BMW Motorrad G310R – 313 cc bike for global markets
A new two-wheel roadster has been introduced by BMW Motorrad. Called the BMW G310R, it’s the first bike by Motorrad to have a single cylinder, small displacement engine. Production of the bike …
BMW Motorrad eRR – an experimental electric bike
An experimental supersport bike from BMW Motorrad has emerged. The BMW eRR is based on the S1000RR, it’s jointly developed with the Technical University of Munich. According to BMW, it symbolises the …
JKJR: 838 fatal accidents registered from January to October 2015, 612 fatalities involve motorcyclists
A rise in fatal accidents have been recorded in the first ten months of 2015. From January to October this year, 838 fatal accidents were registered; out of that number, 612 involved …
BMW Motorrad GS Trophy Southeast Asia Qualifiers
BMW Motorrad Southeast Asia recently hosted the BMW Motorrad GS Trophy Southeast Asia Qualifier 2015, an adventure motorcycle rallye competition to select representatives who will compete at the BMW Motorrad International GS …
Tokyo 2015: Suzuki Feel Free Go! and Hustler Scoot
Suzuki also had two-wheelers on show in Tokyo, and the central displays were of two debutants, the first of which is the wonderfully-named Feel Free Go!, a motorised hybrid bicycle. This one …
Tokyo 2015: Honda Super Cub Concept and EV Cub Concept – leading the parade of two-wheelers
Cars weren’t the only items at Honda’s Tokyo Motor Show stand - there were a host of motorcycles to be found as well, and the two-wheeled displays were led by the Super …
Conference of ASEAN Road Safety 2015 – top experts gather to improve road safety of motorists in region
The Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) has officially opened the inaugural Conference of ASEAN Road Safety 2015 (CARS 2015), happening at the Berjaya Times Square Hotel from now until November …
Tokyo 2015: Yamaha Sports Ride Concept unveiled
Teased earlier prior to its debut, Yamaha has unveiled its little sports car, billed the Yamaha Sports Ride Concept at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. The frame is built with the iStream …
Motorcycle accidents and fatalities on the rise – report
Recorded motorcycle accidents and subsequent fatalities in the country are on the rise, the New Straits Times reports. According to Mohammad Fakhri Mansor, director of the Selangor Road Safety Department (JKJR), statistics …
Abarth 595 Yamaha Factory Racing Edition in the UK
In conjunction with the FIM MotoGP Championship, Abarth, which is now the official sponsor and car supplier for the motorsport event, will be celebrating this with a new edition of the hot …
2015 Malaysian MotoGP spectators encouraged to take RapidKL buses to Sepang International Circuit
Going to catch the penultimate round of the 2015 MotoGP season at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) this weekend? If so, RapidKL, the official public transporter, is encouraging spectators to catch a …
BMW F 700 GS and F 800 R introduced in Malaysia
BMW Motorrad Malaysia has just unveiled two Thai-assembled bikes, the BMW F 700 GS and the F 800 R - both models are built at the BMW Motorrad’s plant in Rayong. Both …
Yamaha 4Wheeler concept – a hybrid sports car?
A lot is expected to happen at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. Japanese bike maker Yamaha, for one, will be showing off its new sports car. According to Autocar UK, citing unconfirmed …
VIDEO: MV Agusta teases Lewis Hamilton Dragster RR
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vkly6fTuns Admittedly, we don't tend to feature motorcycle-related news pieces here as often as one might prefer us to. However, a minute-long trailer recently released by MV Agusta has caught our attention …
VIDEO: Audi R8 V10 plus versus Ducati on Isle of Man
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQHm7RVCl0k Just how do you promote the Audi R8 V10 plus? Pit it against a Ducati 1299 Panigale S, according to Audi. In the video, Richard “Milky” Quayle, a former bike racer …
BMW Concept Stunt G 310 a single-cylinder stunt bike
Making its world premier at the Salao Duas Rodas motorcycle show in South America is the BMW Concept Stunt G 310. BMW Motorrad enlisted the help of stunt-riding champion Chris Pfeiffer to …
MyLesen sees over 20,000 motorcyclists registered
The MyLesen programme, which came into effect last month, has registered a total of 20,000 motorcyclists so far. Despite the fee reduction to obtain a motorcycle license (from RM350 to RM299), the …
“Mat Rempits” jailed, fined RM5,000 for illegal wheelies
Four “daredevil” motorcyclists, otherwise known as Mat Rempits, have been sentenced to a minimum of two days in jail and fined RM5,000 for their dangerous acts while riding. The four riders were …
Shell Advance contest winners head to Zhuhai circuit
Five lucky Malaysians had the opportunity to catch the best young Asian riders in action at the fourth round of the 2015 Shell Advance Asia Talent Cup (SAATC) motorcycle racing championship in …
PLUS ‘GEMPAK MUFORS’ campaign raises awareness on safety amongst young Malaysian motorcyclists
Road accidents and fatalities are never pleasant, that much we know. Unfortunately, as grim as car-related accidents are, motorcyclists around the nation still remain part of the unlucky majority when it comes …
