Yamaha Motor Philippines Inc. continues to empower riders with it’s AT lineup of the Mio i 125 and Mio Soul i 125. After its successful integration into Philippine riding culture, the company ups the ante by evolving the already highly-innovative Mio.

The next step after the Blue Core Engine upgrade is the inclusion of the Stop and Start System in the Mio i 125S and the Mio Soul i 125S. When enabled, the technology allows your engine to automatically switch off after 5 seconds of being idle to avoid unnecessary fuel consumption and low emission. Your battery is well-protected and you can easily return to your riding with its quick start function that is possible because of the stored air-fuel mixture in your engine.

The S version also includes an answer back key that assists in locating your motorcycle in a crowded parking area; this edition also has an embossed 3D MIO emblem.

The Mio i 125S has an SRP of Php 73,900 and comes in white and black.
The Mio Soul i 125S has an SRP of Php 83,900 and comes in matte green and matte gray. Both are available in Yamaha 3S shops and multi-brand stores nationwide.

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Yamaha Motor Philippines Inc. consistently revolutionizes the riding industry and has dominated the automatic category in the nation for years. Powered by its Mio products, the company has given riders vessels that carry their character on the road. Now it offers a new dimension of velocity with its latest testament to speed, the MIO Aerox 155.

The public finally got a glimpse of the highly anticipated product during the 2017 Yamaha Motorshow in the Inside Racing Bikefest. Alongside with Yamaha Ambassador Matteo Guidicelli the MIO Aerox 155 stole the show with its impeccable design and innovative features. It focuses on the dynamism of Yamaha’s racing excellence and was given technological advancements to make it the fastest automatic motorcycle.

It is equipped with a 155cc Liquid Cooled Blue Core engine that provides optimum combustion, improved cooling efficiency, and reduces power loss. The Variable Valve Actuation(VVA) system helps in adjusting the fuel intake during shifting points in acceleration; giving strong torque at low speeds and power at high speeds. Also part of the machine is the Smart Motor Generator (SMG), a mechanism that silently starts your engine without the need for a starting motor; it also contributes to overall lightness.

Super wide tires are on both ends of the motorcycle with the front tires having a measurement of 110/80-14 and rear tire of 140/70-14. The 5.8 Full LCD Instrument Panel is fitted to give you an enhanced panel that mirrors the latest technology. Included as well is an electric socket so you can charge any digital device. Its fuel tank is strategically placed in front so you can easily gas up.

The Mio Aerox 155 is available in all Yamaha 3S shops and multi-brand stores nationwide with an SRP of Php 99,800 in Race Blu, Vibrant Orange, and Raven Black colors. – YMPH

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The King of Sportbikes is about to reach the Philippine shores and Wheeltek Motor Sales Corporation together with Suzuki Philippines Inc. are making sure that the preparation is set for the royal arrival by gathering two of the country’s most esteemed sportbike riders to put the most awesome GSX-R ever produced to test.
Fresh from testing with Team Suzuki Ecstar, the two GSX-R1000R units were flown from Australia for its debut appearance in the Philippines at the 11th IR Bike Fest and Trade Show. Following this, the country became the first ASEAN nation to test ride the unit. One of the two GSX-R1000Rs was ridden by Philippine Superbikes Champions Miguel Bichara and Anthony Roman at Clark International Speedway (CIS) wherein they would prove that this machine has got what it takes to own the racetrack.

Miguel Bichara is a renowned Superbikes Champion in the Philippines. In 2008, he won the Philippine Superbikes Championship title for Masters Class category with his GSX-R1000 (2006 model). Bichara is considered as an elite superbike rider who races in the country and abroad. He is also a certified motorcycle instructor. Anthony Roman also known as the Roman Emperor, on the other hand is a well-known underbone racer in the country before shifting to Superbikes. He is a pioneer in the MotoIR category of the Inside Racing Grand Prix. In 2012, Roman won the Philippine Superbike Championships title for the Novice category. He was raced alongside the legend Maico Buncio.

The event ran on individual testing and had it in two parts for the riders – the calibrating lap and the race lap which were all supervised by Team Suzuki Philippines and Wheeltek’s Service Group. Bichara rode the bike first followed by Roman. Superbike riders in the Philippine media were also able to test the unit namely – Maynard Marcelo for C! magazine, Joey Rivero of Driven2Ride and Lifestyle on Wheels TV, John Defensor of Inside Racing and Torque magazines and Aris Ilagan of TopGear Philippines. A press interview was also hosted during lunch to discuss about the performance of the bike.

Both the riders gave overwhelmingly positive comments, Bichara noted that, “ Suzuki Engineers got it right the first time. They did a really good job in making the bike very light which is the perfect formula for super bike racing. It is the most refined Suzuki GSX-R ever made with electronics that is the same with top European bike s. Power is very linear. The top end power of the bike is very good already what if we modify it? It is a bang for the buck. The brakes are very good as well. Size is shin; it actually feels smaller than the 600cc. It is the lightest GSX – R and is agile. ”
Roman who was a first timer in the GSX-R lineage said, “ My expectations were positively surpassed. The GSX – R1000R is very competitive. It can perform well against other brands. Top things that I like about it are the power delivery, braking system, handli ng and the smooth shifting system. The traction control is a great help. It is the best in its class among its co Japanese contenders and can be compared to top European sportbikes with its electronics . The smooth shifting doesn’t cause delay thus providing easier riding control. I like it!”

