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• Harley-Davidson shows carbon-fibre RMCR Concept

  In Bikes, Harley-Davidson, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 2 March 2026 1:23 pm / 0 comment

  

  Take a look at the RMCR Concept, from the Harley-Davidson (H-D) Design Department. Inspired by the XLCR cafe racer from the late 1970s, the RMCR is H-D’s modern take on the cafe racer style.

  Carrying the Revolution Max V-twin engine, the RMCR features lots of carbon-fibre, paired with a two-into-two exhaust. The Revolution Max engine displaces 1,250 cc, and is currently featured on the H-D Pan American and the Sportster models, and in 975 cc form, the Nightster.

  

  

  

  

  There is a resemblance to The Bronx, a H-D model shown at EICMA 2019, and supposed to herald a new generation of more modern motorcycles designed to appeal to younger riders and those not enamoured of the chrome laden barge style of the current crop of H-Ds. However, Bronx was cancelled by H-D in 2020, the Milwaukee firm instead preferring to focus on its core market of large displacement V-twin cruisers and tourers.

  H-D, on its social media, has asked for public feedback on the RMCR. Is the RMCR an indication of a new market direction for H-D, moving away from the traditional cruiser market?

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2026 Ducati DesertX updated, new chassis, TFT screen

  In Bikes, Ducati, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 27 February 2026 1:29 pm / 0 comment

  

  Some significant updates for the 2026 Ducati DesertX, aimed at improving off-road riding performance and to ease maintenance. In Malaysia, the 2023 Ducati DesertX was priced at RM112,900 excluding road tax, insurance and registration.

  As the more off-road oriented of Ducati’s tall motorcycles, the other being the Multistrada V2, the DesertX takes the Paris-Dakar Cagiva Elefant as its template. The second generation of DesertX is the result of extensive feedback and racing experience in the Erzbergrodeo, the Rally of Albania, the Transanatolia and the 1,500 kilometres of desert racing in the NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally.

  Without sacrificing everyday riding and road and off-road comfort, the DesertX now comes with suspension and a new, more ergonomic and lighter fuel tank. Designed for the the new riding enthusiast to the off-road professional, the DesertX is focused around the Ducati V2 engine and its monocoque frame.

  

  The new Ducati V-twin engine is the lightest ever four-valve per cylinder twin produced by the boys in Borgo Panigale. Displacing 890 cc, power is rated at 110 hp at 9,000 rpm, with 92 Nm of torque at 7,000 rpm, while 70 % of maximum torque kicking in at 3,000 rpm.

  The six-speed gearbox, with Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) 2.0 quickshifter, comes with shorter ratios in the first four gears to make overcoming off-road obstacles easier. Engine reliability is enhanced, with a 45,000 km interval for valve clearance checks and oil changes every 15,000 km or two years.

  Developed specifically for the DesertX, the new monocoque frame uses the engine as a structural element and also fucntions as an airbox, ensuring a compact design and increasing frame rigidity to improve handling. The new airbox position also offers better access to the air filter, which can be easily removed and cleaned after every off-road ride.

  

  

  

  

  Braking also gets an upgrade, with new 205 mm diameter brake discs on the front wheel, clamped by Brembo M4.32 monobloc calipers, with the axial master pump is fitted with a redesigned lever, offering the rider greater modulation off-road and improved lever feel. The braking system is designed to allow the fitting of a high front mudguard without the need for a retrofit kit.

  Wheel sizing is a 21-inch tubeless spoked wheel in front and 18-inch wheel at the rear, fitted with Pirelli Scorpion Rally Street tyres in 90/90 and 150/70 sizes. For suspension, the DesertX gets 46 mm diameter KYB upside-down forks, fully adjustable with independent settings on both legs and 230 mm wheel travel, while the rear is fitted with a KYB monoshock, fully adjustable with remote preload adjustment, and 220 mm wheel travel.

