The recent 2017 Malaysian MotoGP round saw Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) previewing the 2017 Yamaha YZF-R6.
Located within their giant pavilion in the Mall Area of Sepang International Circuit, the new R6 was placed right next to the Yamaha YZF-R1S.
The 2017 Yamaha SCR950, XSR700, MT-03 and MT-07 Tracer were also present to entertain and amaze the crowd.
During the recent Shell Malaysia MotoGP round held at the Sepang International Circuit, there were many activities going on from the moment you park your vehicles until you get back to them way after the races have ended. As you enter the Welcome Area, you’re welcomed with many booths, activities and so much more as you proceed to the Mall Area. (more…)
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 1st November 2017 – The KMOG (KTM Malaysia Owners Group) Borneo Ride 2017 starts today.
The ride will travel from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah to Kuching, Sarawak over ten days.
This KMOG Borneo Ride 2017 will surely confirm the capabilities and reliability of KTM’s adventure bikes.
We reported on the KTM Malaysia Owners Group’s (KMOG) Defensive Riding Program (DRP) Vol. 2 in August (click here for Day One and click here for Day Two). The program’s objectives were meant to demonstrate the limits of their machines; and to be comfortable at those limits.
The culminated objective of DRP, consequently, was to prepare the participants for this epic event: the KMOG Borneo Ride 2017.
KMOG has been actively organizing rides to many exotic places, including to Cambodia, Laos, Phuket, among other locales in the past. The group decided on Borneo this year.
The KMOG Borneo Ride 2017 will fully demonstrate the capability and reliability of KTM’s adventure bikes as the convoy travels through every type of road imaginable, including certain unpaved sections.
The simplified plan calls for starting the ride in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, and travel to Kuching, Sarawak. But it won’t be as straightforward, isn’t it?
Instead of travelling directly southwest to the capital of Sarawak, the participants will first ride north to the Tip of Borneo, before turning back south then east to Sandakan, south to Tawau, back west to Keningau, and to Labuan for a one night, one day rest.
The convoy will resume on Day 7, riding through the eastern portion of Brunei and re-enter the kingdom for a stop at Bandar Seri Begawan. From there, they will ride along the coastal road to Miri and Bintulu, continuing towards Sibu and finally Kuching on 10th November.
The KMOG Borneo Ride will total distance to be covered is 2,613 kilometres, over 10 days.
Participants will travel through various breathtaking and historic sites, including the Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary, and crossing over the Crocker Range.
Day 1 (1st November 2017) is considered a free-and-easy day as the organizers waited for the arrival of participants and guests. KMOG had also expected the owners’ bikes to arrive at the port, having been shipped over from West Malaysia.
The weather has been scorching hot in Kota Kinabalu during the previous week. However, it was already raining heavily when the plane touched down.
As such, it wasn’t safe for the container ship to berth at the docks and that wrecked the organizer’s plans to retrieve them.
Regardless, we will still visit the Tip of Borneo tomorrow, and continue with the ride afterwards.
A welcome dinner was held tonight for the members, where the committee members of KMOG, representatives of KTM Asia Pacific and KTM Malaysia briefed the participants on the plans of the KMOG Borneo Ride 2017.
There is a total of 40 motorcycles with 45 participants.
PICTURE GALLERY
Among the hardworking KMOG and KTM Malaysia crew
These guys have many kilometres of touring experience
Kudos to this McDelivery rider (in GIVI rainsuit) who sent the food in heavy rain!
These guys have many kilometres of touring experience
Pretty Sabahan girls welcomed us to the dinner
All smiles as the participants were welcomed with traditional bead necklaces
The Motonation Roadshow made their way to Stadium Batu Kawan, Penang as their fourth stop.
The roadshow gathered thousands of people with events such as gymkhana, auto salon competition, RC drift races and performance by local legend OAG.
The main Motonation Carnival will happen from 1 to 3 December 2017 at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC).
