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Honda's First Factory Chopper - the VT1300CX - carries custom cool to a new high.

Organisers of the Sydney Motorcycle Show and Australian Motorcycle Expo Gold Coast/Melbourne, Exhibitions and Trade Fairs have confirmed dates for these shows.

The custom Yamahas created by the team at ShowTime FMX have become something of an institution at the annual Australian Motorcycle Expos, and last year's effort arguably topped all previous creations.

Honda has introduced a new tri colour scheme (white/red/blue) to its current CBR600RR model line up.

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The Streetfighter culture was born on the back streets of Northern Europe during the late 70s and 80s.

Harley-Davidson has its own distinct line of customs - all with individual character and chopper overtones.

With the Australian Motocross title wrapped up, CDR Rockstar Yamaha are looking forward to SuperX (Australasian Supercross Championship), which commences in Tasmania in October 17.

After a huge debut last year which filled the old venue, Shannons' Car and Motorcycle Show in Grafton has found a new venue for 2009 at the Grafton Showgrounds.

A preproduction version of the BMW S 1000 RR has arrived on Australian soil ahead of its retail release, scheduled for the first quarter 2010.

Our team triumphs! The JUST BIKES-sponsored CDR Rockstar Yamaha team has claimed their second successive Australian Motocross Championship, with Jay Marmont beating team-mate, Cheyne Boyd, at the eighth and final round of the series at the Coolum Pines Motocross Park in Queensland on August 2.

All roads lead to Phillip Island. With a history of delivering the best that MotoGP has to offer, the 2009 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix will push your excitement levels to the limit. So get your mates together and travel down to Phillip Island and experience Australia's ultimate motorcycle weekend.

Canberra really is a great place to ride a motorcycle. With its comparatively light traffic volumes (30 minute peak hour!), high quality urban road network, free metro parking and rolling countryside never more than 30 minutes away in any direction, Canberra is just made for two wheels.

On and off road... This month we look at two of the most interesting categories of the motorcycle industry - the adventure touring and super motard segments.

When it comes to classic touring bikes, the Honda Gold Wing stands supreme. Conceived in 1973, it has progressed to be the Rolls Royce of long distance touring bikes. This month's 'Bike of the Month' is an early Gold Wing and its story is quite unique.

The new RM-Z450 is now available. It features a 449cc, four-stroke, single-cylinder, liquid cooled, DOHC, 4-valve engine with a new cylinder head, piston, crankshaft, throttle body, cam shafts and valve springs.

Suzuki's new, 2010 RM-Z250 will become the first production motocross machine in its class to feature electronic fuel injection. The RM-Z250 will introduce fuel injection technology to quarter litre, four-stroke motocross racing, in a completely new package later this year, along with major engine, chassis and suspension developments.

After winning the 2008 AMA Pro ATV Championship, Suzuki's QuadRacer R450 is even better in 2009, with a number of key improvements and a bold new black livery.

Beginner Tourer Tips. Stay Upright's Warwick Schuberg has covered a LOT of territory on a lot of bikes, all over the country. So when we were looking for some expert advice for the novice adventure touring rider, we went to Warwick.

WindVest Motorcycle Products has released the newest addition to its range, a windshield to suit the Yamaha Roadliner.

Whether you are a weekend warrior, the odd club motocross competitor, or perhaps a proud father supporting your kid to compete at junior level, Honda says you need a good tool kit.

Record numbers of local, interstate and international vintage motocross riders and enthusiasts attended Suzuki VMX Classic Dirt 6S on the Queens Birthday weekend...

Suzuki has expanded its popular Boulevard cruiser range, with the C109RT.

Cornering, or at least good cornering, can be one of the most enjoyable aspects of motorcycling.