  A full suite of electroic riding aids comes with the DesertX, including Cornering ABS, Ducati Traction Control (DTC), Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) and Engine Brake Control (EBC), all adjustable. Each of the electronic settings is specifically configured to work with the six predefined Riding Modes – Sport, Touring, Urban, Wet – and two dedicated off-road modes – Enduro and Rally.

  

  The new 18-litre polymer fuel tank is slimmer and lighter, aiding movement in the saddle, and protective crash pads makes it resistant in the event of typical low-speed falls. Fuel volume is positioned low, lowering the DesertX’s center of gravity and enhancing handling and manoeuvrability.

  Also new is the 5-inch TFT dashboard, with a resolution of 800 x 480 and two USB ports as standard. There are three display modes – Road, Road Pro and Rally – each with automatic switching from day to night display, with Road and Road Pro modes displaying the most important info for road riding, while Rally mode becomes a navigation tool complete with tripmaster.

  Seat height on the DesertX is set at 880 mm as standard, and there is the extra cost option of a low seat and suspension lowering kit that reduces seat height to 840 mm. A full range of accessories is available from the Ducati Performance catalogue, including an auxiliary fuel tank.

  

  

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• 2026 Aveta Vanguard 250 updated for Malaysia, RM16,688 retail price, new touchscreen LCD

  In Aveta, Bikes, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 26 February 2026 4:04 pm / 1 comment

  

  Updates for the 2026 Aveta Vanguard 250 in Malaysia, with a recommended retail pricing of RM16,688 excluding road tax, insurance and registration. Updates for the Vanguard 250 were driven through owner feedback and rider engagement, improving comfort, versatility, and rider confidence.

  There are 10 major updates for the Vanguard 250, with top of the list being the 7-inch TFT-LCD touchscreen, along with an electrically-adjustable windshield and redesigned switch gear for more intuitive operation while riding. Protection for the pillion passenger from exhaust heat is now done with an extended exhaust cover, complemented by improved pillion footpegs for better comfort and safety.

  

  

  

  

  Additionally, the seat is now cut for better reach at standstill, aiding the rider in getting their feet down, along with better comfort. Under the seat, the Vanguard 250’s storage compartment now better accommodates a full-face helmet, improving practicality.

  Rear shock absorber settings are revised for better ride stability under varying loads. ABS and TCS are now switchable on the Vanguard 250, allowing for optimal ride settings for on- and off-road riding, while the engine cover has bee redesigned for easier maintenance.

  

  Power for the Vanguard comes from a SOHC, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, four-valve engine displacing 244.2 cc, fed by Bosch EFI. Power is rated at 24.8 hp at 8,500 rpm with a maximum torque of22.5 Nm at 6,500 rpm, going to the rear wheel via CVT transmission and belt drive.

  There are two colour options available for the Vanguard 250 in Malaysia – Nano Green and Desert Bronze. Availability of the updated Vanguard 250 will be from March 2026 at all authorised Aveta dealer showrooms.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2026 KTM 990 RC R Track – 135 PS, 105 Nm torque

  In Bikes, International Bike News, KTM / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 26 February 2026 2:53 pm / 0 comment

  

  Austrian motorcycle maker KTM has unveiled the 2026 KTM 990 RC R Track, meat for closed circuit use. The 990 RC R Track joins the road-going KTM 990 RC R which was released for public sale in October last year.

  Differentiating the RC R Track from its road sibling is the omission of any sort of road-going equipment. This means lights, mirrors, side-stand and other street sensibilities are gone, replaced by a full race-ready configuration.

  The fairing is made from injected plastic for personal decals and graphics, as well as easy replacement and repair while the windscreen is a taller to accomodate a full race tuck. There is a wet weather taillight and paddock stand supplied as standard while the controls and dash have been simplified for the track.

  

  

  

  

  Michelin Power Slick tires are supplied as standard in 120/70-R17 and 190/55-R17 sizes for the track. Fully-adjustable, state-of-the-art WP APEX suspension is fitted, carrying settings derived from testing laps around some of the most prominent motorsport circuits in Europe.

