles has been revealed, and there are three new models in the coming year - the Scout Bobber, Roadmaster Elite and Springfield Dark Horse. For …
2040 petrol and diesel vehicle ban to raise bike sales?
Following the reporting of a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles from 2040 in the UK, as well as in France, the Motorcycle Industry Association in England has …
Norton Motorcycles UK sells engine design to China
To meet the current requirement for Euro 4 compliant motorcycle engines in many markets, ZhongShen Motorcycles of China has entered into a 20-year Design and License agreement with Norton Motorcycles UK. The …
BMW Motorrad R-series boxer gets VVT and more hp?
In a quest for more power and better emissions control, it has been reported that BMW Motorrad is developing variable valve timing (VVT) for its iconic R-series boxer twin engines. German publication …
Mercedes-AMG sells MV Agusta for undisclosed sum
In a sudden announcement to its shareholders, MV Agusta, the financially troubled Italian motorcycle manufacturer, said Mercedes-AMG has divested itself of its 25% stake. The German car maker's quarter share of the …
1957 to 2017 – sixty years of the Harley Sportster
While Malaysia will be celebrating 60 years of Merdeka on August 31st, an illustrious name from the motorcycle world will also be celebrating its 60th anniversary, the Harley-Davidson Sportster. The very first …
