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Is this the NEW BMW GS?

A photo of what looks like a brand new BMW GS model has made its way online.

The new BMW is said to be the first to replace the entire F series starting with the F800GS.

BMW Motorrad has plans to come up with a brand new parallel-twin powered F-series later this year.

A shot has surfaced online showing what might possibly be the latest evolution of the BMW GS. According to Australian Motorcycle News, BMW Motorrad has big plans to release an entire range of brand new parallel-twin powered F series which will make their debut probably at the end of the year. (more…)

The Cheapest Adventure Bikes you can Buy Now!

The adventure riding scene is getting bigger and bigger in Malaysia and some folks have been asking on what are the cheapest adventure bikes that are available today.

With so many options covering a wide array of specifications and brands, we’ve gathered five of the best affordable options to cover all of your adventure riding needs.

The bikes are the 2016 Keeway TX200G, 2017 Kawasaki Versys-X 250, 2017 Benelli TRK 502, 2016 Honda CB500X and 2016 BMW F700GS.

There’s no denying that adventure motorcycling, touring and the occasional off-roading are slowly attracting the hearts of many Malaysians today. Those who are looking more than just a normal Sunday ride to the hilly roads of Genting or Cameron are now craving for something a little bit out of the ordinary. One of the choices that are progressively getting a lot of attention is adventure bikes. (more…)

WorldSBK: Kawasaki conquers Donington Park with 100th Win

The sixth round of the WorldSBK race held in Donington Park last weekend saw Tom Sykes and Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team) dominated both races contributing to the team’s 100^th win in the championship.

Tom Sykes won Race 1 with Leon Haslam (Kawasaki Puccetti Racing) in second followed by Alex Lowes (Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Racing) in third.

Jonathan Rea made an amazing comeback in Race 2 with the win followed by Tom Sykes and Chaz Davies.

It was a clear and landslide victory for both the Kawasaki Racing Team riders this past race weekend during the UK Round of the WorldSBK race held at the legendary Donington Park. After an interesting outcome from Race 1 which saw two of the top podium contenders crashing out, it was Tom Sykes (Kawasaki Racing Team) aka “The King of Donington” who took the whole shot for Race 1. (more…)

BMW Concept Link Electric Scooter Unveiled

The super futuristic BMW Concept Link electric scooter was recently introduced during the annual Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy.

The Concept Link is a zero-emission vehicle that comes with great performance as well as high levels of intelligence to assist the rider while riding.

“The BMW Motorrad Concept Link, with its timeless and reduced style, is more than a concept – it is rather a symbol for a new era.”

BMW has unveiled its remarkable Concept Link electric scooter concept during the annual Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Italy. According to the German auto and bike manufacturer, the zero-emission scooter concept will change the general perception of how two-wheelers are used as a mode of transportation in and out of the cities. (more…)

All-Wheel Drive Motorcycles – Are they Real of Fake?

The question on whether all-wheel drive motorcycles are real or fake remains a mystery to most of us but some manufacturers have already filed patents for their version of the hybrid motorcycles.

Manufacturers like Suzuki have already filed patents for a two-wheel drive hybrid maxi-scooter whereas the BMW R 1200 GS ‘xDrive Hybrid’ still remains a big question mark.

While some say that the BMW bike is just a well-planned prank for this year’s April Fool’s joke, some think that it’s more than just a joke.

The question on this particular mystery still remains. Is there any manufacturer out there planning to produce an all-wheel drive motorcycles anytime soon? The reason why this question came to be dated back a few years ago but the last month, BMW Motorrad actually announced they are indeed planning for an AWD BMW R 1200 GS with the ‘xDrive Hybrid’ system. (more…)

Is this the Husqvarna 701 Svartpilen Naked Roadster?

Some spy photos of the Husqvarna 701 Svartpilen naked roadster has been going around the internet these past few days.

Based on the photos, it was confirmed that it is indeed a 701 based on the numbers indicated on the footrest of the bike.

The 701 currently being tested looks like a much more refined 701 with a few inspirations from its younger 401 sibling.

Spy shots of what looks like a Husqvarna 701 Svartpilen naked roadster has been circulating all over the internet these past couple of days. The Svartpilen was a bike built around the concept of the Husqvarna Vitpilen 701 when it made its first appearance back in 2015 at the EICMA show in Milan, Italy. (more…)