The motorsport infrastructure of Turkmenistan's Ministry of Internal Affairs has been expanded with a new world-class racing motorcycle. A Honda track bike that previously competed in the FIM World Championship has been donated to the Ministry's Motorsport Center by Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan. The information was reported by the Orient news agency.
The motorcycle holds the status of a diplomatic gift. It was originally presented to Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during his official visit to Ashgabat. The gift was regarded as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. It was later decided to transfer the superbike to young athletes to enhance their training and contribute to the development of national motorcycle racing.
The motorcycle features high-performance specifications and an impressive racing pedigree. It was previously ridden by Malaysian racer Khairul Idham bin Pawi (Super KIP), who represented the Petronas MIE Racing Honda Team. According to organizers, the 121-horsepower machine competed during the 2024 FIM World Supersport season, where it was tested under international racing conditions.
A ceremonial presentation of the motorcycle was held at the Ministry's Motorsport Center. As part of the event, an exhibition was organized with the motorcycle as its centerpiece. Young riders, veterans of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and students of the Ministry's specialized institute had the opportunity to examine the bike and learn about its design.
The event concluded with demonstration rides on the training circuit. Experienced riders from the center tested the motorcycle in motion, including high-speed cornering and braking performance. Participants noted that the addition of such equipment could improve rider training and further promote the development of motorsport in the country.