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BOON SIEW HONDA TEST RIDE & IFTAR GATHERING REBEL500

CBR500

REBEL500

NSS300 oon Siew Honda held a Media Gathering at the Sepang

International Circuit injunction with Ramadan Iftar (end daily Ramadan fast at sunset) and Honda’s 60th year Malaysia through Boon Siew Group. 2017 also marks its 60th anniversary Malaysia and Japan establish commercial diplomacy. Before Iftar, local medias get to test ride some current models and also soon to be launch models. Premium Series: NSS300, Sports Series: CBR650, CBR500 & CBR250R, Naked Series: CB500F & CB650F, On/off Series: CRF250Rally, CRF250L & CB500X and Lifestyle Series: Rebel 500 Mr Nobuhide Nagata, the Chief Executive Office of Boon Siew Honda, gave us some insights of Boon Siew future direction and preview upcoming models to our market. Reinforcing Honda’s big bike business BSH is committed to launching exciting new models and Honda Big Wing showroom project is the next step. Today’s event is just the beginning BSH will be planning more for the future and noted a special event planned for the MotoGP Sepang end of October.

Again in 2017, at Italian rounds, Ducati fans can experience the race and cheer on the Ducati MotoGP and S B K teams from a decidedly privileged position. Watching the qualifying rounds and racing from the Ducati Grandstand gives you a reserved space and exclusive services. Above all, though, it means being a part of the Ducati family and experiencing the thrill of the race alongside other Ducatisti, making up that exhilarating sea of red.

CB650 Dato Wira Tan Hui Jing, Deputy Chairman BSH, the current market demands are based on individual needs vs income level, keeping in mind that motorcyclist comes from all walks of life and the needs are very different, categorising customer needs into Functional and Emotional Needs, while previewing the Rebel 500, which will be available in Malaysia, under lifestyle range. Also Malaysia will see the brand new CRF250Rally which was preview for the first time at Sepang International Circuit (SiC) was among the models during the test ride. During a conversation with Mr Nagata-san, he informed i-Moto, future models which will be coming soon will be X-ADV and other more exciting models in the next launch later part of this year.

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Monster 797

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Scrambler Desert Sled

NEW DUCATI SMART SERVICE CAMPAIGN Scrambler Café Racer

Again in 2017, at Italian rounds, Ducati fans can experience the race and cheer on the Ducati MotoGP and S B K teams from a decidedly privileged position.

ext Bike Sdn. Bhd., the official distributor of Ducati

motorcycles in Malaysia, is pleased to announce a new program called the Ducati Smart Service that will benefit new Ducati customers.

Watching the qualifying rounds and racing from the Ducati Grandstand gives you a reserved space and exclusive services. Above all, though, it means being a part of the Ducati family and experiencing the thrill thefree raceservice alongside other Ducatisti, making up to that (2) of year parts and lubricants, or up exhilarating sea of red.

Supersport

30,000 km including DESMO service (whichever comes first), terms and condition applies. This will automatically lower the cost of ownership and provide greater savings along with the current 2 year unlimited mileage warranty.

This new smart service campaign is designed to bring a whole new Ducati ownership experience to a greater level. This program is in line with Next Bike’s objective which is to provide a more satisfying and premium experience to Ducati owners.

This new campaign is expected to boost demand for Ducati motorcycles ahead of the introduction of six (6) new 2017 models namely, Multistrada 950, Monster 797, Supersport and Supersport S, Scrambler Café Racer and Scrambler Desert Sled.

Starting from May 2017, with a new purchase of Ducati motorcycle, customers are eligible for a two

This program is limited to all authorised Ducati dealerships and service centres nationwide.

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he entry-level Ducati Scrambler Sixty2, 400cc VTwin aimed for the younger riders and for those who set out for a Born Free lifestyle. The Sixty2 portrays the character that will hit the congested city street or the twisty hilly corners with ease with its flat, but inspiring confidence torque. The solid feel the moment you lift the handle bar of the Sixty2, makes you wonder if you are riding the 800 sibling.

