After launching the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja 250R and the surprisingly affordable Z800, Kawasaki Malaysia has come to surprise us once more with the unveiling of the 2013 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 at MotoGP Sepang on 21st October. The official launch was done by YBhg. Dato’ Ahmad Razlan Tan Sri Ahmad Razali. (more…)
Is this the Kawasaki ER250C that everyone is talking about? I can’t justify whether this is photoshop or the real thing. By the way I see it, it have the right design cue for a full fairing Ninja 250R to be taken into naked form.
via: https://www.facebook.com/motorcycle.thailand?fref=ts
It was an entertaining race yesterday. I was at K1 grandstand to watch the history in the making. The crowd was estatic when we got to see Zulfahmi leading the race after overtaking Jonas Folger, but in the last lap he was fighting with Sandro Cortese who takes the win in last few corner before the finish line. It was a good battle and all the of crowd were cheering and happy with the result. It was a very close fight, if not we just could see Zulfahmi as the winner of this Moto3 in Sepang.
Hafiz Syahrin who rides with number 86 was also a great rider to watch. He started at position number 27, and at that time, I thought he can only makes at best, only at position 15. But there I was wrong. He battle slowly by overtaking one by one rider starting in the first lap and all the way to the position number 1 in just few laps. The crowd again is cheering and doing the Mexican wave nicely. Everyone there is happy and I can see that in their face. To finish at position number 4 is a great thing and leading the race some time in the lap is a some thing to watch out to.
We wish all the best to Zulfahmi and Hafiz for the next race. Good luck!
PRIDE OF MALAYSIAN! by Ikhmal Yusoff.
The heroic acts by our two riders, Zulfahmi Khairuddin Moto3 and Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah in Moto2 could be the signal of Malaysian MotoGP future. It is also paving the way to the other underbone a.k.a kapcai riders to be featured in the future.
The solid performances on home soil, the Sepang International Circuit were very pleasing. All Malaysian stood up and cheered during the both race that featured the Malaysian riders.
Rain could be the adding factor for their prowess. During the wet condition, Malaysian riders proved themselves better than any riders. Although it was raining heavily, Malaysian supporters still stood up and sometimes made the Mexican waves.
Malaysia got its first pole position and first podium (Zulfahmi placed in 2nd) in any world championship, thanks to Zulfahmi Khairuddin. Also credits to Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah for finishing fourth, a huge achievement for a wildcard rider. A great day for Malaysian motorsports. Salute for our National Heroes!
Pictures are from motogp.com
All three races tomorrow is going to be interesting. Interesting because all three champions of Moto3, Moto2 and MotoGP might be decided tomorrow. Jorge Lorenzo will be champion if he wins the Sepang MotoGP and Dani Pedrosa finish no more than 13th. For Moto2, Marc Marquez will be champion if he wins the race and Pol Espagaro is 2nd. For Moto3, even if Sandro Cortese finish 2nd and his closest competitor Luis Salom wins the race, he will still be champion.
But, we are looking forward for our own rider, Zulfahmi Khairudin, who starts on pole position on Moto3. We hope all the best for him and hope he can get his podium on his own turf. We also get to see Hafiz Syahrin in action in Moto2, which we hope he can finish at least on position 15th to score a point and able to follow the Moto2 races next year.
All the best and see you tomorrow at Sepang!
QBEE Motor are now offering the Duke 200 Serket (Carbon Fibre) at a specially discounted price at ONLY RM2100 (shipping anywhere within Malaysia). By the way I look in the picture above, it is just looking good in that real CF muffler. The shape are also good and nice style to your Duke 200.
Honda just open a new site for the timeless CB1100 for all of us readers to understand the machine better. I personally like this bike with retro style but added with modern technology for more enjoyable ride. I think it is just perfect in the garage.
CB1100: http://world.honda.com/CB1100/introduction/index.html
Looking good in orange and make a great mod if you own a Honda. This should make your bike looks like Honda Repsol team livery with the addition of this orange wheels. Since this is the original colour from the factory, it should have a perfect finish and last longer that being coloured by ourself. (more…)
Yamaha Thailand has released a teaser about the facelifted Mio 125i in the Yamaha racing blue colour. It has been a couple of years of this bike launched in Thailand, this is the right time to have it updated. The headlight is no longer separated into double cluster, but a big one on the center of the bike like a ‘normal’ Ego. It is looking fresh. Some are saying that this new Mio features SSS or Side Stand Switch, which works by cutting of the engine power if you got the side stand pulled out. This small feature is a welcomed feature because I sometimes also forgot to pull in the side stand when riding my bike.
People in Indonesia too will get this upcoming bike, but as TMCBlog reported, there is only street spyshot without any name on the sticker yet. Check out more pictures after the jump: (more…)
Racing Boy has shown a teaser in their FB page about the upcoming new products that is the much awaited UMA Racing Digital Meter for Yamaha 135LC V2. Surprisingly, they also make one for the Honda EX-5 and this is a good move from RB. I don’t what is the price, but can be estimated at around RM480+.
What’s good about this digital meter is that it can read RPM up to 15,000 RPM. This is good for those who need to get an accurate reading of their engine crankshaft rotation for power tuning. There is also shift light that lit up when the RPM is in the optimum powerband. Other than that, it is just looking so cool!
Thanks to Roger Lau Jiu Yuan for the tips.
via: https://www.facebook.com/racingboy.my
Yamaha Return to Sepang
Yamaha Factory Racing set up in Sepang this week straight from Japan for the middle of the three overseas back-to-back races, the Grand Prix of Malaysia. Championship leader Jorge Lorenzo arrives with a 28-point lead at the top of the standings after a strong second place finish at Motegi on Sunday. The Sepang circuit holds starkly contrasting connotations for Lorenzo, being the scene of his World Championship title in 2010 countered by the tragic passing of Marco Simoncelli in 2011.
Ben Spies moves to Sepang determined to complete the final three races of the season on a high note following a disastrous Grand Prix of Japan which saw him retire on the second lap with braking issues. Due to the cancellation of last year’s race Spies has only competed once at the Sepang circuit, taking an impressive fourth place finish from fourth on the grid in his rookie year. (more…)
GTMax has updated their FB page with this picture of a YZF-R15. Usually they post the lineup of the bike that they are selling. Based on the comment I have read on the page, the price for this bike is said to be at RM14,000. Not sure whether it is true or not. If it is true, then we have more choice for 150cc bike other than its similar sibling in naked style, the FZ-150i from Yamaha. BTW, this R15 is 6-speed yo.
via: https://www.facebook.com/gtmaxmotor
Jorge Lorenzo, former MotoGP world champion will make an exclusive appearance at Alpinestars Kuala Lumpur Shop,
Malaysia on 17th October 2012. Lorenzo, currently leading the series after the Motegi GP by 310 points, followed by Dani Pedrosa by 282 points. You can bring anything to the shop to get autographed by Lorenzo himself. The detail of the event is as stated below:
Date: 17th October 2012
Time: 6:30 PM
Venue: Alpinestars Kuala Lumpur Shop
Address: G/17 PV128, Jalan Genting Klang, 53300 Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Source: Alpinestars Malaysia FB Page https://www.facebook.com/AlpinestarsMalaysia
Written by our newest team member: Ikhmal Yusoff.
