Things You Cannot Claim for in an Accident

Motorcycle rear ended - Photo credit autoevolution.com

There are things one can claim from the responsible party after an accident.

However, there are conditions and limits to what one can claim.

The claims are to cover for the status quo if the accident didn’t happen, not enrich the victim.

Getting into an accident is not something anyone looks forward to, unless you’re one of those folks in the movie Crash. But you might be familiar with the word “claim,” as in claiming for the damages caused by the guilty party.
Claiming from the other person is to cover for damages above what their insurance is willing to pay for, usually for the cost to treat your injuries.
While that sounds like one can claim for the most expensive form of treatment, there are conditions to be met and things that one can’t claim for.
1. Expenses at a private hospital
The general rule covers the full cost of seeking treatment at a government hospital. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t seek treatment at a private hospital.
The court may allow your claim if:

Your situation was urgent and had no choice but a private hospital.
The government hospitals didn’t have the required doctor or equipment.
The government hospitals couldn’t treat your type of injuries.

2. Traditional medication
It means you can’t claim for that jamu or minyak gamat you used to fix yourself. However, the court may consider your claim if:

Reliable advice was given to seek traditional treatment.
Reasonable to seek traditional treatment and medication.

3. Loss of income if above retirement age
Retirement age here means 55 years and above, regardless if you are still working. As such, one could not claim for loss of future income.
4. Loss of income from illegal means
As outlined in point 3 above, one can claim for loss of future income as long as he is below 55 years old, but with one caveat. His source of income must be legal. So, if you’re making an earning from an illegal massage centre, the claim is off.
5. Pain and suffering when unconscious
We’ve had motorcycles accidents ourselves and we know how much it hurts. But does one feel the pain when unconscious? That’s why the court allows one to claim for pain and suffering only during the period he is conscious.
Source: askegal.my
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New Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade to Get More Power?

Computer rendering of CBR1000RR - Courtesy of MCN

Honda’s CBR1000RR Fireblade has been criticized by race teams and enthusiasts for lack of power in the open-class.

Rumors are circulating that Honda is working on a V-4 engine for the new bike.

Will the new bike get more power or Honda will stick with less weight?

It’s perhaps the relentless march of the competition or the manufacturer’s philosophy, but whatever the cause, it’s odd to see that the Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade being outclassed for a long time. Affectionately known as the “Rabbit” locally, it is still very popular among sport riders.
2017 Honda CBR1000RR
Ironic isn’t it? For it was its predecessor, the CBR900RR Fireblade which made its debut in 1992, which showed the way to build superbikes. It outsold every sportbike all the way until Yamaha introduced the YZF-R1 in 1998. Yes, more people actually bought the CBR900RR despite Ducati stomping the World Superbike competition with the 916 from 1994.
But now that the CBR1000RR is eligible for Superbike (production-based) racing, it’s getting trounced by its rivals such as the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R and BMW S 1000 RR.
Racing teams have complained about the Honda’s lack of power, top speed and front-end grip in high-speed corners. 187 bhp was awesome 5 years ago but it is now too large a gap. When the current Fireblade was reveled in 2016, project leader Masatoshi Sato said, “We could easily give the bike 200 bhp; we could give it 300 bhp if we wanted, but we think it’s the lack of weight people want to feel more.”
1992 Honda CBR900RR Fireblade
Ah, we see. It means the development team was adhering to the original CBR900RR concept of “light is right.” Indeed, the bike weighed 205 kg, just 2 kg heavier than Honda’s own CBR600F2 at the time. The next lightest 1000cc motorcycle (Yamaha FZR1000) was a whopping 34 kg heavier.
MCN has revealed that more power is on the cards for the new CBR1000RR which will be unveiled at EICMA later this year.
The rumour of a V-4 engine continues to circulate, although Honda is tight-lipped about it. It’s also speculated that the new bike’s aerodynamics may draw from lessons learned in MotoGP.
Till then, let’s keep our fingers crossed for the new “Rabbit.”
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Dainese takes over TCX footwear

In an attempt to further amplify its footwear offering, Italian apparel manufacturer Dainese has acquired another famous Italian motorcycle footwear maker, TCX. This takeover will indeed give way to a whole new line-up of premium motorcycle boots and shoes thanks to TCX’s vast experience and knowledge.

With this, Dainese strengthens its foothold as one of the best premium motorcycle riding gear collection from head to toe for all sorts of riding styles from daily rides, adventure riding, all the way to the more serious track day and racing stuff. Helmet by AGV, apparel by Dainese, boots by TCX. Quite a combo, eh?

According to the CEO of Dainese, Cristiano Silei, “Improving safety in dynamic sports has always been the Dainese mission. We are committing to ongoing research into innovative systems that protect athletes from head to toe, and are extremely proud of the operation we’ve built.”
“TCX shares with Dainese the passion for product and adds technical and development skills that are fundamental in motorbike footwear. I welcome the TCX team – we’re extremely excited to be working together,” added Silei.

With TCX being the expert in producing footwear especially for off-road use, it would be interesting to see their first new line-up offered under the Dainese flag. You should also be aware that it won’t come cheap because with a great brand, comes great price tags.
Written by: Sep Irran
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KTM @ INTERMOT 2016

KTM @ INTERMOT 2016: Team Orange debuts new 1090 Adventure and new additions to 1290 Super Adventure series.

For Austrian brand KTM, the bi-annual INTERMOT show is somewhat of a home ground for it. The 2016 edition of the event held this week saw Team Orange unveil new additions to its 1290 Super Adventure range plus its new 1090 Adventure series as well.
Here’s our walkthrough of the new orange touring and dirt-busting machines.

2017 KTM 1290 Super Adventure T
Don’t let the name fool you, this is essentially the existing 1290 Super Adventure model as we know it, only lightly updated to meet with other Euro 4 standards besides emissions.
The ‘T’ in its name denotes ‘Travel’, thus making it easier to differentiate against its new street-focused ‘S’ and off-road ready ‘R’ siblings.

2017 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R
If you thought the regular 1290 Super Adventure wasn’t enduro-ish enough, then the new ‘R’ version will sate your desires.
Typical of any KTM R-spec enduro models, it gets the usual treatment of an orange-painted frame, the adoption of higher travelling and fully adjustable WP Suspension kit plus spoked wheels measuring 21-inches up front and 18-inches at the rear, both wrapped in tubed tyres.

Notably, the R’s powerplant has been tweaked and now offers 160hp and 140Nm of peak torque, with 108.5Nm of the latter is reportedly already available from as low as 2,500rpm in fact. Also rightfully added in the R is the Off Road riding mode, streamlining all the necessary electronics accordingly.
Speaking about electronics, the 2017 KTM 1290 Super Adventure comes fully loaded with ABS, cornering ABS, traction control, hill-hold control, KTM’s Motor Slip Regulation system, bi-directional quick-shifter, as well as a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

Other features worthy of mention include a USB charging port integrated in a nifty waterproof mobile phone storage cubby, a new 6.5-inch TFT full-colour digital instrument display, keyless ignition, cruise control, as well as a vast selection of luggages too.

2017 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S
As you could probably tell, the ‘S’ denotes ‘Street’, which is exactly what the new 1290 Super Adventure S was skewed towards. It gets a black frame instead of the usual orange, whilst the R’s crash bars have been deleted as well.

The biggest change here over the T model it underpins is the adoption of shorter travel semi-active WP Suspension suite instead, with this new hardware lowering the bike’s centre of gravity further in the process. The seat height has been lowered to 860mm or 875mm from the R’s towering 890mm figure.

Wire-spoked wheels also make way for cast types measuring 19-inches up front and 17-inches at the rear, both wrapped in road-focused tyres instead. The S does offer the R’s 6.5-inch TFT full-colour instrument display whilst standard-equipped electronics include stability control and combined ABS.

2017 KTM 1090 Adventure & Adventure R
KTM opted to introduce its heavily revised entry-level 1050 Adventure model as the 1090 Adventure for 2017, offering in two variants as well – a street-focused base model and an off-road-ready R offshoot.

KTM has updated the 1,050cc V-twin to meet Euro 4 standards whilst power figure now stands as 125hp. The street-focused base model now rolls on 19-inch front and 17-inch rear cast alloy wheels plus a lower seat height of 850mm.

The new R model uses the same powertrain, but it gets fully adjustable high-travel suspension instead, as well as off-road tyres wrapped around wire-spoked 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels. It also gets a taller seat height of 890mm.

Electronics in both models are similar. The list is comprised of ABS, selectable riding modes and multi-level traction control. Anchors come in the form of twin 320mm front discs grabbed by Brembo quad-piston calipers linked to a Bosch 9M+ ABS software.

Additionally, the screen, handlebars, footpegs and handlebar levers are adjustable in the R variant. There’s also fully integrated luggage as an optional extra that includes a rugged-looking set of side cases and a topbox.
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Would You Buy A Restored 1998 Yamaha 125Z For RM90k?

This is not a prank; someone is actually selling a restored Yamaha 125Z for a price of RM90,000.
The post that garnered attention across all social media channels here witnessed an owner seeking at least 90 grand for the 2-stroke moped.

According to the owner, the 1998 125Z is a first-batch bike that’s almost completely restored with a new old stock (NOS) component.
Despite Hong Leong Yamaha Motor ending the production back in 2018, the 125Z remains one of the most sought models due to its unique characteristic and the ability to achieve high speeds.

