A lot of folks have been asking regarding how much MotoGP riders earn especially in 2018.
According to a rough estimated guide released by www.tsmsportz.com, the figures are between RM1 million up to RM44 million per season.
The top 6 riders are unsurprisingly the factory riders from Movistar Yamaha, Ducati Team, and Repsol Honda.
We all know that MotoGP riders are living their lives filled with speed and excitement. With the advancements of modern medicine and optimised lifestyles, they’re considered as some of the world’s top athletes and the money they’re making isn’t half bad either. (more…)
Boon Siew Honda (BSH) has just launched Malaysia’s first Honda BigWing Centre in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur.
The all-new Honda big bike centre focuses on some of the best Honda models above 250cc.
The 2018 Honda X-ADV and Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin were previewed during the grand opening.
Boon Siew Honda (BSH) has just launched the country’s first ever Honda BigWing centre here in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. The all-new exclusive Honda big bike centre made its debut here in Kuala Lumpur thanks to BSH and Ee Tiong Motorsports Sdn Bhd. (more…)
The Rimba Raid Adventure Weekend is the latest event for the ASEAN dual-purpose motorcycle community.
It will be held this year from 10th to 11th February 2018 at Kampung Chemperoh in Janda Baik, Pahang.
There are already more than 100 confirmed participants.
From Rimba Raid Official Press Release
The Rimba Raid Adventure Weekend is the newest event for the ASEAN dual purpose motorcycle community and is expected to be one of the most exciting motorcycle events for both riders and spectators this close to Kuala Lumpur.
The team behind Rimba Raid – Mat Daling are pleased to announce their newest venture into the world of competitive off-road adventure motorcycling: the Rimba Raid Adventure Weekend – Janda Baik. Positioned just 45 minutes from the heart of Kuala Lumpur and a stone’s throw from the cooling elevation of Genting Highlands, Janda Baik is the ideal location to play host to over 100 registered participants from as far away as Singapore and Sarawak.
With a focus on enjoyable participation over aggressive competition, the Rimba Raid Adventure Weekend promises to cater for riders of all skill levels and ambition. Day 1 will test the riders bike handling skills on a series of shorter challenges designed to simulate real world scenarios encountered on the trail, including river crossings, conquering natural obstacles and evading potentially dangerous situations. All of these obstacles will be easily accessible for viewing by the general public.
Day 2 will be more of a private affair for the riders as they tackle the elements and terrain along an 11km off-road course designed to test both man and machine. Although access will be limited to spectators for safety reasons, competitors will be toughing it out through mud bogs, up rutted hills and across fast flowing rivers. Official event photographs will be made available after the event.
Picture from touringcouplerider.blogspot.com
Non-competitive riders have been given the chance to participate with over 90 camp sites currently being filled by the competitors and fans of the sport. Rimba Raid Managing Director, Dato’ Capt. Nik Huzlan said of the event, “What we want to achieve through the Rimba Raid event is exposure to all bikers of this style of riding and it’s great to see the skill level of off-road riding in Malaysia coming along in leaps and bounds as a result.” He added that ,“While the competition side of the event is great fun, it’s the participation of newcomers that really makes the event worthwhile.”
About Rimba Raid
Rimba Raid started off as a group of friends organizing off-road rides into out-of-the-way places in 2014. The Janda Baik Adventure weekend joins their annual Mat Daling ride/camp event as a way of promoting sustainable usage of Malaysia’s rainforest treasures and to develop a supportive community of like-minded dual sport enthusiasts in the region.
For more information about the Rimba Raid Adventure Weekend – Janda Baik, please visit the Rimba Raid Facebook page or contact Dato’ Capt. Nik Huzlan at 019 231 0005. See Addendum 1 for the event schedule.
Sky Sports broke the news of Hafizh Syahrin stepping up to MotoGP.
He will replace Jonas Folger in the Monster Yamaha Tech3.
Sepang Racing Team signs on Zulfahmi Kharuddin in place of Hafizh for Moto2.
In what seems like the convulated plot of twist of a Hollywood movie ã la Memento, Hafizh “Pescao” Syahrin goes into MotoGP for 2018.
Plot Twist #1
In an earlier news we reported that SIC Racing Team will run a Moto2 team with Hafizh Syahrin as the contracted rider, after the affable rider was unceremoniously dropped first by Petronas Raceline and then Petronas Sprinta.
That had almost ruled Hafizh out of the 2018 Moto2 Championship, until SIC’s Chief Executive Officer, YBhg Dato’ Ahmad Razlan Ahmad Razali threw in a lifeline by providing Hafizh a seat on the newly formed SIC Racing Team Moto2 bike.
