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MV Agusta revealing Turismo Veloce 800 on Nov 4

MV Agusta officially announced plans to launch its brand new model, the Turismo Veloce 800 early next month. (more…)

ALERT: Suzuki GSX-R global recall

We are sure some of you have already heard about the global recall for selected Suzuki GSX-Rs made from 2004 to 2013, but we feel it is necessary to bring the word to those who have not here on our site. (more…)

BMW debuts R nine T

BMW Motorrad took the wraps off its brand new R nineT café racer-style naked production model in Munich recently. Made to mark Motorrad’s 90th anniversary, the model features a wide range of customisable exterior parts. (more…)

Buell unveils new 1190 RX

American bikes manufacturer Erik Buell Racing (Buell) unveiled its latest creation this week, the 1190 RX. (more…)

BMW plans sub-500cc model range

BMW Motorrad have confirmed and announced plans to build a series of sub-500cc models, intending to introduce them globally within the next few years. (more…)

MotoGP: Hayden on a Honda in 2014?

Outgoing Ducati Corse rider Nicky Hayden could possibly astride a Honda production race bike next season. (more…)

How to do a perfect wheelie

Stunt riding champion and BMW rider Chris Pfeiffer shows how to pull a perfect wheelie, we are obligated to say this, but don’t try this at home. (more…)

Searching For Future Asian MotoGP Riders with Shell Advance Asia Talent Cup

The Shell Advance Asia Talent Cup is an exciting new competition for 2014, which will act as a feeder series to the world of motorcycle racing. The new project aims to give riders from the Asian region a formal path into competitive road racing. (more…)

Everything you want to know about the new Ducati 899 Panigale

History was made today when Malaysia became the first South East Asian country to launch the much awaited Ducati 899 Panigale. The baby Panigale is priced at RM108,888 and is powered by a Superquadro, L-twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder, Desmodromic, liquid cooled engine. It produces 148hp at 10,750rpm and 99Nm of torque at 9,000rpm.

This is everything you need to know about the bike: (more…)

Watch and listen to the Ducati 899 Panigale

The all-new Ducati 899 Panigale will be officially launched in Malaysia tomorrow (October 12). Before that though, a group of European and American journalists were given the opportunity to ride the beast around Imola, Italy. Watch how easy it is to maneuver the bike through the tight circuit in the rain, and listen to that glorious engine. The new 899 takes over from the 848, and will be Ducati’s latest entry level sports bike. Click the jump to watch the video. (more…)

The Beast Escapes – New KTM 1290 Teaser

The new KTM 1290 is one of the most anticipated new bikes from the Austrian bike builder in recent months. By the sound of it, and the way it tears up the streets of Malaga in Spain and the smooth tarmac of Ascari, it seems to be very much worth the wait as well. Click the jump and turn up your speakers. (more…)

Beating the lights, should it be made legal?

The American state of Nevada has apparently made it legal for motorcyclists, mopeds, cyclists and three-wheelers to run a red light.

It was found that traffic light sensors sometimes do not detect motorcyclists, leaving them stranded at red for a long time. These bikers or cyclists then have to wait for a car to arrive to trigger the sensor for the light to turn green. This increases the waiting time by at least 3 or 4 times. However, the new law requires riders to wait for two light cycles before they can ride off. (more…)