Yamaha Motor Philippines presents its We Are Mio campaign led by the number one AT, the MIO. The cultivation of the riding culture continues by representing these motorcycles as the vessel of today. On the MIO, you are ageless, forever young, always trending, and the fun never stops!

Also introduced were Yamaha’s newest ambassadors, the Miollennials. Each one represents a character and a lifestyle that riders can familiarize with. They are BoyBandPH for the all new Mio Sporty, Matteo Guidicelli for the Mio Aerox 155, Drew Arellano for the Mio Soul I 125, and Nadine Lustre for the Mio I 125. The campaign was officially introduced on February 14 which was a perfect display for the love of riding. It was debuted at the newly minted Yamaha Monuments station where the entire facility was covered in the Mio Be Unstoppable theme. Yamaha also had its own dedicated Yamaha train with the Miollennials on its façade. During the grand launch, Drew Arellano greeted enthusiasts of the MIO and BoyBandPH put on a show for everyone in attendance.

Yamaha’s message to everyone is clear. It’s time to be movers,makers, and fearless doers. Be unstoppable with the Yamaha MIO. – YMPH

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Yamaha Motor Philippines Inc., (YMPH) is known for offering World Class motorcycles in the country. Their next venture is a landmark that becomes an avenue for every citizen to discover what “Revs your Heart” is all about. The company partnered with the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRT) represented by their President Mr. Juan “Ping” Alfonso, through PHAR Philippines Inc., with their Managing Director for Asia, Mr. Prem Bhatia, to create the Yamaha Monumento Station. It is the first Yamaha themed station in the world.

YMPH President, Mr. Toru Osugi stated,
“This is our latest milestone, a unique brand that showcases our passion for riding. One that we can share to the Filipino community every day. Here you can see all our latest campaigns, our products that drives individual to pursue a new culture for riding, a culture we are proud of.”

The facility was redesigned to showcase the Yamaha brand and its newest campaign “We Are Mio” featuring the country’s number 1 AT. Now it stands as the company’s very own landmark that cultivates passion and inspires a community to ride. Featured as well is Yamaha’s own train which bears its design on the façade.

The launch was historic with the attendance of Yamaha MotoGP riders Valentino Rossi and Maverick Vinales. They also got to experience a train ride and enjoyed a few sights of Manila. Yamaha Ambassadors, the Miollennials, Drew Arellano and BoyBandPH presented the station to the public later in the day.

Now, Revving Hearts will be experienced, witnessed daily, at the Yamaha Monumento Station! – YMPH

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Last March 10, 2018, Motorcycle City opened their 3rd branch for Luzon, and 8th store Nationwide at #449 Alabang–Zapote Road, Las Pinas, City. Just near SM Southmall.

Its a multi-brand store were you can get helmets, trail and riding gears and apparels, small bikes and big bikes from the best motorcycle brands in the country. You can see here bikes from Kawasaki, Yamaha, Royal Enfield, Suzuki, KTM, Husqvarna, Vespa, Aprilia, MV Agusta and Alpinestar.

Motorcycle City President Mr. Robert Po was present in the opening and gave his speech as well as his son, the Vice President Mr. Robert Ayn Po. Come and visit their store and Mr. JR Jose, Motorcycle City’s Branch Manager together with Mr. Elmer Olayon their Area Manager and their whole staff will be gladly to assist you.

They also had their first buyer on their opening day, Mr. Jeffrey Diaz who get himself a new Ninja 400. Motorcycle riders and guest came and joined their opening ceremony.

As the day is set and the mood is right they continue their celebration with live bands, food and drink, and raffle draws have been given away as more and more riders came to celebrate.

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THE COUNTRY’S BIGGEST MOTO-TOURISM ADVENTURE RIDE !

MARCH 28 TO APRIL 1, 2018!

Now, on its 5th year , PARTAKAN 2018 is bigger than ever–with more pumped up activities that pay tribute to the freedom, passion and camaraderie on the road!

Partakan has earned a reputation for the most fun and challenging happenings, and this year’s edition is no exception : bikers and motoring enthusiasts everywhere can join the event’s premiere attraction: AMAZING RIDE, a multi-stop journey from Clark to Pozo Robo in  Sta. Ana, Cagayan, where man and machine conquer challenges to emerge as the best of the best, answering the call of the road, driving through some of the country’s best trails and countryside. To sweeten the ride, a cash prize awaits the champions!

