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180,000 Expected at Sepang International Circuit for 2019 Shell Malaysia MotoGP

The Sepang International Circuit launched the 2019 Shell Malaysia MotoGP tonight.
Some 180,000 spectators and visitors are expected this year.
It’s a great chance for Malaysian fans to cheer on our home team and riders.

The Sepang International Circuit (SIC) is working hard to prepare for the 2019 Shell Malaysia MotoGP from 1^stto 3^rdNovember. As many as a recording breaking number of 180,000 spectators and visitors are expected this year.

It is also a heady time as this year’s edition marks the 20^thanniversary of MotoGP in Malaysia. Adding to the historical aspect is the 70^thanniversary of the MotoGP championship, as a whole.

2019 also celebrates the 10th anniversary of Shell’s association with motorcycle grand prix racing in Malaysia.

Another significant aspect is the “homecoming” of our Malaysian teams in all Moto3, Moto2 and MotoGP classes. The PETRONAS Sepang Racing Team (SRT) in MotoGP is currently flying high through the heroic exploits of rookie sensation Fabio Quartararo. The PETRONAS Sprinta Racing Team in Moto2 is picking up and we already saw one victory via John McPhee in the Moto3 class.

Apart from the racing, SIC is in the midst of replacing or repairing the roofing over the main grandstand so that fans will have nothing to worry about.

SIC officially launched the 2019 Shell Malaysia MotoGP tonight at Publika.

Tickets can be purchased on www.sepangcircuit.com while international fans can either purchase it online or visit the nearest registered travel agents for the best Motorsport Tourism holiday in Malaysia this November.

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PLENTY FOR TWENTY: SEPANG INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT GEARS UP FOR 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF MALAYSIA MOTORCYCLE GRAND PRIX FROM NOVEMBER 1 – 3, 2019

KUALA LUMPUR, 16 July 2019– The MotoGP fever is back in Malaysia as the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) readies for the 20th edition of the Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix from November 1-3 2019.

In conjunction with the 20th anniversary of the Grand Prix in Malaysia, the organisers Sepang International Circuit has gone to great lengths to ensure it will be a special and memorable event for fans and riders alike.

The event this year will also be special as it will coincide with the 70th anniversary of the MotoGP, which was born in January 1949 with events consisting the Isle of Man TT, Swiss Grand Prix, Dutch TT, Belgian Grand Prix, Ulster Grand Prix and the Grand Prix of Nations at Monza.

Sepang International Circuit Chairman, Tan Sri Azman Yahya said the historical moment is bound to be a special occasion.

“It will be such a great honour to witness the 20th anniversary of the Malaysian Grand Prix this year – and also the 70th anniversary of the MotoGP,” said Tan Sri Azman.

“For 20 years we have worked hard to ensure that the quality of the Malaysia Grand Prix are at the highest level and we have proven that with our success as the Best Grand Prix in 2012 and 2017 as awarded by the Grand Prix Commission.

This year will also mark the 10th year Shell becomes the title sponsor for the Malaysia Grand Prix.

“I’m grateful to have a loyal partner like Shell, who has been with us since 2009,” added Tan Sri Azman. “We have seen waves of success during the 10 years together and I thank you for that.”

As a build up to the celebration, SIC and Shell Malaysia announced at the Official Launch in The Square Publika today, special off-track activities for fans will be arranged. The campaign kicks off with SIC announcing the MalaysianGP Superfan Contest where two lucky winners will win a fully paid trip to watch the Shell Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix with exclusive behind-the-scene experience.

“This is our 10th year as title sponsor for the Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix and we are excited to celebrate Shell’s long-standing involvement in world motorcycle racing with all motorsports’ enthusiasts through our collaboration with SIC,” shared Datuk Iain Lo, Chairman of Shell Malaysia.

“MotoGP is more than a race, it’s a platform for people from all walks of life to come together and celebrate their passion for motorsports. To fuel this passion and commemorate a decade of our commitment towards motorsports development in Malaysia, we will be having exciting activities to reward our customers who have been continuously supporting us all these years,” added Datuk Iain.

