Sep Irran, Author at BikesRepublic.com

KTM Launches Livery for all 2017 MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 bikes

Pol Espargaro and Bradley Smith with 2017 KTM RC16
Brad Binder and Miguel Oliveira for the KTM Moto2 project
Niccolo Antonelli and Bo Bendsneyder for the Moto3 Red bull KTM Ajo

The covers have been pulled off from the bikes that will compete in all three MotoGP categories and the KTM RC16 are looking fierce will their new looks. The unveiling event was done in Austria where all the machines and their appointed riders were presented in all its glory. KTM will be the only manufacturer that will be competing in all three race categories. (more…)

Motorcycles to Get More Expensive in Singapore

Introduction of three-tiered system for the Additional Registration Fee (ARF)
New motorcycles will be required to pay higher taxes

Heng Swee Keat, Finance Minister of Singapore

According to Singapore Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat, the Additional Registration Fee (ARF) will see two added tiers for more expensive motorcycles. Swee Keat mentioned these new tiers just moments ago during his Budget 2017 speech at the Parliament. In reference to an article written by the Straits Times, all motorcycles purchased in Singapore are currently charged with only 15% tax (ARF) of their price or Open Market Value (OMV). (more…)

2017 The new Mercedes-AMG E 63 4MATIC+ Estate and E 63 S 4MATIC+ Estate

Mercedes-Benz has added two new additions to their E-class lineup, the AMG E63 4MATIC+ Estate and the E63 S 4MATIC+ Estate. The new E63s offer Mercedes’ exquisite driving performance combined with the sophistication and style of the E-class. (more…)

A Flying BMW R1200GS Adventure LEGO set?

Futuristic LEGO Technic design concept called the “Hover Ride”
Collaboration between BMW Motorrad and LEGO

This is not your ordinary Lego blocks that you used to play with back in the day. This is also not the kind that you pretend to help your children with but secretly enjoying building your own LEGO creations. This is a collaboration between BMW Motorrad and LEGO who came up with this 603-piece Lego Technic BMW R1200GS Adventure Model 2-in-1 kit. You want to build an R1200GS replica? You can but wouldn’t it be better if it’s a futuristic flying motorcycle instead? Presenting the “Hover Ride Design Concept”. (more…)

Custom 2003 Ducati Monster 1000 by XTR Pepo

Endurance race-inspired made by XTR Pepo
Based in Madrid, Spain

Looks like we’ve been bitten by the custom bike bug and it is hitting us HARD. Our thirst for beautiful custom bikes led us to this beauty all the way from Spain. This stunning monstrosity was brought to life by Ducati expert and custom bike builder, Pepo Rosell from XTR Pepo. The custom shop is based in the capital of Spain.

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MotoGP: Triumph Confirmed as Engine Supplier for Moto2 in 2019

Triumph has signed agreement with Dorna
Honda’ 600cc four-cylinder will be replaced with Triumph’s 765cc three-cylinder
Similar engine that’s in the 2017 Triumph Street Triple

That’s it, folks. It has been confirmed that Triumph will supply its 765cc three-cylinder engine for the Moto2 category in MotoGP. The rumour has been flying around for a while now but the British manufacturer has finally inked the deal with Dorna in replacement for Honda in the middleweight class. (more…)

Custom 2001 Ducati MH900E “Evoluzione”

Designed by Ducati’s Pierre Terblanche in tribute of Mike Hailwood’s 1978 Isle of Man TT race win
Only 2,000 units were ever put into production

It’s not everyday we get see something so beautiful that it can knock us off our feet. In our present modern era, we are showered with technological marvels and innovations but the façade has always been, for a lack of a better word – dull. When we came across this customised 2001 Ducati MH900E, we knew we have stumbled upon a rarity in the motorcycle scene, an angel of two wheels. This is how some motorcycle enthusiasts would describe as a bike built with burning passion and desire. Smokin’. (more…)

MotoGP: The Race for Ultimate Downforce

Yamaha, Aprilia and Suzuki have started with aero experiments
Unique fairing designs after external winglet ban for 2017

