Buying your first motorcycle may not be that different from buying your first car. In fact, the excitement and anticipation are often the same. The only difference–aside from the price–may be the amount of time it takes to choose a bike. Many motorbikes are highly-specialized these days, and choosing one …

Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI) is going bigger for 2019 as it has brought to our shores the latest Touring and Roadster big bike models, led by the Honda Goldwing 1800. Apart from the Goldwing, the three newest offerings are the Honda CB650R and Honda CB1000R.  The line-up of big bikes …

Team Philippines, composed of Julius Maranga, Georekey Cantabaco, and Gabriel Hidalgo Jr., was crowned the Regional Champion of the Castrol Asia Pacific Bikes Super Mechanic Contest 2018 after their outstanding performance at the grand finale. Team Vietnam and Team Malaysia were announced as the Runner-up and the Second Runner-up, respectively. …

Russian motorcycle company IMZ-Ural wants to ask a question: “What’s over the ridge? What’s just beyond your campsite? What obstacles lie ahead after a big storm?” The answer? A drone launcher–or specifically a sidecar that can launch a drone. This technology comes from Ural Air, which features a “DJI Spark …

The Castrol Asia Pacific Bikes Super Mechanic Contest 2018 has kicked off the national rounds across six countries–India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam–since April 2018, with the participation of almost 120,000 two-wheeler mechanics. The Grand Finale will be held in Bangkok, Thailand from November 14 to 15 where the …

Every year, thousands of riders gather for the annual anniversary celebration of Motorsiklo Xklusibo (MX), the only radio program on air that tackles the motorcycle industry and its issues. The outdoor venue was filled with booths that offer the best deals for accessories, parts, oil, and anything motorcycle-related. Up to …

The community of motorcycle riders is currently pushing to amend the anti-modification clause stated in the Philippines’ current motoring laws. In a statement, the Riders of the Philippines said that the rules and regulations on motorcycles issued by the Land Transportation Office (LTO) have been prohibitive despite the lack of …

TVS Motor Company, a reputed two-wheeler and three-wheeler manufacturer in India, today launched two new products for the Philippines market–the TVS Dazz and TVS King. Developed to meet Euro 3 standards, TVS Dazz is an exciting 110cc scooter while TVS King is a 200cc three-wheeler offering designed to be the …

Harley-Davidson gets more experimental as it attempts to deliver on its promise to “inspire even more people around the world to experience the exhilaration of riding a motorcycle” with three new concept motorcycles. The popular American motorcycle brand launched the trio as part of “More Roads to Harley-Davidson,” an all-encompassing …

Former Land Transportation Office (LTO) chief and current Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) traffic and safety consultant Albert Suansing on Thursday said that fraud charges await those who have erroneously put the wrong information on their vehicle’s certification of registration issued by the LTO. In an interview, Suansing said that both …

It will be the first ever BMW Motorrad dealership that will only sell motorcycles in the Philippines, so everyone’s pumped. And for someone who has been patiently wooing BMW Philippines for 15 years before it finally said “yes,” it’s a personal triumph in and of itself. Wilson Lu, the person …

Ducati North America has filed a recall with the United States’ National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a potential fire hazard with its Ducati Supersport and Ducati Supersport S sportbikes. The recall affects the said models that were produced between July 21, 2016 to May 16, 2018. According to …

This man needs no introduction. In fact, you only need to say one word: Pac-Man—and the game’s over. Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao, or Manny for short, may not be as active in the boxing arena today as he was when he started in 1995, but no one denies his incredible talent …

A group of motorcycle riders is calling on the government to recognize motorcycles for hire, which are popularly known as “habal-habals,” as an alternative mode of transportation for commuters. The Riders of the Philippines (ROTP) is likewise urging for the review of various regulations being imposed by national and local …

Harley-Davidson of Manila unveiled the latest addition to its family of cruiser bikes, the 115th Anniversary Model Harley-Davidson, at the recent Makina Moto Show Big Bike Expo 2018, which ran from May 19 to 20, 2018 at the SMX Convention Center Pasay City. The special and limited edition 115th Anniversary …