Motorcycle Philippines

Consumer Reports Cars Blog: First impression: Ducati Monster 696, Monster 1100, SportClassic Sport 1000 Biposto.

At a driving event this fall, we had a chance to sample a few motorcycles we may not formally test. As with high-performance cars, high-end motorcycles often set the standard for handling, braking, acceleration, and other attributes. While we started testing scooters and motorcycles again last year focused on the entry-level and casual use market, we have been sampling larger, more powerful bikes to remain calibrated. (See our previous motorcycle blog posts.)

Valentino Rossi samples the BMW M3 GTS, drives away in M3 sedan — Autoblog.

Valentino Rossi drives the BMW M3 GTS – Click above for high-res image gallery

After securing his record ninth MotoGP title, there’s little doubt that Valentino Rossi is the fastest man on two wheels. And BMW has acknowledged the Italian rider’s speed by awarding him a brand-spankin’-new M3 sedan.

The German automaker is a sponsor of the motorbike racing series, providing organizers with safety cars and other vehicles, and even using it to debut the new X6 M crossover earlier this year. And every year BMW gifts a car to the rider who proved the fastest in qualifying over the course of the season. Rossi’s won the “M Award” five times now, but before he drove off in his new V8 sports sedan, BMW gave him a rare opportunity to sample the new hardcore M3 GTS.

Several of the site sponsors are offering great deals to usher in the Christmas Seasons.  What better way to enjoy the Yuletide Season than by giving yourself or your significant other something special.

Motoworld is going to be having it’s Warehouse Sale from December 1 to December 5.

In appreciation of your continued support, MOTOWORLD will be organizing a pre-Christmas WAREHOUSE SALE next week!

Date : December 1 to 5, 2009 (Tuesday to Saturday)
Time : 10am to 5pm
Venue : 643 Mercedes Avenue, Barangay San Miguel, Pasig City (across La Consolacion College)

The sale will include selected goods from Zeus, Shark, KBC, Caberg, GIVI, Komine, RS Taichi, Spidi, XPD, Raytek, Oxford Products, Sinisalo, Autocom, FIVE, and many more.

Literally thousands of helmets, jackets, gloves, rain gears, protectors, leather suits, boots, reflectors, and shirts will be up for grabs with discounts as much as 80% OFF!

All major credit cards will be accepted for payment and customers will be entertained on a first come first serve basis.

Hurry as this is the perfect opportunity to grab premium quality products at blow out prices!!!

More information is available in the thread here.

Station 1 is also coming up with a big year end sale on December 4 and 5.

Hold on to your hard earned bonuses because this will be the biggest Sale of the Year.

5 % discount on ALL HJC Helmets

5 % discount on ALL NEW helmets

10 % discount on ALL Battery Tenders

20 % discount on all our OLD stocks of jackets, boots, gloves, helmets and pants !!!

Plus we have more than 140 new DOT/SNELL approved helmets arriving from the USA !

Theres more — if you buy any 3 combination items (gloves, boots, pants, helmets or jackets) you get an addional 5% discount !

Don’t miss this rare event, mark it on your calendars !

More information here.

Biker Store Philippines our Tagbilaran based online store is also offering big savings on their stocks. Check out their link here.

Stand Up For Your Ride on the Vespa 1+1 | Autopia | Wired.com.

MotoItalia Philippines, Inc., a synergy between GBI and the Autohub Group, hosted a launch party last October 15, 2009 to announce their appointment as the official Philippine distributor of the stylish Italian Piaggio & C.S.p.a. line of scooters, namely Piaggio, Vespa and Gilera.

The MEMBERS ONLY in The Fort was packed with over 200 guests from government, media, scooter communities, showbiz, business sector and the motoring industry. True to its La Polizia theme, the venue was converted to a police department where hot foreign and local models served as police officers, and “reprimanded” the guests who came in as traffic violators. The strict policewomen assisted the guests with their “mug” shots, driving safety seminar and “license releasing”.

