A selected number of Modenas service centres across the country will start operating its after-sales operations starting today following the announcement by MITO (Ministry of Trade and Industry) which allows a number of businesses to operate in ‘minimal’ conditions during the MCO (Movement Control Order). (more…)
The Grand Prix Commission (GPC) announced sweeping changes including banning further developments for the 2020 and 2021 MotoGP seasons.
These bans seek to cut development costs in a year when economies around the world are ravaged by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Consequently, all six manufacturers involved in the MotoGP class will have to start the rest of the season (should it take place at all) with the engines they submitted to the GPC after the conclusion of the pre-season tests earlier this year.
Furthermore, the teams will also have to start the 2021 season with the 2020 spec engines.
The development freeze goes beyond the engines, as well. Aerodynamic developments have likewise been banned. The GPC will only accept the specs submitted to them in March this year.
The GPC is doing to keep a level playing field when racing gets away again. Otherwise, the more affluent manufacturers may keep developing their bikes throughout this lockdown period and suddenly show up with a whole bunch of new stuff.
Manufacturers currently involved in MotoGP are Aprilia, Ducati, KTM, Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha.
The GPC has also extended the bans to the Moto2 and Moto3 classes.
At this point, we all know that Kawasaki Indonesia has been aggressively promoting its upcoming 250cc beast, the 2020 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-25R. A number of episodes have been released on YouTube giving fans a sneak peek at what the 250cc four-cylinder sports bike is made of, and their latest dyno run is certainly giving us some really good vibes. (more…)
A lot of trouble and issues have been looming surrounding one of the oldest motorcycle brands hailing from the UK, Norton. After falling into administration and having struggled with major financial issues, India’s TVS Motor Company has come to save the day the by acquiring them as one of their own. The price? Around RM87 million. (more…)
When it comes to preparing your beloved motorcycles for optimum riding experience, you would want to get some advice from a professional. And if you’re looking for the best ones, there’s a very good chance that you’ll find some in the MotoGP™ paddock (because they only work with the best to obtain great results). (more…)
Photos and videos of Ducati PJ being hit with flash flood are going viral all across social media platforms not just here in Malaysia, but around the world. Sudden heavy rain that drowned the area yesterday afternoon caused water levels at the nearby storm drain (connected to the nearby Penchala river) to rise and spill over into surrounding areas, including the new Ducati PJ showroom next to the Federal Highway. (more…)
