A recent interview with Dorna’s CEO, Carmelo Ezpeleta, with GPOne unveiled one hell of a bomb in the MotoGP world as Kawasaki recently requested if they’re able to compete in a race as wildcard BUT with their WorldSBK-spec ZX-10RR. (more…)
A recent interview with Dorna’s CEO, Carmelo Ezpeleta, with GPOne unveiled one hell of a bomb in the MotoGP world as Kawasaki recently requested if they’re able to compete in a race as wildcard BUT with their WorldSBK-spec ZX-10RR. (more…)
Electric bikes are on the rise in the ever-growing urban environment and more manufacturers are jumping on that bandwagon. For one particular Swedish company called Cake, they’re offering something that’s so outside the box, we’re thoroughly impressed. What you’re looking at is the Cake Ösa, arguably the world’s most versatile electric bike yet. (more…)
John McGuinness is back on the racing calendar for 2020 as he inked a new deal with the Quattro Plant Bournemouth Kawasaki Team. The 23-time Isle of Man TT winner will be racing this beautiful Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR in multiple IOMTT categories which includes Superbike, Superstock, and Senior TT. (more…)
If you’re in the market for one of the coolest looking adventure bikes around, the Yamaha Ténéré 700 should be high up on your list. Designed to take on any terrain, it’s also one hell of a good-looking bike and the iF Design Award team seems to agree as they handed out one of their coveted awards to the beautiful machine. (more…)
The last time we heard anything related to Royal Enfield, it wasn’t a positive one as they’ve axed their 500 series, namely the Bullet and Thunderbird (with Classic to follow suit). Determined to stay in the game, they’ve filed trademarks for two new models; the Royal Enfield Flying Flea and Roadster. (more…)
Apparently, there’s a race series out there with a bunch of cool guys and gals racing on the sexy BMW R nineT Racer and it’s called the BMW Motorrad BoxerCup. Its second season will commence in May until September covering seven rounds, mostly in Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, and the Netherlands.
Question: Why haven’t we heard about this regarding the first season (just for this particular editor)?? Well, you get some, you miss some. Anyway, The BMW Motorrad BoxerCup 2020 will be held in conjunction with the International German Motorcycle Championship IDM and there will two races per race weekend.
Think of it as a one-make race series where riders battle it out on the same identical BMW R nineT Racers which have been optimized for racing. We’re talking Wilbers fork and strut, carbon fibre cylinder head covers, Ilmberger rear end and engine spoiler (holy baloney), BOS titanium manifolds and mufflers, Staübli quick-release brake couplings, Wunderlich windshield and frame sliders, BMW Motorrad ABS racing software, Gilles Tolling footrest and race-spec shifter, and Dunlop race tyres.
Another cool fact is that all participants are supplied by one of the most well-known brands in the business, HJC. In other words, the race will be based solely on riding skills as the bikes are identical with no added performance advantage whatsoever. So yeah, this might be one of the coolest one-make races on the planet.
For those who are interested to witness this spectacle, below is the racing calendar for the BMW Motorrad BoxerCup 2020.
The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati squad presented their 2020 WorldSBK set-up earlier this week in Imola, Italy together with their star riders, Scott Redding and Chaz Davies. Riding the powerful 2020 Ducati Panigale V4 R, some would say that this might the year that Ducati takes over the World Superbikes series away from the dominating Kawasaki and their champion, Jonathan Rea. (more…)
Looking for a reliable and affordable workhorse to travel around town? Boon Siew Honda has unveiled the latest Honda EX5 updated for 2020 for those looking for a reasonably priced and durable cub that has been a market favourite for generations now. (more…)
The Roda Darul Ehsan (RiDE) initiative will start rolling out its RM 1 million motorcycle license subsidy starting March 2020. The scheme plans to assist around 3,000 youths residing in Selangor to obtain their motorcycle licenses which will see each of them getting an RM350 subsidy in getting them legally sorted to ride on the roads. (more…)
The Petronas Sprinta Racing Moto2 riders, Xavi Vierge and Jake Dixon, recently completed their private test sessions in Jerez, Spain earlier this week and things are looking up for the Malaysian outfit in the intermediate class of MotoGP. (more…)
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd (Japan) has announced that they’re opening orders for a range of high-performance electric motors designed specifically to power automobiles and other EV/PHEV vehicles of the future. It might look small, but Yamaha has stated that the electric motors can generate a buttload of power and we are definitely interested. (more…)
The folks from Triumph Motorcycles has unveiled the 2020 Triumph Street Triple R, their latest 765cc streetfighter that combines the brand’s aggressive styling, amazing Euro 5 compliant firepower, and ‘in your face’ attitude all within a comfortably affordable price package. (more…)
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