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WorldSBK 2017: Chaz Davies Finally Breaks Rea’s Winning Streak

Chaz Davies took his first WorldSBK victory of 2017 in Race 2 at Aragon yesterday on board his Ducati 1199 Panigale R
Both Aruba it.Racing Ducati riders (Davies and Melandri) scored double podiums in both races
Jonathan Rea finished a close second ahead of Marco Melandri in Race 2

It was a glorious day yesterday for the Aruba.it Racing team where both of their riders, Chaz Davies and Marco Melandri scored double podiums in both WorldSBK races over at Aragon this past weekend. It was an even bigger achievement for Davies who managed to break Jonathan Rea’s winning streak after his Race 1 victory on Saturday. (more…)

The Weekend Ride – Hameed ‘Pata’ Special Mee Sotong, Esplanade Park, Penang

This week’s Weekend Ride highlights the superb mee sotong (fried squid noodles) or mee rebus (stewed noodles)
Good lunch option located at the Esplanade Park Food Court, just 20 minutes from the first Penang Bridge
Opens Mondays to Saturdays (Closed on Sundays, probably to watch MotoGP or WordSBK races too)

Welcome to another ‘The Weekend Ride’ segment right here on Bikes Republic. This week, we’re featuring one of the most iconic dishes ever to be produced from the little island of Penang; the incredible Mee Sotong (squid noodles) from Hameed ‘Pata’ food place located in Esplanade Park Food Court near Padang Kota Lama. (more…)

Three New Indian Motorcycles in the Works

Chieftain Elite, Chieftain Limited and Roadmaster Classic
All will use the same Indian’s 1,811cc Thunder Stroke V-Twin engine

According to a recent document released by our motorcycling friends from down under, Indian Motorcycle is planning to release three new models that are going to be added to their current line-up. This is clear proof that the American bike manufacturer has a strong presence in the market more than ever before considering that its sister brand, Victory Motorcycles, has closed its doors for good following a recent announcement made by their parent company, Polaris. (more…)

New MV Agusta Bike for 2017, Two More Next Year

Three new models planned for the next two years
One big possibility is a four-cylinder 1,200cc Brutale

What seemed like a repeated journey into the depths of financial hell and back again, MV Agusta stay persevered in their journey of producing some of the most premium sports bikes known to man. With so many acquisitions from various companies in the past, it looks like they’re going to be just fine with their latest investment from Black Ocean. You can CLICK HERE to read more about MV Agusta and Black Ocean. (more…)

Acara Konvoi “Moto dan Gincu” sempena Hari Wanita Antarabangsa 2017

Konvoi khas untuk wanita aturan kumpulan Throttle Riot
Lebih dari 100 penunggang wanita dianggar untuk menyertai konvoi dari Triumph Malaysia (Fast Bikes) ke The Bee, Publika

Sempena Hari Wanita Antarabangsa 2017, kumpulan motorsikal tempatan Throttle Riot akan menganjurkan satu acara konvoi istimewa yang bernama “Moto dan Gincu”. Konvoi ini akan bermula pada jam 4 petang esok (4 Mac 2017) dari Triumph Malaysia (Fast Bikes) di Petaling Jaya sehingga Publika, Solaris Dutamas untuk sambungan acara tersebut. (more…)

Throttle Riot Presents: “Moto and Gincu” Ride, 4th March 2017

The “Moto and Gincu” is an all-women ride organised in conjunction with International Women’s Day
More than 100 riders expected to ride from Triumph Malaysia (Fast Bikes) to the Bee, Publika

Calling all women bikers! In conjunction with the “International Women’s Day”, local motorcycling–event organising group Throttle Riot will be organising a ride just for the ladies dubbed the “Moto and Gincu”. The ride is happening tomorrow afternoon at 4pm starting from Triumph Malaysia aka Fast Bikes in Petaling Jaya to The Bee located at Publika, Solaris Dutamas. Check out the video below! (more…)

Road test: Honda MSX 125 – Mini but mighty

We put the Honda MSX 125 through a proper road test to see if it shines as brightly here as it did around a track.