  The RC R track is also two kilograms lighter than the 195 kg (wet weight) of the RC R. There are three customisable track riding modes, allowing for easy configuration of throttle response, traction control, slip adjustment, anti wheelie mode, launch control and engine braking.

  

  Also included in the specification sheet is a pit limiter, KTM quickshifter+ and all riding information, including a lap timer, is displayed on a 4.2-inch full color TFT-LCD panel. ABS is omitted for the RC R Track, with braking done using 320 mm diameter Brembo HyPure discs and twin four-piston callipers, along with a 240 mm rear disc.

  The RC R Track draws o the KTM RC16 MotoGP race bike for its aerodynamic profile. Wings and edges have been sculpted for the best downforce and corner performance for entry, grip and stability on acceleration.

  

  Motive power comes from KTM’s 947 cc parallel-twin, DOHC LC8c engine, producing 135 PS and 105 Nm of torque at 7,000 rpm, mated to a racing gearbox with longer first and shorter sixth gear and stainless steel Akrapovic Evolution exhaust system. By comparison, the road-going RC R gets 127 PS and 103 Nm of torque.

  Seat height on the RC R Track is set at 857 mm with 15.7-litres of fuel carried in the tank. The RC R Track is intended for entry into the KTM 990 RC R Cup, a cost-controlled, professionally organised six-round European race series for amateur riders.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Indian Motorcycle unveils 125th Anniversary collection

  In Bikes, Indian Motorcycle, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 25 February 2026 4:06 pm / 0 comment

  

  Honouring its century-and-a-quarter of making motorcycles, Indian Motorcycle has launched the limited edition 125th Anniversary collection. The line-up consists of the Chief Vintage 125th Anniversary Edition, Scout Bobber 125th Anniversary Edition and Indian Challenger 125th Anniversary Edition.

  Coming in a 250 unit limited production run, the Chief Vintage 125th Anniversary Edition is a cruiser decked in the “old style.” Harking back to the hey-day of Indian Motorcycle in the 1940s/1950s, the Chief Vintage carries Indian’s Thunderstroke 116 1,890 cc V-twin that produces 156 Nm of torque.

  

  Non-machined black cylinders and silver-painted cylinder heads and pushrod tubes give the Chief Vintage a distinct heritage look. This is complemented by exclusive 125th anniversary badging and a model specific stitched seat.

  Joining the Chief Vintage is the Challenger 125th Anniversary Edition, based on the Indian Challenger racing in the American V-Twin baggers race series. A fairing-mounted front cowl and hard saddlebags gives the Challenger its “bagger’ moniker, while the liquid-cooled PowerPlus 112 V-twin comes with overhead cams and four-valves per cylinder.

  

  Like the Chief Vintage 125th Anniversary Edition, the Challenger 125th Anniversary Edition comes with exclusive badging as well as a 125th anniversary custom-stitched, two-up seat. The limited-edition Indian Challenger features PowerBand Audio, polished rider and passenger floorboards, and backlit switch cubes, making it the flagship model I the collection.

  Rounding out the trio of Indian’s anniversary edition motorcycles is the Scout Bobber 125th Anniversary Edition, with solo seat and stripped down looks. The liquid-cooled 1,250 cc SpeedPlus V-twin delivers 111 hp, and only 450 Scout Bobber 125th Anniversary Edition models will be made for international sale.

  

  Coming standard is bobbed fenders and eight-spoke precision machined wheels, in keeping with the Scout Bobber 125th Anniversary Edition’s purposeful styling. Also standard is Indian Motorcycle’s 101 mm touchscreen display, allowing riders to view critical bike information, connect via Bluetooth, and personalise their ride with gauge configurations and selectable ride modes.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Indian Motorcycle now under full control of Carolwood

  In Bikes, Indian Motorcycle, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 25 February 2026 10:38 am / 3 comments

  

  Finalisation of its acquisition plan sees Indian Motorcycle coming under the control of Carolwood, a private equity firm based in Los Angeles, US. Celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2026, Indian Motorcycle was previously owned by Polaris, a company more known for its snowmobiles, side-by-side vehicles and Slingshot three-wheelers, as well as ownership the Victory Motorcycle brand that was closed in 2017.

