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Quickshifters, Are They Necessary?

What is a quickshifter?
Do bikers really need them?
Are there any other ways of shifting gears?

Since the dawn of technology, men have been searching and developing many different ways to quench their thirst for speed. Bikes, riders and teams have been getting more and more competitive in the track and every millisecond counts for each and every racer. One of the high tech gadgets they use to shave off lap times is the quickshifter. What exactly is a quickshifter? In this article, we’re going to look into what they are and whether we really need them. (more…)

KTM Introduces Fuel-Injected Two-Stroke Engine for 2018

KTM’s “Transfer Port Injection” technology
Will be featured in three models for next year

After many rumours that have been circulated for the past few months, KTM has finally announced their plan to build a fuel-injected two-stroke engine that will be put into production. This new technology by the Austrian manufacturer is called the “Transfer Port Injection”. (more…)

Honda Releases 50th Anniversary Monkey Bike

50^th Anniversary Monkey Bike comes in Magna Red and Shasta White
Only 1,800 will be manufactured

To celebrate the legendary mini bike’s 50^th anniversary, Honda has commemorated the occasion with the release of the renowned Honda Z50 aka “Monkey Bike”. This special edition will be on limited release and will also be the last ever Monkey Bike to be produced by the Japanese manufacturer. (more…)

DBKL Sets Up Designated Motorcycle Zones at Traffic Lights

Special zones dedicated for motorcyclists to stop at traffic lights for added safety
Located at Jalan Raja Laut, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman and Jalan Tun Perak

Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) has set up a designated stop zone at a few traffic lights around Kuala Lumpur specifically for motorcyclists. The Kuala Lumpur City Hall has incorporated this to ensure the safety of motorcyclists when riding in and around the city. (more…)

New MV Agusta Bike for 2017, Two More Next Year

Three new models planned for the next two years
One big possibility is a four-cylinder 1,200cc Brutale

What seemed like a repeated journey into the depths of financial hell and back again, MV Agusta stay persevered in their journey of producing some of the most premium sports bikes known to man. With so many acquisitions from various companies in the past, it looks like they’re going to be just fine with their latest investment from Black Ocean. You can CLICK HERE to read more about MV Agusta and Black Ocean. (more…)

Benelli Owners Club Mega Gathering 3.0 2017

Over 250 Benelli owners from around the country gathered at Tadom Hill Resorts, Banting, Selangor
Organized by the Selangor Benelli Club (SBC), Kuala Lumpur Benelli Club (KULBC) and Benelli Matters Club
Gathering sponsored by Tenaga Motor, MForce Bike Holdings, MG Prestige Group, Quantum Petroleum, etc.

Last Saturday marked the third annual Benelli Owners Club Mega Gathering here in Malaysia. This year, the KL and Selangor divisions were selected to host such a momentous event which attracted over 250 Benelli owners from 14 different clubs nationwide. (more…)