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Art of Speed 2024 – The Biggest and Boldest Yet

The 13^th Annual Art Of Speed 2024 (AOS 2024) was held at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park, Serdang (MAEPS) from 27 – 28 July 2024. And of course, it has grown from its humble beginning to the biggest and boldest motor show, regardless of its overall custom culture theme. And, it has gone fully international.

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Art Of Speed’s tradition of various international guests together with a showcase of customized vehicles from overseas has always been one of the main highlights that draws both visitors and fans alike.

This year’s distinguished guests include:

Shige Suganuma, Shinotsuka “NATQQ” Michihisa & Hey Murakamii from MOONEYES, Japan
Professional Japanese Drifter Daigo Saito from Fat Five Racing
Katie’s Customs, Japan featuring a custom Vincent Black Shadow motorcycle
STOOP Motorcycles, Japan – featuring a custom Harley-Davidson Panhead
EVILACT, Japan featuring a custom 1947 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead EL
Nigel Petrie from Engineered To Slide, Australia
Spinny, Thailand – Best European Custom Bike Winner at Bangkok Hot Rod Show 2024
Little Boy Cycles, Thailand – Best of Show Winner at Bangkok Hot Rod Show 2024
Dino Dalle Carbonare & Alexander Iain from Speedhunters.com, Global
ONE LOW, Masashi Tasaki; Japan
Tengku Djan Ley, The Malaysian Prince of Drift
Makoto from Makoto M&K Custom Signs, Japan
2 Percenter, Japan
Masanari Kobyashi, Japan
Burnout Magazine, Japan
Vibes magazine, Japan
Ignite magazine, Thailand
Cynar, Japan
Mow, Australia
Choppajoop, Singapore
Sixty Sick Paintlab, Indonesia (a collective group of 15 pinstripe artists)
Fahmi Freeflow, Indonesia
Mill Art, Indonesia
Pinman, Thailand
Irvine Jasta, Indonesia
Cherry Bomb Pin-Up Parlour, Singapore
Bangkok Hot Rod Show, Thailand
Mooneyes Bangkok, Thailand
Kustomfest, Indonesia
Borneo Kustom Show, Brunei
BBQ Ride, Indonesia
Wicked Wallop, Singapore
Ya Seat, Thailand
Wheelspin, Thailand
Von Dutch, Indonesia

This year’s Art of Speed Invitational Bike Build Off 2024 featured 10 talented builders competing to wow the jury selection and public choice. The overall jury pick winner and public choice were unanimously awarded to Irwann Cheng from FNG Works with their amazing RXZ Twin Boss V2. FNG Works took home a RM5,000 cash prize for the public choice and will have their custom bike shipped to Japan for the 32^nd Annual MOONEYES Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show 2024 as the jury pick winner.

The 2nd Official Hot Wheels Collectors Convention Malaysia was once again held at Hall C for fans and collectors of the die-cast brand. AOS 2024 marked the launch of the first ever convention exclusive die-cast model from Mattel factory for Malaysia together with Hot Wheels Design Manager – Vehicles, Dwayne Vance.

AOS 2024 also marked a special collaboration with Selangor FC (SFC) in support of SFC’s campaign; “Stop The Violence” crossing over from football to automotive lifestyle. Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari attended the event on Sunday to officiate the collaboration and was given a special tour of AOS 2024.

Other AOS 2024 activities included:

Roda Rumble 2024 – Two Wheels Gathering & Outdoor Festival supported by Retro Mania
La Cultura – Malaysia’s Chicano Culture Appreciation Gathering, which includes a fashion display of Cholo and Chicano style, Dance and DJ show, and more
Food Park food vendors and trucks
Automotive flea market
Product launching on stage
Test Ride Zone for bike (Royal Enfield, Vespa, Aprilia, Triumph, Lambretta, Harley-Davidson, and more)

Instead of the usual outdoor festival, this year the SoundCircus Takeover returned as an indoor experience in Hall A. The SoundCircus Takeover line-up included Spider, Gerhana Ska Cinta, Salam Musik, Jemson X Forcesparkbois, Slatan, 53 Universe and many more.

Last but not least was the crowd favourite lucky draw giveaway. On Saturday, the giveaway was for ONE (1) paid Japan trip to the 32nd Annual MOONEYES Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show 2024. The lucky winner of the Japan trip was awarded to Fitri Wahyudi B Suparno. On Sunday the grand prize for AOS 2024 was ONE (1) modified Honda Jazz in collaboration between AOS X QARTEL TV. This year’s lucky winner of the giveaway was awarded to Muhammad Farish B Mohd Fadzil.

