It seems that the Department of Environment of Malaysia (Jabatan Alam Sekitar) has the power and authority to fine motorcycle owners if their bikes produce excessive levels of carbon monoxide (CO). One Facebook user shared his story on Facebook on how it all went down for him. (more…)
In conjunction with the 46th anniversary of Petronas and the grand entrance of the Petronas Yamaha SRT into the world of MotoGP, Yamaha Motor Europe together with Yamaha Austria Racing Team (YART) GYTR Pro Shop has introduced a super limited edition 2020 Yamaha YZF-R1 Petronas SRT MotoGP replica. (more…)
Not again. Unfortunately, it has happened again and it’s a bit closer to home as we here at Bikes Republic plus thousands of other motorcyclists use this particular stretch of motorcycle lane on the Federal Highway. Another car was caught using the designated lane for motorcycles but this time, going the wrong way! (more…)
The 2021 Honda CBR600RR finally makes its official debut in the land of the rising sun. after months of teasing, the latest and probably final generation of the Honda CBR600RR comes with a host of upgrades and updates from the previous model. In short, it’s fire. (more…)
After suffering what was explained as the worst crash of his life last weekend, Malaysian Moto2 rider, Hafizh Syahrin, won’t be able to compete in this weekend’s Styrian GP as he was declared unfit to compete by Dorna’s medical officials.
??? @Hafizh_pescao55 has been declared UNFIT for the #AustrianGP
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— Aspar Team MotoGP (@AsparTeam) August 20, 2020
The horrific incident last week saw the Openbank Aspar Team rider colliding with Enea Bastianini’s downed bike which sent him flying before the race was red-flagged. As bad as the crash may look like on television, Hafizh Syahrin was conscious throughout and even better, no news of any broken bones or fractures.
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Unfortunately, the crash led to severe pains and bruising, especially on his right side. During yesterday’s physical examination by Dorna’s medical professionals, Hafizh Syahrin was deemed unfit to race due to his physical conditions.
The young Malaysian Moto2 rider will then focus on recovering as much as he can before the next round in Misano, Italy in the middle of September. For this weekend’s Styrian GP, Aspar Team’s MotoE rider, Alejandro Medina, will be taking over Hafizh’s racing role in Moto2. Get well soon, Pescao!
Like MotoGP? A fan of the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP squad? Hong Leong Yamaha Motor (HLYM) has unveiled its latest 2020 Yamaha Y15ZR GP Edition with the same livery used by Valentino Rossi and Maverick Vinales for the 2020 season and it is super sweet to look at. (more…)
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