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Arai Helmets Awarded FIM Gold Medal

Arai Helmets were awarded the FIM Gold Medal.
They are the first gear maker to be awarded.
The honour is for their contribution to two-wheeled racing and rider safety.

Arai fans will rejoice at this news. Arai Helmets were awarded the FIM Gold Medal.

Officially called the Nicolas Rodil de Valle award, the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) handed the award to the prestigious helmet maker last week. First awarded in 1983, the gold medal is a recognition for individuals or businesses who make significant contributions to two-wheeled racing. This was the first time a gear maker was conferred the honor.

Mr. Michio Arai, the current CEO and son of founder Hirotake Arai received the medal from FIM President Jorge Viegas.

The company says that they understand the reason behind the accolade. As such, they will not compromise in producing the best rider protection as was the philosophy behind the company’s founding in 1950.

Arai Helmets began in 1950 as the first Japanese helmet maker. First produced for general head protection, the brand became known as the premier motorcycle helmet maker within a few short years. Many of the techniques employed in making helmets have survived the test of time and are still in use today.

Every part of the helmet is designed for rider safety, hence the everlasting egg-shaped R75 shell.

2019 Yamaha Lagenda 115Z GP Edition unveiled – RM5,580

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor has unveiled the latest 2019 Yamaha Lagenda 115Z GP Edition in conjunction with the final round of the Petronas AAM Malaysian Cub Prix at the Sepang International Circuit. This very limited edition was launched to celebrate the success of Malaysia’s first-ever MotoGP team and their successful maiden season in the premier class, the Petronas Yamaha Sepang Racing Team (SRT). (more…)

2019 Honda Winner X available in HRC colours

The latest 2019 Honda Winner X (known as the Honda RS150R here in Malaysia) was just launched earlier this year in Vietnam. The 2019 model certainly looks apart from its predecessors but when presented in the HRC colour scheme, it looks above and beyond awesome! (more…)

Dog ‘eats’ BMW S 1000 RR

When it comes to one of the best superbikes in the world, the BMW S 1000 RR certainly sits somewhere on the top amongst the other greats from Ducati, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, and more. But what happens when you wake up in the morning and found out that your dog ‘ate’ your beloved BMW S 1000 RR? (more…)

20 Funniest Motorcycle Memes

There are memes that describe our motorcycling lifestyle the best way.
Thousands can be found online.
Here are 20 funniest motorcycle memes.

The weekend’s coming up, so we thought we’d share some fun stuff rather than the usual technical articles. But what better way to share the fun of motorcycling through these 20 Funniest motorcycle memes.

Come to think of it, humanity has sure come a long way from counting using seashells to using personal computers for generating memes.

Okay, okay, let’s get to it.

1. Mo’ Powa’

Don’t let your MC go to waste. Instead, get on your bike and ride to Genting. We’ll bet you that your illness will clear right up.

2. Before, After

Count yourself lucky if you have a spouse who rides his/her own bike.

3. BRB

There’s always a valid reason to ride. The route is entirely up to you.

4. Dramatism

Why be ashamed if you crash? Just be creative when asked how you crashed.

5. Performance per cc

Pretty much sums up the difference of performance among different engine capacities.

6. Hard choices

Your salary just came in. Do you pay the bills or buy that exhaust?

7. I… Kill… You!!!

Touching another person’s bike is a no-no. Achmed the Dead Terrorist said it.

8. Pinjam motor kat member (Loaning your bike to a buddy)

Sure, we’d smile and keep saying “It’s okay, it’s okay, no problem” when our buddy loans our bike but it’s actually to calm ourselves.

9. Helmet hair

Happens to both genders. You expect to look sassy when you take off that extra pretty (read: expensive) helmet but…

10. Adults are just grown up kids

Raise your hands if you had this kind of childhood (not the basikal lajak these days).

11. Just don’t stall it!

Just don’t stall the engine afterwards. Don’t ask us how we know.

12. How do you feel when you ride?

It takes too many words to describe the feeling when we ride. Just show them this meme.

13. Don’t worry

Out of sight, out of worry.

14. Riding for dummies

Definitely not-on-the fly.

15. Be right out

Yup.

16. Smart man

He’s right, you know. Should always make space for the family.

17. What is adventure?

Would it be if everything went according to plan?

18. She’s the one

Hold on with everything you’ve got if you find her!

19. Can’t ride

Especially when your wife withholds your “visa” to ride to Thailand.

20. Crashing Part 2

Although it’s for bicycles, this meme is too funny and we had to include it.

Ducati CEO is now the President of Motor Valley Association

A press conference was held recently at Ducati’s HQ in Borgo Panigale where the current Ducati CEO, Claudio Domenicali, was announced as the new President of the Motor Valley Association. Delegates from district companies and international race circuits were also present for the major announcement. (more…)

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Arai Helmets were awarded the FIM Gold Medal.

They are the first gear maker to be awarded.

The honour is for their contribution to two-wheeled racing and rider safety.

There are memes that describe our motorcycling lifestyle the best way.

Thousands can be found online.

Here are 20 funniest motorcycle memes.