More rugged bikers are invited to outpace self and peers in AUTO-MOTO, to satisfy their need for speed! And in true PARTAKAN tradition, the 3 days of adventure riding from March 28-31 culminate  in an all- day and all- night beach party where everyone can rock with the Battle of the Bands, or shoot the breeze at the beach as ladies strut their stuff in the Bikini Open. What’s more, the last day, April 1, offers even more exciting thrills  that bikers will enjoy like AUTO MOTO, Bail Out Challenge and other side events!

Registration is online at https://partakan.com.

Sponsored by  Shell Advance: the Official Lubricant and New Shell V-Power: the official fuel of Partakan 2018, Honda Motorcycles, Yamaha Motorcycles, and Mahindra/Asian  Brands Corporation. Also sponsored in part by Suzuki Motorcycles, Standard Insurance, and Kawasaki Motorcycles. Eyecatcher: the official Safety Gear of Partakan 2018, SEC Motorcycles, Northern Cement, and Lalamove. 

More details can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/partakanfestival/

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The Yamaha Technician Grand Prix (NTGP) is a Global competition that is held in different countries around the world. Its purpose is to raise the skill and knowledge of technicians to better serve customers.

It started with 180 specialists in the Regional Technician Grand Prix and only the top 10 made it to the final round

They are:

1. Leo Dumalag from CDO 2 Cycles – CDO
2. Carlo Jake Gorre from DES Marketing – Danao
3. Conrado Bucar from DES Marketing Mandaue
4. Mark Joseph R. Mallari from DES Marketing San Miguel
5. Keith Smart Atis from Motor Ace Dasmarinas
6. Avan Rojunne Agapito from Motorcentral Bacoor
7. Allan Rey Silverio from Motorcentral Cabuyao
8. Laorence Paul Romero from Motortrade Camarin
9. Arpeee Obina from Superbikes Center Rosario
10. Pepito N Eugenio Jr. from UEMI Alaminos

They were flown to Davao City for the culmination of the competition. Their first challenge was the Customer Handling test held in the Yamaha Davao Office. Each technician must showcase his ability in properly explaining to the customer the problem of their motorcycle, answering their queries in full detail, and being courteous as possible during their stay in the simulated situation. They had 15 minutes to complete each task that started when receiving the motorcycle of the customer. A panel of judges watched every move meticulously throughout each round.

After, they headed to SM City Davao for the Practical Test. Surrounded by a crowd in the time pressured exam that was limited to 90 minutes. This required commitment to Yamaha standard of procedures, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair.

The winners were based off the combined score of both exams. Being the fastest did not assure their placements because quality is considered above all but failing to finish the task within the allotted time received a penalty.

And the winners were:

Champion – Allan Rey C. Silverio from Motorcentral Cabuyao
2^nd Place – Leo Dumalag from CDO 2 Cycles – CDO
3^rd Place – Pepito N Eugenio Jr. from UEMI Alaminos
CS Awardee – Arpeee Obina from Superbikes Center Rosario

The National Champion will be the Philippine representative in the Yamaha World Technician Grand Prix in Japan. The NTGP has displayed the standard of Yamaha and cultivates that talent in the Philippines. These won’t just be competitions, it is the evolution of excellence. – YMPH

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DAY 1 – Itâ€s that time of the year again for the biggest bike fest in the country and Yamaha was ready to give an unforgettable show. The annual exhibition draws all kinds of motorcycle lovers and thatâ€s what Yamaha is all about; offering a product for every rider. This yearâ€s edition of the Yamaha Motor Show prided itself in bringing machines to life with innovative technology and the passionate human touch. A display of how you can own the future with Yamaha.

Wrapped in a solid white fabric, the Yamaha booth was shielded in the early going. With a spectacle shrouded in mystery, it quickly drew a crowd of onlookers eagerly waiting to see what was behind the curtain.

Robi Domingo brought his energy and humor to start the program which was as modernized as it could get. Yamaha officials were called onto a platform where a digital hand print scanner was embedded on the booth cover. As they reached out their hand, the exhibit was quickly and seamlessly revealed. How advanced was this structure? Robi had A.V.A. which stood for Autonomous Visual Avatar, an artificial program that co-hosted alongside him. Together, they symbolized the importance of man and machine in harmony.