  Indian will be led as a stand-alone company under new CEO and US motorcycle-industry veteran, Mike Kennedy. Kennedy said Indian is committed to a long-term strategy centered on delivering an even better ownership experience for riders and stronger, more focused support for the dealer network.

  900 employees will transition to the new Indian Motorcycle. Manufacturing ]continues at Indian’s existing facilities in Spirit Lake, Iowa, and Monticello, Minnesota, and continuing its industrial design and technology and product development out of centers in Burgdorf, Switzerland and Wyoming, Minnesota.

  In Malaysia, Indian Motorcycle is represented by Spirit Lake Motor, a company under the AFY Mobility Industries (AMI) umbrella.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 456 summons issued by JPJ KL in motorcycle ops

  In Bikes, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 23 February 2026 3:37 pm / 7 comments

  

  In a special motorcycle operation in Kuala Lumpur, JPJ issued 456 summons for various traffic offences. The operation, held on the night of February 21, saw 912 motorcycles inspected, with action take against 152, while 22 motorcycles were seized.

  Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory Road Transport Department (JPJ WPKL) director Hamidi Adam said in a The Star report offences detected were expired or otherwise having a driving licences, expired road tax, no insurance coverage, and non-compliant registration numbers. “The department remains committed to ensuring road safety and reducing accident rates, especially during the festive season,” he said in a statement.

  Held in co-operation with traffic police (JSPT), the operation ran between 8.30 pm and 11.30 pm at the Sentul Pasar Toll Plaza. In that duration, several foreign nationals were identified as flouting the law, including five from Pakistan, three from Bangladesh, two from Indonesia, and one from Myanmar.

   

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• Review: 2026 Yamaha NVX 155 SP scooter, RM11,998

  In Bike Reviews, Bikes, Yamaha / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 20 February 2026 6:44 pm / 5 comments

  

  Launched in Malaysia in September the previous year, the Yamaha NVX 155 scooter, priced at RM11,998, is facing some stiff competition in the local market, notably from the China brands. Scooters are becoming ever more popular with many looking at two-wheel transport to get past the traffic jams.

  Scooters are a no-brainer choice for the daily commute and the Malaysian scooter market is booming, helped by those wanting to cope with the rising cost of living and to save time commuting. The Yamaha NVX, known as the Aerox in some ASEAN markets, has been a popular choice for nearly two decades, since its introduction in 1997.

  The formula for the NVX 155 is simple. Take Yamaha’s Bluecore VVA engine, also used in the Yamaha NMax, and slip it into sporty bodywork. Throw in features found on the larger motorcycles and scooters in Yamaha’s lineup, and you get the NVX 155 SP.

  

  To be fair, the NVX 155 SP is something of an acquired taste, standing as it does between the traditional step-through scooter and the typical underbone motorcycle. Styling is o the sporty side of things, with a truncated rear end and a somewhat wide front cowl.

  Thing is, the 2017 NVX 155 was a scooter we found fetching enough to make our Top Five Bike list of the year. But, how does the latest iteration of Yamaha’s super scooter measure up?

  Read the full review of the 2026 Yamaha NVX 155 SP after the jump.

   

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• High number of bikes an overlooked contributing factor to road congestion in Malaysia – UPM VC

  In Bikes, Cars, Local News, Public Transport, Videos / By Jonathan James Tan / 19 February 2026 6:22 pm / 50 comments

  

  Much ado was made last week about extraordinary traffic jams in the run-up to Chinese New Year and Ramadan, which are next to each other this year. Naturally, this gave rise to lots of views and opinions online about the state of our transport infrastructure, whether public or private.