The fourth stop of the Motonation Roadshow made its way all the way to the Pearl of the Orient that is Penang, Malaysia. With the purpose to promote their gigantic main event this coming December in Putrajaya, the Motonation road carnival gathered thousands of motoring enthusiasts in the Northern region for a one-day extravaganza filled with high octane action and performance. (more…)
Idemitsu Lube Sdn Bhd has launched a brand new lubricant for four-stroke motorcycles which is the Idemitsu 4T 5W40 SL/MA2 Fully Synthetic.
The new lubricant from Idemitsu is suitable for all sorts of riding conditions no matter if it’s ripping through the tracks at high speeds or even for daily commute to the office.
Idemitsu’s 4T 5W40 SL/MA2 Fully Synthetic will work as promised in a wide range of temperatures while offering high levels of durability.
Idemitsu Lube Sdn Bhd has just released a brand new addition to their ever-growing line-up of premium fully synthetic motorcycle lubricant during last weekend’s MotoGP round at the Sepang International Circuit. The all-new Idemitsu 4T 5W40 SL/MA2 Fully Synthetic has been formulated with highly-refined PAO synthetic base stock which promises great performance. (more…)
Ducati and Rizoma have formed a new partnership to come up with specially-made bike accessories for Ducati bikes called ‘Ducati by Rizoma’.
The two giant Italian brands are known for producing great motorcycles and also bike accessories.
The first few samples of ‘Ducati by Rizoma’ will be unveiled next week during the EICMA 2017 in Milan, Italy.
The giant Italian bike manufacturer Ducati together with a renowned bike parts manufacturer Rizoma has joined forces in a partnership to produce accessories specifically-made for Ducati motorcycles. This official partnership between the two brands will be marketed as ‘Ducati by Rizoma’. (more…)
Hafizh Syahrin is slated to be Malaysia’s first MotoGP rider in 2019.
He will join the Petronas Sprinta Racing team next year, managed by the Sepang International Circuit (SIC).
SIC CEO, Datuk Razlan, is confident Hafizh will do better next year.
The Sepang International Circuit (SIC) is determined to groom Hafizh Syahrin for the big time: MotoGP.
As was reported earlier, Hafizh Syahrin’s long-time team Moto2, Petronas Raceline Malaysia had split ways for the 2018 Moto2 season (click here for our report). Hafizh will join the Petronas Sprinta Racing Moto2 team next year. The team is managed by SIC.
SIC’s Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Razlan Razali has expressed the intention of having Hafizh in MotoGP with Dorna and MotoGP teams. “We have expressed our interest with Dorna and also discussed the matter with a number of MotoGP teams this past week,” he said.
Datuk Razlan Ramli, courtesy of gpmalaysia
But the 2018 slots have all been taken. “There are still slots available for new satellite teams in 2019,” added Datuk Razlan.
Datuk Razlan is confident that Hafizh will do better with Petronas Sprinta Racing, before making the leap to the top class.
The fact that Malaysian racers, including Hafizh, have traditionally done well in wet weather is not lost upon Datuk Razlan, “We also need them to do well in dry races. Hafizh has done well (in mixed weather races) here at and this is what we want.”
Hafizh at SIC, courtesy of Pescao55
Datuk Razlan believes Hafizh will do better in 2018 as Petronas Sprinta Racing (read: SIC) will provide him a better bike and mechanics.
The target for Hafizh Syahrin is to finish in the overall top five in the Moto2 class next year. Syahrin is currently in 11th this season, with one race to go. He had finished 9th overall in 2016.
Difficulties saw Hafizh finishing last Sunday’s Shell Malaysia Moto2 race in sixth, after qualifying in tenth.
And have you heard that Petronas wants to give some lucky people a year’s worth of engine lubricants? You can be one of those lucky people too by taking part in a simple contest. For more information on the contest, you can visit www.mymesra.com.my/pengejarimpian