Men and women clad in scooterista chic outfits were all in a festive mood the whole night. Ruffino Wines took care of the drinks, while AGV Helmets and Ben Sherman made sure the guests were happy about the raffle. Products AVPs flashed on Philips LCD TVs kept everybody entertained. The major partners for the event were Standard Insurance, GoldPlan Insurance Brokers and Motul True Performance Oil.

The unveiling of the scooters was the highlight of the party. Guests could not help but swoon as the Piaggio, Vespa and Gilera units were being undressed from the covers.

MotoItalia aims to actively promote scooter riding in the Philippines as a stylish, modern and environment-friendly and fun way to move around the city. For additional information, please contact MotoItalia Philippines, Inc. at (632) 860-8888 loc 125 through Jonah Guzman, or (63) 922-882-3648 and (632) 7210765 through Enrico de los Reyes, or log on to www.motoitaliaphil.com.

The once a month RFAC Mission Ride supposed to be a regular visit to an orphanage was change to a relief mission to the victims of Typhoon Ondoy.

This happened when the Ms. Danica Salazar, daughter of Sir Pogi kasmut who is in Barcelona, Spain posted a blog in the internet detailing the devastation made by Typhoon Ondoy to the Philippines. Included in the said blog was a solicitation for donation to the victims, fortunately, lots of good hearted individual pledges their support to the cause of Ms. Salazar. With this funds RFAC look for possible recipients that needs the most assistance.

Sir Extremevelocity, assigned to look for the proposed beneficiaries. With coordination with local officials, he chose the residents of Brgy. De La Paz, Bi?an, Laguna. Initially RFAC allocated funds for the first 100 families that need most assistance. This Barangay is still submerged in flood water as of this writing. To have an organized distribution of goods, Sir Extremevelocity issues claim stubs for the first 100 and a reserved 50 stubs to be distributed on site.

November 21, 2009 was purchasing and repacking day. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Volunteers, to many to mention, but you know who you are for your unwavering support and extending your helping hands in repacking relief goods.

This relief mission was set on November 22, 2009. There were two (2) assembly points for the Volunteers to meet. Unfortunately one of the Volunteer suffered a mechanical problem with his bike and the supposed merging of two groups didn’t happened.

The main group from a Gasoline Station along Macapagal Blvd., in Pasay City headed their way to Cavite at around 6:15am to be met by contingent from Cavite. After a brief rundown and inspections of motorcycles they proceed to their destination. A Red Ribbon was attached to the Volunteer Motorcycles for easy identifications. The group traversed along Aguinaldo Highway then left to Governors Drive to meet the contingents from Laguna headed by PSRC-Laguna in Bi?an, Laguna.

In a gasoline station, Volunteers from Laguna were already together with the jeep loaded of relief goods driven by Tatay Totoy, Father of COE Sir Alvin who is overseas. there waiting for the Volunteers from Manila .

The Volunteers headed to Elementary School of Bi?an. A miscommunication happened when one rider volunteered to spearhead the group, instead of going to the above mentioned school he went to Brgy. De La Paz. A commotion almost happened when the residents of this barangay learned that the jeep is loaded with relief goods and they are asking for relief goods. We can’t blame these people for there were not receiving any assistance. The said school was chosen to prevent such thing to happen.

At Bi?an Elementary School, some members of PSRC-Laguna were already there to prepare hot water for coffee and breads for the Volunteers. They also donated 50 packs of relief goods.

The relief goods were distributed without any untoward incidents. Because the school was also a relocation area, we have to cordon the area to have proper distribution. Fortunately, the supposed first 100 and 50 from PSRC, and the extra packs of relief goods able to sustain the number of families that needs to receive the donations.

Oranges and apples were also distributed to the children.

To the Volunteers of RFAC, to the Donors and Supporters, especially to Ms. Danica Salazar and the people of Spain who extend their help, Thank You is not enough, may you receive folds for your good deeds.

God Bless Us All.

Photos by: francismalasig and hauzwiferider

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Spend your Christmas holidays jingle-belling, or rather, safely speeding, your way around the country’s newest race circuit, the Clark International Speedway (CIS)* inside the Clark Economic Zone in Angeles City, Pampanga, during the National Racing Association’s (NRA) fourth-quarter Track Day on 13 December 2009, Sunday!