The showcase had it all. Performance and sophistication with the MAX series highlighted by the newest model, the XMAX. The power of emotion was unleashed with the Big Bikes that ignited passion in every turn. It was also a showcase of Yamahaâ€s newest campaign ‘We are Mioâ€, a culture created to represent the youthful vibe of being unstoppable with the MIO. The number 1 automatic motorcycles are partnered with the Miollennials, the all new Mio Sporty with BoybandPh, Mio i 125 with Nadine Lustre, Mio Soul I 125 with Drew Arellano, and Mio Aerox 155 with Matteo Guidicelli.

And owning the future did not stop with a culture that defied age norms. Yamaha debuted a technology that will alter the course of riding forever. History was made with the development of the MOTOROiD, Yamahaâ€s most futuristic concept motorcycle to date.  

It was a feat of human and mechanical ingenuity that was demonstrated to everyone.

The image recognition AI uses machine learning algorithms for facial and gesture recognition functions. It recognizes its ownerâ€s face and from there the movement of MOTOROiD is controlled through simple hand gestures. It can move forward, backward, turn in every direction, and stop without being physically handled. The Active Mass Center Control System (AMCES), is a technology that stabilizes 2-wheeled motorcycles using electronic active controls to optimize the vehicleâ€s posture and prevent it from falling.

It was an incredible start for Yamahaâ€s 2018 motor show, and itâ€s only been a day. The 2^nd day will feature all this and more with a special Yamaha Club presentation and the Pure Performance awarding, a recognition of the record breaking Yamaha Sight in the latest fuel efficiency challenge. Day 3 will continue to be a spectacle, everyone in the Bike Fest will get to meet Miollennials Nadine Lustre and BoyBandPH.

Where should you be this weekend? The answer is crystal clear.

DAY 2 – Yamaha Motor Philippines continued its highly inspiring exhibition at the World Trade Center. After a strong start on Day 1, attendees now had a full day of the Millennial Rev to enjoy.  

Displaying innovation that offers riders to own the future, everyone inside the exhibition had plenty to choose from. Sophistication and performance was on hand with the Max Series. The NMAX, TMAX, and the recently released XMAX. The big bikes provided the power physically and emotionally. It wasnâ€t hard to get your blood flowing with the MT09, Super Tenere, Tracer 900, XSR 900, SR400, YZF-R6, and YZF-R1. The movement has been causing quite the stir with the ‘WE ARE MIO†campaign which pushes a young a trendy culture to be unstoppable. This world that Yamaha created pushed beyond the boundaries of generational norms by introducing the Miollennials. Those are Nadine Lustre for MIO i 125, BoybandPH for the all new MIO Sporty, Drew Arellano for the MIO soul I 125, and Matteo Guidicelli for MIO Aerox.

Of course, the highlight of the day was the Yamaha Club Tour De Rev. Marketing Customer Relations Head, Mr. Hansel Leyva, unveiled the plan for the nationwide tour which had legs in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao for advanced riders. To register you can just log on www.yamahaclub.com.ph to have the opportunity to join the tour. It is sponsored by Petron Corporation, Customer Care Products Inc., Racing Boy, Motoworld, and Universal Rubina Corporation.

Donâ€t miss out on the best of Yamaha on the final day of the Bike Fest. Also get the chance to meet Miollennials Nadine Lustre, and BoybandPH.

Head on over and remember; only Yamaha Revs your Heart.

Own the future with Yamaha.

DAY 3 – Yamaha Motor Philippines left their mark once again in the final day of the bike fest. After 3 massive days of motorcycle mania the brand proved that they are truly unstoppable.

Pound for Pound host, Rico Robles, revved the crowd with his incomparable energy for the Millenial Rev. The Yamaha Exhibit boot was a masterful showcase of advanced design and quality. Once entered each person was pushed forward into the future through innovative machines. The Max series, a display of sophistication and performance. The Yamaha Big Bike displays the power of emotion. The MOTOROiD cause quite the buzz with its futuristic design. The Yamaha concept motorcycle had the ability to be turned on, turned off, move forward and backwards, turn left and right, all with the hand gesture of its rider. 

Then, the much-awaited highlight of the day was the “We Are Mio” featuring the number automatic motorcycle. The arrival of Miollennials, Nadine Lustre and BoybandPH, cause a spectacle that you wouldnâ€t have wanted to miss. The entire exhibit was surrounded by all forms of supporters. First to arrive was BoybandPH. Tristan,Ford,Niel, Russell and, Joao delighted the crown with an spectacular  performance. The dazzling Nadine Lustre rode her Mio i 125 all the way to the booth that amazed and inspired everyone in attendance.

