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2018 Honda X-Blade unveiled at Auto Expo 2018

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. has officially launched the 2018 Honda X-Blade.

The all-new 160cc motorcycle is targeted towards India’s milennials with a balance between sportiness and futuristic design.

Its 162cc single-cylinder engine is able to produce 14hp and 13.9Nm of maximum torque.

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. brought their big guns at this year’s Auto Expo 2018 where they introduced a total of 11 new models including one of its headliners, the 2018 Honda X-Blade. The brand new 160cc motorcycle was launched together with six other domestic models and four global units. (more…)

2018 Yamaha YZF-R15 launched in India! RM7,651

India Yamaha Motor (IYM) has officially launched the 2018 Yamaha YZF-R15 during the Auto Expo 2018.

The third version of the R15 comes ready with a 155cc single-cylinder engine that produces 19hp and 15Nm of torque.

Other impressive features include Variable Valve Actuation (VVA), Assist & Slipper clutch, digital instrument console and many more.

The Auto Expo 2018 currently going on in India has many surprises up its sleeves and one of the latest launches came in the form of the 2018 Yamaha YZF-R15. The small-capacity sports bike was introduced by India Yamaha Motor (IYM) which surprisingly has a lot of very interesting specifications. (more…)

2018 Aprilia RS 150 and Tuono 150 launched in India!

The 2018 Aprilia RS 150 and Tuono 150 have just been launched at the Delhi Auto Show 2018.

The baby Aprilias are heavily-inspired by their bigger and much more powerful siblings, the RSV4 and Tuono 1100.

No plans on when the bikes will be made available as the preview is only done as a feedback exercise by Aprilia.

The Delhi Auto Show 2018 currently happening in India has seen a few interesting models being launched but the ones that caught our biggest attention are the 2018 Aprilia RS 150 and Tuono 150. That’s right, folks. The RSV4 and Tuono 1100 have brand new baby brothers! (more…)

Honda Impian X – Boon Siew Honda’s first major step for 2018

The first ever Honda Impian X showroom was recently launched last month in Johor.

The new showroom concept gives a whole new meaning and experience towards buying small capacity motorcycles here in Malaysia.

Boon Siew Honda plans to change the whole game with Impian X as their first step followed by the Honda BigWing Centres.

After the recent introduction and launch of Malaysia’s first Honda Impian X showroom in Johor, many of us were impressed by the showroom’s concept where the entire bike buying and after-sales services have been further enhanced for the benefit and comfort of all of Boon Siew Honda’s customers. (more…)

Isle of Man TT: John McGuinness switches to Norton!

Norton Motorcycles has finally confirmed that their second rider for their 2018 Isle of Man TT campaign is John McGuinness.

To fuel things further, photos of McGuinness and the Norton V4 RR SG7 have been going around online.

The 23-time TT winner will continue his road racing career this year with Australian rider Josh Brookes.

It’s official, folks. After several rumours going around town, John McGuinness has finally confirmed his move to Norton for the 2018 Isle of Man TT. The 23-time Isle of Man TT winner will be piloting the 1,200cc Norton V4 RR together with Australian Josh Brookes. (more…)

2019 Suzuki Hayabusa will run a 1440cc engine?

Rumours have been going around about the specs related to the 2019 Suzuki Hayabusa.

The biggest rumour surrounding the new hyperbike is the new 1,440cc four-cylinder engine which will change it into the GSX-R1400R.

Expect a completely new machine considering that the Hayabusa will celebrate its 20^th anniversary next year.

There have been a lot of rumours flying around regarding the upcoming 2019 Suzuki Hayabusa which we all know is coming. While the Japanese manufacturer has been keeping a super tight lid on the new ‘bird of prey’, a lot of speculations have risen from top motorcycling experts across the globe. (more…)

2018 Honda Cross Cub 110 launched in Japan!

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda Motorcycles Japan) has officially launched the 2018 Honda Cross Cub 110.

The latest addition into the Super Cub family was introduced together with its smaller sibling, the Cross Cub 50.

No prices have been announced yet but they will be available in the Japanese market by the end of February.

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda Motorcycles Japan) has just launched the 2018 Honda Cross Cub 110 for their local market consumption. The all-new Cross Cub 110 was launched together with its smaller but still very interesting 50cc brother, the 2018 Honda Cross Cub 50. (more…)

Check out the 2019 MotoE World Cup electric race bike!

The 2019 MotoE World Cup electric race bike was officially introduced yesterday.

Enel was announced as the official title sponsor for the one-make electric motorcycle race series.

The race-bred Energica Ego electric superbike is able to produce 147hp and 200Nm of maximum torque.

Dorna has officially unveiled the electric race bike that they’ll be using in the upcoming 2019 MotoE World Cup last night. The showcase of the Energica Ego race machine was made by MotoGP safety officer and project development rider, Loris Capirossi. (more…)

Isle of Man TT: Josh Brookes remains with Norton for 2018!

Norton has confirmed that Josh Brookes will continue his road racing efforts with them in the 2018 Isle of Man TT.

The 34 year old Australian superbike racer will be piloting the infamous 1,200cc Norton V4 RR.

The 2018 Isle of Man TT will start at 26 May 2018 until 8 June 2018.

Josh Brookes has announced that he will continue his road racing efforts with Norton for the 2018 Isle of Man TT series. This is his second year with the British motorcycle manufacturer. The 34 year old Australian superbike racer will be piloting the Norton V4 RR where he finished sixth in last year’s Senior TT race. (more…)

2018 Triumph Speed Triple S and RS launched!

Triumph Motorcycles has finally announced the all-new 2018 Triumph Speed Triple S and RS.

The engine alone comes with over 105 new parts which produces a whopping 148hp and 117Nm maximum torque.

The RS model comes with top-grade Ohlins suspension, Brembo brakes and Triumph’s best electronics package.

After several amazing teasers starring seven-time World Superbike champion Carl Fogarty and two-time Isle of Man TT winner Gary Johnson, Triumph Motorcycles has finally revealed all the details surrounding the all-new 2018 Triumph Speed Triple S and RS. (more…)

2018 Honda X-ADV priced below RM70,000?

Boon Siew Honda (BSH) has confirmed that the upcoming 2018 Honda X-ADV will be priced below the RM70,000 mark.

The news was confirmed yesterday during the Honda BigWing Centre launch in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur.

The Honda Africa Twin series starts at around RM80,000 which is in the same price range as the upcoming 2018 Honda CB1000R Neo Sports Cafe.

After the recent launch of Malaysia’s first ever Honda BigWing Centre yesterday in Setapak, Boon Siew Honda (BSH) announced that they will be extending their big bike range with the introduction of three new models for the first half of 2018. These models are the 2018 Honda X-ADV, Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin and Honda CB1000R neo sports cafe. (more…)

How much money do MotoGP riders make?

A lot of folks have been asking regarding how much MotoGP riders earn especially in 2018.

According to a rough estimated guide released by www.tsmsportz.com, the figures are between RM1 million up to RM44 million per season.

The top 6 riders are unsurprisingly the factory riders from Movistar Yamaha, Ducati Team, and Repsol Honda.

We all know that MotoGP riders are living their lives filled with speed and excitement. With the advancements of modern medicine and optimised lifestyles, they’re considered as some of the world’s top athletes and the money they’re making isn’t half bad either. (more…)

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