Much have been said about Suzuki’s Katana motorcycle, which is of 999cc inline four design, over its predecessor, the Katana GSX1100S. As far as I am concerned, it’s a new motorcycle, the handling and characteristics are better, sharper and faster than the original configuration. Of course, there are a few limitations on the new Katana, but I…
As the trend goes, whenever the manufacturer has 2 models of the same motorcycle available, a standard unit and a racer replica version, the idea is to have a go at the former first, then only the latter. However, I get to taste it the other way for Suzuki’s GSX-R1000 (standard) and GSX-R1000R (replica) superbikes recently….
The Suzuki V-Strom 650XT ADV motorcycle has been around for quite a while in the Malaysian market, courtesy of its previous importer. But ADV bikes aren’t our forte when it comes for reviews. With Malaysian riders having grown to accept ADV bikes more than ever, we decided to review some of them, starting with the 650XT. First, let’s talk…
Supersports and superbikes are my preference over the likes of dirt, naked, touring and adventure motorcycles. When the call came for the opportunity to do a review ride of Suzuki’s famed GSX-R1000R, it was accepted whole heartedly without question. Also fondly known as its popular nickname of Gixxer, from its GSX-R namesake, this 1000cc inline…
At first glance, the Suzuki SV650 looks like a Ducati Streetfighter, with its gleaming Pearl White color option (our review unit) and a red steel trellis chassis. Plus the obvious view of its 90° V-Twin amidst the chassis. And having had to answer the question in the affirmative or otherwise. Like over social media where the majority failed to read the caption of a given…
Yes, you read it right. This Suzuki GSX-S750 is a model year 2017 machine, not a 2020 nor 2021 edition. The entire batch has been sold out while you are reading this.
The new 2019 Kawasaki Z400 is the manufacturer’s answer to Honda’s 2018 CB500F. Possessing a maximum of 45hp for a 399cc parallel twin engine and a lighter kerb weight of just 174kg, which is 17kg lighter than the Honda, giving the new Z400 a slight edge in overall handling. However, it should be noted that…
Honda had celebrated the 25th anniversary for its CBR1000RR/Fireblade milestone via the introduction of not one, not two but three different variants of the Model Year 2017 CBR1000RR Fireblade motorcycle. The three variants are the Fireblade CBR1000RR Standard; Fireblade CBR1000RR SP and Fireblade CBR1000RR SP2. The Standard variant features a black chassis, is equipped with…
As mentioned in the first impression ride article, I have to admit that the MY 2019 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic is indeed quite large and longer in length over most other motorcycles, including both the Z250 Streetfighter and Ninja 400 supersport which I had also tested on that day, leaving me wondering if I might…
Who’s keen to go fully retro in the 21st Century? By retro, I am referring the term specifically for motorcycles, not cars, fashion or even cameras, so to speak. Apparently, the market for retro lookalike motorcycles are getting quite popular globally, Malaysia included, which brings us to Kawasaki Motors Malaysia’s (KMSB) latest offering – the…
The MY 2019 Kawasaki Z250 Streetfighter shares the same chassis, engine and other improvements which the manufacturer has included in the MY 2018 Ninja 250 motorcycle minus the full fairing panels. It feels lighter and more agile than its supersport cousin, with a generous height for its wider handlebars as a naked bike, making riding…
First ride impression is meant for what it is aimed for – to give members of the media the experience on the handling and performance for new motorcycles during a group ride before they could take the machines back for an individual ride session another time. In Malaysia, no other brand does this on a…