Plot Twist #2
Monster Yamaha Tech 3 rider, Jonas Folger was diagnosed with a rare genetic disease called Gilbert’s syndrome, and had to be ruled out from this year’s MotoGP championship, which left the team boss, Herve Poncharal scrambling to locate a replacement.
Jonas Folger
Yonny Hernandez who was axed by the now Alma Pramac Ducati for 2018 got the tap and tested out the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 bike during the 2018 Sepang Official MotoGP Test just a few days ago.
Yonny Hernandez. Picture from MotoGP.com
That seemed like somewhat of a contradiction to what Poncharal said about being not keen to offer the seat to already contracted riders, after all, and Hernandez had already inked a deal with Pedercini Kawasaki to compete in the World Superbike Championship.
Consequently, the rumours circulated incessantly in the paddock that Monster Yamaha Tech 3 is still on the lookout for a rider during then entire duration of the Winter Test at SIC, and Hafizh’s name was mentioned.
In fact, Poncharal was sitting just a metre away from us in the Media Centre and had mentioned to his crew about his concerns regarding Hernandez. (He was speaking in French but with Hernandez’s name being mentioned amongst sighs kinda paints the picture.)
But, but, but, Hafizh Syahrin is already signed to SIC Racing Team, right? RIGHT?
Plot Twist #3
So ok, Hafizh Syahrin already has a confirmed seat in Moto2 this year.
Think again! Sky Sports MotoGP broke the news of Hafizh being signed on by Monster Yamaha Tech 3 and the internet went bananas.
SIC then announced a couple of hours ago that another Malaysian GP legend, Zulfahmi Khairuddin will ride for the team. He is already slated to start the Moto2 pre-season testing at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain beginning 6th February.
Zullfahmi had raced in the 125cc GP from 2009 to 2011, and in Moto3 afterwards from 2012 to 2015, before moving to the Supersports World Championships for 2016 and 2017, riding a Kawasaki ZX-6R. His new team feels that he has the experience on 600cc racing machinery.
While SIC Racing Team didn’t exactly shed light about Hafizh Syahrin’s future, YBhg. Dato’ Ahmad Razlan had said before that he hopes Hafizh will eventually make the jump to the premiere class.
There’s no official word from Hafizh, either. Will there be a Plot Twist #4?
A spy shot of what seems to be the 2019 BMW F 850 GS dual-sport bike has been seen testing around.
Although the 2018 model was only recently launched back in November, the new one has a few differences.
Expect the updated model to be introduced later in the year.
Image source: Motorcycle.com
It has been only around three months since BMW Motorrad launched the 2018 BMW F750 GS and BMW F 850 GS siblings during the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan, Italy. Although the bikes literally have not made their way to all markets around the world, it seems that an updated version is already in the works by the ever-progressive German manufacturer. (more…)
It’s another record year for BMW Motorrad’s worldwide sales in 2017.
The increase is attributable to the introduction of new models.
The new line-up includes bikes for almost every segment, including smaller capacity bikes.
Another year, another worldwide sales record for BMW Motorrad; their seventh in a row.
The German marque delivered a total of 145,032 motorcycles in 2016. In 2017, they delivered a whopping 164,153 units, for a 13.2% increase.
On the home front, BMW Motorrad Malaysia had debuted a large number of motorcycles in 2017, including the new S 1000 RR, S 1000 R, R 1200 GS Rallye, K 1600 GT, K 1600 B, R nineT Urban GS and the two models of the lightweight family, the G 310 R and G 310 GS.
BMW motorcycle sales grew by 5% in 2017 in Malaysia.
According to the BMW Motorrad HQ’s press release, the growth was driven by none other than the GS lineup, plus the S-series. The G 310 lineup has not only done well in the intended Asian and South American markets but similarly in Europe where they are especially popular with new riders.
In fact, the biggest portion of the brand’s growth was in Europe, which contributed 15% over 2016. Out of that figure, France grew by 24.3%, Italy by 17.3%, and Spain up by 17.6%. However, the largest growth was still seen in Germany which contributed a 7.1% growth.
What does the future hold for BMW Motorrad? BMW Motorrad Head of Sales and Marketing, Timo Resch said, “We expect to see further growth in sales for our vehicles in 2018, too. We are looking forward to the positive impulses generated by the launch of the completely new F 750 GS and F 850 GS, as well as the much anticipated C 400 X mid-size scooter. Expanding our urban mobility product range is a key topic for the future of BMW Motorrad.”
