Motorcycle news, Motorcycle reviews from Malaysia, Asia and the world

Bikesrepublic

Latest News

Custom Yamaha XJR1300 flat tracker for Valentino Rossi!

A special custom Yamaha XJR1300 flat tracker was made for Movistar Yamaha MotoGP rider, Valentino Rossi.

Nicknamed “Mya”, the custom Yamaha flat tracker was built and designed by the folks from the VR46 Riders Academy together with master designer, Rodolfo Frascoli.

The custom XJR1300 comes with R1 headlights, Ohlins suspension, Akrapovic double-barrel exhaust and a set of 19-inch spoke wheels.

What would be the perfect gift for a nine-time MotoGP world champion with a legion of fans around the globe? It’s a pretty daunting task for anyone brave enough to try but the boys and girls over at VR46 Riders Academy pulled off something quite magnificent for their one and only big boss, Valentino Rossi. (more…)

2018 MV Agusta Brutale 800 RC unveiled

The latest addition into the RC family was unveiled as the 2018 MV Agusta Brutale 800 RC.

Unveiled at EICMA 2017, the limited edition Brutale is now Euro4-compliant thanks to a reworked engine that produces 150hp and 87Nm of torque.

Only 350 units will be available and each one will come with a Reparto Corse Kit which allows the owner to bump up the power to 150hp thanks to a couple of racing parts.

Together with the introduction of the 2018 MV Agusta Dragster 800 RR, Brutale 800 RR Pirelli edition and a few more rarities displayed during the recent EICMA motorcycle expo in Milan, the premium bike manufacturer unveiled their super limited 2018 MV Agusta Brutale RC. (more…)

Boon Siew Honda launches updated 2017 Honda BeAT – RM5,724!

Boon Siew Honda (BSH) has just announced the updated 2017 Honda BeAT scooter with a brand new Space Magenta Metallic colour.

Together with fresh paint and graffiti stripes, the new Honda BeAT comes with a set of new 14-inch wheels.

BSH has priced the updated 2017 Honda BeAT at RM5,724 (basic price with GST).

Boon Siew Honda (BSH) is happy to announce that their current 2017 Honda BeAT will be receiving some fresh paint and graffiti stripes to further enhance the scooter’s visual package. The reliable and affordable scooter option by BSH will help to cater to the requests of many young Malaysian individuals who are looking for that perfect and stylish first two-wheeler. (more…)

KTM will start manufacturing Husqvarna bikes in India by 2020

KTM motorcycles which are manufactured in India by Bajaj Auto will start producing Husqvarna bikes by the year 2020.

The plant which is located in Chakan is currently manufacturing over 100,000 units of KTM bikes particularly the 125 Duke, 390 Duke, RC125 and RC390.

Bajaj plans to double those numbers when they start producing the highly-awaited 2017 Husqvarna 401 series by the end of 2019.

Austria’s leading motorcycle manufacturer KTM has big plans for 2020 which involves total global domination with the assistance from India’s Bajaj Auto. Part of their plan is to start rolling out Husqvarna bikes at the Chakan manufacturing plant by the end of 2019. (more…)

MV Agusta releases special edition 2018 MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR Pirelli

A brand new partnership between MV Agusta and Pirelli has resulted in the production of the 2018 MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR Pirelli model.

The Brutale 800 RR Pirelli edition comes with a specially-designed paintjob and a few other parts taken from their F4 superbike.

There will two colours available; matte black plus red and grey plus blue.

MV Agusta has signed an official agreement with major tyre manufacturer Pirelli as the brand’s sole tyre supplier. To celebrate this momentous occasion, the premium Italian brand has launched the very limited 2018 MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR with special Pirelli graphics. (more…)

2018 MV Agusta Dragster 800 RR – “The High-end Hooligan”

The 2018 MV Agusta Dragster 800 RR has gone unnoticed during the recent EICMA 2017 held in Milan, Italy just last week.

The RR badge has been embedded with the new Dragster thanks to a number of upgrades including its now Euro4-compliant 798cc, inline-three cylinder engine.

The new Brutale 800 RR produces 140hp and 86Nm of maximum torque together will a tonne of electronic updates.

During the hustle and bustle of the 2017 International Milan Motorcycle Show that is EICMA in Italy last week, we we’re so overwhelmed with all the new bikes that it was nearly impossible to take notice of all the things that were either presented or displayed. One prime example was the 2018 MV Agusta Dragster 800 RR, a completely new bike for 2018. (more…)

Follow us on Facebook

Follow us on YouTube