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11/08/2026

The 2026 YAMAHA XSR155 has arrived in Malaysia, after Malaysian motorcycle enthusiasts’ long-time request. It was launched at the Yamaha GenBlu 2026 Carnival held last weekend, with the selling price of RM12,998.

The 2026 YAMAHA XSR155 has arrived in Malaysia, after Malaysian motorcycle enthusiasts' long-time request.

11/08/2026

We spent a day with Boon Siew Honda to explore the capabilities of the Honda ADV 160. We came away impressed and show you everything in this video!

11/08/2026

The new YAMAHA XMAX 300 TECH MAX may share the same design and dimensions with its smaller XMAX 250 sibling, but the former has some exclusively luxurious features.

The long wait is over: the YAMAHA XMAX 300 TECH MAX has been launched at the Yamaha GenBlu 2026 Carnival.

10/08/2026

Here are the technical specifications of the new Yamaha Y16ZR-R launched at the 2026 Yamaha GenBlu Carnival yesterday.

The new Yamaha Y16ZR-R was launched during Yamaha GenBlu yesterday. It features a new design and new features.

10/08/2026

A clean sweep! CFMoto 450MT riders won all Adventure classes at Red Bull Romaniacs 2026.

In the Adventure Ultimate category, CFMoto rider Mario Román Serrano won the event, finishing 14 minutes and 40 seconds ahead of Pol Tarrés on the Tenere 700.

Rene Columna, meanwhile, emerged as the champion in Adventure Core, beating two-time Dakar Rally winner Sam Sunderland, who rode the Triumph Tiger 800 Rally.

Finally, He Guishu completed CFMoto 450MT's victory in the Adventure Lite class. All three podium positions in this category were claimed by riders on the CFMoto 450MT.

The CFMoto 450MT delivered a remarkable performance at the 2026 Red Bull Romaniacs, securing victory in every Adventure category.

08/08/2026

Art of Speed is no longer just an automotive lifestyle event, it has put Malaysia on the world map, once again!

Read about the 2026 Art of Speed here: https://www.bikesrepublic.com/english/art-of-speed-2026-has-put-malaysia-on-the-world-map-once-again/

06/08/2026

En. Omar, the R&D Manager for Mforce Bike Holdings. We are informed that the 2-cylinder SWM 250cc adventure scooter is currently undergoing endurance testing in China, and will begin such tests in Malaysia beginning November this year.

05/08/2026

The highly anticipated additions to the Triumph TR-Series (400cc) lineup have arrived: the Triumph Thruxton 400 and Triumph Tracker 400 were launched at Art of Speed Malaysia 2026 last weekend.

Both models are powered by a liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, 4-valve, DOHC engine with a capacity of 398 cc; bore 89.0 mm x stroke 64.0 mm, producing 41.4 bhp (30.89 kW) @ 9,000 rpm, with maximum torque of 37.5 Nm @ 7,500 rpm. Curb weight is just 173 kg for the Thruxton 400 and 176 kg for the Tracker 400.

The retail prices are RM27,900 for the Tracker 400 and RM29,900 for the Thruxton 400.

The much-awaited additions to the Triumph T-Series (400cc) have arrived: The Triumph Thruxton 400 and Triumph Tracker 400

05/08/2026

The WMOTO NEXY+ 180 has been officially launched, in conjunction with the official opening of Mforce Smartshop Wei Ling Sdn. Bhd. in Kluang, Johore last weekend. The NEXY+ 180 is the heavily updated version of the original NEXY 180 and is chockfull of new features.

The NEXY+ 180 is the heavily updated version of the original NEXY 180 and is chockfull of new features.

04/08/2026

The ARIIC GOBI 250 is now officially available in the Malaysian market through its authorised distributor, ARIIC Malaysia, following its introduction during the Top 68 Dealers’ Educational Tour Sales Campaign held in Zhejiang, China on 21 November 2025.

As a side note, the scooter is named after the Gobi Desert which stretches along southern Mongolia and northern China, covering 1.3 million square kilometres. It is classified as a “cold desert” with extreme temperatures: from -40°C in winter to over 40°C in summer, and is mostly bare rock and gravel; only about 3-5% is covered by sand dune. As such, ARIIC named the scooter the “Gobi” due to it being an adventure scooter that is tough and reliable.

Priced at RM13,988.00, excluding road tax and insurance, the ARIIC GOBI 250 is available in Carbon Black, Velocity Grey and Mystic Purple, featuring a modern adventure scooter design suitable for both daily commuting and long-distance touring.

Power comes from a 249 cc, single-cylinder, four-stroke, four-valve, liquid-cooled engine producing 16.5 kW at 8,000 rpm and 23.5 N.m of torque at 5,000 rpm, with a compression ratio of 10.3:1.

The ARIIC GOBI 250 is now officially available in the Malaysian market through its authorised distributor, ARIIC Malaysia.