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Husqvarna has announced pricing for the all new CR 65 mini bike.

Tickets for Australia's biggest horsepower party, the Street Machine Summernats, are now available, with the January 2012 festival offering more than ever for fans across Australia.

The 2011 BMW GS Safari will be held from the 18-14 September and will commence in Broken Hill and finishes down the spectacular South Australian coast in Port Lincoln.

Like Harley-Davidson, the Indian motorcycle marque has more than its fair share of hard-core devotees. Since the iconic brand passed into history in 1953, those same devotees have tried to bring Indian back to life on numerous occasions. In 2009 the third - and best yet - serious attempt at an Indian revival hit the market.

Motorcycle sales in Australia increased in the first half of 2011, according to figures releases today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI).

After months on the road a team of motorcyclists are finally beginning the last leg of an epic journey. Having already conquered Europe, Africa, South and Central America, the riders from across the world have just navigated their way through Australia and are now bound for the most challenging part of their adventure - Asia.

Scheduled to arrive in Australia in December 2011, Honda Racing has developed an all new race model, the NSF250R.

Scooter riders and fans are invited to converge on Sydney this September for the Sydney Scooter Expo and Scooter Rally.

The exact centenary of the first Senior TT Race on the Isle of Man's famous Mountain Course was commemorated on Sunday, July 3rd 2011 with a parade of 100 pre-War motorcycles.

New for 2011, the Triumph Thunderbird Storm is a power cruiser for riders who expect a harder-edge to their ride.

Suzuki has added a new street bike range, the TU250X. The Suzuki TU250X is perfect for riders seeking a retro looking, user-friendly motorcycle, packed with high-quality features.

Victory has added Zach Ness, the Grandson of the legendary custom designer Arlen Ness, to its Signature Series with the Zach Ness Vegas.

Honda's radically styled VT1300CX Fury will be offered in two luscious new colours for 2011. The Fury will now be available in the delectably-named Matte Axis Orange Metallic and Pearl Fadeless White.

Australia's Chad Reed has continued to dominate the Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship, taking his fourth overall round victory at today's sixth round of the series, the RedBud National.

Kawasaki has announced the Australian release of the innovative and highly anticipated 2012 KX450F motocrosser.

The 2011 model of Suzukis competition specific enduro racer, the RMX450Z has arrived in Australia. The fuel-injected RMX450Z maximises off road performance with advanced technology developed by Suzuki in motocross competition. The RMX450Z shares the DNA of Suzukis championship winning RM-Z450 motocrosser, including a fuel-injected 449cc engine, and race-bred frame, suspension and bodywork.

Design specialist Charlie Stockwell has revealed his latest custom Harley creation, the Unorthodox.

A swag of significant race bikes, including a pair ridden by Carl Fogarty, were among 250 lots on offer at Bonhams' "Important Vintage, Pioneer and Collectors' Motorcycles" auction at Stafford, UK on April 24.\nThe auction also included the famous 'Vinnylonglegs' Vincent Black Prince, a Brough Superior SS100, a trio of Brockhouse Corgis, rare Ariel 3 moped, Aussie-built Dryvtech 2x2x2 and many more rare and vintage motorcycles.

Centretune Motorcycles owner and off road ace Rod Faggotter has claimed victory for the second year running at the prestigious 2011 Condobolin 750 off road endurance event held over the Easter weekend.

Born out of racing, the arrival of the 750 F1 in 1985 marked a significant development for the Ducati belt drive v-twin, and coincided with Cagiva's buyout of the company in the same year.

Take Buell's 1125R, alter its looks, make it more street-friendly and you have the 1125CR (Cafe Racer). "A Cafe Racer for the 21st Century" was how Buell described the 1125CR when it debuted in late 2008 as a 2009 model.

BMW may not be the marque of choice for a cafe racer creation, but that didn't stop Chris Brooks from taking on the challenge of turning a classic boxer twin into a road-burning weapon. The fact that two previous owners couldn't make the pieces fit didn't deter Chris either, even though he had his moments! Two years of hard work and frustration later, the end result is a bike that delivers on handling, power and enjoyment, as Chris explains.

BMW is shaking up the touring and luxury-touring motorcycle markets with a pair of high-torque touring twins due in Australian showrooms in mid-June.

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