Nonetheless, the majority of the public expressed their disbelief over the shocking price tag.
Some suggest that despite being restored with the original parts, the RM90k price tag is an overestimation.
While we appreciate the hard work behind every restoration but with a price tag of RM90k, we suggest going for something else instead, perhaps a restored 1984 Yamaha RZ250?
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Join the Merdeka convoy!

Have nothing planned for the upcoming Merdeka celebrations (independence day)? We might just have the thing for you; the Road Marshall Club of Malaysia (RSMC) will be hosting the Merdeka Unity Ride 2014, and it is something every available biker should support.
The event is basically a convoy of various bikers from various backgrounds to celebrate the spirit of Malaysia through the love of biking. It also aims to highlight the importance of road safety and to promote the spirit of volunteerism for any cause.
The event is to be held on August 23rd for 8am to 10pm, and 157 bikers will visit 31 locations around the Klang Valley to celebrate Malaysia’s independence, achieved on August 31st, 1957, exactly 57 years ago.
The ride will visit places like the Merdeka Stadium, Tugu Kebangsaan (National Monument), the Petronas Twin Towers, and even areas around Putrajaya. The riders will distribute the Malaysian national flag (Jalur Gemilang), and badges to the public.
If you are interested to join and you ride a 500cc and above motorbike, call 016-222 3853 for details.
The RSMC was established in 2008 and promotes safety among road users for both car drivers and motorcycle riders. The Club also supports various events by offering road safety marshals for marathons and charity runs. It also distributes crash helmets to school children.
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Honda RC213V-S open for bookings – finally!

Honda RC213V-S unleashed – MotoGP-based street-legal hyperbike now open for orders at approximately RM794,000 each.

Move over Kawasaki Ninja H2 and H2R, Honda has finally arrived with its road-going iteration of its race-winning MotoGP race bike called the RC213V.

Based on the red wing marque’s RCV track bike, the Honda RC213V stands as the brand’s halo performance bike as how Ducati had with its Desmosedici not too long ago. Three trims are available starting with a ‘stock’ RC213V-S, followed by a more potent RC213V-S primed with an optional track pack.

The street-legal GP bike will harness power form a 1,000cc V4 heart that is similar to the ones primed in Marc Marquez’ and Dani Pedrosa’s race bikes. Reports further indicate that in stock form, the bike will offer a ‘tame’ 156.8hp in street-legal form, or ‘over’ 212hp with its optional kit ‘for use on closed circuits’ fitted. In terms of torque, the street-legal ‘stock’ trim will offer up to 102Nm, whilst the optional track kit will bump this up further to 118Nm instead, both peaking at the rev counter’s 10,500rpm red-line.

Reliable source also suggest that the bike tips the scales at just 170kg dry, or 160kg with the optional track kit’s diet – just 2kg over the actual RCV race bike’s minimum weight figure. Besides the addition of mandatory head and tail lamps, as well as the obligatory license plate holders and side mirrors, our reliable source indicates that the Honda RC213V-S shares little difference with its track-only RCV brethren.

The price? Hefty so to speak. Honda has reportedly open the order books for UK buyers at £137,000, €188,000 for buyers in Germany (the only EU pricing released), US$184,000 in America, and ¥21.9 million in its Japanese domestic home market. What this equates to in our currency is roughly between RM690,000 to RM794,000 (based on direct conversions of stated prices by country).
Here’s more details we managed to garner so far:

We’ll have more details as soon as they appear into our scopes. Stay tuned folks!
Source: Visordown
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Hyosung Rolls Out New 300cc Bobber

Hyosung is adding another model to its current lineup with the new GV300SA, a tentative name for its 300cc V-Twin Bobber.
Set to compete with the likes of Honda CB350 and Royal Enfield Meteor 350, the GV300SA is scheduled to make its way for the European market in 2022, as reported by Japanese publication, Young Machine.

The GV300SA is equipped with a 297cc 60-degree V-Twin that makes around 29hp and is mated to a 6-speed gearbox.
It also features KYB 51mm inverted front forks and tubeless spoke rims.

More info on the upcoming Bobber, including a detailed spec-sheet, is expected to be unveiled soon.
(Source: Young Machine)
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BMW R 18 Classic, S 1000 RR Lands In Malaysia – From RM121,500!

BMW Motorrad Malaysia welcomes two new addition of cruiser and superbike for the local market with the R 18 Classic and the S 1000 RR.
Compared to the First Edition model, the R 18 Classic comes with additional LED headlights and electronic cruise control as standard.

The Classic also packs a tall windshield, pillion seat and saddlebags, which significantly improve not just riding comfort but also practicality.

Nevertheless, R 18 Classic maintains the monstrous 1,802cc boxer engine capable of producing 91hp and 158Nm at 3,000rpm and a maximum speed of 180km/h.

The variant also features BMW Motorrad Integral Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) and Automatic Stability Control (ASC), three riding modes (Rock, Roll and Rain), engine drag torque control (MSR), Dynamic Brake Control, Keyless Ride system, reverse gear, adjustable clutch and handbrake levers.

The R 18 Classic is available in only Black Storm Metallic and priced at RM154,500.
Meanwhile, BMW Motorrad Malaysia also welcomes the latest generation S 1000 RR.

Like the previous generation introduced in 2019, the latest also comes with the M Package as standard consisting of the M carbon wheels, M sport seat, and M lightweight battery.
Nonetheless, the World Superbike derived litre bike maintains its formidable 999cc 4-inline engine capable of producing 207hp at 13,500rpm and 113Nm at 11,000rpm.

Like every latest BMW Motorrad model, the S 1000 RR also comes with the latest BMW ShiftCam Technology that offers a smoother engine delivery at low and high rpm.

Other notable features:

four riding modes – Rain, Road, Dynamic and Race, complete with the Riding Mode Pro
Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
ABS Pro
Dynamic Damping Control (DDC)
Hill Start Control
HP Shift Assistant Pro
6.5″ TFT display with BMW Motorrad Connectivity

The latest generation S 1000 RR is available at the price of RM121,500.
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2018 Aprilia RS 150 and Tuono 150 launched in India!

The 2018 Aprilia RS 150 and Tuono 150 have just been launched at the Delhi Auto Show 2018.
The baby Aprilias are heavily-inspired by their bigger and much more powerful siblings, the RSV4 and Tuono 1100.
No plans on when the bikes will be made available as the preview is only done as a feedback exercise by Aprilia.

The Delhi Auto Show 2018 currently happening in India has seen a few interesting models being launched but the ones that caught our biggest attention are the 2018 Aprilia RS 150 and Tuono 150. That’s right, folks. The RSV4 and Tuono 1100 have brand new baby brothers!
2017 Aprilia RSV4 RF and Aprilia Tuono 1100 V4 Factory launched! From RM104,251

The looks of these two beauties are uncanny and we’re pretty sure that a lot of people especially here in Malaysia would love to own these babies. Of all the 150cc options available here in the country, the RS 150 and Tuono 150 are indeed very, VERY unique in terms of looks.

But hold on, people. These bikes are only shown as previews as Piaggio has not decided on whether the bikes will be made available in India (or anywhere else for that matter). This showcase is solely for the purpose of gaining some feedback from the masses. What do we think of them? BRING THEM HERE TO MALAYSIA PLEASE, APRILIA!

Both the 2018 Aprilia RS 150 and Tuono 150 are powered by the same 150cc single-cylinder, fuel-injected engine that claims to produce 17.7hp and 14Nm of torque. Compared to models like the Honda RS150R, the Aprilia baby twins offer slightly higher power and torque outputs by an extra 2.3hp and just 0.5Nm of torque.

The front end is covered by an impressive 40mm upside-down forks which are fitted with a single 300mm disc brake with ABS as an option. Another option that the bikes might offer is get this, a quickshifter! Not bad baby Aprilias, not bad at all.

There is still no news about when (or if) they will be made available or even the price but when it comes to the 150cc category, the 2018 Aprilia RS 150 and Tuono 150 have very, VERY high prospects indeed. Stay tuned to Bikes Republic for more updates.
Source: TMCblog
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MSC – Azlan Shah & Chia PJ Kawasaki crowned Superbike champion!

Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman and Chia PJ Kawasaki are the Superbike Champion for the Pirelli Malaysia Superbike Championship 2018 (MSC).

The 33-year-old rider managed to win three races and a third place
finish in the final two rounds this weekend.

Azlan Shah pulled off a stunning performance on board the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R.

It was a weekend filled with drama for the Chia PJ Kawasaki Racing Team as they battled through the final two rounds of the 2018 Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSC). With four races planned for Saturday and Sunday, their race-ready Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R together with star rider, Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman, is all ready to bring home the championship.

Going into Round 4 on Saturday, Azlan Shah managed to secure pole position after setting a new lap record in the race series with a 2:07.708. Race 1 was won in style as Azlan Shah crossed the finish line ahead of Rajini Krishnan from Team RACR and Jonathan Serrapica.

It was a different story in Race 2 as Azlan experienced brake malfunction on his Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R. With a decent gap ahead of the other riders in the middle of the race, the 33-year-old managed to nurse it to the chequered flag in third place. It wasn’t enough for him and the Chia PJ Kawasaki to celebrate just yet as they had to bring on the fight into the final round on Sunday.

Going into Round 5, Azlan Shah started off brilliantly with a signature win against his rivals by crossing the finishing line 11 seconds ahead of his closest competitor, Rajini Krishnan, and his Yamaha YZF-R1. The win was enough to crown Azlan Shah as the MSC 2018 Superbike champion and it would’ve never been possible without the great team behind Chia PJ Kawasaki.

