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Rossi goes old school with 2018 AGV Pista GP R

Nine-time MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi has unveiled his latest 2018 AGV Pista GP R.

Following the two-year contract renewal with Movistar Yamaha, the 39-year-old showcased a very retro-looking helmet.

With a minimalistic approach, his 2018 helmet was inspired by helmets used in Formula 1 back in the 70s and 80s.

Following the recent announcement of his two-year contract renewal with the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP team, nine-time MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi introduced his latest 2018 AGV Pista GP R livery. The latest design showcases something very different from the norm where the 39-year-old went with the ‘old school’ appeal. (more…)

MotoGP: Valentino Rossi will race until 2020!

Valentino Rossi just signed a two-year contract with the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP squad.

This means that the nine-time world champion will race until the end of 2020.

In 2020, Rossi would’ve raced for 25 seasons where 15 of those are with Yamaha.

Good news to all Rossi fans out there. Valentino Rossi has signed a brand new two-year deal with his current Movistar Yamaha MotoGP team which will see the Italian racing until the end of 2020! This also means that by the end of this contract, Rossi would have raced with Yamaha for 15 years out of an astonishing 25 seasons he has been on the grid. (more…)

2018 Vespa GTS Super 300 launched! RM27,072

Naza Premira Sdn Bhd has officially unveiled the 2018 Vespa GTS Super 300 earlier today.

Powered by their latest 278cc Quasar single-cylinder engine, the latest Vespa addition embodies both heritage and latest riding technology.

The 2018 Vespa GTS Super 300 is available at RM27,072.40 (basic price with GST).

Naza Premira Sdn Bhd, the sole custodian of the Vespa brand here in Malaysia has officially launched the 2018 Vespa GTS Super 300 or otherwise known as the GTS Super 300 Quasar. The unveiling was held at the MyTown Shopping Centre located in Kuala Lumpur earlier today. (more…)

Say goodbye to the MV Agusta F4 superbike

MV Agusta stated that they’ll be stopping the current MV Agusta F4 by the end of 2018.

The next MV Agusta superbike will only come after 2020 where the brand is going to focus on other new four-cylinder models first.

According to MV Agusta CEO, the new superbike will come but it will be a completely new machine instead of the iconic F4.

Hold on to your hats because things are about to get ‘not so good’ for MV Agusta. The Italian premium bike manufacturer is saying goodbye to their MV Agusta F4 superbike. Due to a few complications, the highly-anticipated new F4 has been pushed back and it breaks a few more chains connected to it. (more…)

Sultan of Johor’s private vehicle collection coming to Malaysia Bike Week

The Malaysia Bike Week 2018 (MBW2018) will be displaying the Sultan of Johor’s private vehicle collection.

From Harley-Davidson to classic vehicles, his private collection is known to be one of the best in the world.

The MBW2018 is happening next weekend (23-25 March 2018) at MAEPS Serdang.

In conjunction with the upcoming Malaysia Bike Week 2018 (MBW2018) next weekend from 23 to 25 March 2018, a lot of great things will be happening at the Malaysia Agro Exhibition Park Serdang (MAEPS). Attendees to the event will get a very special treat as the Sultan of Johor’s very own private vehicle collection will be on display. (more…)

1200cc Triumph Street Scrambler caught on camera?

Some spy shots of what seems to be the 1200cc Triumph Street Scrambler have been going around online.

The new Street Scrambler is rumoured to have a much bigger 1200cc parallel-twin engine similar to the one used in the Bobber.

Other noticeable features include Brembo brakes, Showa USD forks, rear Ohlins shocks and other off-road parts.

The latest report by MCN has indicated that Triumph Motorcycles are well in their way in the testing phase of producing their latest range of modern classic motorcycles. Their latest spy shots also showed that a 1200cc Triumph Street Scrambler might just be one of many on the drawing board. (more…)

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