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Yamaha is introducing an uprated YZF-R1 for 2012 - and it draws heavily on the manufacturer's extensive MotoGP experience.

Yamaha's best ever all-star line up is ready to wow the crowd at the opening round of the 2011 Monster Energy Super X Championship.

Some are a lot more sporty than others, some are LAMS approved bikes, some are just fun to ride, while the latest GSR750 has a definite sporting edge. Suzuki officially lists 18 bikes in the category, virtually offering a bike for every rider.

Team Honda Racewear is back in 2011 and better than ever, with something to suit every Honda fan. Inspired by the iconic Team Honda Racing, the range incorporates the Honda Wing logo with up-to-date designs, high quality fabrics and superior fits.

The 2011 IVECO Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix was the gift that kept on giving for Casey Stoner. The Repsol Honda rider dominated qualifying, then on race day, which was also the Aussie's 26th birthday, he won the race in convincing fashion and also wrapped up the World Championship.

Alex de Angelis won the IVECO Australian Grand Prix Moto 2 race at Phillip Island after a hard fought battle with Stefan Bradl, but the real story of the race was Marc Marquez, who rode to a brilliant third place finish after starting from the back of the grid.

The first of the three major international races at the IVECO Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix - the 125cc race - started and finished dramatically as the ever-changing Phillip Island weather played its part.

New Super X team mates Jay Marmont and Jake Moss showed off their CDR Rockstar Yamaha motorcycles to Wollongong media at WIN Stadium on October 11.

Claudio Castiglioni, 64 years old and President of MV Agusta Motor S.p.A., passed away in August after a courageous battle against an illness.

The on-track action at the 2011 IVECO Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix is underway. In the first MotoGP Free Practice session, Repsol Honda's Casey Stoner led the field, but not without incident, as he crashed at turn 4.

With the 2011 IVECO Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix kicking off today, here are some interesting figures and pub bet-winning data, courtesy of motogp.com.

Combining a host of upgrades, the TRX500FM along with variants, the TRX500FPM and the TRX500FPE, arrive in Honda Dealerships nationally this month.

Glenn Merriman from Fineline Motorcycles of Taree has taken the top spot at Yamaha Technical Academy's industry leading Oceania Motorcycle Technician Grand Prix.

Ahead of the Phillip Island MotoGP, Casey Stoner holds a 40 point lead at the head of the championship. Stoner is in a position to take the title with a good result at Phillip Island, depending on the result of his closest rival, Jorge Lorenzo.

Earlier this month the BMW Museum in Munich offloaded an impressive selection of rare and unique BMW motorcycles from its world famous collection. Conducted by Bonhams, the exclusive auction saw 23 motorbikes auctioned, with exciting results.

This week's MotoGP Round at Phillip Island is a perfect opportunity for ASBK Championship leader, Glenn Allerton, and his Procon Maxima BMW team to display their talent and the dynamic power of the BMW S 1000 RR before an international audience.

With the the 2011 IVECO Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix only days away, have a look back at what happened on the island in 2010.

Royal Enfield have announced the release of two stylish new leisure bikes: the Classic Chrome and Desert Storm.

The Monster Yamaha Tech 3 MotoGP team has announced that Andrea Dovizioso will join the team for the 2012 MotoGP World Championship. The Italian will replace long-time rider Colin Edwards in the French-based team.

Following on from his fill-in ride for Loris Capirossi at the Motegi MotoGP round, Australian Damian Cudlin has secured a second guest ride at Phillip Island this weekend, filling in for the injured Hector Barbera.

2011 marks the 50th anniversary of Yamaha's involvement in Moto Grand Prix road racing. This year, the celebrations will extend to the Phillip Island circuit on 15 to 16 October, where Yamaha offers VIP hospitality plus tickets to the popular Moto GP Stars Dinner.

Purchase VIP tickets to Yamaha's Moto GP corporate hospitality suite at the Phillip Island Motorcycle Grand Prix and you'll be amongst the first in the country to see the new 2012 YZF R1, which will be revealed at the Island.

Catherine Carbone's devotion to MotoGP and enthusiasm for the Australian event at Phillip Island has paid off, with the Melbourne girl winning the grand prize in the recent 'Riders Unite' promotion - a brand new Honda CBR 1000RR in Casey Stoner replica livery.

Want to learn to take photos as good as the MotoGP pros? Highly respected MotoGP photographer, Andrew Wheeler, will be hosting a special one-day photography seminar ahead of the IVECO Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.