The final race of the season was ready to get things rolling but the weather had other ideas as sudden rain forced the Superbike riders off the starting grid on their dry-spec machineries. With the final race of the season declared as a wet race, the teams scrambled to get their machines ready to battle it out in wet conditions.

This wasn’t enough to stop Azlan and his Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R and for took home yet another win for the team. It has been quite a fruitful year for the 33-year-old as well as the Chia PJ Kawasaki Racing Team. Rest assured that they will be back better than ever to defend their crown in the upcoming season. Congrats to Azlan Shah and Chia PJ Kawasaki!

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Husqvarna Norden 901 Spotted Again, Launching Soon?

The Husqvarna Norden 901 was first introduced as a concept at the 2019 EICMA, and it quickly gained attraction.
The motorcycle was first spotted in December last year in an all-black form, but this time, there is a pinch of KTM orange at the front fender, which we find odd.

Nonetheless, Husqvarna decided to retain most of the design from the original concept. The circular full-LED headlamp flanked by auxiliary lights helped created an entire identity for the motorcycle.
Based on the KTM 890 Adventure, the Norden 901 packs two-part fuel tanks to increase gravity’s low centre.

The 901 is also expected to be powered by the same 898cc parallel-twin engine, and it could also come with radar assist cruise control found on the 2021 1290 Super Adventure S.
The Husqvarna Norden 901 is expected to be launched sometime this year as a 2022 model.
(source: RideApart)
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Super sexy red 2020 Suzuki Katana, anyone?

After releasing the Suzuki GSX-R1000R with their MotoGP livery for 2020, Suzuki also introduced another colour update for the 2020 Suzuki Katana. Hosting their first-ever virtual motorcycle show, fans and enthusiasts can check out the latest Suzuki Katana in super sexy red.

To accompany this new ‘lady in red’, Suzuki also unveiled a couple of nice videos portraying the warrior spirit of the Katana. At the hands of a master swordsman, the Katana is a seductive yet deadly weapon. The same goes to a skilled rider when given the opportunity to pilot the iconic Suzuki bike.

Powered by a 1,000cc inline-four engine from the K5 GSX-R1000, the upgraded Suzuki Katana which was unveiled back at INTERMOT 2018 produces around 150hp and close to 110Nm of maximum torque. Tuned for more power delivery from low to mid ranges, it’s considered to be the perfect street bike for daily use.

Going back to 2020, the Suzuki Katana gets this cosmetic update from the new colourway that includes matching red wheels but no news on any performance updates. This is the same move the Japanese manufacturer made for their 2020 GSX-R1000R with the updated MotoGP livery.

Both models are certainly great to look at and even more beautiful to own, but considering that Suzuki is celebrating its 100th anniversary, we were hoping for something a bit more ‘mind-blowing’. Perhaps, they have something more hidden in their magical bag? The year is still a long way to go and signs are pointing towards brand new models, specifically the Hayabusa.
2020 Suzuki GSX-R1000R unveiled with MotoGP livery

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MotoGP: Stoner confident with Ducati without winglets

Casey Stoner set fastest time in Day 1 of Sepang Winter Test

Improved handling of the Desmosedici GP17 with new fairings

More design updates before the finalized version in Qatar

After the 2017 Winter Testing at the Sepang International Circuit just last week, we saw that the Ducati Desmosedici GP17 were just as competitive as the other bikes from Yamaha, Honda and Suzuki. In fact, Casey Stoner set the fastest time in Day 1 on board the new machinery from Ducati.

As most MotoGP fans will know, the use of winglets are banned and almost all of the teams have gone back to the drawing boards in an attempt to come up with similar effects brought by the use of the winglets. The most affected team would definitely be Ducati as the team have integrated and benefited the most from the use of the wings last season. A good example can be seen below with Andrea Iannone on board the previous Desmosedici with mutliple wings setup.
Image source: ultimatemotorcycling.com
With the new ban coming into play in the beginning of the 2017 season, Ducati now has to work on how to make the bike fast and stable during the races. According to their test rider, Casey Stoner, the new Desmosedici (minus the winglets) were proven to be more competitive despite the rider not riding any MotoGP bike for almost half a year.

Stoner was quick to set the fastest lap in Day 1 of the Winter Test followed by Ducati rider, Andrea Dovizioso. By the end of the three-day testing sessions, Stoner placed seventh and Dovizioso third. The latest addition to the Ducati team, Jorge Lorenzo, was a bit slow to join the top 10 but managed to bag the ninth spot in the third and final day.

All of the top 10 riders set lap times within 1 minute 59 seconds and they’re all spread across a mere 0.404 seconds. This shows that the Desmos are fast and also a remarkably fast progress from Jorge Lorenzo, which began at 17th in Day 1 up to 9th in Day 3. Click HERE for the results from the recent Winter Test.

All in all, we can conclude that the Ducatis are not going to let the winglet ban bring them down. What they’ve proven is that their bikes can be even faster and easier to handle even without the aerodynamic assistance from winglets. With that, be sure to keep an eye out for Dovizioso and Lorenzo especially in the opening round of MotoGP in Qatar this March 26th, 2017.
Stay tuned to Bikes Republic for more MotoGP updates.
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Keanu Reeves’ bike nearing production

The Arch KRGT-1, created from the joint venture between actor Keanu Reeves’ and Gard Hollinger of Arch Motorcycles, is reportedly inching closer towards production.
After building a custom motorcycle for the actor back in 2007, Gard partnered up with Keanu to form the Arch Motorcycle firm last year. The firm promised to have their first bike ready within this year, taking roughly nine months to reach its current final pre-production stages.
Their first offering, the KRGT-1, is built based on the Harley-Davidson Wide Glide model. It will also feature the use of tuned Harley-Davidson engines from S&S, Yoshimura components, as well as a set of Ohlins suspension that gives hints to this upcoming bike’s high performance nature.
No details on pricing were released, but we expect it would be announced shortly before the KRGT-1 is launched later this year.
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MotoGP Malaysia 2017 Early Bird Tickets Up for Sale Now!

The 2017 Shell Malaysia MotoGP early bird tickets are open for purchase as low as RM44.25

It’s that time of the year again, folks. From now until 31 March 2017, Sepang International Circuit (SIC) is offering early bird tickets and special prices for the 2017 Shell Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix. Don’t miss this chance to purchase the tickets at these special low offers now. Fans can grab this chance to buy the tickets from as low as RM44.25!

There are a few selections of places where you can witness the most intense motorcycling event in the world with the likes of Valentino Rossi and his Yamaha M1, Marc Marquez and his Honda RC213V and of course Jorge Lorenzo with his Ducati Desmosedici GP17! According to Dato’ Razlan Razali, Chief Executive Officer of SIC, “The coming season promises to be very exciting. We have the reshuffling of the big names in the MotoGP class, various riders moving up to another class, and we are undoubtedly also looking forward to seeing our Malaysian riders Hafizh Syahrin, Khairul Idham Pawi, and Adam Norrodin as well as our SIC Racing Team rookie Ayumu Sasaki in action this year.”

We would like to encourage all fans out there to purchase the early bird tickets now to avoid any disappointment later on due to the reason that the tickets for last year’s race sold out a month before the actual race. Get your tickets now online at SIC’s website, walk in to the Customer Service Centre at SIC or call SIC’s ticket hotline at 03-8778 2222. To know more about the prices and discounts, you can visit www.sepangcircuit.com or SIC’s Facebook page.

If you’re still uncertain on whether to go to this amazing racing event, you might be persuaded to do so when you take the opportunity to watch the first pre-season winter testing of the year from 30 January 2017 to 1 February 2017, 10am to 6pm at SIC. Best part during the pre-season winter test? The entrance to the Main Grandstand is free!
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Kawasaki First to Adopt Bosch Advanced Rider Assistance Systems

2019 Kawasaki 1400 GTR for illustrative purposes only

Kawasaki will be the first to fully adopt the Bosch Advanced Rider Assistance Systems.

The suite of systems helps to ensure safe following system, avoid forward collision and provide blind spot warning.

Which model has not been revealed.

There were intense speculation that the Ducati Multistrada 1260 Grand Tour or new KTM 1290 Super Adventure would debut advanced rider systems. But it turned out that Kawasaki will be the first to adopt the Bosch Advanced Rider Assistance Systems.
The Multistrada 1260 Grand Tour was unveiled at the Ducati World Premiere 2019 while the KTM 1290 Super Adventure wasn’t ready for EICMA 2019. Now it’s said the 2021 Multistrada V4 and the upcoming KTM will feature such systems.
Kawasaki has since announced that one of their models will feature the Bosch Advance Rider Assistance Systems. The set of electronics include Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), forward collision warning and blind spot detection. The system was adopted from Advanced Driver Assistance Systems for cars.
According to Bosch, the three systems are active at all times, scanning for potential hazards. We can agree that our attention can sometimes be distracted or get lulled into a sense of contempt.
The system is fed by data from a pair of mid-range radars up front and behind the bike. With the cruise control activated the ACC will have the bike maintain a safe distance to the vehicle in front.
As for the forward collision warning system, it will detect brake lights on the vehicle up ahead and warns the rider with a visual as well as aural cues.
Blind spot detection works like in some upscale cars by inserting a warning light in the rearview mirror. (A great feature for sportbikers.)
Kawasaki did not mention which model will feature these new systems, but our guess is the new 1400GTR since it’s a sport-tourer and the Euro 5-compliant model hasn’t been revealed yet.
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Recall for BMW G 310 R, BMW G 310 GS and BMW C 400 X in USA

A recall campaign for the BMW G 310 R, BMW G 310 GS and BMW C 400 X has been initiated in the USA.

