Sep Irran, Author at BikesRepublic.com

2018 KTM 790 Duke launched at EICMA 2017 – Meet “The Scalpel”

The covers have been lifted of the new 2018 KTM 790 Duke earlier today during the EICMA 2017 show in Milan, Italy.

Nicknamed “The Scalpel”, its 799cc parallel twin with 270-degree crank engine produces an impressive 105hp and 85.4Nm of maximum torque.

Other amazing features include lean-sensitive traction control, cornering ABS, launch control, auto-blipper, quickshifter (for both up and down shifts), slipper clutch and many more.

The bike that most KTM fans and other motoring enthusiasts have been waiting for has been unveiled, folks. The all-new 2018 KTM 790 Duke is officially introduced today in conjunction with the EICMA international motorcycle show in Milan, Italy. Dubbed “The Scalpel”, this baby is a much more agile and nimble ‘parkour-loving’ sibling of the 2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke R. (more…)

2018 Triumph Tiger 1200 XC and XR revealed – The most advanced Tiger yet!

Triumph Motorcycles stole the EICMA 2017 show today with the launch of their most advanced Tiger yet; the 2018 Triumph Tiger 1200 XC and XR.

Over 100 different updates were made to the Tiger 1200’s engine, chassis and exhaust which resulted in a major weight drop of up to 10kg.

Adaptive Cornering Lighting, adjustable full-colour TFT screen, all-round LED lighting, six riding modes, illuminated backlit switchgear, and Triumph Shift Assist are just some of the tech updates packed in the new Tiger 1200 range.

Following up on the newly launched 2018 Triumph Tiger 800 range, Triumph Motorcycles again dropped the bomb with the introduction of their most technologically-advanced Tiger yet; the all-new 2018 Triumph Tiger 1200 XC and XR. The unveiling was done in conjunction with the EICMA 2017 Milan Show in Italy which is happening right now. (more…)

Triumph launches 2018 Triumph Tiger 800 XC and XR at EICMA 2017

Triumph Motorcycles has just launched their latest 2018 Triumph Tiger 800 XC and XR ranges at the EICMA Milan Show.

The all-new 2018 Tiger range have been heavily updated with over 200 upgrades to the chassis and engine.

Taking a step further into the future of motorcycling, the new Tiger 800 range now features the latest TFT instrument panels, all-round LED lighting, new cruise control and many more.

The longest running adventure bike in the industry from Triumph Motorcycles has added the all-new 2018 Triumph Tiger 800 XC and XR into their ever-growing line up of premium motorcycles in the market. Which a rich history dating back to the mid 1930s, the all-new Tiger 800 ranges promises outstanding riding capabilities than ever before. (more…)

New sportier 2017 Honda Wave Alpha introduced – RM5,086!

Boon Siew Honda (BSH) has launched their latest 2017 Honda Wave Alpha in the market which now comes with a much sportier look.

The design was inspired by the same one used by the cub prix riders currently competing in the 2017 Honda Wave Alpha Challenge.

Priced at RM5,086.94 (basic price with GST), the new Honda Wave Alpha comes with new colour scheme, sporty muffler, rear seat grab and leg shield.

The latest 2017 Honda Wave Alpha has been introduced today which shows a much sportier look and feel thanks to a redesigned colour scheme. The best-selling cub currently in Malaysia produced by Boon Siew Honda (BSH) now comes in a refreshed version to cater to the younger generation and new riders looking for the perfect first bike. (more…)

2018 Ducati Scrambler 1100 – The most powerful Ducati Scrambler yet

The latest addition into the Scrambler family has been introduced in the form of the 2018 Ducati Scrambler 1100.

A brand-new 1,079cc, air-cooled, V-twin engine is fitted in the new Scrambler which produces around 85hp and 88Nm of torque.

There will be three different models available; Ducati Scrambler 1100, Ducati Scrambler 1100 Special and Ducati Scrambler 1100 Sport.

Ducati is on a roll this year at the EICMA 2017 show in Milan and the latest entry into the Scrambler family is the 2018 Ducati Scrambler 1100. We’ve already gotten to know how the Scrambler 1100 would look like as some of the images were leaked online just days before the main event. (more…)

2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260 unleashed – S and Pikes Peak models included

The latest Multistrada family member has been introduced in the form of the 2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260.

There are three different models available, Multistrada 1260, Multistrada 1260 S and Multistrada 1260 S Pikes Peak.

