Bikesrepublic

Latest News

WorldSBK: Argentina’s Brand New Circuit will Host its First Ever Race in 2018

  • The brand new Vilicum Circuit will host its first ever WorldSBK race in 2018 located in the San Juan Province, Argentina

  • The track is halfway completed and will apply for homologation by FIM at the end of 2017

  • The 4.2km track has 19 corners in total; 11 lefts and eight rights

Looks like Argentina will be the 26th country to host the Superbike World Championship in 2018. If all goes well, the country will be the first venue to hold a WorldSBK racing series in South America. The new track dubbed the Vilicum Circuit is located in the San Juan province near the infamous Route 40, about 1,117km away from the capital city of Buenos Aires. (more…)

MotoGP: Yamaha One-Two Finish! Hondas and Ducatis Crashed Out

  • Maverick Vinales (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP) became the first Yamaha rider to win the first two opening races since Wayne Gardner back in 1990

  • Valentino Rossi completed his 350th Grand Prix race strong in second position

  • Cal Crutchlow kept his composure finished in P3 after battling it out with Rossi

It was a great race day for both Movistar Yamaha MotoGP riders, Maverick Vinales and Valentino Rossi. After crossing the line in first place, Vinales became the first Yamaha rider to win the first two MotoGP rounds since Wayne Gardner back in 1990. (more…)

Moto2: Morbidelli makes it Two for Two in Argentina

  • Franco Morbidelli (EG 0,0 Marc VDS) became the first Italian to win back to back Moto2 races

  • Miguel Oliveira (Red Bull KTM Ajo) salvaged second spot after Alex Marquez crashed out of the race in the final lap

  • Thomas Luthi (CarXpert Interwetten) completed the podium spot 15 seconds behind Morbidelli

https://www.facebook.com/MotoGP/videos/10155548539915769/

It’s a day filled with mixed emotions for the Moto2 EG 0,0 Marc VDS when both of their riders were heading for a one-two finish on top of the podium when all of a sudden Alex Marquez suffered a horrific crash in the very final lap. Franco Morbidelli came out on top (again!) after a very good start in the beginning of the race. (more…)

Moto3: Joan Mir makes it two in a Row

  • Joan Mir (Leopard Racing) continued his perfect season with his second straight Moto3 win

  • John McPhee (British Talent Team) stayed in second after a few great battles with the top five riders

  • Jorge Martin (Del Consa Gresini Moto3) completed the podium in third spot

It was Joan Mir from the Leopard Racing outfit who took the second Moto3 race of the season with a stunning victory at the Argentina GP. After a poor performance during qualifying on Saturday, Mir only managed to start today’s Moto3 race in 16th position but made a stunning comeback from behind. (more…)

2017 Vyrus 986 M2 Street Version Price Announced – €37,940 (RM178,270)

  • The 2017 Vyrus 986 M2 Street Version is priced at €37,940 for the complete bike and €27,930 for the street bike kit

  • Powered by a Honda CBR600RR engine, the bike also contains parts and technology directly taken from WorldSBK and MotoGP

  • Super limited to only 50 units worldwide

Image source: www.motoblog.it

According to reliable source over at Asphalt & Rubber, Vyrus has contacted and informed them with news regarding their official price for the 2017 Vyrus M2 Street Version. The set price for those interested in owning one of the exclusive and exotic piece of rolling art has been set at €37,940 (around RM178,270 after direct conversion). Yikes! (more…)

MotoGP 2017: Marquez Starts from Pole Position in Argentina GP

  • 2016 MotoGP World Champion Marc Marquez was the only rider to go below the 1 minute 48 second mark

  • Karel Abraham shocked everyone after battling for pole position with the MotoGP champion

  • Brit rider Cal Crutchlow was only 0.003 seconds behind Abraham, putting him in P3 for the Argentina GP race later today

It was a wet and very interesting MotoGP qualifying session with a surprising grid line up to match. After a series of unpredictable results, the reigning MotoGP champion, Marc Marquez from the Repsol Honda squad came up on top after clocking in a blistering 1:47.512. Marquez was the only rider yesterday who ran a sub 1 minute 48 seconds. The track was so wet that this happened when Marquez tried to practice his start. (more…)

  • 06/09/2019
  • Archive, English
  • Wahid Ooi

Winglets on Next-Gen Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade?

  • 06/09/2019
  • Archive, English
  • Wahid Ooi

Max Biaggi Takes Delivery of Aprilia RSV4 X

  • 06/09/2019
  • Archive, English
  • Wahid Ooi

SHARK Ridill – Great Features at only RM450!

  • 05/09/2019
  • Archive, English
  • Wahid Ooi

2019 BMW R 1250 RT Test & Review, “The Unbeatable”

  • 05/09/2019
  • Archive, English
  • Wahid Ooi

Is This the 2020 Honda CBR300RR?

  • 05/09/2019
  • Archive, English
  • Wahid Ooi

Airbag Saved Andrea Dovizioso and Fabio Quartararo in British MotoGP Crash

  • 04/09/2019
  • Archive, English
  • Wahid Ooi

Michelin Pilot Street 2 – MotoGP DNA for Street Performance

  • 04/09/2019
  • Archive, English
  • Wahid Ooi

Indonesian Gojek Riders Demonstrate Despite Apology by Big Blue Taxi Founder

  • 04/09/2019
  • Archive, English
  • Wahid Ooi

SHARK 30th Anniversary Race R Pro GP

  • 03/09/2019
  • Archive, English
  • Wahid Ooi

Adam Norrodin to Replace Khairul Idham Pawi at Misano

Archive

Tol Genting Highlands toll plaza

MP Hopes Genting Highlands Toll is Reasonable, Not Burdensome

YOHE 868

YOHE, A New Helmet Brand in Town

Moto Morini X-Cape 1200

Moto Morini X-Cape 1200 Launched, from RM49,888

basikal lajak

2 Youths on ‘Basikal Lajak’ Arrested, Nearly Hit an SUV

Keeway RKR250

KEEWAY RKR250 Lightweight Sportbike Launched, from RM13,888

Keeway BX200i

KEEWAY BX200i Launched, from RM7,988

Honda Assist Flood Campaign

Honda Assist – Flood Campaign, Honda Stands with Malaysians

Moto Morini Alltrhike 450

MOTO MORINI AllTrhike 450 Launched for Malaysian Market, from RM28,888

Yamaha Ego Gear Pro Hybrid

YAMAHA EGO GEAR PRO Hybrid Launched, from RM6,198

Asia Harley Days 2025

Malaysia Wins Four Awards at Asia Harley Days 2025

Follow us on Facebook

Follow us on YouTube