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MotoGP: Johann Zarco getting closer to his first Podium of 2017

MotoGP 2017 rookie Johann Zarco (Monster Yamaha Tech 3) was quick to get under the spotlight for the first three rounds of the season.

Following a great start in Qatar where the Frenchman actually led the race before crashing out, Zarco finish the Argentina GP and Americas GP in fifth position.

The 27 year old rider is looking to take his Yamaha M1 to his first ever MotoGP podium this weekend in Jerez for the Gran Premio Red Bull de España.

It’s only his rookie season in MotoGP after being crowned the Moto2 World Champion last year and Johann Zarco was quick to get under the spotlight for the first three races. Following an incredible first race in Qatar where the Frenchman blitzed through the MotoGP veterans before crashing out while leading the race, the 27 year old rookie riding for the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 squad finished an amazing Fifth in both Argentina GP and also Americas GP. (more…)

Is this the New Sports Bike from Modenas?

Modenas has released another teaser shot of what’s going to be their first ever sports bike in Malaysia.

According to the photo, the bike is possibly going to be based on the Pulsar RS200 from India’s Bajaj Auto.

The full-fairing sports bike features a 200cc single cylinder, liquid-cooled engine with three-spark ignition system which produces 24.5hp at 9,750rpm and 18.6Nm at 8,000rpm.

Looks like Modenas has released yet another teaser to a possibly brand new sports bike from the local bike manufacturer. As we move even closer to the big date of 19 May 2017, Modenas gave us a playfully teasing sneak peek on what is to come in the next two weeks. (more…)

HJC Star Wars Introduces Luke Sykwalker X-Wing Helmet

Following the launch of HJC Star Wars helmets late last year when the introduced the Boba Fett and Kylo Ren full face helmets, HJC now plans to release the IS-5 Luke Skywalker X-Wing helmet.

The retro-styled, open face helmet comes is commemorative colours of the time when Luke Skywalker piloted the X-Wing to take down the massive Death Star.

The IS-5 open face helmet also includes an ember drop down sunshield or sun visor as how it was portrayed in the movie.

Following the massive introduction and popularity of the Star Wars replica helmet late last year, HJC helmet is proud to announce their latest helmet to the HJC Star Wars line-up, the amazing Luke Skywalker X-Wing replica available in the IS-5 variant. (more…)

Ride for Jalil raises over RM850,000 for Charity

The second day of the Ride for Jalil event continued at the Renaissance Hotel in Johor Bahru for a luncheon session
The activities included performances from Black and Harith Iskandar who also led the auction session selling off items donated by the JDT football squad and riding gear donated by the Tunku Panglima of Johor
Day 2 of the Ride for Jalil event finalised the total raised funds for the Tunku Laksamana Johor Cancer Foundation (TLJCF) to a total of RM850,170

More than 300 superbikers and high performance motorcyclists from across the country rolled around a few parts for Johor for the Ride for Jalil charity fun ride on Saturday. The ride was led by none other than the Tunku Panglima of Johor, Tunku Abdul Rahman and the Tunku Putera of Johor, Tunku Abu Bakar. (more…)

Ride for Jalil Riders roar through Johor to raise Cancer Awareness

As part of the Ride for Jalil charity event, over 300 superbikers and high performance motorcyclists travelled through Johor earlier today
The goal was to create public awareness on cancer and raise funds for the Tunku Laksamana Johor Cancer Foundation
The ride was lead by the Tunku Panglima of Johor and Tunku Putera of Johor that started from Muar and ended at the Johor Circuit, Pasir Gudang

The Ride for Jalil charity event kicked things off earlier today with a massive convoy of over 300 high performance motorcyclists who gathered in the early mornings of 29 April 2017. The number of riders and motorcycle enthusiasts from across the country gathered at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium in Muar, Johor for the flag-off of the massive convoy across Johor. (more…)

BMW Motorrad Nightfuel Event celebrated “Making Life a Ride” with over 400 motorcycle enthusiasts