The Best of Show motorcycle winner will win a package trip to the 32^nd Annual MOONEYES Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show 2024 as the Guest of Honour.

AOS SPECIAL AWARD

BEST OF SHOW MOTORCYCLE

Winner : PA’DIN MUSA – Malaysia

Vehicle model : HARLEY-DAVIDSON SHOVELHEAD 1969

INVITATIONAL BIKE BUILD OFF

Abah & Sons (Padin Musa)
Nodie Cycles
Acid Welding
Zuhalfast
RGF
Flying Loser
Chaos Customs
FNG Works
Hills Angels
Son of Abdul

PUBLIC CHOICE AWARD

Winner : FNG WORKS – IRWANN CHENG

Vehicle model: RXZ TWIN BOSS V2

JURY PICK WINNER

Winner : FNG WORKS – IRWANN CHENG

Vehicle model : RXZ TWIN BOSS V2

CUSTOM KINGS BY HARLEY-DAVIDSON

First Runner Up : NORKHAIRI – Malaysia

Winner : KHAIRUL AZIMIN – Malaysia

List of AOS2024 winners:

BEST MARKETPLACE

Winner : NANOSTIX – Malaysia

BEST DISPLAY CAR

Winner : BWB – Malaysia

BEST DISPLAY MOTORCYCLE

Winner : HILLS ANGELS – Malaysia

Invited Guest Pick

MOONEYES PICK

Winner : ART GARAGE – Malaysia

EVILACT PICK & KUSTOMFEST PICK

Winner : HILLS ANGEL – Invitational Bike Build Off – Malaysia

STOOP MC PICK, LITTLE BOY CYCLES PICK, CHOPPAJOOP PICK, MASANARI PICK, ROUGH CRAFT PICK & BANGKOK HOT ROD PICK

Winner : PA’DIN MUSA – Malaysia

KATIE’S CUSTOM PICK

Winner : FNG WORKS – RXZ TWIN BOSS V2 – Malaysia

ONE LOW PICK

Winner : ASEP AHMAD ISKANDAR – ART OF SPEED FESTIVAL DIRECTOR

SPINNY PICK, MR. PINMAN PICK, MOONEYES BANGKOK PICK & IGNITE BKK PICK

Winner : 1968 ANGELS – HILLS ANGELS – Malaysia

ENGINEERED TO SLIDE PICK

Winner : ALEX LIEW – Malaysia

BURNOUT MAGAZINE PICK

Winner : 1950 CHEVY TRUCK – Thailand

THE KALIFORNIA PICK PICK

Winner : 1941 DODGE TRUCK – Thailand

VIBES MAGAZINE PICK

Winner : 1993 LIL’ BOOGIE – HILLS ANGELS – Malaysia

COM PICK

Winner : HOSNI MUBARAK – Malaysia

DAIGO SAITO PICK

Winner : ACID WELDING – Malaysia

WICKED WALLOP PICK

Winner : SHAMAN – Malaysia

BORNEO KUSTOMSHOW PICK

Winner : AZIZAN – CHAOS CUSTOM – Malaysia

SIXTY SICK PAINT LAB PICK

Winner : RUSTY FACTORY – Malaysia

WHEELSPIN PICK

Winner : 1948 RUN HONEY RUN – HILLS ANGELS – Malaysia

Partner Pick

NO EQUAL PICK

Winner : NIGEL PETRIE – ENGINEREED TO SLIDE

IGL COATINGS PICK

Winner : REINIER KISWANSURIZK – Malaysia

MATTEL CONTINENTAL ASIA SDN BHD PICK

Winner : MUHAMAD REDUAN SAMNSUDIN – Malaysia

HAUSBOOM PICK

Winner : EAST GHOST MC – Malaysia

HARLEY-DAVIDSON Malaysia PICK

Winner : HILLS ANGELS – SHOW & SHINE – Malaysia

VESPA PICK

Winner : ABAH & SONS – SHOW & SHINE – Malaysia

ROYAL ENFIELD PICK & TRIUMPH PICK

Winner : 1959 CHORRTORRO – Malaysia

LAMBRETTA PICK

Winner : THUNDER MOTORCYCLES BOOTH – China

NANOSTIX PICK

Winner : ROBERT MIDDLETON – Malaysia

MONSTER PICK

Winner : IGL COATINGS X FAT JOE’S PRESTIGE TOUCH- Malaysia

AOS2024 Show & Shine winners

LOWRIDER CATEGORY

BEST OF LOWRIDER – 12″, 16″ & 20″ WHEEL LOWRIDER

Winner : SHAM ENERGYCOM – DOUBLE DICE CREW – Malaysia

BEST OF LOWRIDER – 24″, 26″ & OPEN WHEEL LOWRIDER & LIMOUSIN

Winner : MAT TOPO – DOUBLE DICE CREW – Malaysia

BEST OF BMX

Winner : MEGAT PANJI ALAM – Malaysia

