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…)
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.
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…)
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 40th career victory in WorldSBK. (more…)
It was a brilliant season opener for the 2017 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship with Jonathan Rea from Kawasaki Racing Team winning the first race at Phillip Island. Rea won the race from pole position but not without a few great fights from a number of different riders. Chaz Davies came in strong in second with just 0.042 seconds between him and Rea. The other Kawasaki Racing team rider and Rea’s team mate, Tom Sykes, completed the podium in third place. (more…)
The new Suzuki GSX-S1000 will be getting a power upgrade this year making a total of 150hp @ 10,000rpm. The manufacturer’s flagship super-naked sports bike gets the extra power courtesy of new crankcase ventilation holes. This also in turn increases the torque up to 108Nm @ 9,500rpm. Apart from the new engine enhancement, the GSX-S1000 will be able to control the output thanks to a new slipper clutch for better downshift performance. (more…)