Present in the event are Wheeltek Motor Sales Corporation VP for Sales and Marketing Mr. Roscoe Odulio, General Manager for Big Bikes Mr. Bobby Orbe and Big Bikes Regional Sales Manager for North Luzon Mr. Philip Garcia with Suzuki Philippines Motorcycle Sales and Marketing General Manager Mr. Jun Bulot and Regional Sales Manager for North Luzon Mr. Erick Fernandez. The event was also witnessed by Suzuki Big Bikers (SBB) Club.

About the New Suzuki GSX-R1000
It has been three decades and more than a million sold since the GSX-R line was born. More than 15 years since the GSX-R1000 transformed the open sportbike class. Now, the 6th-generation GSX-R1000 is redefining what it means to be The Top Performer. It embodies the life work of Suzuki engineers who are passionate about the GSX-R1000 and its place in motorcycle history. Men who love riding and racing and are determined to restore the GSX-R1000 to its throne as The King of Sportbikes. Available in two versions, the standard GSX-R1000 and the limited production GSX-R1000R, both versions come fully equipped for the street, ready for licensing. But take off the mirrors and the license plate and tape the lights and they’re also ready for closedcourse fun.

They are the most powerful, hardest-accelerating, cleanest-running GSX-R ever built. They are also the most compact, the most aerodynamic, the best-handling GSX-R1000, with smoother throttle response and better combustion efficiency with a supremely effective electronic engine management system that doesn’t require a degree in engineering to understand, and doesn’t need a squad of computer technicians to work.

It is a machine designed to turn a simple expression of what really matters—Run, Turn, Stop—into the powerful combination of acceleration, cornering, and braking that makes them the most awesome GSX-R ever produced.
Above all, these are GSX-R. Built to run right and be reliable, designed to help make everybody a better rider. Engineered using experience gained over 30+ Years of Domination in productionbased Superbike, Superstock and Endurance races worldwide, combined with new proprietary technology developed in the MotoGP World Championship. It is the most advanced, most exciting Suzuki GSX-R in history, with an aggressive new look to match.

The new GSX-R1000R and the GSX-R1000 will be available in the Philippines within the year. Visit the Suzuki GSX-R1000R microsite at here

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With the popularity of dual sport and trail riding surging in the past year, the market has responded with several offerings that cater to this burgeoning segment. Manufacturers came out with bikes that were capable of handling varied terrain. Accessories are widely available for the off-road and adventure crowd. One thing that was lacking were the choice in tires.

I faced that same predicament a couple of years back as I was ready to change the stock tires of my Yamaha Serow 250 to something more off-road oriented. There was a lot of choices if your main purpose was to go off-road, there are a lot of value knobby tires in the market but when you are looking for true dual purpose (off-road and on-road) tires the choice suddenly becomes thin.

The popular models all had good tires but most of them only had sizes for the big adventure bikes, no love for the smaller bikes. The only choice was to either try untested brands or go with the available ones but pay the cost for them.

During the last Inside Racing Bike Festival, I was invited to the Motoworld press event and one brand stood out, it was Metzeler. They had the several new models on display and mixed among the super bike and scooter tire models was the MC360. A true on-road, off-road tire as claimed by the Metzeler representative. This tire I had to try.

Fast forward a few months after, and thanks the great people at Motoworld, I was finally able to get my hands on a pair of MC360 Mid-Hard for my Yamaha Serow 250. The stock tire sizes of the Serow were 120-80-18 and 90-90-21. The MC360s I installed were 120-100-18 and 90-100-21. The fit was a tight for the rear wheel. You would have to remove the stock plastic chain guard since there is a chance that it will catch the side of one of the knobs.

Off Road Performance
The Metzeler MC360 looks the part of an aggressive enduro tire and but it’s not just a pretty face. The MC360 performed well in hard pack to medium soil conditions. The large center block gave it excellent grip specially when coming out of ruts and corners. Downhill parts were confidence inspiring since the front tread pattern kept the bike in line and gave me more control of my bike. Mind you, I am in no way an expert rider and most of my rides are done with a healthy mixture of shouts of joy and agony. I think a much better rider could ride aggressively with the tires.

Having done its bit on soil we tested it on the rocky and wet trails of Sta. Ines and Daraitan. This is where it became a bit sketchy for me, for several reasons. Being Medium-Hard tires the carcass of the MC360 is extremely strong and rigid. This made lowering the tire pressure for the rocky parts tricky since I was using the stock rims of the Serow 250 which were tubeless and were without a rim lock. The lowest I could safely go was around 12-14 psi which felt like it was in the 20s on the MC360. A good rim and rim-locks would have gone a long way to make the tire more compliant to the terrain. But despite that the tires did well on the river crossings as well as the rock beds, you just had to adjust to the bike slipping and bouncing on the rocks.

