REVIEW: 2018 Honda Rebel 500

REVIEW: 2018 Honda Rebel 500

Interest in big bikes has been declining globally on an annual basis, with the various motorcycle manufacturers facing a huge issue convincing the younger generation in taking up the leisure activity. This brings us to the Honda Rebel 500, which was created to entice younger people into taking up the passion for motorcycling. The perceived…

REVIEW: 2018 Kawasaki Z900RS Special Edition

REVIEW: 2018 Kawasaki Z900RS Special Edition

In terms of engine specifications, there’s no difference between Kawasaki’s Z900RS Standard variant over its Z900RS Special Edition (SE) version. The SE variant comes ready with special chrome alloy parts. For the South East Asian region, the Standard variant is made available alongside the SE version, but markets in Europe and North America, only the…

Kawasaki Z900RS Review

Kawasaki Z900RS Review

For a rider who used a motorcycle as a daily commuting personal transport, I will say any motorcycle that is easy to ride with low maintenance schedule would fit the requirement just nice. Any 200 horsepower machine doesn’t impress me much other than it having great looks that is not only sporty but also sexy….

Kawasaki Z650 – 2nd Opinion

Kawasaki Z650 – 2nd Opinion

There’s a reason why naked sports motorcycles are sometimes referred to as a “Streetfighter”. This is because they are designed to tackle canyon (read: twisty) roads and the occasional ride to the city. Put such motorcycles on the highways, and the brutal reality of why they are not that suitable became apparent, particularly if the…

Honda CRF250L 2017 Review

Honda CRF250L 2017 Review

I had my first try with Honda’s CRF250L street-legal motocross motorcycle last May when the Malaysian franchise holder, Boon Siew Honda held a media track day at Sepang Circuit for its line-up of 2017 motorcycles to be evaluated. The other 2017 models included on that day were the Honda CB500-series trio, the CB650F/CBR650F, the NSS300…

REVIEW RIDE: 2016 Ducati Monster 797 and Monster 821

REVIEW RIDE: 2016 Ducati Monster 797 and Monster 821

I have never ridden Ducati’s Monster 795 and 796. Neither did I ever ride any edition of the Monster 821 previously. In fact, the only Monster model I have reviewed previously for another publication was the 2015 Monster 1200 S. For the Monster 797 and 821 reviewed here, I had them on consecutive weekends, took…

REVIEW RIDE: Scrambler Ducati Sixty2

REVIEW RIDE: Scrambler Ducati Sixty2

Short and simple version: The Scrambler Ducati Sixty2 is an air-cooled, 399cc of L-twin engine configuration brilliance and quite nimble for use in twisty tarmacs aside from having an experience in handling akin to motorcycles of yesteryear in the process. Absolutely fun to ride too. That’s the short and simple version above. Not convincing? Then…

REVIEW RIDE: 2017 Honda CB500F and CBR500R

REVIEW RIDE: 2017 Honda CB500F and CBR500R

Back in the Milan EICMA Show 2012, Honda surprised the motorcycling world by unveiling the trio of CB500-series, namely the CB500F, CB500X and CBR500R. The trio is what Honda hoped to rejuvenate interest among the young adults to take up motorcycling, as they were designed to take advantage of Europe’s A2-license and mostly everywhere else…

REVIEW RIDE: 2017 Kawasaki Versys X-250

REVIEW RIDE: 2017 Kawasaki Versys X-250

First impression on new bikes is always fascinating for me – most of the time I ride them like a sissy on their first roll-out, either upon collection from the manufacturer’s showroom or participating in a media group convoy organized by the various motorcycle brands in conjunction with the official unveiling. This is because those…