The 2009 NRA Track Days are presented by Bridgestone Tires.

Shake-off all that stress that usually comes with the rush of the yuletide season and let your inner speed “angel” (and not your “inner demon” — remember, it’s Christmas!) to give you a different kind of rush on the track.

The popularity of motorcycle Track Days have been on the rise ever since these two-wheeled machines, big and small, have become a major, if not the number one, mode of transportation in the country today.  But many riders nowadays are also becoming more aware of the safety aspects of motor biking, and have taken to fulfilling their “need for speed” in a more secure and controlled environment, such as the track.

But what’s cool about the NRA’s Track Days is that it’s got a lot of the rider in mind – which accounts for the presence of a full staff of track and ride marshals, ambulance stand-by services with medics and a medical doctor, a trained staff and crew to make every participant’s day worry-free, as well as other incidentals such as ready fire extinguishers, on-track fuel for easy petrol purchases, meals and drinks that come with your registration fee, and all those other nitty-gritty details that we don’t want the participants to fuss about.

So, for all that, registration fee is only Php 1,300 for big bikes and Php 700 for small bikes!

All you guys have to do is come with a track-ready machine (T-CLOCS it please! Tires, oil, spark plugs, etc.) and complete gear, and you’re ready to go and enjoy your day at the track!

Riders will be grouped and color coded into the following groups (check which group you belong to, so you’ll know when you arrive at the track):

For gear, only full leathers will do for Class A riders. All the other groups may use full leathers or its textile equivalent, complete with armor (shoulders, elbows, and knees) and back protector.  Round it up with a full face helmet (no open face, half face, or three quarters), leather gloves, and riding boots.

We’ve also got something special “chestnuts-a-roasting and a-brewing on the open fire” this Track Day.

Ortiz Motorsports Corporation (OMC), under the helm of former Superbike racer, and now rider impresario Randy Ortiz, will be sponsoring two exciting and fun club races during the day, so watch out for that!

You can also bump into today’s popular racers in Philippine motor sports. NRA Track Day regulars have been Toti Alberto, Glenn Aguilar, Miguel Bichara, Ryan Medina, Dashi Watanabe, Joby Tanseco, John Defensor, and racing’s future stars Brandel Ortiz and Mokoy Ancheta.

For more information and participation fees, please call the National Racing Association at tel. no. (02) 725 3949 and mobile no. (917) 820 2391. Please look for Rose.

NRA Track Days are also sponsored by Teknic Leathers, Aeromed Ambulance Transport, Easy Trailer, together with media partners Inside Racing Magazine, Mo2rista Magazine, and www.motorcyclephilippines.com.

*To get to the Clark International Speedway, take Balintawak into the North Luzon Expressway, and there are several exits you can take going to the Clark Ecozone: San Fernando Exit, Magalang / Angeles City Exit, Mabalacat Exit, or Dau Exit. Refer to map to get inside the Clark Ecozone. CIS is located right across the Centennial Expo. Travel time from Manila is approximately 45 minutes to one (1) hour.

Super Skills, Super Performances, at Super Saya nung November 8 sa Super 8 ng MOTOKHANA!

Maraming dumalo, sumali, at nanood sa pinaka-exciting na edisyon ng unang taon ng Motokhana 2009.

Mahigpit na labanan ang naganap noong November 8, 2009 sa Super 8-Ortigas dahil dumami ang mga bagong kalahok na gusto ring magpakita ng gilas sa pinaka-bagong motorcycle at scooter rider skills challenge dito sa Pilipinas.

Ang National Racing Association (NRA), kasama ang Castrol Activ Premium, ang unang nagbigay sa publiko nitong rider competition upang ipahayag at ipakita ang mga mabubuting asal ng safety at magagaling na riding talents ng mga pangkaraniwang at non-expert nating mga Pinoy riders.

Ang top six (6) na finishers sa bawat klase ng Solo-Scooter, Solo-Underbone, Solo-Motorcycle, at Team, ang nanalo ng mga cash prizes, courtesy of presenter Castrol Activ Premium.