On stage they were joined by YMPH President Mr. Toru Osugi, Sales and Marketing Division Head, Mr. Akihiro Maruo, and Marketing Section Senior Manager Mr. Jude Camus. The message of the Miollennials was to continue to be passionate, be fearless, and be unstoppable.

After 3 days of redefining the world of motorcycles, thereâ€s no more question.

Yamaha owns the future.

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When will this end? A reflectorized vest as a requirement for riding a motorcycle? This places the vest on par with the helmet as safety equipment. Reflectorized vests assist other road users to see riders primarily in the dark and really has no use in the daytime as DRLs (daytime running lights) are much more effective visual aid.

The article states that most accidents were caused by other vehicles not seeing the motorcycle on the road. Vest or not this will continue unless we get proper training for both motorcycle riders and drivers on the road. Mutual respect and proper cognizance of each vehicles role on the road will do more to minimize accidents on the road instead of another band aid argument such as this.

Again our argument falls on the failure of our licensing process. The procurement of a driver’s license is a joke in the Philippines and it must really be reviewed and revised. Till then, no band aid solution will suffice to hide the ugly truth that we have unskilled and ill mannered people on the road riding both 2 and 4 wheel and worst, multi axle vehicles.

MOTORCYCLE drivers will soon be required to wear reflectorized vests when they are driving in Cebu City roads. Wearing of the reflectorized vest is aimed at curbing road accidents as it allows other motorists to see oncoming motorcylists at night even at a distance. The vest time will be between 6 p.m. and daybreak. Cebu City Councilor Dave Tumulak, chairman of the committee on public order and safety, said 40 percent of the vehicular accidents recorded in Cebu City in the last 15 months involved motorcyles.

Source: Reflectorized vests required for bike riders | SunStar

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Motorcycle Philippines was lucky enough to have been able to test the new Kymco Super Z 150 8 Series 150 FI.  Kymco is well known in the local market for producing outstanding scooters designed specifically for the daily commuter and serious tourer.

With the release of the Super Z 150 Fi Kymco has upgraded the previous 125 version with a much powerful and torquier 150cc FI engine.  The Super Z retains the European styling it is so distinctly known from the 125cc version with a few upgrades.  Our unit came in a beautiful shade of orange which had bystanders taking a second look.  Front fairing compartments, which also houses the cleverly placed fuel filling cap, helmet/luggage hook and a discretely placed waterproof USB port are added creature comforts that make the Super Z 150 Fi stand out.

Street behavior of the Super Z 150 is impressive.  You can feel the extra torque while weaving in and out of traffic and while accelerating from the frequent starts and stops of everyday riding.  The compartment, big enough to fit a good-sized helmet, is perfect for bringing your daily load for work or school.

Touring with the Super Z is a treat.  The power of the 150cc FI engine is evident on the long stretches as the Super Z easily passes the 100kph barrier without breaking a sweat.  The saddle is both long and wide and provides the rider as well as the pillion with a comfort on short or long rides.  Fuel economy ranges from 23-27 km/l but since our unit just passed the 2,000 km mark and we weren’t really riding slow, this is expected to go up with more kilometers on the clock and sensible riding.

The 14-inch tires provide the Super Z a stable ride in both high speed situations as well as low speed challenges.  It easily absorbs small bumps on the road much better than smaller diameter wheels.  A must for riding around the city.

The Kymco Super Z 150 Fi is a good choice for those looking for the power of a 150cc fuel injected engine married with the sporty elegant styling the Super Z has been known for.

The Kymco Super Z 150 FI is priced at Php83,900 and is now available in all your favorite Kymco dealers.  Available colors are Light Blue Matte, Flat Red, Shining Orange.

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Yamaha Motor Philippines is currently competing in the Asia Road Race Championship (ARRC), a continental championship competition of the FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme). The Australian leg recently wrapped up with 17-year-old wonder boy McKinley Kyle Paz holding his own against the best riders in Asia.

His first time on the Bend Motorsports Park during practice session allowed Kyle to show his skills by recording the fastest time on the track (2:18.93). In the qualifiers he placed 4th on the grid, and finished 6th overall for his first race. The 2nd race was where he pulled out all the stops to with an outstanding 2nd place finish for the Yamaha Maju Motor Asia Team. He rode the Sniper 150 which is a blur on any road with its speed and precision. Its reputation of being the best in its class in starting and passing acceleration was clearly seen in this competition. Kyle’s performance was powered by UMA Racing parts and Racing Boy.

