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 […]
LAUNCH: KAWASAKI NINJA H2R, H2 & VULCAN S
KAWASAKI MALAYSIA recently launched the radical looking supercharged Kawasaki Ninja H2R and the road legal Ninja H2 during the Kawasaki dealer convention and gala dinner. KMSB also launch the Vulcan S cruiser. All three bikes will be available early 2015. KMSB also announce the prices. Kawasaki Ninja H2R will be below RM300,000, Ninja H2 under RM154,000 […]
YAMAHA LC135 GETS NEW LIVERY
Yamaha’s best selling model the LC135 gets new livery for the year end. Hong Leong Yamaha Motor Sdn Bhd updated the 4-stroke liquid-cooled 135cc Yamaha LC135 with new colours and graphics together with a new pilot and flasher light design. The Yamaha 135LC is the flagship moped model from the Yamaha which was first introduce in […]
LAUNCH: YAMAHA YZF-R1
2015 YAMAHA YZF-R1 Before 2014 show in Milan, YAMAHA released a new generation of R1, not only drastically change the appearance, full shadow YZR-M1 MotoGP factory bike outside, which scored nine-time world championship and Valentino Rossi involved in the development. YZF-R1 equipped with a large number of electronic control equipment, and has 200ps horsepower and 199kg […]
LAUNCHED: YAMAHA XJ6 DIVERSION F
YAMAHA’S MULTI ALL ROUNDER LOOKING for a middleweight that’s capable of handling anything from daily commuting through to weekend blasts and long distance tours? Hong Leong Yamaha Motor Sdn. Bhd. (HLYM) introduced the Yamaha XJ6 Diversion F (full fairing) – The new XJ6 runs a reliable 4 stroke, 600 cc liquid cooled, in-line 4 cylinder engine with […]
FIRST RIDE: KAWASAKI NINJA 1000 ROAD TEST
ROAD TEST: KAWASAKI NINJA 1000 Manufacturers are fond of saying their latest new model appeals to riders who have grown tired of sports bikes. But when Kawasaki say the NINJA 1000 (previous model was known as Z1000SX) appeals to former sports bike riders, I believe them. The NINJA 1000 is a bit like a step back […]
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 […]
MILAN SHOW: KTM 1050 ADVENTURE
The adventure bike for all has arrived KTM has released yet another bike to join their illustrious Adventure range. The 1050 Adventure joins the other 1190, 1190 R and with the same time of the unveiling of SuperAdventure 1290 models. With the optional power restrictor kit available for the 1050, it will become the first big KTM […]
MILAN SHOW: 210bhp NINJA H2
Kawasaki’s Ninja H2R has been the talking point of the decade ever since the firm unveiled their new 300bhp supercharged flagship at the Cologne show four week’s ago. Always mentioned in the same breath has been the even more keenly awaited H2, the road-bike derivative of the track-only R model. And while the styling differences […]
MILAN SHOW: YAMAHA YZF-R1
MILAN SHOW: 200bhp Yamaha YZF-R1 revealed! Highlights • New 998cc crossplane in-line 4-cylinder, 4-valve engine • 200PS without ram air • Large capacity 10.5 litre airbox • Titanium 4-2-1 exhaust • Lightweight assist and slipper clutch • Newly designed asymmetric aluminium Deltabox frame • 1405mm wheelbase • 199kg wet weight / 179kg dry weight • […]
