Can a weird powertrain really serve as a replacement for displacement?
by Angelo Nieto
It’s like Honda Sensing, but for two-wheelers
Honda has just unveiled its new advanced rider-assistance system-aptly named Honda Sensing Ride. It essentially functions like its driver-assist technology, but is engineered for two-wheelers and riders.Like the typical Honda Sensing, this system offers adaptive cruise control,
by Billy Caluag
155cc performance, 125cc price tag—good buy or goodbye?
Yamaha Motor Philippines made waves when it launched the all-new Yamaha Lexi 155. This small maxi-scooter promises 155cc performance with a 125cc pricing, easily making it one of the most enticing offerings in our market today.The Yamaha Lexi 155
Tipping the scale at 190kg
This is a two-wheeled Aston Martin. Not a DB12 that's been driven through a hedge, but a motorcycle. Obviously, a motorcycle! You can see it is a motorcycle! It's officially called the AMB 002, which implies the existence of
by Vijay Pattni
The superbike builder is profitable and competitive, but not enough for VW
The Volkswagen Group is reportedly considering the sale of superbike builder Ducati as part of the ongoing effort to streamline its portfolio. Per Bloomberg, the Italian manufacturer is valued at 1.25 billion euros (over P91 billion). Ducati is under the Audi
by Angelo Nieto
The achievement is marked by the Click 125
Honda Philippines (HPI) has just reached its 10 millionth motorcycle unit production milestone. The official line-off ceremony was held at Honda's manufacturing facility in Tanauan, Batangas, and was celebrated with production-line staff, associates, dealers, suppliers, stakeholders, and brand executives
by Lije Martin
It made its debut at the 9th Philippine Moto Heritage Weekend
Suzuki Motorcycles Philippines has officially unveiled the Suzuki GN160, a recreation motorcycle that blends timeless retro styling, everyday practicality, and reliable performance for Filipino riders.The neo-retro motorbike was unveiled at the 9th Philippine Moto Heritage Weekend, held at Foro de
by Kara Santos
VinFast has also updated (lowered) prices for the Viper, Feliz II, and Evo
It's official, folks: VinFast's electric motorcycles have been launched in the Philippines. In case you missed it, not too long ago, we were able to preview these at the Vietnamese brand's headquarters in Haiphong, Vietnam.VinFast E-Motorcycle Philippines'
The Philippines will be one of the first countries to get it
Traffic and navigation platform Waze is currently rolling out a new Motorcycle Mode that advertises more accurate routes and traffic updates for two-wheelers. The new setting supplements its real-time traffic database and map editors with artificial intelligence to help process
by Billy Caluag
As part of the ‘Smile Rider Project’
This past weekend, the third round of the 2026 Endurance World Championship-the Suzuka 8 Hours-took place in Mie prefecture. Special guests were also present to add a touch of cuteness to the motorcycle endurance race's atmosphere: Sanrio characters Hello
by Angelo Nieto
Should automakers return to steam engineering?
While electrification may be the future of mobility, some choose to go back in time. Meet Graham Sykes, a 62-year-old engineer from England, and the operator of 'Force of Nature,' a steam-powered motorcycle which he also built.Yes, you
by Billy Caluag
The brand is aiming for 30,000 stations across the country
VinFast's electric scooters are on their way to the Philippines, and the brand is starting to make a lot of buzz in the motorcycle market. One of its biggest selling points for these two-wheelers is that they'll come with
The event is called ‘Revs & Revelry’ and will be held on May 17
The 2026 Distinguished Gentleman's Ride (DGR) will be held on May 17, but unlike the usual parade in dapper attire, this year's event takes a slightly different route. In light of ongoing fuel conservation efforts, DGR Manila will gather for
by Lije Martin
It’s called the Viper, and it’ll likely go up against 125cc scooters
There's been a lot of talk about VinFast's electric two-wheelers that are on their way to our market. If the sheer number of eyeballs we've gotten on our story is any indication, then we can probably say that
KTM affectionately calls it the ‘Beast RR’
The flagship 2026 KTM 1390 Super Duke RR has been launched, and it's the fastest and most aggressive version of the brand's naked bike thus far-so much so that the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer has given it the title 'Beast
by Lije Martin
New colors of the CB650R have also been revealed
Honda Philippines has officially released the new NX500 E-Clutch big bike. It debuted earlier today at the 2026 Makina Moto Expo, sharing the stage with the CB650R, which was updated with a slew of new colors.At launch, the CB650R can
by Billy Caluag
We’re still wishing we had this in the Philippines
Honda is turning heads at the 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show. Not just with its cars, but with its two-wheelers-specifically, the Honda Monkey FTR125.The Japanese brand has just launched a new Limited Edition of one of its oldest and
Is it worth upgrading your bike’s stock exhaust?
Where we're from, there are a lot of aftermarket motorcycle exhausts. From small scooters and stripped-down underbones to big bikes, it's normal to see all sorts of mufflers and tailpipes fitted onto them.Despite that being the norm, though,
Find out in this review of the fifth-generation ‘Underbone King’
The Suzuki Raider R150 has been a crowd-favorite since it debuted back in 2004. Even then, it already featured a slim chassis with a punchy DOHC, carbureted engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission. Many Filipinos quickly gravitated toward the
by Lije Martin
“Motorists with such legal mufflers are not required to carry certifications”
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has once again issued a clarification on its crackdown against aftermarket mufflers, stressing that motorcyclists using illegally assembled or non-compliant devices will be apprehended.This comes after the agency warned last week that aftermarket motorcycle mufflers
The game launches on April 29
As sure as the first glimpse of daffodils marks the end of another brutal meteorological assault by British winter time, this is the time of the year when a new MotoGP game is announced. Both happenings get the same neural pathway in
by Phil Iwaniuk
