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The 2014 Shell Advance Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix was officially launched a few hours ago with the announcement of the Malaysian Motogp Wildcard entry, Teregganu born Muhammad Hafiza Rofa by the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) CEO Razlan Razali in Sunway, Petaling Jaya.

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The 18-year-old Hafiza is currently competing in his debut Spanish CEV Repsol championship season with SIC-Ajo team. He will be join by four other Malaysian riders such as Zulfahmi Khairuddin and Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah.

The other two riders are Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman and Amirul Hafiq Azmi who are riding in the Moto2 and Moto3 categories respectively.”Our Malaysian riders have proven that they are capable of matching the world’s best riders in the past. They have done so well that Malaysian youngsters are now turning to them as role models and heroes instead of the foreign riders,” said Razlan.

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He added that he hopes when the riders compete in front of a massive home crowd next month, they will inspire and to deliver strong performance.

Happening on the weekend of 24 to 26 of October at the Sepang International Circuit, the event will also feature a Mega MotoCarnival which will feature 80trade and vending operators ranging from auto paraphernalia and accessories to clothing. On top of that, bike manufacturers will be displaying their latest products and machines.

Also announced was the giveaway prize which you are entitled to join and if lucky, win the giveaway bike which is a Benelli Century Racer 1130.

The Benelli Century Racer 1130 is a special edition bike made in conjunction of the 100 years of Benelli. The bike is propelled by a 1131cc, in-line three-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled engine that develops a maximum power of 129hp at 8500rpm and 110Nm torque at 5250rpm and mated to a six-speed transmission.
For more details, log on to www.sepangcircuit.com

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For the past few days the internet have been abuzz with the rumours that the next Ninja will come with a forced induction engine.

That rumour is now confirmed with Kawasaki releasing a sound clip on youtube of a bike accelerating hard and a chirp similar to a forced induction vehicle would have in between upshifts.

Screenshot of the video

All the rumours are based on Kawasaki’s showcase at the last Tokyo Motor Show where they revealed a concept supercharged inline-four engine.

Unfortunately except for the designation Ninja H2, just like a ninja, things are still clouded in mystery.

Click on the link below and go fuyo!

Ninja H2: Vol.2 Mysterious

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JPM Motorsports is calling on big bikers to join them and attempt the biggest bike gathering at the 2014 Summernats.

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Happening tomorrow morning 31st August at the Sepang International Circuit, bikers are encouraged to arrive and sign up for the record attempt starting from 8am to 9am at the South circuit entry point.

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After taking part with the parade ride on the circuit, bikers can roam the Summernats event.

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Apart from the various bikes and cars on display, there are also good deals to grab like Alpinestars riding gear or discounts up to 10percent on IPL Lights and up to 35percent for Osram bike lightbulbs.

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For more info visit:http://www.summernats.com.my/gallery_biggest_summernats_bike_gathering.php#.VAFOa4EZ7qA

Leaked emissions documents confirm that refreshed 2015 Yamaha R6 still retains a four-cylinder engine.

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A lady rider’s impressions of the newly launched Kawasaki Z250SL entry-level naked bike. (more…)

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