It pertains to the bikes’ brake calipers that may corrode.

It happens in the USA due to winter conditions.

We’ve just learned of a recall campaign for the BMW G 310 R, BMW G 310 GS and BMW C 400 X in the USA.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the front and/or rear brake calipers may corrode, leading to the caliper pistons sticking or drag in their bores. The corrosion is caused by winter riding conditions. We suspect the salt applied to roads during the season as it lowers the melting point of water, thus ice melts quicker. But it also corrodes metal.
The affected models are from 2017 to 2020 for the G 310 R, 2018 to 2020 for the G 310 GS, 2019 C 400 X.
BikesRepublic.com have sought confirmation from BMW Motorrad Malaysia over this matter.
The above recall affects bikes in the American market due to winter conditions, thus does not affect bikes in Malaysia.
However, BMW Motorrad Malaysia will inform their official dealers to carry out checks on the calipers of these three bikes in the interest of safety. BMW will also update us should there be further action.
We would like to add that recall campaigns are actually a good thing. It shows that manufacturers are being responsible, rather than hiding data and facts.
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2019 Yamaha YZF-R3 Revealed

Yamaha has unveiled the 2019 Yamaha YZF-R3.

There should be word on the 2019 YZF-R25 for our market soon.

The new bike’s styling is directly inspired by the YZF-R1.

The 2019 Yamaha YZF-R3 has been revealed and it looks like the wars in the category are going explode.
However, before we proceed any further, we received word there is a launch of the 2019 Yamaha YZF-R25 happening in Indonesia. But no matter, the R3 and R25 will share the basic bodywork, if not componentry.

It is apparent that the YZF-R3/R25 bears uncanny resemblance to its open-class YZF-R1 brother, apart from the dual LED headlights. The central “air intake” is non-functional. However, the windscreen is now much taller and larger.

From the side, the profile is now more aggressive and looks like a proper big-cc superbike. The tailsection terminates with a sharp edge and will definitely look good with a tail tidy kit.

The forks are now upside-down for better handling (and style). There is no news if other parts of the chassis have been updated likewise.

Moving upwards, the 2019 YZF-R3/R25 will receive a fully TFT display. The data displayed includes gear position. The handlebars remain as clip-ons.

No word yet on when we will receive the bike in Malaysia. Besides that, it will definitely be the 250cc instead of 321cc version. The 321cc engine produces 41 bhp and 29.6 Nm of torque. It will be interesting to see how the 2019 YZF-R25 goes up against the 38 bhp Kawasaki Ninja 250.
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Triumph Trademarks Several Names Including “Hurricane”

British motorcycle manufacturer Triumph is set to expand its range of motorcycles, with recent trademark applications suggesting the company has even more ambitious projects in the works.

Triumph is working on several new models as confirmed by latest trademark applications.
The Hurricane nameplate is well known back in the 70s.

According to reports by Cycle World, Triumph has filed trademark applications for “Hurricane,” “Adventurer,” and “Street Tracker” in multiple countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom.

The name “Hurricane” is well-known to Triumph enthusiasts, as it was used on the iconic X-75 Hurricane motorcycle in the 1970s. It is likely that Triumph will use the name for a new model with similar styling and mechanical layout to the X-75.
Triumph also applied for the name “Adventurer,” which has been used in the past on a twin-cylinder scrambler and a cruiser. However, the company is likely to use the name for an adventure bike given its current range of adventure models.

Finally, the trademark application for “Street Tracker” suggests that Triumph is developing a bike in this style, although the use of “Street” in the name raises some questions. It is possible that Triumph will use the name for a model based on its Street Triple, or that it will be used for the new Bajaj-built, single-cylinder retro models that are due to be launched later this year.
While Triumph has a history of holding onto trademark rights for historic names, the recent changes to US trademark law mean that companies are only meant to register names they genuinely intend to use soon.
Triumph’s expansion into new markets, including motocross and electric motorcycles, as well as its plans to develop a range of entry-level single-cylinder bikes in India, suggest that the company has big plans for the future.
(source: Cycle World)
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Kawasaki Road Safety Campaign 2020 – free bike check & helmet!

Kawasaki Motors Malaysia (KMSB) organised their annual Kawasaki Road Safety Campaign located at the Sungai Besi Toll Plaza (Southbound) the whole of today from 9am to 6pm. It’s their fourth year in organizing this safety campaign at the location where their message is always to promote safety on the roads through proper riding gears as well as bike maintenance.

The event was officiated by YB Kamarudin bin Jaffar, Deputy Minister of Transport together with Mr Wee Hong, Chairman of the Malaysia Motorcycle and Scooter Dealers Association (MMSDA), Mr Ahmad Faez Tan Sri Yahaya, Executive Chairman of KMSB, and Dato’ Jeffrey Lim, Managing Director of KMSB.

If you happen to pass by the area, Kawasaki is giving complimentary 16-point bike checks for all brands and models conducted by trained technicians from the Kawasaki Exclusive Service Centre (KESC). Kawasaki owners can also take the opportunity to grab their latest Kawasaki Genuine Oil (KGO) engine lubricants at a discounted price.

Like previous years, the Kawasaki Road Safety Campaign 2020 saw the support from several organisations like JPJ, KKR, PLUS, PDRM, JKJR, Tokio Marine Insurans (Malaysia) Berhad, AEON Credit Service, KHI Helmet, Bridgestone and many more. Got a worn-out helmet? KHI will happily trade yours in and offer a brand-new helmet in return (terms & conditions apply while stocks last).

KMSB organises Kawasaki Road Safety Campaign 2019

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BMW S1000RR Wristwatch – The BEEMER 1000 Chronograph

The exclusive BMW S1000RR wristwatch was created to mirror the superbike’s history and BMW Motorrad’s iconic image and history

The Beemer 1000 wristwatch is made in Germany with the exclusive matte back chronograph sporty design that comes with stainless steel case

The Beemer 1000 Chronograph is for sale at www.BEEMER1000.com at only 149 Euros (RM710)

BEEMER1000.com has come up with the BEEMER 1000 Chronograph wristwatch designed and inspired specifically by the one the most sought after superbikes in the world, the BMW S1000RR. The exclusive timepiece was created to mirror the superbike’s history and BMW Motorrad’s iconic image and history.

The Beemer 1000 wristwatch is of course made in Germany with the exclusive matte back chronograph sporty design that comes with stainless steel case to match the persona of the watch itself. On the face, the classic black with white numeral details together with the superbike’s legendary front view as the Beemer 1000 logo.
A sapphire crystal used as the cover everything up protects the interior’s precision quartz movement that also includes several useful functions like a stopwatch measuring seconds, 60-minute split time display and a 24-hour display and date function.
Fancy owning one of these babies for yourself? Well, the Beemer 1000 Chronograph is for sale at www.BEEMER1000.com at only 149 Euros (which is around RM710 after direct conversion) minus shipping and handling fees.
The question that most of us are thinking about is why make a watch based on a superbike? Well, why wouldn’t you? Initially built for WSBK competition, the S1000RR soon became the benchmark bike as far as road-going litre-class missiles were concerned.
Packing a 999cc in-line four-cylinder screamer underneath a sharp and stylish exterior, both the S1000RR’s looks and performance matched each other brilliantly. What sweetened its package was the advanced electronic rider aids it packed that made it not only safer, but also a highly controllable beast at the same time.
After undergoing a facelift in 2015, the BMW S1000RR simply got better thanks to even more intelligent electronics derived from its HP4 hypersport cousin. It would also spawn a naked S1000R streetfighter and S1000XR adventure sport offshoots, proving to the world that BMW’s non-boxer powertrains were just as good and versatile, if not better, than its competitors.
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GasGas To Debut First Street Legal ES 700 Enduro & SM 700 Supermoto

GasGas is set to unleash the company’s first street-legal motorcycle in the form of an all-new ES 700 Enduro and SM 700 Supermoto.
The news broke after KTM submitted the vehicle identification number (VIN) decoder information in the United States.
The VIN decoder number revealed that the ES 700 and the SM 700 were explicitly marked as street-legal units.

According to reports, the upcoming ES 700 motorcycle will share similarities with the KTM 690 Enduro R and Husqvarna 701 Enduro, while the SM 700 will adopt the same specifications to the KTM 690 SMC R and Husqvarna 701 Supermoto.
Since GasGas is part of the Pierer Mobility family (since 2019), it’s not surprising that there is a cross-sharing technology among the rest of the family.
However, although all three brands share common platforms, the upcoming ES 700 and SM 700 will feature different components.
Although the VIN information did not reveal much, Motorcycle.com uncovered a Ukrainian-based dealership that already listed the two bikes on the company website.
According to the price list, the GasGas SM 700 and ES 700 is priced at UAH375,020 (RM52.6k) and UAH371,960 (RM52.2k).
Currently, it’s not clear when will the two motorcycles set to debut, but we assume the official unveiling will happen this year.
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New Design Patents Confirms Brixton 1200 Moving To Production

A few months ago, it was rumoured that Brixton is working on an all-new retro-twin 1200cc motorcycle based on the concept model introduced back in 2019.
It turns out the rumour was true, as confirmed by a new design patent that shows a 3D rendering of the final production model.

