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PH motorcycle sales seen revving up in ’16

The Philippine motorcycle industry expects to continue its strong performance this year with at least a 15-percent growth in sales, driven by robust domestic demand. Last year, motorcycle sales grew by 8 percent to 850,509 units—reportedly the…

Did you know: Road accidents involving motorcycles

Road accidents involving motorcycles posted the highest number of fatalities in 2015. A total of 20,283 motorcycles were involved in road accidents in the National Capital Region last year, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority. Of…

MotoGP champion Lorenzo visits PH

Movistar Yamaha, the 2015 MotoGP Constructors Champion, and Yamaha Motor Philippines, headed by its President Mr. Toru Osugi, brought to our shores the 2015 MotoGP Riders Champion Jorge Lorenzo for the opening leg of the Yamaha GP…

Manila cops find stun grenade on motorbike left at checkpoint

The Manila Police District (MPD) seized a motorcycle that was abandoned by its riders at a checkpoint, and found a “used stun grenade” and two bullets in its compartment. Chief Insp. Roberto Mangune, head of the MPD…

Fil-Am San Francisco cable car operator dies from motorcycle mishap injuries

SAN FRANCISCO—A Filipino American cable car operator, who had been in a coma after he was struck by a suspected drunken motorcyclist last June, died Tuesday morning, Jan 12, according to the local Muni operators union. Reynaldo…

Motorbike thief says ex-‘kagawad’ was his ‘mentor’

A THEFT suspect arrested by the Caloocan City police Tuesday morning pointed to a former barangay councilor or kagawad as his “mentor” when it came to stealing motorcycles. Police said Elmer Montilla, 37, was caught on security…

R-day and Grand Prix finals: Yamaha’s weekend of world-class speed

YAMAHA Motor Philippines Inc. continues its commitment to developing and redefining speed in the country. Continuously raising the level of quality and design to fit the global standard in terms of racing and related products, Yamaha introduced…

2015 Japanese MotoGP at Twin Ring Motegi: Dani Wins at Honda’s backyard

The 2015 MotoGP is nearing its end, and the championship battle is far from over. Only 14 points separate Rossi from Lorenzo, with defending champ Marc Marquez a few points further back.   Sunday saw a damp…

Shell holds first-ever Shell Advance Bike Fair

Last September 26th, over a thousand riders attended Shell’s first-ever bike fair and participated in a full day of entertainment, games and visited the various exhibits set up by bike clubs and Shell’s OEM partners at the…

MotoGP Gran Premio Movistar de Aragon: Lorenzo closes in on title No. 3

  The Motorland in Aragon is located basically in the middle of nowhere, having a small-town vibe all year round, the exception being when the Motogp fraternity comes to town. Then this community turns into a huge…

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