During the pre-season testing over at Phillip Island, we saw that Maverick Vinales clocked in the fastest time in the three-day session. We can’t really know for sure but the new “double fairing” design on the Movistar Yamaha M1 might have contributed to the results eventhough it was the opposite for the nine-time world champion, Valentino Rossi. (more…)

MotoGP: Vinales Fastest Overall AGAIN in Phillip Island

Vinales and Marquez the only riders to go under 1 minute 29 seconds
Vinales completed 101 laps in Day 3
Major improvements from Dani Pedrosa who placed Third

We’re currently seeing a familiar pattern in the MotoGP pre season testing sessions and that pattern is always Vinales being the fastest of them all. After being the only rider who went under 1 minute 29 seconds in Day 2, he improved by another three tenths in the final day of the #AusTest with a 1:28.549 in his 13^th lap of the day. (more…)

MotoGP: Maverick Vinales Fastest on Day 2 of #AusTest2017

Vinales the only rider to run below 1 minute 29 seconds
Almost half a second faster than Marc Marquez
Crutchlow made strong progress as third fastest of Day 2

Maverick Vinales (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP) stunned the field when he clocked a 1:28:847 on his 21^st lap early yesterday. He was the only rider to go sub 1 minute 29 seconds at one of the most challenging tracks in the MotoGP calendar. (more…)

New Specification Updates for Selected 2017 BMW Motorcycles

Equipment updates for R nineT, GS and S1000 range
2017 models include R nineT, R nineT Racer, R nineT Pure, R 1200 GS, R 1200 GS Adventure, S 1000 R and S 1000 RR

According to BMW Motorrad USA, the announcement made earlier today was regarding the equipment updates for the listed 2017 BMW motorcycles models. The list includes the all-new 2017 BMW R nineT Racer, the all-new 2017 BMW R nineT Pure, the flagship 2017 BMW R nineT, the 2017 R 1200 GS and GS Adventure, and the S 1000 R and RR. Below is the list of individual bikes with the updates. (more…)

Guy Martin will race on a Mugen Electric Bike at Isle of Man TT 2017

Guy will participate in the TT Zero category together with John McGuinness
Team Mugen’s Shinden Roku fully-electric race bike

Photo source: Asphalt and Rubber

It was big news when Guy Martin announced that he will be returning to the Isle of Man TT races for 2017. It was even bigger news that he got a ride with the factory Honda Racing team together with John McGuinness aka “The King of the Mountain” on the new Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade SP2. Now, he’s going to participate again in the all-electric race category of Isle of Man TT, the TT Zero. (more…)

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Sep Irran

Pol Espargaro and Bradley Smith with 2017 KTM RC16

Brad Binder and Miguel Oliveira for the KTM Moto2 project

Niccolo Antonelli and Bo Bendsneyder for the Moto3 Red bull KTM Ajo

Introduction of three-tiered system for the Additional Registration Fee (ARF)

New motorcycles will be required to pay higher taxes

Futuristic LEGO Technic design concept called the “Hover Ride”

Collaboration between BMW Motorrad and LEGO

Endurance race-inspired made by XTR Pepo

Based in Madrid, Spain

Triumph has signed agreement with Dorna

Honda’ 600cc four-cylinder will be replaced with Triumph’s 765cc three-cylinder

Similar engine that’s in the 2017 Triumph Street Triple

Designed by Ducati’s Pierre Terblanche in tribute of Mike Hailwood’s 1978 Isle of Man TT race win

Only 2,000 units were ever put into production

Yamaha, Aprilia and Suzuki have started with aero experiments

Unique fairing designs after external winglet ban for 2017

Vinales and Marquez the only riders to go under 1 minute 29 seconds

Vinales completed 101 laps in Day 3

Major improvements from Dani Pedrosa who placed Third

Vinales the only rider to run below 1 minute 29 seconds

Almost half a second faster than Marc Marquez

Crutchlow made strong progress as third fastest of Day 2

Equipment updates for R nineT, GS and S1000 range

2017 models include R nineT, R nineT Racer, R nineT Pure, R 1200 GS, R 1200 GS Adventure, S 1000 R and S 1000 RR

Guy will participate in the TT Zero category together with John McGuinness

Team Mugen’s Shinden Roku fully-electric race bike

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