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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 to allow Triumph […]
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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 showrooms alongside the […]
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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 designed for scooters, […]
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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 KymiRing circuit in […]
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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 Reuters report says […]
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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 (Suzuka 8 Hours), […]
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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 ABS maxi-scooter recently […]
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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 the Indian Chief […]
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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 welcomed such a […]
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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 agreement is for […]
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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 Motorrad says the […]
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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 Varese, Italy, firm […]
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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 Sportster was born […]
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2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 gets 1,262 cc V-twin?
An official release by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) states that the 2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 will carry a 1,262 cc V-twin, probably an evolution of the Testastretta 11 DVT engine used in the […]
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2017 Vespa Vietnam-assembled scooters to be in Malaysia by September with resultant price drop?
For the scooter market in Malaysia, Vespa has been, and still is, the scooter to have, due to its brand recognition and styling that many riders adore. However, the price point for Vespas has been […]