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2017 HJC RPHA 11 Star Wars helmets now available in Malaysia! From RM3,000

HJC Helmet Malaysia has finally brought in the latest 2017 HJC RPHA 11 Star Wars helmets in limited numbers for the Malaysian market.

The top of the line full-face race helmets are replicas of headgears based on the Star Wars’ universe most iconic villains, Kylo Ren and Boba Fett.

The HJC Kylo Ren replica helmet is priced at RM3,359 while the Boba Fett edition is at RM3,000. Both helmets are limited editions.

HJC Helmets Malaysia has officially brought in their latest 2017 HJC RPHA 11 Star Wars helmets into the Malaysian market. The new designs inspired by two of the most iconic characters in the old and new Star Wars universe, the infamous bounty hunter Boba Fett and the First Order lightsaber-wielding commander, Kylo Ren. These helmets were introduced back in October of 2016 and now, they are here! (more…)

All new 2018 KTM Six Days models introduced with a whole range of upgrades

KTM North America has just announced two brand new 2018 KTM Six Days special edition models in conjunction with this year’s International Six Days Enduro (ISDE) off-road race.

The two new 2018 models are the KTM 300 XC-W Six Days and KTM 450 EXC-F Six Days come with special graphics plus a whole list of performance upgrades.

Both models have been priced at €9,298 (around RM46,104) for the KTM 300 XC-W Six Days and €10,499 (around RM52,060) for the KTM 450 EXC-F Six Days.

Two very special 2018 KTM Six Days special edition models have been unveiled by KTM North America following the manufacturer’s extensive success in the off-road racing scene. The two new 2018 models which are the KTM 300 XC-W Six Days and KTM 450 EXC-F Six Days were chosen as the perfect platforms to further accentuate the two very successful off-road models. (more…)

HLYM launches 2017 Yamaha Y125ZR Special Limited MotoGP Edition

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) Malaysia has released a very unique 2017 Yamaha Y125ZR Special Limited MotoGP Edition in conjunction with this year’s Malaysian MotoGP round in October.

The Yamaha Y125ZR comes in the Movistar Yamaha colours and all new owners will receive a special limited box that includes a genuine certificate, customised T-shirt, arm sleeves and a special collectible photo card of the bike.

HLYM has set the price at RM8,846.76 (basic price with GST) and the very limited edition Y125ZR is already available in the market now.

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) Malaysia has launched their latest 2017 Yamaha Y125ZR Special Limited MotoGP Edition as we get closer to the Malaysian MotoGP round that’s going to be held at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) at the end of October. (more…)

Check out this Nissan Skyline powered custom cruiser!

Mr Andul Rashid Ismail aka “Acid Welding” has created a Nissan Skyline powered custom cruiser as part of a personal project for this year’s Art of Speed festival.

The ultimate custom cruiser powered by an RB20 engine taken from Acid’s Volvo drift car started off as just an idea when he couldn’t get a good deal for the car.

The project was able to materialise with the help of his 21 year old teenage son together with some determination, passion and good ol’ know-how to build the “RB20 Monster”.

Yes, you read that right. Somewhere in Malaysia, there’s a monstrous Nissan Skyline powered custom cruiser being completed because why not, right? Photos of the “RB20 Monster” have been frequently popping up in various social media platforms and our very good friends from [button color=”” size=”” type=”3d” target=”blank” link=”http://careta.my/”]Careta.my[/button] decided to hunt down this beast and its maker. (more…)

MotoGP: Alvaro Bautista will stay with Aspar for 2018 season

The 2018 MotoGP season has confirmed that Alvaro Bautista will continue racing with his current Aspar Team outfit for yet another season next year.

The 32 year old Spaniard has been consistent so far in the first half of 2017 finishing as high as fourth back in Argentina and other top 10 finishes.

Bautista will be riding the Ducati Desmosedici GP17 in the 2018 season with the team’s second rider still waiting to be confirmed.

The MotoGP Aspar Team has confirmed that their star rider Alvaro Bautista will remain with them for another season. It was yesterday when the team has extended their contract with the 32 year old Spaniard who has been quite consistent so far in this year’s 2017 season. (more…)

Have you seen this TURBOCHARGED Ducati Diavel?

In a recent Motorcycle.com feature, they tested a wild turbocharged Ducati Diavel from Australia proudly modified by S&R Pro.

The owner, Blake Saville, wanted to switch to a much suited bike for his big size and weight but a stock 2015 Ducati Diavel isn’t going to be enough to float his boat.

At the crank, his custom-made turbocharged Diavel churns out a whopping 225hp and 280Nm of gut-wrenching torque.

A recent feature on [button color=”” size=”” type=”3d” target=”blank” link=”http://www.motorcycle.com/”]Motorcycle.com[/button] caught our deepest, darkest interested with a very brutally direct title “Tested: 225HP Ducati Diavel Turbo”. That got our blood boiling with excitement and they weren’t kidding at all when they wrote that. (more…)

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