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Modenas officially launches 2017 Modenas Pulsar RS200, NS200 and V15 – From RM5,989

Modenas has officially pulled the covers off their latest additions to the 2017 line up, the 2017 Modenas Pulsar RS200, Modenas Pulsar NS200 and the Modenas V15.

As predicted, the Pulsar RS200 and NS200 share the same 200cc single-cylinder, SOHC, 4-valve, three-spark system engine that produces 24.5hp and 18.6Nm of torque.

The Modenas V15 comes with a new 150cc DTS-i power plant that produces 11.8hp and 13Nm of torque.

Modenas has finally revealed the highly-anticipated new bikes in the Malaysian market; the 2017 Modenas Pulsar RS200 sports bike, the naked Pulsar NS200 and the retro V15. The launch was held earlier today at the Setia City Convention Centre located in Setia Alam. (more…)

Nicky Hayden Updates from the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team

Nicky Hayden was involved in a major road accident which left him with severe pelvic, head and chest trauma while out on a cycling training session in Rimini, Italy.

The 2006 MotoGP World Champion was then transported to Maurizio Bufalini Hospital in Cesena under their intensive care unit.

He is said to have suffered a serious polytrauma with subsequent serious cerebral damage.

As most of you might already have heard, the 2006 MotoGP World Champion and current WorldSBK factory rider for the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team Nicky Hayden was involved in a terrible accident while training in Italy. (more…)

BMW Motorrad release prices for 2018 BMW G310R and K1600GTL – RM20,534* and RM110,647*

BMW Motorrad has released their latest pricing for four of their 2018 models; K1600B Bagger, K1600GT, K1600GTL and the highly-anticipated G310R.

While BMW Motorrad Malaysia has finalized the prices for the K1600B Bagger and K1600GT, we are only seeing the US prices for the K1600GTL and G310R for the very first time.

The 2018 BMW K1600GTL and G310R are priced at $25,595 (around RM110,647) and $4,750 (around RM20,534)*

*Prices stated for the US market after direct conversion without tax, insurance or GST.

BMW Motorrad has finally released the official prices for four of their 2018 models including two models which have not been labelled with any figures before until yesterday. The recommended prices for three of their 2018 models in the US are as follows (note: the prices stated below are of direct conversion without adding tax, insurance or GST): (more…)

BREAKING NEWS: Here are the Three New Modenas Bikes; 2017 Modenas Pulsar RS200, NS200 and V15

Based on reliable sources, these are the new bikes from Modenas; the 2017 Modenas Pulsar RS200, NS200 and V15.

Both the RS200 and NS200 come with a single-cylinder, SOHC, 4-valve engine with liquid cooling, fuel injection and three spark technologies to produce 24.5hp and 18.6Nm of torque.

The retro-looking V15 is powered by a brand new 150cc DTS-i engine that churns out 11.8hp and 13Nm of torque.

The wait is over folks. We’ve managed to get our hands on some very reliable information regarding the three new Modenas models that will be launched tomorrow – the new 2017 Modenas Pulsar RS200, Pulsar NS200 and the V15. (more…)

New MV Agusta RVS Teaser released – Is this the new Brutale 1200?

MV Agusta has released a new trailer showcasing a brand new bike lurking in the dark with the letter “RVS” milled into an aluminium block.

The RVS stands for “Reparto Veicoli Speciali” which means “Special Vehicles Department” or Special Vehicles Operations”.

It was stated earlier this year that the firm is currently working on a four-cylinder, 1,200cc Brutale which has the potential to be the very same bike in the video.

MV Agusta has officially released a very short but exciting thriller just a couple of days ago. In a very simple 37 second video, it can be seen that the letters ‘RVS’ is milled on a solid aluminium block which stands for “Reparto Veicoli Speciali” which means “Special Vehicles Department” or Special Vehicles Operations”. (more…)

2006 MotoGP Champion Nicky Hayden involved in Serious Road Accident

The 2006 MotoGP Champion and current WorldSBK rider for Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team was involved in a serious road condition in Italy early yesterday.

The 35 year old was on a cycling training session when he was hit by the car which caused severe head and chest trauma

Hayden is currently being treated at a local hospital near Rimini, Italy. Show your support in social medias by using the hashtag #GoNicky.

The 2006 MotoGP Champion and current WorldSBK factory rider for the Red Bull Honda team Nicky Hayden was involved in a serious road accident in Italy. According Motorsport.com, the 35 year old was reported to have gone cycling with his friends in Rimini, Italy when the unfortunate incident occurred. (more…)

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