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July 07,2026,Malaysia-Motul has partnered with Boon Siew Honda (“BSH”) to strengthened its presence in regional motorcycle racing, by being the Official Title Sponsor and Lubricant Partner across two of BSH’s racing programmes for the 2026 season.
The partnership covers BSH’s campaigns in the Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) AP250 category and the Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) 250 category, with each team competing under a new identity:
- ARRC AP250: Motul Honda Asia Team
- MSBK 250: Motul Honda Racing Malaysia
The collaboration marks a significant milestone in Motul’s regional motorsport strategy, reinforcing its long-standing relationship with Boon Siew Honda while expanding its technical and branding presence across two of Southeast Asia’s premier motorcycle racing championships.
As the Official Title Sponsor and Lubricant Partner, Motul will provide its renowned high-performance lubricant technology to support both teams throughout the 2026 season. Central to the technical partnership is Motul’s flagship 300V racing engine oil, engineered to deliver maximum performance, reliability, precision and consistency under the demanding conditions of competitive motorcycle racing.
The partnership underscores the shared commitment of Motul and Boon Siew Honda to pushing the boundaries of racing performance while nurturing success on the regional motorsport stage.
Fueling the Campaign: 2026 Racing Calendar
Motul powers two distinct campaigns across the region’s most prestigious championships, each with its own team identity and category focus:
Motul Honda Asia Racing Team for Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC), AP250 Category:
- Round 4 (Upcoming): 7–9 August – Mandalika International Circuit, Indonesia
- Round 5 (Upcoming): 11–13 September – Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia
- Round 6 (Upcoming): 4–6 December – Chang International Circuit, Thailand
Motul Honda Racing Malaysia for Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK), 250 Category:
- Round 2: (Upcoming): 10–12 July – Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia
- Round 3: (Upcoming): 31 July–2 August – Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia
- Round 4: (Upcoming): 13–15 November – Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia
Through this comprehensive technical alliance, Motul reinforces its unwavering dedication to the development of regional motorcycle racing. By deploying its top-tier 300V technology under the most demanding competitive conditions across both the Motul Honda Asia Team and Motul Honda Racing Malaysia, Motul stands ready to support both teams as they continue to challenge the boundaries of performance and chase glory across the Asia-Pacific circuits for the remainder of 2026.
This dynamic technical alliance is built directly around Motul’s commitment to performance, precision, reliability, and consistency. As the official title sponsor and lubricant partner, Motul provides its world-renowned high-performance lubricant expertise, anchoring the Team’s technical setup with its flagship 300V motorsport technology and engineering innovation. Boon Siew Honda contributes its racing platform, riders, and regional motorsports programme, providing a highly competitive foundation aligned with Motul’s ambitious regional motorsport objectives.
For Motul, this partnership serves as a crucial real-life testing ground for product development, offering a high-stakes platform to advance racing innovation while simultaneously strengthening its brand presence and credibility among the motorcycle community across the Asia-Pacific region. By deploying advanced motorsport technology under the most demanding track conditions in both ARRC and MSBK competition, Motul and Boon Siew Honda are strategically aligned to achieve dominant racing results and significantly elevate market presence within the Asia-Pacific motorsport community.
Carlo Savoca, CMO of Motul Asia Pacific, said: “This partnership represents a natural evolution of our commitment to motorsport in Asia-Pacific. For Motul, the racetrack is the ultimate testing ground. Powering both the Motul Honda Asia Team in ARRC AP250 and Motul Honda Racing Malaysia in MSBK 250 with our flagship 300V technology allows us to push the boundaries of lubricant innovation under extreme conditions, directly translating track-tested reliability and precision into performance for our consumers across the region. We are thrilled to support this campaign alongside Boon Siew Honda as we deliver the technical excellence required to achieve dominant racing results.”
Kunitomo Asano, MD & CEO of Boon Siew Honda, said: “We are thrilled to have Motul onboard as the driving force behind our ARRC and MSBK programmes. Motorsport is deep within Honda’s racing heritage, and realising our regional ambitions requires a partner that shares our relentless pursuit of performance. Motul’s undeniable expertise on the global stage provides our AP250 and UB150 riders with a distinct technical advantage, and this partnership marks a significant step forward for both companies as we pursue shared growth and championship victory.”