The MC360 impressed me by its handling and gripping characteristics on the varied terrain we put it through. This is one tough tire.

On Road Performace
The MC360 performance on-road is pretty good as well. If you can get past the noise the aggressive knobs make and make sure that you have the proper tire pressure, the tires roll surprisingly well. Cornering was a bit sketchy when the tires were new but after a few rides under its belt they were gripping rather well on the asphalt, nothing too extreme of course, since they are knobbies. Braking performance is at par or a bit better than the stock tires on the Serow 250. No surprises equals good performance.

Overall I would give these tires an A+ for off-road performance and a B for on road riding. This would be a fine addition to any dual sport motorcycle and would be a great solution for those who ride to and from the trails.

The Metzeler MC360 Mid-Hard is available at MotoMarket Philippines.
MC360 Mid-Hard 120/100-18 Php 2,950.00
MC360 Mid-Hard 80/100-21 Php 2,350.00

Photos by excellent ride partners Patrick Frias and Raul Ona

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It was the year 1984, I was then 9 years old, when I rode my first motorbike, I took to the dirt roads of what was once rural Taytay, in the province of Rizal. This first encounter with my motorcycle would take me on a journey. A journey fueled by passion that would go on to encompass a professional riding Mel as I am known in the motoring world today is driven with the same passion that kick started my career during my youth, this fervor for riding is what fuels me to impart this knowledge of riding through the Mel Aquino’s Off Road Training Camp.

The Mel Aquino’s Off Road Training Camp is the only riding school in existence in the country to date. With the camp as his proving ground, we seek to educate a new generation of riders, versed in safety riding standards, while enjoying the freedom of riding.

Premiere learning in a premiere setting
We started our class at MX Mesiah Fairgrounds located at Club Manila East, Taytay Rizal and at KRB Race Way, located at 35 Sitio Pulong Bato, Brgy., Inarawan, Antipolo City. Both are world class facilities that cater those who seek professional setting, paralled with world class safety standards.
Professional riding, course outline

• Learn to ride
• Flat Track
• Motocross
• Circuit Racing
• Safety Riding
• Trail Riding

The Mel Aquino’s Yamaha Off Road Training Camp is keen on discovering and developing a new set of riders to be more competitive, not just locally but globally. It is this vision that fuels the school, a vision that the training camp hopes to share with you.

After few months of negotiations with different possible partner, trying to offer our programs, finally we have achieved an agreement of partnership, which will mark the foundation between the school and the riding community. This partnership will commit us to work together more closely towards our common goal, the pursuit of safety riding. We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to everyone who trusted the vision and mission of Mel Aquino’s Yamaha Off Road Training Camp powered by: VS1 and Mototek!

Mel S. Aquino/Motorcycle Riding Coach/Head Coach/MAYOTC
TRAININGS & SEMINARS ATTENDED

• 1994 Shell Yamaha Motocross Clinic, Marikina City
• 1994 STROL Enduro Cross Clinic, Valley Golf Cainta Rizal
• 2007 Instructor’s Training in Rainbow Riding School in Hamamatsu, Japan
• 2007 Safety Riding Training at Suzuki Proving Grounds in Ryuyo, Japan
• 2008 Horenso Work shop, SPH Pasig City
• 2009 Attended / Observed Asian GP race in Sentul, Indonesia
• 2010 Effective Supervisory Skills, SPH Pasig City
• 2010 LTO MCPF Motorcycle Safety Riding Clinic, East Ave. Quezon City

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SM City Cebu, hosted the 8th Yamaha Grand Prix featuring the newest addition to the wide range of Yamaha scooters last April 30, 2017. As Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. celebrates their 10th year of providing quality motorcycles to the Filipino riding community, the Yamaha Mio Aerox 155 was officially launched to the Cebuanos headed by Mr. Kaoru Ogura along with the celebrity endorser Matteo Guidicelli.

YGP 8 was highlighted by the 3rd face off of the rivals, Mickey Mazo and Romer Corbe. The first race between the two was a race between team Corbe and team Mazo. On their Yamaha Sniper MX King 150s, team Corbe crossed the checkered flag first to take the first win of the 2-race event. The second race was a one-on-one race with both riders on the new Yamaha Mio Aerox 155. Showcasing the maneuverability and power of the Yamaha Mio Aerox 155, Romer Corbe dominated Mickey Mazo to take the second race.

The day didn’t end with the races. In celebration of Yamaha’s 10th anniversary, 1000 Yamaha riders rode to Danasan Eco Park in Danao City, Cebu. Riders from all over the country representing their respective clubs and groups all flocked together in a grand bike night. Many of the riders who were not from Cebu setup camp at Danasan Eco Park a day before the festivities. Yamaha Motor Philippines showed their appreciation to the loyal Yamaha motorcycle owners by throwing a great party. Top it off with yet another celebrity in the person of Ms. Bangs Garcia who entertained the crowed with her song and dance numbers.

