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While the race maybe the main event, it’s the sideshows that makes the local MotoGP different from the one every fans have been following on TV. (more…)

The Ducati 1199 Superleggera is peerless. It is basically a road-going replica of Ducati’s MotoGP race bikes. It is beautiful, meticulously detailed, and is built by the same guys who build Dovizioso and Crutchlow’s bikes during their down time from racing.

The concept Superleggera on the right, while its carbon-fibre, magnesium skeleton on the left.
The concept Superleggera on the right, while its carbon-fibre, magnesium skeleton on the left.

So one does not simply give up the chance to photograph the Superleggera when a chance is offered to you. And because we were not going to ride or mess around with a bike that costs about RM600,000, we photographed it indoors, pampered it with air-conditioning, and got some hot girls to rub it up gently. Those pictures however are for another time and place. (more…)

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WSBK’s organisers and governing bodies are now in search of a new spec-tyre supplier for the 2016 season onwards. (more…)

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Kawasaki Motors Malaysia made their presence felt in a big way in last weekend’s inaugural WSBK race in Sepang with its bikes parade that was reportedly 2,000-strong! (more…)

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Marco Melandri and Aprilia clinches double victory in WSBK’s inaugural outing in Sepang, Malaysia. (more…)

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Malaysian wildcard World Supersport (WSSP) entry Zaqhwan Zaidi ended the weekend with a respectable ninth place finish on Sunday in Sepang. (more…)

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Aprilia rider Sylvain Giuntoli dominates Superpole timesheets to clinch pole position ahead on Sunday’s Malaysian leg of the World Superbike Championship (WSBK). (more…)

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Saturday’s highlights maybe the SBK practice and ‘Superpole’ qualifying sessions, but for a select group, it was an afternoon they will never forget with a legendary racing name. (more…)

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The Malaysian Super Series (MSS) bikes once again took centrestage at the Sepang International Circuit today in conjunction with the weekend’s inaugural running of the WSBK race at the circuit. (more…)

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Malaysian wildcard rider Zaqhwan Zaidi made the nation proud today after successfully qualifying seventh for the World Supersport (WSSP) race tomorrow. (more…)

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We managed to briefly catch up with Malaysian SBK wildcard rider Zaqhwan Zaidi and his mentor Shahrol Yuzy earlier today after the day’s practice sessions. (more…)

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A festive night out welcoming the Aprilia Racing Team prior to this weekend’s Malaysian leg of the WSBK Championship. (more…)

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