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2018 Ducati Monster 821 unveiled – Now with TFT display!

Ducati has revealed their latest 2018 Ducati Monster 821 as a sneak preview for all Ducati enthusiasts.

As part of the model’s 25^th anniversary, the new 821 is heavily inspired by the first ever Monster 900 as well the powerful Monster 1200.

The new 2018 Monster 821 features a TFT display and Ducati Safety Pack which includes Bosch ABS, Ducati Traction Control and selectable Riding Modes.

The first of five new Ducati models for 2018 has been unveiled, folks. The red Italian manufacturer from Borgo Panigale has unveiled their latest 2018 Ducati Monster 821 in conjunction with the model’s 25^th anniversary. (more…)

Triumph Motorcycles will open Visitor Experience Centre and factory tour

Triumph Motorcycles will launch their very own special Visitor Experience centre this coming 1 November 2017.

Located within Triumph’s Hinckley factory in Leicestershire, England, visitors will also be able to experience the factory itself through an organised walkthrough.

The Visitor Experience is free to enter but if you’re interest to join the 90-minute factory tour, just book your slot for only £15 (around RM83.80).

Triumph Motorcycles has announced that they will open a very special Visitor Experience hub this 1 November 2017 which will allow all Triumph and other motoring enthusiasts to get into the action of their beloved motorcycle manufacturer. (more…)

Lorenzo Upset at Zarco’s Pass

Jorge Lorenzo is upset at Johann Zarco
Lorenzo cited Zarco for being too aggressive
Zarco defended his move as just racing

Jorge Lorenzo is upset at Johann Zarco’s pass on him in the early stages of the Japanese GP. To the former, the move on him by the triple Moto2 Champion was dangerous, which caused a get-together at the corner exit.

Lorenzo likened Zarco to playing a game on the PlayStation. “You saw what happened,” said Lorenzo. “It’s not the first time he’s done this kind of thing – with me but also with two or three other riders. But he keeps doing it as though he’s playing on the PlayStation on time attack, like there’s no one at the side; very aggressive. I went to his box but he doesn’t understand he’s doing something bad and he won’t change. Someone should tell him to be more calm. He thinks he’s right and doing good, and that you or we need to be careful – not that he has to calm down. I would like to speak with the Safety Commission to see what we can do, because something could happen in future.”

That was CLOSE! Maybe too close? JZ5 barges his way through on JL99!#JapaneseGP pic.twitter.com/ANR2uLy764

— MotoGP™??? (@MotoGP) 15 October 2017

Lorenzo was perhaps pointing to the incident at Austin this year, although it was Valentino Rossi at the receiving end of Zarco’s “aggression.”

“I was confident with the front so in Turn 9 I could attack,” explained the Frenchman. “Then he tried to stay on the outside but when I went out the corner I didn’t see him, I didn’t think he could be there and we touched because of my acceleration I went normally on my line and we touched each other. It was quite a strong touch but it was normal in the race. Because I was on the inside I got the advantage. Nobody crashed is the good thing.”

Zarco had started from pole, his second of the year, but slipped back to finish the race in eighth. Lorenzo struggled with rear grip initially but was able to rally and finish sixth.

Kawasaki H2R and H2 Elite Squad

Kawasaki H2R, H2 Elite Squad attends to the premium H2R and H2 owners
Set up with the launch of the Ninja H2R and Ninja H2
The Elite Squad transports the Ninja H2R/H2 to the Kawasaki Exclusive Service Centre for expert care and repair

By now, the Kawasaki Ninja H2R and Ninja H2 have established themselves as being the most powerful production motorcycles being sold to the general public.

But the Kawasaki H2R and its H2 sibling are not just about an extremely powerful supercharged engine stuffed into a frame. No, the H2 and H2R represents the pinnacle of mechanical engineering. Being so earns Kawasaki Heavy Industry’s (KHI) revered “River Mark” – the mark of excellence for innovations with historic significance. Kawasaki isn’t wrong when they are promoted as “Built Beyond Belief.”