BEST OF FABRICATION

Winner : RAISYA KIDD – DOUBLE DICE CREW – Malaysia

BEST PAINT

Winner : SAHRIL SALLEH – Malaysia

BEST LIVERY DESIGN

Winner : ASYRAF – DOUBLE DICE CREW – Malaysia

AUTOMOBILE

BEST OF CLASSIC EURO

Winner : FAROIB AUTOSPORT – Malaysia

BEST OF MODERN EURO

Winner : VOX – Malaysia

BEST OF USA

Winner : SHAMAN – Malaysia

BEST OF JDM PRE 1998

Winner : TOMMY – Malaysia

BEST OF JDM ABOVE 1998

Winner : CREZTA – Malaysia

BEST OF NATIONAL HEROES

Winner : AMER HARRIS – Malaysia

BEST OF RADIKAL

Winner : NOISY BOY – Thailand

BEST OF VW AIR-COOLED

Winner : ART GARAGE – Malaysia

BEST OF RACE CAR

Winner : WING HIN – Malaysia

BEST OF ADVENTURE

Winner : MOHD FAIZ ALI – Malaysia

BEST OF PICKUP

Winner : BAY BWB – Malaysia

BEST OF WAGON

Winner : AXLED GARAGE – Malaysia

BEST OF VAN

Winner : EDDY NEO – Malaysia

BEST OF STANCE

Winner : EDRY AMYRUL – Singapore

BEST OF K CAR

Winner : WAN IBRAHIM WAN HASSAN – Malaysia

BEST OF OPEN CLASS

Winner : HAZUAR FROM BIG CAT CUSTOM – Malaysia

BEST OF WILD COLOUR

Winner : PRAJAK TANTIKULWIJIT – Thailand

BEST INTERIOR

Winner : ART GARAGE – Malaysia

BEST ENGINE BAY

Winner : TOMMY – Malaysia

BEST RIM SET

Winner : ADY BWB – Malaysia

BEST LOWERED

Winner : TOM CLASSIC – Thailand

BEST LIVERY DESIGN

Winner : MUUHAMMAD FIKRIE – Malaysia

BEST OF ENGINEERING

Winner : FAROIB AUTOSPORT – Malaysia

BEST OF FABRICATION

Winner : HAZUAR FROM BIG CAT CUSTOM – Malaysia

BEST PAINT

Winner : REJAB AUTOSPA – Malaysia

MOTORCYCLE

BEST OF CHOPPER ABOVE 401CC

Winner : PA’DIN MUSA – Malaysia

BEST OF CHOPPER BELOW 400CC

Winner : KHAIRUL AMEER, BRAIN HUNDRED – Malaysia

BEST OF CAFE RACER BELOW 400CC

Winner : HUZAIL ANAQI – Malaysia

BEST OF JAP STYLE & TRACKER ABOVE 401CC

Winner : RUSTY FACTORY – Malaysia

BEST OF JAP STYLE & TRACKER BELOW 400CC

Winner : RUSTY FACTORY – Malaysia

BEST OF MODERN HARLEY-DAVIDSON

Winner : MAF14 AIRBRUSH STUDIO – Malaysia

BEST OF CLASSIC HARLEY-DAVIDSON

Winner : EAST GHOST MC – Malaysia

BEST OF CLASSIC SCOOTER

Winner : NAZRAN ASFAHIM – Malaysia

BEST OF MODERN SCOOTER

Winner : MEOR AMIR FAIZAL – Malaysia

BEST OF RETRO JAPANESE

Winner : MOHAMMED FITRI ABDUL – Malaysia

BEST OF CLASSIC CONTINENTAL

Winner : AZBEDER CYCLEWORK – Malaysia

BEST OF MODIFIED CONTINENTAL

Winner : 1959 CHORRTORO – Malaysia

BEST OF ALL MAKES MODERN BIKE

Winner : RUDY GTB – LARRY TONNKA – Malaysia

BEST OF TWIN SHOCK CHOPPER

Winner : RUSTY FACTORY – Malaysia

BEST OF FABRICATION

Winner : PA’DIN MUSA – Malaysia

BEST TANK DESIGN

Winner : SHOIRAZI SALLEH – Singapore

BEST PAINT

Winner : MOHD NAIM – Malaysia

BEST LIVERY DESIGN

Winner : JANDAL 68 – Malaysia

For more information about this event, please visit www.artofspeedmy.com or www.facebook.com/ArtOfSpeedMY/

13th Art of Speed 2024 photo gallery

Yamaha MT-09 First Yamaha to Receive Y-AMT Auto Transmission

Following the unveiling of the Yamaha Y-AMT (Yamaha Automatic Manual Transmission) last month, the MT-09 will be the first Yamaha motorcycle to receive the feature.