Now considered as a worthy adversary by his fellow competitors, the full potential of this teenage sensation will continue to be realized as the competition goes on. He will suit up for the next round of the ARRC in Japan on June 1-3 at the Suzuka Racing Circuit. They will compete using the YZF-R25, part of the performance packed lineup of the R-Series masterfully crafted for racing. For that battle he will be joined by veteran stalwart, “The Chairman” Masato Fernando. – YMPH

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The Yamaha Grand Prix wrapped up its opening leg in Davao and is set to continue the battle at the Queen City of the South.

Team Visayas now has the home track advantage with Jaycob Cabahug, Garry Caneda, and Simon Solon ready to defend their region. Masato Fernando came out on top in the last race and is eager to keep his streak going for the Wildcard Team. Right behind him are McKinley Kyle Paz and J.E. Inguito of Team Luzon who are tied in statistical points and look to stay in the hunt for the top spot. Team Mindanao is roaring to get back on track and notch a podium finish.

The Dealer Cup race features Durraine Dan Carlos of LYR Motorhub Racing Team and John Paul Lantape of Motorace Racing Team aim for a repeat of their 1st place finish in the Expert and Intermediate categories respectively. Newnemar,Rhean Marketing, Des Marketing, and DHCI Cyclehaus are set to barge into the win column.

The all-female category has found its best rider in Davao with Shiena Mae Cuenca leading the way. Now in Cebu, a new set of ladies are vying for a spot in the finals.

The battle begins on May 19,2018 at SM City Cebu 12 nn-9 pm brought to you by Idemitsu and Racing Boy, with FDR, YSS, NGK Spark Plugs, JM Mirasol, Unioil, VS1, and Motoworld.

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The Yamaha Club conducted the first leg of Tour De Rev on May 18, 2018 an activity that united riders on the roads of the Philippines. This three-part activity begins with its Luzon edition. Riders from the region gathered in the Yamaha Flagship Shop, Yzone, which served as the starting point of the trip. The ride was a long and enjoyable 13-hour trip to Banaue that allowed everyone to feel the full capacity of Yamaha Motorcycles; and that was only Day 1 of this awesome adventure.

Day 2 started by enjoying the beautiful scenery of Banaue. The pristine wonder of the Philippines is breathtaking and a welcome start to the day. Then it was a 12-hour journey to La Union where they hung out at Octane Beach.

The final day was an experience of the overwhelming power of emotion. The long ride could have resulted in exhaustion but this tour was nothing but elation for the riders. Some who resided in Baguio and Pangasinan could have peeled off and head home but they still finished the whole trip for a memorable milestone. It was a collective celebration for those who started off as strangers and culminated as a group enthralled by passion in a thousand kilometers.

The next edition of Tour De Rev will be in the region of Mindanao and for riders its sure to be Christmas in July. – YMPH

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The 2^nd Leg of the Yamaha Grand Prix was a heated showdown in Cebu. The scorching weather was only an appetizer for the blistering battle of the evening. Riders from regions of Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao, and Wildcards looked to unseat ‘The Chairman’ Masato Fernando from his dominance in the 150 Open UB Category. J.E Inguito, Bornok Mangosong, and McKinley Kyle Paz, were worthy contenders as they fought their way to the top. But Masato could not be denied and cruised to the finish line to strengthen his dominance over the category.

The All-Female category already has its 3 finalists from the region of Mindanao. Now it was time find out the Trio of Cebu. C-Let Quizon led the way with her unparalleled skill and experience against her fellow females. It was a happy moment for her to see that she is racing alongside more women in her hometown and is excited with growth of the category. She may have finished at the top but the race was all about the ladies alongside her, together it was a demonstration of the ability of the fearless Filipina on the track.

The dealer cup race was an anticipated rematch. The category had LYR Motorhub and Motorace getting the best of their counterparts in the expert and intermediate categories respectively. Durraine Dan Carlos remained at the top in the overall standings but by suffering a loss in the Cebu leg it opens an opportunity to Garry Caneda and Ernie Daguio Jr. to claim his spot in the expert category. In the Intermediate category John Paul Lantape still leads the way statistically even with just a 2^nd place finish. Bornok Mangosong and Mcdon Dave Sande help their cause with their own podium finishes and set themselves up for a shot at 1^st place.

