2017 Harley-Davidson tourers to get Milwaukee Eight
After pictures of a new Harley-Davidson V-twin surfaced on the internet recently, dubbed the "Milwaukee Eight", H-D has given fans a first look at its 2017 range of touring rigs carrying the …
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2017 Ducati Scrambler to get 1,100 cc enduro model?
Reports and pictures have emerged on the internet of an enduro-styled version of the Ducati Scrambler, a retro-styled naked sports motorcycles. The new Scrambler, spotted testing in an undisclosed location, is said …
2016 Yamaha Janus – first stop-start scoot for Yamaha
The 2016 Yamaha Janus scooter will be launched in Vietnam this month, and is the first ever Yamaha scooter to feature engine 'stop-start'. Targetted at female riders, the Janus combines Yamaha's "Blue …
2016 Ducati XDiavel by Roland Sands at Sturgis Rally
The Sturgis Rally in South Dakota, US, is a yearly event that attracts thousands of motorcycle riders from across the globe. These riders usually have one thing in common, they ride American …
Super KIP crashes out in the wet at Brno Grand Prix
Starting from 28th position on the grid at the Grand Prix of the Czech Republic at the Automotodrom Brno, Khairul Idham Pawi, better known to his fans as Super KIP, stormed up …
Harley and Marvel customs – for the superhero in you
If you're a fan of Marvel comics, and motorcycles, you're in for a treat during the Comic-con in Sydney Australia, this year. Harley-Davidson (H-D) and Marvel have teamed up to produce a …
Alpinestars appoints Sinar Puncak M’sian distributor
Motorcycle and motorsports protective gear manufacturer Alpinestars has appointed Sinar Puncak as its official distributor in Malaysia, marketing its range of performance road motorcycle protective equipment. The complete range of Alpinestars road-riding …
2016 Brough Superior SS100, for the renaissance man
As a young lad, the author used to listen to his father speak of a man named T.E. Lawrence - better known as Lawrence of Arabia - who was responsible for shaping …
Hanoi to ban motorcycles from its city centre by 2025
Facing a growing problem with traffic congestion and air pollution, the city of Hanoi, Vietnam, has made the decision to ban all forms of two-wheeled transport from its city centre by 2025. …
Honda obtains first energy efficient vehicle (EEV) motorcycle certificates in Malaysia for four bikes
With emissions and fuel consumption standards being tightened up in view of current environmental conditions, Boon Siew Honda (BSH), official Malaysian distributors for Honda motorcycles, has obtained energy efficient vehicle (EEV) certificates …
Harley-Davidson fined USD 12m for emissions devices
America's largest motorcycle manufacturer, Harley-Davidson (H-D) has entered an agreement with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to pay a USD 12 million (RM48.1 million) fine …
2017 Harley-Davidson to come with all-new “107” mill
Pictures of a new Harley-Davidson mill have been circulating across the web, showing H-D's trademark air-filter housing with the markings "107" and "Milwaukee Eight" on the side. This could be the all-new …
2017 KTM RC16 MotoGP racebike debuts in Austria
After months of testing at Spielberg in Austria, Mugello in Italy and other continental circuits, the 2017 KTM RC16 Motogp racebike made its world debut during a demonstration performance at Red Bull …
Suzuki shuts down Malaysia motorcycle plant
Suzuki has ceased assembly operations in Malaysia with the shutting down of its assembly plant in Prai, Penang. The plant assembled scooters and kapchais, including the Suzuki Address, Nex, Axelo and Belang, …
GIIAS 2016: Suzuki Satria F150 – the 150 cc supercub “Belang” replacement that Malaysians won’t get
There is no doubt that Indonesia, in terms of its motorcycle market, is huge. This allows manufacturers to capitalise on economies of scale, and produce niche models specific to the market. What …
2017 BMW Motorrad R nineT to get two new models?
A report has emerged that BMW Motorrad has two new models in the pipeline for its heritage series motorcycle, the R nineT. Following the release of the R nineT Scrambler, motorcycle.com reports …
GIIAS 2016: Ural motorcycles – up close and personal
Despite news that Ural Motorcycles were to be making its debut in Malaysia soon, all seems to have gone quiet on that front. When we last met with Reed Motorcycle Company, authorised …
2016 Ducati Scrambler Sixty2 – ride impression of Ducati’s RM53k 400 cc retro-bike from “the land of joy”
When Ducati announced the 2016 Scrambler Sixty2 last year, reactions were mixed. In certain market segments, a mid-sized, low-power two-wheeler like the Sixty2 makes sense, based on that specific market's motorcycle license …
GIIAS 2016: Royal Enfield Himalayan – first look at Enfield’s new dual-purpose with new L410 engine
With Indonesia's motorcycle market the size that it is, it comes as no surprise that many motorcycle manufacturers release new models there first, and there are models specific to that market. In …
2016 Honda CBR500R, CB500F and CB500X facelift in Malaysia, now priced from RM31,861 to RM35,391
Coming with a new look for 2016/2017 are the Honda CBR500R, CB500F and CB500X, which will sport new LED head- and tail-lights for the coming year. With the impending demise of the …