Yamaha says base specifications of the upcoming bike with the new option will remain the same. The Y-AMT system enables the rider to shift gears via handlebar-mounted buttons, or leave it to the system to sort out gear changes automatically. The functions are similar to Honda’s Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), but the Y-AMT system does not have dual clutches. Another similarity is the deletion of the clutch and gear levers.

Gear shifting is controlled by two electric actuators, in place of the rider’s left hand and left foot. The system weighs 2.8kg and is slim enough without increasing the bike’s width.

The Y-AMT is not the first Yamaha automatic transmission (apart from scooters with CVTs, of course), as the the manufacturer had equipped the 2007 FJR1300A with the YCC-S (Yamaha Chip Controlled Shift). It uses an automatic hydraulic clutch and the rider changes gears through a finger operated gear lever.

New Heavy Gray Metallic You Colour for 2024 Honda Gold Wing Tour

There is a new colour called the Heavy Gray Metallic You colourway for the 2024 Honda Gold Wing Tour.

What else is there to say about the Honda Gold Wing except to throw superlatives at it? It is the bike that defines the luxury touring motorcycle. It may look ungainly, but ride it just once and you will fall in love with its engine’s smoothness and ease of controls. The comfort is a given: It is like your favourite IKEA leather couch on two wheels. You can stuff almost everything into its luggage cases. There are plenty of infotainment features and buttons you can play with at stop lights. And, the latest version is one of the most beautiful motorcycles ever created. We call it “The Two-Wheeled Honda Accord.”

Okay, okay, it looks like we are getting carried away here. Let us take a look at the features.

Highlights:

Horizontally-opposed six-cylinder (flat-six), 1833cc, SOHC, 24-valve engine.
It produces 93kW (124.7hp) of peak power at 5,500 RPM and 170Nm of maximum torque. Yes, it is tuned for torque to carry all those stuff and two riders.

The engine’s power is channeled through a third generation 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) that produces buttery smooth gear changes.
Total luggage space of 61 liters.

7-inch TFT display with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth connectivity.
Throttle-By-Wire (TBW) with 4 riding modes: TOUR, SPORT, ECON, and RAIN.

Electrically adjustable electric windscreen.
Full LED lighting and auto-cancelling indicators.

Idling Stop and Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) on DCT mode.

The 2024 Honda Gold Wing Tour in Heavy Gray Metallic You is priced from RM212,888 excluding road tax, insurance, and registration. Boon Siew Honda offers two years or 20,000 manufacturing warranty, whichever comes first. For more information, please go to www.hondabigbike.com.my or visit the nearest Honda BigWing near you. Customers may also reach us via our toll-free number at 1-800-88-3993 to speak to their customer relations representative.

2024 Honda Gold Wing Tour in Heavy Gray Metallic You

2024 SM Sport 110R – New Features, Colours

Mforce Bike Holdings Sdn. Bhd. has launched the 2024 SM Sport 110R, with new features, and colours and graphics options.

The new graphics and colours are easily classified as Green, Red, and Light Blue. Base selling price for the bike is RM4,199.00, excluding registration and road tax.

Features:

Single-cylinder, four-stroke, 2-valve, 109cc engine which produces 5.0kW (6.7hp) at 7,500 RPM and 7.6Nm of torque at 4,500 RPM.

4-speed Rotary Gear shift system.

LED lighting and DRL (daytime running light).

Disc brake at the front, drum at the rear.

Alloy rims and tubeless tyres.

Underseat storage space.

USB phone charger.

The bike is suitable for the daily rider who wants a no frills motorcycle, with a manual gearbox instead of a scooter.

It is now available at MForce authorised distributors throughout Malaysia. Buyers can enjoy a two year warranty or 20,000km (whichever comes first). Users can also purchase original parts via MForce’s online platform.

2024 SM Sport 110R Photo Gallery

5 New Things with the 2025 Ducati Panigale V4

The 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 has been revealed, sending Ducatistis into a frenzy. Us included.

As with each revision, Ducati has thrown everything into this one, sans the Desmosedici GP engine. The list eye-watering long and some of these features require full articles to be written for each of them, so we have summed it up into a list of 5 new things.

