Wire across Kesas highway bike lane – no injuries
A Facebook posting that has been going viral alleges that a member of the Kesas Highway patrol was injured at the east-ward tunnel on the Kesas Highway bike lane at 5.35 a.m. …
Ducati 959 Panigale, Hypermotard 939, Monster 1200 R, XDiavel and Multistrada Enduro in M’sia, fr RM71k
At a mass launch event in Petaling Jaya, held in conjunction with the 2016 Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix, Ducati Malaysia unveiled five models new to the Malaysian market. These are the 2016 …
Budget 2017: PM Najib Razak announces RM29 million allocation to upgrade Federal Highway motorcycle lane
The dangers of the Federal Highway bike laneA stern warning was issued by the police that all motorcyclists must use the dedicated motorcycle lane along the Federal highway. Bikers claim that the …
2017 Suzuki GSX-R250 shown in China – 25 hp, 23 Nm
With the confirmation that the Suzuki GSX-R1000 L7 will enter the market in 2017, along with the baby GSX-R125, Suzuki has now shown its offering at the other end of the sportsbike …
Is Project 1408 the 2017 Ducati 1299 Superleggera?
A website dubbed "Project 1408" has recently gone live, showing renderings of a carbon-fibre frame, swingarm and BST wheels - all purportedly for a new superleggera - superlight - version of the …
M-BIKE system to reduce motorcycle lane congestion at Johor-Singapore Causeway and Second Link
A new inspection system is set to reduce motorcycle lane congestion at Malaysia-Singapore entry points, Bernama reports. The Secured Automated Clearance System for Malaysian Citizen Motorcyclists (M-BIKE) will be fully operational by …
2017 Triumph Bonneville Bobber launched in UK
A new addition to Triumph's ever-increasing range of Modern Classics was launched in the UK - the 2017 Triumph Bonneville Bobber. This new model, a custom motorcycle "straight out of the box" …
2017 Yamaha X-Max 300 scooter launched in Europe
Continuing the success of the Yamaha X-Max 250 in Europe, the 2017 Yamaha X-Max 300 has just been announced by its European arm. From the original T-Max, going back over 15 years, …
GALLERY: Snake Motors K-77 223 Single Racer and K-16 Sports – single-cylinder retro fun, Japanese style
With retro bikes being all the rage at the moment, it is not surprising to find a retro style model from every major manufacturer, such as the BMW Motorrad R nineT and …
2017 Vespa Sprint Adventure limited in M’sia – RM17k
As part of the Vespa Sprint range, local distributors Naza Premira has revealed the Vespa Sprint Adventure limited edition, a customised Vespa Sprint meant to evoke the spirit of adventure. With a …
Honda Air Blade 125 recalled for fuel pump issue by Boon Siew Honda Malaysia – 3,935 units affected
A recall notice dated October 18, 2016, has been issued for Honda Air Blade (K27F) scooters manufactured between July 2013 and July 2016 by official Malaysian distributors for Honda motorcycles, Boon Siew …
GALLERY: Motul Grand Prix of Japan – Marquez wins, clinches MotoGP crown ahead of Sepang
Under a bright sunny sky, Marc Marquez of the Repsol Honda MotoGp team clinched the Moto GP World Champion title at the Motul Grand Prix of Japan ahead of the three penultimate …
Yamaha NVX 150 sports scooter to launch in October
https://youtu.be/46iPqezki58 The ASEAN scooter market is growing rapidly, with Yamaha producing specific models for niche markets, such as the Yamaha Janus for lady riders in Vietnam. The latest Yamaha entry to the …
GALLERY: 2017 MV Agusta F3 675 RC limited edition – only 350 units worldwide, RM66,161 in the UK
Despite reports to the contrary, Italian motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta seems to be doing as it promised, and releasing several new models for the coming year. After the launch of the MV …
2017 Yamaha YZF-R6 launched – the new supersport
Much anticipated by riders and racers the world over, the 2017 Yamaha YZF-R6 has finally been revealed by Yamaha, ahead of the EICMA show in November. While waiting to see the new …
BMW Motorrad Vision Next 100 – the future of motorcycles is nothing like you ever dreamed
As part of its centenary celebrations, BMW has been putting out concept vehicles envisioning what future transport might become. In the case of its much vaunted motorcycles, the future is electric, and …
2017 Triumph Modern Classics adds T100 and T100 Black – 900 cc, 18% more torque, traction control
When Triumph released its Modern Classics range in Malaysia earlier this year, response from local Triumph fans was good. The initial models launched were the Thruxton R, T120 and T120 Black - …
2017 BMW Motorrad K1600 B – a bagger, BMW style
BMW Motorrad has had a somewhat sketchy history with cruisers, which are a large segment of the American motorcycle market. Its previous attempt at a cruiser, the R1200 C, was not what …
2017 Suzuki V-Strom range gets updates for new year – now with 5-axis IMU, 650 Euro 4 compliant, new EFI
Suzuki's V-Strom dual-purpose motorcycles, which last got an update in 2014, have now been revised for the 2017 season. The range is now rationalised into the V-Strom 1000 and 650, and both …
2017 KTM RC390 and other RCs get colour change
For 2017, KTM's range of full-fairing sportsbike, the RC-series, will see new colours and graphics. The RC390, RC200 and RC125 will see different colour schemes and graphics, while the RC250 remains unchanged …
