How much difference is the KTM RC200 vs RC250? KTM website actually enables you to compare the specs of the bike you choose. In this case, I have check out the RC200 vs RC250 and added the Duke 250 just to see what else is different.

One of the most important thing that we want to see is how much the power differs and what is the bore x stroke comparison of the RC200 and RC250.

We can see that the KTM RC200 produces 25hp, while the RC250 comes with bigger output as expected at 31hp. That is 6hp increase which can provides better room for acceleration and enjoyment. The RC200 top speed is at 135km/h (as told by my RC200 rider friend), so, we can expect the RC250 to be topped at 150km/h maybe?  (more…)

Kapar Motors has updated in their FB page about the price of the Yamaha YZF-R25 in Malaysia at RM19,783. YZF-R25 comes with 2-cylinder parallel twin engine that produces 35.5PS which is a respected output from a 250cc bike.

UPDATE I (9/4/2015): It seems the rumors is true, RM19,783 is already included the 6% GST.

 UPDATE II (10/4/2015): Some shops are showing the price of the YZF-R25 at RM21,200 on the road.

April 3rd, Sepang: Former Moto2 contender, Yuki Takahashi lived up to his name as he stormed to the top of the SuperSports 600cc timesheets on Day Three of the 2015 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship pre-season test at the Sepang Circuit today.

Having spent the past two days adapting to the Honda CBR600R machine, Takahashi delivered the flying lap of 1’05.459s late into the eighth and final test session, edging out Japanese compatriots, Yuki Ito (PETRONAS Hong Leong Yamaha) and Makoto Inagaki (Akeno Speed Racing) who clocked 1’05.471s and 1’05.475s respectively.

Takahashi’s teammate, Zamri Baba was fourth quickest for the day with 1’05.476s on Day Three before crashing out with 20 minutes left on the clock while Yudhistira (Manual Tech KYT Kawasaki) completed the top five with 1’05.503s.  (more…)