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Vespa Malaysia Expands 3S Concept Store To Johor Bahru

Didi Group proudly announced the opening of Vespa Malaysia latest showroom in Skudai, Johor in partnership with Ng Brothers Motor (Vespa Skudai).

The 3S showroom carries full range of the iconic brand which carries a comprehensive range of products including a customer service centre.

The launch of Vesa Skudai (Ng Brothers Motor) marks a big step into expanding the Vespa branding throughout the country as it is the first Vespa 3S showroom in Johor Bahru.

“I would like to thank and congratulate Ng Brothers Motor (Vespa Skudai) for introducing and carrying the Vespa brand in Johor, which will help us to further strengthen our positioning and boost our presence in Malaysia.

“The opening of Vespa Skudai also reflects the strengthening of the distribution network of Vespa in Malaysia” said Mr Rewi Hamid Bugo, Chairman, Didi Resources Sdn Bhd.

To celebrate the momentous occasion, a total of 150 Vespa owners also got together to celebrate the official launch of Vespa Skudai, that also adopted the new Vespa showroom corporate identity.

Vespa owners in Johor Bahru drop by Vespa Skudai located at 33, Jalan Pakis 1, Taman Sri Pulai, Johor Bahru, Johor.

Castrol Malaysia Kicks Off Hari Mekanik Malaysia 2022 on March 18

Castrol Malaysia is back for the fourth consecutive year to celebrate Castrol Hari Mekanik Malaysia (HMM) on March 18, 2022.

For 2022, Castrol will kick off the annual event with a unique theme, ‘The Game Changer’, in honour of our local heroes who saves vehicle owners’ life on day to day basis.

Hari Mekanik Malaysia is an extension of Castrol’s effort in paying tribute to the mechanics in Malaysia that served as a backbone of the brand for many years.

According to Castrol Malaysia, the HMM 2022 will be a fully virtual event experience that includes a media contest, jersey giveaways, and engagement with KOLs.

HMM 2022 will also be recognized as the most significant campaign ever as the event will collaborate with the English Premier League (EPL).

Regarded as the most-watched football league globally, the EPL is broadcasted in 212 territories to 643 million homes, with a TV audience of 4.7 billion.

The aim is to explore the dynamics of mechanics and footballers as kindred spirits who share the same drive and hard work to strive for success and achieve their goals.

Castrol hopes the new collaboration could alleviate the love and respect that Malaysian have for our mechanics.

Castrol Malaysia will also giveaway exclusive Catrol X EPL merchandise, including jerseys, caps, and flasks.

Participants will need to snap a photo of themselves in their favourite football jersey or Castrol t-shirt with their car or bike and the background of any Castrol-branded workshop.

Participants will need to post the photo on Facebook or Instagram with the caption of thanking their mechanic. Most liked Facebook and Instagram posts with the hashtags #CastrolHariMekanik and #CastrolEPL will win an exclusive Castrol X EPL merchandise.

OFFICIAL: 2022 Suzuki GSX-R150, GSX-S150 & Raider R150 Fi Now In Malaysia – From RM8,173

The highly anticipated 150cc motorcycle from Suzuki Malaysia is finally here, in the form of Suzuki GSX-R150, GSX-S150 and Raider R150 Fi.

The three new models is the first small capacity range from Suzuki Malaysia after the changed of ownership.

Despite all three bikes offers something different than one another, the GSX-R150, GSX-S150 and Raider R150 Fi shares the same power mill.

All three features Suzuki 147.3cc single-cylinder DOHC with liquid-cooled engine.

However, while the GSX-R150 and GSX-S150 makes the same 19hp @ 10,500rpm and 14Nm @ 9,000rpm, the underbone Raider R150 Fi pumps 18hp and 13.8Nm at lower rpm (500rpm less).

Nevertheless, all three models features telescopic front fork, 17-inch wheels, single petal disc (front and rear), LED lights, GSX-S1000-inspired digital LCD instrument cluster, hazard lights, and electric starter with one push function.

The GSX-R150 is also the heaviest at 131kg – 1kg less on the naked GSX-S150 – while the Raider R150 Fi weighs at just 109kg.

While the GSX-S150 and Raider R150 Fi gets new shutter key system, the GSX-R150 features smart key function (keyless).

According to Suzuki Malaysia, the GSX-R150, GSX-S150 and Raider R150 Fi is priced at RM11,329, RM10,289 and RM8,173 respectively.

Honda’s Second Teaser Exposed The Hawk 11 Side Profile, Kind Of

At the moment, we know that Honda plans to unveil the all-new Hawk 11 at the Annual Osaka Motorcycle Show on March 19, 2022.

So far, we also know the Hawk 11 will feature the widely used 1,084cc parallel-twin engine that’s also found in the CRF1100L Africa Twin, NT1100 and Rebel 1100.

Honda was also kind enough to showcase what the front end will look like in its first teaser.

However, the second teaser is much more enticing, as the Japanese manufacturer revealed the front fascia and the side profile.

Although the entire video was shown in a dark environment, you could see some exciting features.

Firstly, the video showed a glimpse of a Honda decal on the fuel tank, satin-finished metal accents, metal-like rear subframe with Hawk 11 decal on it.

The short video also showcased what the saddle would look like, but it’s so dark you can’t see the exact finishing used.

Although everything else remains a secret, the Hawk 11 is undoubtedly one of the bikes to look out for in 2022.

Nevertheless, if you can’t wait until the official unveiling, you can always refer to Young-Machine render image – which we think looks eerily similar to the actual thing.

With less than two weeks to go before the official debut, stay tuned as we will bring the latest update on the upcoming Hawk 11.

2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT Gets Recalled Due To Faulty Throttle Grip

Yamaha Motor Corporation USA issued a recall notice for some of the 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT.

The vehicle safety recall is due to a faulty throttle grip that could break if the grip is used to pull up the bike after lying on its side.

The breakage could lead to a restricted throttle movement, affecting the rider’s input and subsequently increasing the risk of a crash.

It is estimated that 453 bikes are affected by the recall produced between February 15, 2021, to July 8, 2021.

Meanwhile, a possible warning that the rider might notice is an unexpected resistance when applying throttle and a potential slow return to idle when the throttle is released.

Yamaha advises that affected owners should not ride the motorcycle until proper service is performed.

FIM Suspends Russian And Belarusian Riders From International Two-Wheel Racing

The recent Russian invasion of Ukraine has triggered numerous sanctions by nationwide governmental bodies and private firms.

Automotive manufacturers have also stopped shipments of new motorcycles and cars to Russia.

The heavy sanctions extend to the world of sport, with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) calling for the ban of Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials on February 28, 2022.

As the invasion is about to enter its third week, more organizations have stood out against the Russian Federation, including the FIM.

In a recent response, FIM has suspended Russian and Belarusian riders from competing in any international two-wheeled competitions, including the FIM Motocross World Championship (MXGP).

As a result, Russian rider Vsevolod Brylyako, who managed to qualify P19 for the Mantua GP, was informed not to participate in the series until further notice.

The suspension also applies to all Russian Motorcycle Federation (RMF) and Belarusian Federation of Motorcycle Sports (BFMS) officials, experts, members and agents.

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