Wahid Ooi, Author at BikesRepublic.com

Randy Mamola to Race the IndianxWorkhorse Scout Bobber

Grand Prix legend Randy will race this IndianxWorkhorse Scout Bobber in the upcoming Sultans of Sprint series.
Indian Motorcycle and Workhorse Speedshop modified an Indian Scout Bobber.
It’ll celebrate 100 years of the Indian Scout.

Grand Prix legend Randy Mamola will race this IndianxWorkhorse Scout Bobber in the upcoming Sultans of Sprint series.

The bike started out as an Indian Scout Bobber and transformed into the “Appaloosa” for the drag race. The collaboration aims to celebrate Indian’s 100 years of the Scout.

To achieve that end, Indian Motorcycle and Workhorse Speedshop installed a dustbin fairing besides installing a longer swingarm. The fuel tank was also modified to be slimmer hence holds only 2.5 litres – enough for a drag race.

The swingarm is controlled by Ohlins suspension items such as STX 36 piggyback shock absorbers. The forks are Retro 43.

There is also an increase in engine power thanks to an Akrapovic exhaust, racing ECU, Power Commander, direct intake and NOS. The bike is rated at 130 rear-wheel horsepower (approximately 150 hp at the crank). The belt final drive was swapped for a chain. A quickshifter has been added, too.

There are four 230mm brake discs utilizing the Beringer 4D system.

The Sultans of Sprint is basically a hooligan-style drag race series. It’ll be fun to see Randy Mamola competing on the bike, for sure.

GIVI Fields I. Jeremais in Rimba Raid

GIVI will field I. Jeremais in the upcoming Rimba Raid 2019 at Mat Daling.
He has competed in numerous editions of the Dakar Rally for HRC.
We will ride the new Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE and XC.

GIVI will field I. Jeremais in the upcoming Rimba Raid 2019 at Mat Daling.

As Malaysia’s premier adventure and dual-sport event, Rimba Raid has grown from strength to strength due to the hard work of Dato’ Capt. Nik Huzlan and his team. As of last year’s rally raid event at Mat Daling, almost 200 competitors from around world signed up. It was also the first year in which GIVI played the role as the main supporter.

GIVI is repeating that role in this year’s Rimba Raid. However, it promises to be something more special as the Italian motorcycle luggage, accessories and rider gear maker is organizing their prestigious annual adventure here in Malaysia. The ride will tour West Malaysia and ending at Rimba Raid.

Jeremais will ride along with the participants in the adventure and continue on to join Rimba Raid as a competitor.

Jeremais hails from Chile, the site of the Dakar Rally in recent years. As such, he has competed in the world’s toughest rally in more than one occasion with the factory Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) team. His best finish was fourth place.

He will be riding the new Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE in the GIVI adventure ride, before switching to a specially-prepared Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC in Rimba Raid, resplendent in GIVI colours.

Ernie Vigil had just ridden the Scrambler 1200 XE to a fifth-placed finish among dedicated dirtbikes in the Mexican 1000 rally.

Triumph Bonneville T120 Diamond Edition Coming to Malaysia

The Triumph Bonneville T120 Diamond Edition will soon arrive in Malaysia.
The model commemorates the 60^thyear of the 1959 Bonneville T120.
Only 4 units are available from mid-June in Malaysia.

The Triumph Bonneville T120 Diamond Edition will soon arrive in Malaysia.

The model commemorates the 60^thanniversary of the legendary 1959 Bonneville T120. It replaced the equally legendary TR6 which won many races including the Baja rally and was the bike used in “The Great Escape.”

At the time, the Bonneville T120 was one of the fastest production motorcycles on the planet. It already hit 115 mph (185 km/h) in stock form while slight modifications would see 120 mph (193 km/h) or more. That was how its “T120” name was derived.

As such, the current Bonnie T120 Diamond Edition carries many important features, such as:

Premium one-off Snowdonia White and Aluminium Silver “Union Flag” paint scheme on the fuel tank.
Unique Bonneville T120 “Diamond” side panel branding.
Chrome 4-bar Triumph badges on the fuel tank.
Chrome engine covers and badges.
Chrome chain guard.

