July 2013

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July 2013

Google Maps with Navigation now available in Malaysia

Finally, Navigation features in Google Maps are now available for Malaysia. This is a good time for it since there are many other GPS devices that are not cheap. Some are priced about RM400. There is also Waze, which is a good free GPS navigation for Android and iPhone user. But Waze has already being bought by Google in last few weeks. I’m hoping that this Google Maps with Navigation will be a good alternative for us to use in Malaysia. Check out your Android phone now and update the Google Maps!

2007 Yamaha Tesseract prototype – hybrid motor quadricycle

A super nice concept from Yamaha from the year of 2007. Featuring V-twin engine with electric motor, hence the hybrid name. Yamaha is pursuing the effort of making a eco mobility vehicle with the fuel-efficiency in mind. They are now making 3-wheel scooter which we might see it in upcoming EICMA.

via: www.motoblog.it/post/227149/yamaha-scooter-a-tre-ruote-in-arrivo-nel-2014

2013 Honda CRF125F

Following the Supermoto-inspired CRF250M, Honda is pleased to announce the introduction of another new member of its CRF family – the CRF125F.

Featuring a low-maintenance air-cooled engine with strong bottom-end torque, manual four-speed gearbox and clutch, a super-tough chassis and CRF450R-inspired bodywork, the CRF125F is the perfect first dirtbike. (more…)

Racy new MV Agusta Brutale Corsa revealed

Super-naked fans rejoice as MV Agusta unveiled its latest iteration of ‘desire’, the 2013 Brutale Corsa. (more…)

Yamaha hints at upcoming LMW

Japanese bikemakers Yamaha have released details of its upcoming Leaning Multi-Wheel (LMW) commuter bike. (more…)

FIM to drop MotoGP claiming rule

The FIM will drop the ‘Claiming Rule’ from the MotoGP regulation books next year. The regulation was initially introduced as a measure at preventing factory teams from entering the sport under the guises of a privateer team. (more…)

MotoGP: De Angelis to replace Spies at Laugna Seca

With American rider Ben Spies still plagued by injury, the Ignite Pramac Ducati team have asked rider Alex De Angelis to take his seat in the upcoming MotoGP round at Laguna Seca. (more…)

Hero MotoCorp buys stake in EBR

India’s largest bikes maker Hero MotoCorp (HMC) has reportedly purchased a 49.2% stake in the American firm, Erik Buell Racing (EBR). (more…)

Alpinestars releases Lorenzo’s crash telemetry

Italian motorcycle apparels firm Alpinestars have released yet another crash data telemetry, this time from Jorge Lorenzo’s collarbone-breaking incident at the Dutch TT not too long ago. (more…)

KTM reveals 1290 Super Duke R Patriot Edition

Austrian motorcycle brand KTM has reportedly announced its plans to reveal a production-ready KTM 1290 Super Duke R at EICMA later this year. The announcement came during the revealing of a new one-off prototype christened as the Super Duke R Patriot Edition. (more…)

Next generation Ducati Monster prototype spied

With EICMA show dates coming closer, manufacturers are already scrambling to finalise their prototypes and products for the show later this year. The first report of such activities come from Ducati as the Bologna-based icon were spotted recently testing a prototype many suspect to be a water-cooled 1198cc Monster naked. (more…)