Now that the YGP has finished with Cebu, the Luzon region remains as the last qualifying leg before the Championship match. The Yamaha Grand Prix resumes at SM City Sta. Rosa on July 22. – YMPH

RESULTS FOR OTHER CATEGORIES:

LEADERBOARD – 150 OPEN UB

RACERS LEADERBOARD – DEALER CUP RACE EXPERT CATEGORY

 RACERS LEADERBOARD – DEALER CUP RACE INTERMEDIATE CATEGORY

DEALER LEADERBOARD – DEALER CUP RACE

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May 26, 2018 was a banner day for riders in Mindanao as Suzuki held the first ever Raider R150 Summit at the Davao Del Norte Sports and Tourism Center in Tagum City.

Almost 2, 400 riders (2,397 to be exact) joined the festivities which began early in the morning with a stunt show that entertained the thousands of riders still in the queue to enter the event.

At stake during the day long event were the Best Custom Bike, Best Concept Bike, Best Engine Setup as well as the Media Choice Award for the bikes.  Riders were also part of the action as the Biker Babe, Best Rider and Best Rider Couple were crowned in front of an animated crowd of their peers.

Highlighting the event, Suzuki Philippines raffled off 2 Raider motorcycles to the lucky winners.  The day was not all fun and games though as Suzuki once again renewed its commitment to supporting their riders as Suzuki Philippines’ Monch Bontogon responded to the Rider’s Pledge given by their customers.

Suzuki also followed up on their support of the ABS CBN Lingkod Kapamily Sagip Marawi program via the One Suzuki for Marawi fund drive.  Initially, the One Suzuki for Marawi program donated Php 2.2 Million during the Raider R150 Summit held in World Trade Center in Manila last January 28, 2018.  This time a total of approximately Php 500,000 was added to that during this Raider R150 Summit Mindanao.

Once again Suzuki Philippines established the dominance of the Raider R150, this time, in the South.  The Raider reigns supreme as country’s Underbone King.

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May 27, 2018 – Sasa Davao City – After a struggle in the first round the Yamaha racing team roars back in commanding fashion. Ephraim Onahon, John Emerson Inguito, and Masato Fernando showcased a masterclass in racing with their Sniper 150 to outmatch their rivals on the Suzuki Raider 150. Virtually unchallenged in every corner, the trio of Onahon, Inguito, and Fernando were in a league of their own. The True Underbone Kings showed why they ruled the racing world as they captured the entire podium with a 1-2-3 finish.

The next leg will be on June 24, 2018 at Bacolod Kartzone where another excellent performance is in store for their opponents.    

The team is sponsored by:

FDR TIRES, 4S1M, BRT, Spec V performance parts, JM Mirasol Advertising, Ls2 Helmets, Motoworld, Racing Boy, Replica Pro, Racing Force, and RK Racing Chain & Sprocket.

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June 1 to 3, 2018, Suzuka Circuit Japan – Yamaha Team Pilipinas Masato Fernando and McKinley Kyle Paz remained unfazed in their maiden campaign at the AP250 Category of the ARRC. Facing a bevy of highly experienced riders the Filipino tandem had their plates full on the tracks but still showcased their determination and valiantly competed against their fellow riders. During their race Masato suffered a slippage during the race which cost him his position but luckily “The Chairman” only had minor injuries. It’s still notable how he locked up the 17^th spot as a first timer in this division. Paz meanwhile, improved from his previous finish of 27^th by claiming the 23^rd spot. The 17-year-old wunderkind pushed himself to the limit and displayed his growth in this racing journey.

The experience for the two proved to be priceless as they return to the Philippines as better and more complete riders. Their improvement will continue as they train for their next international races. Their potential has grown and their racing discipline will be a key factor moving forward. Of course, Yamaha Motor Philippines will be there every step of the way as they climb the international ranks and also continue to cultivate local riders. The race continues for the ultimate goal of having the first ever Filipino MotoGp Rider. – YMPH

ARRC RANK/BEST LAP TIME

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Philippines Superbike Championships 2^nd leg has proven to be exciting and intense at the same time. More and more fans and enthusiasts are cheering for their favorite rider. Batangas Racing Circuit once again hosted this much awaited event.

Wheeltek-Suzuki Racing Team’s ace rider, Jacq “The Lady” Buncio proved to be the fastest lady on the tracks once again with the Suzuki GSX-R 1000R as her bike for the race. The tandem of Jacq and the bike did not disappoint the crowd and the entire Wheeltek-Suzuki Racing Team.

Jacq bagged back to back top podiums for PSBK National Rookie and Pirelli Superbike Heavyweight Class A Categories. Riding against experienced riders, Jacq did not race like a “Lady” in the races.  She was a great epitome of “Girl Power” in the PSBK series.

