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Motorcycles to Get More Expensive in Singapore

Introduction of three-tiered system for the Additional Registration Fee (ARF)
New motorcycles will be required to pay higher taxes

Heng Swee Keat, Finance Minister of Singapore

According to Singapore Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat, the Additional Registration Fee (ARF) will see two added tiers for more expensive motorcycles. Swee Keat mentioned these new tiers just moments ago during his Budget 2017 speech at the Parliament. In reference to an article written by the Straits Times, all motorcycles purchased in Singapore are currently charged with only 15% tax (ARF) of their price or Open Market Value (OMV). (more…)

2017 The new Mercedes-AMG E 63 4MATIC+ Estate and E 63 S 4MATIC+ Estate

Mercedes-Benz has added two new additions to their E-class lineup, the AMG E63 4MATIC+ Estate and the E63 S 4MATIC+ Estate. The new E63s offer Mercedes’ exquisite driving performance combined with the sophistication and style of the E-class. (more…)

A Flying BMW R1200GS Adventure LEGO set?

Futuristic LEGO Technic design concept called the “Hover Ride”
Collaboration between BMW Motorrad and LEGO

This is not your ordinary Lego blocks that you used to play with back in the day. This is also not the kind that you pretend to help your children with but secretly enjoying building your own LEGO creations. This is a collaboration between BMW Motorrad and LEGO who came up with this 603-piece Lego Technic BMW R1200GS Adventure Model 2-in-1 kit. You want to build an R1200GS replica? You can but wouldn’t it be better if it’s a futuristic flying motorcycle instead? Presenting the “Hover Ride Design Concept”. (more…)

Custom 2003 Ducati Monster 1000 by XTR Pepo

Endurance race-inspired made by XTR Pepo
Based in Madrid, Spain

Looks like we’ve been bitten by the custom bike bug and it is hitting us HARD. Our thirst for beautiful custom bikes led us to this beauty all the way from Spain. This stunning monstrosity was brought to life by Ducati expert and custom bike builder, Pepo Rosell from XTR Pepo. The custom shop is based in the capital of Spain.

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MotoGP: Triumph Confirmed as Engine Supplier for Moto2 in 2019

Triumph has signed agreement with Dorna
Honda’ 600cc four-cylinder will be replaced with Triumph’s 765cc three-cylinder
Similar engine that’s in the 2017 Triumph Street Triple

That’s it, folks. It has been confirmed that Triumph will supply its 765cc three-cylinder engine for the Moto2 category in MotoGP. The rumour has been flying around for a while now but the British manufacturer has finally inked the deal with Dorna in replacement for Honda in the middleweight class. (more…)

Custom 2001 Ducati MH900E “Evoluzione”

Designed by Ducati’s Pierre Terblanche in tribute of Mike Hailwood’s 1978 Isle of Man TT race win
Only 2,000 units were ever put into production

It’s not everyday we get see something so beautiful that it can knock us off our feet. In our present modern era, we are showered with technological marvels and innovations but the façade has always been, for a lack of a better word – dull. When we came across this customised 2001 Ducati MH900E, we knew we have stumbled upon a rarity in the motorcycle scene, an angel of two wheels. This is how some motorcycle enthusiasts would describe as a bike built with burning passion and desire. Smokin’. (more…)