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2017 Yamaha NVX launched! RM10,500 (basic price with GST)

Hong Leong Yamaha Motors (HLYM) Malaysia has finally launched the 2017 Yamaha NVX into the Malaysian market.

The Yamaha NVX comes with a number of futuristic specs like a full LED meter panel, start and stop system, Smart Key functionality and a charging socket for mobile devices.

The all-new NVX with EEV (Energy Efficient Vehicle) status is priced at RM10,500 (basic price with GST) and will be available in three different colours; Blue, Red and Black.

Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) Malaysia has finally launched the highly anticipated 2017 Yamaha NVX into the Malaysian market. The all-new state of the art scooter is the latest addition to the Yamaha premium scooter range with a sporty yet classy look. (more…)

Ducati V4 superbike WILL NOT RACE until 2019

It has been confirmed that the Ducati V4 superbike will not be going into races until the start of the 2019 season.

Ducati has plans to introduce the bike to the public first for 2018 before further plans and participation in the WorldSBK.

Although there’s no news or information regarding the bike’s specification, the V4-powered production Ducati bike will be introduced at the end of the year during the EICMA show in Milan, Italy.

Ducati has confirmed that their future plans to release their brand new V4-powered superbikes will probably go as planned but they won’t be racing them anytime soon, at least not until 2019. (more…)

Mike Akatiff & TOP 1 ACK ATTACK – The man behind the world’s fastest motorcycle

Mike Akatiff together with the support from TOP 1 Oil broke the land speed record for the fastest motorcycle in the world back in 2010 with the TOP 1 ACK ATTACK streamliner.

The twin Suzuki Hayabusa powered machine managed to hit over 376mp/h (605km/h) but this year, the team is planning to break the record again by attempting to go over the 400mp/h mark (643km/h).

Mike Akatiff’s team together with TOP 1 Oil will head over to the Salar de Uyuni salt flats near the Andes Mountains from 3 August to 8 August 2017 to achieve what was once impossible.

It was back in 2010 when the world witnessed a motorcycle set the land speed record for the fastest motorcycle on the entire planet. The highly modified twin-engine streamliner dubbed the “TOP 1 ACK ATTACK” shocked the entire world when it hit 605.697km/h. The legendary machine’s record still stood the test of times almost a decade. (more…)

New updates for 2018 BMW Motorrad models – new colours & ‘emergency call’ button

All 2018 BMW Motorrad motorcycles will get some interesting upgrades which includes new colours across all BMW models.

The upgrades are not only in terms of looks like new colours but also optional parts and unique features for individual BMW motorrad bikes.

The biggest highlight other than new colours is the ’emergency call’ button which automatically sends out signal for help in case of any serious crash or accidents.

Calling all BMW Motorrad fans and enthusiasts, the German boys has just announced that their 2018 models will be receiving some interesting new updates which include brand-spanking new colours, options and a few more minor updates to keep things fresh. (more…)

BERNAMA organises 50th golden jubilee anniversary Jelajah 1 Jiwa nationwide tour

The Malaysian National News Agency (BERNAMA) has organised a nationwide tour program dubbed the Jelajah 1 Jiwa in conjunction with the agency’s 50^th golden jubilee anniversary.

The eight day convoy consisting of around 15 bikers include BERNAMA staff, Benelli Matters Community Club members and a few SYM motorcycle owners will be going across Peninsular Malaysia for the first series.

A total of five new Benelli motorcycles were donated by MForce Holdings Sdn Bhd to show their support which include a second series of the tour where they’ll cover Sabah and Sarawak as well.

The Malaysian National News Agency (BERNAMA) has organised a very special nationwide tour program dubbed the “Jelajah 1 Jiwa” in conjunction with its 50^th golden jubilee anniversary. The tour consists of around 15 bikers from the Benelli Matters Community Club, BERNAMA staff members and a few Sym scooter owners will be going across Peninsular Malaysia for eight days in their first tour series starting from 8 July 2017 to 15 July 2017. (more…)

Suter – The return of two-stroke awesomeness, now available for purchase!

Suter motorcycles are now available for purchase in North America thanks to their newly-formed partnership with Arch Motorcycles.

A variety of Suter race bikes can be bought by the public including the Suter MMX 500 MotoGP, MMX1 MotoGP, MMX2 Moto2 and MMX3 Moto3 race machines.

Arch Motorcycles will also benefit greatly from this technical partnership as Suter will assist in further bike developments and distribution of their models in the European market.

There’s no denying the fact that one of the most technologically advanced two-stroke motorcycles in the world to date is the Suter MMX 500. If you’re major two-stroke fan boys (or girls), the MMX 500 is the perfect bike to be put up as one the greatest room posters ever. But what if you want to own one of your very own? Well, now you can! (more…)

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