Engine

The 399cc V-Twin, air-cooled engine, It’s for people who want to buy into the Scrambler brand, rather than price, with the horsepower, slowly gain confidence and experience before moving up. The premium Sixty2 retains 60% of the component and looks from its 800 sibling, you could hardly tell them apart

F R E E SPIRIT RIDE STYLE IS J U S T W H AT YO U ’ L L G E T BUT DON’T BE SURPRISE THE SIXTY2 WOULD DART THROUGH THE STREETS. unless someone notice there are no upsidedown front forks, smaller tyre and apart from the throttle that you will notice it’s not the Icon, but the Sixty2. Rev the Sixty2 past 6,000rpm and it bursts into life with its 41hp, is good and easy ride for the new rider and power enough for experience rider to have fun on the right roads.

Handling & Suspension

The suspension, is a lot less firm. The rear shock has been set deliberately soft by the factory. This is no bad thing around town and I was able to cruise over speed humps with easy.

Brakes & Equipment

The 320mm front disc never bites with a snap but is applied smoothly and predictably. Rainy evenings during the RoadTest good test for the ABS.

Customisation

For lovers of “customisation & “Teh Tarik Session life style should love the Sixty2 as the Sixty2 has the character to fit this riders. They will enjoy The Born Free style that portray the rider & bike character!

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The standard high handlebar, heat from the engine, so make sure to wear jeans all the time. Losing half the engine capacity does not halve the price of the Scrambler Sixty2. At RM 45,900 it just a few thousand ringgit cheaper than the 800cc Scrambler Icon. It seems a bit steep for a 400cc bike, but it’s a Ducati!!! Having a bike lifestyle doesn't come cheap! Welcome to the club!

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I felt comfortable on board the Sixty2. Any old veterans will like the Sixty2 and its design will prove that the Scrambler is not a fad and that will look as good in ten year’ time. Sixty2 is a bike that invites customisation. I'm giving the Scrambler Sixty2 the thumbs up, it's a premium product at a premium price but with the performance and styling to justify it. For many this will be their first taste of biking. A well balance and a proper solid bike. Expect to cruise in the Land of Joy with good grippy standard Pirelli tyres.

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Riding position is so relax, riding with pillion on twisty weekends rides rider will not feel tired, more to pure relaxation ride. But donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enjoy too much sure you will scrape the tarmac with the exhaust

T H E D U C AT I S C R A M B L E R 6 2 GIVES YOU THE FEELING OF A FREEDOM TO RIDE ANYWHERE WITH IT IS SHEER ENERGY AND POSITIVE EXPRESSION.

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Specification Engine: Air -cooled 399cc L -twin Power: 41hp at 8,750rp m Torque: 34.3Nm at 7,7000 rpm Wet weight ( inc fuel and oil): 183kg Frame: Tubular steel trellis Front Brakes : Radial mounted, 320mm Rear Brakes: 245mm single -disc Seat height: 790mm Fuel capacity: 14 litres Colours: Orange/Ocean/Grey -B lack Price: RM45,900 Available at Next Bike Sdn Bhd and all authorised Ducati dealers. Available at Next Bike Sdn Bhd and all authorised Ducati dealers.

Scrambler Desert Sled

Scrambler Café Racer

ikers Gallery Sdn. Bhd. located at Jalan Raja, Alor

Setar celebrated its grand opening on 19th May 2017 Yang Amat Berhormat Datuk Seri Diraja Ahmad Bashah Md. Hanipah officiated the opening together with En. Ahmad Faez Tan Sri Yahaya (Executive Chairman of Kawasaki Motors (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.), Mr. Hee Sze May (Director & Owner of Bikers Gallery Sdn. Bhd.), Mr. Wee Hong (Chairman of Malaysia Motorcycle and Scooters Dealers Association) and Yang Berbahagia Dato’ Jeffrey Lim (General Manager & Director of Kawasaki Motors (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. Bikers Gallery Sdn. Bhd. Is the 1st Kawasaki Ninja Shop in Northern Malaysia, with 33,000 sq. ft. display area and Kawasaki Exclusive Service Center (KESC). As an introduction, Kawasaki Ninja Shop is a concept shop dedicated for Kawasaki brand motorcycles. It is a concept shop specially designed to refine Kawasaki’s branding show casing a wide range of Kawasaki motorcycles from Street, Sport, Super Sport, Scrambler, Touring and other categories.

