Aleix Espargaro has confirmed his stay with the Aprilia Racing Team Gresini for the next two seasons.
A new two-year contract has been signed which means that the Spaniard will pilot the Aprilia RS-GP until the end of 2020.
No news about Aprilia’s second rider just yet.
Just before things kick off at the 2018 HJC Helmets Grand Prix de France, Aleix Espargaro has confirmed his contract extension with the Aprilia Racing Team Gresini squad for another two seasons. This means that the 28-year-old Spaniard will be piloting the Aprilia RS-GP until the end of 2020. (more…)
After 42 years of absence from MotoGP, MV Agusta confirms their return to the championship in 2019.
A four-year deal has been signed with the Forward Racing team which will see them competing in Moto2.
The new bike will start its testing phase in July together with the new 765cc inline-three engine from Triumph.
It’s been a while since we last saw or heard the name MV Agusta being mentioned in the MotoGP universe. After over 40 years of absence, the premium Italian bike manufacturer has confirmed their return to the Grand Prix scene next season. (more…)
Suzuki has filed a 300c sportbike’s patents, speculated to be call GSX-R300.
The sub-500cc segment is the most hotly contested in the market.
Suzuki feels that the motorcycle market is moving towards smaller capacity and cheaper bikes.
Suzuki is making a comeback into the sub-500cc segment. These 200cc, 250cc, 300cc, 390cc, 400cc motorcycles appeal to a large cross-section of enthusiasts, due to reasons covering:
The next capacity level to step up to after owning a kapchai or scooter.
More affordable for a large section of the populace.
Easier to learn on, easier to ride.
Lightweight and simpler – good as daily commuters, especially for those who already own a bigger bike.
Suzuki GSX-250R
This battleground has been fought by almost all manufacturers for a long time. You could find almost all the brands here, even BMW has joined the fray with the G 310 R and G 310 GS. Similarly, Triumph had tied up with Bajaj to work on a 400cc bike in the future.
Now, Suzuki has decided to fight back after being ominously missing.
Suzuki’s patents drawing for their 300cc sportbike was recently leaked online and is rumored to break covers at EICMA later this year.
They already have the GSX-250R in circulation, but they bike is a woefully underpowered single-banger, while their rivals continue to build high performance lightweights such as the KTM RC 390/390 Duke, Kawasaki Ninja 250 /300 and now 400, Yamaha YZF-R25/R3, Honda CBR250RR, and so on.
GSX-R300 Patent
From the patents, the engine appears to be a parallel-Twin. If Suzuki sticks to the dimensions of their GSX-R150’s engine architecture, the bore should be 62 mm and a stroke of 48.1 mm. That’s in the same league of its rivals and should produce around 40 bhp.
Also from the drawings, the 300 looks to have the design theme and lines of its GSX-R1000R big brother. The front wheel has a single, radially-mounted brake caliper and disc; the swingarm looks to be of aluminium, corresponding to that type of design. Tying everything together is a tubular steel frame.
Biggest question is if I’ll ever make to Malaysia. And if it did, will it be the full 300cc version or sleeved-down 250cc variant that we always see happening in our country?
Moto Guzzi Malaysia’s authorized aftersales center, GB Workshop, is having a Service Campaign in conjunction with Ramadhan and Hari Raya Puasa.
Moto Guzzi up north may also visit the Moto Guzzi Service Centre at Sheng Fatt Motor Sdn. Bhd. in Penang.
The campaign runs from 16th May to 17th July 2018.
Moto Guzzi Malaysia’s official service centre, GB Workshop, has launched a service campaign in time for the holy month of Ramadhan and Hari Raya Puasa. What better way to make sure your Moto Guzzi is in tip-top condition before you head home to celebrate Raya with your loved ones.
The campaign runs from 16th May to 17th July 2018.
The GB Workshop Service Campaign consists of such as:
Multipoint safety checks tailored for each model and according to your riding needs.
Free air filter for selected models when you service your Moto Guzzi, while stocks last.
15% promotion for selected parts and accessories.
GB Workshop is well-equipped with the latest Piaggio Advanced Diagnosis System (PADS), as well as the special tools necessary for working on Moto Guzzis. The personnel are also trained professionals who are experienced in working on that brand. Please bear in mind that you are travelling home for Hari Raya Puasa.
To check if the air filter besides parts and accessories are available, please visit the official GB Worskhop or Sheng Fatt Motor Sdn. Bhd. (refer to the maps below). You may also contact the workshop at 03-7932 1229 or 018-962 1229 for more details or to book an appointment.
A patent for a 1700cc three-wheeled Yamaha V-Max has surfaced online.
The patent shows a three-wheeled motorcycle resembling the Yamaha V-Max with a wishbone-style front end.
The V-Max is one of Yamaha’s most powerful bike thanks to its 1,679cc V4 engine that produces 200hp and 167Nm of torque.
Japanese manufacturer Yamaha is the current manufacturer that’s a talking point investing a butt load of money into their R&D for high-powered three-wheeled motorcycles. While the Yamaha Niken was only recently introduced, a brand-new three-wheeled machine is already in the works and the idea sounds mental. (more…)
The latest hyper cruiser from Arch Motorcycle Company comes in the form of the 2018 Arch Method 143.
Powered by a monstrous 2,343cc S&S V-twin engine, the latest cruiser by Keanu Reeves’ company is said to produce over 170hp.
Only 23 units will be made for the entire world. No price just yet.
Do you like custom motorcycles? How about the movie “The Matrix”? Obsessed with Keanu Reaves? What if we tell you that all of these can be attainable with a single motorcycle? Well, you need to check out Arch Motorcycle, a bike company founded in 2011 by your man himself, Keanu Reeves. (more…)
