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Sep Irran

Triumph Motorcycles Malaysia (Fast Bikes Sdn Bhd) is currently running its “AWESOME DEALS AMAZING OFFERS” Raya promotion.

Customers can enjoy huge savings in the form of cash rebates, in-store credits and a few freebies when they purchase their Triumph models of choice.

There are a total of 21 models on offer for customers to choose from the latest Triumph Speed Triples to the uber cool Bonnevilles.

Triumph Motorcycles Malaysia (Fast Bikes Sdn Bhd) is currently running a very special promotion called the “AWESOME DEALS AMAZING OFFERS” in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidifitri celebration. Those who are looking for a sweet ride can head on over to the nearest Triumph showroom for the best of offers, promotions and a few extras thrown into the packages. There are a total of 21 models currently on offer so take your pick because any Triumph bike is a winner. (more…)

HJC Helmets has introduced their latest RPHA11 graphic helmets based on the upcoming Pixar’s Car 3 movie.

The two specially-designed helmets are based on the main characters Lightning McQueen and the new antagonist, Jackson Storm.

Both are available in the RPHA 11 race-designed helmets from €599.90 (RM2,885.73).

After a successful stint in providing beautiful helmets portraying some of the most beloved Marvel superheroes of all time, HJC Helmets now offers something a bit different for all movie fans out there. In conjunction with the upcoming Pixar’s Cars 3 movie release, HJC presents two new special designs inspired from the movie onto their flagship RPHA 11 race helmet. (more…)

Almost every rider or biker in Malaysia especially hailing from Kuala Lumpur and Selangor will know about this particular BHP Karak located right after the Gombak Toll Plaza.

Why is this petrol station one of the most frequently visited landmarks for most bikers, riders and drivers out for the weekend ride or drive?

To most folks, it’s the perfect meet up point before heading out with the rest of the convoy. In this article, we’re going to look at some of the reasons why this BHP station is so popular.

Almost everyone who is involved in the motorcycling scene in Malaysia will know about this particular place. The usual message sent out or received by all riders, bikers and drivers alike are either “Bro, meet us at BHP Karak” or “I’m heading to BHP Gombak Toll now”.

Yes, out of the thousands of petrol stations scattered across the nation, none is more popular than the BHP Petrol Station located just after the Gombak Toll Plaza. If you’re fortunate enough to be there early Sunday morning, you’ll witness hundreds of bikes and cars gathering at this petrol station right beside the main road. (more…)

The 2017 Honda MSX 125 is now available in four new exciting colours; Candy Caribbean Blue Sea, Candy Ultimate Pink, Pearl Valentine Red, Lemon Ice Yellow.

The mini bike is powered by a 125cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel injected engine that produces 9.7hp @ 7,000rpm and 11Nm of torque @ 5,250rpm.

Interested in getting one? The asking price for each of these babies is RM11,128.94 (basic price with GST).

Boon Siew Honda (BSH) has announced that their pint-sized mini bike will now be available in four new attractive colours. Ever since the Honda MSX 125 was introduced into the Malaysian market at the end of last year, the mini bike or pit bike has been gathering quite a fan base in the country. (more…)

The master builders over at the Wrenchmonkees based in Copenhagen built this custom Kawasaki H2 inspired by retro endurance racers.

The bike and project was commissioned by Dutch riding gear manufacturer, REV’IT!

REV’IT!’s urban riding gear range that offers both style and high-tech technology was envisioned on the custom H2 built with superior taste and styling.

The Wrenchmonkees together with REV’IT! has come up with this custom Kawasaki H2 with a lot of inspirations dated back to the 80s and 90s era where motorcycles were iconic and timeless in their own right. What usually involves an old bike being turned into something modern went the other way around with the world’s fastest supercharged motorcycle known to man taken for a proper journey back in time. (more…)

MotoWorld Malaysia will be running a generous initiative for the holy month of Ramadan for the fallen Malaysian Cub Prix rider, Norizman Ismail.

A portion of their total sales earnings from now until Hari Raya will be donated to Norizman’s family for the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

MotoWorld Malaysia will also set up a donation box in their store located in Petaling Jaya for those who wish to donate directly to Norizman’s family.