Again in 2017, at Italian rounds, Ducati fans can experience the race and cheer on the Ducati MotoGP and S B K teams from a decidedly privileged position. Watching the qualifying rounds and racing from the Ducati Grandstand a reserved Bikers Gallery Ninja gives Shop you comes from a space long and exclusive services. Above all, though, it means being history of motorcycle business founded back in the a part of the Ducati family and experiencing the thrill year from a smallother motorcycle workshop of 2003 the race alongside Ducatisti, making up that selling small capacity motorcycles and later exhilarating sea of red.

expanded in the year 2014 to sell bigger capacity Kawasaki models and range of motorcycles. It has built a strong following and presence in Alor Setar, Kedah and its surrounding areas in which it has now upgraded to a Ninja Shop and distinguished itself to be an icon in Alor Setar, Kedah and Northern Malaysia, attracting motorcycle enthusiast all over especially in the northern area. Bikers Gallery Sdn. Bhd. No. 380, Jalan Raya, 05000 Alor Setar, Kedah

ALL NEW Z650 MIDDLEWEIGHT SUPERNAKED

Aggressive, supernaked Zstyling comes to life in an ideal blend of sporty performance and everyday versatility. Featuring a lightweight chassis and a strong, torquey engine at its core, the new Z650 ABS naked sportbike is a compact middleweight unlike any other. With each ride, broad power and nimble handling make the Z650 ABS incredibly smooth and easy.

n conjunction with the month of Ramadhan this year,

Kawasaki Motors (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. (KMSB) has come out with an outreach program for the less fortunate. Kawasaki management and staff worked hand-in-hand with volunteers from Kawasaki Bikers group to carry out a program known as “Gotong Royong & Agihan Bubur Lambuk Kawasaki”. This is the first time KMSB is organizing such an activity, as part of KMSB’s CSR programs for this year. This gotong-royong (teamwork) program will be held at Masjid Al Muhajirin located at TUDM Shah Alam where Kawasaki bikers group will be lead to the venue by Tuan Razali who is also a chef and a Kawasaki Owners Group (KOG) member riding a Kawasaki Z800. The program will start-off with preparation of ingredients to make Bubur Lambuk, then cooking and lastly packing it for distribution. KMSB aims to prepare and distribute about 2,000 pax of Bubur Lambuk mainly to Orphanages, a Fire Station, a Police Station, as well as the public at Bazaar Ramadhan at a location nearby.

Among the Orphanages which we will distribute the Bubur Lambuk to, are the Teratak Nur Barakah, Shah Alam, Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak Yatim/Anak Klang (PENYAKIN), Again in 2017,Miskin, at Italian rounds, Ducati fansRumah can Amal Al Firdaus, Shah Alam and Persatuan Rumah experience the race and cheer on the Ducati MotoGP and S B K teams from Kamariah, a decidedly Petaling privilegedJaya. position. Perlindungan Hajah Besides distribution of Bubur Lambuk, there will Watching the qualifying rounds from the also be voluntary donation to and theracing Orphanage Ducati Grandstand gives you a reserved space and Houses from the Kawasaki in itattendance. exclusive services. Above all,Bikers though, means being a part of the Ducati family and experiencing the thrill of the race alongside other Ducatisti, making up that exhilarating sea of red.

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ANYROAD ANYTIME

The market is dominated by bikes under 250cc and those adventure style machines are slowly becoming a trend. Kawasaki recently launched the Versys-X 250, a capable bike to tackle ‘any road’. It’s not exactly an off-road machine but still able to ride it easily when the road turns to dirt. With its lightweight the Versys-X is able to tackle the city roads, back road and some gravel roads at LRT constructions, even short enduro excursions. It’s got 19-inch front spoked wheels and 17-inch rear rim with 41mm telescopic fork with 130mm wheel travel, gas-charged shock with adjustable pre-load and 148mm wheel travel a 130mm long front travel suspension and a deliberately strong sub-frame design. A 17-litre tank which claimed could touch 350km on a full tank, and an assist/slipper clutch.

