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Suzuki's all new, fuel-injected, 2010 RM-Z250 motocrosser is now available in Australia.

Featuring a distinctive new black livery, the dual purpose 2010 Suzuki DR-Z400S trail bike is now available in Australia.

Suzuki's GSX-R1000 is now available in three new colour schemes following the arrival of the 2010 model. With new graphics, the 2010 GSX-R1000 is available in Suzuki's traditional blue/white livery, or black or blue/black colour schemes.

There are many joys that come with owning a classic bike, but kick starting usually isn't one of them! Kicking over big twins when they're cold or have been laid up for some time presents problems, especially for older riders, as does the tendency for these bikes to idle rough, lurch on startup and foul plugs.

Classic Porsche in demand at Shannons Sydney Sale.

Suzuki has expanded its learner approved range, already the largest in Australia, with the arrival of the latest GSX650FU and SV650SU.

In last month's Learner Bike special, we neglected to mention one option that should be considered by the beginner rider - the Pagsta Cruisa.

Formerly of the UK, muffler craftsman Dave Gartland has brought his new 'Sidekick' range of handcrafted mufflers to South Australia.

How many times have you heard that? Among the key safety messages students take from rider training courses is: the need to anticipate and respond to potential hazards rather than just reacting as they arise; to ride at speeds that allow them to stop safely; and to maintain buffer spaces from anything that could threaten their safety.

This year Suzuki celebrates its 100th anniversary. Suzuki's rise to its current position as a manufacturer and distributor of high quality cars, 4x4s, motorcycles and outboard motors would have been hard to predict 90 years ago when the company was started by Michio Suzuki in the small seacoast village of Hamamatsu, Japan.

Suzuki is giving riders twice the choice with its dual purpose DR650SE, with two liveries now available for Australia's best selling, big bore trail bike.

The new-look 2010 model of Suzuki's Super Motard DR-Z400SM is now available.

Triumph say this is the baddest version yet of its 2.3-litre Rocket III Roadster! The Rocket III Roadster moves out of cruiser territory and into the realm of the muscle streetfighter, bringing with it the biggest torque figures found on any production motorcycle.

The Vespa GTV 250ie celebrated 60 years of the most legendary scooter of all time by reviewing and reinterpreting the trademark design and functional features of 1950s and 1960s Vespas.

For 2009 Yamaha introduces the MT-01 SP, a limited edition version of their popular 'torque sports' muscle bike, featuring a range of significant chassis and stylistic changes designed to offer an enhanced riding experience.

Yamaha has a locally-developed variant of its compact YZ144 two stroke racer. Yamaha's YZ144 has been developed primarily to compete in up to 150cc two-stroke MX classes, where it will line up alongside juniors on similar capacity machines and 250cc four-strokes in senior Lites.

Yamaha threw out the rule book in designing the new YZ450F. In a bold move, Yamaha's all new 2010 YZ450F has thrown away the mould and created an entirely new design concept aimed at taking motocross performance to the next level.

Honda has announced plans to sell its 2010 VFR1200F sports tourer with dual clutch transmission, featuring and an all new V4 engine.

The How-to guide for Australian motorcycle sport.

Frankfurt's annual motor show is a showcase for some of the latest developments and future technologies from the automotive world.

Patience, persistence and a wickedly powerful Victory Freedom engine helped Gregor Moe set a new national speed run record of 165.8 mph (266.83 km/h) on a Victory motorcycle on the 3rd September at the BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials on the Bonneville Salt Flats.

Further to our LAMS guide last issue, Suzuki have opened a new website helping learner riders make informed decisions.

Street legal Thruxton breaks 150 mph barrier to set a new two way world record.

The 2010 BMW Safari, from 28 February to 6 March 2010, is set to take in some of Australia's best roads, with Tasmania providing the idyllic environment for lovers of road riding.