  Some regurgitated the old chestnut of the lack of convenient first- and last-mile solutions in our public transport while others brought up Malaysia’s voracious appetite for cars (a record 820,752 new cars were registered in the country last year).

  According to transport minister Anthony Loke, his ministry is focusing on improving public transport, and the government has no immediate plans to curb car ownership, which, as many of us know, is among Asia’s highest per capita.

  So if nothing much is going to be (or can be) done vis-à-vis cars, what about bikes? Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) vice-chancellor Datuk Prof Ir Dr Ahmad Farhan Mohamad Sadullah opines that the high number of motorcycles in the country is an overlooked contributing factor to road congestion, and that more needs to be done to encourage bikers to shift to public transport.

  “We need to start thinking about the push factor, how we want to shift people from private to public transport. The alternative is already there, it’s just how we want to ensure that the generalised cost of travel will start to make those in mid- and low-income groups feel that they have no choice but to use public transport,” he told Astro Awani in a video interview.

  “We have a bit of a problem compared to other countries because our private transport also includes motorcycles, and we have a big number of them, they also disrupt the road capacity and influence the level of congestion. That’s the problem we need to understand and that we have to solve.

  “Now we talk a lot about car users – too far (a step) – I feel motorcyclists need to be shifted to public transport. But of course the motorcycle has an advantage in that it can cilok (lane-split),” Ahmad Farhan added.

  We’re sure you have a lot on your mind – share with us your thoughts in the comments. Perhaps you may have an unheard-of solution to our traffic woes?

   

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• Ducati unveils limited edition Formula Sport 73

  In Bikes, Ducati, International Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 13 February 2026 11:39 am / 0 comment

  

  A limited edition from the boys in Borgo Panigale is the 2026 Ducati Formula Sport 73. Paying homage to the 1973 750 Super Sport Desmo, the Formula Sport 73 will come in a limited production run of 873 units, worldwide.

  The original 750 Super Sport Desmo Super Sport was a replica of the 750 Imola Desmo with which Paul Smart and Bruno Spaggiari triumphed in the 1972 200 Miglia di Imola. The first European competition for production-derived motorcycles, it evolved in the 1980s into Formula 750, which would into the modern World Superbike class know today.

  The Formula Sport 73 takes the Scrambler Cafe Racer as its underpinning, adding a model specific cafe racer front fairing. Finished in silver and aqua green livery, the Formula Sport 73 recalls the original “green frame” racing replica.

  

  The vertical gold stripe on the tank echoes the original unpainted strip on the 750 Imola Desmo, which allowed the team to check the fuel level without needing to use a fuel gauge. Racing style components are supplied by Rizoma, with brake and clutch levers with oil reservoirs, footpegs and fuel cap.

  Ducati’s air-cooled Desmodue V-twin is the heart of the Formula Sport 73, displacing 803 cc ad Euro 5+ compliant. Producing 73 horsepower at 8,250 rpm, the Formula Sport 73 comes complete with modern riding electronics – DTC traction control, Cornering ABS, the Ducati Quick Shift system and two Riding Modes.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2026 CFMoto Papio Racer in Malaysia, RM8,888 price

  In Bikes, CFMoto, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 11 February 2026 6:08 pm / 5 comments

  

  Now in Malaysia is the 2026 CFMoto Papio Racer, priced at RM8,888 excluding road tax, insurance and registration. Three colours are offered for the Papio Racer in Malaysia – Clay Yellow, Nebula White and Champion Blue.

  The Papio Racer differs from the CFMoto Papio XO, with the installation of full fairing bodywork with windshield and winglets, whereas the Papio XO came with a half fairing. Touted as a “fun bike”, the Papio Racer is classed in the “mini bike” category, making it suitable for younger riders and those smaller in stature.

  

  Powered by a single-cylinder, air-cooled engine fed by EFI and displacing 126 cc, the Papio Racer produces 9.4 hp at 8,500 rpm with a maximum torque of 8.3 Nm at 6,500 rpm. Power goes to the rear wheel via a six-speed gearbox and chain final drive.