It’s not just a matter of a pretty paint scheme and chrome, however. Only 900 will ever be built. Each bike will be accompanied by a numbered certificate, signed by Triumph CEO, Nick Bloor himself.

Only four are available in Malaysia from mid-June 2019. Please follow Triumph Motorcycles Malaysia for more updates.

Shadowfax “Crossing the Borders” Ride – Harley-Davidson Group Rides to Vietnam

Shadowfax MC continues their adventures, this time to Vietnam.
The group will cross into Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.
More than 30 Harley riders showed up at Harley-Davidson of Petaling Jaya to send off the group.

Shadowfax MC pushed off for their “Crossing the Borders” ride to Vietnam on the Harley-Davidson motorcycles yesterday.

We chatted with the President of Shadowfax Motorcycle Club, Dato’ Anand in March this year. Dato’ told us that the group is planning to ship their bikes to Japan to ride there this month.

However, the ride to Japan is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. But instead of wasting the time away, a number of members decided to ride to Vietnam.

Speaking to BikesRepublic.com, Dato’ Anand and several of his accompanying buddies told us of their plans. The ride started from Harley-Davidson of Petaling Jaya at The Gasket Alley. The riders will first cross into Thailand and into Bangkok, Thailand. From there, they will head east into Cambodia and visit Angkor Wat in Siam Riep for two days before riding all the way to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

“We will be visiting the local Harley-Davidson dealerships along the way. It’s a great way to show our goodwill,” said Dato’. “There will also be other bikers who will meet us and ride with us for some distance.”

What about the often-stormy weather these days?

“No problem, we are bikers and we will continue to ride in spite of whatever weather condition,” said Mr. Kumar.

The group will also ride without a support vehile. All the emergency tools and fixes are carried along.

BikesRepublic.com wishes the Shadowfax a safe and fun ride to and back.

MotoGP 2019: Marc Marquez Wins Honda’s 300th Victory

Marc Marquez rode a commanding race to claim the 300^thvictory for Honda.
He was challenged earlier by Jack Miller but never looked back after regaining the lead.
Honda had found more power in the engine.

Marc Marquez put on another dominating show at the French MotoGP 2019 to claim Honda’s 300^thvictory in the premier class.

Marquez had crashed multiple times over the weekend, including sliding off the track on Saturday after setting the pole position time in qualifying.

It turns out that Honda has given the four-time world champion more power from the engine wrapped in the 2019 chassis. According to the Spanish rider, it has allowed him to do away with risky late and hard braking. Consequently, he could use the softest tyre option in the race at the legendary Le Mans circuit.

“Last year we just tried to find the lap time on the brake point. This year maybe we lose a little on the brake point, but we gain in other areas and this is the right way because always the brake point means risk. And risk means it’s difficult to be constant,” he said when interviewed.

Jack Miller had challenged Marquez in the opening stages, but the Australian faded to finish third. Andrea Dovizioso moved in second at the finish line.

The world champion now leads the 2019 MotoGP championship table despite crashing out at Austin. Andrea Dovizioso is relegated to second ahead of Alex Rins.

Moto3 2019: John McPhee Gives Petronas Sprinta Racing Team Maiden Victory

John McPhee rode a gritty Moto3 race at the French GP to give the Petronas Sprinta Racing Team their maiden victory.
He had also given the team their first Moto3 pole position.
Tatsuki Suzuki had again led the most laps before crashing out.

John McPhee rode a gritty Moto3 race at the French GP to give the Petronas Sprinta Racing Team their maiden victory.

The Scottish rider had see-saw beginning to the weekend but managed to capture pole position in Q2. He was also fastest during the morning’s warm-up session.

McPhee was third at the end of Lap 1 but he hung in there, keeping himself in the top three for most parts of the race.

Again, it was Tatsuki Suzuki who led from the start. Although pursued closely by the group, Suzuki controlled the pace from the front. Unfortunately, his bike’s rear tyre slid under him in Turn 3 on Lap 17.

