CFMOTO, one of the fastest-growing leisure motorcycle brands in the Philippines, has been very aggressive in expanding its market presence recently. The brand has always been present in the multiple motorcycle exhibits that were held in the first half of 2023. One of which saw the launch of the 800 NK last April. Meanwhile, in China, CFMOTO just launched the 450 NK and we couldn’t help but exclaim, "Sana all!" Is the Philippines next? But it would seem that our wish is about to be fulfilled by C

The Honda CL500 is the brand’s modern interpretation of a scrambler motorcycle. True to its styling, the CL500 features a raised two-to-one exhaust with a heat guard. Its overall look wouldn’t be out of place in a Mad Max movie franchise. Sharing its platform with the Rebel500, the CL500 is propelled by a 471cc liquid-cooled, 4-valve, parallel-twin engine mated to a 6-Speed manual transmission. It produces a generous amount of grunt, churning out 33.8 kW and 43.3 Nm. The CL500 uses the same blac

Every rider would want to be seen perched atop a big bike, and the bigger, the better. Yet, not everyone would be able to manage the riding dynamics involved. “Tiis-ganda” is what I would often say to myself whenever I’m stuck in city traffic while straddling my Rebel 500. On the Honda Rebel 1100 DCT, however, it would definitely be a different story. Recently, I’ve had the privilege of being one of the few first test riders of Honda’s latest liter-bike offering, the Rebel 1100 DCT. While I only

The recently concluded 2023 Makina Moto Show held at the SMX Convention Center registered 59,498 visitors. To those who couldn’t care less about motorcycles, these kinds of trade shows might be seen as a big annoyance as they cause a scarcity of parking slots and massive traffic jams in the immediate area of the venue. However, to those in the motorcycle industry, events like the Makina Moto Show are essential in the promotion of their products and services to a wider audience. One-stop shop Mot

Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI) has pulled out all the stops for the 2023 Makina Moto Show on April 14 to 16, 2023. The Japanese brand introduced its new president, Sayaka Arai, and showcased its huge collection of motorcycles, including three new launches. The event was also the first public appearance of Arai-san, who brought her extensive experience and leadership skills to the motorcycle brand in the Philippines. She is poised to guide the brand toward a future of innovation and growth. “There

KYMCO Philippines recently posted a teaser on its FB page about unveiling three new models on March 24, 2023. While it has yet to reveal which models to expect officially, these will likely be the updated versions of current models in the market. KRV Moto 180 The KYMCO KRV 180 has been making waves since its launch in 2021. Unlike most performance scooters, the KRV 180 has a flat floorboard, making it more versatile and practical. It also features an exposed drive belt to add to its sporty chara