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Sep Irran

A lot of people tend to agree that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but this particular 2020 BMW S 1000 RR lookalike might just turn a few heads. It might look like the all-powerful German superbike, but it’s actually a Chinese copy. Everyone, say hello to the Moto S450RR! (more…)

The Royal Enfield Himalayan made its mark here in Malaysia when it was first launched back in 2018. After a couple of years and having gathered quite a following around the globe, the Himalayan is ready for its next step in evolution with a bunch of updates that we assumed were made through various feedbacks from the current owners. (more…)

Looks like Honda is planning to unveil a new Forza in October. A 15-second teaser trailer was posted on YouTube and based on what experts in the field are reporting, it might be a middleweight maxi-scooter that will be the successor of the Honda NC 700D Integra. OMG. (more…)

Late last month, Aprilia dropped one hell of a bomb with its super-limited 2021 Aprilia Tuono V4 X. It’s full of insanity which comprises a 221hp engine packed into a track-only naked bike and fitted with juicy race-spec items you wouldn’t believe, which includes a front winglet set from their Aprilia RS-GP MotoGP prototype machine. (more…)

The second round of the SIC MiniGP Championship 2020 took its course yesterday at the Sepang International Kart Circuit where a number of young riding talents showcased their riding prowess. Guided under the helm of national motorsports icon, Zulfahmi Khairuddin, SIC Junior ZK Racing, and Sepang International Circuit (SIC) as a whole, we got a glimmer of the future of riding talents of Malaysia. And it is bright. (more…)

When Boon Siew Honda (BSH) unveiled the first-ever Honda RS150R back in 2016, kapcai enthusiasts across the country were ecstatic to find a 150cc bike packed a lot of amazing features. We had our fun when testing the V1 but now, there’s a new version, the 2020 Honda RS150R V2. (more…)

GIVI Asia together with MotoWazi successfully conducted a marshal safety riding course yesterday at the Melawati Stadium, Shah Alam. Around 40 bikers joined in the festivities to learn the vital skills needed not only on how to ride motorcycles safely but also how to do so while managing a ride with other riders on the road. (more…)

CFMoto has sealed the deal with KTM as the sole distributor for KTM products in China, and that in itself is a huge contract. The recently published investors’ presentation showcased details of the joint venture between the two companies, most notably their plans to develop and manufacture a new KTM 750 series. (more…)

Ever since the Honda ADV 150 was officially unveiled at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show 2019 (GIIAS) in Indonesia last July, people around Asia have been asking on the arrival of this particular machine in their respective countries. For Malaysia, it’ll be sometime in the first quarter of 2021. (more…)

Pierer Mobility AG, the parent company of KTM and Husqvarna, has released its latest investors’ presentation outlining their current status for the year 2020 as well as some plans going into 2021 and 2022. One of the highlights is the market launch for the first Husqvarna electric scooter which will make its debut in 2021. (more…)

If you have a car or motorcycle with an expired road tax of less than three years, you can now renew it without getting it inspected over at PUSPAKOM. This was announced earlier by Malaysia’s Transport Minister, Datuk Seri Wee Ka Sion. (more…)

Most of us here in Malaysia are waiting eagerly for the arrival of the Aprilia RS 660, but all plans have been considerably delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the launch of its official production model. While we know that it’ll arrive sooner or later, some of us are wondering if there will ever be another entry-level Aprilia that’s more pleasing to the wallet. (more…)

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