It is said that the best partnerships makes things work, and the smoother the work, the stronger the partnership is. This was certainly true about recent and inaugural Allianz-BikesRepublic.com Motorcycle of the Year Awards 2025. Held at the Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur, it was the first time that such awards had been held for the two-wheel industry.
It was only made possible by Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad, who was the title sponsor the event.
Mr. Sean Wang, CEO of Allianz General said it best, “After more than a decade of being involved in the popular VOTY (Vehicle of the Year) awards, we are glad to now sponsor the Malaysian Motorcycle of the Year awards. This event will recognise and celebrate the achievements of motorcycle manufacturers in the country and provide riders with more insight into the various types of motorcycles out there in the market.”
Thanks to the partnership, there are now 11 motorcycles of various categories that are the best of the best in Malaysia. In turn, it will result in a better informed consumers when making their choices. The motorcycle industry players will also benefit from the awards, which goes beyond marketing the particular winning model. The awards will be an impetus for manufacturers to produce better motorcycles to again benefit the consumers and themselves.
The Malaysian Motorcycle Of The Year Overall Champion went to the Suzuki GSX-S1000GX. Other than that award, Suzuki also picked up the Touring Bike of The Year.
“We are absolutely thrilled and delighted to win this award. It was really an unexpected surprise and this is our first motorcycle award win. I am confident with this victory, our sales will shoot up and we will use this platform to market our brand further,” said Leong Kam Yew, Senior Manager, Sales and Marketing department, Suzuki Malaysia Sdn Bhd.
Beyond the Awards
The awards was not just about specific motorcycle models, however, as there were four categories to recognise companies and individuals as movers of the motorcycle industry. The Motorcycle Insurance Provider Of The Year award was won by Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad.
The MMOTY awards were judged by a panel of distinguished experts and enthusiasts including Keshy Dillon, a motoring journalist with over 18 years over experience in the industry, Datuk Captain Nik Huzlan, organiser of the iconic Rimba Raid, and former actor and motorcycle enthusiast, Jehan Miskin.
Title sponsors, Allianz General, offers the Allianz Motorcycle Plus coverage which has recently been enhanced to provide extensive coverage for both riders and pillion passengers at no additional cost. This plan is specifically designed for motorcycles with engine capacities of 250cc and below.
Key features include accident coverage which provides a benefit of RM10,000 in the event of death or permanent disability resulting from a road accident, roadside assistance – complimentary roadside assistance for distances up to a 50km roundtrip and under the Rahmah Insurance Initiative, Allianz Motorcycle Plus now offers a complimentary one-time flood relief of RM1,000 if the motorcycle is damaged due to flooding.
Allianz General is the number one general insurer in the industry with a market share of 14.6%.
You can refer to the Roll of Honour of the Allianz Bikes Republic Malaysian Motorcycle of the Year Awards 2025 here.
To learn more about Allianz Malaysia, visit:
Website: allianz.com.my
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