– Air-cooled 125cc single
– 4-speed manual
– 9.7hp / 11Nm
– 104kg (kerb)
– RM11,128.94 (basic with GST)

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Test-ride: Benelli TnT 135 – Mighty mini-moto!

Though small, the stylish, fun and highly affordable Benelli TnT 135 is larger than life indeed!

– 135cc single-cylinder
– Oil-cooled and twin-spark ignition
– 13hp / 10.8Nm
– 121kg (dry)
– RM7,990 (basic without GST) (more…)

Everything you need to know about petrol

A guide to understanding petrol and how it provides power in your bikes.

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A guide to riding fast and safe on the road

An in-depth guide towards riding fast and safe on the road with your bike.

(more…)

Tips To Spread The Word On Motorcycle Awareness

Here are some ways to spread the message on motorcycle awareness amongst our friends and family members.

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Test-ride: Naza Bikes N5R SE – Sporty Korean fighter

Sporty and seemingly affordable, the Naza Bikes N5R SE is perhaps the best left-field alternative in its segment.

– DOHC 249cc single-cylinder
– 28hp @ 9,500rpm / 24.17Nm @ 7,000rpm
– 143kg (dry)
– RM15,388 (basic without GST)

(more…)

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Chaz Davies took his first WorldSBK victory of 2017 in Race 2 at Aragon yesterday on board his Ducati 1199 Panigale R

Both Aruba it.Racing Ducati riders (Davies and Melandri) scored double podiums in both races

Jonathan Rea finished a close second ahead of Marco Melandri in Race 2

This week’s Weekend Ride highlights the superb mee sotong (fried squid noodles) or mee rebus (stewed noodles)

Good lunch option located at the Esplanade Park Food Court, just 20 minutes from the first Penang Bridge

Opens Mondays to Saturdays (Closed on Sundays, probably to watch MotoGP or WordSBK races too)

Chieftain Elite, Chieftain Limited and Roadmaster Classic

All will use the same Indian’s 1,811cc Thunder Stroke V-Twin engine

Three new models planned for the next two years

One big possibility is a four-cylinder 1,200cc Brutale

Konvoi khas untuk wanita aturan kumpulan Throttle Riot

Lebih dari 100 penunggang wanita dianggar untuk menyertai konvoi dari Triumph Malaysia (Fast Bikes) ke The Bee, Publika

The “Moto and Gincu” is an all-women ride organised in conjunction with International Women’s Day

More than 100 riders expected to ride from Triumph Malaysia (Fast Bikes) to the Bee, Publika

We put the Honda MSX 125 through a proper road test to see if it shines as brightly here as it did around a track.

– Air-cooled 125cc single – 4-speed manual – 9.7hp / 11Nm – 104kg (kerb) – RM11,128.94 (basic with GST)

Though small, the stylish, fun and highly affordable Benelli TnT 135 is larger than life indeed!

– 135cc single-cylinder – Oil-cooled and twin-spark ignition – 13hp / 10.8Nm – 121kg (dry) – RM7,990 (basic without GST) (more…)

A guide to understanding petrol and how it provides power in your bikes.

An in-depth guide towards riding fast and safe on the road with your bike.

Here are some ways to spread the message on motorcycle awareness amongst our friends and family members.

Sporty and seemingly affordable, the Naza Bikes N5R SE is perhaps the best left-field alternative in its segment.

– DOHC 249cc single-cylinder – 28hp @ 9,500rpm / 24.17Nm @ 7,000rpm – 143kg (dry) – RM15,388 (basic without GST)

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– Air-cooled 125cc single
– 4-speed manual
– 9.7hp / 11Nm
– 104kg (kerb)
– RM11,128.94 (basic with GST)

– 135cc single-cylinder
– Oil-cooled and twin-spark ignition
– 13hp / 10.8Nm
– 121kg (dry)
– RM7,990 (basic without GST) (more…)

– DOHC 249cc single-cylinder
– 28hp @ 9,500rpm / 24.17Nm @ 7,000rpm
– 143kg (dry)
– RM15,388 (basic without GST)