The Shell Biker Chop Chop promotion which kicked-off in June will run until August and it offers bikers the opportunity to purchase discounted Shell Hillstand MotoGP tickets as well as a chance to win exclusive Ducati merchandise and other limited-edition items. To qualify for the promotion, customers need to collect digital stamps via WeChat by collecting an accumulative of: two (2) Lubricant stamps by purchasing Shell Advance AX5, AX7 or Ultra and three (3) Fuel stamps by fueling RM6 worth of Shell fuels in a single receipt.

Another highlight this year will an exciting addition to the live viewing for the upcoming MotoGP races, where fans can gather and follow the races before the upcoming Malaysian round. For the first time, Shell has decided to bring one of its live viewing sessions outside Klang Valley, to Kuantan, Pahang, with the aim to extend the MotoGP excitement to a larger group of fans. Fans can learn more of these viewings at Shell’s social media pages.

This year, Shell is back with its Shell Hillstand, an exclusive viewing area at the circuit which provides motorsports enthusiasts an opportunity to enjoy a differentiated experience while watching the race. In the past, the hillstand offered a series of activities comprising a display of Ducati motorcycles, a wide-range of family-friendly activities and a variety of food and beverages, inclusive of Shell’s popular deli2go freshly-baked pastries and Costa Coffee. The company is looking to do all of this and more this year, to provide a bigger and better Shell Malaysia MotoGP experience for its customers.

Race week will start with the pre-event; a friendly football match between Team SIC All Stars showcasing talented MotoGP riders against Team Media FC at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil. The match will be made open for fans to come and support the MotoGP riders in action.

The ever-popular riders’ autograph session and riders fan forum will take place at the Sepang International Circuit on November 1 (Friday) and 2 (Saturday) where fans can get up close and personal with their favorite riders like Marc Marquez, Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo and also our Malaysian rider Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah and more.

The much awaited Mega MotoGP Carnival also provides an array of products and promotions with over 90 brands participating this year. The carnival has become an event of its own where two-wheels fans look forward to each year to get their hands on special merchandise items including new motorcycles to take home.

The popular #KamiGearKe7 campaign will be back this year as a way for fans to show their support towards Malaysian riders and team challenging for honours at their home race. It follows the concept of fans as the 12th man on the pitch on football matches to support their teams, the #KamiGearKe7 will provide the avenue for fans to show the support for Malaysian competing in the Malaysian Grand Prix.

“The hype will be much bigger this year as we have a Malaysian team racing in three different categories of the championship,” added Tan Sri Azman.

“The Petronas Yamaha Sepang Racing Team just bared their fangs when Fabio Quartararo finished second at the Catalunya Grand Prix and with Hafizh Syahrin and Khairul on the grid, Malaysians will have more to cheer for.

“It will also be something of a spectacle for the Indonesian fans out there as they will get to see their star Dimas Ekky Pratama racing in the Malaysian round in his first full season as a Moto2 rider. I’m sure many of them are eager to see what Dimas can do after stints in 2017 and 2018.”

Tickets for the Shell Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix was launched in October 2018 and is selling fast. “This year, though tickets remain at the same price for the MalaysianGP, there is an addition of 25% entertainment tax imposed by the state government. However, the event remains to be a much awaited one and tickets are selling fast. I encouraged all fans to start getting theirs now before it sells out”

“To ensure a comfortable and convenient experience for the fans, works has also started to fix the roofing of the Main Grandstand and better fittings for the public toilets. We are excited to see the new and improved roof during the race this year” Tan Sri Azman added.

Motorcycles Could be Banned from Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC)

There are now talks of banning motorcycles from racing at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC).
The move follows Carlin Dunne’s demise while riding the Ducati Streetfighter V4 Prototype.
The course had claimed seven lives since its introduction in 1916.

The name “Pikes Peak” abbreviated from the full Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) was probably as familiar as Olympus Mons (the highest peak on Mars) to many up to a fortnight ago. Unfortunately, it took the death of a very talented and well-liked rider to wake everyone up to the name.

King of the Mountain Carlin Dunne was picked for the duty of riding the Ducati Streetfighter V4 Prototype, having won there four times prior, all on Ducatis.

Then, as the world waited anxiously for the news of his win and new course record, nothing came about. Hours passed until news finally broke that Dunne had crashed and died.