By then McPhee and Lorenzo Dalla Porta have gone through. Suzuki’s crash opened up a gap behind the duo, leaving them to duke it out to the finish. But it was McPhee who held the advantage from the penultimate lap and past the finish line. Della Porta finished second, while Aaron Canet battled his way up to come home in third.

The victory was also the first podium for McPhee in three years.

French Moto3 Top 5 Finish:

John McPhee
Lorenzo Della Porta
Aaron Canet
Gabriel Rodrigo
Andrea Migno

“U-turn” for Go-Jek Motorcycle e-Hailing Service?

The Minister of Transportation, YB Anthony Loke confirmed that Go-Jek wants to enter Malaysia.
This was despite his earlier stance against motorcycle e-hailing service last year.
The decision for the earlier ban was “safety reasons.”

The Minister of Transportation, YB Anthony Loke confirmed that Go-Jek motorcycle e-hailing service wants to enter Malaysia.

“We will never legalise Dego Ride in Malaysia because we disagree with any type of ride-sharing services that involve motorcycles,” said the minister in a press conference in September 2018. He cited “safety reasons” for the decision.

The decision to ban Dego Ride was a follow up of the ministry’s first directive on 31^stJuly 2018.

Is this another “u-turn?”

YB Loke told The Edge that he received a visit by Go-Jek a month ago. The Indonesian company is looking forward to entering the Malaysian market. According to the Malay Mail, the minister was quoted as saying that while he reminded Go-Jek that Malaysia has regulations regarding e-hailing service, “he did not foresee any problems of them coming here to start operations, as well as injecting more competition into the e-hailing market.”

Go-Jek had started out in 2010 in Indonesia before flourishing and expanding to neighbouring countries last year. They are currently operating in Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore in addition to their home country.

Go-Jek’s biggest competitor, Grab, originated in Malaysia, on the other hand. Grab is also operating their GrabBike motorcycle e-hailing service in many Southeast Asian countries.

Source: The Malay Mail

Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE and Ernie Vigil’s Awesome Result at the Mexican 1000 Rally

The Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE and Ernie Vigil finished fifth overall at the Mexican 1000 rally.
The bike was stock apart from the necessary rally items such as headlamps, engine protection bars and seat.
Triumph and Vigil went up against dedicated 450cc rally raiders.

Remember Triumph Motorcycles entering the Mexican 1000 rally with the Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE with Ernie Vigil Riding? They have just notched up an amazing result on a stock bike!

Triumph and Vigil had wanted to enter the “Real Deal” (nickname for the Scrambler 1200) in the Baja 1000 rally. The manufacturer was eager to show that they have a realscrambler over the other scramblers. However, they were forced to rescind the plan when the former was injured before the race.

The next best thing to do as entering in the Mexican 1000. The rally is a 1,307-mile (1659.2 kilometres), 5-day event where the competitors use the same route as the Baja 1000.

Triumph and Vigil finished fifth overal against dedicated 450cc dirt-bikes that were further “enhanced” for the event. Remember, the Scrambler 1200 XE was stock except for the necessary rally equipment such as engine crash bars, lights and seat. Also bear in mind that the Scrambler 1200 weighed in at 205 kg dry, while the Honda CRF450R race bike weighed only 112kg wet!

The bike suffered no mechanical failures, but an unfortunate failure with the Michelin BIB Mousse tyre filler. The filler is used to seal punctures during off-road riding. Luckily for team, their support vehicle wasn’t far behind to render assistance. Bike and rider were on their way after a tyre swap. They would’ve finished even higher up the order if not for the unfortunate occurrence.

While fifth wasn’t an outright victory, it is a victory in terms of technical excellence for a bike which is stock. It just goes to show that Triumph’s done the right thing in building the Scrambler 1200.

Source and photos: Ride Apart

KPNHEP Confiscated Fake Engine Oil in Raid

The Johor Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) raided a distribution company for attempting to sell fake engine oil.
A total of 4,524 bottles were confiscated.
The company touted the fake product at RM 10 cheaper than market prices.

