VIDEO: 2017 KTM 790 Duke prototype – the Scalpel
https://youtu.be/cAmnWh6rHHI That Austrian outfit KTM is known for making some of the most hooligan road bikes on the planet is not real news. What is news is the advent of the KTM …
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Honda to partner Grab on motorcycle sharing services
Honda has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with ride-sharing company Grab, to begin discussions towards a collaboration on motorcycle sharing services, specifically in Southeast Asia. It’s understood that the collaboration will …
KTM RC16 MotoGP customer version to cost RM470k
It was strongly hinted that the KTM RC16 MotoGP racebike would be made available as a track-only customer bike, and this has now been confirmed by KTM chief executive officer Stefan Peirer. …
Vanguard Roadster prototype to make public debut
Looking for all the world like a starship from Star Trek, the Vanguard Roadster prototype will make its public debut at the New York City motorcycle show this week. Under the stewardship …
KTM issues recall for Adventure models – 1190, 1190 Adventure R and 1290 Super Adventure affected
A recall has been issued by Austrian manufacturer KTM for three of its Adventure series machines - the 1190 Adventure, 1190 Adventure R and 1290 Super Adventure, to resolve an issue with …
Rough Crafts X MV Agusta “Ballistic Trident” – a Brutale 800 RR Taiwanese style, by Winston Yeh
With the tagline "Motorcycle Art", motorcycles from MV Agusta are very much works of artistry on two wheels. Despite the financial machinations that have beset the Italian manufacturer over the past year, …
Johammer J1 e-bike functions like a Tesla Powerwall
Electric motorcycles (e-bikes) are looking to be the wave of the future, with even major manufacturers like Honda and Yamaha putting e-bikes on the drawing board, along with dedicated makers like Zero, …
Ducati and Dainese team up for custom Corse C3 suits
Italian firms Ducati and Dainese sit right at the top of their respective market segments - Ducati for refined performance motorcycles, Dainese for premier rider protection. While Dainese and Ducati have long …
Kawasaki Versys-X 250 now in Indonesia, from RM20k
Quietly announced by Kawasaki just under a month ago, the 2017 Kawasaki Versys-X 250 has now made it to Indonesia. Sold in two versions, the Versys-X 250 City and Tourer, Kawasaki's Indonesian …
Spirit Motorcycles GP-Sport and GP-Street unveiled
A pair of motorcycles have emerged from the works of British maker Spirit motorcycles, featuring race-ready styling and carbon-fibre clothing. Based on the Triumph Daytona 675 three-cylinder engine, the Spirit GP-Sport and …
VIDEO: BMW Motorrad K100 Xaver custom scrambler
https://youtu.be/VB7zC2VYfwE Custom retro bikes are all the rage these days, but what happens when you take a 1986 BMW K100 LT - LT standing for Luxury Touring - and strip everything off …
2017 Norton V4 RR released – return of the TT racer
Synonymous with racing, especially Tourist Trophy (TT) racing, is legendary English motorcycle manufacturer Norton, which signalled its comeback with the 2017 Norton V4 RR. Under the auspices of chief operating officer Stuart …
2017 Ducati Supersport voted best of show at EICMA
The recently concluded EICMA show in Milan, Italy, saw the 2017 Ducati Supersport being crowned as "most beautiful bike of the show" by fans. In a contest by Italian magazine Motociclismo, fans …
2017 Kawasaki Z900 announced – 124 hp, 210 kg, replaces outgoing Kawasaki Z800 naked sportsbike
Naked sportsbikes are huge fun to ride, easy to maintain and insure, and can do just about anything. After the success of the Er-6n, and the Z-series bikes in 800 cc and …
MV Agusta gets capital injection from Black Ocean
After a tempestuous 2016, which saw Italian motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta going to court to apply for restructuring of its 50 million euro (RM234.1 million) debt, having to lay-off workers and shut …
2017 Honda Rebel – 471 cc, 45 hp and rider-friendly
For 2017, Honda has released the Honda Rebel, a middleweight cruiser aimed squarely at the new rider market, as well as those wanting a mid-displacement machine for general riding duties. Designed to …
2017 Vespa Elettrica project – an Italian e-scooter
Maker of the legendary Italian scooter, Vespa, has announced that it will be building the 2017 Vespa Elettrica project, its first electric scooter (e-scooter). Keeping the retro-styling that made it famous, the …
2017 Benelli TRK 502 and Leoncino enter production
Italian motorcycle manufacturer Benelli - not to be confused with its separate famed firearms division - has confirmed that two new models will enter the market next year, the TRK 502 and …
2017 MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR shown at EICMA
Updated for 2017 is the MV Agusta Brutale RR, which now comes with 140 hp at 13,100 rpm and 86 Nm torque at 10,100 rpm. Shown at the 2016 EICMA show in …
2017 Aprilia Shiver 900 – 896 cc, 95 hp, 89.4 Nm
In CKD form, the Aprilia Shiver 750 has been a favourite with local riders, due to its low cost and the glamour of an Italian brand name. The Shiver has now been …
