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Sep Irran

Valentino Rossi just signed a two-year contract with the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP squad.

This means that the nine-time world champion will race until the end of 2020.

In 2020, Rossi would’ve raced for 25 seasons where 15 of those are with Yamaha.

Good news to all Rossi fans out there. Valentino Rossi has signed a brand new two-year deal with his current Movistar Yamaha MotoGP team which will see the Italian racing until the end of 2020! This also means that by the end of this contract, Rossi would have raced with Yamaha for 15 years out of an astonishing 25 seasons he has been on the grid. (more…)

Naza Premira Sdn Bhd has officially unveiled the 2018 Vespa GTS Super 300 earlier today.

Powered by their latest 278cc Quasar single-cylinder engine, the latest Vespa addition embodies both heritage and latest riding technology.

The 2018 Vespa GTS Super 300 is available at RM27,072.40 (basic price with GST).

Naza Premira Sdn Bhd, the sole custodian of the Vespa brand here in Malaysia has officially launched the 2018 Vespa GTS Super 300 or otherwise known as the GTS Super 300 Quasar. The unveiling was held at the MyTown Shopping Centre located in Kuala Lumpur earlier today. (more…)

MV Agusta stated that they’ll be stopping the current MV Agusta F4 by the end of 2018.

The next MV Agusta superbike will only come after 2020 where the brand is going to focus on other new four-cylinder models first.

According to MV Agusta CEO, the new superbike will come but it will be a completely new machine instead of the iconic F4.

Hold on to your hats because things are about to get ‘not so good’ for MV Agusta. The Italian premium bike manufacturer is saying goodbye to their MV Agusta F4 superbike. Due to a few complications, the highly-anticipated new F4 has been pushed back and it breaks a few more chains connected to it. (more…)

The Malaysia Bike Week 2018 (MBW2018) will be displaying the Sultan of Johor’s private vehicle collection.

From Harley-Davidson to classic vehicles, his private collection is known to be one of the best in the world.

The MBW2018 is happening next weekend (23-25 March 2018) at MAEPS Serdang.

In conjunction with the upcoming Malaysia Bike Week 2018 (MBW2018) next weekend from 23 to 25 March 2018, a lot of great things will be happening at the Malaysia Agro Exhibition Park Serdang (MAEPS). Attendees to the event will get a very special treat as the Sultan of Johor’s very own private vehicle collection will be on display. (more…)

Some spy shots of what seems to be the 1200cc Triumph Street Scrambler have been going around online.

The new Street Scrambler is rumoured to have a much bigger 1200cc parallel-twin engine similar to the one used in the Bobber.

Other noticeable features include Brembo brakes, Showa USD forks, rear Ohlins shocks and other off-road parts.

Image source: MCN

The latest report by MCN has indicated that Triumph Motorcycles are well in their way in the testing phase of producing their latest range of modern classic motorcycles. Their latest spy shots also showed that a 1200cc Triumph Street Scrambler might just be one of many on the drawing board. (more…)

The Suter MMX500 two-stroke monster will return to the 2018 Isle of Man TT competition.

Powered by a 580cc V4 two-stroke engine, the MMX500 punches out 195hp while pushing a weight of only 125kg.

Ian Lougher will again pilot the only two-stroke bike in the Senior TT against other four-stroke beasts.

The great minds behind Suter have announced their comeback to the Isle of Man TT 2018 where they’ll be bringing their Suter MMX500 two-stroke monster with full force this time around. This is indeed good news for the Swiss manufacturer as they had to withdraw from last year’s event due to personnel shortage. (more…)

The new 2018 Honda Forza 300 has been introduced for the European market.

Updated with a much lighter chassis and sportier design, the new Forza 300 promises greater performance in every aspect.

Other features include traction control, full LED lights, Smart Key system, twin-channel ABS and many more.

The 2018 Honda Forza 300 scooter has just been unveiled and the updated version is more than just a model with new colours. For 2018, the Forza 300 is a much more radical machine which is lighter, more compact, sporty and fitted with some impressive electronics to match. (more…)

News in the motorcycling world has indicated that Italian manufacturer Cagiva will make its comeback in 2019.

Currently owned by MV Agusta, Cagiva will be revived as a brand that will produce electric motorcycles.

Their new models will be unveiled later this year (most probably during EICMA 2019).

Attention to all Cagiva fans! The Italian motorcycle manufacturer is planning for a major comeback in 2019. This new and surprising announcement was made together with the fact that the new models will make their debuts by the end of this year. We’re guessing it’ll be during EICMA in Milan, Italy. (more…)

The 2017 KTM 250 Duke was launched around September 2017 together with the KTM 390 Duke.

Everything from the dimensions, brake, and suspensions are identical to the 390 Duke.

Priced at RM21,730 (basic price with GST), the 250 Duke is just as agile and fun as its 390 bigger brother.

The KTM 250 Duke has been quite an icon amongst the current young generation (and even the young at heart) who are looking for that next level motorcycle after the normal everyday cubs or ‘kapcai’. With its edgy and aggressive design paired with an engine capacity that does not require riders to obtain the full B licence, the KTM 250 Duke seems to be a very good choice. (more…)

The 2018 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II Underbone was previewed last weekend during the Pirelli product briefing seminar.

The seminar was held at the Passion Shop Malaysia located in Kuala Lumpur.

The Diablo Rosso Corsa II Underbone tyres are made for professional racing but are also street legal with high levels of grip in the dry and wet.

During the recent 2018 Pirelli Product Briefing seminar held at the Passion Shop Malaysia, the folks from Pirelli gave the attendees a special preview of their upcoming 2018 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa II Underbone. Their latest premium-grade professional racing tire has been constructed specifically for small-capacity motorcycles. (more…)

Biker owners with loud exhaust might get an RM100,000 fine or five years’ jail time if found guilty under the Environmental Act.

The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) plans to closely with Natural Resources and Environment Ministry as one way to deal with ‘mat rempit’.

Any modified exhaust exceeding the 75db (decibels) limit is considered as ‘noise pollution’.

In the latest report published by NST Online, the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) is looking into other aspects of the nation’s laws in order to curb the activities of ‘mat rempit’ or street hooligans in Malaysia. One of the ways that they’re planning to do so is by connecting the relations of loud modified exhausts and the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry. (more…)

GIVI Asia has been announced as one of five new sponsors for the upcoming Le Tour de Langkawi 2018.

A total of 200 helmets will be given out to police, marshals and media personnel to be used during the race.

The iconic bicycle race will start from 18 to 25 March 2018 and will cover a total of eight different states.

GIVI Asia together with four other major institutions in Malaysia have been selected as the latest sponsors for the upcoming Le Tour de Langkawi 2018 bike race happening from 18 to 25 March 2018. A total of 200 units of GIVI M30 crash helmets will be given to the police, marshals and media personnel to be used during the race. (more…)

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