The great folks over at MotoWorld Malaysia are running a charity initiative for the late Malaysian Cub Prix rider, Norizman Ismail. The well-known veteran rider who had a very successful race career in the Petronas AAM Malaysian Cub Prix races for many years sadly passed away earlier this month in Kemaman, Terengganu. (more…)

A photo of what looks like a brand new BMW GS model has made its way online.

The new BMW is said to be the first to replace the entire F series starting with the F800GS.

BMW Motorrad has plans to come up with a brand new parallel-twin powered F-series later this year.

A shot has surfaced online showing what might possibly be the latest evolution of the BMW GS. According to Australian Motorcycle News, BMW Motorrad has big plans to release an entire range of brand new parallel-twin powered F series which will make their debut probably at the end of the year. (more…)

The adventure riding scene is getting bigger and bigger in Malaysia and some folks have been asking on what are the cheapest adventure bikes that are available today.

With so many options covering a wide array of specifications and brands, we’ve gathered five of the best affordable options to cover all of your adventure riding needs.

The bikes are the 2016 Keeway TX200G, 2017 Kawasaki Versys-X 250, 2017 Benelli TRK 502, 2016 Honda CB500X and 2016 BMW F700GS.

2016 BMW R 1200 GS

There’s no denying that adventure motorcycling, touring and the occasional off-roading are slowly attracting the hearts of many Malaysians today. Those who are looking more than just a normal Sunday ride to the hilly roads of Genting or Cameron are now craving for something a little bit out of the ordinary. One of the choices that are progressively getting a lot of attention is adventure bikes. (more…)

The sixth round of the WorldSBK race held in Donington Park last weekend saw Tom Sykes and Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team) dominated both races contributing to the team’s 100th win in the championship.

Tom Sykes won Race 1 with Leon Haslam (Kawasaki Puccetti Racing) in second followed by Alex Lowes (Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Racing) in third.

Jonathan Rea made an amazing comeback in Race 2 with the win followed by Tom Sykes and Chaz Davies.

It was a clear and landslide victory for both the Kawasaki Racing Team riders this past race weekend during the UK Round of the WorldSBK race held at the legendary Donington Park. After an interesting outcome from Race 1 which saw two of the top podium contenders crashing out, it was Tom Sykes (Kawasaki Racing Team) aka “The King of Donington” who took the whole shot for Race 1. (more…)

The super futuristic BMW Concept Link electric scooter was recently introduced during the annual Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy.

The Concept Link is a zero-emission vehicle that comes with great performance as well as high levels of intelligence to assist the rider while riding.

“The BMW Motorrad Concept Link, with its timeless and reduced style, is more than a concept – it is rather a symbol for a new era.”

BMW has unveiled its remarkable Concept Link electric scooter concept during the annual Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy. According to the German auto and bike manufacturer, the zero-emission scooter concept will change the general perception of how two-wheelers are used as a mode of transportation in and out of the cities. (more…)

The question on whether all-wheel drive motorcycles are real or fake remains a mystery to most of us but some manufacturers have already filed patents for their version of the hybrid motorcycles.

Manufacturers like Suzuki have already filed patents for a two-wheel drive hybrid maxi-scooter whereas the BMW R 1200 GS ‘xDrive Hybrid’ still remains a big question mark.

While some say that the BMW bike is just a well-planned prank for this year’s April Fool’s joke, some think that it’s more than just a joke.

The question on this particular mystery still remains. Is there any manufacturer out there planning to produce an all-wheel drive motorcycles anytime soon? The reason why this question came to be dated back a few years ago but the last month, BMW Motorrad actually announced they are indeed planning for an AWD BMW R 1200 GS with the ‘xDrive Hybrid’ system. (more…)

Some spy photos of the Husqvarna 701 Svartpilen naked roadster has been going around the internet these past few days.

Based on the photos, it was confirmed that it is indeed a 701 based on the numbers indicated on the footrest of the bike.

The 701 currently being tested looks like a much more refined 701 with a few inspirations from its younger 401 sibling.

Image source: MCN

Spy shots of what looks like a Husqvarna 701 Svartpilen naked roadster has been circulating all over the internet these past couple of days. The Svartpilen was a bike built around the concept of the Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 when it made its first appearance back in 2015 at the EICMA show in Milan, Italy. (more…)

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