More than 400 motorcycle enthusiasts from across the country gathered during the BMW Motorrad Nightfuel event on 15 April 2017 over at Jalan Riong, Bangsar
“Make Life a Ride represents all the values of the BMW Motorrad brand, which strives to illustrate a more lifestyle and active attitude towards motorcycle riding. It is an attitude characterized by self-confidence, friendship, responsibility and riding the open roads.”
The BMW Motorrad Nightfuel event also unveiled three new models from their 2017 Heritage line; the BMW R nineT, BMW R nineT Pure and BMW R nineT Racer

(From left to right) Mr. Sashi Ambi, Head of Corporate Communications of BMW Group Malaysia; Mr. Ooi Choong Beng, Senior Sales Manager of BMW Motorrad and Mr. Owen Riley, Head of BMW Motorrad with the BMW Motorrad R nineT, BMW Motorrad R nineT Racer and BMW Motorrad R nineT Pure.

Over 400 BMW Motorrad motorcycle enthusiasts and fans gathered at the open car park over at Jalan Riong, Bangsar for the BMW Motorrad Nightfuel event. The gathering was held on Saturday 15 April 2017 where BMW Motorrad Malaysia also unveiled three of their latest Heritage models for 2017; the BMW R nineT, BMW R nineT Pure and BMW R nineT Racer. (more…)

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MotoGP 2017 rookie Johann Zarco (Monster Yamaha Tech 3) was quick to get under the spotlight for the first three rounds of the season.

Following a great start in Qatar where the Frenchman actually led the race before crashing out, Zarco finish the Argentina GP and Americas GP in fifth position.

The 27 year old rider is looking to take his Yamaha M1 to his first ever MotoGP podium this weekend in Jerez for the Gran Premio Red Bull de España.

Modenas has released another teaser shot of what’s going to be their first ever sports bike in Malaysia.

According to the photo, the bike is possibly going to be based on the Pulsar RS200 from India’s Bajaj Auto.

The full-fairing sports bike features a 200cc single cylinder, liquid-cooled engine with three-spark ignition system which produces 24.5hp at 9,750rpm and 18.6Nm at 8,000rpm.

Following the launch of HJC Star Wars helmets late last year when the introduced the Boba Fett and Kylo Ren full face helmets, HJC now plans to release the IS-5 Luke Skywalker X-Wing helmet.

The retro-styled, open face helmet comes is commemorative colours of the time when Luke Skywalker piloted the X-Wing to take down the massive Death Star.

The IS-5 open face helmet also includes an ember drop down sunshield or sun visor as how it was portrayed in the movie.

The second day of the Ride for Jalil event continued at the Renaissance Hotel in Johor Bahru for a luncheon session

The activities included performances from Black and Harith Iskandar who also led the auction session selling off items donated by the JDT football squad and riding gear donated by the Tunku Panglima of Johor

Day 2 of the Ride for Jalil event finalised the total raised funds for the Tunku Laksamana Johor Cancer Foundation (TLJCF) to a total of RM850,170

As part of the Ride for Jalil charity event, over 300 superbikers and high performance motorcyclists travelled through Johor earlier today

The goal was to create public awareness on cancer and raise funds for the Tunku Laksamana Johor Cancer Foundation

The ride was lead by the Tunku Panglima of Johor and Tunku Putera of Johor that started from Muar and ended at the Johor Circuit, Pasir Gudang

More than 400 motorcycle enthusiasts from across the country gathered during the BMW Motorrad Nightfuel event on 15 April 2017 over at Jalan Riong, Bangsar

“Make Life a Ride represents all the values of the BMW Motorrad brand, which strives to illustrate a more lifestyle and active attitude towards motorcycle riding. It is an attitude characterized by self-confidence, friendship, responsibility and riding the open roads.”

The BMW Motorrad Nightfuel event also unveiled three new models from their 2017 Heritage line; the BMW R nineT, BMW R nineT Pure and BMW R nineT Racer

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