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Is this the Final Ducati Panigale ever?

Ducati has released a video teaser entitled “When the End Tells the Whole Story” shows what probably looks like the FInal Ducati Panigale evolution ever.

There’s also the date of 7 July 2017 stated in the video which signifies the next WorldSBK round in Laguna Seca where most probably the final Panigale will be introduced.

There move also coincides with further developments of their V4-powered superbike that has been planned to go into production as well compete in the WorldSBK in the beginning of the 2018 season.

The end of the Ducati Panigale is getting closer and closer to reality with the giant Italian manufacturer getting ready to unveil one of their biggest paradigm shifts ever to the highly anticipated V4-powered superbike. While we’re not sure if this is true or not, Ducati has revealed a teaser video highlighting the Panigale with the tagline “When the End Tells the Whole Story”. (more…)

TESTED: 2017 Honda Wave Dash Fi (R Edition) – Honda’s ‘Wonder Boy’

Boon Siew Honda launched the updated 2017 Honda Wave Dash Fi back in March to cater to the younger generation with its updated style and frugal performance.

The new Wave Dash Fi has an updated graphics together with a new meter panel as well as a new sporty muffler cover to give it a sportier look.

The engine has also been updated and tuned to have better performance, fuel consumption and efficiency that has been certified with the Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV) as well as Euro3 compliance.

Boon Siew Honda Sdn Bhd (BSH) has been leading the motorcycling industry with many different ranges of motorcycles from small capacity kapchais, premium scooters, sporty street bikes and many more. As part of Malaysia’s unique preferences to two-wheelers especially the small capacity mopeds, it’s no surprise that BSH has a whole line up of mopeds to cater to many different folks in the country. (more…)

KTM announces new ASEAN Production Plant in Philippines

A joint-partnership between Adventure Cycles Philippines Inc. together with KTM AG has announced a new production plant to be opened in the Philippines.

This new plant will be the main centre focusing on assembling four of KTM’s street models; the KTM 200 Duke and 390 Duke together with the KTM RC 200 and RC 390.

The said plant will cater to an annual production of 10,000 lines off its assembly lines to supply the region with KTM’s small capacity models as far as China.

As part of their long term plant to further strengthen the brand’s name in the Asian region, Adventure Cycles Philippines Inc. together with KTM AG has come up with a new joint-venture endeavour with plans to build a new assembly plant. The said plant will cater to an annual production of 10,000 lines off its assembly lines. (more…)

WorldSBK: Chaz Davies sustains ‘Fractured Vertebrae’ in Misano Race 1 Collision

During the first race of the WorldSBK Pirelli Riviera Di Rimini Round in Misano, the intense race concluded with Tom Sykes, Alex Lowes and Jonathan Rea crossing the finish line.

During the final lap, Chaz Davies, Jonathan Rea and Marco Melandri who were leading the race before Melandri crashed out halfway through the lap.

Davies suffered the same front tyre wash out but Rea wasn’t able to avoid him and ran over the 30 year old Brit with his Kawasaki ZX-10RR.

During the WorldSBK Pirelli Riviera Di Rimini Round which ran its course at the Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli”, it was a weekend filled with drama and action for the race series that’s probably one the climatic points in the Superbike World Championship races. (more…)

WorldSBK: Melandri scores 100th Italian win in Misano, Kawasaki Double Podium again

The second WorldSBK race in Misano saw an amazing first race victory for Marco Melandri (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati) since 2014 in front of his home crowd.

Starting from tenth, Melandri picked up his pace to cross the finish line first ahead of Kawasaki riders, Jonathan Rea and Tom Sykes.

Chaz Davies was deemed unfit to compete in Race 2 due to extensive injuries sustained in the unfortunate Race 1 incident between him and Rea while fighting for the win.

It was a fairytale comeback for the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati rider Marco Melandri as he snatched his first ever WorldSBK victory since 2014. The victory was sweeter due to the fact that it was Melandri’s home race in front of his home fans at the Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli” for the second race of the WorldSBK Pirelli Riviera Di Rimini Round yesterday. (more…)

WorldSBK: Tom Sykes wins dramatic Race 1 in Misano

The first race of the WorldSBK Pirelli Riviera Di Rimini Round held at the Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli” saw Tom Sykes (Kawasaki Racing Team) crossing the line in first place in the final lap drama.

All three front runners who are Chaz Davies (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati), Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team) and Marco Melandri crashed out in the final lap of the race.

Alex Lowes (Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team) secured second followed by Rea who managed to salvage the final podium spot after the huge collision with Davies.

It was an epic win for Kawasaki Racing Team rider Tom Sykes who miraculously crossed the finished line in first place during the first race of the Pirelli Riviera Di Rimini Round held at the Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli”. It was an amazing win considering that he was in fourth at the beginning of the final lap with a significant gap between Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team), Chaz Davies and his Aruba.it Racing Ducati team mate, Marco Melandri. (more…)

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