Sep Irran, Author at BikesRepublic.com

HayabusaRiders.my Mega TTS Raya get together

A group of enthusiastic Suzuki owners called the HayabusaRiders.my gathered in Putrajaya last weekend for their Mega TTS Raya get together.
Dozens of Suzuki Hayabusa, B-King, and other prized machines made their way for a fun-filled gathering with friends and families.
The day ended with a night photo shoot in the heart of Putrajaya.

The month of Raya Aidilfitri has just ended and most of us tried to attend and organise open houses and get-togethers during the final weekend just a few days back. The great folks from HayabusaRiders.my decided to do things a bit different this year and the result is their very own Mega TTS Raya get together. (more…)

HLYM introduces 2018 Yamaha Y15ZR GP Edition – RM8,588

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) has introduced the 2018 Yamaha Y15ZR GP Edition.
Owners of the new limited edition super cub will also receive a Yamaha Y15ZR miniature model and fitness wristband.
HLYM has priced their latest GP edition bike at RM8,588 (basic price with 0% GST).

The folks over at Hong Leong Yamaha Motor Sdn Bhd (HLYM) have unveiled their latest 2018 Yamaha Y15ZR GP Edition. This fourth GP Edition model not only comes with a stunning colour scheme but new owners will receive a few extras alongside this limited edition model. (more…)

2019 KTM 790 Adventure R almost ready for production

KTM has teased us with a set of photos of the 2019 KTM 790 Adventure R.
The prototype version can be seen ripping around the same 799cc platform as the 2018 KTM 790 Duke.
KTM promises an adventure bike that will be super lightweight, powerful, and full of innovations that assist in off-road riding.

It was just last week when the 2018 KTM 790 Duke proved itself to be one of the best machines at the 2018 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Not only did the 790 Duke won the middleweight class thanks to Chris Fillmore, it also clocked in the third fastest overall time with just a few seconds separating them from the Ducati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak and the KTM 1290 Super Duke R. (more…)

HI-REV Racing introduces 2018 racing line-up

HI-REV has officially launched their entire racing line-up for 2018.
A total of 13 bikes and two cars will be competing in different racing series from the Malaysian Cub Prix, Malaysia Superbike Championship, and many more.
HI-REV also introduced their latest premium performance lubricant which is the TorQe Pro Fully Synthetic 5W40.

HI-REV Racing has officially unveiled their 2018 satellite teams which will be competing in a number of different racing series for both two and four wheels. The unveiling was done at Genting Highlands where the race machines from different racing teams were also introduced. (more…)

Will Triumph’s 765cc triple-cylinder engine make Moto2 more interesting in 2019?

Last week, three players of the Moto2 championship went to Aragon to test out their chassis with Triumph’s 765cc triple-cylinder engine.
Kalex, KTM, and NTS all reported positive results where they clocked in similar lap times as the current 2018 championship after just two days of testing.
2019 will see the biggest change to the Moto2 intermediate class with its new engine and electronics package.

We’ve passed the first half of the year and with all the action plus drama the boys from Moto3, Moto2, and MotoGP have been giving us, it won’t be long before the 2019 season starts. This brings the biggest change to the intermediate class with a brand new triple-cylinder engine swap from Triumph. (more…)

Marc Marquez wins best MotoGP race yet!

Last night’s MotoGP race won by Marc Marquez was considered by many as one of the best MotoGP races yet.
Almost 10 riders fought in the front group and there were too many overtaking and dramatic events to count.
Marc Marquez crossed the chequered flag in first place followed by Alex Rins (Team Suzuki Ecstar) and Maverick Vinales (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP).

Those of us who were fortunate enough to watch the Motul TT Assen MotoGP round last night can agree with one thing; the battles were incredible! Almost ten riders were fighting in the front group for podium contention which ended in Repsol Honda’s Marc Marquez winning the epic race. (more…)

Enjoy great rebates with Harley-Davidson Passport to Freedom campaign!

Harley-Davidson has launched its Passport to Freedom campaign.
Future H-D bike owners can enjoy rebates up to RM2,600 when they purchase a new bike until 30 September 2018.
These incentives will help new bike owners in funding for their B Full license, merchandise, parts, accessories, and H.O.G® membership costs.

The folks representing Harley-Davidson here in Malaysia has just launched its premier Passport to Freedom campaign. From now until 30 September 2018, new H-D bike owners can enjoy a number of great rebates that can assist in obtaining their B Full licenses, training costs plus more. (more…)

Certified Superbike Technicians are in demand!

More and more certified superbike technicians are in demand right now thanks to a growth of a multitude of bikes here in Malaysia.
The TOC Automotive College has specially developed a program called “Superbike Technician Course” to assist in the demand.
The TOC STC is made up of three levels of academic and career development, and all one needs is a minimum Form 3 education to apply for this 18-month course.

The motorcycle scene in Malaysia has been growing steadily over the years, with more and more bikes of all sizes and makes taking to the road, there has never been a time when so many new superbikes from various bike-makers have been introduced in rapid succession. (more…)

Harley-Davidson moves production outside of the US

Harley-Davidson has announced its plans to move its production to their plants outside of the US.
Due to the trade wars between the US and EU, the import tariff for US-made bikes has been raised by 25%.
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, had a few remarks to say about H-D on his Twitter page.

