EICMA 2021: Niu shows YQi hybrid, MQI GT e-scooters
Niu YQi Hybrid Concept During the 2021 EICMA show in Italy, China e-scooter maker Niu showcased two upcoming electric scooter (e-scooter models), the Niu MQi GT Evo as well as the YQi …
2022 Yamaha R15 V4 enters Indonesian market
After its debut in the India market, Malaysia's ASEAN neighbour Indonesia now gets the fourth generation (or V4 as commonly referred to) 2022 Yamaha R15. Known in the Indonesia market as the …
2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT – Sport-tourer updated with seven-inch TFT display, turn-by-turn navigation
KTM has updated its 1290 Super Duke-based sport tourer, the 1290 Super Duke GT with new electronic equipment, whilst carrying over most of the outgoing model's main specification on its chrome-moly tubular …
EICMA 2021: MV Agusta Lucky Explorer 9.5 and 5.5 adventure models inspired by Cagiva Elefant rally bike
MV Agusta has been expected to roll out an adventure model offering this year, though the Italian manufacturer brought the surprise showing of not one, but two new adventure models to the …
EICMA 2021: Kawasaki H2SX gets electronic upgrades
For the 2022 model year, the Kawasaki H2SX hyper sports-tourer gets a slew of upgrades, notably in the electronics and riding aids department. This serves to make the H2SX what Kawasaki claims …
EICMA 2021: Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello unveiled
Marking a return to its sportsbike heritage is the 2021 Moto Guzzi V100 Mandello, unveiled at the EICMA show in Italy. The V100 Mandello brings things up-to-date for Moto Guzzi, with semi-active …
Singapore’s GSS Energy acquires Edison Motors Thailand, to produce Iso Uno-X electric scooter
With GSS Energy of Singapore acquiring Edison Motors of Thailand, it appears Malaysia's ASEAN neighbour is pushing hard for a move towards personal electric mobility. The purchase of Edison, an electric motorcycle …
EICMA 2021: 2022 Kawasaki Versys 650 gains traction control, 4.3-inch TFT display; Tourer pack for Europe
The Kawasaki Versys 650 middleweight touring motorcycle has been given an update for the 2022 model year. It may not be apparent at first, however all panels save for the front mudguard …
2022 Ducati Panigale V4 debuts – 215.5 hp, revised gearing; updates for improved on-track performance
Ducati has premiered the 2022 Panigale V4 superbike with its latest batch of updates, bringing improvements in the areas of aerodynamics, engine, chassis and electronics. This is aimed at offering even greater …
EICMA 2021: Suzuki Katana – 152 PS and Euro 5 compliant, improved electronics, two-way quickshifter
The Suzuki Katana GSX-S1000S has received a refresh for the 2022 model year following the current bike's original debut in October 2018, itself a 21st-century reprise of the Hans Muth-penned original GSX-1100S …
Porsche buys majority stake in Rimac’s Greyp e-bikes
Calling it an effort to broaden its electric and digital offerings, Porsche has purchased a majority shareholding in Croatian electric bicycle (e-bike) maker Greyp. Currently, Porsche owns a 10% share of Greyp …
EICMA 2021: Aprilia Tuono 660 Factory – 100 hp, 181 kg kerb weight; six-axis IMU brings cornering ABS
Just a little under a year after the premiere of the Aprilia Tuono 660 middleweight roadster comes this; the Tuono 660 Factory. As with its litre-plus category seniors the RSV4 and Tuono …
EICMA 2021: Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition debuts
Yamaha enters this year's edition of the EICMA expo with the Tenere 700 Rally Edition. As its name suggests, this uses the Tenere 700 as its base for the addition of specific …
EICMA 2021: Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP 30th Anniversary joins ’22 update for stronger acceleration
The Honda Fireblade nameplate enters its 30th year of production with the 2022 model year update of the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP, which is joined by the 30th Anniversary Edition commemorative model seen …
EICMA 2021: Honda ADV350 – 330 cc adventure-styled scooter with app-based Smartphone Voice Control
The Honda ADV350 joins the Japanese manufacturer's line-up of adventure-styled scooters, which is currently comprised of the DCT gearbox-equipped 745 cc X-ADV, and the ADV150. Motive power for the ADV350 comes from …
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT on sale in Malaysia – RM69,498
Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) has officially announced pricing for the 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, which starts from RM69,498 excluding insurance. The upright sport-touring motorcycle comes in two colours - Redline …
2021 Aveta V13R now in Malaysian market, RM6,688
Coming into Malaysia under the banner of Aveta Global Marketing is the 2021 Aveta V13R kapchai, or underbone motorcycle, priced at RM6,688. Pricing does not include road tax, insurance and registration and …
2022 Yamaha R6 Race, R6 GYTR – two for the track
With racing very much in Yamaha's corporate DNA since 1955, the release of the 2022 Yamaha R6 Race and R6 GYTR racetrack only middleweights continue that tradition. Deliveries of the R6 Race …
2021 Yamaha MT-09 in Malaysia – 117 hp; RM54,998
One year on from the global premiere of the extensively revamped 2021 Yamaha MT-09, which has made its Malaysian market entrance priced at RM54,998 excluding insurance. Now, we can bring you a …
2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT in Malaysia – RM69,498
Alongside the Malaysian-market launch of the Yamaha TMax 560 scooter last month was the preview of the Yamaha Tracer 9 GT. While the MT-09 naked bike has been previewed with a price …
