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Kasma Daniel Will Race in Cub Prix AND FIM CEV Repsol for 2017

He will participate in the national Petronas AAM Malaysia Cub Prix in the 150cc category
In between the Cub Prix rounds, he will head to Spain to take part in the FIM CEV Repsol Moto3 Junior World Championship on board a 250cc Moto3 bike.

2017 will be an extra busy year for one Kasma Daniel Kasmayuddin who will be competing in the national Petronas AAM Malaysia Cub Prix championship AND the FIM CEV Repsol Moto3 Junior World Championship in Spain. The 17 year old hometown hero will be defending his championship title in the brand new premier category in the Cub Prix championship this year known as the CP150 or SuperCub 150. (more…)

Hoversurf: The World’s First Rideable ‘Hoverbike’?

The Scorpion (S-3) Platform Hoverbike
Made by Hoversurf Inc. from Russia
Combination of motorcycle and a quadcopter drone

Is this the future of riding? Is this what we have been dreaming about since the 70s of people flying around as the main mode of transport? Introducing the Scorpion Hoverbike from Hoversurf Inc. all the way from mother Russia. It works by ‘surfing’ the air with changing the altitude and direction thanks to the four mini helicopter blades (that are a bit too close to the rider’s limbs, if you ask us). (more…)

The updated 2017 Honda Wave Alpha MMC

Improved for better fuel efficiency
Fresh look with a new colour – Pearl Nightfall Blue
Environmental friendly kapchai that’s EEV and Euro3 certified

Boon Siew Honda recently announced that there’s a new and improved version of their Wave Alpha kapchai and it’s called the Honda Wave Alpha MMC (Minor Model Change). With a few changes to one of Honda’s best selling cubs, it is now more stylish with improved fuel efficiency and of course better for the environment. (more…)

Most Interesting Biker – Anita Yusof, GIVI Ambassador

Recently recognised by the Asia Book of Records as the first woman to ride around the world by herself, Anita Yusof has many interesting stories to share. Having met her in person, she does not seem the rough and tough type that could accomplish riding solo around the world. She is humble, gentle and polite, but calm waters run deep here as she is an extremely adventurous person. Having travelled the world by herself before, the backpacker and biker is also a lecturer at the Physical Education Department at a college in Perak.

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Wilayah International Motorfest 2017 Rocks Dataran Merdeka

Bike Festival organised by DBKL and Ministry of Federal Territories
February 24^th – 26^th @ Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur

Last weekend from 24 February o 26 February 2017 was the Wilayah International Motorfest 2017 (WIM 2017) that took place at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur. Thousands of bikers and bike enthusiasts from all walks of life gathered at the bikers’ festival to celebrate everything two wheels. (more…)

WorldSBK 2017: Rea takes DOUBLE WIN in Phillip Island

Jonathan Rea dominated Race 2 with new race format
Ducati duo Chaz Davies and Marco Melandri completed podium spots

With a win in Race 1, Rea looked to have a challenge laid out for him with the new race format. The new ruling meant that Rea had to start the second race from the back of the third row in P9 but that did not stop him from being victorious. The top spot was fought viciously between four riders; Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team), Chaz Davies and Marco Melandri (Aruba.it Racing) together with Alex Lowes (Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team). The win also marked Rea’s 40^th career victory in WorldSBK. (more…)