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he market is dominated by bikes under 250cc and those adventure style machines are slowly becoming a trend. Kawasaki recently launched the Versys-X 250, a capable bike to tackle ‘any road’. It’s not exactly an off-road machine but still able to ride it easily when the road turns to dirt. With its lightweight the Versys-X is able to tackle the city roads, back road and some gravel roads at LRT constructions, even short enduro excursions. It’s got 19-inch front spoked wheels and 17-inch rear rim with 41mm telescopic fork with 130mm wheel travel, bottom link Uni-Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable pre-load and 148mm wheel travel a 130mm long front travel suspension and a deliberately strong sub-frame design. A 17-litre tank which claimed could touch 350km on a full tank, and an assist/slipper clutch.

Engine Smooth, torquey and under-geared just about sums up the Versys-X liquid-cooled parallel-twin 249 cc engine, 33.5hp @ 10,500 rpm and 21.7 Nm of torque at 10,000 rpm. A high revving machine so anything below 7.5k rpm is expected to be a cruise. On the highways the rpm was maintained between 9,000 and 11,000 to maintain normal, safe road speed and so the Versys-X engine always felt like it was being worked hard. That small issue could be rectified simply by changing the rear sprocket to a slightly smaller one. As is, first gear is very short and thus almost redundant. Top gear is also too short, so the potential seems to be there to make the gearing longer. The whole bike would be better for it.

Handling & Suspension The characteristics of the Versys-X is light, easy to handle bike with 173kg kerb weight make the Versys-X , an aroundtown bike for daily communing, well balance and manageable bike. The Versys-X’s skinny tyres don’t necessarily inspire cornering confidence but they didn’t really upset either. There is a mild vagueness about everything but the performance is good and there and the machine feels

easy to dominate, which adds to the fun. The suspension is an area where the Versys-X performs admirably. Kawasaki has a fully non-adjustable setup. You can, if you really want to get into it, adjust the rear shock preload but you’ll definitely need to the tool box out to get the job done. However, everything worked well. It was comfortable enough, even on the bumpy roads, skipping around broken divider and going off road during heavy jam was easy as I have expected. The suspension holds up well, even under the weight of a 50kg rider. In faster corners the front had a tendency to feel like it was jumping around, but this might happen less for a lighter rider.

Brakes & Equipment The braking side, the Versys-X feel budget. The engine department did a reasonably well and the suspension outperformed my expectations, the brakes were only acceptable as we felt lack of bite and feel but acceptable with the 290mm disc, non-ABS. The Kawasaki Versys-X come with the Double Stand as standard and the clutch is surprisingly soft and light even with one finger more than enough to engage and disengage it. Its assisted slipper clutch makes the downshifting from high revs is kept smooth without rear wheel hopping. Wind protection is a good too, offering far more than expected. If you’re on the shorter side like me, there is a good chance you’ll be well inside the bubble too. The dash is functional enough with some of the lights were small and went unnoticed but the key bits are easy to see. The seat shape is okay but a bit hard so I usually stand up.

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Well suited for the highways, muddy roads, mountains or the city LRT constructions, the Versys-X 250 is a smart and reliable choice for riders seeking the versatility of a tour-ready dual-sport motorcycle.

the downshifting from high revs is kept smooth without rear wheel hopping. Wind protection is a good too, offering far more than expected. If you’re on the shorter side like me, there is a good chance you’ll be well inside the bubble too. The dash is functional enough with some of the lights were small and went unnoticed but the key bits are easy to see. The seat shape is okay but a bit hard so I usually stand up.

That small issue could be rectified simply by changing the rear sprocket to a slightly smaller one. As is, first gear is very short and thus almost redundant. Top gear is also too short, so the potential seems to be there to make the gearing longer. The whole bike would be better for it. Hard seats.