While the previous rumour and concept model did not reveal the engine capacity, the 3D renderings clearly show 1200 badging on the side panels, confirming the company intention of competing with Triumph’s iconic Bonneville range.
Codename M31, the bike is designed entirely in Austria by Brixton but will be manufacture in China by Gaokin. The same approach is taken by Triumph, whereby all mass models, including the Bonneville, is manufactured in Thailand.
Nevertheless, the M31 shows a daring resemblance to the Bonneville, including the frame design.

Other similar aspects include a vertically mounted radiator behind the front wheel and a SOHC cylinder head with a rocker-operated valve.
However, it remains to be seen whether the M31 will offer the same engine performance as the current Bonneville range, but if they do, it would be something worth looking out for.
Nonetheless, it is safe to assume that the M31 will not feature top-notch specifications than the Bonneville to offer a more affordable price range.
Brixton likely intends to unveil the new motorcycle later this year as a 2022 model.
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Guy Martin Goes 436km/h for the Win

Picture credit Steve McDonald Photography

Speed freak and hard man Guy Martin smashed through 436km/h to win at Straightliners event.

He rode a turbocharged Suzuki Hayabusa.

The bike is reputed to produce 830hp.

Speed freak and hard man Guy Martin smashed through 436km/h to win at Straightliners event.
Martin is well-known for his exploits at the Isle of Man TT and many other road course races. But he also has a penchant for breaking outright speed records. Breaking his back twice hasn’t slowed him down, evidently.
Martin already hold three Guiness World Records for fastest speeds on a gravity-powered snow sled, a soap box and on the wall of death. He also holds the British record for driving the fastest hovercraft.

This time, he rode a specially modified Suzuki Hayabusa. The turbocharged Holseshot Racing bike is said to make 830hp.

Posted on the Steve McDonal Photography Twitter account are pictures of Martin on the bike and a picture of the results. The bike blasted down the mile-long (1.6km) track in Elvington, England at a terminal speed of 270.965mph.

The rider and bike have been spotted undergoing speed trials earlier in May and June. It first appeared in the Road Racing Ireland Ballykelly North West Speed Trials in May. Then in June, he hit 413km/h.
There are mutterings Martin could’ve gone faster at the event if not high winds. He won’t disappoint next time.
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Win free MotoGP tickets with Shell Malaysia

Win tickets to the 2016 Shell Malaysian MotoGP weekend with Shell Malaysia.

Taking advantage of yesterday’s 2016 Shell Malaysian MotoGP launch, Shell Malaysia also marked the launch of its Limited Edition Shell Advance Packs plus a special consumer campaign alongside it to amplify the occasion.

Limited Edition packages
To commemorate the leading oil and gas firm’s long-standing support for the 26th Malaysian Motorcycles Grand Prix (MotoGP) this year, Shell Advance will be available in four specially designed packages for a limited time only.
These Limited Edition Shell Advance packs are available for the following grades of Shell Advance motorcycle engine lubricants:

• Shell Advance Ultra with PurePlus Technology 10W-40 (1L)
 • Shell Advance Ultra with PurePlus Technology 15W-50 (1L)

• Shell Advance AX7 10W-40 (1L)
 • Shell Advance AX5 Scooter 15W-40 (0.8L)

Shell Malaysia’s Local Senior Downstream Representative Shairan Huzani Husain stated that the introduction of the limited edition Shell Advance packs were meant to excite passionate bikers.
He also adds that the designs also celebrate the company’s the technology leadership and strong association with the world motorcycle racing.

Win MotoGP tickets
From now until Oct 15, 2016, the campaign seeks to reward 500 lucky winners with main grandstand tickets to the upcoming 2016 Shell Malaysian MotoGP weekend.
To win, simply buy any of the limited edition Shell Advance packs listed above. You can also enter by purchasing the Shell Advance AX5 15W40 (1L) lubricant, be it a normal or Limited Edition pack, as well.
Each purchase comes with an entry form with a simple question you’ll need to answer. Attach your purchase receipt with the entry form and submit it to any participating authorised Shell Advance retail outlet nationwide.

Alternatively, you can submit your entries online by logging on to www.shell.com.my/motogp. To do this, simply attach a photograph of your purchase receipt along with you answer.
For contest terms and conditions, as well as further information about Shell Advance and its on-going promotions, just visit www.shell.com.my/motogp
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British GP: Quartararo Extends Championship Lead After Masterclass Display

Fabio Quartararo extends his championship lead to 67 points after winning his 5th race of the season at the British GP.
The Monster Energy Yamaha rider powered through the finish line with a dominating display despite losing a place at the start.

However, a quick overtakes on Aleix Espargaro, Pol Espargaro and Francesco Bagnaia saw the Frenchman take the lead and quickly widened the gap before crossing the line with a 3-sec lead.
“It was nice. During the race, I was feeling really comfortable. The most stressful part was the starts because you never know if a rider is going to hit you or if you are going wide.
“Also here with the holeshot device was difficult. But yeah, as soon as I made the second lap, I was behind the Espargaro brothers and Bagnaia and I overtook them step-by-step, which was nice.
“I really enjoyed these overtakes. Then my pace was really strong, but I never expected to pull away a second in one and a half laps.

Meanwhile, Alex Rins finally redeemed himself after a woeful start to 2021 by taking his first podium of the season at 2nd place, followed by Aleix Espargaro, who handed Aprilia Racing the first podium finished at Silverstone.
According to Espargaro, he always believed that the team would achieve their first podium sooner or later.
“It’s like a dream! I’m super happy. It has been a long way to arrive here. Step-by-step I always believed in the project, and I work more than ever, so for everybody in Aprilia, this is like a dream.
“I want to enjoy, but believe me, I want more and more and we are in a good moment,” he said.

Espargaro got the better of his brother, Pol Espargaro, who, despite starting at P1, ended the race at 5th place.
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MotoGP: Rossi Plays Down VR46 Racer Seat, Priority Remains With Petronas

Valentino Rossi, Qatar MotoGP test, 12 March 2021

Valentino Rossi will have the chance to hang up his racing suit next season to take up the role of team principal for ARAMCO Racing Team VR46.
Rossi’s VR46 is confirmed to race in the 2022 MotoGP season after signing a 5-year agreement with Tanal Entertainment Sport & Media, the company of HRH Prince Abdulaziz Bin Abdullah Al-Saud.

Saudi Aramco was also announced as the team main sponsor starting from 2022 to 2026.
“It is a circle that closes. We started about ten years ago helping my brother, Migno, Morbidelli, who raced in CIV and arriving in MotoGP is a great satisfaction, a good thing for us and we have also done it for MotoGP and motorsport in general,” said Rossi.
Nevertheless, the 42-year-old rider plays down the possibility of him racing for his team.

“If I still want to race, I could keep a bike for myself, as I am the boss.
“In truth, this team doesn’t change much with my decision whether to continue or not because, as I’ve always said, it will depend on the results and my priority remains with Petronas.
“So at the moment, I would say that it is very difficult for me to race for my own team, but it is not 100 per cent certain, things can change from one day to the next.
“It’s difficult but not impossible,” he added.

Despite the confirmation to race in the premier class next season, one major aspect is still unclear, which bike will the VR46 jump on in 2022.
“We have talked to everyone, Aprilia, Ducati, Yamaha dan Suzuki but I don’t think the decision has been made,” he said.
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MOTOGP: Valentino Rossi joins Petronas Yamaha SRT in 2021

After months of waiting for MotoGP’s worst kept secret, Valentino Rossi has finally signed on the dotted line of his new contract with the Petronas Yamaha SRT squad. The nine-time world champion will be riding together with one of his boys from the VR46 Academy, Franco Morbidelli next season.

According to Dato’ Razlan Razali, Team Principal of Petronas Yamaha SRT, “On behalf of Petronas Yamaha Sepang Racing Team and all its partners, it is an absolute honour to welcome Valentino Rossi – an iconic rider and legend into the team next year. His experience will be a great asset to the team as we move into our third season in MotoGP and we are sure we will be able to learn a lot from Valentino.”

“At the same time, we will do our absolute best to assist him to be competitive to reward him for the trust he has in us as a team. We are humbled by this opportunity and ready to take on the challenge. We believe that the combination of Valentino and Franco will provide a truly formidable force on track to help us in our goal of being as competitive as possible together next year. We can’t wait!” added Dato’ Razlan.
Written by: Sep Irran
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Mecinda Racing – A one-stop biking centre in the city

A peek inside one-stop motorcycle gear retail specialists Mecinda Racing located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.

For those of you who have been in the motorcycling scene in Malaysia for some time, well you’ve definitely heard or have been to Mecinda Racing. This shop is situated at the famous Pertama Complex in KL, has been there since 1982 and was first started by a young entrepreneur named Mohd. Azmi.

Later on Mohd. Azmi passed the business over to his brother Mohd. Bakri aka ‘Pak Su’ who handles it till today. Mohd. Azmi’s son Hafiz Mecinda currently owns Mecinda and helps his uncle run the shop.

The shop, which normally is full of customers everyday, stocks a huge collection of biking gear Gears available include helmets, clothing, accessories, boots and gloves, all from renowned brands such as Arai, Shoei, Nolan, X-Lite, Schuberth, Shark, Airoh, RS Taichi, Alpinestars, Dainese, Spidi, Kriega, BMW Motorrad, Rizoma and Komine.

Boots from top boot makers Daytona can be found here as Mecinda are the main distributors for Spidi products and Daytona. If you’re looking for comms sets or other related helmet accessories, brands such as Sena, Interphone and Vimoto are available.

What sets these guys apart from most other shops are their extensive product knowledge and being able to deliver on time. If they don’t have a particular model or size, rest assured they’d get it for you in the shortest time possible.