Sa categorya ng Solo-Scooters, tatlong mga dalaga ang nakipag-bakbakan sa mga makikisig na lalaking riders, at okay na okay naman ang pinakita nilang mga skills!

Sa huli, si Christian Jose, first-time Motokhana participant, ang nagkamit ng first place sa Super 8 on board a Step 125, sa opisyal na oras ng 2^nd run niya na 1.36.74. Sumunod sina “small but terrible” Rashne Obligacion, sa 1st run niyang 1.44.21, Liberty Center-edition champ Jhay Aguilar, 1^st run time din ng 1.45.10, returning challenger Jesie Lastrella sa 2^nd run niyang oras na 1.58.74, Motokhana newbie Jeric Guevarra with a first run of 2.00.02, and Motokhana regular Ivan Banez, sa Run 1 time niya na 2.03.15.

Sa Solo-Underbones naman, na kung saan ang pinakamaraming competitors, naagaw ni SM-Southmall 3^rd placer Ado de Leon, sa isang XRM, sa kanyang kaibigan, ang back-to-back Liberty Center/SM Southmall victor Maverick Azurin, ang titulo sa Super 8, sa dahilan na nagbaba ng paa si Azurin.  Si de Leon ay ang panalo with a Run 1 time of 1.46.43 over Azurin, na pumangalawa sa 2^nd run clocking niya na 1.47.02.  Motokhana fixture Philip Bonza ay pangatlo sa kanyang 2^nd run time na 1.53.56; pang-apat ay si scooterista Jhay Aguilar, na nakipagsabak na rin sa class na ito, with a Run 2 time of 1.54.05; pang-lima ay si Motokhana returnee Haizel Sabarillo, 2^nd run din at 1.54.25, at ang pang-anim ay pumunta kay Motokhana first-timer Marlon Jason Reyes sa kanyang 2^nd run count of 1.55.74.

Ang Small Motorcycles naman ay nagkaroon ng kaunting pagnenerbiyos galing sa mga kalahok, dahil sa out of nine (9) entries, apat lang ang nakapag-kompleto sa kanilang runs. Ang importante naman ay naranasan na nila paano sumali sa Motokhana, so kaya’t siguradong pag-hahandaan nila ang kanilang mga sarili para sa susunod na taon.

Sa class na ito, si Reynan Buccat (SM Southmall winner) na naman ang top placer sa oras ng 1^st run niya na 1.44.59.  Nag pangalawa si Philip Bonza with his 2^nd run of 2.01.61; sumunod naman ay ang kapatid ni Philip na si Pablito Bonza sa kanyang second clocking of 2.07.24, and finally ang newcomer na si Chris Mendoza, also with a 2^nd run of 2.13.04.

Ang huling klase ng Team Run ay nagmukhang “Ballroom Run” dahil sa ganda ng mga smooth and synchronized movements ng mga team mates habang sumasabak sa loob ng Motokhana course layouts!

Ang mga dancers, este, mga riders, na nagkamit ng first place dito ay ang umulit na champs na sina Maverick Azurin at Reynan Buccat, making up Team Toda. Nagtapos sila with a 1^st run top time of 1.47.00.  Pangalawa ay ang magkakaibigan na sina Philip Bonza at Ado de Leon of Team PJ Bonza with a 2^nd run of 1.53.37.  Bagong team na ang Sho-Wave of Hazel Sarabillo at Bernard Santiago, ay pangatlo sa unang oras nilang 2.01.97, at ang Team Virus nina Rashne Obligacion at Marlon Reyes ay fourth sa first run nila na 2.03.16.  Rounding out the top 6 ay ang mga teams ng PJ Bonza Part 2 nina Pablito Bonza at Carlos Alarcon sa oras na 2.09.49 sa kanilang 2^nd run, at Suzuki Powerfully Automatic nina Jeric Guevarra at Christian Jose, sa 1^st Run time nilang 2.20.91.

Para sa mga karagdagang impormasyon, ito po ang kompleto at opisyal na results galling sa 08 November 2009 – Super 8 Ortigas edisyon ng Motokhana: