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More Patents filed for the Yamaha MWT-9

New patents have surfaced showing the latest rendition of the amazing three-wheeled motorcycle from Yamaha dubbed the Yamaha MWT-9.

The concept three-wheeler was introduced back in 2015 during the Tokyo Motor Show and the latest patent shows a naked version compared to the original half fairing design.

Yamaha has been developing the MWT-9 with plans that one day, it’ll go into production.

Ever since news broke out that Yamaha came up with the Yamaha MWT-9 Concept back in 2015 during the annual Tokyo Motor Show, they have been getting mixed feelings about the possibility of the three-wheeled Yamaha being put into production. To us, it is still however an intriguing idea and based on the video seen below, the Yamaha MWT-9 definitely gets the two thumbs from us here at Bikes Republic. (more…)

Furion Motorcycles designs a Torque Monster Hybrid Motorcycle Concept

A French-based design house called Furion Motorcycles has design a hybrid motorcycle concept.

The hybrid motorcycle is powered by a 645cc rotary engine paired with a 40kW electric motor.

Together, the engines are said to produce a massive 180hp and 205Nm of neck snapping torque.

French motorcycle design firm called Furion has come up with a pretty awesome concept of what is potentially a hybrid motorcycle. Pulling off the idea that the hybrid technology from cars can be applied to two wheelers as well gave birth to this futuristic sportsbike which kind of reminds us of the Kawasaki Z750. (more…)

Honda Monkey 125 Concept unveiled at the 2017 Vietnam Motor Show

The Honda Monkey 125 Concept has shown itself last week at the 2017 Vietnam Motor Show in Ho Chi Minh City.

According to the photos, the Monkey 125 shares its DNA with the current Honda MSX 125 or Honda Grom.

The Monkey 125 looks very similar to the patents filed by Honda in September of last year.

It was sometime around September of last year when the giant motorcycle manufacturer filed a patent for a brand new Honda Monkey 125. The Honda Monkey 125 concept bike has emerged itself in real life at the recent Vietnam Motorcycle Show that took place just last week in Ho Chi Minh City. The Honda Monkey 125 is said to be heavily based on the [button color=”” size=”” type=”3d” target=”blank” link=”https://www.bikesrepublic.com/bikes/honda-msx125/”]Honda MSX 125[/button] or Honda Grom. (more…)

Sky Team Motorcycles Introduces 2017 Sky Team Ace 125 Cafe Racer – RM7,366.78

The 2017 Sky Team Ace 125 Cafe Racer was launched earlier today at the ELITE Speedway PLUS Circuit.

The cafe racer is equipped with a single-cylinder, 125cc, 4-stroke engine churns out 11hp @ 8,500rpm and 8.5Nm of torque at 7,500rpm.

The ready-to-ride café racer from Sky Team is available at RM7,366.78 (on-the-road price).

The all-new 2017 Sky Team Ace 125 Cafe Racer is now available in Malaysia. Those looking for and easy and affordable option for a retro-looking café racer motorcycle might want to pay attention more. The Sky Team brand is based in Hong Kong ever since 1999 and has developed over 45 models. (more…)

Royal Enfield to Buy Ducati?

India’s Royal Enfield was rumoured to have been approached as one of the companies to possibly take over Ducati.

Ever since the major Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal in 2015, the company has hired Evercore to search for potential buyers of the big red giant motorcycle manufacturer.

The selling price could go upwards of €1.5 billion (around RM 7.1 billion).

One of the biggest brands in the history of motorcycling has sparked the interest of one Indian company, Royal Enfield. Ever since news broke out that the Volkswagen Group is planning to let go of the giant Italian bike brand, it is rumoured that Royal Enfield was one of the entities approached for the next company in line to take over the giant red Italian brand. (more…)

Modenas releases Two More Teasers of their Upcoming Sports Bikes

Modenas has released two more photo teasers on their official Facebook page of their upcoming sports bikes which are planned to launch on 19 May 2017.

The two teasers looked like the Bajaj Pulsar RS200 and the naked variant NS200 with taglines “Power to Race” and “Power to Play”.

Modenas has released yet another set of teasers on their [button color=”” size=”” type=”3d” target=”blank” link=”https://www.facebook.com/modenas.malaysia/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED&fref=nf”]Facebook page[/button] of their new upcoming sports bikes which are planned to be launched on 19 May 2017. The enticing photos of what look to be like the Bajaj Pulsar RS200 and Bajaj NS200 are getting closer and closer to reality. (more…)

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