There have been seven deaths including Dunne’s in the 156-corner climb to the finish line at 4302 metres up, since its introduction in 1916. Four of them were riders, two were car drivers and one race official. While each death or injury is not a joke, the PPIHC actually has a better record than the Isle of Man TT. Much of this is attributable to the lower speeds at the hill climb, compared to the wide-open blasts at the island.

Still, there are now some quarters calling for bikes to be banned from running up the mountain and leave the event to cars. One of them was PPIHC race director herself. The Colorado Gazette had obtained an email of hers addressed to the city and US Forest Service Officials. Part of her message read: “He (Dunne) high sided… but it just happened to be on Pikes Peak with no room for error. Also between us… I think the end of the motorcycle program on Pikes Peak…”

What actually happened?

Everyone is still in the dark about what actually happened to Dunne. The race organizers had enforced a media blackout immediately following his crash. Lately, we heard that his bike was confirmed to have no mechanical failure. It was good to protect his family and friends but being silent will only spur talks of conspiracy and cover up.

What about the Ducati Streetfighter V4 project?

Serving as therace for naked sportbikes on public roads, Ducati had gone almost all-out in promoting the Streetfighter V4 prototype. The hype over the bike was palpable, given the number of Ducati fans requesting for one and that the manufacturer has no bike to compete in the supernaked category against the KTM 1290 Super Duke R and Aprilia Tuono V4 1100.

But the manufacturer has gone “black” (as in quiet) since. They will probably still pursue the project to its fruition, but they are surely faced with the dilemma of launching it with a bang or a subdued affair. And being subtle is not Ducati. Perhaps they could launch it as a Carlin Dunne or King of the Mountain tribute – but definitely not as a Pikes Peak special model.

Modenas Dominar “Explore the Unexplored” Ride Series Ends with a Bang

The Modenas Dominar “Explore the Unexplored” ride series came to a close with an unforgettable trip.
It started from Juru Auto City and stopped in Rimba Valley Motorcamp, Janda Baik.
It covered more than 500 kilometres.

The Modenas Dominar “Explore the Unexplored” Ride series came to a close with an unforgettable trip.

It took them on the highway, up the mountain, into the valleys and finally to camping for a night before resuming with off-road riding on the final day.

The ride series not only highlights the beauty of Malaysia to Dominar riders the world over, but it also shows that the bike is capable of taking them wherever they wished to go.

Day One – Saturday, 13^thJuly 2019

Leg One – Juru to Cameron Highlands

Just like a previous “Explore the Unexplored” (ETU) ride, we congregated at the Restoran Nasi Kandar Pelita in Juru Auto City, Prai.

There, the riders who have signed up online confirmed their registrations and were handed a participant number and exclusive ride t-shirt. The ride briefing was then presented over breakfast concerning the route, safety aspects and the meaning of “Explore the Unexplored,” plus #motography and #motographymalaysia.

The ride was flagged off at 6.30am after the obligatory photo op and headed south on the North-South Highway. The convoy of 16 riders was kept as compact as possible while maintaining higher average cruising speeds to avoid disrupting other road users. Yet, there are still impatient cretins who overtook us by mere centimeters, as if to push us off the road.

We stopped for fuel at the Petronas station in Simpang Pulai before taking on the curvy road. Traffic was thankfully light at this time of the day, but we spotted a car which ended up in a ditch. All occupants got out safely.

In the lead marshal’s mirrors, the participants behind could be seen grinning inside their helmets, as they swept through the corners. One by one, bikes leaned over into the turns like dominoes.

The brisk pace brought the pack to the Banjaran Café for another photo op and drone video shoot.

We hopped back on our bikes and continued towards Brinchang, passing the “Monaco” tunnel.

The participants were set loose to capture their own best photos for their #motography and #motographymalaysia mission.

Leg Two – Cameron Highlands to Sungai Koyan

We regrouped at the Shell station in Ringlet just past noon for the next leg.

There was only one obvious choice of route if you want to head to the areas around Bentong, and that was via Pos Betau and Sungai Koyan.

The riders got into the rhythm of sweeping into the curves that the road is famous for. Deep depressions in the apex caused a few entertaining moments but the route was fun for the lightweight Dominar 400’s neutral steering and ability generate impressive lean angles.