Everyone was enjoying the free flowing drinks and dinner as the music pumps louder to set the party mood. Everyone was dragged to the dance floor as the bubble machine started blowing bubbles along with the party music. Food, drinks, party music and party people filled the Danasan Eco Park.

10 years of quality products and service by Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. is one event a lot of people will never forget. More power to Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. – By Jester Carillo for Motorcycle Philippines

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The Yamaha brand had humble beginnings in the Philippines before becoming the staple of motoring ingenuity that is known today. The company became part of the Philippine culture by sharing the passion for riding through world-class products that are equipped with state-of-the-art technology for 10 years; and each year was filled milestones and memories that will last a lifetime.

 To celebrate a decade of revving a nation, the only way to do it was with a grand event that the entire country can revel in. First, the Yamaha Club set off their biggest ever touring ride across the archipelago which was made up of 1,000 riders with more than half of that coming from Luzon and Mindanao. It was a long trip which included a trip to different ports to make it to Visayas where they joined fellow riders in the region and together made their way to Cebu.

 Cebu City was the venue for the 2^nd Leg of the Yamaha Grand Prix 8 which is the premiere avenue for Filipino Motorcycle racers to hone their skills and reach the next level of their riding ability. On this occasion, a special treat was at hand for all the attendees. They were introduced to the Mio Aerox 155, the latest AT product that included the masterfully crafted iconic engine – The Blue Core. Carrying the engine’s technological credo of more power for less fuel, the machine perfectly fits into the realm of racing prowess with practical and comfortable use. Its arrival was accompanied by Yamaha’s newest ambassador, Matteo Guidicelli, who showed his riding ability on the Mio Aerox 155.

That wouldn’t be the only showcase of the Blue Core engine. The event was also the culmination of the Be More with Blue Core Challenge which pitted racing Rivals Mickey Mazo and Romer Corbe. After an exciting 8-hour endurance race in the Carmona Racing Circuit which was won by Team Corbe; this one on one race in Cebu was either redemption or domination by either rider. After a competitive race using the Mio Aerox 155, the battle was won by Romer Corbe.

 Then the attention shifted from the rivalry to supremacy as the Yamaha Grand Prix 8 was underway. A fiery competition showcased different performances from veteran riders to new contenders.

After the race, the 1000 Yamaha Club Riders rode from Cebu City to Danasan Eco Park to celebrate their historic feat. Lucky winners were drawn in the Raffle and awardees were declared for the customize contest in what was pegged as the ultimate trip. The riders camped out under the stars and enjoyed performances from Bangs Garcia, the Disco Remix Dancers, DJ Veronica Chiongbian, and one of their own in DJ Inan.

All in one day, Yamaha has conquered an inter-island trip to Cebu, raising the level of raising talent in the Yamaha Grand Prix, showcasing a brand new product, empowering through a state-of-the-art engine, the culmination of a rivalry, and the explosion of riding passion. By celebrating 10 years, Yamaha continues to develop an outstanding relationship with the Filipino community and will exhilarate lives for many years to come.

Race Results:

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Yamaha Motor Philippines conducted a special edition of its Yamaha Safe Riding Science for Women on Mother’s Day. This was a way for Yamaha to give their own gift to all the mothers out there by giving them the opportunity to learn how to ride a motorcycle. By sacrificing most of their time for their families they can enjoy this new experience that is solely for them.

The participants had their own take on the event with some mother’s attending to develop their skills, influence their children to ride motorcycles, and to deviate from the usual celebration of the occasion. They all received roses when they arrived at the Yamaha Flagship shop – YZONE where they started with a seminar about the basics of motorcycle riding and traffic rules. Afterwards they headed to the test ride area where they were greeted by their instructors and Yamaha’s Mascot, Revvy Bear. When the test ride went on, Revvy Bear walked around the Greenfield District and offered Roses to all the mothers in the area.

In order to complete the YSRS program the moms had to go through different stations that teach them more about riding. They were taught how to properly wear their riding gear from gloves, to knee pads, elbow pads, and their helmet. Next, they learned more about the parts and different functions on a motorcycle such as signal lights, horns, and how to switch the engine on and off. Then their balance was tested before they began the riding proper. First, they experienced how to slowly begin throttling and braking before they were guided across the course on their Mio Motorcycles.

After receiving their certificates, the Mother’s were all smiles because of the exhilaration they felt during their session. They celebrated a special day and have grown from the experience that turned them into riders. This won’t be the last special edition that celebrates the women in our lives and Yamaha will continue to take this program across the country to women of all walks of life.

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Every motorcycle should be set up properly for the rider.

What does that mean, exactly? There are a lot of tweaks and adjustments you can make so the bike fits you right. New bikes don’t just roll out of the crate ready to sell, so the dealer makes the final adjustments and, in some cases, has to install items like wheels, handlebars, seats, and mirrors.

Source: How to set up a motorcycle – RevZilla

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It was an action-packed weekend as Wheeltek Motor Sales Corporation and Suzuki Philippines Inc. held the first ever Raider R150 Track Day at the Tarlac Circuit Hill on May 28, 2017 which was attended by hundreds of club and independent riders. Known for creating so many firsts in the country’s motorcycle community, Wheeltek, in partnership with Suzuki Philippines gave opportunity to everyone to try the Raider R150 on the racetrack for free.

