Category: First Ride

FIRST RIDE: HARLEY DAVIDSON PROJECT LIVE WIRE

Harley-Davidson Asia gave us a SHOCK recently when they notified us through their Malaysian dealer, Harley-Davidson Kuala Lumpur, that we were among the local media selected to ride their first electric bike, which is known as Project Livewire. The electric bike first caused a stir in the motorcycling in September 2014 when an online entertainment site […]

LAUNCHED: KTN RS3

Today saw an evolution from bikes made by KTN (a manufacturer  in based in Penang Mainland). KTN launched there models today to its KTN dealers. Launched today was RS3 a 250cc sport adventure with a smaller capacity in mind. Displacement RS3 is 250cc, 6 speed, single valve  4 stroke, 4 valve, water cooled, Cam shaft […]

FIRST RiDE: 2013 KAWASAKI ZX-10R ABS (PROJECT BENJI ZX-10R)

PROJECT BENJI 2013  ZX-10R ABS  We tested many standard superbikes, but now we came up with a great idea to start a i-Moto Feature called Project Test Rides.  Most of the bikerswe know when they buy a certain bike, there are sure to customize some parts. Usually with a slip-on or some after market accessories. […]

ROAD TEST: VESPA PRIMAVERA 150 3v I.E.

The legendry Vespa Primavera is back! The Vespa Primavera 150 features a retro style mixed with modern lines and first class ergonomics. At its heart sits a 155 cc, single cylinder, triple valve, 4 stroke engine with catalytic converter and electronic fuel injection and single overhead camshaft. The unit delivers a maximum power of 12.7 […]

FIRST RIDE: YAMAHA MT-09

FIRST RIDE: YAMAHA MT 09 After waiting for months since its launch by Hong Leong Yamaha back in June 2014, we finally got our hands on the throttle of the MT-09. And expected meaning of MT (Maximum Torque) we gave the MT-09 the maximum throttle it deserve, and we like how it performs. Yamaha’s MT-09 middleweight […]

FIRST RIDE: TRACK TEST DUCATI 899 PANIGALE

DUCATI MALAYSIA had local motorcycle media all excited to test ride the new 899 Panigale at Sepang International Circuit just after Asia Ducati Week 2014 (ADW2014). And boy was I excited. Ironically my last ride on a Ducati in Sepang International Circuit was was back in October 2012 which was the 1199 Panigale. At first […]

FIRST RIDE : 2014 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE

FIRST RIDE : 2014 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE i-Moto test rides the wildest naked bike yet: 180 hp, 143 Newton Meter (Nm)  of torque, 190kg Nickname the “The Beast,” and its blend of 180 hp, light weight, and raised one-piece handlebar sounds like a recipe for uncontrollable wheelies and general craziness. So I’m not surprised […]

LAUNCH: MEDIA LAUNCH OF KTM RC390 & RC200

KTM Malaysia CKD has finally put up a break to the anticipations of the biking enthusiasts in Malaysia , by pulling the wraps off it’s two much-awaited faired supersport bikes, the RC200 and RC390. Based on their respective Duke siblings, the Duke 200 and the Duke 390, the RC200 and RC390 have been launched at impressive introductory […]