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The automotive industry claims all the high ground when it comes to alternative energies and powerplants, but the motorcycle industry is right up there - it just isn't getting the recognition.

The SYM VS125 has been Australia's favourite scooter for many years and the number one seller in 2008. Now, her big sister's arrived - the VS150 - and importers, Select Scootas, expect she'll be just as popular!

A completely unique one-off Suzuki GSX-R1000 built especially for Grand Prix legend Kevin Schwantz, was donated for auction by Suzuki Great Brittan to charity.

Anthony A.J Roberts has formed his own Team to take on the Australian Off Road Championships, Australian Four Day Enduro and other key events on the off road calendar.

It's 60 years since Norton's Featherbed frame made its debut, and the renowned Race Retro event has chosen this illustrious manufacturer as its feature motorcycle marque at its UK show in March.

Scooters are great fun to ride, they have a character all their own and there is a model to suit most people.

Piaggio, makers of the iconic Vespa, has released a new model to the Australian market.

In addition to their commuter and 'maxi' style scooters, Peugeot also offer four different 50cc 2 stroke sports models.

Motorcycling Australia (MA) is pleased to announce that former Australian Motocross Champion, Pelle Granquist, will be taking part in the 2010 Honda Broadford Bike Bonanza (HBBB) over the Easter long weekend (3-4 April).

Finding a two wheel parking spot just got easier with the release of the new Motorcycle and Scooter Parking Application for iPhone.

Metalback is a futuristic view of a cafe racer, that is cool and environmentally sustainable.

Announced by Manhattan Scooters last year, the striking M3 three wheel 'Eco Pod' has recently received ADR approval, so it's now legal to ride on Australian roads.

Limited edition Rossi Special R1 races in.

The Honda Riders Club of Australia (HRCA), now simply branded under the 'Honda Australia banner' are offering members and guests an opportunity to experience the excitement and spectacle of the 2010 World Superbike Championships at Phillip Island in Honda's corporate marquee.

Husqvarna's new mini bike range has been revealed, and it includes a completely new CR 50 mini bike

Honda Australia has once again claimed the number one position in retail motorcycle sales for 2009.

In order to keep Motorcycle Sport safe, free, and fair, it is conducted in accordance with Motorcycling Australia's (MA) General Competition Rules which can be found in the Manual of Motorcycle Sport (MoMS) and on MA's website at www.ma.org.au.

An unrestored example of one of the world's first ever motorcycles will be auctioned by Bonhams in the UK in April.

Is it the end of the road for Buell?

KTM rider Cyril Despres is the winner of the 2010 Dakar. The Frenchman finished 1 hour - 2 min 52 sec ahead of 2nd place finisher KTM rider Pal Anders Ullevalseter.

A novel gift for any child aged 2-6 is this miniature replica Daytona 675.

According to BMW, this is what a safe, environment-friendly and highly practical single track vehicle for city traffic could look like in the future.

In the wake of the global financial crisis, local scooter sales took a hammering in 2009, dropping 32% percent after record high sales in 2008.