The activity aims to gather all riders to feel the power and test the performance of the Underbone King on the circuit. And the more than 400 riders (both Suzuki and non- Suzuki users) took this chance to experience the highly acclaimed motorcycle which has been dominating the streets for more than a decade already. The riders geared up and owned the racetrack during their 10-minute lap with much enthusiasm. Understanding that the Raider R150 is a fast motorcycle they went to familiarization on the first laps then proceeded to their comfortable speed on the next ones.

On top of the free track ride, Wheeltek and Suzuki also prepared a lot of other exciting activities for the participants such as custom-bike contest, stunt shows, dance performances, games as well as photo op with Suzuki ladies. A special promo on the Raider R150 was also offered by Wheeltek with low downpayment of Php 5,900 (from usual Php 9,900, promo is until June 2, 2017) and a free polo shirt plus the existing Suzuki free full face helmet and riding jacket. Complete line-up of Suzuki products were also seen on display as well as the highly anticipated big bikes to arrive this year – GSX- R1000R and the SV-650A.

Photo by Driven2Ride

Present at the event were Wheeltek Motor Sales Corporation President Mr. Reynaldo Odulio Sr., PhD with wife and VP for Finance Mrs. Teresita Odulio, VP for Sales and Marketing Mr. Roscoe Odulio, Sales and Marketing Head Ms. Anna Maniquiz, Marketing Manager Mr. Mark Chuidian as well as Suzuki Philippines Regional Sales Manager for North Luzon Mr. Erick Fernandez and Regional Sales Manager for South Luzon Mr. Mitsunori Shiraishi.

About the Suzuki Raider R150
With the Raider R150 continuously topping the sales charts of the Underbone 150cc category data of the Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association, Inc. (MDPPA) (total of 179,211 units as of April, 2017 since its production) its crown as the Underbone King is secured more than ever.

Powered by Suzuki’s reliable 150cc carburetor engine with double overhead camshaft (or Twincam), 4-valve, 6-speed transmission, the Raider R150 has already captured the hearts of the Filipinos. The R150’s slim body holds very well its highly powerful engine giving a very light yet authoritative ride. All packaged in its very distinct appearance, the Raider R150 is always the choice of all riders who want to add more to their bikes through customization or modification.

The Raider breed’s dominance can be traced back in 2002 when the Raider R125 was launched. Two years later, the Raider R150 was born and it forever changed the course of the competition in the Underbone category. After more than 14 years, the Raider bikes have made their mark in the motorcycle community. Considered as the breed that leads backed up by its promising sales, the Raider has also formed communities of riders and enthusiasts sharing the same passion for riding and loyalty for the brand. The Raider R150 now comes in Matte Black Premium Edition priced at Php 95,900. The Reloaded version in black/gold and black/red is available as well at Php 94,900.

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A lot of people ask me why I love riding enduro. They say it’s a very difficult discipline and it involves a lot of hard falls which translates to body pain and worse, injuries. Well, that’s true to a certain degree but I also tell these people that my enduro riding already saved me numerous times when I’m riding on the streets and here’s why:

1. Enduro Riding improves your balancing skills
   Ever had difficulty balancing your motorcycle during slow-moving traffic? And chances are, you spread your legs exposing your feet and boom! One of your feet may have hit something and it hurts so bad! Worse, you end up with an injured foot or leg (or more because you fell on your bike). Riding enduro trains the rider to stand on the bike’s footpegs, putting the weight on the lowest possible position to lower the bike’s center of gravity. In traffic conditions, this skill is utilized by an enduro rider by shifting more weight on to the footpegs, negating the need to put down his/ her legs during slow-moving traffic.
2. Enduro Riding improves your throttle control
   A lot of riders neglect or don’t know this, but one of the major factors to good cornering is throttle control. In enduro riding, throttle control is crucial in controlling the bike on a slippery or muddy terrain. Put less and you’re stuck in the mud or slippery uphill. Too much and you’ll end up facing the ground (wheel spin). Just enough will give you momentum and the right traction. Same on tarmac, you’ll improve your cornering entry and exit speeds with the right throttle control.
3. Enduro Riding will teach you how to tackle bumps and potholes with ease
   Ever saw that video on Facebook where a rider tried to overtake a semi truck but was rattled when he saw a road bump ahead? He panic-braked that resulted to a crash. I think you know what happened next. That unfortunate event could’ve been prevented if he had some enduro riding skills since it’s second nature to these riders to stand up and gas up to clear a bump or jump. He may have ended only with a “8” alloy wheel.
4. Enduro Riding will improve your core muscles
   Ever had that experience where your arms and shoulders feel sore after a day’s ride? Chances are, you are putting so much weight on the handle bar resulting to poor bike handling and sore muscles. The key to enduro riding are your core muscles. You will use them for balancing, maneuvering, lifting the bike and many more, putting less stress on your arms and shoulders. It’s also good for those who are into endurance riding – less stress on the arms, less time resting them.
5. Enduro Riding will teach you how to control your bike during wet or slippery riding conditions
   Enduro riding involves a lot, and I mean A LOT of slippery straight, uphill and downhill sections which will be made worse when it rains. Proper body position, weight transfer and throttle control will allow you to control your bike during these situations. On the road when you encounter an oil spill or loose gravel, muscle memory will take over and you’ll be able to control your bike with ease and not end up with an injury.
6. Enduro Riding will teach you to be humble
   Let’s face it, there are also a lot of motorcycle riders out there that give respect to a fellow rider based on that rider’s motorcycle. If that rider rides a fancy bike, hands down. If that rider rides a not-so-fancy bike, screw him! Sad but true. Not on enduro riding. No matter how expensive your bike is, it all boils down to the rider and every one of us had our fair share of dirt and mud on our faces. No politics, no gossips, no “mine’s better than him yada yada” sort of thing. It’s just pure fun enduro riding!