If anything, the route proved that time flies when you’re having fun because the twisties seemed to end in no time at all.

Leg Three – Sungai Koyan to Klau Dam

We had wanted to circumvent the Bentong town for fear of heavy traffic and heavy trucks that are driven like the drivers who just had their ketum tarik.

It was at this point that Google Map decided to act up and made us travel for kilometres on a road before telling us to turn back to the way we came from. We had lost some one hour chasing that GPS i.e. guna pun sesat(“use GPS but still get lost”) symptom.

We found our way to the Klau Dam boat jetty afterwards, but we didn’t stop as it was late afternoon and we didn’t want to arrive in Janda Baik when it’s dark.

Leg Four – Klau Dam to Rimba Valley Motorcamp, Janda Baik

But the GPS must’ve been holding some type of grudge that day – it took us Bentong town after all… And instead of leading us onto the Karak Highway, it led us down that old Bentong – Gombak trunk road.

Anyway, it was still an interesting ride as the tight corners highlighted the Dominar 400’s abilities and agility.

We went past Kampung Bukit Tinggi and straight up the arch that welcomed us to the Janda Baik area.

Everyone was relieved when he headed down the gravel trial to Dato’ Capt. Nik Huzlan’s Rimba Valley Motorcamp.

Camping Under the Sky

The Rimba Valley Motorcamp was set up by Dato’ Capt. Nik. Capt. Nik (as he likes to be addressed) was a pilot who flew for 35 years in Malaysia Airlines and is a very well-known personality in motorcycling circles. He had owned some 70 motorcycles up until today. He still rides actively but he is very busy lately in preparing for this year’s mega GIVI Rimba Raid.

Taking place from 26^thto 28^thJuly 2019, GIVI Rimba Raid at Janda Baik has already attracted the full grid of 150 riders from 16 different countries.

Anyway, the participants jumped into the clear and cool stream next to the camp ground almost as soon as they removed their riding gear. Most hadn’t even checked in to their tents. Finger food and refreshments were already in place when we arrived.

That evening, we were treated to a succulent and amazingly delicious BBQ lamb and chicken, plus other dishes.

The valley floor is flanked by steep hill slopes on both sides, no doubt blocking out telco signals. This had a great effect on the riders as they ignored their smartphones and sat together to share stories, described their ride with swishing hand motions and poke fun at each other.

Baskers were called in to provide the evening’s entertainment. The three-piece band did such a great job that other families camped their exited their tents to listen to the music.

As the night wore on, we expected the riders to turn in early after the tiring 11-hour ride. Instead, many stayed up until almost 2am, chatting with their new found friends.

Day Two – The Activities

The day was planned for the usual ETU “slow ride contest.” But when Capt. Nik suggested that the riders should experience riding in the area surrounding the camp, it was greeted with enthusiasm. No one said no.

Capt. Nik escorted us to a stream crossing and briefed us on basic off-road riding techniques. One by one, we rode through the stream, giggling and laughing when emerged on the far bank without a single untoward episode.

We pressed Capt. Nik for more and he acquiesced by taking up what he called the Level 2 Hill. Everyone made it through without a single crash or dropped bike.

The Dominar 400 surprised even the owners themselves of its capabilities.

We headed back to the camp for lunch, before durians were brought to us.

But all good things come to an end. We packed up with heavy hearts and hugged each other as we bid each other farewell and a safe ride home.

Everyone remarked that they enjoyed themselves immensely and it was the best ETU ride, ever. But one guy summed up this ride best: “This was definitely the best. We got to ride on the highway, go up a mountain, ride through corners and finally went off-roading. It’s got everything!”

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2019 Kawasaki Z250 ABS First Ride Review

The 2019 Kawasaki Z250 ABS is a lightweight naked sportbike.
It demonstrates the fun in lightweight bikes.
Launched earlier this year, it’s priced from RM 21,998.

Ah, lightweight bikes. Forget about power, about techno wizardry… it’s all about fun. Fun from the rider’s skills. Fun from the rider’s right hand which pins the throttle to the very last moment. Lightweight and fun, like from the 2019 Kawasaki Z250 ABS?

Launched together with the Z400 SE ABS just earlier this year, the new 2019 Kawasaki Z250 ABS is the naked variant of the lightweight Ninja 250 lightweight sportbike.