The now Euro-4 approved 1,262cc Testastretta DVT engine taken from the XDiavel is able to generate 158hp and 9,750rpm and 130Nm of maximum torque at 7,500rpm.

For the year 2018, Ducati has figured out a way on how they can take the super successful Multistrada platform and beef it up to something even more. That resulted in the all-new 2018 Ducati Multistrada 1260. The latest addition into the Multistrada family comes in three different versions; Standard, S and Pike Peak. (more…)

2018 Ducati 959 Panigale Corse introduced

The 2018 Ducati 959 Panigale Corse is one of the bikes introduced earlier today during the 2018 Ducati World Premiere.

The 959 Panigale Corse features all-round Ohlins suspension package, MotoGP-inspired livery and a beautiful titanium Akrapovic slip-on exhaust.

While there’s no news on the pricing, we’re sure that it’ll be slightly above the RM100,000 mark once it reaches here in Malaysia.

As promised by Ducati for their 2018 World Premiere, they have pulled the covers off their 2018 Ducati 959 Panigale Corse. This very special version Ducati middleweight superbike comes with a host of different upgrades to further elevate the style as well as substance of the 959. (more…)

Ducati drops mic with 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale

Together with the introduction of the new 2018 Panigale V4 and V4 S, Ducati dropped the bomb with the unveiling of the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale.

The 2018 Panigale Speciale produces 226hp and weighs only 165kg thanks to its Akrapovic full-system titanium exhaust and magnesium wheels.

Only 1,500 units of the 2018 Ducati Panigale Speciale will be made for the entire world.

Apart from the jaw-dropping launch of the new 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 in conjunction with the EICMA Milan show, Ducati again dropped the mic on us with the unveiling of the beautiful and limited 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 Speciale. (more…)

Ducati launches 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 – 212hp and 120Nm of pure power

Ahead of the EICMA 2017 Milan Show, Ducati has pulled the covers off their latest 2018 Ducati Panigale V4.

Equipped with the 1,103cc Desmosedici Stradale V4 engine, the 2018 Panigale V4 produces 212hp and 120Nm of maximum torque.

Ducati also introduced and “S” version of the Panigale V4 which is said to be lighter and more powerful.

Presenting Ducati’s first ever production four-cylinder superbike, the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4. This is by far the biggest evolution the Panigale series has ever gone through and the results are simply out of this world. (more…)

Top Kawasaki Motorcycle Clubs in Malaysia

Looking for a Kawasaki group to join? Here are some of the top Kawasaki motorcycle clubs in Malaysia.

Some of the most active Kawasaki groups in the country are the Kawasaki Owners Group (KOG), Wilhin Motor Group and Welly Advance Bikers.

Other honourable mentions are the Kawasaki Lady Bikers, Z800 HaVoC, ZX-6R / ZX-10R Community Malaysia, Z250 Malaysia, Z900 Malaysia Owners and many more.

Those weekend rides are never complete without a leisure ride to your favourite hangout spot to have some lovely breakfast or lunch. However, these places are nothing special without the companionship of all the lovely riders and bikers from the respective motorcycle groups. (more…)

Malaysian Cub Prix: Penang penultimate round cancelled due to bad weather

The ninth round of the 2017 PETRONAS AAM Malaysian Cub Prix set to be held today at Stadium Batu Kawan, Penang has been cancelled due to extreme weather.

Hours of non-stop rain and strong winds hit the island and mainland which has left many stranded due to rising waters.

The final round of the 2017 Malaysian Cub Prix will be held in Bandar Penawar, Johor on 18 and 19 November 2017.

Bad weather and hours of non-stop heavy rains have forced the organisers and promoters of the 2017 PETRONAS AAM Malaysian Cub Prix to regretfully cancel the penultimate round for this year’s season. Over 17 hours of torrential rains hit Penang where extreme weather ripped apart the race circuit and event grounds late last night. (more…)

2018 Ducati Scrambler 1100 leaked photos!

Leaked photos of the upcoming 2018 Ducati Scrambler 1100 have surfaced online just a day prior the bike’s official launch.

Ducati has planned that their 2018 Ducati World Premiere will see no less than five models being introduced for next year.

The latest addition to the Scrambler family is seen as the best of both worlds between the Scrambler and Monster families.

With just a day away from the 2018 Ducati World Premiere event where the Bologna-based manufacturer plans to reveal no less than five new models for 2018, leaked photos of the all-new 2018 Ducati Scrambler 1100 have made their way to the land of the Internet. (more…)

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