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The GS Trophy is finally here! BMW Motorrad Philippines is bringing the adventure and excitement of the GS Trophy here for the Philippine Qualifying set on July 28-29 at the MX Messiah Fairgrounds Taytay Rizal. There’s also a coaching session to be held at the same venue on June 16-18 to prepare the would be GS Trophy Philippine Qualifiers. Thailand will be the next stop for the qualified participants and if lucky, they have the chance to represent the Philippines at the BMW GS Trophy International that will be held at Mongolia on 2018.

“The International GS Trophy is a motorcycle adventure that puts the world at your feet. Teams from all around the world battle it out in intensive daily stages and numerous special challenges. Past International GS Trophy challenges have been held in Southeast Asia, North America, South America, South Africa and North Africa – and in 2018 the journey takes us to Central Asia – Mongolia.”

BMW Motorrad

For registration and other inquiries, please contact:

• Jacob Orbe at jacob.accbmw@bcdpinpoint.com or at 0916 447 9611
• Notch Narca at notch.narca@accbmw.comph or at 0906 775 6301

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YZone Flagship Shop of Yamaha Motor Philippines Inc. is cordially inviting all Yamaha XTZ 125 and Serow 250 owners to participate on our upcoming OFF ROAD ACTIVITY this June 24 to 25, 2017 (Saturday and Sunday, overnight stay).

Our goal for this activity is for both beginner and advanced off road riders to experience riding their motorcycle on a trail environment.

Venue will be on the Upper Marikina River Basin Protected Landscape (its Camp Sainai when you search via Google Map).

A P300.00 registration fee will be collected for food and accommodation (we will provide tent for camping, bring your own sleeping bag).

If you are interested, our cut-off date for accepting participants will be until June 17, 2017.

For payment on the registration fee, you may visit our shop at:
Unit 1 The Portal Sto. Cristo Street Greenfield District Mandaluyong.

You may also secure your payment via bank deposit. Please look for JENNIFER BELUSO to secure your payment. Her contact number is 0917-8096989.

We will give you an acknowledgement receipt for the registration fee payment.

Riding gear for off road is required or: full face helmet, jacket, gloves, elbow and knee pads or high cut shoes.

Please secure payment as soon as possible as slots are only limited. This event is MEDIA covered and we will be having some SPONSORS for the activity.

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May 20~21, 2017, Antipolo, Rizal – The Gen-S energy blasted as the riders from Honda and other brands released the spirit of youthfulness and fun as they interact from various Clubs and showed camaraderie with their newfound riders whom they shared their common interest, the Gen-S Fun!

6 Teams, 14 Games, 400 Participants, all Gen-S Riders gathered in one place to experience the true Gen-S Spirit and explored newfound set of friends from the circle of Honda family in the 2nd year of the Honda Gen-S Pride Ride for Luzon Leg in Boso-Boso Highland Resort in Antipolo, Rizal.

Riders assembled in HSDC to have their pre-ride rituals: Invocation, flag raising, Radio Exercise, and HPI’s standard reminder of road safety from Ms. Carol Andal of Safety Riding Promotions Dept. Traversing C6 from HSDC, Riders arrived the venue in surprisingly an hour, and were welcomed by drumbeaters and fire dancers to provide the atmosphere of fun.

During lunch, all Club Rider President/ Officers were able to meet and greet HPI’s President Mr. Daiki Mihara, for the first time. Each expressed their appreciation while Mr. Mihara shared great news about Honda’s plans – this chance was much appreciated by the Club Officers.

Riders piled up at the Test Ride area to feel the Gen-S ride, and from 2PM to 6PM, Riders were divided among groups, each to their own set of games with strategies, teamwork, and passion. Enduring the pain, everyone was eager to win each game. And finally, the top three teams surpassed 6 other teams: 3rd place went to Blue, 2nd to Red, and 1st to Green Team.

Everyone was excited the whole day, and to add more of the Gen-S experience, additional knowledge about PGM-FI was shared; while the launching of the BeAT orange and band entertainment stimulated the Gen-S energy.

The second day was concluded with recognition from each Clubs’ effort while ideas from various clubs were also given importance.

