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Bonhams June 18 UK auction of "Pioneer, Vintage and Collectors' Motorcycles and Related Spares and Memorabilia" was significant in that the top lot wasn't actually a motorcycle, but a rare Anzani v-twin engine.

Kawasaki's Meghan Rutledge has blitzed the field at the 2011 Australian Women's MX Championship in Coolum, QLD, taking out all five motos.

Young American Suzuki rider Elena Myers made her maiden MotoGP ride at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ahead of last weekend's 2011 MotoGP World Championship round.

Want to get hold of Honda's newly developed racing machine, the NSF250R? Better move fast! Orders will close this Wednesday August 31, 2011.

Kawasaki's Vulcan Drifter is one of those classic back-of-a-napkin ideas that became a reality. What started as a one-off "American Classic" project for US aftermarket parts supplier, Cobra, in 1996 soon took on a life of its own, becoming a reality before the end of the decade.

Repsol Honda's Casey Stoner recorded his seventh win of the 2011 MotoGP championship, with a clear victory at the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix.

Four-time Australian Motocross Champion Jay Marmont swapped two wheels for four when he joined the Holden Racing Team at Queensland Raceway's Coates Hire Ipswich 300 round of the V8 Supercars over the weekend of August 20-21.

The once mighty BSA was in serious trouble at the start of the 1970s, but the Birmingham firm still had new models to release to the motorcycling public, one of those being the B50 SS 'Gold Star'.

BMW Motorrad's six-cylinder K 1600 GT and K 1600 GTL motorcycles have been lauded for their smooth power and sleek dynamics.

BMW GS owners looking to improve their off road skills will be pleased to know that BMW Motorrad Australia has announced details of this year's Off-Road Training Courses, which are scheduled for NSW and Victoria this coming October.

After an action packed Round 6 in the QBE Australian Superbike Championship at Queensland Raceway, Procon Maxima BMW rider, Glenn Allerton has stretched his lead to 67 points.

Bonhams 'Quail Lodge Sale' auction at Carmel, California on August 18-20 delivered some good results for selected motorcycles, but also some surprising non-sales amongst the variety of lots on offer.

Over 30,000 enthusiasts flocked to the eleventh international bikers' party organised by BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna Motorcycles in Germany in July. A host of activities were staged, with more than 1200 test rides of BMW's latest bikes conducted, while the enduro track attracted 700 off-road enthusiasts.

The Kenny Roberts Yamaha YZF-R1 featured in the article posted 6/8/2011 sold for US$87,000 at Mecum's Monterey auction on August 18-20.

A pair of classic Harley-Davidson motorcycles are among 17 vehicles being offered with no reserve at Shannons Melbourne Spring Auction on September 12.

The ultimate test of reliability and fuel efficiency for 50cc scooters is on again this December, when the Insure My Ride Le Minz 24 Hour Scooterthon, presented by TGB Scooters, is run as a prelude to the 2012 Australian Scooter Festival.

Wayne Gardner and Mick Doohan will return to the scene of their most memorable victories when both complete a series of demonstration laps at this year's IVECO Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island.

Suzuki Motorcycles has revealed the all-new 2012 model of its go-anywhere adventure tourer, the V-Strom 650 ABS. A perfect fit for riders seeking a multipurpose machine as capable on the streets as it is on outback roads, the Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS offers extreme versatility. The V-Strom 650 ABS has been re-developed with a focus on rider comfort and features the latest in advanced technology.

The schedule for Monster Energy Super X, the Australasian Supercross Championship, 2011 was recently announced, and the good news for Melburnians is that the series will visit their city for the first time.

Honda's new Crossrunner entry-level adventure-touring bike arrives this month. It is powered by a liquid-cooled 782cc, four cam, V4 engine with VTEC that delivers a smooth power curve with excellent torque throughout the rev range.

A 1910 Winchester motorcycle, believed to be the only one of its kind still in existence, will be one of the highlights of MidAmerica Auctions Pebble Beach event in the US this August 19-21.

The Australian Team for the 2011 FIM Motocross of Nations (MXoN) has recently been confirmed by Motorcycling Australia. In a coup for the event, two-time FIM Supercross World Champion Chad Reed will lead the Australian Team.

Monster Energy Kawasaki's Ryan Villopoto achieved perfect results as he debuted the new 2012 Kawasaki KX450F at the 9th round of the AMA MX Championship at Unadilla Sports Valley Centre in New Berlin, N.Y. USA.

Matt Phillips, racer for Ballards Yamaha, awed spectators and rocked the off road world with stunning form at the International Six Day Enduro event in Finland last weekend.