1. New styling

The 2025 Ducati Panigale V4’s design was inspired by the subliminal and world-conquering Ducati 916.

They then added new aerodynamic and ergonomic solutions derived from the Desmosedici GP.
A new central air intake hidden under the chin, and the seat is wider and longer to provide more room for the rider.

The new fairing reduces aerodynamic resistance by 4% and keeps the rider in a bubble of calm air.
The wings are double-profiled and provides the same amount of downforce as the previous model’s.

The mudguard’s shape has also been revised to provide better cooling air to the oil cooler.

2. New ergonomics

The riding position was developed with the objectives of integrating the rider into the bike’s aerodynamics and improving control of the bike.

The revision results in greater roominess, and additionally the deep recess in the upper part of the tank avoids interference with the chin guard of the helmet.
The rear area of the tank, combined with the side covers and the shape of the seat, better supports the rider during braking, entering and cornering phases, making it easier for the rider to anchor himself.

The footrests have been moved 10 mm inwards, increasing ground clearance and improving aerodynamic penetration.

3. New chassis

Franceso Bagnaia set a lap time of 1m35.8s on a Panigale V4 during the Race of Champions at Misano in 2022, which was only exactly 4 seconds slower than the 1m31.8s on his Desmosedici GP.

Ducati Corse requested new stiffness targets for the frame and swingarm.
So, Ducati’s engineers revised the frame’s lateral stiffness to maintain grip at lean angles now over 60°(!).

It is also lighter at 3.47kg compared to the previous 4.2kg.
This revised frame is mated with a new forged double-sided swingarm dubbed the Ducati Hollow Symmetrical Swingarm.

The swingarm reduces lateral stiffness by 37% and is 2.7kg lighter than the previous single-sided version.
The V4 S receives forged aluminium alloy wheels that weigh only 2.95kg for the front and 4.15kg for the rear.

Third generation electronically controlled Öhlins NPX/TTX suspensions of the Panigale V4 S.
The new 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 is the first motorcycle to be equipped with the new Brembo HypureTM front brake callipers. They are lighter by 60 grams per pair.

Another important world premiere is the Race eCBS system, developed by Bosch in collaboration with Ducati. This system needs an entire article dedicated to it!

4. Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO)

The system simulates the input of over 70 sensors, according to electronic control strategies.

The 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 is equipped with the complete package of electronic controls: Ducati Traction Control DVO, Ducati Slide Control, Ducati Wheelie Control DVO, Ducati Power Launch DVO, Engine Brake Control and Ducati Quick Shift 2.0.
The DQS 2.0 system uses a strategy based solely on the angular position sensor of the gear drum, thus being able to use a gear shift rod without microswitches.

5. MotoGP dashboard

A completely new 6.9-inch dashboard placed in such a way it does not interfere with the rider’s vision.

The protective glass uses Optical Bonding technology to ensure optimal readability on a black background even during the day.
New Track display on the dashboard to display parameters such as g-Meter, Power & Torque, Lean Angle.

The Info Mode Track uses the DDL data acquisition system which utilised GPS and developed together with specialist 2D.

In a nutshell

These are just the main points for the new 2025 Ducati Panigale V4. We shall delve into each point soon, so stay tuned!

2025 Ducati Panigale V4 Photo Gallery

New Colours for 2024 Honda Rebel

Boon Siew Honda Sdn. Bhd. (BSH) has announced two additional new colours for the 2024 Honda Rebel (also known as the CMX500) called Mat Laurel Green Metallic and Seal Silver Metallic. This brings the available colour options to three, including the existing Mat Gunpowder Black Metallic.

Highlights

The engine remains untouched, hence it is still the 471cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin which delivers 43Nm of torque at 6,500 RPM and 34kW (45.6hp) of maximum power at 8,500 RPM.

It is of course fed by Honda’s long-standing PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection) system, which the manufacturer says helps to save fuel, and reduce emissions, among several other benefits.

The powerplant is tuned for strong low and midrange torque, instead of maximum power befitting its cruiser role.
All-around LED lighting, with a round headlight.

Dual channel ABS as a standard feature.
The speedometer is set in a 100mm dial with a negative LCD display and white backlight which displays gear position and fuel consumption.

The “peanut” tank holds 11.2 litres of fuel.

Price and availability

The 2024 Honda Rebel sells from RM33,899 excluding road tax, insurance, and registration. It is now available at all Honda BigWing dealers now.

Boon Siew Honda provides a two year or 20,000 manufacturing warranty, whichever comes first. Please visit https://hondabigbike.com.my or call their toll free number at 1-800-88-3993 for more information.