A distribution company in Kawasan Perindustrian Selatan, in Senai Johor was raided by the Johor state’s Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Hal Ehwal Pengguna – KPDNHEP) for attempting to sell 4,524 bottles of fake engine oil worth RM 45,692.20, yesterday.

The department’s chief of enforcement, Zubir Hamsa said that the success of the raid was due to the department’s intelligence efforts following the tip off by the brand owner.

Six workers and the company’s proprietor were present during the raid.

The operation netted the aforementioned number of 1-litre bottles in 377 crates. The department also discovered that the company was attempting to distribute the fake lubricants at RM 10 cheaper than the market price. The stock has not been distributed to retailers.

According to the KPHNHEP, the packaging of the bogus products looked very similar to the genuine items. They added that only the brand owner and KPNHEP can spot the difference(s).

All items were confiscated under Section 8(2)(c) of the Trade Description Act 2011.

In our opinion, low lives who sell fake motorcycle items should be incarcerated for life, since it involves the safety of motorcyclists.

Source: Kosmo! Online

11 More AWAS Cameras Coming Up

PLUS will add 11 more Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS) cameras will be added along the North-South Highway.
The number adds to the 19 currently in place.
Priority will be given to the stretch near the Menora Tunnel.

11 more Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS) cameras will be added along the North-South Highway (PLUS).

The installation will take place in phases. According to the Deputy Minister of Transportation, Datuk Kamarudin Jaffar, the locations will be determined after studies by PLUS Malaysia Berhad and the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research. Results from the research will be ready later this year.

The 11 new AWAS cameras will supplement the 19 currently in place. The sites chosen for the will consist of stretches that are accident prone and have caused many casualties.

Priority will be given to the Menora Tunnel near Ipoh, Perak. The hilly and winding stretch has seen many serious accidents and deaths over the decades.

There was an earlier talk about installing the system along the first Penang Bridge but there was no mention about it this time. The bridge has seen its share of fatal accidents including the recent one in which an SUV rolled over the barrier and crashed into the sea.

PLUS will undertake the costs of installation and maintenance, estimated at RM 3 million each.

Do note that AWAS cameras can detect motorcycles, too.

Please click on the link below to find out how an AWAS (previously known as AES) camera works.

How Do the AES Speed Cameras Work?

New Colour for 2019 Honda CRF250 Rally

A new black colour option is added to the 2019 Honda CRF250 Rally.
The CRF250 Rally is a dual-sport motorcycle, compared to the CRF250L.
Both colour options are priced from RM 26,999.00 (basic selling price without insurance, registration and road tax).

There is an additional colour for the 2019 Honda CRF250 Rally. The new black colour is for riders who want something low-key yet neat in appearance, over the usual Extreme Red offering.

We’ve tested and came to like the Honda CRF250 Rally. Its great looks were borrowed heavily from Honda’s CRF450 Rally bike which is the basis for the manufacturer’s Dakar Rally effort. While the engine and chassis are shared with the CRF250L trail bike, the CRF250 Rally trumps in having a windscreen and larger bodywork. Thus, the Rally is a dual-sport motorcycle which allows the rider to seek adventures off the tarmac path.

Being a lightweight machine also means that the CRF250 Rally is easy to handle when situations turn tough. But the rider can rest assured of surviving those situations due to its Honda’s high build quality and reliability.

Three CRF250 Rally and the five CRF250L were entered in the punishing Rimba Raid Rally at Mat Daling in 2018. Two CRF250L occupied the first two spots on the podium, another in fourth and a CRF250 Rally rounded out the Top 5. The rest finished the race, too.

The CRF250 Rally is equipped with ABS on both ends, asymmetrical LED headlamps, fully-digital LCD clock, floating windscreen, Showa upside-down forks and 10.1 litre fuel tank.

Both Extreme Red and Black options are priced from RM 26,999.00 (basic selling price without insurance, registration and road tax).

New Colours for 2019 Honda CB250R Neo Sports Café

Boon Siew Honda announced a new colour for the 2019 Honda CB250R New Sports Café line-up.
Prices range between RM 22,999 and RM 23,499 depending on colour option.
The colour line-up consists of Candy Chromosphere Red, Graphite Black and Crypton Silver Metallic.