With the 3^rd leg just around the corner, there is little time to celebrate. Its back to training and practice for Jacq in the next few days to come.

Suzuki is definitely back into the racing spotlight with Jacq winning back to back top podiums for 2 different categories, the Suzuki V-Man Racing team also gave the crowd a great fight. It was a neck and neck battle between Suzuki V-Man racers against the Yamaha racing team. It was a war between Suzuki GSX-R150 and Yamaha R15.

During the hard fought battle, Suzuki V-Man Racers suffered from crashes giving the team a slim chance to bring home the championship. One rider for Suzuki V-Man Racing Team did not lose hope as Djereck Ondillo fought against 3 Yamaha riders until the checkered flag was waved. With Ondillo winning the second spot for the MotoIR.

Congratulations to Wheeltek-Suzuki and Suzuki V-Man Racing Teams for the well deserved wins.

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November 25, 2018- San Fernando, Pampanga- Kymco Philippines continues to support not just the Kymco riders but also the children that needs providence to live for their dreams.

With Total of 15 riders of Kymco Xciting 400i and AK 550 users (Maxi scooter club Philippines) to ride from Taguig to San Fernando Pampanga, together with the Kymco Philippines managements, Mr. Mark Lin (Marketing Manager), Mr. Jonathan Chen (HR and Admin), Mr. James Chen (General Manager-Manufacturing & Development, Spare parts & Quality Control). As the management choose Tuloy Foundation for this year they can help for the kids to bring hope and enjoy life.

Tuloy Foundation was started in Alabang, and opened a satellite in Pampanga and now have a 19 children’s, who were abused, orphaned and abandoned children.

As the program started with the dance number from the children, showing their strong characteristic that builds unity and happiness.

Kymco Philippines Inc. donated 45,000 pesos for 15 riders who showed their love and passion that riding is never completed without a remarkable memories. The Hand over was given to Tuloy Foundation Inc., in which showed their gratitude and honor for choosing their institution.

After the program, all rider’s together with the management of Kymco Philippines Inc. take off from Pampanga and enjoyed the ride to Baler, Aurora. Showed  some good place to ride and feel the maximum performance of their touring Maxi scooters Xciting400i and AK550i. A great opportunity to test the Xciting 400i, it was an excellent ride for 300kms riding. Comfort, Power and Stability that Kymco showing off their product to a maximum needs of a rider, highly recommended for touring.

The night is not complete without fun, games and prizes given away by Kymco management to the riders for keeping a good camaraderie and loyalty. We stayed in Pacific View Inn, good place to stay, good accommodation and great hospitality, you can also do surfing and by the beach hangout. Good memories to keep with the Kymco Philippines Inc.

Thank you Kymco Philippines Inc. for this Xciting experience yet memorable.. Congratulations and More Power!

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Finally after almost 2 decades of service, Motorcycle Philippines will be shifting it’s forum software from the old Vbulletin platform to the Xenforo platform.

Vbulletin has been the default forum software for years.  If you were a serious community builder you had to use Vbulletin.  Unfortunately, over the years, Vbulletin has become unreliable and bloated.  I have always had problem with server configuration as well as server errors with this platform.   The headaches have far outweighed the benefits of this platform.  Hence the move to Xenforo.

Xenforo is basically the new and improved Vbulletin.  Sporting most of the features of Vbulletin but with better coding and a better UI experience.  

I will be initiating the transfer soon.  Once I begin, expect an announcement since it may take a couple of days to import all the data from our rather sizeable database (7gb+). So expect a bit of downtime for the Forum.

Exciting times for the site and I hope to see better performance as well as a better experience for all the loyal MCP users out there.

Thank you very much!

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The magic of the Suzuki Twin Pillar Hub reached Mindanao as the brand participated at the 2nd Inside Racing Mindanao Bike Festival and Tradeshow held at Davao Convention Center on May 26 to 27, 2018. Suzuki was once again a sight to behold at the highly anticipated motoring event in the South. Conquering Mindanao on the same weekend with the Raider R150 Summit Mindanao, the brand ensured that it also brings Suzuki’s way of life through its signature booth design to the Davaoenos.

