Despite reports of financial difficulties, staff layoffs, and the exit of two of its founders, Mission Motors appears to have rebooted itself as Mission Motorcycles. The firm recently posted a Tweet, accompanied with an image on its site teasing its production-ready Mission R electric superbike. (more…)
A 300cc version of the Honda CBR250R is reportedly ready to be released sometime in September this year. According to sources, the larger capacity version could perhaps be Honda’s response to rival Kawasaki’s Ninja 300 model. (more…)
Renowned Austrian bikes brand KTM have confirmed plans to introduce its E-SPEED electric scooter into its line up for 2015. The orange-liveried firm’s upcoming 1290 Super Duke is also reportedly inching closer towards production. (more…)
The North Yorkshire Police services in the UK recently sent a motorcyclist to jail for eight months after the rider boasted about his speed on an online biker’s forum and lied to the police about it. (more…)
The horrific crash that took place this past Saturday along the Federal Highway is still fresh in our minds. But it will not take more than a week or two for the news to wither away into the past to be forgotten. Which is exactly the problem, we forget!
This is not the first example of us forgetting our tragedies, it has happened countless times. These tragedies, as sad and horrific as they may be, provide a unique opportunity to learn and educate ourselves.
Why did it happen? What caused it? Is it human error or mechanical? Is there a fault with the road design? Do we lack signage? Is there adequate lighting?
These are just some of the questions we need to be asking, but I’m not saying that we don’t. Perhaps we do, but like a three year old child, we often lose interest before we get the answers. (more…)
All three bikes are now available for viewing and purchase nationwide at authorised Boon Siew Honda dealerships. The NC700S will retail starting from RM49,888 whilst the NC700X is priced from RM53,988. The Integra maxi scooter on the hand carries a retail starting price of RM64,688. (more…)
Renowned Austrian bikes maker KTM recently joined in on the zero emissions bandwagon, unveiling its Freeride E electric enduro production bike not too long ago at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show. (more…)
The European association of motorcycles manufacturers or ACEM recently welcomed its newest member, French carmaker Renault. But there’s a catch; the French carmaker has no intentions of producing two-wheeled products anytime soon. Strange move? Maybe not. (more…)
Before we proceed, let’s get one thing straight, a motard is a class of bike that is a cross-breed between a road-going bike and a dirt bike. It uses regular street tyres instead of dirt types, features a high ground clearance, and requires an upright seating position. Unlike a proper supersports or cruiser, motards are a totally different riding experience, and it can be as quick as any other depending on how brave the rider is. (more…)
Event : Aprilia Performance Lifestyle Day.
Date : 16th April 2013
Day : Tuesday
Time : 11am – 2pm
Venue : SIC. Pit #4,5 &6
Itinerary
10:00am – 10:30am – Registration & Refreshments Served
10:30am – 10:50am – Briefing
11:00am – 11:30am – NAZA Blade Track Session
11:35am – 2:00pm – APRC & Friends ( Open Bike )
2:00pm – Session Ends.
Total of participants:
1) APRC – 23 pax (RSV4, Dorsoduro, Shiver, Tuono V4)
2) Open Bikes – 32 pax (Honda, Suzuki , Kawasaki, Triumph, BMW, Yamaha & KTM)
3) NAZA Blade 250 & 650 – 20 pax
Veteran Israeli paramedic Eli Beer recently took centre stage at the TED Medical global conference, presenting the idea of his motorcycle-borne paramedic movement organisation called United Hatzalah. (more…)
All the track side shots from the Time Trial are available in the gallery below. We have combined shots from both the DCM and S1000RR & Friends sessions into one massive gallery with over 600 plus pictures. Enjoy.
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