REVIEW: 2018 Yamaha MT-10 – the heart of darkness
It's been said before, and we're saying it again. A motorcycle, at its essence, is an engine, two wheels, a frame and the ability to put a grin on the rider's face. …
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Malaysian Hafizh Syahrin ninth in Argentina MotoGP
Starting second from last at the MotoGP Grand Prix of Argentina, Malaysian Hafizh Syahrin, also known as "El Pescao" powered his way up the field to finish ninth on his Yamaha YZR-M1. …
Bridgestone Battlax A41 adventure and T31 sports-touring tyres – we test them in the African high desert
Tyres are an essential component for any vehicle, two- or four-wheeled, and manufacturers spend immense amounts of money to get them right. A case in point is Bridgestone, having launched two new …
2018 Kawasaki Versys X-250 Jakarta to London trip
When you talk about taking an overland trip on a motorcycle, crossing borders and continents, most would choose an adventure bike with a 800 cc plus engine, but Indonesian Stephen Langitan is …
Malaysia Speed Festival (MSF) Racing 2018 Round 2 sees huge entry list, promises epic racing weekend!
As Round 2 of MSF Racing Series approaches this coming weekend, the entry list has been finalised and we’re looking at some astonishing numbers of vehicles that will be racing in what …
Tangkak circuit in Johor to develop grassroots racing
With an official launching by Youth and Sports (KBS) minister Khairy Jamaluddin, the Tangkak Racing Track, located in the town of Gerisik, Johor saw the opening round of the 2018 Malaysian Cub …
Hafizh Syahrin: you need to give 200% effort in racing
As Malaysia's first motorcycle racer to enter the MotoGP class with Tech 3 racing, Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah (23), and better known to fans as "El Pescao", has seen a surge in his …
Ride to PETRONAS Sprinta Launch Thailand – win invites to take part in a 3-day bike convoy to Phuket!
If you think that going on a long-distance trip over 500 kilometres long and crossing the border with like-minded enthusiasts on your favourite two-wheeler is heaven on earth, then you'll want to …
2018 Yamaha MT-10 – coming to Malaysia this year?
For fans of Yamaha's naked sports bike, the Yamaha MT-09 and Yamaha MT-07 have been very popular in Malaysia, but what if we told you, there is a distinct possibility the much-vaunted, …
Khairy promises racing circuit for every state in M’sia
During the inauguration of the RM14.4 million Tangkak racing circuit in Johor, Youth and Sports (KBS) minister Khairy Jamaluddin promised a racing circuit in every state in Malaysia. Khairy said this was …
GALLERY: 2018 Yamaha YZF-R3 and R15 sports bikes
While Hong Leong Yamaha Malaysia soldiers on with the Yamaha YZF-R25, a fairly capable sports bike in its own right but rather long in the tooth now, here's a couple we don't …
GALLERY: 2017 Yamaha Qbix and Motoroid concept
Shown at the recent 2018 Bangkok Motor Show was the 2017 Yamaha QBix scooter and Yamaha Motoroid concept e-bike. While neither two-wheeler is new, having been unveiled in the previous year, paultan.org …
Malaysia to lower motorcycle license age to 14 years?
In an attempt to address the issue of motorcycle hooligans, otherwise known as mat rempit, the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry has proposed lowering the minimum age for obtaining a motorcycle …
GALLERY: GPX Racing Demon 150GR, 150GN and Gentleman 200 – in Malaysia soon from RM8k-RM11k?
Whilst awaiting homologation and market launch of Thailand's GPX Racing's range of sub-200 cc motorcycles in Malaysia, paultan.org visited the 2018 Bangkok Motor Show and took some photos of three models. Set …
Sepang circuit given three-year deadline to make MSC and MSBK profitable – new e-MCS series introduced
Despite being held as national-level race championships since 2001, the Malaysia Championship Series (MSC) for cars and Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) have not been profitable, and Sepang International Circuit (SIC) has been …
2018 Kymco Ionex unveiled ahead of Tokyo show
With the Tokyo Motorcycle show opening shortly, Taiwanese scooter manufacturer Kymco has released photos of its latest model, the 2018 Kymco Ionex e-scooter. From a Motorcycle News report, Kymco's Ionex overcomes that …
2018 Honda CB150 Verza now in Indonesia – RM5,500
A new model in the Indonesia motorcycle market is the 2018 Honda CB150 Verza, intended for the budget commuter end of the market. Designed to be easily affordable, the CB150 features sporty …
2018 Suzuka 8-Hours sees Kawasaki champions team
Keen to assert its dominance in the world of superbike racing, Kawasaki Team Green has selected current World Superbike Champion Jonathan Rea, British Superbike championship racer Leon Haslam and 2013 All Japan …
Suzuki Hayabusa to get turbocharging in 2019?
As the rumour that never dies, more speculation has emerged that the Suzuki Hayabusa, now into its 20th year as Suzuki's uber motorcycle, will get turbocharging and be released as a 2019 …
2018 KTM Duke 790 – the Scalpel in Malaysia soon?
After being shown as a concept motorcycle in EICMA, and touted for the KTM Duke 690, much-loved amongst the hooligan set, it appears that the 2018 KTM Duke 790 will be in …
