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Alpinestars Tech-Air wins 2017 CES Asia Top Innovation Award

Alpinestars Tech-Air has been honoured with an award for best ‘Wearables’ category in this year’s Consumer Electronics Show Asia Innovations Awards.

The motorcycle riding gear expert was the best nominee for the award in Shanghai, China last week where they came out on top for their innovative product.

There are two distinct versions of the Tech-Air™ systems; Tech-Air™ Street which was released back in 2014 and Tech-Air™ Race in 2016.

One of the pioneers of active airbag technology for motorcycle racing suits and safety gear has been awarded at the Consumer Electronics Show Asia Innovations Awards earlier this week. The award was given to Alpinestars in Shanghai, China for the best nominee in the ‘Wearable’ category for their Tech-Air™ active airbag system. (more…)

Ducati launches New 2017 Ducati Scrambler Mach 2.0

Ducati just introduced a brand new 2017 Ducati Scrambler Mach 2.0 at the Wheels and Waves event over at Biarritz, France.

The bike made a two-day road trip from Borgo Panigale, Italy where the Mach 2.0 travelled together with an updated Ducati Scrambler Full Throttle with new graphics.

The Mach 2.0 was designed by Roland Sands which was inspired by the Bell Cross Idol helmet included in the Ducati Scrambler 2017 apparel collection.

Ducati has just launched their latest addition the Scrambler family that is the 2017 Ducati Scrambler Mach 2.0. The new Scrambler was unveiled during the Wheels and Waves event held in Biarritz, France. The famous French event goes on from 14 to 18 June 2017 and the Mach 2.0 was ridden from Borgo Panigale all the way to Biarritz. (more…)

Yamaha launches new 250cc cruiser – 2018 Yamaha V Star 250! (RM18,606)

Yamaha Motor Corporation (USA) followed up with yet another addition to their small capacity motorcycle line up with the 2018 Yamaha V Star 250 cruiser.

Powered by a 249cc,60-degree V-twin, air-cooled, SOHC carburettor engine, it’s the only V-twin motorcycle in its class.

The US market will start delivering the 2018 V Star 250 beginning September 2017 with a price tag of $4,349 (around RM18,606).

Together with the very recent release of the 2018 Yamaha XT250 and TW200 dual-sport motorcycles, Yamaha continues to expand their small capacity bike line up with the addition of the 2018 Yamaha V Star 250 cruiser. This comes right after another exciting launch of their Goldwing contender ‘transcontinental cruiser’, the 2018 Yamaha Star Venture. (more…)

New 2018 Yamaha XT250 & TW200 Dual-Sport Motorcycles released – From RM19,626!

Yamaha Motor Corporation (USA) has just released two new exciting small capacity, dual-sport bikes in their line up which are the 2018 Yamaha XT250 and TW200.

The XT250 and TW200 and perfect for beginners and veteran riders alike for some off-road or trail riding fun with these two great packages.

The recommended selling prices for the XT250 and TW200 are at $5,199 (around RM22,186) and $4,599 (around RM19,626).

Yamaha Motor Corporation (USA) just introduced two brand new and exciting additions to their current line up which are the 2018 Yamaha XT250 and 2018 Yamaha TW200 dual-sport motorcycles. These two bikes were launched to add more style, variety and excitement to their small capacity dual-sport division. (more…)

2018 Husqvarna FS 450 announced – A Supermoto Enthusiast’s Wet Dream

The 2018 Husqvarna FS 450 was announced by the Swedish manufacturer as their latest race-ready supermoto race bike.

The latest FS 450 has a brand new anti-hopping clutch mechanism sourced from race expert, Suter.

The supermoto is powered by Husqvarna’s 449cc single-cylinder engine which churns out around 63hp that drives all that power down to the rear wheel via a five-speed gearbox.

Want to be a part of the Supermoto scene but don’t want the hassle of building and customising your own race machine? Well, one Swedish manufacturer has you covered. We are of course referring to the latest 2018 Husqvarna FS 450, the race-ready supermoto with all the tech goodies. (more…)

MV Agusta RVS #1 – The Manufacturer’s First Saviour

The MV Agusta RVS #1 marks the Italian firm’s very first bike of the “Special Vehicles Department” program.

One bike commissioned to one specific owner is the main concept of the RVS program where the bike is heavily based around the customer’s requests and ideas.

The RVS #1 looks like a heavily-modified Brutale 800 which has the manufacturer’s most powerful 798cc three-cylinder engine that produces over 140hp and 85.4Nm of torque.

Just a couple of days ago, we reported on the very existence of the MV Agusta RVS program which stood for “Reparto Veicoli Speciali” or “Special Vehicles Department” or Special Vehicles Operations” in English. Via a special video debut, the firm introduced the first MV Agusta RVS #1 to roll of the fully-customised line. (more…)

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