Author: Mohan K Ramanujam
Recent reports by certain Malaysian “online media” saying Formula 1 can be coming back to Petronas Sepang International Circuit (SIC) are unfaithful. SIC Chief Executive Officer Azhan Shafriman Hanif was commenting during a press conference on the renewal of MotoGP racing beyond 2026. In a press statement, it was clarified there was no relation to the potential return of Formula 1 to SIC. Sepang Circuit has the contract to host MotoGP till the tip of 2026 and continues to work closely with the Government through Ministry of Youth & Sports (KBS), in addition to with franchise holder Dorna Sports for…
Latest entry to the Malaysian adventure scooter market is the 2025 Keeway XDV180, priced at RM9,388 beneficial retail. Now available in any respect authorised Mforce dealerships nationwide, the XDV180 EVO is available in three color options – Grey, Black and White – while a two-year or 20,000 km mileage warranty is obtainable against manufacturing defects. Power for the XDV180 EVO comes from a single-cylinder, four-valve engine producing 18.2 hp at 8,500 rpm with a maximum torque of 17.2 m at 6,500 rpm. From there power goes to the rear wheel via CVT gearbox and belt final drive. The XDV180 EVO…
Officially launched in Malaysia is the 2025 QJMotor SRV600V cruiser, priced at RM33,888. Pricing doesn’t include road tax, insurance or registration and there are three color options – Silver, Sky Black (Matte) and Night Black – while a two-year unlimited mileage warranty is obtainable against manufacturing defects. Power for the SRV600V comes from a four-cylinder, DOHC, liquid-cooled engine, displacing 561 cc. Power for the SRV600V is rated at 67 hp at 10,500 rpm with a maximum torque of 54 Nm at 8,000 rpm, with waste gases exiting through 4 individual barrel exhausts. Fed by EFI, the engine delivers power to…
After 4 many years of the Suzuki GSX-R superbike, the newest iteration is now released, the 2026 Suzuki GSX-R1000R M6. Drawing on 15 FIM Endurance World Championship titles, the GSX-R1000R is now fully compliant with the newest emissions and noise regulations. That is achieved through using electronic control systems, and the ride experience is enhanced through improvements within the electronic riding aids. Improvements have also been made to the GSX-R’s engine and chassis, with a light-weight lithium-ion battery made by ELIIY Power coming as standard equipment. Along with the fourth decade of the GSX-R, the GSX-R1000R M6 comes with fortieth…
Recent entry into the Malaysian scooter market is the 2025 Moda Shifter 400X, priced at RM23,888 excluding road tax, insurance and registration. Two color options are offered, Ninja Black and Ultra White, with stock available at any Moda dealership. Assembled in Malaysia under MDua Motor, the Shifter 400X comes with a four-valve, single-cylinder, SOHC engine, with liquid-cooling and displacing 333 cc. Power is rated at 26.8 hp at 7,500 rpm with a peak torque of 33.5 Nm at 5,500 rpm. Euro 4 compliant, the Shifter 400X sends power to the rear wheel via CVT gearbox and belt final drive. Weight…
2025 BMW Motorrad R1300 GS Racingred A variety of color and option updates for certain models in BMW Motorrad’s 2025 lineup. The most important change is the omission of using a key to unlock the navigation module, with electric unlocking now standard across all motorcycle models. For the ‘F’-series motorcycles from Munich, the F800 GS in Sport and Triple Black variants now gets an optional tall windscreen with manual adjustment while the tinted windscreen is dropped for the F800 GS Sport. Latest color option of Gravityblue metallic with seat in black/grey is added, while the Racingblue metallic paint option is…
Being re-introduced into Malaysia is Indian Motorcycle, during a brand launch event in Petaling Jaya. Indian Motorcycle was previously distributed under Naza, and for a short while under one other distributor, before landing with current Malaysian distributor Spirit Lake Motor. Shown throughout the launch was a variety of Indian Motorcycle’s current lineup, including the Chieftain Dark Horse, Springfield Dark Horse, Scout, Scout Bobber Twenty, Scout Rogue, and Scout Bobber. Spirit Lake Motor will provide a comprehensive line up of customer services, including after-sales service, spare parts, technical assistance, warranty coverage, and official merchandise. Spirit Lake Motor can be within the…
Effective May 19, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) will stop allowing conversion of foreign driving licences to Malaysian licences. In a press statement, JPJ director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli said this is an element of the federal government’s efforts and commitment to enhance road safety, strengthen governance and lift the standard of public service delivery. “This is an element of JPJ’s efforts to boost compliance with road safety standards involving foreign nationals,” said Aedy. “Foreigners wanting a Malaysian driving licence could have to follow the identical procedures as Malaysian residents,” he said. Nonetheless, exceptions to the ruling can be made…
2025 Zontes 368D Shown on the Malaysia Autoshow are the 2025 Zontes 368D and 368E scooters, with estimated pricing from below RM25,000 and RM27,000 respectively. The 368D and 368E join the present model Zontes 368G in Malaysia, which is priced at RM28,800. Styled in a different way from the more adventure oriented 368G, the 368D and 368E are biased towards a more urban design. The 368D is meant for the urban rider who wants a straightforward to ride and maintain scooter for city and highway commuting, while the 368E is is for the rider who takes longer journeys on their…
Carrying the newest iteration of Ducati’s legendary V-twin, the 2025 Ducati Panigale V2 and Streetfighter V2 make their world debut. The Panigale V2 will enter the market in V2 and V2S versions at the top of January 2025, available only in Ducati Red, while the Streetfighter V2 and V2S will likely be available from the top of March 2025. Starting with the all-new V-twin engine in 90-degree configuration, displacement is 890 cc. Power, with variable valve timing (IVT), is claimed to be 120 hp at 10,750 rpm with a maximum torque of 93.3 Nm at 8,250 rpm. The engine is…