Being able to deliver on the given time is why their business has grown leaps and bounds from their small beginnings and why so many customers return for their next purchase. Not many shops nowadays help their customers understand the use of the product or how to install or uninstall certain accessories. The after sales service here is way ‘top notch‘.

There is also a custom sticker business within the shop. For all those of you who need to sticker your bike like Rossi’s or maybe those who just need a new registration plate, these guys have been doing this for ages and can help you pick out cool designs.

Helmet care, refurbishments, repainting and re-cushioning can also be done here. Most helmet spare parts are also in stock for the major brands. If you’re not looking to purchase anything, do still drop by, chill out and have a chat with the friendly staff, to Hafiz or to ‘Pak Su’ himself.

You’ll definitely get all the latest updates on the latest riding gear from them and can plan your next purchase well. Sometimes it’s worth to buy from the pros as you‘ll save a lot of time and hassle. So ride safe and keep on rolling.
You can visit or get in touch with Mecinda Racing by referring to the details provided below.

Mecinda Racing Sdn. Bhd.
Unit GF10 & 11, Kompleks Pertama,
Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, 50100
Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan
Tel: 603-2691 3251
Fax: 603-2202 8058

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HJC Teams Up With DC Comics To Bring Two-Face To Its RPHA 11 Pro Range

HJC Helmets has collaborated with DC Comics once again to produce a new graphic for its RPHA 11 Pro Series lineup, this time featuring the infamous Batman villain, Two-Face.

RPHA 11 Pro comes with a HJ-26 shield that offers 95% UVA and UVB protection.
The RPHA 11 Pro helmet is available in sizes ranging from XS to 2XL.

The RPHA 11 Pro helmet was originally created by HJC for the racetrack and is now a solid option for a sport full-face helmet that meets DOT and ECE 22.05 standards. Its shell is built with Premium Integrated Matrix (PIM) construction, which combines carbon and carbon-glass hybrid fabrics to create a lightweight, comfortable, and shock-resistant helmet.
The RPHA 11 Pro comes with a HJ-26 shield that offers 95% UVA and UVB protection, tear-off posts, and a dark smoke tinted shield. The removable interior features glasses grooves, MultiCool fabric with Polygiene antibacterial treatment, and is both moisture-wicking and quick-drying.

HJC’s MotoGP-derived ventilation channels, Emergency Kit cheek pads, and Rapid Fire shield replacement system are all standard on the RPHA 11 Pro. Additionally, all interior and exterior parts are replaceable, including the exterior vents, chin curtain, breath deflector, gear plate set, cheek pads, and headliner, as well as the shields.
The RPHA 11 Pro helmet is available in sizes ranging from XS to 2XL. The pricing for the Two-Face graphic in the US is $629.99 (RM2.7k). While HJC helmets are sold worldwide, not all graphics may be available in all markets. Interested buyers are advised to contact their local authorized HJC retailer for pricing and availability.
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Yamaha YZF-R1S revealed – the budget R1 (updated)

Yamaha YZF-R1S: Long-rumoured third variant of the all-new Yamaha R1 revealed in the US and positioned as budget edition. (UPDATE: Made for US market only).

YZF-R1S USA CAN 2016
We’ve seen this coming for quite some time now and finally Yamaha has taken the wraps off its long rumoured YZF-R1S or R1S in short. Essentially, the Yamaha YZF-R1S stands as a budget version of the new flagship R1 and R1M.
YZF-R1S USA CAN 2016
Sitting below the “base” R1, the R1S offers buyers with a more affordable option with its US price tag of US$14,990 (RM63,261) – US$2,000 (RM8,441) less than the regular R1. The price reduction does mean that the R1S makes do without some of the more premium elements as found in the regular R1 as well, but Yamaha has seem to grant it with an attractive range of paint scheme as you can see in the gallery below.  One key difference lies in the engine, whereby the R1S makes do without the regular R1’s titanium conrods and exhaust headers, which is replaced with regular steel types. Also deleted are the magnesium wheels, engine cover and sump, which has been replaced with aluminium ones instead. Though it retains the base bike’s sophisticated Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and traction control, the quick-shifter however is deleted here in the S version as well.  Besides the reduced price tag, the other difference with Yamaha YZF-R1S compared to the base Yamaha YZF-R1 lies in its weight. This ‘budget’ option weighs in slightly heavier by just 4kg. No official power figures were released yet, but Yamaha promises that peak power ratings aren’t seriously altered despite the engine’s new hardware limiting its revving ability ever so slightly.  Presently, Yamaha has only released the YZF-R1S for the American market. The firm has not yet clarified whether if it will release it in other markets worldwide just yet.  Now this would perhaps be the perfect bike should local Yamaha assembler and distributors Hong Leong Yamaha Motors Sdn Bhd (HLYM) decide to FINALLY add a supersport in its official line up! UPDATE Unfortunately, Yamaha execs have been quoted by a very credible source at saying that the all-new YZF-R1S is made specifically for the US market to meet the requirements of American riders. The firm further states that is has no intentions to bring it into Europe or other markets. 2015 Yamaha YZF-R1S
Sources: Asphaltandrubber / Visordown / MCN
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Brazen Thieves Stole Four Harley-Davidson Street Glide Special From Dealership

Four brazen thieves managed to stole four Harley-Davidson motorcycles last week from a dealership in Indiana, United States.
The whole incident was recorded on the shop CCTV and showed four thieves, wearing concealable clothes and helmets before riding off with three units of 2021 Street Glide Special and one unit of 2020 Street Glide Special.
The surveillance footage also revealed that the stolen motorcycle was ridden right out of the dealership front door.
Watch the CCTV footage of the incident below:

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Video: New 2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R in detail

After our extensive launch report, you’d think you already know everything you need to about the new and massively upgraded 2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R. However, Kawasaki doesn’t think so, explaining its newly released video below that details the brand’s flagship superbike in all its glory.

To cut things short, what Kawasaki have done was essentially taking the vast input from its World Superbike Championship (WSBK) team’s riders and engineers in the superbike’s development, resulting in the creation of one of its most potent machines ever.

You could say that the new ZX-10R has leaped ahead of its predecessors significantly, and you could perhaps measure that in lightyears if needed. But, lets not forget the 2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R’s core mission, which is to grant the Kawasaki Racing Team (KRT) with a strong machine to defend its WSBK title in the coming years.

The full upgrade package starts with an uprated powerplant that’s caged within a revised chassis that boasts built-in resonance chambers and a longer swingarm. The follow up to that is the redesigned exterior with improved aerodynamic stability as well.

However, one of its most critical new gains lies in its generously upgraded electronics, the icing of said cake though being the Bosch IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) that ties all the systems together.

Then comes some of the impressive new hardware starting with the production bike debut of the adjustable Showa Balance Free Front Fork system featuring gas-charged tubes. Complementing those further are the adoptions of new radially mounted Brembo monobloc calipers up front that grabs a pair of larger 330mm rotors that is tasked with the bulk of arresting this superbike to a halt.

Check out the video from Kawasaki we posted above and revel in this precision instrument of speed and aerodynamic in all its green glory. Alternatively, you could also read our extensive report here.
Source: Kawasaki via YouTube
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MotoGP: Sam Lowes returns to Moto2 in 2018

Current Aprilia MotoGP factory rider Sam Lowes is said to have signed a contract that will see him return to the Moto2 intermediate class in 2018.
Lowes will race with the CarXpert Interwetten Moto2 outfit after coming to an agreement during the British GP this past weekend.
Current CarXpert Interwetten rider Thomas Lüthi will move up to MotoGP next year to join the Marc VDS squad with Franco Morbidelli.

With all the 2018 MotoGP seats getting filled up, it seems that current Aprilia Racing Team Gresini rider Sam Lowes has confirmed that he’ll be rejoining the Moto2 intermediate class for the upcoming season.

The 26 year old from Lincoln, UK is said to have signed with the CarXpert Interwetten Moto2 squad. The vacant seat was made available in the team thanks to its current rider Thomas Lüthi who will graduate to MotoGP next year after signing a contract with the Marc VDS squad.

To know more about Thomas Lüthi moving up to MotoGP, CLICK HERE.

No official announcement has been made just yet but we’ve been told that Lowes has been scouting for a few good prospects for his return back to the intermediate class. The signing with the CarXpert Interwetten squad seems to be one of the best considering that their current rider Thomas Lüthi is a strong contender for the 2017 Moto2 world championship.

Lüthi now sits just a few points behind championship leader, Franco Morbidelli of Marc VDS. Technically, the Suter machinery and CarXpert Interwetten team have proven themselves to be quite a bike and team for a great rider like Lowes to continue to be competitive.

The move back to Moto2 seems like the best choice for Lowes so far as more and more seats in the MotoGP have been filled. Lowes’ contract with the Aprilia MotoGP factory team was cut short after a tough season in racing and development with the Aprilia RS-GP race machine.

Aprilia on the other hand has signed Jack Miller and Scott Redding to be their riders in 2018 which has forced Lowes to look for other alternatives in order to keep his racing career alive.

To know more about the 2018 Aprilia MotoGP factory riders signing, CLICK HERE.

Based on experience, Sam Lowes was a great Moto2 contender a couple of years back. At the time, he was battling for the Moto2 world championship with current Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team rider, Pol Espargaro. Ultimately, Pol Espargaro emerged as the champion with Lowes not too far behind in points.

