BMW spending 9 million euros to boost Thai output
To meet growing demand in Thailand, BMW is spending nine million euros (RM38.6 million) to expand its plant and upgrade its logistics system in the Land of Smiles, Bangkok Post reports. "The …
Thai-built BMW F 800 R and F 800 GS – RM64k-77k
In case you aren't already aware of it, the BMW F 800 R and F 800 GS are now available in Malaysia – the two Thai-assembled models roll in priced at RM63,800 …
Highway R&R stops to be ‘No Smoking’ zones – MOH
Smokers, take note. All highway R&R stops are set to be gazetted as “No Smoking” zones by the end of this year. This was announced by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. …
Motorists’ attitudes to blame for accident spike – JKJR
The Road Safety Department (JKJR) says that rising road accident rates are caused, among other things, by the attitudes of road users who believe that it would not happen to them. National …
Ducati 1199 Panigale Championship Edition, 10 units
The Ducati 1199 Panigale Championship Edition was launched at the World Superbike Championship (WSBK) race at Sepang last weekend, unveiled by Ducati WSBK riders Chaz Davies and Davide Giugliano. Based on the …
Ducati wheels out the new Monster 821 with 112 hp
A new monster has been unleashed by the boys from Bologna. The new Ducati Monster 821 is a mid-size addition to the third-generation iconic naked bike range, following the unveiling of the …
Michelin to be sole MotoGP tyre supplier from 2016
Dorna Sports, promoter and organiser of the MotoGP World Championship, has announced that Michelin will be the sole supplier of tyres to teams participating in the series from 2016. The official MotoGP …
Bell & Ross B-Rocket on display at Colette boutique
The upscale Colette concept store at Rue Saint-Honoré in Paris has played host to the striking Bell & Ross B-Rocket one-off motorcycle, as well as the BR 01 and BR 03 B-Rocket …
Shell Advance AX 5 4T 15W40 Scooter Oil launched
Shell launched the new Shell Advance AX 5 4T 15W40 Scooter Oil today. Specially designed for four-stroke scooter engines, the AX 5 is made to protect scooter engines operating in high-stress, stop-start …
Vespa LXV 150 3V launched: Retro looks, fuel injection
Naza Premira, the sole importer and distributor of Vespa bikes in Malaysia, officially launched the Vespa LXV 150 3V today. CBU imported from Hanoi, Vietnam, the LXV 150 3V combines retro looks …
Bell & Ross B-Rocket concept inspired by ’60s jets
Not one to pass on an opportunity to connect with its aeronautical roots, Bell & Ross has once again teamed up with British Harley-Davidson customiser Shaw Speed and Custom to build the …
Honda NM4 Vultus – inspired by anime and manga
Say konnichiwa to the Honda NM4 Vultus, a cool-looking two-wheeler that's turned up at the Osaka Motorcycle Show and which the Japanese company intends to put into production. Created by a young …
Lotus C-01 motorcycle debuts with 200 hp 1.2L V-twin
It took a while longer than planned, but the Lotus C-01, the first product of Lotus Motorcycles, is now ready to take to the streets. It’s breathtaking isn’t it? The C-01 will …
MyLesen to be implemented in every state from April
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) will begin implementing the MyLesen programme in every state from April, to enable more people to have motorcycle licences, reports Bernama. The programme will introduce the Driver's …
Limited-edition Ducati 1199 Superleggera, RM488,888
Next Bike Sdn Bhd recently opened its latest Ducati store in Pavilion KL, where it also showed off the Ducati 1199 Superleggera. The limited-edition superbike, which is on display at the shopping …
Naza launches Victory Motorcycles brand in Malaysia
The Naza Group, via its subsidiary Harmony Fabulous Sdn Bhd, officially launched the Victory Motorcycles brand in Malaysia today, with Deputy Minister of Finance Datuk Ahmad Mazlan doing the honours. The 15-year …
BMW S1000R – new naked bike based on the S1000RR
This is the new BMW S 1000 R, a new naked bike derived from the S 1000 RR superbike. Fairings have been removed, and the engine has been reworked for better low- …
Caterham Group launches Caterham Bikes division
That's right, Caterham is putting two wheels on the roads for the first time! The Caterham Bikes division has been launched by Caterham Group at the International Motorcycle Exhibition in Milan, following …
Three lucky bikers win Honda CBR250Rs from Shell
Three lucky guys recently took home a Honda CBR250R finished in eye-catching Shell Advance livery each. Penangnite Abdul Rohim Salleh, 26; Shahbudin Saad, 51, from Sungai Petani; and Phan Chin Siong, 26, …
Shell Advance to introduce limited edition states stickers – 14 ‘Ujang’ and ‘APO?’ decals in collection
This one is for all Ujang and APO? fans. Motorcycle lubricant brand Shell Advance will be introducing a limited edition collection of 14 die-cut stickers, each representing a state in Malaysia. The …