The Suzuki Twin Pillar Hub was inspired by the Suzuki Next 100 Campaign which signifies Suzuki’s commitment to guide customers with forms of mobility that will fit their ever evolving lifestyle in the next 100 years and to continuously innovate technologically advanced products for the Filipinos. The Twin Pillar also represents Suzuki’s strong alliance to its riders and wide clientele. Designed with the Suzuki Next 100 as its pillars, the Suzuki Twin Pillar Hub housed its frontliner bikes – the Royal Arrival of the Underbone King Raider R150 Carburetor and Pinnacle of Hyper Underbones Raider R150 Fi. Also on display were the revolutionary GSX-R150 and GSX-S150. The brand also brought the Suzuki VR Experience wherein fans got to enjoy experiencing MotoGP in virtual reality.

The free photobooth was also a hit to the riders who naturally love selfies and photo-ops not missing a chance to do so with the charming and beautiful Suzuki ladies. Suzuki also gave away thousands of Raider Friendship Coupons which entitles motorcycle customers for a two limited edition shirts that they can share to their friends when they purchase a Raider R150 motorcycle.

Present at the event were Suzuki President Mr. Hiroshi Suzuki as well as Inside Racing Magazine Publisher Mr. Al Camba, Motorcycle Sales and Marketing General Manager Mr. Jun Bulot, Senior Regional Sales Manager for Mindanao Mr. Joel Martin, Motorcycle Marketing Head Mr. Monch Bontogon and Assistant Regional Sales Manager Mr. Bon Opiano.

The two-day event was jampacked with pocket activities and games hosted by Suzuki’s very own Safety Riding and Club Relations Specialist Mr. Sherwin Florendo together with his lovely co-host and Davao’s very own Carly Chua. Watch out for The Suzuki Twin Pillar Hub at the 1st Inside Racing Visayas Bike Festival and Tradeshow set to happen on June 23-24 at SMX Convention Center, Bacolod City.

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Yamaha Tour De Rev (Luzon Leg)

Last May 18, 2018, Yamaha Motors Philippines Inc. conducted the 1^st leg of of a series of inspiring rides scheduled for the year to let riders experience our country the “Tour De Rev”.   A total of 1000kms around the island of Luzon, sharing the safest touring experience which unite riders on the roads of the Philippines.

Riders from the region gathered at the Yamaha Flagship Shop, Yzone which served as the starting point of the trip. A total of 60 candidate riders qualified and certified fit to participate in this event.

Day 1 VS1 Day – All riders were excited and prepared for the 13-hour trip to Banaue that allowed 150cc to 300cc displacement bikes to feel the full capacity of Yamaha motorcycles. With the help of the ride marshals, the group rode in formation for additional safety and organization. All riders were donning the spiffy VS1 shirts.

MCP was given the chance to use a Yamaha Xmax 300i, bringing more excitement in this trip. A 300cc displacement touring maxi scooter, performing a good handling stability, power deliver and comfortable riding posture.

1^st day trip ends in Banaue with a lot of smiles and great conversation among the riders.  Twisted roads, top speed, and the breathtaking views encountered were the most common subjects among the riders. Good camaraderie was built in every moment that happened before the 1^st day ended in TAM-AN Hotel in Mt. Banaue.

Day 2 Motoworld day– A cold morning greeted all participants in Mt. Banaue.  Despite the weather riders were ready and started to warm up their Yamaha Motorcycles.   The marshalls gave the day’s briefing as well as giving pointers to the riders about what to expect during the ride down.  The pristine wonder of the Philippines was in full display and a perfect way to start to the day.

Then it was a 12-hour journey to La Union traversing the historic Bessang pass.  The ride eventually ended in Octane Beach resort in San Juan La Union.  The night continued with various activities like Flat Track Races, a Drag Race while Philippine music icon Ely Buendia and the Oktaves Band entertained all the participants as well as the other attendees.

The final day was a mixed experience of see-sawing emotions for the riders. The long ride home could have easily been a cause for exhaustion for some of the riders but the ride pace as well as the excellent job by the marshalls minimized the effect of an otherwise dangerous situation.  Some who resided in Baguio and Pangasinan could have peeled off and head home, but they still finished the whole trip for a memorable milestone. It was a collective celebration for those who started off as strangers and culminated as a group enthralled by passion in a thousand kilometers, and receiving their Certificate of Participation in finishing the 3 Days tour!

The partnership of Petron, VS1, Mototek and Motoworld, made this event more memorable.

The next edition of Tour De Rev will be in the region of Mindanao and for the riders its sure to be Christmas in July 2018.

Thank you Yamaha Motor Philippines Inc. for giving an inspiring and safe journey while experiencing the magnificent riding roads of Northern Luzon.  Looking forward for more stories to tell in the next journey.

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