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HLYM launches 2017 Yamaha Y125ZR Special Limited MotoGP Edition

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) Malaysia has released a very unique 2017 Yamaha Y125ZR Special Limited MotoGP Edition in conjunction with this year’s Malaysian MotoGP round in October.

The Yamaha Y125ZR comes in the Movistar Yamaha colours and all new owners will receive a special limited box that includes a genuine certificate, customised T-shirt, arm sleeves and a special collectible photo card of the bike.

HLYM has set the price at RM8,846.76 (basic price with GST) and the very limited edition Y125ZR is already available in the market now.

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) Malaysia has launched their latest 2017 Yamaha Y125ZR Special Limited MotoGP Edition as we get closer to the Malaysian MotoGP round that’s going to be held at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) at the end of October. (more…)

Check out this Nissan Skyline powered custom cruiser!

Mr Andul Rashid Ismail aka “Acid Welding” has created a Nissan Skyline powered custom cruiser as part of a personal project for this year’s Art of Speed festival.

The ultimate custom cruiser powered by an RB20 engine taken from Acid’s Volvo drift car started off as just an idea when he couldn’t get a good deal for the car.

The project was able to materialise with the help of his 21 year old teenage son together with some determination, passion and good ol’ know-how to build the “RB20 Monster”.

Yes, you read that right. Somewhere in Malaysia, there’s a monstrous Nissan Skyline powered custom cruiser being completed because why not, right? Photos of the “RB20 Monster” have been frequently popping up in various social media platforms and our very good friends from [button color=”” size=”” type=”3d” target=”blank” link=”http://careta.my/”]Careta.my[/button] decided to hunt down this beast and its maker. (more…)

MotoGP: Alvaro Bautista will stay with Aspar for 2018 season

The 2018 MotoGP season has confirmed that Alvaro Bautista will continue racing with his current Aspar Team outfit for yet another season next year.

The 32 year old Spaniard has been consistent so far in the first half of 2017 finishing as high as fourth back in Argentina and other top 10 finishes.

Bautista will be riding the Ducati Desmosedici GP17 in the 2018 season with the team’s second rider still waiting to be confirmed.

The MotoGP Aspar Team has confirmed that their star rider Alvaro Bautista will remain with them for another season. It was yesterday when the team has extended their contract with the 32 year old Spaniard who has been quite consistent so far in this year’s 2017 season. (more…)

Have you seen this TURBOCHARGED Ducati Diavel?

In a recent Motorcycle.com feature, they tested a wild turbocharged Ducati Diavel from Australia proudly modified by S&R Pro.

The owner, Blake Saville, wanted to switch to a much suited bike for his big size and weight but a stock 2015 Ducati Diavel isn’t going to be enough to float his boat.

At the crank, his custom-made turbocharged Diavel churns out a whopping 225hp and 280Nm of gut-wrenching torque.

A recent feature on [button color=”” size=”” type=”3d” target=”blank” link=”http://www.motorcycle.com/”]Motorcycle.com[/button] caught our deepest, darkest interested with a very brutally direct title “Tested: 225HP Ducati Diavel Turbo”. That got our blood boiling with excitement and they weren’t kidding at all when they wrote that. (more…)

2017 Yamaha NVX appears in Movistar Yamaha & Monster Yamaha Tech 3 colours

During last weekend’s Malaysian Cub Prix round held at MAEPS Serdang, Hong Leong Yamaha Motors (HLYM) Malaysia proudly displayed their 2017 Yamaha NVX for the first time in public.

The grand booth was dedicated to promoting their latest scooter offering including a stunt show using the modified Yamaha NVX Challenge race scooter by their stunt rider known as Gaban.

The most interesting bikes in display were the Yamaha NVX covered in the Movistar Yamaha as well as the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 colours.

Those who are in the know regarding the Malaysian Cub Prix national race series will also be familiar with the very special ‘Mall Area’ setup for manufacturers, companies and establishments to publicly display and promote all their goods, merchandises and services. (more…)

2017 Indian Scout Bobber “Thunder Black” unveiled

The latest 2017 Indian Scout Bobber has been recently introduced to the cruiser market.

Blacked out in the “Thunder Black” colourway, the new Indian Scout Bobber comes with chopped front and rear fenders together with other Bobber characteristics.

At the heart of the Bobber, the 69-cubic-inch (1,130cc) V-twin, DOHC fuel-injected engine fires out 100hp at 8,100rpm and 97.7Nm of torque.

We’re currently witnessing a resurgence of the cruiser scene not just back to its former glory but with bikes like the latest 2017 Indian Scout Bobber popping up, it looks like the cruiser scene is ready to blow off its lids with all these bikes especially this latest offering by Indian Motorcycles. (more…)

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