Will 2018 see Sam Lowes on top of the podium again in Moto2? The right ingredients to make him a champion are all there, all that’s left now is figuring out how to make them all work together harmonically.
Stay tuned to Bikes Republic for more MotoGP updates.
Photo source: MotoGP
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MotoGP: Oliveira Wins It In Catalunya, Quartararo Hit With 6-Second Penalty

Current MotoGP championship leader Fabio Quartararo has been hit with a total of 6-second penalty at the GP Catalunya.
The race saw Miguel Oliveira took his first win of the season after a fierce battle against Quartararo before Johann Zarco overtook his fellow Frenchman to finished second.

Quartararo had to settle for third place before Race Direction slapped a 3-second penalty due to a ‘shortcut at Turn 1-2’, thus seeing him losing his place to Ducati’s Jack Miller.

However, after further investigation, Quartararo was hit with another 3-second penalty, this time for finishing the last 3-laps with an open racing suit while also caught throwing away his chest protectors.

The initial penalty dropped the factory Yamaha ride to 4th place while the new penalty demotes the Frenchman to 6th in classification.
The situation now reduces his title lead from 17 to 14 points ahead of Zarco.
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Aprilia Caponord – Test Ride

The Malaysian big bike market is slowly getting more matured as we get more “bang for the buck” deals compared to just ten years ago. From the 500cc class all the way to the big boys in the 1200cc, theres a bike for you as a beginner or an experienced rider. Yes you read that right, “bang for the buck” deal for a 1200cc bike. Its the Aprilia Caponord.

However, for a bike that was launched about a year plus, it has not made much impact in the local biking scene which is weird given the deal you get with RM85,000. The heart of the machine is a 1197cc 90degree V-Twin, it produces 125hp at 8250rpm and 117Nm at 6,800rpm. Coupled to it is a six-speed transmission with multiplate wet-clutch system.

Punchy at low revs and smooth to operate, this heart of a stallion feels at home on those long highways and B roads alike. You get that nice crisp acceleration through the gears and the throaty inlet sound is complemented with the very sporty exhaust note even though its running on the standard system.
There’s three engine maps supported by a throttle by-wire system, Sport, Touring and Rain. All easy to toggle through and could easily accessed while riding. A 24litre fuel tank lets you clock a good distance before needing to refuel and a cruise control helps reduce wrist fatigue on those long highways.

The next main point of the whole bike is it’s magic carpet ride. The Caponord comes with ADD or Aprilia Dynamic suspension matched to its stiff chassis. Basically after some button pushing sequences for you to set on single or two up or single with panniers or two up with panniers, the bike does the rest automatically.

It reads the terrain and reacts to it fast enough that you wont notice small imperfections on the road but at the same time it is firm enough to let you take a corner confidently without a wobble. Stopping power is ample with twin disc setup up front and single on the rear gripped by Brembo callipers.

Ergonomics on this bike is spot on, the straight up sitting position is comfortable and combined with the plush set, you can be on the saddle for hours before you noticed it.

A low seat saddle means easy reach for most riders but the bike is bulky and heavy the manoeuvre at slow or walking pace. However go slightly faster than walking pace and it becomes very manageable. Though styled like an adventure bike, the Caponord is more of a tourer with an adjustable windscreen and panniers to complete the package.

While the windscreen adjustment needs you to stop to operate as it uses two knobs to be loosen and tighten to move the windscreen up or down, once it is set the windscreen is able to give decent wind protection to the rider. Information display is simple, easy to read and quiet comprehensive.

Two things that I do find slightly on the negative side for the bike is that the clutch operation is a bit on the heavy side even though its hydraulic and engine heat will warm up you legs even while on the move and especially in city traffic.

But thats a small setback compared to what the bike has to offer. Priced at RM85k on the road, again its amazing that not many are on the roads right now as its really a good bargain if you are looking for something that could take you for long distances comfortably.
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Stephen Langitan: London Bound on a Kawasaki Versys-X 250

Indonesian blogger Stephen Langitan is on a solo ride from Jakarta to London.

He’s doing so on the Kawasaki Versyx-X 250 lightweight adventure bike.

He visited Kawasaki Motors (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. for a meet and greet session.

Inspired by those before, Stephen Langitan decided to see the world on a motorcycle, and his chosen steed is the Kawasaki Versys-X 250.

Stephen had started out from Jakarta on 25th March 2018, rode through south Sumatra to Medan before hopping over to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. From here, he will travel north first to Thailand and then continuing on a north-westerly tack towards Europe and ultimately London. He expects to reach the UK’s capital by 17th August 2018 to commemorate Indonesia’s Independence Day there.

Stephen was invited to Kawasaki Motors (Malaysia) for a Meet & Greet session with the Versys-X club members and media, to share his views, experience and knowledge on his solo ride.

What spurred him to embark on this ambitious ride? “I wanted to prove to myself that I could do it. I also wanted to fly the Indonesian flag all the way throughout the trip, that’s why my bike is painted in the red and white Indonesian flag.”

The conversing point on everyone’s lips was Stephen’s choice of bike, the Versys-X 250. We’ve written before that it is one of the best choice for an adventure bike (click here for the article), on account of its affordability, reliability and light weight. It turned out to be the same sentiments echoed by Stephen: “The main reason is because it’s light. One must always be prepared about dropping the bike when adventure riding and the Versys-X 250 is light enough for me to lift it back up by myself. Sure, you could ask for help, but what if I dropped it where there’s no one around? All I need to do is remove the tank bag, sleeping bag, and other luggage and get it back onto its wheels.”

“The second reason is of course fuel economy. I don’t ride fast – normally around 80 to 90 km/h. The Versys-X averages approximately 30 kilometres per litre of petrol at that pace, hence I could touch up to 450 kilometres per tank, through multiplying 30 km by 15 litres with 2 litres as reserve.”

“I have a very tight schedule due to Visa constraints through a number of the 26 countries I’m riding through, and that’s is why I cannot afford to stop too often, unless I feel sleepy and need to refresh myself,” Stephen explained.

His Versys-X is decked out in luggage and the aforementioned paintjob, besides a few accessories. We asked if it had been modified in any way. “No, the motorcycle is fully stock. I’ve only added accessories such as the engine protection bars, brackets for the panniers and top case, a GPS holder, high-powered spotlights, except for the stock rims which have been made to support tubeless Metzeler Tourance tyres.”

“As for challenges so far, I think I’ve travelled on the worst roads through southern Sumatra already. The roads ahead should be well-built and I hope for a smooth ride.”
Stephen’s final message before the end of the event was, “Thank you Kawasaki Malaysia for welcoming me, thank you Kawasaki Versys-X Club of Malaysia for coming out to meet me. I’m very touched by your support.”

You may follow Stephen Langitan’s further progress on his Kawasaki Versys-X 250 on his blog http://stephenlangitan.com/archives/115906.
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MV Agusta joins Brembo master cylinder recall in the US

MV Agusta joins Brembo master cylinder recall bandwagon currently actively running in the US.
Only 27 units of MV Agusta F4 RR and F4 RC have been identified and MV Agusta US has notified the owners.
No such news from MV Agusta Malaysia regarding the recall affecting the bikes here in the country.

The recent Brembo recall on their very popular PR16 front radial master cylinder unit has been joined by another manufacturer in the US which happens to be MV Agusta. The premium Italian motorcycle manufacturer has issued an official notice which only affects 27 units of the MV Agusta F4 RR and MV Agusta F4 RC built from 2015 to 2016.

This is considered a very minor recall when looking at the number of bikes affected in the US but knowing MV Agusta who likes to keep everything as perfect as they can be, the recall was still issued for safety of their customers. All replacements for the plastic cylinder to an aluminium variant will be done free of charge, of course.

Those of you who are new to this massive Brembo recall that is currently happening in the US should know that it is caused by a manufacturing process defect that has affected their PR16 front radial master cylinder unit. This particular piece is a very popular front brake system that is usually installed with the Brembo M50 calipers.

Made using a plastic material called polyphenylene sulphide polymer, the 15mm and 16mm front brake cylinder are said to prone to breakage which is not caused by the material but more on the process of making them which can lead to cracks or brake failure.

On the plus side, Brembo has released an official statement on the matter and so far, it has only affected the US market. No such news about the issue popping up here in Malaysia and it’s also good news for those who bought the unit as an aftermarket part as these too are not affected by the recall.

Before MV Agusta, only Aprilia and Ducati have issued an official recall pertaining the matter and we are currently actively waiting for any further updates. To know more about Ducati and Aprilia’s recall in the US, check out all the details in the link, below.
Brembo brake recall issued in the US for Ducati and Aprilia?

Until then, stay tuned to Bikes Republic for more updates.
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KTM pulls its shares out of public market

Austrian marque KTM retracts all its shares from the public market as first step towards becoming privately owned firm.

There’s an interesting development brewing in Austrian marque KTM AG as its moves to pull out all its shares from the public market. Sources report that this is the brand’s first step towards turning itself into a privately owned company.
KTM AG’s ownership chart. Image source: Asphaltandrubber
The retraction of KTM AG shares from the public market was the result of a request by the brand’s largest stockholder Cross Industries AG – a firm run by Stefan Pierer. The mogul owns a large part of KTM through Cross Industries’ 51.4% ownership of KTM’s shares.

For your information, India’s Bajaj Auto Ltd own 48% of the remaining shares. This means that KTM’s retraction of shares from the public market only affects 0.6% of its overall stock that is currently floating around on the Third Market (Dritter Markt) of the Vienna Stock Exchange.
According to KTM’s press release, Cross Industries will offer €122.50 per share for the outstanding stock. This will then turn KTM AG officially into a privately held company. Pierer’s Cross Industries is also in the midst of moving another company its owns, which is suspension makers WP Suspension, off the public market soon.

