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Closely based on the high flying big bore CRF450R, the enduro winning CRF450X has been claiming victories in events around the world.

Triumph has unveiled the all new Thunderbird cruiser that will join the 2010 model line-up. Designed to take on the best in the cruiser category, combining sleek and modern custom styling with strong performance and great dynamics, the Thunderbird delivers an authentic cruiser experience in a uniquely Triumph package.

Triumph Tiger a versatile tourer. Triumph recorded one of its best years in 2008, on the back of excellent performances by the Tiger and Sprint. 2008 also was a time of celebration with the release of the 60th anniversary Bonneville, the Special Edition Speed Triple and the first reveal of the new Street Triple R at the Melbourne Bike Expo. For 2009 Triumph changes are broadly evolutionary, rather than revolutionary, but the large model range all receive some attention.

When you want a custom chopper, you want a class job, and one that simply stands out from the crowd.\n

Honda releases 2009 CBR125R in three brand new colours. Honda's popular CBR125R has been updated with three new colours and is available at Honda Dealerships nationwide.\n

Honda's brand new road cruiser has arrived, bringing big bike styling and timeless cruiser looks to riders of all levels, thanks to its Learner Approved Motorcycle (LAMS) status.\n

Triumph is celebrating 15 years of its most successful model with a distinctive new high-specification special edition of the 1050cc Speed Triple.

Motorcycle sales set a new record in 2008 with increasing numbers of Australians turning to two-wheeled transport.

Last month, Max Thompson covered the basics on brakes and braking. This month, we take a closer look at the rear brake and its applications beyond stopping.

Suzuki has announced the arrival of the brand new 2009 C109R Boulevard Cruiser, accompanied by an array of offers for the New Year.

The all new, 2009 Suzuki QuadSport Z400 now sports a stunning new, race inspired red colour scheme to accompany its sensational performance. Featuring fuel-injection, a new compact and lightweight, 398cc engine offers impressive power and torque, while the Suzuki is also fitted with the convenient Start In Gear system.

With its wide bars, forward set pegs and relaxed riding position, the Triumph America mixes classic British engineering with style straight from the American highways. The America uses the Bonneville as a base for its US style cruiser. The 865cc, air-cooled, DOHC, parallel twin cylinder engine shares its basic architecture with the Bonnie, but the 27 degree firing angle provides a loping exhaust note and smooth power delivery that's big on easy going drive and full of character.

Triumph's enduringly popular Bonneville range has been given a new look and feel as the iconic model moves into its 50th year. The original Bonneville was launched to critical acclaim in 1958 and has been Triumph's signature model ever since. The latest Bonnevilles have been given a Seventies makeover and feature a host of chassis changes aimed at making the bike easier to ride than ever before. Visually, the most striking difference comes with the new 17" cast alloy wheels at the front and rear, new mudguards and stylish megaphone silencers from the sporty Thruxton.

Triumph's Daytona 675 has been revised and uprated for the 2009 season with a host of modifications to improve the bike's already class leading handling and performance. The bike that caused such a stir when it became the first three-cylinder machine to enter the supersport class now weighs in at 3kg less and develops 3PS more power than its predecessor.

Retro off roader - Triumph's popular retro model, the Scrambler, gets a tough new look for 2009, thanks to an attitude-illed Matt Khaki Green colour scheme echoing military bikes of the 1950s and 1960s. The Scrambler, which takes its design cues from 1960s off-road Triumphs made famous by Steve McQueen in The Great Escape, represents a fresh take on the iconic bikes from the company's rich tradition.

All about great looks and performance! In a market saturated with wannabes and clones, the Triumph Rocket III stands alone, thanks to its striking looks, and great performance.

Triumph's Speed Triple was launched back in 1994, delivering unparalleled attitude in a uniquely styled package. Over the years it has been constantly developed as the definitive factory streetfighter and the latest Speed Triple is the sharpest yet. The 1050cc fuel injected three-cylinder engine that powers the Speed Triple is key to the bike's brutish charm, pumping out a great surge of bottom end torque, followed by a massive mid-range punch and an impressive level of overall power, all of which is delivered to the rear wheel via a slick shifting six-speed gearbox.

With its dark, brooding lines and a pared down hot rod essence, the Speedmaster is a standout middleweight cruiser from every angle. Powered by a fuel injected, 27 degree crankshaft, version of Triumph's esteemed 865cc parallel twin engine, the stripped down factory custom delivers peak power of 62PS (61bhp) at 6,800rpm, with maximum torque of 74Nm available at just 3,300rpm.

Sporty sprint - The Sprint ST is a bike without compromise. As a sports bike, it covers distances in comfort, as a touring bike it can carve corners effortlessly, with a stunning blend of power and all round practicality.

The Triumph story. Triumph, one of the best recognised names in motorcycling, has a long and illustrious history. Today the marque offers a blend of design, character and performance that combines to create truly distinctive motorcycles.

Drawing on the spartan cafe racing machines of the Sixties and taking its name from the legendary racing Triumphs of that era, the Triumph Thruxton is a sleek machine seamlessly mixing the classic style with a modern attitude and technology. The Thruxton's fuel injected 865cc, air-cooled, twin cylinder power plant is the most powerful of Triumph's twin cylinder line-up, with a peak power output of 70PS (69bhp) delivered at 7400rpm and peak torque of 70Nm (52ft.lbf) arriving at 5800rpm. The engine shares the same 360' firing interval as the Bonneville but also features 'hot' camshaft profiles, a compression ratio of 9.2:1 and megaphone style exhausts.

The Australia Day weekend saw hundreds of enthusiasts descend on the 44th Victorian Hot Rod Show, held at the Melbourne Exhibition Building.

BMW will compete in the Superbike World Champion-ship this year with gun riders Troy Corser and Ruben Xaus.

A proven race winner around the world, Suzuki's GSX-R600 supersport machine has arrived in Australia with three brand new colours available for 2009.