Sep Irran, Author at BikesRepublic.com

ARRC: Azlan Shah Bags Double Win in Thailand; Anthony West Disqualified

Azlan Shah (Manual Tech KYT Kawasaki Racing) wins both races in dramatic ARRC second round in Thailand
Anthony West (Akeno Speed WJR Racing Team) was disqualified from both races due to ‘technical infringement’
West originally finished third in Race One and first in Race Two at the Buriram International Circuit

The recent ARRC (Asia Road Racing Championship) round held at the Buriram International Circuit saw plenty of action from all of the categories that took part from 13 – 15 April 2017. The second round saw Malaysian rider Azlan Shah as the double winner for both Super Sports 600cc races at the 4.554km track. (more…)

TESTED – 2017 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S

The brand new 2017 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S can easily be a contender for the best adventure / touring bike available in the country.
Equipped with a 1,301cc V-twin DOHC engine that produces 160hp and 140Nm, it is one of the lightest and flexible power plant produced by KTM.
The overall riding experience is heightened even further thanks to the optional Travel Pack that includes Quickshifter +, KTM MY RIDE system, Motor Slip Regulation (MSR) and finally Hill Hold Control (HHC).

Following the recently launched 2017 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S and KTM 1290 Super Duke R last Friday, KTM Malaysia swiftly organized a ride just the day after. Yesterday was indeed a treat for one of our writers as the planned ride was a day trip to Cameron Highlands. [button color=”” size=”” type=”round” target=”blank” link=”https://www.bikesrepublic.com/featured/ktm-malaysia-unveils-2017-ktm-1290-super-adventure-s-rm-rm/”]CLICK HERE[/button] to read up on the launch last Friday. (more…)

KTM Malaysia Unveils 2017 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S & 1290 Super Duke R; RM115,000 And RM118,000

The new KTM 1290 motorcycles are powered by their updated 1,301cc liquid-cooled V-twin which is one the lightest and most powerful V-twins in the motoring industry
Both 1290 Super Adventure S and Super Duke R are packed with high-tech electronic aids, WP semi-active suspensions and huge Brembo brake packages.

KTM Malaysia has finally brought in their first 2017 models to Malaysian shores. The two new 2017 models are none other than the 2017 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S and 1290 Super Duke R. KTM had previously unveiled the Super Adventure S (along with R and T models) during last year’s INTERMOT in Cologne, Germany and the 1290 Super Duke R at EICMA 2016 in Milan, Italy. (more…)

Honda Endurance Racing Squad Ready for 40th Le Mans 24 Hours Race this Weekend

The Honda Endurance Racing team primed and ready to battle it out at the 40^th Le Mans 24 Hour race this weekend.
Freddy Foray, Julien da Costa and Sébastien Gimbert will race the all-new Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP2 together with British road racer, Lee Johnston as their reserve rider.

The Honda Endurance Racing team is ready to compete at the 40^th Le Mans 24 Hours race this coming weekend from 15 April – 16 April 2017. The team is going to compete on board the all-powerful and updated 2017 Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP2. (more…)

Suzuki Malaysia launches 2017 GSX-S750 ABS, V-Strom 650 ABS & V-Strom 650XT ABS – Price from RM44,900 – RM50,900

The new GSX-S750 with ABS is the ultimate combination of a performance-based street motorcycle with aggressive styling equipped with better styling and more power.
The two new V-Strom 650 ABS are lighter with an updated Euro4-compliant engine plus a tonne of new features priced below RM50,000

Suzuki Assemblers Malaysia has just released three new big bike models for the Malaysian market. The three new models for 2017 are the GSX-S750 ABS, V-Strom 650 ABS and V-Strom 650XT ABS. (more…)

The Weekend Ride – Aunty Aini’s Garden Cafe, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan

Aunty Aini’s is famous for their Rendang and Masak Lemak Cili Api
Located in Kampung Chelet, Nilai, it’s only 10 minutes away from Sepang International Circuit
Many famous chefs have been there including Gordon Ramsay and Anthony Bourdain

