Sep Irran, Author at BikesRepublic.com

2020 Curtiss Zeus – 170hp of pure electricity

The latest 2020 Curtiss Zeus electric cruiser has just been introduced.

The prototype is powered by twin electric motors that are said to be able to produce 170hp and 393Nm of torque.

Other features of the Zeus include carbon fibre wheels, double-wishbone front forks, Beringer brakes, and many more.

There are still many doubters out there when it comes to believing that the future of transportation using electricity is closer than we think. We’re not referring to silly scooters but full-fledged motorcycles with a tonne of power. The latest 2020 Curtiss Zeus prototype is definitely shining more light onto things. (more…)

2019 Honda CBR1000RR will run a V4 engine?

Rumours circulating the possibility of a brand new 2019 Honda CBR1000RR of running a V4 engine have been going around online.

Japanese magazine Young Machine recently released a rendered version of Honda’s possible new superbike.

Honda is vastly experienced in V4 engine configurations and the new CBR1000RR might offer this package at a more affordable price range.

The latest rumour surrounding one of the biggest motorcycle manufacturers in the world is going around online particularly regarding their top-shelf superbike, the Honda CBR1000RR. This time around, there’s a possibility that the new Fireblade might just carry a V4 engine configuration. (more…)

Zulfahmi Khairuddin has retired from Moto2?

Some news have reported that Zulfahmi Khairuddin has decided to retire from Moto2 effective IMMEDIATELY.

After just four rounds, the Moto2 rookie called it quits after struggling to get any decent performance and results.

There’s is still no news on whether the team will continue with a replacement rider.

News broke out late last night regarding one of our national motorcycle racers in MotoGP. Zulfahmi Khairuddin who has been actively competing in the intermediate Moto2 category this year has called it quits after just four rounds of the 2018 season despite being a rookie. (more…)

MotoGP: Miguel Oliveira signs with Tech 3 for 2019

Miguel Oliveira will graduate to MotoGP in 2019 after signing a new deal with the Tech 3 squad.

The 23-year-old Portuguese racer will be the first rider that will go through the entire Red Bull KTM system.

From Red Bull Rookies Cup all the way up to MotoGP, Oliveira has been a rising star which has given KTM a good number of wins in his career.

Current Moto2 championship contender Miguel Oliveira will be heading up to the premier MotoGP class in 2019. This was confirmed in Jerez last weekend when he signed a deal with the Tech 3 squad. Oliveira will also be the first rider to go through the entire Red Bull KTM system all the way up to MotoGP. (more…)

WorldSSP – Kenan Sofuoglu will RETIRE after this weekend

Five-time WorldSSP champion Kenan Sofuoglu has announced that he will be retiring after this weekend.

His last race will be this weekend at the Pata Italian Round from 11 to 13 May 2018 in Imola, Italy.

The Turkish rider will be focusing on other things particularly his family and riding school.

If you’re a passionate follower of the WorldSBK and WorldSSP, you would know who Kenan Sofuoglu is. Hailing from Turkey, he has dominated the intermediate class with 43 wins and five championship titles. After this weekend, the champion will be retiring from the sport. (more…)

Desmo Owners Club Malaysia (DOCM) Track Day 2018 – Round 1

The Desmo Owners Club Malaysia (DOCM) organised their first track day session of the year yesterday.

Over 120 Ducati owners joined in the festivities for a fun day out at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC).

All sorts of Ducatis ripped around the track from the usual Panigale to the brutal Streetfighter.

Last weekend was a day filled with track day enthusiasts tearing up the asphalt. Kawasaki Motors Malaysia (KMSB) organised their own Kawasaki Track Day 2018 yesterday morning and it was followed by the Desmo Owners Club Malaysia (DOCM) in the afternoon. (more…)

KMSB successfully organised Kawasaki Track Day 2018

Kawasaki Motors Malaysia (KMSB) organised the year’s first Kawasaki Track Day 2018 yesterday.

Around 100 Kawasaki owners joined in the track day fun around the world-class Sepang International Circuit (SIC).

2017 ARRC champion Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman also joined the event to test out Chia Motor PJ Racing Team’s Ninja ZX-10R for MSC this season.

Ahead of the country’s 14^th general election, some tensions are running high and the good folks over at Kawasaki Motors Malaysia (KMSB) organised the Kawasaki Track Day 2018 yesterday to help quite a few Kawasaki owners blow off some steam. We’re talking about the highly-recommended Vitamin TD (Track Day)! (more…)

MotoGP: Marquez wins crash-filled Spanish GP

Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda) took his second MotoGP win of the season in front of his home crowd.

Jorge Lorenzo, Andrea Dovizioso, and Dani Pedrosa all crashed out whilst fighting for second place.

Johann Zarco (Monster Yamaha Tech 3) and Andrea Iannone (Team Suzuki Ecstar) took the crash as an advantage by finishing on the podium.

This year’s Spanish GP certainly did not disappoint the hundreds of thousands of fans congregating at the Circuito de Jerez. In front of his home crowd, Marc Marquez of Repsol Honda secured his second win of the year and also the championship lead with a very significant gap. (more…)

Is this the most beautiful Suzuki GSX-R1000 ever?

The endurance-ready Suzuki GSX-R1000 built by the Suzuki Endurance Racing Team (SERT) is a formidable race machine.

Suzuki has won 14 titles in the FIM EWC and they’re looking for their 15^th championship win this season.

Suzuki is currently third in the manufacturer’s championship after a rough start in the first two opening rounds.

One of the most competitive teams in the FIM Endurance World Championship is looking primed and ready to take on this year’s endurance season with their latest Suzuki GSX-R1000. The Suzuki Endurance Racing Team of better known as SERT has had a rough start this year but they’re looking to bounce back especially at the annual Suzuka 8 Hours which will happen from 27 to 29 July 2018. (more…)

Azlan Shah signs with Chia Motor PJ for MSC 2018

Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman has signed a deal with Chia Motor PJ Kawasaki Racing Team to compete in this year’s Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSC).

The 33-year-old racer from Klang is ready to take on the challenge of racing onboard the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R.

MSC will serve as the perfect training platform before Azlan moves up into the first ever 1,000cc class for the Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) beginning next year.

One of Malaysian most renowned motorcycle racer that is Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman has inked a deal with the Chia Motor PJ Kawasaki Racing Team. The newly-formed partnership will see the star rider piloting the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R in the 2018 season of the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSC). (more…)

MotoGP: Johann Zarco CONFIRMS move to KTM!

Johann Zarco has finally announced that he’ll be joining the KTM factory racing team for the 2019 and 2020 MotoGP seasons.

The French rider will be paired with Pol Espargaro who has also renewed a two-year contract with KTM.

KTM is confident that Zarco will be able to put the KTM RC16 onto the podium.

MotoGP rider Johann Zarco has finally confirmed all the suspicions regarding where his riding career will head next season. It was recently announced that he’ll be joining the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team for 2019 and 2020 and will be riding the KTM RC16 machinery. (more…)

Malaysian MotoGP team in 2019?

There’s a possibility that Sepang International Circuit (SIC) will run the first-ever Malaysian MotoGP team in 2019.

Rumours have indicated that the folks from SIC are heading to Jerez this weekend to work something out with MotoGP and Yamaha.

SIC might partner up with one of the existing private teams with hopes that they can bring in Hafizh, Yamaha, and some funds along with the deal.

We all know that 2019 will be a major season for the entire MotoGP grid. With the changes and additions satellite bikes and the possible reshuffling of riders, there are also rumours on Sepang International Circuit (SIC) securing the first Malaysian MotoGP team next season. (more…)

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