Sep Irran, Author at BikesRepublic.com

2018 Honda CBR1000RRW ready for Suzuka

The 2018 Honda CBR1000RRW has been unveiled to compete in this year’s Suzuka 8-Hours endurance race.

The bike will be handled by the HRC full factory team to bring the fight to Yamaha who has been dominating the scene.

Takumi Takahashi together two other Honda riders from MotoGP or WorldSBK will race this baby at the end of July 2018.

As the competition heats up for this year’s Suzuka 8-Hours endurance race, giant Japanese manufacturer Honda has unveiled the 2018 Honda CBR1000RRW with high hopes to conquer the entire field. This bike will be operated by the HRC full factory squad for the very first time in this race series. (more…)

Termignoni exhaust for 2018 Ducati Panigale V4

There’s a new Termignoni exhaust for the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4 and it’s called the Termignoni 4 Uscite.

4 Uscite means “four exits” and it gives a whole new look for the Panigale V4 especially its underseat design.

The 4 Uscite will be available starting this month but no news on its pricing just yet.

Giant aftermarket exhaust manufacturer Termignoni has just dropped a huge beautiful bomb in the form of a full system exhaust for the 2018 Ducati Panigale V4. The new exhaust system has been graced with the name Termignoni 4 Uscite or “four exits”. (more…)

The Watkins M001 – A bike you need to see to believe

Jack Watkins is the person responsible for the Watkins M001 custom bike.

The Gdańsk University of Technology lecturer with a PhD in mechanical design took four years just to design the front end.

Powering this technological marvel is a BMW R 1150 RT engine from 2002.

What happens when a fella with a PhD in mechanical design who works for a Polish industrial firm and also a lecturer/researcher at the Gdańsk University of Technology decided to build a custom bike? The end result is the Watkins M001 and an endless supply of dropped jaws on the floor. (more…)

Malaysia Speed Festival 2018 (MSF) ready for Round 2

Round 2 of the Malaysia Speed Festival 2018 (MSF) is set to roll this weekend on 7 and 8 April 2018.

Over 60 bikes have registered for the track day sessions as well as the first round of the MSF Super400 and MSF Super1000 races.

Other events include MSF Drift Gonzo, MSF Cars Racing, and also MSF Car Track Day.

Over 60 motorcycles will be going head to head against each other this weekend (7 and 8 April 2018) at the Malaysia Speed Festival 2018 or otherwise known as MSF. One of the biggest national motorsports events will be held at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) and where motorcycle racers will battle it out in the MSF Super400 and MSF Super1000. (more…)

Youngest person set to ride around the world for charity

Henry Crew has set off on a journey to become the youngest person set to ride around the world for charity.

The 22-year-old British rider will be doing so on a Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled under 232 days.

He will also hopefully raise £35,000 (RM190,656) by the end of his journey for the Movember Foundation.

Henry Crew has begun his epic journey to ride around the world and setting the new Guinness World Record as the youngest person ever to do so. The 22-year-old British rider will attempt to cover over 56,000km through 35 countries on six different continents of planet Earth. (more…)

2018 HJC RPHA 90 modular helmet introduced

HJC Helmets has introduced the 2018 HJC RPHA 90 modular helmet.

The RPHA 90 has been designed with the highest levels of protection, comfort, and functionality in mind.

The US market has priced the next-level modular flip-up helmet at $459.99 (RM1,778)

With more and more riders getting into the world of sport touring motorcycles, the demand for a helmet that can perform in all riding conditions is also on a rise. HJC Helmets took notice of this and introduced their brand new 2018 HJC RPHA 90 modular helmet to fit into this particular segment. (more…)

Nicky Hayden memorial garden to be planted in Misano

Misano officials have just approved for the Nicky Hayden memorial garden to be planted in Rimini, Italy.

Located where the incident happened just last year, the garden will be named “Giardino Nicky Hayden”.

The garden will only be a few minutes away from the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli and will be launched on 22 May 2018.

It has been almost a year since the tragic passing of MotoGP Legend, Nicky Hayden who was unfortunately involved in a road traffic accident last May while riding his bicycle in Rimini, Italy. This year, the Misano officials have approved for a Nicky Hayden memorial garden to be planted in commemoration of the American rider who passed away at 35 years of age. (more…)

“One state, one race circuit in 10 years” – Khairy Jamaluddin

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Khairy Jamaluddin has stated that they are developing a plan for one race circuit for every state in five to ten years.

The man in charge of the Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) made the announcement last weekend during the first round of the 2018 Malaysian Cub Prix.

Their current on-going project is the RM40million Pahang Motoring Sports Circuit in Jengka, Pahang.

During the first round of the 2018 Petronas AAM Malaysian Cub Prix, the Minister of Youth and Sports Khairy Jamaluddin has announced the Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) will focus on building a proper racing circuit in each state as part of their five to 10-year plan. (more…)

2019 Suzuki Hayabusa will have fully-active suspension?

The next generation 2019 Suzuki Hayabusa is said to have a fully-active suspension system.

The “Dynamically Variable Chassis for Motorcycle” patent will allow the bike to change its full suspension settings as well as wheelbase.

Patents filed usually won’t make it to production bikes but if this does, it’ll put the new Hayabusa ahead of its competition.

As rumours began to pile up on the upcoming re-emergence of the iconic Suzuki Hayabusa, we’re starting to see a number of possibilities that’ll make Suzuki’s latest machine the next generation, not just any hyper crotch rocket. (more…)

Cub Prix: Kasma Daniel wins opening round in Johor

Kasma Daniel Kasmayuddin (Petronas Sprinta Yamaha Maju Motor) took home the first win of the 2018 Petronas AAM Malaysian Cub Prix round.

The Tangkak Racing Track saw a great battle between Kasma and second place finisher, Ahmad Afif Amran (Petronas Sprinta Yamaha CKJ).

Mohd Hafiz Nor Azman (Petronas Sprinta Yamaha CKJ) completed the CP150 podium.

The 2017 Petronas AAM Malaysian Cub Prix champion Kasma Daniel Kasmayuddin kicked things off this season with a strong win in the newly-formed CP150 premier class. The 25^th season opener held at the Tangkak Racing Track this weekend saw the Petronas Sprinta Yamaha Maju Motor rider taking the first win on his new Yamaha Y15ZR. (more…)

WD-40 appoints new Malaysian distributor

WD-40 Company (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd has appointed Bun Seng Hardware Sdn Bhd as the new Malaysian distributor.

The Bun Seng Group will be in charge of sales and distribution network here in the country.

Apart from their famous blue can, they also have WD-40 Automotive Specialist for cars and motorcycles as well as the new WD-40 Bike for bicycles.

As part of their global plan to expand their brand in the Southeast Asia region, WD-40 has appointed Bun Seng Hardware Sdn Bhd as their new marketing distributor here in Malaysia. All of the sales and distribution networks will now be handled by Bun Seng Hardware Sdn Bhd to further promote all products under the WD-40 brand. (more…)

TESTED: 2017 KTM RC 390 test & review

The 2017 KTM RC 390 was introduced last year in October together with the 2017 KTM RC 250.

A lot of major updates have been integrated such as Ride-by-Wire, slipper clutch, and chassis just to name a few.

Priced at RM29,800 (basic price with GST), the 2017 KTM RC 390 is indeed a good choice for track days and weekend rides on mountain roads.

Rewind the clock back to 2014 and I’m reminded of a very different time and place. After a few years of teaching at one ‘international university’, my beloved yet very old Modenas Karisma decided to give its last breath. After years of service, the old boy just couldn’t take anymore. (more…)

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