Welcome to yet another addition to The Weekend Ride segment brought to you exclusively by Bikes Republic. For this week, our main highlight is shining upon a hidden (but very well-known) gem in the heart of Nilai, Negeri Sembilan. We are of course referring to the famous Aunty Aini’s Garden Cafe. (more…)

New Kawasaki Chronograph Wristwatch “ZRX since 1997” – €149 (RM703)

The “ZRX since 1997” was made to honour the legendary naked bikes from Kawasaki, The ZRX 1100 and ZRX 1200
Two attractive colours available; Matte Black finish with either Green or Black face
The timepieces are available at z900.us at €149 (around RM703)

In the light of the 20^th year anniversary of the Kawasaki’s legendary ZRX motorcycle, our friends from www.z900.us have brought their latest timepiece collection dubbed the “ZRX since 1997”. The wristwatch was designed to pay homage to the one of Kawasaki’s most iconic production motorcycles of all time, the 1997 Kawasaki ZRX 1100 and ZRX 1200. (more…)

MotoGP 2017: Michelin Will Sponsor Australian GP in October

Dorna Sports has announced that Michelin will be the main title sponsor for the Australian MotoGP round
The second of three flyaway races at Phillip Island will be on 22 October 2017
The Australian GP is arguably one of the most exciting races in the Motorcycle Grand Prix calendar

Andrea Iannone’s crash with Gavin the Seagull in 2016 (Image source: MotoGP)

A recent announcement made by Dorna Sports recently has stated the official tyre supplier for MotoGP, Michelin, will be the Australian GP’s main title sponsor. The Australian GP is set to run its course as the second out three flyaway races on 22 October 2017 at the legendary Phillip Island circuit. With that, the official name for the round has changed to the Michelin® Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. (more…)

BMW Motorrad Malaysia Introduces New 2017 BMW R nineT, R nineT Pure and R nineT Racer; From RM82,900

The BMW R nineT epitomises casual elegance that focuses on the most important design elements of the motorcycle.
The new BMW R nineT Pure embodies the essence of the purist and authentic classic without frills and reduced to the absolute essentials.
The BMW R nineT represents a purist athletic flair, emotional design and uncompromising styling as a classic sports machine.

BMW Motorrad Malaysia has just revealed three new models from the BMW Motorrad Heritage world of experience. The three new models are the 2017 BMW R nineT, BMW R nineT Pure and BMW R nineT Racer. The new and updated Heritage variants were designed for the ‘pure riding’ experience with the various options for customisations and styling choices. (more…)

Motorcycle Innovation Plans to Build New TS3 “Shockwave”

Australia’s Motorcycle Innovation has received new funding to build a new TS3 ‘Shockwave’ model
The current TS3’s chassis developed from 2012 is equipped with the Triangulated Steering and Suspension System
The new TS3 Shockwave will use Ducati’s 1198cc Testastretta engine with an overall weight of only 110kg

Following an announcement made by Motorcycle Innovation from Australia via their Facebook page, the innovative prototype bike manufacturer has received a huge funding to develop a brand new TS3 model called the ‘Shockwave’. (more…)

MotoGP: Dovizioso Points Finger at Petrucci for Crash, not Espargaro

The second MotoGP round saw yet another unfortunate crash from Ducati’s Andrea Dovizioso which was caused by someone else
Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing Team Gresini) took Dovi out while attempting to overtake but lost the front while doing so
Although clearly Espargaro was in the wrong, Dovi blasted Danilo Petrucci for riding recklessly that led to the incident between him and Espargaro

In the last MotoGP round that happened a couple of days ago at the Termas de Rio Hondo circuit held in Argentina, there were a few unfortunate incidents that led to some of the high profile riders to exit the race prematurely. One of the more unlucky folks was none other than Ducati’s Andrea Dovizioso. (more…)

WorldSBK: Argentina’s Brand New Circuit will Host its First Ever Race in 2018

The brand new Vilicum Circuit will host its first ever WorldSBK race in 2018 located in the San Juan Province, Argentina
The track is halfway completed and will apply for homologation by FIM at the end of 2017
The 4.2km track has 19 corners in total; 11 lefts and eight rights

