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The trio of 2010-model Suzuki SV650S V-Twin sportsbikes are now available.

Inspired to hit the dirt after last issue's Adventure Touring guide.

Ever heard the expression 'Small is beautiful'? It could have been created for the all new YZF-R125, the exciting new member of the R-series family and the most advanced 125 production supersport machine that Yamaha has ever built.

Honda's learner friendly CB400 is "LAMS" approved which means there is now an alternative for new riders who\nwant to start off on something a bigger than a 250cc.

Suzuki is staging a special birthday bash at Santa Pod Raceway over the weekend of the 10th and 11th October, as the world's fastest production bike celebrates 10 years at the top.

Can't make your mind up if you want a cruiser, commuter, motard or madass for your first ride? Melbourne-based FX Powersports make your choice easier, because they stock all these and more!

Enthusiasts waiting to get their hands on the US-assembled, Hyosung-engined Fischer MRX may have to wait a little longer, according to Fischer 1 Australasia's Geoff Burton.

Suzuki's popular DR-Z70 junior dirt bike is now available with standout new graphics to accompany champion yellow and black liveries.

As much as we might like to ride the biggest and best sportsbike or cruiser, the fact is that we all have to start with something a little less ambitious!

Honda Australia Roadcraft Training (HART) is celebrating a highly successful 10 years of operation within the local St Ives, NSW community by inviting the public to come along to an open day on Saturday, September 26th from 9 am to 4 pm.

On Monday, August 31st, a BMW K 1300 R left the production halls in Berlin Spandau, marking the one-millionth BMW to be fitted with BMW Motorrad's Integral ABS.

\nLast issue, we were introduced to Todd Smith of Adventure Rider Training (ART), who shared one of his favourite runs from South East Queensland to the Phillip Island MotoGP.

Following on from last month's feature on the dominant performance of the CDR Rockstar Yamaha team in the 2009 Australian Motocross Championship, this month we're taking a look at one of the key components behind that success - CDR Performance engine kits.

BMW Motorrad Australia added a single-cylinder product to its 2009 line-up of adventure bikes.

Last year, Honda released the first production motorcycle to be fitted with an airbag into Australia - the powerfully built GL1800 Goldwing.

MONZA IMPORTS: For more information, contact Monza Imports on (03) 8327 8888. Alpinestars has a range of gear to suit the off road and adventure touring motorcyclist. Here's just a sample of the range.

The line is blurry between adventure tourers and supermotard bikes, the latter being a crossover from motocross, with more of an emphasis on racing.

The 'How-To' Guide for AUSTRALIAN Motorcycle Sport

Note: results indicate riders finishing position in each moto of the round. Some rounds ran different formats, from two to four separate races.

In 1980 the BMW R 80 G/S was released, creating an instant success and a line of motorcycles that continues to this day with the R 1200 GS and R 1200 GS Adventure.

The first phase of work has been completed on the massive site in Melbourne's north that is now operating as the new location for Honda Australia Rider Training (HART).

Twenty-year old Condobolin rider, Jacob Smith, has become the youngest ever winner of the Australasian Safari after dominating the seven-day event.

The TC 250 has been totally redesigned for 2010. The much anticipated new Husky TC 250 will arrive in September.

In compiling this issue's special on Adventure Touring, we were introduced to Todd Smith of Adventure Rider Training (A-R-T). Todd has some great routes for adventure tourer and dual purpose riders to take on around his home base in south east Queensland (which we'll feature next month), but he also provided us with a great route for travelling from Queensland to Phillip Island.