A report has surfaced online indicating that British media are carrying a story about a possible buy off of MV Augusta by Mercedes-AMG.
The story was first carried by Top Gear UK and if the report is indeed true, then Mercedes-AMG is already well into preparing to make a bid to buy the famous Italian motorcycle producer. (more…)
Kawasaki Motors Malaysia (KMM) had just launched the newly improved KLX150L. Taking feedbacks from customers, Kawasaki decided to updated the KLX150S that was launched to the Malaysian market back in 2009.
The strong points of the bike were kept with things like the slim and rigid perimeter frame along with the highly reliable engine.
The biggest change is the wheels, its bigger now with 21inch up front and 18inch on the rear, both are alloys to keep the weight down. Matched to the new wheels are uptrated forks and a longer swing arm. Also changed to match the new wheel size is the top gear drive on the 5-speed gearbox.
As mentioned the 144cm air-cooled four-stroke engine remains the same but this time it comes with both electric starter and kick starter just in case the battery fails after riding in rough conditions.
In conjunction with the launch, we were given a chance to try the KLX150L for a few laps on the Ulu Yam motorcross track.
The track is 800 metre long with the usual jumps and tight turns typical of a motorcross track. Though only 12hp, the KLX150L was able to chug along with this heavy weight test rider on board.
The steep ramps were easily conquered with either first or second gear and it didn’t bog down so much or get stuck as the big diameter wheels makes it easy to roll over soft sand.
Though said to gain about 50cm of ground clearance, the bike is still low enough for a five-and-a-half foot tall person to flat foot it.
But as good as we were rolling around on the track. Luckily, Kawasaki had brought along their expert rider, Mohammad Kairi Zakaria who is the 2012-2013 FIM Asia Supermoto champion for a proper demo.
It was obvious that though the engine’s 12hp seem puny, but combined with a lightweight body, Kairi was able to catch some air with the KLX150L.
Apart from the track, we were also given the opportunity to try the KLX150L on a short 600metre trail. Though most of the parts were just rolling over ruts and roots, zigzagging between trees which showcases the KLX150L’s small and nimble size makes it ideal for tight trails. Some parts of the trail were a bit harder with deep mud crossing but it was no big deal for the bike.
Jeffrey Lim Chee Sing, GM of KMM is confident that the KLX150L will be more popular then the discontinued KLX150S and targets to be at 2500 units or 25percent of the small 150cc DP segment as compared to 900 units or 19percent on the previous model.
For now the KLX150L comes in two colours, Kawasaki green or black and priced at RM9389.00. A small increase over the previous model.
Sights and sounds of the KTM’s carnival and KTM 390 Duke Battle Malaysia at last weekend’s KBS MAM Kapcai Endurance Series race weekend in Speedway PLUS, Subang. (more…)
After a two-month Ramadhan and Aidil Fitri brake, the KBS MAM Kapcai Endurance series returned with a bang for its third round last weekend in the Speedway PLUS Circuit, Subang. (more…)
The latest bike bistro and detailing centre, H#Pro had just been officially launched on Saturday August 16 by the Deputy Minister of Finance, Datuk Haji Ahmad Haji Maslan. (more…)
Confederate Motorcycles, the American manufacturer of extremely fast, fairing-less bikes has unveiled its latest creation, the Confederate X132 Hellcat Speedster. And it is every bit as manic as the company’s previous creations.
The bike is completely hand-built and is the third generation of Confederate’s Hellcat range. It is powered by a 2,163cc V-twin engine that gives you 121hp and 190Nm of torque.
The bike weighs a hefty 227kg despite being very nearly, completely naked. It features a five-speed gearbox, is chain driven and offers a TIG welded chassis that plays host to a number of carbon fibre and billet aluminium components.
Other features include fully adjustable WP forks, Beringer brakes, BST carbon fibre wheels and a 13.5-litre fuel tank.
More information at http://confederate.com/x132-hellcat-speedster/
Word on the internet grapevine is that KTM will soon be unveiling a baby Adventure model, the KTM 390 Adventure.
Indian motoring website, motorbeam is reporting that the new 390 Adventure will be unveiled at this year’s EICMA show in Milan, and will be manufactured at the company’s Chakan plant in Pune, where the Duke and RC 390 models are already being assembled. (more…)
Have nothing planned for the upcoming Merdeka celebrations (independence day)? We might just have the thing for you; the Road Marshall Club of Malaysia (RSMC) will be hosting the Merdeka Unity Ride 2014, and it is something every available biker should support.
The event is basically a convoy of various bikers from various backgrounds to celebrate the spirit of Malaysia through the love of biking. It also aims to highlight the importance of road safety and to promote the spirit of volunteerism for any cause.
The event is to be held on August 23rd for 8am to 10pm, and 157 bikers will visit 31 locations around the Klang Valley to celebrate Malaysia’s independence, achieved on August 31st, 1957, exactly 57 years ago.
The ride will visit places like the Merdeka Stadium, Tugu Kebangsaan (National Monument), the Petronas Twin Towers, and even areas around Putrajaya. The riders will distribute the Malaysian national flag (Jalur Gemilang), and badges to the public.
If you are interested to join and you ride a 500cc and above motorbike, call 016-222 3853 for details.
The RSMC was established in 2008 and promotes safety among road users for both car drivers and motorcycle riders. The Club also supports various events by offering road safety marshals for marathons and charity runs. It also distributes crash helmets to school children.
The Ducati 1199 Superleggera is peerless. It is basically a road-going replica of Ducati’s MotoGP race bikes. It is beautiful, meticulously detailed, and is built by the same guys who build Dovizioso and Crutchlow’s bikes during their down time from racing.
So one does not simply give up the chance to photograph the Superleggera when a chance is offered to you. And because we were not going to ride or mess around with a bike that costs about RM600,000, we photographed it indoors, pampered it with air-conditioning, and got some hot girls to rub it up gently. Those pictures however are for another time and place. (more…)
Lubricating or oiling the chain, its a must for all chain driven bikes and failure to do so will result in accelerated wear and if not careful a breakdown by a snapped chain. (more…)
If the posting on the KTM RC390′s unofficial Facebook page is of any truth, apparently the long awaited KTM RC 390 is finally going to be officially launched on September 9, 2014 in India. (more…)
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