Looks like Argentina will be the 26^th country to host the Superbike World Championship in 2018. If all goes well, the country will be the first venue to hold a WorldSBK racing series in South America. The new track dubbed the Vilicum Circuit is located in the San Juan province near the infamous Route 40, about 1,117km away from the capital city of Buenos Aires. (more…)

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Azlan Shah (Manual Tech KYT Kawasaki Racing) wins both races in dramatic ARRC second round in Thailand

Anthony West (Akeno Speed WJR Racing Team) was disqualified from both races due to ‘technical infringement’

West originally finished third in Race One and first in Race Two at the Buriram International Circuit

The brand new 2017 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S can easily be a contender for the best adventure / touring bike available in the country.

Equipped with a 1,301cc V-twin DOHC engine that produces 160hp and 140Nm, it is one of the lightest and flexible power plant produced by KTM.

The overall riding experience is heightened even further thanks to the optional Travel Pack that includes Quickshifter +, KTM MY RIDE system, Motor Slip Regulation (MSR) and finally Hill Hold Control (HHC).

The new KTM 1290 motorcycles are powered by their updated 1,301cc liquid-cooled V-twin which is one the lightest and most powerful V-twins in the motoring industry

Both 1290 Super Adventure S and Super Duke R are packed with high-tech electronic aids, WP semi-active suspensions and huge Brembo brake packages.

The Honda Endurance Racing team primed and ready to battle it out at the 40th Le Mans 24 Hour race this weekend.

Freddy Foray, Julien da Costa and Sébastien Gimbert will race the all-new Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP2 together with British road racer, Lee Johnston as their reserve rider.

The new GSX-S750 with ABS is the ultimate combination of a performance-based street motorcycle with aggressive styling equipped with better styling and more power.

The two new V-Strom 650 ABS are lighter with an updated Euro4-compliant engine plus a tonne of new features priced below RM50,000

Aunty Aini’s is famous for their Rendang and Masak Lemak Cili Api

Located in Kampung Chelet, Nilai, it’s only 10 minutes away from Sepang International Circuit

Many famous chefs have been there including Gordon Ramsay and Anthony Bourdain

The “ZRX since 1997” was made to honour the legendary naked bikes from Kawasaki, The ZRX 1100 and ZRX 1200

Two attractive colours available; Matte Black finish with either Green or Black face

The timepieces are available at z900.us at €149 (around RM703)

Dorna Sports has announced that Michelin will be the main title sponsor for the Australian MotoGP round

The second of three flyaway races at Phillip Island will be on 22 October 2017

The Australian GP is arguably one of the most exciting races in the Motorcycle Grand Prix calendar

The BMW R nineT epitomises casual elegance that focuses on the most important design elements of the motorcycle.

The new BMW R nineT Pure embodies the essence of the purist and authentic classic without frills and reduced to the absolute essentials.

The BMW R nineT represents a purist athletic flair, emotional design and uncompromising styling as a classic sports machine.

Australia’s Motorcycle Innovation has received new funding to build a new TS3 ‘Shockwave’ model

The current TS3’s chassis developed from 2012 is equipped with the Triangulated Steering and Suspension System

The new TS3 Shockwave will use Ducati’s 1198cc Testastretta engine with an overall weight of only 110kg

The second MotoGP round saw yet another unfortunate crash from Ducati’s Andrea Dovizioso which was caused by someone else

Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing Team Gresini) took Dovi out while attempting to overtake but lost the front while doing so

Although clearly Espargaro was in the wrong, Dovi blasted Danilo Petrucci for riding recklessly that led to the incident between him and Espargaro

The brand new Vilicum Circuit will host its first ever WorldSBK race in 2018 located in the San Juan Province, Argentina

The track is halfway completed and will apply for homologation by FIM at the end of 2017

The 4.2km track has 19 corners in total; 11 lefts and eight rights

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The Honda Endurance Racing team primed and ready to battle it out at the 40^th Le Mans 24 Hour race this weekend.