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2016 Kawasaki Ninja H2 – a dark sparkle

The supercharged monstrosity known as the Kawasaki Ninja H2 has gained a new paint scheme for its 2016 model year version. The new scheme, which Kawasaki calls “Mirror Coated Spark Black”, gives the Ninja H2 a much more darker stance as a result of the scheme’s blackened-out theme and nature.

Besides this dark new paint job, Kawasaki has not announce any further changes to its supercharged halo bike. Minus the new paint, it is highly likely that the model would remain mechanically unchanged from its current form.

Kawasaki has also yet to confirm if it would continue to offer the Ninja H2’s track-only sibling, the Ninja H2R, throughout 2016 as well.

You can check out the 2016 Kawasaki Ninja H2’s darkened new personality in the gallery we’ve prepared below.

Sources: YouTube, Asphaltandrubber and Visordown

Adam Norrodin joins Drive M7 SIC Moto3 team

Asia Talent Cup rider Adam Norrodin announced as Zulfahmi Khairuddin’s replacement in Drive M7 SIC Moto3 team for 2016.

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KTM 1050 Adventure launched in Malaysia @ RM77,888

Newly consolidated KTM Malaysia introduces new KTM 1050 Adventure model at the starting price of RM77,888.

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Yamaha DT-07 Concept revealed

Yamaha USA revealed its latest creation, the DT-07 flat tracker concept at the AIM Expo motorcycle show in Orlando, Florida last week.

Using a race-tuned version of the 689cc, parallel-twin engine that is powering the MT-07, the DT-07 is apparently a one-off concept that was built by Jeff Palhegyi Design and Yamaha USA’s race department.

Sporting Yamaha’s 60^th anniversary celebration Speedblock paint scheme, the DT-07 also comes with a straight-through exhaust system from Graves Racing.

Other notable highlights on the concept include the purpose-built frame, the swingarm with an adjustable pivot and link system, modified R6 conventional-style forks, Ohlins rear shock, as well as Propulsion Labs wheels.

Derek Brooks, Motorcycle Product Planning Manager for Yamaha USA said: “One of our specific goals with the Yamaha DT-07 was to retain some of the FZ-07’s styling cues. I worked with Jeff Palhegvi on the design of the bike and we literally used the FZ-07’s fuel tank cover as the basis for the body mould on the DT-07 Concept. The entire bike was essentially built from scratch, and it is Yamaha’s interpretation of what a dirt tracker designed from the ground up in 2015 should look like.”

Asia Talent Cup: Adam lands a podium in Sepang finale

Malaysian rider Adam Norrodin storms to a podium finish for the season finale of the Shell Advance Asia Talent Cup 2015 series.

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MotoGP: Pedrosa wins drama-filled outing in Sepang

Repsol Honda celebrates with Dani Pedrosa as he claims victory in the dramatic and controversial 2015 Shell Malaysian MotoGP whilst Rossi gets penalised.

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Drive M7 SIC Racing Team switches to Honda

The Drive M7 SIC Racing Team confirmed yesterday that they will be switching to Honda machinery in 2016. The team will be using two NSF250RW bikes, replacing the KTM bikes that are being used currently.

The Malaysian team said that strongly believes that the new partnership with Honda will enhance the team’s performance and open the door for greater success in 2016.

Dato’ Razlan Razali, the CEO of Sepang International Circuit said, “We are extremely thankful to Honda Racing Corporation for supplying us with the Honda machines for next season. Honda has proven last year and especially this year to be extremely competitive and we sincerely appreciate them delivering the bikes for our two riders in 2016.”

“Besides providing the bike for the team there is a lot more that we can do with the local Honda distributor here in Malaysia; it’s the last piece of the jigsaw puzzle for us with our involvement in the Asia Talent Cup, where all the riders are using Honda machines. With this partnership we can transfer knowledge and expertise from our Moto3 team to the Asia Talent Cup,” he added.

Johan Stigefelt, the team manager for the Drive M7 SIC Racing Team on the other hand, said that they have gained a lot of experience from our first year in Moto3 as a team and I think the switch to Honda will be a step in the right direction for them.

“We have a good connection with HRC in terms of our relationship with Sepang International Circuit and the Asia Talent Cup. With regards to performance we know the Honda is very strong and can fit well into our structure and with our riders. I’m very pleased to have this opportunity and that Honda Racing Corporation have agreed on this partnership with us,” he said.

Dunlop to supply tyres for SAATC

Dunlop Motorsport and Dorna Sports announced that they have signed a contract for the exclusive supply of tyres for the 2016 season of Shell Advance Asia Talent Cup.

According to the contract, Dunlop will supply next season’s tyres and offer technical support to the Shell Advance Asia Talent Cup, extending their agreement with Dorna from which Dunlop already supplies tyres to both the Moto2™ and Moto3™ World Championships.

Kazushi Aso, the head of international tyre development and race promotion of Dunlop said, “We’re pleased to be a part of the Shell Advance Asia Talent Cup as the technical tire supplier. We’d like to appreciate Dorna for accepting us. As you know, in these days, many talented and young riders in Asia are trying to make their carriers and step up in road races in the world. And also the Shell Advance Asia Talent Cup has been playing a very important role in that situation by providing them precious opportunities.”

Javier Alonso, managing director of Dorna events area added, “It is a great honour to be able to work with a brand such as Dunlop in the Shell Advance Asia Talent Cup, extending the existing collaboration we have with them in Moto2 and Moto3.”

Asia Talent Cup: Kunimine wins Race 1 in Sepang finale

Takuma Kunimine dominates Race 1 in Round 6 of the Shell Advance Asia Talent Cup 2015 in Sepang, Malaysia.

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MotoGP: Dani Pedrosa steals pole in hazy Sepang

Dani Pedrosa clinches pole position in Sepang ahead of 2015 Shell Malaysian MotoGP.

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Indonesia vies to host MotoGP in 2017

MotoGP is set to welcome another South East Asian venue as Indonesia vies to host the event in 2017.

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MotoGP: Lorenzo dominates Friday practice in Sepang

Movistar Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo kick-starts 2015 Shell Malaysian MotoGP weekend at the top of the time sheets.

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Asia Talent Cup rider Adam Norrodin announced as Zulfahmi Khairuddin’s replacement in Drive M7 SIC Moto3 team for 2016.

Newly consolidated KTM Malaysia introduces new KTM 1050 Adventure model at the starting price of RM77,888.

Malaysian rider Adam Norrodin storms to a podium finish for the season finale of the Shell Advance Asia Talent Cup 2015 series.

Repsol Honda celebrates with Dani Pedrosa as he claims victory in the dramatic and controversial 2015 Shell Malaysian MotoGP whilst Rossi gets penalised.

Takuma Kunimine dominates Race 1 in Round 6 of the Shell Advance Asia Talent Cup 2015 in Sepang, Malaysia.

Dani Pedrosa clinches pole position in Sepang ahead of 2015 Shell Malaysian MotoGP.

MotoGP is set to welcome another South East Asian venue as Indonesia vies to host the event in 2017.

Movistar Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo kick-starts 2015 Shell Malaysian MotoGP weekend at the top of the time sheets.

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