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August 2015

Newly announced Honda Project 2&4 set to debut at Frankfurt Motor Show with hybrid car-bike creation.

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Harley-Davidson finally unveiled its much anticipated 2016 model year lineup last week, which will see the addition of a few new models, namely the Dark Custom Iron 883, Dark Custom Forty-Eight, the Softail Slim S, Fat Boy S, and of course, the return of the Road Glide Ultra.

Powered by the 883cc Evolution V-twin, the Iron 883 is intentionally raw and comes with clipped fenders, blacked-out powertrain and exhaust, drag-style handlebars and a solo tuck-and-roll seat cover. Other styling elements include a ribbed air cleaner cover and bullet-hole details on the belt guard, exhaust shields and front fender brace. Handling is improved by new cast aluminum black wheels with machined highlights that reduce unsprung weight by about 5kg. Ride quality gets a boost with a new cartridge-style fork and new emulsion rear shocks with progressive-rate springs and a threaded pre-load adjustment collar.

As for the 2016 Forty Eight, it rolls on a fat 130mm front tire suspended by a new 49mm cartridge fork and accented by a chopped fender. The classic 2.1-gallon peanut fuel features horizontal stripes, a throw-back to 1970s style that’s repeated in the seat stitching, slotted exhaust shields, rear sprocket and belt guard. New lightweight cast-aluminum wheels feature nine split spokes and a solid black finish with machined highlights. A side-mount license plate and combination stop/tail/turn signals keep the rear fender uncluttered.

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And then we have the S Series limited-edition cruisers—the Fat Boy S and Softail Slim S, which are powered by the Screamin’ Eagle Twin Cam 110 engine. Restyled with minimal bright work, the new S Series models offer tough curb appeal, as well as electronic cruise control, ABS and the H-D Factory Security System as standard equipment. The Softail Slim S has a classic, lean bobber style, and its Twin Cam 110 features the Screamin’ Eagle Stage 1 high-flow intake with optimized jet-black over/under dual shotgun mufflers.

On the Fat Boy S, the Twin Cam 110 engine has the Screamin’ Eagle Ventilator intake and optimized jet-black over/under dual shotgun mufflers. It rolls on bullet-hole aluminum disc wheels and features a massive headlamp and nacelle, half-moon rider footboards and a classic five-gallon Fat Bob fuel tank. Slammed suspension and a low-slung seat put the rider just 24.25 inches off the pavement.

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Following a two-year absence from the Harley-Davidson Touring line, the Road Glide Ultra has been updated with enhanced style, comfort and performance, all part of the multi-year, customer-led Project Rushmore product development effort. It features improved aerodynamics, optimized touring ergonomics and the power of the Twin-Cooled High Output Twin Cam 103 V-twin.

The 2016 Road Glide Ultra features all of the Project Rushmore enhancements, including a stout 49mm fork, Reflex Linked Brakes with ABS, sleeker fenders, lighter Enforcer cast aluminum wheels, improved instrument graphics and hand controls. Standard equipment includes cruise control and the BOOM! Box 6.5GT infotainment system with color touch screen, GPS and Bluetooth capability.

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The Twin-Cooled High Output Twin Cam 103 engine combines air cooling and precision liquid cooling to maintain peak performance under the most demanding loads and riding conditions, with 10.7 percent more peak torque than the standard Twin Cam 103 engine.

Passenger accommodations are more generous and restyled luggage includes sleeker hard saddlebags and a new Tour-Pak shape that offers 4 percent more capacity than the previous design.

Rumours have surfaced alleging that Ducati are developing an all-new four-cylinder-powered superbike.

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Honda is very happy to celebrate its 700th wins and now they have prepared all the info you need to know about its racing experience since it first started in 1959. You’ll love this website. Check it out here: http://world.honda.com/MotoGP/700wins/

Khairul Idham Pawi gets an early birthday present when Honda Team Asia announced the Malaysian will make his debut in the Moto3 World Championship as a wildcard at Motorland Aragon this 27th September. (more…)

Renowned Italian suspension maker Marzocchi will cease its operations by year-end as parent company pulls the plug.

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New documentary film ‘Hitting The Apex’ starts six MotoGP all-stars narrated by Brad Pitt.

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BMW F 800 R - RM46,888 (OTR excluding insurance)
BMW F 800 R – RM46,888 (OTR excluding insurance)

7. 2015 BMW F 800 R – RM46,888 (OTR excluding insurance)

The price for anything BMW is never low. This F 800 R breaks that tradition and can be your entry to BMW exciting bikes at RM46,888.

Engine: Inline-2, 4-valve, DOHC

Power: 87hp @ 8,000RPM

Torque: 86Nm @ 6,000RPM

2015 Kawasaki Z250SL - RM15,389 (basic)
2015 Kawasaki Z250SL – RM15,739 (basic)

6. 2015 Kawasaki Z250SLRM15,739 (basic excluding reg, road tax and ins)

A great model expansion from the KLX250 based engine to a naked street bike. Comes with high quality standard as usual from Kawasaki and proven high reliablity KLX250 motard engine. Lowest price in the category so far (not including the China, Taiwan brand).

Engine: Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke 1 Cylinder DOHC

Power: 28hp @ 9,700RPM

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Zaqhwan Zaidi third from left, Khairul Idham Pawi third from right and Zulhelmi Ahmad second from right Reigning Asian SuperSports 600cc and CP130 Champion, Zaqhwan Zaidi and Asia Dream Cup titleholder, Khairul Idham Pawi has officially inked a new contract with Boon Siew Honda Sdn Bhd. This agreement will see both riders continue to pursue their racing careers domestically and internationally with the Japanese marque until 2019. (more…)

Zaqhwan Zaidi third from left, Khairul Idham Pawi third from right and Zulhelmi Ahmad second from rightReigning Asian SuperSports 600cc and CP130 Champion, Zaqhwan Zaidi and Asia Dream Cup titleholder, Khairul Idham Pawi has officially inked a new contract with Boon Siew Honda Sdn Bhd. This agreement will see both riders continue to pursue their racing careers domestically and internationally with the Japanese marque until 2019.

“We are pleased to announce that both Zaqhwan and Khairul Idham had agreed to be part of the Honda family for the next few seasons. We believe these new contracts are in everyone’s best interest,” said Musashi Boon Siew Honda Racing manager, Zulhelmi Ahmad.

“Zaqhwan is one of the best Malaysian riders of his generation. He won the Asian Championship and Cub Prix title last year. It is regrettable his Moto2 campaign at the start of 2015 was brief and difficult but we are convinced he still has the potential to go far. With plans for his future now secure, we hope he can focus on putting together a strong performance for the second half of the season,” he added.  (more…)

New second generation Confederate P51 Combat Fighter is more exotic than the last.

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A useful website about insurance by Bank Negara Malaysia with cooperation by the insurance operator in Malaysia. You can calculate the estimation that you need to pay to get your insurance renewal.  (more…)

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