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New Colour for the 2017 Honda CBR500R and CB500F – Lemon Ice Yellow (from RM31,363)

There’s a new colour available for the 2017 Honda CBR500R and CB500F – Lemon Ice Yellow

The 2017 Honda CBR500R is priced at RM31,681.28 (standard) and RM35,179.28 (ABS).

The 2017 Honda CB500F comes at RM31,363.28 (standard) and RM34,861.28 (ABS).

Boon Siew Honda Sdn Bhd (BSH) has just released the latest updated 2017 Honda CBR500R and Honda CB500F with a brand new exterior colour; Lemon Ice Yellow. Many Honda fans out there can agree that the latest CBR500R and CB500F are the perfect options for those looking into starting their riding passion into bigger capacity bikes. (more…)

Did you know that these brands are Malaysian?

Ever wondered about some great motorcycle products made here in good ol’ Malaysia? Here are some good examples to give your motorcycles that extra oomph!

With so many motorcycles available in our Malaysian market, it is not a surprise to see some people taking the opportunity out of the demand and passion to deliver some awesome products to further enhance your riding experience.

Some local folks not only took this as a prospect to provide exceptional motorcycle parts and products to the local market but managed to break into the international scene to make some of them best sellers in their own respective categories. We know that there are a lot more but here are some prime examples of locally-made products from good ol’ Malaysia. (more…)

MotoGP: Vinales snatches 500th Grand Prix Win for Yamaha in France; Marquez and Rossi DNF

Maverick Vinales (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP) ran a brilliant race yesterday during the HJC Helmets Grand Prix de France in Le Mans which makes it three out five wins this season.

Valentino Rossi (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP) and Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda) crashed out of yesterday’s race dropping them down the world standings.

Vinales now leads the 2017 MotoGP championship with 85 points, Dani Pedrosa second with 68 points and Rossi in third with 62 points.

After a difficult weekend for most of the high-profile riders from top factory teams all weekend, Maverick Vinales from the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP squad came out on top with yet another win at the HJC Helmets Grand Prix de France in Le Mans. This third win of the season puts him in ahead in the world championship with 85 points. (more…)

MotoGP: Vinales heads an All Yamaha Front Row Start in Today’s French GP

Yesterday’s MotoGP qualifying session saw an all Yamaha front row assault where Maverick Vinales and Valentino Rossi (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP) will start at the front of today’s race.

They will start today’s race together with French local boy, Johann Zarco (Monster Yamaha Tech 3) who ran a sensational Q1 and Q2 in front of his home fans.

Other surprises in today’s race includes the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing duo, Pol Espargaro and Bradley Smith who qualified in a respectable P8 and P10.

Maverick Vinales (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP) will start tomorrow’s MotoGP race for the HJC Helmets Grand Prix de France when he qualified on top of the time sheets during qualifying yesterday. After a troubled free practice sessions which haunted most of the high profile riders and factory teams, Vinales managed to set a blistering pace to sit comfortably at the front for tomorrow’s race. (more…)

Bikers Gallery Sdn Bhd (Alor Setar) launches First Kawasaki Ninja Shop in Northern Malaysia

The first ever Kawasaki Ninja Shop in Northern Malaysia was launched earlier today by Bikers Gallery Sdn Bhd.

Located in Alor Setar, Kedah, the Kawasaki Ninja Shop is also one of the largest in Malaysia covering over 33,000 square feet of space for the bike display area and Kawasaki Exclusive Service Center (KESC).

The Kawasaki Ninja Shop is a concept store dedicated to the Kawasaki brand which covers motorcycles, riding gears, merchandise and many more to suit all types of riders in the country.

Bikers Gallery Sdn. Bhd. located at Jalan Raja, Alor Setar, Kedah has become successfully launched the first ever Kawasaki Ninja Shop in Northern Malaysia. The Ninja Shop was officiated by Yang Amat Berhormat Datuk Seri Diraja Ahmad Bashah Md. Hanipah together with En. Ahmad Faez Tan Sri Yahaya (Executive Chairman of Kawasaki Motors (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.), Mr. Hee Sze May (Director & Owner of Bikers Gallery Sdn. Bhd.), Mr. Wee Hong (Chairman of Malaysia Motorcycle and Scooters Dealers Association) and Yang Berbahagia Dato’ Jeffrey Lim (General Manager & Director of Kawasaki Motors (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.). (more…)

Modenas officially launches 2017 Modenas Pulsar RS200, NS200 and V15 – From RM5,989

Modenas has officially pulled the covers off their latest additions to the 2017 line up, the 2017 Modenas Pulsar RS200, Modenas Pulsar NS200 and the Modenas V15.

As predicted, the Pulsar RS200 and NS200 share the same 200cc single-cylinder, SOHC, 4-valve, three-spark system engine that produces 24.5hp and 18.6Nm of torque.

The Modenas V15 comes with a new 150cc DTS-i power plant that produces 11.8hp and 13Nm of torque.

Modenas has finally revealed the highly-anticipated new bikes in the Malaysian market; the 2017 Modenas Pulsar RS200 sports bike, the naked Pulsar NS200 and the retro V15. The launch was held earlier today at the Setia City Convention Centre located in Setia Alam. (more…)