bikes Archives

Bikesrepublic

bikes

Baby Panigale – Ducati 899 coming soon!

It was coming and we all knew it, we just didn’t know when. We’re talking about the new baby Panigale, the 899, and now we know that it is coming soon.

See that picture at the top? Can you tell what’s different? The single-sided swing-arm is gone, and in place of that is the double-sided Swingarm of course.

The Panigale, being Ducati’s flagship, features the company’s trademark single-sided swingarm, but almost all of Ducati’s entry-level models feature the double-sided swingarm instead. (more…)

2014 Kawasaki Z1000SX spotted in Norway

Here are the first images of Kawasaki’s new-for-2014 Z1000SX caught virtually undisguised during a photo shoot session. These images posted on Norwegian website tv2.no were reportedly snapped by a couple who were happened to be travelling along the country’s infamous Atlantic Highway during the shoot. (more…)

MV Agusta F3 800 revealed

Italian sports bike makers MV Agusta have revealed their latest creation, the F3 800. Essentially, it is the 800cc version of its F3 675 released in 2011, utilising the same 798cc three-cylinder powerplant available in the Rivale and Brutale 800 models. (more…)

Win your dream bike with Shell Advance

Starting from June 1 until August 15, Shell Advance motorcycle oils will be running its latest global campaign called ‘Win The Ride of Your Choice’ for its Malaysian customers. (more…)

BMW Malaysia unveil new R1200 GS

BMW Motorrad Malaysia has expanded its GS model line up offering for Malaysia by launching its new R1200 GS model recently. Offering superior dynamic handling capabilities, the R1200 GS features several advanced features that promises enhanced touring sustainability and increased performance. (more…)

Ducati Malaysia opens first dealership

Ducati Malaysia (Next Bike Sdn Bhd) have begun their new nationwide expansion plan recently by opening its first dealership in Sungai Buloh. Present to launch Ducati Welly Sungai Buloh were Ducati Asia Pacific commercial director Pierfrancessco Scalzo, accompanied by Naza Two Wheels Division vice president Nik Danial Nik Mahmood. (more…)

Honda Wave 110 launch and test ride

Malaysian Honda motorcycles manufacturer and distributor Boon Siew Honda Sdn Bhd presented its brand new Wave 110 moped earlier this week. We took a closer look at Honda’s latest affordable offering for the masses that carries the tagline “Satu untuk semua” (One for all). (more…)

BMW Motorrad unveils Concept 90

To mark the sub-brand’s 90th anniversary, BMW Motorrad unveiled the stunningly crafted Concept 90 café racer at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este in Lake Como, Italy. (more…)

Naked S1000RR prototype spotted

Image: Motociclismo.it

A BMW Motorrad prototype has been spotted testing recently in Italy. Sources report that this could be the firm’s upcoming naked ‘streetfighter’ version of the BMW S1000RR. (more…)

MV Agusta F3 800 coming in June

Italian superbikes maker MV Agusta will reportedly debuts an 800cc version of the F3 in sometime in June. The bike will developed based on the firms 2012 model, the F3 675 (pictured) to speed up its development time. (more…)

Husqvarna ‘reunite’ with Husaberg

The troubled Husqvarna brand’s story has developed further as owners Pierer Industries AG announced the formation of Husqvarna Sportmotorcycle GmbH. The reorganised Husqvarna brand will now be based in Austria and would begin production utilising building technologies developed by Husaberg. (more…)

WSBK: Chaz Davies spends time in wind tunnel

Prior to this weekend’s World Superbike Championship (WSB) round in Monza, Italy, team BMW Motorrad Goldbet rider Chaz Davies reportedly spent some time in BMW’s wind tunnel recently. Part of his pre-race homework, the Welshman was in the high speed wind tunnel facility working on his aerodynamics with the S1000RR race bike ahead of the race. (more…)