It was rewarding to witness Riders enjoy and offer their support to Honda as we all have one objective: Increase the Gen-S Tribe!

For more about Gen-S and Honda Motorcycles, activities, and promos, visit Honda Philippines, Inc.’s website, www.hondaph.com or “Like” our facebook page www.facebook.com/hondaph.

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Building Motorcycles for the Filipino and the ASEAN Market
KTM Asia Motorcycle Manufacturing, Inc. (KAMMI), a jointventure partnership between Adventure Cycle Philippines, Inc., owned by AC Industrial Technology Holdings, Inc. (AC Industrials), a member of Ayala Group of Companies, and Austrian motorcycle giant KTM AG (Kronreif & Trunkenpolz Mattighofen AG), inaugurates its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at the Laguna Technopark in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

The KTM Philippines plant – which assembles four (4) KTM models such as the KTM 200 DUKE, KTM 390 DUKE, KTM RC 200 and KTM RC 390 – will have an initial production run of 6,000 motorcycles, with the goal of eventually expanding to 10,000 units annually. Apart from the domestic market, KAMMI plans to export to neighboring ASEAN markets as well as China, where some 60 million motorcycles are sold per year.

Art Tan, AC Industrials CEO, disclosed that the Ayala group’s foray into motorcycle assembly is in line with the company’s push in bolstering its growing manufacturing portfolio. “We are further expanding our capabilities as part of our thrust of fostering synergies with Ayala companies,” Tan said. “Combining the competencies of our manufacturing and distribution arms allows us to scale our presence in this space, taking advantage of evolving movements in technology, automation, and industrial technology.”

Meanwhile, Dino Santos, KAMMI’s President and COO, extolled the impact the plant’s opening has to Filipinos and the Philippine economy. “This investment is part of our belief that manufacturing should be a key driver of our country’s inclusive growth going forward,” he explained. “It provides jobs, supply chain opportunities, and helps put the country in the map as a center for innovation and industrialization.”

Moreover, they hope to ramp up their network to 32 dealers nationwide this year, each one providing sales and aftersales support.

With this development, AC Industrials–which consolidates the Ayala Groups automotive and manufacturing segments — seeks to play a bigger role in manufacturing and contribute to the country’s rise as a Southeast Asian (ASEAN) industrial hub. Furthermore, this bold move is deemed a milestone not only in the Ayala Group’s history, but for the country as well.

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June 8, 2017- Smx Convention, Pasay- Motorcycle and car enthusiasts  from all over gathered for a motorcade from multiple locations in the Metro and converged at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay as Shell Philippines introduced their new line up  of Shell V-power gasolines with the new Dyna Flex Technology for best performance and efficiency fuel.  The event washosted by Ms. Joey Mead King who introduced the two new brand ambassadors of Shell, Mr. Jericho Rosales and Ms. Yassi Pressman.

The Shell management team of Mr. Cesar Romero, Mr. Mark Malabanan and Mr. Anthony Lawrence Yam explained what the consumers should expect with new  formulation of the New Shell V-power gasolines “cleans right from the first fill” for the best performance  and most efficient fuel.

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May 15, 2017 , Lucban, Quezon – The season of Philippine festivities is mostly celebrated every May and Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), this time, celebrates with Lucban, Quezon the Philippine’s most colorful harvest festival, and last year’s 3rd Best Festival in the country last May 15.

Themed as “Garbo Pahiyas 2017”, Honda invaded Pahiyas Festival, with a record of 2Million visitors in just a day. The local government of Lucban is again successful in providing more amusement to its visitors from different parts of the Philippines and abroad who are as excited to witness the Festival to celebrate bountiful harvest of the province expressed through extravagant dress-up of 600 houses in Lucban, Quezon using fruits, vegetables, kipings, and other farm produce, as decors.

To add more Honda fun, the Gen-S society of Lucban joined the thrilling Honda BeAT Dance Craze hyped with the launching of the latest model line-up of Honda (Click125, Click150, BeAT, Wave110) which stimulated the morning activity of the tourists. And the grand parade enveloped the air with the marching band and Higantes by Honda. It was a Honda everywhere festival and Gen-S everywhere society that fashioned the Pahiyas festival during the event which added fun and brought out the Gen-S spirit in each visitor.

Honda, occupying the street of Rizal Park, provided every facet of the festival with motorcycle superiority to everyone in attendance: 1st is the grand prize for the best dressed house that creates a stand-out among other entries, Honda’s underbone motorcycle that best fit the standout, the all-new Wave 110; 2nd is the display of the Gen-S Sports and AT models for the visitors to witness its real-life stylishness; 3rd is the sharing of Honda’s Number One priority – the Safety Riding offered for the zero-knowledge with one-on-one training taught by HPI’s Safety Riding Promotions Department, Mr. Neil Reyes and Ms. Carol Andal while at the same time providing Gen-S Riding experience of Honda’s Gen-S models to the riding visitors.

Honda’s Gen-S story continues to share the Gen-S experience to the growing Gen-S society as Honda wants to keep the element of Gen-S fun spread in millennial Riders.