As such, the track-only H2 and road-going H2R are premium products, hence the owners of the products expect premium service.

In this sense, Kawasaki Motors (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., KESB created the Kawasaki H2R and H2 Elite Squad. The Elite Squad was activated as soon as the first units of the Ninja H2R and Ninja H2 were handed over (click here for our coverage on the ceremony).

A H2R or H2 owner may call 03-5566 5662 to book an appointment. The Kawasaki H2R and H2 Elite Squad will then arrive at a location specified by the owner, pick up the bike and deliver it to the Kawasaki Exclusive Service Centre (KESC) for expert maintenance or repair.

The Elite Squad transports the H2R or H2 inside an enclosed van, to ensure safety and your privacy.

All KESCs are equipped with comprehensive equipment, including special tools and electronic diagnosis equipment that are unavailable at non-official workshops. Similarly, the personnel at KESC are specially trained to handle the maintenance and repair of the special H2R and H2. That in itself is great assurance that your H2R or H2 is well taken care of.

KESB quotes RM159.00 within the first 30km. However, if the owner requires a pick-up service only outside the 30km radius, an additional charge of RM1.38/km is levied; while for pick-up and return service, an additional RM1.17/km is charged.

Please visit Kawasaki Motors (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.’s official webpage for more information.

MotoGP: KTM confirms both Bradley Smith and Pol Espargaro for 2018

The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team has confirmed that both their current riders Bradley Smith and Pol Espargaro will continue their MotoGP efforts in 2018.

Both riders including their test rider Mika Kallio will continue to develop their KTM RC16 MotoGP machinery to be more competitive come next season.

The best result that they had so far was with Mika Kallio as a wildcard entry during the Austrian GP where he finished in the top ten.

KTM has released a press release regarding the future of their current MotoGP riders Bradley Smith and Pol Espargaro. They have confirmed that both riders will continue their MotoGP efforts with the Austrian factory squad for another season in 2018. (more…)

Dubai Police Task Force will soon feature HOVERBIKES?

Some say that the Dubai Police will soon employ the assistance of hoverbikes as part of their task force in the near future.

According to Russian company Hoversurf International, their specially-made hoverbike has passed extreme tests when it comes to heat and dust.

The electric-powered single-seat machine uses four mini helicopter propellers that is able to carry around 300kg while going at 40km/h for over 25 minutes at a time.

The future is now, ladies and gentlemen. According to the folks over at Hoversurf International, they will soon provide a few of their groundbreaking hoverbikes to the Dubai Police task force. This particular model will be based on their very successful Scorpion (S-3) concept. (more…)

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Ducati has revealed their latest 2018 Ducati Monster 821 as a sneak preview for all Ducati enthusiasts.

As part of the model’s 25th anniversary, the new 821 is heavily inspired by the first ever Monster 900 as well the powerful Monster 1200.

The new 2018 Monster 821 features a TFT display and Ducati Safety Pack which includes Bosch ABS, Ducati Traction Control and selectable Riding Modes.

Triumph Motorcycles will launch their very own special Visitor Experience centre this coming 1 November 2017.

Located within Triumph’s Hinckley factory in Leicestershire, England, visitors will also be able to experience the factory itself through an organised walkthrough.

The Visitor Experience is free to enter but if you’re interest to join the 90-minute factory tour, just book your slot for only £15 (around RM83.80).

Jorge Lorenzo is upset at Johann Zarco

Lorenzo cited Zarco for being too aggressive

Zarco defended his move as just racing

Kawasaki H2R, H2 Elite Squad attends to the premium H2R and H2 owners

Set up with the launch of the Ninja H2R and Ninja H2

The Elite Squad transports the Ninja H2R/H2 to the Kawasaki Exclusive Service Centre for expert care and repair