2017 Ducati Monster 797 joins updated Monster family
The Ducati Desmodue V-twin, thought to have had its final hurrah with the Ducati Scrambler series machines, has made a comeback with the 2017 Ducati Monster 797. Carrying an 803 cc Desmodue …
2017 Ducati 1299 Superleggera official EICMA launch
As posted yesterday, the EICMA show in Milan, Italy saw the official launch of the limited edition 2017 Ducati 1299 Superleggera, also known as Project 1408. As the word "Superleggera" - superlight …
2017 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade shown at EICMA – new “entry-level” superbike, 189 hp driving 196 kg
After the unveiling of the 2017 Honda CBR1000RR SP and SP2 at the Intermot show in Cologne, Germany, last month, Honda has now shown its "basic" superbike, the 2017 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade. …
2017 Yamaha XSR900 Abarth released – only 695 units
With retro cafe racer styling being very much in the vogue, Yamaha has teamed up with legendary Fiat tuner Abarth to release the limited edition 2017 Yamaha XSR900 Abarth. Based on the …
VIDEO: 2017 Husqvarna Vitpilen teased before EICMA
A video has emerged of the 2017 Husqvarna Vitpilen ahead of its international launch at the EICMA show in Milan, Italy on November 8. The Vitpilen - which means white arrow in …
2017 Ducati 1299 Superleggera aka Project 1408 photos leaked ahead of EICMA – 215 hp, USD80,000
Since the appearance of a website dubbed "Project 1408", tantalising images of a superlight Ducati 1299 have appeared on the internet. The images showed a carbon-fibre frame, swingarm and wheels, along with …
2017 KTM Duke new face teased ahead of EICMA
A teaser video has appeared on the ktmdukes web page, showing a bisected headlight, surrounded by what looks like daytime running lights. Could this be the face of the new KTM Duke, …
Beautiful Machines Monster travels to Yokohama show
One of the biggest custom motorcycle shows in the Asia-Pacific region is the Yokohama Hot Rod show at the Pacifico exhibition centre in Yokohama, Japan in December. This year, the 25th edition …
2017 Ariel Ace R teased ahead of Birmingham show
Manufacturer of slightly bonkers bespoke sports cars and motorcycles, and keeper of the legendary name, Ariel, have teased a sketch of the 2017 Ariel Ace R, just ahead of its unveiling at …
2016 Malaysian MotoGP draws record crowd of 160k
Despite the heavy rainfall over the weekend, the 2016 Shell Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix drew a record number of fans for the three-day race event at Sepang International Circuit (SIC). Surpassing last …
GALLERY: 2017 Honda CBR250RR displayed in M’sia
After seeing the 2017 Honda CBR250RR in the flesh at the GIIAS show in Jakarta in August, we were told by Boon Siew Honda, official Honda distributor for Malaysia, that there were …
2017 Honda CBR1000RR superbike shown at Sepang
When Honda released the 2017 Honda CBR1000RR at the Intermot show in Cologne, Germany, in October, it sent a clear signal to the superbike world that it was intent on bringing the …
2017 Benelli 302R and TnT135 shown at Sepang – scheduled for Malaysia launch in November
Shown during the 2016 Malaysian MotoGP race at the Sepang International Circuit were two new models from Benelli, the 2017 Benelli TnT302 and TnT135. According to Benelli Keeway Malaysia, the bikes will …
2017 Yamaha NVX/Aerox ASEAN launch at Sepang
In conjunction with the Malaysian MotoGP, and graced by Valentino Rossi, Yamaha held the ASEAN launch of the 2017 Yamaha NVX, which will also be named "Aerox" for some markets. Based on …
BSA returns to the market, to be produced in India
It appears that famed English motorcycle brand BSA is set to return to the market in 2018. This was reported in the Hindustan Times, stating that Mahindra & Mahindra's farm equipment and …
Honda RS150R vs Yamaha Y15ZR – supercub comparo
In the underbone, or kapchai market, cost and value are of primary importance to most buyers. A margin of a few hundred ringgit can make the difference between the sales success, or …
2017 Honda CBR250RR power confirmed – 36 hp
The much awaited 2017 Honda CBR250RR - which we had a close look at during the GIIAS show in Jakarta - finally has some specifications to peruse. As reported in indiansutosblog, the …
Stop the Crash event comes to Sepang for ASEAN round – open to public on November 30, free entry
Over the past year, Stop the Crash, a multinational partnership headed by Global NCAP, has been holding events to promote and advocate the use of crash avoidance technologies – first in Brazil, …
Shark Spartan helmet (RM1,750) and Furygan riding gear (from RM590) launched in Malaysia
In conjunction with the Malaysian MotoGP, Shark and Furygan, French purveyors of motorcycle helmets and riding gear, respectively, held a "MiniGP riding experience" to launch the 2017 Shark Spartan helmet and Furygan's …
Riding gloves mandatory in France from 2017 onwards
Reports from the previous month stated that EC-approved riding gloves will be mandatory for motorcyclists in France from 2017. This is in an effort to stem hand injuries resulting from motorcycling accidents, …