Engine: liquid-cooled four-stroke parallel-twin Power: 33.5hp @ 10,500 rpm Torque: 21.7 Nm of torque at 10,000 rpm Kerb weight: 173kg Brakes: front single 290mm petal disc with dual-piston caliper. Rear 220mm petal disc with single-piston caliper Suspension: 41mm telescopic fork with 130mm wheel travel, gas-charged shock with adjustable pre-load and 148mm wheel travel Frame: steel Tyres: front 100/90-19, rear 130/80-17 Fuel capacity: 17 litres Claimed Full Tank Mileage: 400km Seat height: 845 mm Price: RM23,789 (basic with GST)

The smoothness of the parallel-twin engine. The light clutch is incredibly nice. The slipper clutch is a nice little gadget and works well. On top of that the riding position fits a wide range of riders and the wind protection is more than acceptable. The handlebars have a good rider-friendly bend and the suspension performed better than expected. I’m also a fan of the real-world gravel capability. It’ll never set the world alight as a dual sport/off-road biased bike, but it’ll be comfortable enough on a gravel road. Light weight but Versys-X seems to look bigger that its sibling Versys 650. Comes with Double-Stand as standard so easy to lub the chain, parking and photo shooting. 

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Tested: Kawasaki Versys-X 250

Riding a bike that you are totally in charge of can be fun but overtaking on a dual carriage way is a little frustrating when the Versys-X engine always feels like it was being worked hard as try to throttle more to overtake for speed of 120km/h above. But we did clocked 160km/h during the test.

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ACE 125 CAFÉ RACER

Let’s ride a… modern cafe racer and SKY TEAM ACE 125 answer to build their own cafe racer or just don’t want the hassle of maintenance of an old bike. So by building a café racer using ACE 125 as the base is awesome, but also requires a lot of time, effort, skills, knowledge, space, retro ideas and ideas etc. Now the scene for cafe racers is constantly growing, Sky Team Malaysia saw a passion for retro and niches on retro classic design especially modern cafe racer. These are bikes with a classic look, but with the technology of a modern motorcycle like modern brakes, suspension, fuel and electrical systems.

FIRST|IMPRESSION : SKYTEAM ACE 125

BRAKES & EQUIPMENT

The Sky Team ACE 125 which recently launch to the Malaysian market is designed after a café racer in mind and its inspired by a 1962 café racer. The ACE appear to be actually be well made by Sky Team's assembler in Penang. At glance the ACE may appear small but has a good riding position. As it has a single seat included for the first 100 ACE 125 purchaser and a long tank where you sit is in reality where a pillion would usually go. So it's quite easy for most people to get in a good riding position.

A single-sided front disc with drum rear brakes.

ENGINE The engine is based on a five-speed Honda CG125, aircooled, four-stroke single cylinder engine, and comes complete with an electric start, kick-start, electronic ignition and a carburettor. A standard ACE 125 will typically output around 5bhp at the rear wheel. The engine is a kind of stressed member in that there are no lower frame rails

HANDLING & SUSPENSION Up front we have telescopic forks and steel mudguard acting as a fork brace. At the rear damping is by two chrome shocks connected to a conventional swinging arm, no adjustment just a bit on the soft side. The 9.2lt petrol tank is a really nicely-made steel item with a locking petrol cap. Altogether, it weighs under 90kg.

LIKE The ACE 125 is packaged for total FUN. Can easily find an endless supply of accessories and parts to customise, improve and alter at budget prices. As a first bike it would be superb to learn how to maintain and fettle as well as ride. This makes the Ace an excellent way to encourage new riders and lady biker into the world of classic bikes.

DISLIKE Thin looking standard tyres, tall round standard mirror. 1st custom job would be bar-end mirrors.

SKY TEAM ACE 125 comes with a one-year or 10,000 km warranty, whichever comes first, and affordable on-the-road price of RM7,366.

ACE 125 is designed to appeal to the current craze for retro, hipster and custom café racer motorcyclist. A single disc in front, and a drum brake at the rear, is easy and fun to ride and with nimble handling,. For more information on Sky Team models please contact 04-582 2596

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10 MOST POWERFUL PRODUCTION BIKES YOU CAN BUY IN 2017

You like to go fast? You like horsepower? Obviously the answer to both those questions is “YES” That’s good to know, because below you’ll find a list of the 10 most powerful production, motorcycles that you can buy. These numbers have come from dyno test, determining from the manufacturer’s test when meets emission standards. 6. Aprilia RSV4 RF / RR

1. Kawasaki Ninja H2R

326

201

With Ram Air 7. MV Agusta F4RR

2. Aprilia RSV4 R-FW

230

200.8

8. Kawasaki ZZR1400

3. Kawasaki Ninja H2

210

215

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9. Kawasaki ZX10-R

4. MV Agusta F4 RC

210

212

With Ram Air

With Racing Kit 10. Yamaha R1

5. Ducati 1299 Panigale R

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The Batu Kawan round CP130 PETRONAS AAM Malaysian Cub Prix category was won by the oldest rider in the category Ahmad Fazli Sham Petronas Yamaha Maju Motor.

