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New 2018 Polaris Slingshot range announced! From $19,999 (RM85,595)

The 2018 Polaris Slingshot range has been updated with a bunch of new upgrades which include the 2018 Polaris Slingshot SLR ‘Special Edition’ model.

All of the new Polaris Slingshot models are powered by the 2,384cc DOHC, VVT, four-cylinder engine that produces 173hp and 225Nm of torque.

There are four models available for 2018 starting from $19,999 (around RM85,595) which are the S, SL, SLR and the SLR SE.

The 2018 Polaris Slingshot range has just been announced with a host of new upgrades which includes a very limited edition 2018 Polaris Slingshot SLR. The all-new 2018 Slingshot range now starts with the 2018 Polaris Slingshot S followed by the Slingshot SL, Slingshot SLR and the Slingshot SLR Limited Edition. (more…)

2017 Suzuki Burgman 400 ABS scooter launched – from RM45,000

Suzuki Assemblers Malaysia (SAM) has officially introduced the 2017 Suzuki Burgman 400 ABS scooter during last weekend’s test ride session at the Sepang International Kart Circuit.

The ultimate premium maxi scooter option from Suzuki is powered by a 399cc DOHC, fuel-injected, Euro4-compliant engine that churns out 31hp.

SAM has priced their latest Suzuki Burgman 400 at RM45,000 (basic price excluding GST).

Suzuki Assemblers Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. has launched the the new BURGMAN 400 ABS maxi scooter, over the weekend at their inaugural New Bikes Test Ride event, held at the Sepang International Go-Kart Circuit. (more…)

MotoGP: Rossi’s Yamaha love letter up for sale!

Valentino Rossi’s Yamaha love letter is now going up for auction in an Australian online website to donate for an initiative called the “A Cure for Freyja”.

The online auction starts tomorrow on 2 August 2017 and the public has the golden opportunity to own some very rare MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 memorabilia being sold off for a good cause.

Other items such as Jonas Folger’s HJC helmet, a pair of Ohlins Racing Moto2 front fork and other great items will be auctioning off soon at www.shannons.com.au.

Valentino Rossi and his 2010 Yamaha M1 (Image source: MCN)

Remember the time when Valentino Rossi left Yamaha at the end of 2010? The nine-time MotoGP world champion got the offer to form the ultimate Italian dream team with Ducati. It was a very emotional time for the Italian and as it turns out, he’s a hopeless romantic as well especially when it comes to his beloved Yamaha M1 race machine. (more…)

2017 Suzuka 8 Hours – Malaysian rider Azlan Shah & Kawasaki Team Green finished SECOND!

Our very own Malaysian rider Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman made it to a podium finish in second together with Kawasaki Team Green in the 2017 Suzuka 8 Hours FIM Word Endurance Championship race in Suzuka yesterday.

Together with BSB rider Leon Haslam and Japanese Kazuma Watanabe, Team Green scored the second podium position just behind the Yamaha Factory Racing Team which took home their third consecutive win.

Team F.C.C TSR Honda finished in third with their Honda CBR1000RR SP2 race machine piloted by Randy de Puniet, Dominique Aegerter and Josh Hook.

Besides the annual Art of Speed Malaysia 2017 gathering, the 40^th Coca Cola Suzuka 8 Hours FIM World Endurance Championship took place in Suzuka, Japan this past weekend. This weekend also marked a historic moment where three Malaysian riders competed in the iconic eight hours race but what’s even more amazing was the fact that one of our very own made it onto the podium! (more…)

Top reasons why the Art of Speed Malaysia 2017 was AWESOME

The Art of Speed Malaysia 2017 saw a huge crowd turnout to show their support, love and dedication to Malaysia’s home-grown ‘Ol-Skool’ and ‘Kustom Kulture’ scene.

This year’s event that happened the past weekend was bigger than ever with much participation from big manufacturers to small garages to showcase their amazing machines from brand new motorcycles to the super rare transportations.

A lot of special invited guests made their way to AOS 2017 from countries like Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, US, Japan and many more.

The custom scene for anything with wheels like motorcycles, cars, bicycles or even skateboards has been growing rapidly. Once a small scale section in this ever-growing motoring industry, one particular gathering has gained massive following and attention not just from Malaysians but other countries as well. We are of course talking about the annual Art of Speed Malaysia ‘Ol-Skool’ and ‘Kustom Kulture’ festival. (more…)

Suzuki new model test ride @ Sepang International Kart Circuit

Suzuki Assemblers Malaysia (SAM) recently organised a very special Suzuki new model test ride over the weekend at the Sepang International Kart Circuit.

They’ve brought together all of their latest 2017 models for the public to have a go in conjunction with the Idemitsu Asia Talent Cup and Malaysia Superbike Championship which happened on the same weekend.

Folks were able to test of Suzuki models such as GSX-R1000R L7, GSX-S750 naked sportbike, GSX-S1000, SV650, V-Strom 650 and the Burgman 400 scooter.

As manufacturers are increasingly organising test ride events of their latest models for the public, Suzuki Assemblers Malaysia (SAM) has also joined the fray, by organising their own test rides at the Sepang International Kart Circuit. (more…)

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