They are mechanically similar, if not alike but the naked version ought to be a little lighter.

Highlights:

Following the Sugomi design concept, the bike has multiple slated panels.
The fuel tank is now more muscular.
New steel trellis frame that’s 4kg lighter, and inspired by the Ninja H2.
Wider handlebar for better leverage.
Raised tail section.
New LED taillight.
New LED headlight.
Semi-digital instrument panel (meter) inspired by the Z650.
Single front petal brake disc and petal rear brake.
Dual-channel ABS.
The engine is a 249cc, fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve, parallel-Twin.
It produces 37.7 hp (38.2 PS) and 23.5 Nm of torque
The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox with assist and slipper clutch.
Offered in Green colour scheme.

Okay, Kawasaki says its styling is heavily inspired by the Z650, sharing the Sugomi DNA that’s prevalent in the manufacturer’s line-up. While the Z250 looks distinctive, the design may not be everyone’s cup of tea. However, that’s just our personal observations and owners will sure not to mind.

Straddling the bike after getting off a heavyweight adventure tourer was a bit of a shock. The Z250 is slim, narrow and short from front to back. The seat is low so even this writer could stand over the bike and rock it from side to side.

Sticking the right thumb into the starter button and the bike comes alive to the signature sounds of the Kawasaki parallel-Twin. It needed more throttle twist to sweep the tach needle.

Riding

Out on the streets, the engine had an appetite for revs. Just as the Ninja 250, it needed at least 6,000 RPM to make it accelerate harder. But everything started happening quickly once the needle went past 8,500 RPM.

Having the slip and assist clutch was great because you don’t lose too much speed when slowing down. The assist function kept the lever soft with just one pull of the index finger. The transmission shifted with authority, letting you know you’ve got the next cog in.

But what truly impressed us was the suspension.

It seemed that Kawasaki had chosen the test ride route with the purpose of highlighting the suspension’s performance.

The bike was so easy to flick over into a lean. From there, it’s about pinning the throttle as much as you dare through the turn. Remember, this is a small engine which thrives on revs so slowing down too much mean you have to row through the gearbox to find the right gear, so forget it. Just pin it.

Anyhow, the test road has so many potholes and those patched over, and the majority of these were in the middle of corners. With nowhere to go, I just gassed the bike over hard over the bumps with the bike on its side, fully expecting the bike to buckle like a wild mare or go wide.

Except that it didn’t. It held the chosen line and trajectory.

I tried again on another bump and the same thing happened. It got almost so unbelievable that I actually sought out bumps and ran over them on purpose. The bike shook off the insults.

Lightweight bikes would usually get kicked around when hitting bumps but not this one.

Conclusion

The 2019 Kawasaki Z250 ABS is a simple, lightweight and fun bike to have around. It’s no slouch for the daily commute while still being a nice bike to chuck into corners during the weekend.

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Brake Calipers Stolen Off Thai Bikes in Malaysia

A group of Thai riders visiting Malaysia had the brake calipers stolen off one of their bikes.
The bikes were in a 5-star hotels’ parking lot.
The theft of brake calipers is a scourge in our country now.

What is this country coming to? We hear about brake caliper thefts almost every single day now, but when it especially stinks when it involves motorcycles from other countries, like to these unfortunate Thai riders.

Information is scant but according to the original poster, the Thais had stopped at the Gurney Hotel in Penang for the night. The woke up to missing brake calipers on their bikes the next morning.

The first bike in the video is a Ducati Multistrada 1200. The Brembo calipers are missing, disconnected at the anchor points and hose’s banjo bolt. Brake fluids has leaked out everywhere.

The next bike is a BMW R 1200 GS Adventure. The calipers were thankfully in place, but the hose was already disconnected. The scum probably didn’t have time to finish his dastardly deed.

We couldn’t for the lives of us describe just how embarrassed we are about this. This wasn’t the first case. A Frenchman who was travelling around the world also lost the brake calipers on his motorcycle.

Are thieves in Malaysia so brazen now that they could steal from 5-star hotel parking lots? And do we have to remind the police that not one single thief has been caught since we posted the tips on securing brake calipers a year ago? Or should street justice prevail but sentencing the thieves to impalement with a KLX250 fork?

