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MANILA: VinFast Philippines officially launched its electric motorcycles (e-motorcycles) to cater to the demand and needs of Filipino motorists looking for a sustainable means of mobility. KEY TAKEAWAYS The three models are the VinFast Viper, Evo, and Feliz II. They use an electric motor with a swappable 1.5-kilowatt-hour battery. The introduction of the Vietnamese auto firm’s latest offerings appears timely.

MANILA: VinFast Philippines is rearing to unleash its motorcycle arm in the Philippines, and with its arrival comes an electric two-wheeler that could tick all the right boxes for our local riders — specifically those wanting to switch to a more sustainable means of transportation. KEY TAKEAWAYS Per VinFast, it will cost P35. It will set buyers back some P73,900. Photo by Juan Paulo Papa “The Philippine motorcycle market has no shortage of household names.

MANILA: After a series of teasers posted over social media, the Suzuki Burgman 15 has officially entered the Philippine market. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Suzuki Burgman 15 can produce up to 14.21 horsepower and 14.2 Newton-meters of torque. The Suzuki Burgman 15 retails at P165,000. The entry of the local Burgman stable’s latest member—which sits in between the Burgman Street and the Burgman 400—sets up a milestone as the Philippines is the first country in the ASEAN region to bring in the nameplate.