Yamaha Motor Philippines (YMPH), through Yamaha Riding Academy, recently held a special off-road riding certification program for their motorsports instructors. The three-day training session was held to refine the off-road riding skills of YMPH staff and familiarize themselves with the different off-road motorcycles in the Yamaha line-up, particularly the XTZ125 and the WR155R. On the third day, after receiving their certification, the instructors would apply what they’ve learned by conducting

Kawasaki introduced the world-renowned Pulsar line in the Philippine market at the 2023 Makina Moto Show to replace the well-loved Rouser series. The N250 is the first of multiple Pulsar models to be launched locally under the Kawasaki-Bajaj partnership. The Rouser series was introduced to the Philippines more than a decade ago as the motorcycle for the everyday alpha rider. At the time, while Pulsar was already internationally established, Kawasaki chose to create its own brand footprint by int

Last year, Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd. announced to the global community its goal of achieving zero road crashes for its motorcycle customers by 2050. During the presentation, the manufacturing giant also shared its midterm management plans (2022 to 2024) in achieving this using these three pillars as guide: Technology, Rider Skills and Connectivity. For Rider Skills, Yamaha plans to bolster its Yamaha Riding Academy (YRA) courses and make them more readily available to customers. As for Technology an

People of a certain age group will probably recall when owner-type jeeps dominated the streets. Every other household seemed to have one of these cute little galvanized machines in the garage. Also, for some reason, every other person you see behind the wheel of these “owners” is a Mamang Pulis. Fast forward to the present day, the only owner-type jeeps on the road are those used by fish dealers from Malabon and Navotas, particularly those with huge basins (banyera) attached at the rear. Is it j

The Tarlac Circuit Hill is set for an action-packed weekend. On November 5-6, 2022, a total of Php 100,000 in cash prizes will be up for grabs in the Novice/Beginner & Inter/Expert Categories of the KYMCO KRV 180i One Make Race at the Final Round of the TSR Championship. After four rounds of battle, 12 racers will compete to be named champion in this inaugural race series. The KYMCO KRV 180i is the brand’s latest offering in the sporty scooter segment and it is propelled by a 175cc, 4V Liquid-co

Following an exciting performance in round 3 of the Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) in Japan, each rider representing the Yamaha Philippines Racing Team was eager to make their country proud and achieve victory in the international racing arena. McKinley Kyle Paz of Yamaha Philippines Stylobike Racing Team, April King Mascardo, and Gian Carlo Mauricio of UMA Racing MMR Yamaha Philippines Team were ready to make a splash in their respective races held last weekend in Sepang, Malaysia. The bo