2020 Yamaha YZF-R1 and 2020 Yamaha YZF-R1M Launched

The 2020 Yamaha YZF-R1 and 2020 Yamaha YZF-R1M were launched at the American World Superbike round.
The new bike has plenty of updates including the bodywork.
The new engine is Euro5-compliant with a number of updates.

We knew the 2020 Yamaha YZF-R1 and 2020 Yamaha YZF-R1M were bound to be introduced this year (probably at Intermot of EICMA). However, the manufacturer sprung a surprise and unveiled both at the Laguna Seca racetrack during the World Superbike round.

Its predecessor and variants were mostly-unchanged since 2015, while rival manufacturers had gone ahead and updated their existing or introduced completely new models.

Anyhow, the wait is over.

The new R1 and R1M looks even more “GP-inspired” and is packed with a number of important new tech.

Highlights:

New more aerodynamic bodywork with is 5.3% more efficient in flowing air. The screen and fairing combine with the fuel tank.
Aluminium air duct behind the large central intake provides more rigidity to the fairing.
A titanium lower panel strengthens the lower fairing.
New LED headlights for the new fairings.
New Euro5-compliant engine.
The 998cc crossplane inline-Four engine produces 197hp.
Updated finger follower rocker arms and new cam lobes.
43mm fully-adjustable Kayaba forks.
Six-axis IMU-based Cornering ABS.
Brake pads with new materials for higher friction.
Three-mode Engine Braking Management (EBM).
The EBM monitors gear position, engine RPM, throttle position, throttle valve position. The ECU alters throttle position, ignition timing and fuel injection.
Updated launch control system which activates at 9,000 RPM.

The YZF-R1M, gets more goodies since it’s Yamaha’s alpha bike. It’s made in limited numbers, by the way.

Highlights:

Lighter bike due to carbon fibre fairings, mudguard and tail section, besides magnesium wheels and subframe.
Öhlins electronic NPX anti-cavitator gas forks.
Updated Öhlins electronic rear shock.
YRC Settings app.
New Y-TRAC app accesses bike’s Communication Control Unit (CCU) to download ride data.
The data can be viewed in Google Maps, displaying information such as acceleration and G-forces.
Engraved badge with production number.

Will we ever get to see the Yamaha YZF-R1 and Yamaha YZF-R1M officially imported in Malaysia? Your guess is as good as ours.

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The Sepang International Circuit launched the 2019 Shell Malaysia MotoGP tonight.

Some 180,000 spectators and visitors are expected this year.

It’s a great chance for Malaysian fans to cheer on our home team and riders.

BEGIN PRESS RELEASE

There are now talks of banning motorcycles from racing at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC).

The move follows Carlin Dunne’s demise while riding the Ducati Streetfighter V4 Prototype.

The course had claimed seven lives since its introduction in 1916.

What actually happened?

What about the Ducati Streetfighter V4 project?

The Modenas Dominar “Explore the Unexplored” ride series came to a close with an unforgettable trip.

It started from Juru Auto City and stopped in Rimba Valley Motorcamp, Janda Baik.

It covered more than 500 kilometres.

Day One – Saturday, 13th July 2019

Leg One – Juru to Cameron Highlands

Leg Two – Cameron Highlands to Sungai Koyan

Leg Three – Sungai Koyan to Klau Dam

Leg Four – Klau Dam to Rimba Valley Motorcamp, Janda Baik

Camping Under the Sky

Day Two – The Activities

PICTURE GALLERY

The 2019 Kawasaki Z250 ABS is a lightweight naked sportbike.

It demonstrates the fun in lightweight bikes.

Launched earlier this year, it’s priced from RM 21,998.

Highlights:

Riding

Conclusion

PICTURE GALLERY

A group of Thai riders visiting Malaysia had the brake calipers stolen off one of their bikes.

The bikes were in a 5-star hotels’ parking lot.

The theft of brake calipers is a scourge in our country now.

The 2020 Yamaha YZF-R1 and 2020 Yamaha YZF-R1M were launched at the American World Superbike round.

The new bike has plenty of updates including the bodywork.

The new engine is Euro5-compliant with a number of updates.

Highlights:

Highlights:

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