Boon Siew Honda announced a new colour for the 2019 Honda CB250R New Sports Café line-up.

The Honda CB250R is manufacturer’s entry into the 250cc single-cylinder naked bike category. As the Neo Sports Café name suggests, the bike is an amalgam of classic and modern design cues. The round headlight and front end are reminiscent of the classic CB silhouette, while the rest of the bike consist of modern styling elements.

It’s not all looks an no go. The CB250R is equipped with dual-channel ABS, full LED lighting, fully-digital LCD meter panel, Showa upside-down forks, adjustable rear shock. The fuel tank capacity is 10.1 litres which allows long riding distances due to the economical engine.

In our review, we found the bike easy to ride with good low- and mid-range punch. Handling was exact and agile. Hence it was a fun bike to ride around the city every day and in the twisties on the weekend.

The bike is available in three colours: Candy Chromosphere Red, Graphite Black and Crypton Silver Metallic.

The Candy Chromosphere Red option is priced from RM 23,499.00. Graphite Black and Crypton Silver Metallic colours are priced from RM 22,999.00. All prices are showroom prices without insurance, registration and road tax.

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Wahid Ooi

Grand Prix legend Randy will race this IndianxWorkhorse Scout Bobber in the upcoming Sultans of Sprint series.

Indian Motorcycle and Workhorse Speedshop modified an Indian Scout Bobber.

It’ll celebrate 100 years of the Indian Scout.

GIVI will field I. Jeremais in the upcoming Rimba Raid 2019 at Mat Daling.

He has competed in numerous editions of the Dakar Rally for HRC.

We will ride the new Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE and XC.

The Triumph Bonneville T120 Diamond Edition will soon arrive in Malaysia.

The model commemorates the 60th year of the 1959 Bonneville T120.

Only 4 units are available from mid-June in Malaysia.

Shadowfax MC continues their adventures, this time to Vietnam.

The group will cross into Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.

More than 30 Harley riders showed up at Harley-Davidson of Petaling Jaya to send off the group.

Marc Marquez rode a commanding race to claim the 300th victory for Honda.

He was challenged earlier by Jack Miller but never looked back after regaining the lead.

Honda had found more power in the engine.

John McPhee rode a gritty Moto3 race at the French GP to give the Petronas Sprinta Racing Team their maiden victory.

He had also given the team their first Moto3 pole position.

Tatsuki Suzuki had again led the most laps before crashing out.

French Moto3 Top 5 Finish:

The Minister of Transportation, YB Anthony Loke confirmed that Go-Jek wants to enter Malaysia.

This was despite his earlier stance against motorcycle e-hailing service last year.

The decision for the earlier ban was “safety reasons.”

The Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE and Ernie Vigil finished fifth overall at the Mexican 1000 rally.

The bike was stock apart from the necessary rally items such as headlamps, engine protection bars and seat.

Triumph and Vigil went up against dedicated 450cc rally raiders.

The Johor Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) raided a distribution company for attempting to sell fake engine oil.

A total of 4,524 bottles were confiscated.

The company touted the fake product at RM 10 cheaper than market prices.

PLUS will add 11 more Automated Awareness Safety System (AWAS) cameras will be added along the North-South Highway.

The number adds to the 19 currently in place.

Priority will be given to the stretch near the Menora Tunnel.

A new black colour option is added to the 2019 Honda CRF250 Rally.

The CRF250 Rally is a dual-sport motorcycle, compared to the CRF250L.

Both colour options are priced from RM 26,999.00 (basic selling price without insurance, registration and road tax).

Boon Siew Honda announced a new colour for the 2019 Honda CB250R New Sports Café line-up.

Prices range between RM 22,999 and RM 23,499 depending on colour option.

The colour line-up consists of Candy Chromosphere Red, Graphite Black and Crypton Silver Metallic.

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The model commemorates the 60^thyear of the 1959 Bonneville T120.

Marc Marquez rode a commanding race to claim the 300^thvictory for Honda.