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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.

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.