As a result, anyone intending to invest into the collection of brands that is KTM, Husqvarna and WP can only do so by investing directly in Pierer’s Cross Industries AG firm, which is also listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange.
This effort will effectively pull together all the investor futures of said brands (KTM, Husqvarna and WP), thus allowing it to diversify risks better for investors, and creating greater value to their investment.
A meeting between KTM’s Board of Directors has been scheduled for April 21 where it will officially discuss the offer. Presently, there seems to be little doubt of the Board’s move in accepting the offer Cross Industries intends to make.
Sources: Asphaltandrubber / AutoEvolution
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Triumph Trident 660 Is UK’s Top-Selling Bike In June 2022

Although the sales of motorcycles in the UK fell for the third consecutive month in June mid-way into 2022, the sales figure still comfortably exceeded the numbers recorded back in 2021.

Triumph sold 225 units of the Trident 660 in June 2022.
Honda retains the lead with most motorcycle sold in the June.

A total of 63,963 units of motorcycles were sold during the first six months of 2022, exceeding the 58,105 units sold during the same period last year. Despite the downward trend, things are still looking positive for the two-wheels market.

While Honda continue to take top spot of the UK sales charts with 2,200 units sold in June alone, Triumph Motorcycles made the most impressive start to the year, by leapfrogging Yamaha to ranked second as the most popular brand in the country.
In addition, Triumph’s middle-weight  motorcycle, the Trident 660 emerged as the best selling motorcycle with 225 units sold in June.

Thanks to its affordable price tag, the Trident 660 is fast becoming a favourite not just for beginners but also seasoned riders.
In terms of firepower, the all-new Trident comes with a 660cc three-cylinder DOHC liquid-cooled engine that produces a respectable 80hp at 10,250rpm and 64Nm of torque at 6,250rpm. This package offers a punchy power delivery throughout its rev range together with a unique triple-cylinder soundtrack.
A six-speed manual transmission handles all the power delivery to its rear wheel and that is further enhanced with the presence of an assist/slipper clutch. There’s also the addition of a ride-by-wire throttle, selectable riding modes, and switchable traction control for even greater riding efficiency across the board.
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20 Funniest Motorcycle Memes

There are memes that describe our motorcycling lifestyle the best way.

Thousands can be found online.

Here are 20 funniest motorcycle memes.

The weekend’s coming up, so we thought we’d share some fun stuff rather than the usual technical articles. But what better way to share the fun of motorcycling through these 20 Funniest motorcycle memes.
Come to think of it, humanity has sure come a long way from counting using seashells to using personal computers for generating memes.
Okay, okay, let’s get to it.
1. Mo’ Powa’
Don’t let your MC go to waste. Instead, get on your bike and ride to Genting. We’ll bet you that your illness will clear right up.

2. Before, After
Count yourself lucky if you have a spouse who rides his/her own bike.

3. BRB
There’s always a valid reason to ride. The route is entirely up to you.

4. Dramatism
Why be ashamed if you crash? Just be creative when asked how you crashed.

5. Performance per cc
Pretty much sums up the difference of performance among different engine capacities.

6. Hard choices
Your salary just came in. Do you pay the bills or buy that exhaust?

7. I… Kill… You!!!
Touching another person’s bike is a no-no. Achmed the Dead Terrorist said it.

8. Pinjam motor kat member (Loaning your bike to a buddy)
Sure, we’d smile and keep saying “It’s okay, it’s okay, no problem” when our buddy loans our bike but it’s actually to calm ourselves.

9. Helmet hair
Happens to both genders. You expect to look sassy when you take off that extra pretty (read: expensive) helmet but…

10. Adults are just grown up kids
Raise your hands if you had this kind of childhood (not the basikal lajak these days).

11. Just don’t stall it!
Just don’t stall the engine afterwards. Don’t ask us how we know.

12. How do you feel when you ride?
It takes too many words to describe the feeling when we ride. Just show them this meme.

13. Don’t worry
Out of sight, out of worry.

14. Riding for dummies
Definitely not-on-the fly.

15. Be right out
Yup.

16. Smart man
He’s right, you know. Should always make space for the family.

17. What is adventure?
Would it be if everything went according to plan?

18. She’s the one
Hold on with everything you’ve got if you find her!

19. Can’t ride
Especially when your wife withholds your “visa” to ride to Thailand.

20. Crashing Part 2
Although it’s for bicycles, this meme is too funny and we had to include it.

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Shell Advance Asia Talent Cup 2015 – Adam grabs podium finish!

Adam Norrodin makes nation proud after finishing second in Race1 of the Shell Advance Asia Talent Cup 2015 Round 3 in Sepang.

Team Malaysia has finally scored its first podium finish of the season after rider Adam Norrodin crossed the line in second place today in Race 1 of the Shell Advance Asia Talent Cup 2015 Round 3 here in the Sepang International Circuit.

The 13-lap race unfolded with the Japanese riders taking the initiative at the start. The lead pack was comprised of the bulk of the top performing Japanese riders – Ayumu Sasaki, Kazuki Masaki, Takuma Kunimine and Ai Ogura – plus Adam who started from fifth position in Row 2.

With just two laps to go, Adam and Sasaki were able to pull a manoeuvre on the final corner to overtake a few riders in the lead pack. From then on, it was a straight battle between the Malaysian and Japanese riders, with Adam even holding the race lead for a brief moment. However, Sasaki had the upper hand, and was able to clear the final corner with a big a enough gap to secure the race win – his first race win of the season in fact.
Adam, on the other hand, settled for second place just 0.220 seconds behind Sasaki. Joining Sasaki and Adam on the podium was third place finisher Kazuki Masaki who crossed the line 0.265 behind race winner Sasaki. Yes, the finish was indeed close, with Adam becoming the best of the seven Malaysians lining up the grid.

As for the rest, things did not fare out too well, but results are indeed promising. Fakhrusy Rostam, who started from fourth, crossed the line in seventh whilst Shafiq Rasol, who had high promise after qualifying third, dropped down the order and finished in tenth. Despite his injury, Helmi Azman managed to finish the race in 13th place just ahead of Azroy Anuar in 14th.

Malaysian wildcards Ahmad Idham Khairuddin and Luth Harith Erwan also brought out respectable performances. Both riders finished the race in 19th and 20th respectively.
“I am extremely happy with my performance today. I know the chance to win was there, and I will try my best tomorrow for Race 2,”said 17-year-old Adam when we spoke to him after the race. This comes as sweet vindication for him since his last appearance in Sepang for the Asia Talent Cup’s season finale last year where he was penalised.

With Race 1 completed, Sasaki leads the championship standings still with 101 points in total, and he looks poised to claim the title this year. Adam, on the other hand, has elevated in the standings from 12th up to up to eighth thanks to today’s podium finish.

Race 2 will commence tomorrow at 12:00pm (noon) before the day’s scheduled WSBK and WSSP races. Check out the gallery below and our official Facebook page for more pictures.

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An Electric Motorcycle Concept from Porsche?

The Porsche 618 Electric Motorcycle Concept is the brainchild of Miguel Angel Bahri as part of his “Two Wheels Project”

Inspired by the Porsche 911 Turbo, 918 and 919 supercars

Ever wondered how a motorcycle would look like if sports car manufacturers get involved? What would happen if companies like Ferrari, McLaren, Lamborghini and others plan to get into the two wheel industry? According to a Spanish designer Miguel Angel Bahri, his latest design dubbed the “Porsche 618 Electric Motorcycle Concept” is how a motorcycle would look like if Porsche decides to dwell into the future of electric motorcycles.

A quick note on this motorcycle concept; this design is not by Porsche themselves but an individual representation by Miguel Angel Bahri. Taking the iconic Porsche 911 Turbo, 918 Spyder and 919 as sources of inspiration, Miguel designed the bike that represents the likeliness of an entry-level electric two-wheel motorcycle in the distant future.

Designed with a low centre of gravity, the bike is thought to be more stable \ with the battery placement in the middle of the machine. The 618 concept also features a centre steering hub which is quite similar to the radical Vyrus 986 M2 Street motorcycle seen below (which is already available for ordering). CLICK HERE to know more about the Vyrus bike.
Photo source: Vyrus
Storing items like your helmet is the probably the most stylish party trick of this concept. The ‘gas tank’ opens up like beetle wings exposing the interior space to store your Tron-like space-age full face helmet (can’t wait for someone to come up with that as well) and other futuristic goodies you might have lying around.

There’s also an eight-inch touchscreen (that’s Android and IOS friendly, of course) that provides vital bike information to the rider such as battery levels, nearest recharge stations and GPS. With this much technology cramped into a concept, we wouldn’t be surprised if it can even instruct your futuristic kitchen to prepare dinner while you’re on the way back home from a Sunday ride. So why does this concept reminds us of a duck?

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The Diavel’s advocate gets a new suit

Based on the company’s own Pikes Peak 1200S Multistrada colour scheme, the Ducati Hypermotard SP was revealed to the public at the World Ducati Week 2014 by World Superbike Champions Troy Bayliss and Carlos Checa.
This bad boy comes with multiple riding modes and eight level-traction controls just to have it transfer the 110hp developed by the 821cc Testastretta engine efficiently to the ground.
A hard task considering that the SP only weights around 171kg which gives it a big boost on its power to weight ratio.
The new colour scheme will be available starting this September.
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