2017 Yamaha Lagenda L115Z in new colours – RM5,683
For the 2017 model year, the Yamaha Lagenda 115Z comes in three new colours, with a retail price of RM5,683.72, including GST, but excluding registration, insurance and road tax. The three new …
2017 sees Moto Guzzi make its Malaysian comeback
In Malaysia, Moto Guzzi appeared in fits and starts, typically let down by poor distributor and after sales support, despite a strong fanbase in this country. To redress that issue, Piaggio Asia …
30 years of the Honda EX5 in Malaysia – from RM4,906
After 30 years, the Honda EX5 has become a permanent fixture of the Malaysian motorcycling scene, with many riders getting their first taste of powered two-wheeling on a Honda Cub. First introduced …
QUICK LOOK: 2017 Modenas Pulsar RS200, NS200
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtbYzhETZrc&rel=0 Local bike brand Modenas made a big splash last month, launching the 2017 Pulsar RS200, NS200 and V15 in Malaysia. Essentially rebadged models from Bajaj Auto of India, the new offerings …
2018 MotoGP round to be hosted in Buriram, Thailand?
A somewhat premature announcement has emerged on crash.net, saying a round of the 2018 MotoGP calendar would be hosted at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand. However, a later update quoted …
EBR Motorcycles finally reaches the end of the road?
Despite making more comebacks than Rocky Balboa, American sportsbike manufacturer EBR Motorcycles - EBR standing for Erik Buell Racing - has apparently reached the end of the road. In an announcement on …
BMW Motorrad presents Concept Link e-scooter
Inspired by the Vision Next 100, BMW Motorrad presented the BMW Motorrad Concept Link zero-emission scooter at the 2017 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Cernobbio, Italy. The design combines digital connectivity with …
Honda’s LoveCubSnap site brings Cub lovers together
The ubiquitous Honda Cub, or kapchai, is where many bikers first cut their riding teeth. With Honda projecting sales of the Honda Cub - first sold in 1958 - to reach a …
MotoGP World Champion Valentino Rossi in hospital
Multiple MotoGP World Champion Valentino Rossi is undergoing observation in a Rimini, Italy, hospital with chest and abdominal injuries sustained after a crash during training at the Crossodromo Cavallara, located 50 km …
Harley-Davidson to build Thailand assembly plant
As part of its plan to increase global sales growth, Harley-Davidson (H-D) is building an assembly plant in Thailand. Expected to come online in 2018, the H-D plant will assemble CKD motorcycles …
2017 Ducati Multistrada 950 on display at roadshow, RM85,900 – 2017 Ducati Monster 797 from RM55,900
The 2017 Ducati Multistrada 950 is on display at the One Utama shopping mall in Petaling from May 24 to May 28, ahead of its official Malaysian launch, scheduled to be held …
2017 Kawasaki Versys-X 250 gets prototype Givi boxes
As a dual-purpose tourer in the quarter-litre class, the 2017 Kawasaki Versys X-250 is designed to be a lightweight commuting/touring machine. However, pressing the Versys-X to such duties requires storage space, something …
Ducati sale by Volkswagen attracts more interest?
With parent company Volkswagen (VW) reeling from the effects of Dieselgate, owner of premier Italian motorcycle brand Ducati, Audi, is reported to have received expressions of interest from private equity firms, according …
Nicky Hayden, 2006 MotoGP champion, passes on
Nicky Hayden, MotoGP World Champion in 2006, has passed away due to injuries suffered in a cycling accident. He was 35 years old. Hayden was seriously injured in a collision with a …
2017 Honda CBR500R and CB500F in new colour – pricing starts from RM31,363, ABS model option
Honda's middleweight duo, the CBR500R full-fairing sports bike and CB500F naked sports, are back for 2017 with three colours. Pricing for the 2017 Honda CBR500R is RM31,681 for the standard machine, while …
2017 Demak motorcycle range Malaysia launch – six new models, two facelift plus four new utility vehicles
For 2017, Demak - represented in Malaysia by Sarawak firm DNC Asiatic Holdings - has launched eight motorcycle models for the budget-end of the local market. There are six models which are …
2017 Modenas V15 launched in Malaysia, RM5,989
The launch of the 2017 Modenas V15 at RM5,989 is not a new segment for Modenas, a role having previously been filled by the Jaguh. In this case, the V15 is the …
2017 Modenas Pulsar NS200 and RS200 launched – RM9,222 for NS200, RM11,342 for RS200
As part of its resurgence in the Malaysian market, Modenas has launched the 2017 Modenas Pulsar NS200 naked sports and RS200 full-fairing sports bike. Retailing at RM9,222 and RM11,342, including GST, for …
Zero Engineering customs now in Malaysia – price for Type 5 and Type 6 at RM190,800, Type 9 at RM212,000
Zero Engineering - originating in Okazaki, Japan but now based in the US - is known for its minimalist, stripped-down custom motorcycles, and is now in Malaysia. Commonly referred to as the …
2017 Honda CBR250R in Malaysia – from RM21,940
While Malaysian riders wait with bated breath for any news of the CBR250RR sportsbike, Boon Siew Honda has announced the release of the 2017 Honda CBR250R. Pricing for this updated quarter-litre full-fairing …