For more about Gen-S and Honda Motorcycles, activities, and promos, visit Honda Philippines, Inc.’s website, www.hondaph.com or “Like” our facebook page www.facebook.com/hondaph.

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May 28, 2017 — The Yamaha Club is known for being a group of passionate riders that are united for their love of riding. But they stand for much more than that and they have been a beacon of hope for Filipino Communities with their charitable activities in different areas of the Philippines. 

Most recently, they went to Magsaysay Elementary School in Siniloan, Laguna. The focus of the activity was their support for the continued education of the students as they donated school supplies to Day Care kids all the way to 6th Graders. They clubs gave School Bags,Books & Notebooks, Raincoat, and Supplies such as Papers Pencils/ Crayons. The company also showed its support with a donation of Computers and Painting Materials. 

The program wouldn’t just be about a turnover of items but also complete with entertainment to spread the fun and joy with the children and the hardworking staff of the school. Revvy Bear, Yamaha’s adorable icon, was also in attendance to the delight of everyone. 

The event was a collaborative endeavour between multiple club groups, namely:

• Vega Force Mantis Riders Club• Vega Force i Owners Philippines
• Mio i 125 Riders Club Philippines
• Club SZ-R PH
• Yamaha One
• Yamaha United
• NMAX Pilipinas Touring Club
• Mio Elite Scooter Club

They came together and made the future brighter for more than 300 students in Magsaysay Elementary School. It is very important for the Yamaha Club to not just showcase an act of kindness through sharing but also to instil this value to every member and be an example everywhere they go. 

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June 12, 2017- Honda Phils. Inc. Celebrate’s Mall Invasion’s Finale at Greenhills, San Juan where all the riders and enthusiasts gathered at the open parking lot to experience the Motokhana(Gymkhana) challenge by 14 groups of 5  members teams. We all know what Honda bring when it comes to excitements.

The same time building a big crowd inside V-Mall with some celebrities and bikes displayed by Honda.  Completing the day full of fun and giveaways were given by Honda.

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June 17, 2017– Yamaha Motor Philippines Inc. continues to share global racing excellence in the local circuits of the Philippines. The latest offering to the country is the arrival of the all new YZF-R15; a re-mastered version of its predecessor made more efficient in speed and style.

In true racing fashion the launch was done at the Carmona Racing Circuit for an exciting event called the R-Day. Only the 2nd edition of its kind, the occasion offered exclusive opportunities for those in attendance. A special racing clinic was held by Yamaha Riding Academy Executive Instructor, Yoshiaki Kato for a group of 45 riders who used the all new YZF-R15. That batch also included Media Guests that had their turn on the track as well. After the test ride, there was a fun race for the Clinic participants and the Media.

The official launch happened right on the start/finish line where Yamaha Ambassador Gab Valenciano rode the all new YZF-R15 alongside racing stalwarts Masato Fernando and Kyle Paz. After taking the machine for a spin in its debut, Gab talked about the reliability and quality of the new motorcycle.

Then it was time for a true test of the all new YZF-R15 in exhibition match that was composed of all star riders. Aside from Fernando and Paz they were joined by James Mendez,Romer Corbe,Vrei Ar Suba,Herbert Lopez,J.E Inguito,Aljon Valencia,Rizaldy Canare,Tracy Soyangco,McDon Sande,Niel Jan Centeno ,R.R Espiritu, Jacq Buncio, and Bethany Tolentino. A thrilling match was witnessed between the best riders in the country as they excelled beyond their usual limits with the upgrades that made the all new YZF-R15 more aerodynamic, quicker, and technologically advanced. It was a tight race between “The Chairman” Masato Fernando and 15 year old sensation Kyle Paz but the latter had to retire from the race after an unfortunate spill he took on the back end of the race that yielded the victory to the younger Paz.

This arrival re-ignites the dominance of the R-Series and is a statement to why Blu is Fast; a testament that is worn by Yamaha’s MotoGP riders Valentino Rossi and Maverick Vinales. The all new YZF-R15 has an SRP of 164,000 and comes in Race Blu, Raven Black, and Matter Red. Available in all Yamaha 3S Shops and Multi-brand stores Nationwide. – YMPH

RACE RESULTS:

Clinic Fun Race Winners
1st – Angelo Portal – (total time) 7:36.387
2nd – Emmanuel Balmes – (total time) 7:40.261
3rd – Laude Cabahug – (total time) 7:53.180

Media Fun Race Winners
1st – Michael Segui (Motorcycle Magazine) – 4:56.366
2nd – Emman Balmes (Motorsiklo News) – 4:58.045
3rd – Philip Bonza (Inside Racing) – 5:11.689

All Star Race (Set A)
1st – Kyle Paz – 10:21.674
2nd – Tracy Soyangco – 10:28.053
3rd – J.E. Inguito – 10:28.559

All Star Race (Set B )
1st – RR Espiritu – 10:42.090
2nd – Neil Jan Centeno – 10:46.887
3rd – Justinne Bethany Tolentino – 10:55.806

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