  Braking is done with single hydraulic discs, 210 mm diameter in front and 190 mm at the rear, with two-channel ABS as standard while wheel sizing is 12-inches front and back, fitted with 120/70 ad 130/70 tyres. Upside-down forks hold up the front of the Papio Racer, while the rear end is fitted with a preload-adjustable monoshock.

  

  Inside the cockpit, a combination digital/analogue display shows all the necessary riding information. Riding conveniences include traction control and a USB charging port for the rider’s electronics, while LED lighting is used throughout.

  Weight for the Papio Racer is listed at 114 kg, with seat height set at 760 mm, and 7-litres of fuel is carried in the tank. Every Papio Racer comes with a two-year or 20,000 km warranty against manufacturing defects, while spare parts are available for purchase online through the MForce Bike Holdings website.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2026 Triumph Scrambler 400 XC in Malaysia this March, priced at RM34,200, bookings taken now

  In Bikes, Local Bike News, Triumph / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 11 February 2026 12:33 pm / 0 comment

  

  After its global launch last year, the Triumph Scrambler 400 XC is coming to Malaysia as a 2026 model, priced at RM34,200. Pricing does not include road tax, insurance or registration and there are three colour options available for the Malaysian market – Racing Yellow, Storm Grey and Vanilla White.

  The Scrambler 400 XC joins the Triumph Scrambler 400 X, priced at RM29,900 in Malaysia, and the Speed 400 with a retail price of RM26,900. The Scrambler 400 X is geared for light off-road duty, coming with tubeless spoked 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wheels, along with high mounted front fender and suspension travel of 150 mm front and rear.

  

  Triumph’s ‘TR’ single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC engine with four-valves provides power for the Scrambler 400 XC. Power output is rated at 39.5 hp at 8,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 37.5 Nm at 6,500 rpm, while a six-speed gearbox with slip and assist clutch, and chain final drive sends power to the rear wheel.

  Suspension uses 43 mm upside-down forks in front, non-adjustable, while the rear is fitted with a preload adjustable monoshock with remote gas reservoir. Seat height is set at 835 mm, and overall weight is listed at 186 kg with 13 litres of fuel in the tank.

  

  For braking, the Scrambler 400 XC gets single hydraulic discs front and rear, with a four-piston radial calliper on 320 mm fixed disc in front and a single-piston floating calliper with 230 mm fixed disc at the back. Two-channel ABS is standard equipment.

  Inside the cockpit, a large analogue speedometer and integrated LCD screen includes a digital tachometer, fuel range remaining and gear indicator, with functions accessed from the left handlebar pod, and a USB-C charging port is provided for charging the rider’s electronics.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2026 X-Wedge Rover RL2000 and RL2000S, Ranger RX2000 in Malaysia – pricing starts at RM68,888

  In Bikes, Local Bike News / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 9 February 2026 12:17 pm / 5 comments

  

  Now in Malaysia is the 2026 X-Wedge Rover RL2000, RL2000S and Ranger RX2000 cruisers, priced at RM98,888, RM95,888 and RM68,888, respectively. These are the first in a range of big V-twin cruisers from China brought in by MForce Bike Holdings while also includes a full dress tourer and a trike.

  Styled by Kiska for HiSun Motors, the Rover and Ranger are powered by a V-twin engine jointly developed with S&S Cycle, and resemble what a Victory motorcycle might have looked if Polaris had other decided not to end the brand back in 2017. Displacing 1,976 cc, the X-Wedge V-twin produces 99.2 hp with a maximum torque of 158 Nm.

  Power goes to the rear wheel via a six-speed gearbox and belt final drive, and to ease low speed parking lot manoeuvres, a reverse gear is provided, driven by the starter motor. To manage engine heat, the Rover and Ranger come equipped with left and right air guards, and cooling fans.