The PETRONAS Yamaha Maju Motor rider now leads the overall championship with 45 points. Followed by Norizam Ismail who finish second at Batu Kawan. Last podium spot is Azhar Abd Jalil Motul Zeneos Yamaha YY Pang

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iding a bike has been in my blood since 4 years old, (Raleigh Chopper) ridden bikes from 50cc to 1700cc, you will get a very different

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If possible 6 seconds especially on the roads or routes that are new or unfamiliar, you can never be too careful. If you do this all the time, you will have time to counter react to any occurrences or objects in front of you, and have more time to react.

big cc bike vs small cc really is really different, but when using Vision, combining with throttle control and some body position would make your ride better, Where you see, weather on track or on the open road, looking 6 second ahead, is the most vital skill to have. During iRideClinic we concentrate on Vision , so how far we see is how much time to judge your path onwards . While riding on a moped like a LC135, your vision is much higher and more upright level. This is the ideal riding position in the city, almost same like a naked bike, A supersport bike will have a lower view but make sure never to target fixate at an object, just move your eyes around and look at where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going and look ahead

LOOKING AHEAD 6 SECONDS BASICALLY GIVES MORE TIME TO REACT

In riding any bike, body position and throttle control are the essential riding skills that needed to be as natural as possible on a bike without thinking about it and concentrated on looking whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening in front. Others like braking, lines also play a part as your speed goes up and naturally the adrenalin comes when twisting the throttle. Combining with vision, riders will have more confident ride on any bike, at any speed. Follow us at i-RideClinic as we give, you riding guides to be a faster, safer and fun experience ride on the track and on the open roads.

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CP150 FINAL 1. Ahmad Afif Amran (TRG) PETRONAS Sprinta Yamaha CKJ 17'43.660s Sprinta Yamaha CKJ, Ahmad Afif Amran wins his 2. Ahmad Fazli Sham (PRK) Sprinta PETRONAS Yamaha Maju Motor 17'48.328s maiden CP150 race at Teluk Intan Rd 4 Petronas 3. Azhar Abd Jalil (SGR) Zeneos Motul Yamaha YY Pang 17'51.257s 4. Md Izzat Zaidi Salehan (SGR) Motul Zeneos Yamaha yy Pang 17'54.113s Malaysia Cub Prix beating Ahmad Fazli Sham, which finished second followed by Azhar Abd Jalil 5. Fakhrusy Syakirin Rostam (JHR) Hi-Rev Rapido SCK Honda Racing) 17'57.779s

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of Motul Yamaha YY Pang Racing Zeneos. After the fourth round, Afif Amran leads the standings by collecting 51 points, one ahead of Daniel Kasmayudin Kasma thrill riders who missed this round for participating in the World Youth Championship Moto3 race in Le Mans, France. Ahmad Fazli are third with 40 points.

OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP STANDING 1. Ahmad Afif Amran (TRG) PETRONAS Sprinta Yamaha CKJ 51 pts 2. Kasma Daniel Kasmayuddin (JHR) PETRONAS Sprinta Yamaha Maju Motor 50 pts 3. Ahmad Fazli Sham (PRK) Sprinta PETRONAS Yamaha Maju Motor 40 pts 4. Md Zaqhwan Zaidi (SGR) Givi Honda Yuzy Racing 33 pts 5. Md Adib Rosley (SGR) Zeneos Motul Yamaha YY Pang 29 pts

