There’s a new fuel company player here in Malaysia and it’s called Five (yup, like the 90s boy band but better). Five Petroleum Malaysia Sdn Bhd recently launched their homegrown petrol company where the first fuel station was launched in Kalumpang, Selangor. (more…)
One of the ways manufacturers would promote their new upcoming bikes is by employing some professional riders from WorldSBK and MotoGP. That was the case with the 2020 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP and Marc Marquez and now, the 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R with the WorldSBK KRT duo, Jonathan Rea and Alex Lowes. (more…)
During these unprecedented times involving the global spread of the Coronavirus aka COVID-19, motorcycle manufacturers around the globe like Ducati and more are trying their level best to make sure that their staff are always in good hands but stopping production altogether is not good for the country’s population as well. (more…)
All the major motorcycle manufacturers here in Malaysia, specifically Kawasaki Motors Malaysia, Modenas, Boon Siew Honda, Hong Leong Yamaha, and more will be temporarily stopping their operations from now until 31 March 2020 following the partial lockdown nationwide announced by Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. (more…)
The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has announced that there will be no interstate travels allowed without obtaining proper permission from the authorities. Following the national-state partial lockdown announced by the country’s newly elected Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, closures of several sectors in the nation will take place starting midnight until 31 March 2020 to control the outbreak of the Coronavirus or COVID-19. (more…)
Looks like the 2021 Honda CT125 is that much closer to getting into production as Honda filed and registered the designs over at the European Union Intellectual Property Office. What was introduced as a concept back in 2019 at the Tokyo Motor Show is now well on its way to the production stage and if all goes well, we might just see it at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show (IF it doesn’t get cancelled due to all this Coronavirus commotion). (more…)
MV Agusta together in agreement with its workers’ representatives have decided to continue its production at their factory in Italy. This will be done in full compliance with the urgent provisions of the Italian government’s decree announced to tackle the Coronavirus or COVID-19 outbreak in the country. (more…)
It is with deep regret that we inform you that the Isle of Man TT 2020 races have been officially cancelled due to the concerns related to the Coronavirus or COVID-19. The organisers have posted the official statement released by the Isle of Man Government posted below. (more…)
If you’ve ever wondered what happens to all of the racing suits, gloves, boots, and helmets that have been used and worn by nine-time MotoGP world champion, Valentino Rossi, Dainese is here to let you know. Hidden away from the public, they’ve posted a four-series video on YouTube showcasing Valentino Rossi’s ‘secret room’. (more…)
Last weekend was supposed to be one hell of a motorsports fest with Malaysia Speed Festival (MSF), Desmo Cup, and several track day events were supposed to take place but due to the worrying growth of Coronavirus or COVID-19 cases here in Malaysia, all events planned at the Sepang Circuit are either postponed or cancelled until further notice. (more…)
Ducati has announced that they’ll be shutting down their factory in Borgo Panigale, Italy due to the rising concerns regarding the recent widespread of the Coronavirus aka COVID-19 in the country. The move to stop operations until 23 March 2020 was joined together by several other major brands of the country like Ferrari and Lamborghini. (more…)
Ducati is hard on developing their current line-up with their latest 1,103cc Desmosedici Stradale V4 engine and the latest spotting of the Ducati Multistrada V4 showcased the engine’s ability into the world of dual-sport motorcycles. (more…)
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