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The launch of the Wilayah International Motofest 2018 was made official yesterday at the Lake Gardens, Kuala Lumpur.

The major motorcycle event will be organised by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) and Kepala Kuasa Motorcycle Group (KKMG).

The three-day event will run its course from 23 to 25 February 2018 at Dataran Merdeka.

The second ever Wilayah International Motofest (WIM) was launched yesterday at the Lake Gardens KL where the organisers have confirmed that WIM 2018 will run its course from 23 to 25 February 2018. The three-day motorcycle extravaganza was inaugurated yesterday in front of over 300 bikers from across the country. (more…)

Thank goodness it’s Friday! And if you do not have anything planned for the weekend or if you have time to kill, then we have something for you.

Kawasaki Malaysia has recently been busy with its roadshow where all visitors will be able to experience the awesomeness of Kawasaki motorcycles. The roadshow has been all over the country, and this weekend it will be in Kajang.

Beginning tomorrow November 18 until Sunday the 19th, the Kawasaki Test Ride Roadshow will take place at Tesco Extra, Kajang from 10am to 6pm.

Kawasaki bikes are legendary for their perfect balance of power, practicality, comfort and day-to-day usability. Find out for yourself how a Kawasaki motorcycle feels, you will be able to test the Versys-x 250, Z900 Special Edition ABS, Z650 ABS and the Ninja 650 ABS.

Since safety is always the priority, you will have to meet the following conditions to qualify for the ride: you must be 18 years old or above, you must have a valid motorcycle license. And just for extra precaution, you will need to wear long pants and shoes if you plan on testing any of the bikes.

You won’t only be able to test the bikes, but will also stand a chance to win goodies through a lucky draw on the event day.

Also, Kawasaki Malaysia will be showcasing a number of legendary Kawasaki superbikes like the Ninja ZX10R WSBK Replica which won the World Superbike Championship in 2013, 2015 and 2016. Also on display will be the legendary supercharged Kawasaki H2, known as the fastest production bike in the world.

If you are a current Kawasaki owner, you will be able to get your motorcycle serviced and inspected during the event which be conducted by the well trained Kawasaki Exclusive Service Centre (KESC) personnel.

That’s not all, SC Premium Bikes will be displaying the latest range of GIVI products and Bridgestone tyres, and will have some special packages to be offered at the Kawasaki roadshow.

For more information, visit http://kawasaki.com.my, or Kawasaki’s Facebook page.

See you there!

A special custom Yamaha XJR1300 flat tracker was made for Movistar Yamaha MotoGP rider, Valentino Rossi.

Nicknamed “Mya”, the custom Yamaha flat tracker was built and designed by the folks from the VR46 Riders Academy together with master designer, Rodolfo Frascoli.

The custom XJR1300 comes with R1 headlights, Ohlins suspension, Akrapovic double-barrel exhaust and a set of 19-inch spoke wheels.

What would be the perfect gift for a nine-time MotoGP world champion with a legion of fans around the globe? It’s a pretty daunting task for anyone brave enough to try but the boys and girls over at VR46 Riders Academy pulled off something quite magnificent for their one and only big boss, Valentino Rossi. (more…)

The latest addition into the RC family was unveiled as the 2018 MV Agusta Brutale 800 RC.

Unveiled at EICMA 2017, the limited edition Brutale is now Euro4-compliant thanks to a reworked engine that produces 150hp and 87Nm of torque.

Only 350 units will be available and each one will come with a Reparto Corse Kit which allows the owner to bump up the power to 150hp thanks to a couple of racing parts.

Together with the introduction of the 2018 MV Agusta Dragster 800 RR, Brutale 800 RR Pirelli edition and a few more rarities displayed during the recent EICMA motorcycle expo in Milan, the premium bike manufacturer unveiled their super limited 2018 MV Agusta Brutale RC. (more…)

Boon Siew Honda (BSH) has just announced the updated 2017 Honda BeAT scooter with a brand new Space Magenta Metallic colour.

Together with fresh paint and graffiti stripes, the new Honda BeAT comes with a set of new 14-inch wheels.

BSH has priced the updated 2017 Honda BeAT at RM5,724 (basic price with GST).

Boon Siew Honda (BSH) is happy to announce that their current 2017 Honda BeAT will be receiving some fresh paint and graffiti stripes to further enhance the scooter’s visual package. The reliable and affordable scooter option by BSH will help to cater to the requests of many young Malaysian individuals who are looking for that perfect and stylish first two-wheeler. (more…)

KTM motorcycles which are manufactured in India by Bajaj Auto will start producing Husqvarna bikes by the year 2020.

The plant which is located in Chakan is currently manufacturing over 100,000 units of KTM bikes particularly the 125 Duke, 390 Duke, RC125 and RC390.

Bajaj plans to double those numbers when they start producing the highly-awaited 2017 Husqvarna 401 series by the end of 2019.

Austria’s leading motorcycle manufacturer KTM has big plans for 2020 which involves total global domination with the assistance from India’s Bajaj Auto. Part of their plan is to start rolling out Husqvarna bikes at the Chakan manufacturing plant by the end of 2019. (more…)

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