CP115 FINAL 1. Md Akid Aziz (KUL) PETRONAS Sprinta Yamaha Maju Motor 14'06.897s CP115, saw Md Aziz Akid record his third win in a 2. Md Hafiza Rofa (TRG) Fahmy Capirex Racing Team) 14’12.148s 3. Nazirul Izzat Md Bahauddin (NSN) PETRONAS Sprinta Yamaha - CKJ 14'13.200s row this season as well as widening of the lead overall with 75 points after three races, Md Hafiẓa 4. Md Md Haziq Fairues (SGR) Sprinta PETRONAS Yamaha Maju Motor 14'16.394s 5. Md Ali Md Aznil (TRG) M-Seki Liberty Honda Racing) 14'16.991s Rofa (Fahmy Capirex Racing Team) came in 2nd OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP STANDING followed Nazirul Izzat Md Bahauddin (PETRONAS 1. Md Akid Aziz (KUL) PETRONAS Sprinta Yamaha Maju Motor 75 mata Sprinta Yamaha - CKJ) in third. 2. Md Md Haziq Fairues (SGR) Sprinta PETRONAS Yamaha Maju Motor 49 ps 3. Nazirul Izzat Md Bahauddin (NSN) PETRONAS Sprinta Yamaha - CKJ 36 pts 4. Ahmad Aizat Syukran (TRG) PETRONAS Sprinta Yamaha - CKJ 34 pts 5. Tengku Amirul Haffirudin (TRG) Zeneos Motul Yamaha YY Pang Racing) 2pts WIRA FINAL 1. Md Aiman Tahiruddin (KUL) PETRONAS Sprinta Yamaha - Afb Tech 11'25.236s 2. Md Syafieq Aiman (JHR) Toyoko Elf KC Racing 11'26.128s 3. Saiful Azhary Muhamad (JHR) Idemitsu Kozi Yam Honda Racing 11’26.863s 4. Md Danial Syahmi (PRK) PETRONAS Sprinta Yamaha - Afb Tech 11'28.455s 5. inclusion Azman (SGR) Idemitsu Kozi Yam Honda Racing 11'28.563s OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP STANDING 1. Md Aiman Tahiruddin (KUL) PETRONAS Sprinta Yamaha - Afb Tech 66 pts 2. Azhary Muhamad Saiful (JHR) Idemitsu Kozi Yam Honda Racing 49 pts 3. Md Syafieq Aiman (JHR) Toyoko KC Hunt Elves 46 pts 4. Md Danial Syahmi (PRK) PETRONAS Sprinta Yamaha - Afb Tech 44 pts 5. Md Khairi Ashraf Mahmood (JHR) PETRONAS Sprinta Yamaha - Afb Tech 35 pts

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ARRC UB150 RACE1 BATTLE amaha Racing Indonesia’s Wahyu Aji Trilaksana seems unstoppable, qualifying

from pole position with a full second ahead of his closest competitors, took the top spot on the podium in Race 1. The Indonesian rider rocketed off to a strong start with Malaysian riders Mohd Akid Aziz and Fakhrusy Syakirin Rostam hot on his tail . The more experienced Wahyu allowed Fakhrusy to overtake on Lap 2, only to watch as the SCK rider dive in too deep at the chicane and crash out of the race . Akid Aziz took a turn at the front on Lap 3 before Wahyu reclaimed his position. Wahyu grabbed his second back -to-back victory with a time of 16’05.294s. Malaysian team mates Mohd Akid Aziz and Mohd Haziq Mohd Fairues of team UMA Racing Yamaha Maju Motor picked up second and third places respectively . Anggi Setiawan and Mohd Adib Rosley completed the top five. Wahyu, the defending champion in the Underbone category, has narrowed the gap against Akid on the championship ladder. The Malaysian rider still leads with 85 points but Wahyu is now only 15 points shy, with 70 points in the bag. Mohd Izzat Zaidi is third overall with 61 points. Underbone 150cc Race 1 Results 1. Wahyu Aji Trilaksana – INA 2. Md. Akid Aziz – MAS 3. Md Haziq Md Fairues – MAS 4. Anggi Setiawan – INA 5. Md. Adib Rosley – MAS 6. Md. Izzat Zaidi – MAS 7. Md Muzakkir Mohamed – MAS 8. Md Amirul Ariff Musa – MAS 9. Md. Hafieenaz Md Ali – MAS 10. Sasitharen Sukumaran – MAS

ANT WEST TAKES DOUBLE AT SUZUKA x MotoGP rider Anthony West won both the SuperSports 600cc race at the Suzuka

Circuit, Round Three of the 2017 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship . Malaysian ace, Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman injured himself during the qualifying session but still made it to the grid with a heavily bandaged hand. Azlan sped to the holeshot at the start of the 600cc race, but soon lost his position as the pain from his injury hampered his performance.

