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BHP Karak – Is this the Most Popular Petrol Station in Selangor?

Almost every rider or biker in Malaysia especially hailing from Kuala Lumpur and Selangor will know about this particular BHP Karak located right after the Gombak Toll Plaza.

Why is this petrol station one of the most frequently visited landmarks for most bikers, riders and drivers out for the weekend ride or drive?

To most folks, it’s the perfect meet up point before heading out with the rest of the convoy. In this article, we’re going to look at some of the reasons why this BHP station is so popular.

Almost everyone who is involved in the motorcycling scene in Malaysia will know about this particular place. The usual message sent out or received by all riders, bikers and drivers alike are either “Bro, meet us at BHP Karak” or “I’m heading to BHP Gombak Toll now”.

Yes, out of the thousands of petrol stations scattered across the nation, none is more popular than the BHP Petrol Station located just after the Gombak Toll Plaza. If you’re fortunate enough to be there early Sunday morning, you’ll witness hundreds of bikes and cars gathering at this petrol station right beside the main road. (more…)

New Colours Available for the 2017 Honda MSX 125 – RM11,128

The 2017 Honda MSX 125 is now available in four new exciting colours; Candy Caribbean Blue Sea, Candy Ultimate Pink, Pearl Valentine Red, Lemon Ice Yellow.

The mini bike is powered by a 125cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel injected engine that produces 9.7hp @ 7,000rpm and 11Nm of torque @ 5,250rpm.

Interested in getting one? The asking price for each of these babies is RM11,128.94 (basic price with GST).

Boon Siew Honda (BSH) has announced that their pint-sized mini bike will now be available in four new attractive colours. Ever since the Honda MSX 125 was introduced into the Malaysian market at the end of last year, the mini bike or pit bike has been gathering quite a fan base in the country. (more…)

Moto Guzzi set to return to Malaysia very soon!

Moto Guzzi, the fabled Italian motorcycle brand has previously enjoyed some success in Malaysia. Beautiful retro modern machines and Italian flair appealed to a large audience, but things were not meant to be.

Constant change of management and politicking has left owners of the motorcycles in a limbo with no official workshop and after sales service to support the bikes. It has been about two years now since the brand enjoyed official presence in Malaysia, but there is word on the street that things are about to change. Very soon.

According to our sources, Moto Guzzi is set to make a comeback into the Malaysian market, and this time the brand will be supported by a company that are hailed as ‘specialists in the retail business’.

Apparently only two models will be offered in Malaysia for now – the retro looking V7 and the V9, but that will eventually change to offer a more thorough line-up. Our source says that the focus of the company will be to reach out to current owners of Moto Guzzi motorcycles and to provide them with an official workshop, trained mechanics and the whole works.

We also know that the brand will have an official presence in a swanky dedicated showroom located right in the heart of Petaling Jaya with the workshop located just next to it.

The people behind the return of the brand are fully committed to the brand and have no other main-stream motorcycle brand in the current portfolio, which means the company will dedicate 100% of its efforts into rebuilding the brand locally.

The Moto Guzzi V7 II offers four different variants – the V7 II Stone (above left), the V7 II Special (above second from left), the V7 II Racer (above left), and the V7 II Stornello (above second from right), but it is unclear which of these will make it here. All four variants are powered by a 744cc engine with power figures ranging from 46.9hp to 48hp, with a few different technical differences.

Then there is also the Moto Guzzi V7 III which also offers four variants – the V7 III Stone (second from left), the V7 III Special (right), the V7 III Racer (second from right), and the V7 III Anniversario (left). All variants are also powered by the same 744cc engine but produce more power – 52hp and 60Nm of torque. It is unclear which of these variants will be offered for the Malaysian market.

The Moto Guzzi V9 on the other hand offers two variants – the bobber (right) and the roamer (left). Both variants are powered by a 850cc twin-cylinder engine that produces 55hp and 64Nm of torque. Power is transferred via a shaft drive, and with a weight of just 199kg, the V9 is one of the lightest in its class.

There is no news on pricing or anything of that sort, but the brand is expected to make an official announcement sometime in July.

Custom Kawasaki H2 meets the 80s?

The master builders over at the Wrenchmonkees based in Copenhagen built this custom Kawasaki H2 inspired by retro endurance racers.

The bike and project was commissioned by Dutch riding gear manufacturer, REV’IT!

REV’IT!’s urban riding gear range that offers both style and high-tech technology was envisioned on the custom H2 built with superior taste and styling.

The Wrenchmonkees together with REV’IT! has come up with this custom Kawasaki H2 with a lot of inspirations dated back to the 80s and 90s era where motorcycles were iconic and timeless in their own right. What usually involves an old bike being turned into something modern went the other way around with the world’s fastest supercharged motorcycle known to man taken for a proper journey back in time. (more…)

MotoWorld initiates donation drive for Norizman Ismail

MotoWorld Malaysia will be running a generous initiative for the holy month of Ramadan for the fallen Malaysian Cub Prix rider, Norizman Ismail.

A portion of their total sales earnings from now until Hari Raya will be donated to Norizman’s family for the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

MotoWorld Malaysia will also set up a donation box in their store located in Petaling Jaya for those who wish to donate directly to Norizman’s family.

The great folks over at MotoWorld Malaysia are running a charity initiative for the late Malaysian Cub Prix rider, Norizman Ismail. The well-known veteran rider who had a very successful race career in the Petronas AAM Malaysian Cub Prix races for many years sadly passed away earlier this month in Kemaman, Terengganu. (more…)

Shell Advance tours major Ramadan bazaars

 
Video tour of the Shell Advance booth in Kampung Baru.

In conjunction with the holy month of Ramadan, Shell Advance will be having a special presence at major Ramadan bazaars around Klang Valley.

Starting at the famous bazaar in Kampung Baru, the Shell Advance booth will offer special promotions and free giveaways.

Customers who purchase any of the Shell Advance lubricants will stand a chance to win the Grand Prize – one year’s supply of engine oil, which sums up to about a carton of lubricant bottles (12 bottles).

Also, all customers will be given an opportunity to ‘spin the wheel’ where everyone is a winner. Prizes from the wheel include dates, a box of Ribena, lanyards, drawstring bags, and the most sought after item, a Shell Advance backpack.

In the spirit of Ramadan, Shell Advance will also be giving out free ‘dodol’ to all passers by, and also cooled face towels.

The booth began operations in Kampung Baru on the 27th of May and immediately was a hit among visitors to the bazaar. On the first day itself, customers won a total of three backpacks and a number of drawstring bags, dates as well as lanyards, while a few hundred dodol packages were handed out to passers by.

The Shell booth will continue to be at Kampung Baru until the 4th of June after which it will continue on to Taman Tun Dr Ismail where it will be until 11th of June. The booth will then move to Kelana Jaya where it will be from 12 of June until 18 of June. The final stop will be Kota Damansara where it will be from 19 June until the 23rd of June.

The following summarises the bazaar Ramadan dates:

Kampung Baru: 27 Mei – 4 June
TTDI: 5 June – 11 June
Kelana Jaya: 12 June – 18 June
Kota Damansara: 19 June – 23 June