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Biggest & Loudest Bike Gathering, SuperGT 2013

After two successful Supercar gatherings during the SuperGT, it was now time for JPM Motorsport to pay tribute to all you BigBikers in Malaysia. It was our pleasure to be invited to cover (more…)

Custom Aprilia: Meet the Vilner Stingray

Renowned automotive custom designers Vilner have taken another (rare) step into the world of motorcycles. The result: a heavily customised Aprilia Tuono aptly named the Stingray.

The Stingray’s transformation from its Tuono base-bike is pretty extensive. It sports a brand new set of fenders, redesigned headlamps and turn signals with LEDs, new side spoilers with two-vents carved in each, tinted/smoked rear lamps, and a redesigned fuel tank. Topping it off, Vilner has reupholstered the seats on the Stingray, re-sprayed the wheels, painted parts of the Tuono’s frame in black, repositioned the license plate holders, and extended the Tuono’s orginal fork and driving chain length by 150mm. (more…)

Wayne Rooney designs custom chopper

“Hate it, or love, the underdogs still on top”, rapped The Game and 50 cent in ‘hate it, or love it’, a song off the game’s earlier albums. For Wayne Rooney haters, that one line cannot be more true. (more…)

The coolest BMW R1200R

What is it: A super cool 2008 BMW R1200R (more…)

For all two wheeling socialites – KL Bike Week ’12

Returning for its fifth instalment, KL Bike Week 2012 (KLBW12) was held just last month at the open-air parking lot, opposite the KLCC shopping centre. The two-day event opened its grounds to visiting bikers and enthusiasts early on Friday morning. (more…)

Bikes Republic attends World Ducati Week (WDW) 2012 – Misano, Italy

Attending the World Ducati Week in Misano, Italy, was probably one of the highlights of 2012. Here we look back at some of our favourite moments, bikes, and pictures from the event that attracted the largest gathering of Ducatisti from all across the planet.

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