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Yamaha revealed its latest creation recently called MT-09 (FZ-09 in America). The brand’s new-for-2014 naked is also its first production three-cylinder after the demise of the XS850 three decades ago. (more…)

Dubbed as the Asian version of MotoGP, the 18th edition of Petronas Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) once again had its season opener at its home ground of Sepang International Circuit from April 19 to 21, 2013. (more…)

Motorsports fans in Malaysia! It’s time to mark your calendar as the curtain rises for the 18th edition of the PETRONAS Asia Road Racing Championship at the Sepang Circuit this April 18 to 20, 2013. (more…)

Bikes Republic Sepang Track Day (13)

The festive season drew a large crowd at the track with over a hundred bikes participating. There were some incidences, but with just one camera stalking the track side and pits, our range was limited.

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It’s February and that can only mean one thing – MotoGP Winter Test in Sepang! Fans of this exhilarating, gravity-defying sport will be kept at the edge of their seats as these young and handsome speed demons race their bikes on the tarmac track for the best lap time.

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THOUGH many riders – professional and semi-pros alike – regard the Isle of Man TT as one of the pinnacle events of the two-wheeled racing fraternity, there are still some who still view it as a mad game. (more…)

SPANISH bike maker Rieju has released a naked version of its RS3 125 learner sports bike. Capitalising on an ever-growing bikes segment in Europe, the naked RS3 is set to compete against competitors such as the Yamaha YBR125.

Ironically, a Yamaha-Minarelli sourced four-valve liquid-cooled engine producing 14.8bhp powers the RS3 NKD. Weighing in at just 120kg, the power output should give the featherweight naked a very punchy power delivery. Specs on the RS3 125 NKD include a multi-function digital instrumentation display, 41mm Paioli inverted forks, a wavy 300mm front disc brake by Galfer, as well as cast alloy swingarm. (more…)

Rossi Yamaha (2)

After seeing out his contract at Ducati, Valentino Rossi is once again back in the colours of the team which he won four world titles with. We have also included a rather dull video of both Rossi and Lorenzo in Yamaha’s official 2013 leathers. (more…)

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Returning for its fifth instalment, KL Bike Week 2012 (KLBW12) was held just last month at the open-air parking lot, opposite the KLCC shopping centre. The two-day event opened its grounds to visiting bikers and enthusiasts early on Friday morning. (more…)

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