Wahid Ooi Abdullah
Wahid's lust for motorcycles was spurred on by his late-Dad's love for his Lambretta on which he courted, married his mother, and took baby Wahid riding on it. He has since worked in the motorcycle and automotive industry for many years, before taking up riding courses and testing many, many motorcycles since becoming a motojournalist. Wahid likes to see things differently. What can you say about a guy who sees a road safety message in AC/DC's "Highway to Hell."
Up Close with the 2020 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade WorldSBK Bike
The 2020 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade shows the makers determination in winning the WorldSBK title.
Here are some photos of the bike courtesy of...
SOHC Versus DOHC: What Are the Differences?
We often see the terms SOHC or DOHC in motorcycle spec sheets.
What do they mean?
And how do they influence engine performance?
The...
10 Steps to Be a Better Rider
We’ve published many riding tips previously.
Here, we sum them up as 10 Steps to be a Better Rider.
Keep these tips in...
Tips for Battery Maintenance Featuring OptiMate Smart Chargers
DO NOT take the battery for granted.
The only sure and safe way is to use a smart charger.
We’ve also put together...
How to Read a Dyno Chart
A dyno chart shows an engine’s character.
From it, we can determine if the engine is torquey or peaky.
Please also read Torque...
5 Reasons to Mount Your Device with OPTI-LINE
Need to mount your smartphone or devices to your bike?
Check out these products by OPTI-LINE.
They are of high quality without costing...
Making Sense of Rake and Trail
We always see rake and trail figures in spec sheets.
Rake and trail play a large role in a motorcycle’s handling.
Hence the...
Why do Riders Still Crash Despite Traction Control, ABS?
Many modern motorcycles are equipped with electronic rider assist systems.
These systems include ABS and traction control.
But why do we still crash?
The...
How to Break-in New Tyres
New tyres need to be broken in.
Pushing on new tyres can be dangerous.
The break-in process isn’t difficult but calls for some...
8 Motorcycle Maintenance Tasks you can DIY
Carrying out motorcycle maintenance by yourself is fun.
There are many things you could learn.
It gives you a sense of achievement and...