West clawed his way up to the leading group, eventually putting his yellow Akeno bike right on Ito’s tail. The Australian made a decisive move on Lap 11 and led a train of four to the chequered flag with a time of 28’56.056s. Yuki Ito finished second with 28’56.140s while Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi claimed the final spot on the podium with 28’57.346s. Azlan still managed a creditable fourth place finishing, and extends his championship lead with 96 points. Zaqhwan ranked second after Race 1 with 70 points followed by Taiga Hada third with 65 points. Supersport 600 Race 1 Results 1. Anthony West – AUS 2. Yuki Ito – JPN 3. Md Zaqhwan Zaidi – MAS 4. Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman – MAS 5. Ikuhiro Enokido – JPN 6. Taiga Hada – JPN 7. Noriyuki Haga – JPN 8. Yukio Kagayama – JPN 9. Tatsuya Yamaguchi – JPN 10. Keisuke Maeda – JPN

UB150 RACE2 BATTLE eam SCK Rapido Hi-Rev Honda Racing duo Fakhrusy Syakirin Rostam and Mohd

Muzakkir Mohamed triumphed in a dramatic Underbone 150cc Race 2, bringing home a much needed boost for the team at the Suzuka Circuit, which hosted the third leg of the 2017 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship. The 6 -lap Underbone 150cc race got off with championship leader Wahyu Aji Trilaksana at the helm. The Indonesian Yamaha rider raced at a conservative pace in the first part of the race. With an extra second in his pocket, Wahyu could afford to pace himself while his chief rival Mohd Akid Aziz tried desperately to gain the upper hand.

As the swarm flew down the back straight, Wahyu pushed beyond his limits in an effort to gain some leverage at the final chicane. Unfortunately, Wahyu was unable to fully control his bike and crashed heavily at the entrance of the chicane, taking Akid Aziz out with him. Fakhrusy and Muzakkir narrowly avoided the same catastrophe. Fakhrusy had almost lost control, but made an impressive save and continued racing towards the finish line in first place with 16’03.866s. Muzakkir scored his first ARRC podium in second place with 16’03.940s and Mohd Haziq Mohd Fairues completed the all -Malaysian podium in third place with 16’04.649s. Both Wahyu and Akid were able to get back on their bikes in time to finish within the top 10. Akid finished eighth, and earned enough points to stay at the head of the title hunt with 93 points. The unfortunate Wahyu finished the race in seventh but is still second on the standings with 79 points. Haziq is third with 73 points. Underbone 150cc Race 2 Results 1. Fakhrusy Syakirin Rostam – MAS 2. Md Muzakkir Mohamed – MAS 3. Md Haziq Md Fairues – MAS 4. Md Amirul Ariff Musa – MAS 5. Md. Izzat Zaidi – MAS 6. Md. Adib Rosley – MAS 7. Wahyu Aji Trilaksana – INA 8. Md. Akid Aziz – MAS

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KAGAYAMA SURPRISE FIGHT FOR PODIUM he biggest surprise for race 2 was to see, Yukio Kagayama fighting for the podium at 43 years old and still

going fast. Gives hope that the veteran racer and team owner still a formidable rider came in third on the podium, while Ant West took the top spot in front of Yuki Ito, Holeshot yet again by Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman still in a heavily bandaged hand but pain from his injury hampered his performance and dropped to tenth as he cross the finish like but full respect for Azlan Shah despite his injury did not give up and finished with crucial points for the championship as the head to Sentul next. Yamaha Racing’s Yuki Ito had been strong throughout the Suzuka weekend, however, Ito was unable to hold back West’s progress in both races, and eventually settled for a double podium in second place with 28’56.985. While Yukio Kagayama who stole the limelight in the second race. Entered as a wildcard, Kagayama lived up to his top billings with a stunning performance that saw him go from 10th on the grid to third at the flag. His all Japan experience and race craft was clearly evident as he finessed his way around the difficult Suzuka Circuit. Supersport 600 Race 2 Results 1. Anthony West – AUS 2. Yuki Ito – JPN

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