The latest trade wars between the US and the European Union (EU) has resulted in some nasty remarks between a few key parties in the motorcycling industry as well as the President of the United States, Donald Trump. (more…)

2019 Ducati Monster 1200 25° Anniversario unveiled

Ducati has unveiled the limited edition 2019 Ducati Monster 1200 25° Anniversario.
Only 500 units will be available in markets around the world starting September.
The 25^th anniversary model’s best aspect is its special Italian tricolour red, white and green livery with anniversary logos.

During a recent announcement for the program regarding World Ducati Week 2018 (WDW2018), Ducati surprised everyone with the launch of the 2019 Ducati Monster 1200 25° Anniversario. This very limited edition machine was presented by their MotoGP rider, Andrea Dovizioso. (more…)

MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa together with Petronas Yamaha?

Some folks have speculated that Dani Pedrosa will stay in MotoGP next season together with the Petronas Yamaha satellite team.
While nothing has been confirmed, Lin Jarvis stated that talks between Yamaha and Petronas are currently going well.
The next 24 hours will reveal if these possibilities are true as we wait for the official announcements.

After last round’s fiasco regarding the future of current Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa, a lot of different folks around the world have already begun speculating the Spaniard’s future in MotoGP. With all of the factory seats confirmed, one question remains. WHERE WILL DANI PEDROSA GO? (more…)

Saudi women can now ride motorcycles!

The driving ban in Saudi Arabia has been officially lifted earlier this week.
Women all over the kingdom are already operating vehicles and enrolling in driving schools.
Due to a lack of female riding instructors, only a small group of women managed to start learning how to ride in the capital.

It was a historic moment for all Saudi women earlier this week as the driving ban was finally lifted after decades of oppression. Media all over Saudi Arabia erupted with joy as women everywhere began their journey of operating their own vehicles in the kingdom. (more…)

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Sep Irran

A group of enthusiastic Suzuki owners called the HayabusaRiders.my gathered in Putrajaya last weekend for their Mega TTS Raya get together.

Dozens of Suzuki Hayabusa, B-King, and other prized machines made their way for a fun-filled gathering with friends and families.

The day ended with a night photo shoot in the heart of Putrajaya.

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) has introduced the 2018 Yamaha Y15ZR GP Edition.

Owners of the new limited edition super cub will also receive a Yamaha Y15ZR miniature model and fitness wristband.

HLYM has priced their latest GP edition bike at RM8,588 (basic price with 0% GST).

KTM has teased us with a set of photos of the 2019 KTM 790 Adventure R.

The prototype version can be seen ripping around the same 799cc platform as the 2018 KTM 790 Duke.

KTM promises an adventure bike that will be super lightweight, powerful, and full of innovations that assist in off-road riding.

HI-REV has officially launched their entire racing line-up for 2018.

A total of 13 bikes and two cars will be competing in different racing series from the Malaysian Cub Prix, Malaysia Superbike Championship, and many more.

HI-REV also introduced their latest premium performance lubricant which is the TorQe Pro Fully Synthetic 5W40.

Last week, three players of the Moto2 championship went to Aragon to test out their chassis with Triumph’s 765cc triple-cylinder engine.

Kalex, KTM, and NTS all reported positive results where they clocked in similar lap times as the current 2018 championship after just two days of testing.

2019 will see the biggest change to the Moto2 intermediate class with its new engine and electronics package.

Last night’s MotoGP race won by Marc Marquez was considered by many as one of the best MotoGP races yet.

Almost 10 riders fought in the front group and there were too many overtaking and dramatic events to count.

Marc Marquez crossed the chequered flag in first place followed by Alex Rins (Team Suzuki Ecstar) and Maverick Vinales (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP).

Harley-Davidson has launched its Passport to Freedom campaign.

Future H-D bike owners can enjoy rebates up to RM2,600 when they purchase a new bike until 30 September 2018.

These incentives will help new bike owners in funding for their B Full license, merchandise, parts, accessories, and H.O.G® membership costs.

More and more certified superbike technicians are in demand right now thanks to a growth of a multitude of bikes here in Malaysia.

The TOC Automotive College has specially developed a program called “Superbike Technician Course” to assist in the demand.

The TOC STC is made up of three levels of academic and career development, and all one needs is a minimum Form 3 education to apply for this 18-month course.

Harley-Davidson has announced its plans to move its production to their plants outside of the US.

Due to the trade wars between the US and EU, the import tariff for US-made bikes has been raised by 25%.

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, had a few remarks to say about H-D on his Twitter page.

Ducati has unveiled the limited edition 2019 Ducati Monster 1200 25° Anniversario.

Only 500 units will be available in markets around the world starting September.

The 25th anniversary model’s best aspect is its special Italian tricolour red, white and green livery with anniversary logos.

Some folks have speculated that Dani Pedrosa will stay in MotoGP next season together with the Petronas Yamaha satellite team.

While nothing has been confirmed, Lin Jarvis stated that talks between Yamaha and Petronas are currently going well.

The next 24 hours will reveal if these possibilities are true as we wait for the official announcements.

The driving ban in Saudi Arabia has been officially lifted earlier this week.

Women all over the kingdom are already operating vehicles and enrolling in driving schools.

Due to a lack of female riding instructors, only a small group of women managed to start learning how to ride in the capital.

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The 25^th anniversary model’s best aspect is its special Italian tricolour red, white and green livery with anniversary logos.