  

  

  For the Rover RL2000S, it comes standard with a two-speaker JBL sound system while in-dash entertainment is done via a 7-inch TFT hybrid display. The screen also features on-screen navigation display and Bluetooth connectivity to the rider’s smartphone.

  With its “bagger” styling, the Rover RL2000S comes with left and right hard panniers and a full coverage front fairing. Crash bars come as standard equipment for protection in low speed tip overs.

  

  The lost of riding conveniences is fairly extensive, including two-channel ABS ad combined braking system, traction control, tyre pressure monitoring system, CCS, dual Type-A USB charging ports and keyless start. There is also a front dash cam and storage inside the front cowl.

  Rounding out the trio of big cruisers from X-Wedge is the Rover RL2000, with its full dresser styling. Riding conveniences for the RL2000 include a four-speaker JBL audio system, front and rear dash cams and onscreen navigation.

  

  Weight for the Rover RL2000 is listed at 440 kg, while the RL2000S is listed at 410 kg, and the Ranger RX2000 tips the scales at 340 kg. The Ranger RX2000 comes with the same engine as the Rover, but omits the fairing and saddlebags, as well as the on-board entertainment system and reverse gear.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2026 WMoto Island 150 scooter for Malaysia, RM6.6k

  In Bikes, Local Bike News, WMoto / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 5 February 2026 2:46 pm / 2 comments

  

  The 150 cc scooter arena in Malaysia sees a new entry, the 2026 WMoto Island 150, priced at RM6,688. Pricing excludes road tax, insurance and registration, ad there are three colour options – Aura Black, Action Blue and Prime Grey.

  Carrying a 150 cc single-cylinder, four-stroke, four-valve, liquid-cooled engine, the Island 150 gets 15.4 hp at 8,500 rpm and peak torque of 14.2 N.m at 6,500 rpm. As is typical of scooters in this class, power goes to the rear wheel via CVT gearbox and belt final drive.

  Wheel sizing for the Island 150 is 14-inches in front and 13-inches at the back. Tyre sizing for the cast alloy wheels is 110/70 for the front wheel and 130/70 for the rear.

  

  

  Braking is done with single hydraulic discs front and rear, with two-channel ABS as standard equipment. Suspension uses telescopic front forks and twin preload-adjustable shock absorbers in the rear.

  Seat height for the Island 150 is set at 764 mm, with weight listed at 137 kg, while nine-litres of fuel is carried in the tank. LED lighting is used throughout and riding information is shown on a digital panel, while other equipment includes a tyre pressure monitoring system and utility hook with a 5 kg load capacity.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Malaysian police take delivery of Yamaha Tracer 9 GT

  In Bikes, Local Bike News, Yamaha / By Mohan K Ramanujam / 5 February 2026 12:23 pm / 8 comments

  

  Malaysian police has taken possession of 200 units of the recently launched 2026 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT. This marks Hong Leong Yamaha Motors (HLYM) largest single delivery to police, to date.

  The handover ceremony at HLYM’s GenBlu cafe in Sungai Buloh, Selangor, was attended by SAC Muhammad Hanif Othman, police personnel and HLYM staff. The Tracer 9 GT will be utilised for high-level escort duties and specialised patrol assignments.

  The police model Tracer 9 GT in Malaysia will be supported by HLYM’s Parts Centre and authorised dealers, plus over 250 Yamaha Quality Service (YQS) centres nationwide. The Tracer 9 GT, priced at RM71,888, is a three-cylinder sports-touring motorcycle, first introduced in Malaysia in 2023.

  

  The latest version of the Tracer 9 GT comes with KYB electronic suspension, a 7-inch TFT-LCD screen, cruise control and Yamaha’s Matrix Headlight system that automatically adjusts individual LEDs – four elements in total – to optimize illumination based on surrounding traffic conditions.

  There are four ride modes, as well as traction control, slide control and wheelie control, with the control modes allowing for three levels of adjustment, manually selected.

   

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