Looking for the ultimate track bike? How about a 600cc Moto2 bike used by Hafizh Syahrin during his time with the Petronas Raceline Malaysia? That’s right, you can actually own a bona fide Moto2 race-winning machine at a low, low price of RM120,000! (more…)
There have been several notable limited-edition Ducati models unveiled in the past few years and their latest version has arrived here in Malaysia; the 2020 Ducati Panigale V4 25th Anniversario 916. There are only 500 units produced for the entire planet and Malaysia has one. (more…)
Yamaha’s MotoGP prodigal son has returned. Jorge Lorenzo will return the Yamaha factory team in 2020 as part of the Yamaha Factory Racing Test Team. Yup, the five-time world champ (all three of the premier class wins were with Yamaha) is going back to his old roots and we’re excited about the news! (more…)
2019 was the year when the world was once again introduced to a brand-new Suzuki Katana and people have been going mad about the bike. Hitting that nostalgic button just at the right spot, they’ve now announced a super limited edition for the French market in collaboration with a very popular American company, Icon Motorsports. (more…)
One of the oldest motorcycle manufacturers in the industry, Norton Motorcycles, is currently in deep financial issues with the announcement of entering administration. It seems that they’re in deep waters when it comes to unpaid taxes to the HM Revenue & Customs of around £300,000 (around RM1.59 million). (more…)
After the big news of Maverick Vinales extending his contract with the Yamaha factory MotoGP squad until the end of 2022, Fabio Quartararo announced that he will be joining Vinales on board the full factory Yamaha YZR-M1 in 2021 and 2022. (more…)
Honda has officially selected the Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP as the official tyre for their latest 2020 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade and Fireblade SP. Recognised as the top-performing street tyre from Pirelli’s extensive range of quality rubbers, the third-gen Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP is highly recognized as one of the ‘good stuff’ by elite superbike riders around the globe. (more…)
The pre-season MotoGP test session is not for another week and already Maverick Vinales is the first to strike a deal with Yamaha which will see the young Spaniard racing for the factory squad until the end of 2022.
This newly signed agreement confirms that Yamaha is confident with Maverick Vinales and his abilities to carry them forward not only the upcoming seasons but also be the front runner is winning back the championship and developing the ever-growing Yamaha YZR-M1. (more…)
We recently reported that Anthony West posted something quite unbelievable on his Facebook page about quitting motorsports altogether due to FIM (and accusing of Marc Marquez and Valentino Rossi of cheating during their championship-winning seasons). Now, FIM has responded regarding the whole matter involving the young and obviously talented Australian rider. (more…)
If you’re looking into the best Kawasaki Z900 conversion kit in the market to date, the folks over at Japan Legends has something that might tickle your fancy. While naked bikes are the ‘in’ thing now, those who want something completely cool and different can opt for their Kawasaki ZXR exterior kit. Fair warning, it is AWESOME. (more…)
Want to know something awesome? Nicola Dutto became the first-ever paraplegic rider to complete the Africa Eco Race, an ultra-tough 4,000km 12-stage off-road rally in Northern Africa. That’s right, the man can’t use his feet BUT he rode his specialised KTM and gave other able-bodied competitors a run for their money! (more…)
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