FIRST RIDE: KAWASAKI NINJA 1000 ROAD TEST

ROAD TEST: KAWASAKI NINJA 1000  Manufacturers are fond of saying their latest new model appeals to riders who have grown tired of sports bikes. But when Kawasaki say the NINJA 1000 (previous model was known as Z1000SX) appeals to former sports bike riders, I believe them. The NINJA 1000 is a bit like a step back […]

FIRST RIDE: TRACK TEST DUCATI 899 PANIGALE

DUCATI MALAYSIA had local motorcycle media all excited to test ride the new 899 Panigale at Sepang International Circuit just after Asia Ducati Week 2014 (ADW2014). And boy was I excited. Ironically my last ride on a Ducati in Sepang International Circuit was was back in October 2012 which was the 1199 Panigale. At first […]

ROAD TEST: 2014 HONDA CB650F

i-Moto’s exclusive road test the Honda CB650F We were eager to road test the all new Honda CB650F after i-Moto Media had a spin on the CB650F last Saturday at Welly Team Cycle Sdn Bhd. We got it for a road test today, but …… we had to test the CB650F real quick, so i gathered my riding […]

FIRST RIDE : 2014 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE

FIRST RIDE : 2014 KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE i-Moto test rides the wildest naked bike yet: 180 hp, 143 Newton Meter (Nm)  of torque, 190kg Nickname the “The Beast,” and its blend of 180 hp, light weight, and raised one-piece handlebar sounds like a recipe for uncontrollable wheelies and general craziness. So I’m not surprised […]

FIRST RIDE: HONDA CB650F

Welly Team Cycle Sdn Bhd held a test ride session for Honda fans. The all new CBR650F & CB650F reach the dealership and immediately bikers get to test ride this long awaited four cylinder 650cc machine. More than 140 bikers started arriving to Welly Team Cycle as early as 10am. Even morning showers did not […]

FIRST RIDE: 2013 APRILIA DORSODURO 1200

2013 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 Powerpacked SuperMoto! The idea of a street bike with dirt bike ergonomics has always been appealing to me, the 2013 Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 takes the idea of a supermoto bike and cranks it up to a “maximoto” level. Featuring a ride-by-wire 1197cc V-twin motor with a short-stroke configuration (each piston is […]

FIRST RIDE: KAWASAKI Z250SL

First Ride: Kawasaki Z250SL Those looking for an affordable motorcycle that is super zippy and super lightweight naked 250cc street bike will have much to cheer, in the form of Kawasaki Z250SL. This is the latest addition to the Z series comes in the form of a naked 250cc single-cylinder motorcycle that enthusiasts here have […]

FIRST RIDE: APRILIA CAPONORD 1200 ABS

Aprilia Caponord 1200 ABS Test Aprilia has re-entered the adventure touring market with a bike named the Caponord 1200 ABS Travel Pack. Designed by the irrepressible Miguel Galluzzi of Ducati Monster fame, the Caponord 1200 shows itself as a world-class sport bike set up for touring, along with the flexibility to wander down some easy […]

FIRST RIDE: THE SUPER-NAKED STORY: APRILIA TUONO V4R ABS

THE SUPER-NAKED STORY APRILIA TUONO V4R ABS Super-Naked class was unofficially found back in 2002 when Aprilia RSV Mille was stripped of its faring and added a one-piece and leaving its V-twin engine’s thunderous 130bhp output untouched. Three years ago a similarly uncompromising approach resulted in the Tuono V4R, which was based on the super-sports […]