China, a land of over 1.3 billion people, stark contrasts, riches, and great misfortune. Despite it being the glocal leader for a number of things and the most important market in the world, China can be a bittersweet experience. So, when I heard my name being associated with the land of public spitting, flaring tempers, and murderous drivers, it felt like a kick to the nuts. (more…)
American MotoGP rider Ben Spies announced his retirement from active racing this week, citing doubts of his physical abilities to race next year. (more…)
This week, famed Italian bikes brand Ducati began teasing its new EICMA-bound Monster whilst its upcoming scrambler gets spotted undergoing road tests. (more…)
The Bologna-based two-wheeled institution Ducati have expanded the Panigale supersports range yet again. This week, the firm revealed its new and limited-run 1199 Panigale Superleggera. (more…)
Outgoing Ducati Corse rider Nicky Hayden could possibly astride a Honda production race bike next season. (more…)
History was made today when Malaysia became the first South East Asian country to launch the much awaited Ducati 899 Panigale. The baby Panigale is priced at RM108,888 and is powered by a Superquadro, L-twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, Desmodromic, liquid cooled engine. It produces 148hp at 10,750rpm and 99Nm of torque at 9,000rpm.
This is everything you need to know about the bike: (more…)
The all-new Ducati 899 Panigale will be officially launched in Malaysia tomorrow (October 12). Before that though, a group of European and American journalists were given the opportunity to ride the beast around Imola, Italy. Watch how easy it is to maneuver the bike through the tight circuit in the rain, and listen to that glorious engine. The new 899 takes over from the 848, and will be Ducati’s latest entry level sports bike. Click the jump to watch the video. (more…)
MotoGP’s silly season of riders signing up and exiting out continues with the recent news that Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) has backed German rider Stefan Bradl’s 2014 contract extension, and are in talks to rope in WSBK rider Jonathan Rea as well. (more…)
In a list of 2014 vehicle homologations recently released by the US EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), it seems MV Agusta looks set to introduce a new ‘Brutale 800 Dragster’ model next year. (more…)
Ending weeks of speculations and guesses, 27-year-old British rider Cal Crutchlow will take up Nicky Hayden’s seat in the Ducati Corse factory team for the 2014 season. (more…)
The series of rule changes in MotoGP continues as the Grand Prix Commission announced that it would allow factory teams to field a maximum of four riders starting next season. (more…)
Following its successful opening as Malaysia’s first authorised Ducati dealership, Welly Ducati Sungai Buloh (Welly Ducati) will be organising an exclusive adventure ride across north eastern China called the Ducati Strada China Adventure 2013. (more…)
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