Image by ZEMScienceI write this just as I am drying off after being caught in the typical Malaysian thunderstorm. Soaked, I am still grateful for the rain as it offers a much deserved respite from the haze. There are no hard facts to support this, but it is probably okay to say every motorcyclist has had to ride in the rain at least once before. There is no getting away from it. (more…)
Zainal Baharudin and his wife Celeste have already travelled half-way across the planet on their bike, and they are not showing any signs of slowing down. (more…)
Suzuki could preview next generation GSX-R model with newly-teased Suzuki GSX concept bound for this year’s Tokyo Motor Show.
Can-Am has announced that it will be adding two new models to its product range, called the Can-Am Spyder F3-T and Spyder F3 Limited. According to the company, both new models will feature built-in panniers and a four-speaker audio system as standard feature, as well as Can-Am’s UFit system, which enables riders to modify the position of the footpegs and handlebars for the ideal fit. 
Besides the features mentioned above, it is said that the F3 Limited will come with additional goodies such as heated grips, rider foot-boards, chrome wheels and trim and a suede comfort pillion seat. Powered by the same 1330cc three-cylinder Rotax engine used in the Spyder models we have at the moment, the models will be kicking out a maximum output of 115bhp and 130Nm of peak torque.
If you thought that BMW’s S1000XR is as wild as an adventure-tourer can get, let us assure you that something crazier is on its way. Meet the KTM 1290 Super Duke GT, a tourer that is based on the manic 180hp 1290 Super Duke R. Expected to be unveiled officially at the upcoming EICMA International Motorcycle Exhibition in Milan in, Italy in October, the bike is still wearing the camouflage present in the earlier sightings. 
From what we can see, it features an orange frame, a black sub-frame, a black exhaust heat shield, and comes with a lower and longer rear subframe than the R. As much as the engine is concerned, we can expect the GT to share the same 1301cc LC8 twin that’s in the Super Duke R, only with different engine mapping to make it more suitable for long distance riding, as well as to help it meet Euro 4 regulations. Other gizmos that are most likely to be offered on the bike include heated grips, semi active suspension with four modes, cruise control and self-cancelling indicators. We believe it’ll have a quick-shifter as standard and Sport, Street and Rain riding modes. 
Sources have also reported that it’s highly likely to have KTM and Bosch’s MSC (Motorcycle Stability Control) cornering ABS system, which will feature four settings – Street, Sport, Rain and Supermoto. It’s also said to have a hill start feature called Hill Hold Control (HHC) and a system called Motor Slip Regulation (MSR) which improves engine braking when climbing. Now, how is that for an adventure-tourer? Excited yet?
Yamaha YZF-R1S: Long-rumoured third variant of the all-new Yamaha R1 revealed in the US and positioned as budget edition. (UPDATE: Made for US market only).
