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Suzuki has added two new models to its best selling sports touring range, welcoming a new naked, big bore Bandit 1250 to Australia. The new Bandit 1250 and ABS-equipped Bandit 1250A return to the roots of the Suzuki Bandit, originally a naked motorcycle when introduced in 1996.

Cars were not the only stars at Sydney Motor Show - A handful of two and three wheeled machines stole some of the attention from the cars at October's Australian International Motor Show at Darling Harbour. The Sydney Motorcycle Show stand featured a host of highly desirable moto models, giving a small but tantalising insight into the lineup of motorcycles, scooters and ATVs that will be on show when the event comes to town from November 21-23.

Ben Grabham claims back-to-back Australian Safaries - Honda dominated the Australian Safari taking five of the top eight outright positions. After an epic journey of over 4000 kilometres, Bathurst's Ben Grabham riding a Honda CRF 450X won his second consecutive Australian Safari, followed by Rod Faggotter riding a Yamaha WR 450 F, and Damian Grabham and Warren Strange both on Honda CRF 450Xs.

This month K&M Motorcycles have a rare 1978 Harley XLCR Cafe Racer, which will be of particular interest to collectors, or those that just love something a little different. Willie G Davidson, grandson of the founder William A, set out in 1971 to produce a factory custom, in response to the many Harley owners that were modifying their own machines.

After enjoying spectacular success with Yamaha on the world Supercross circuit World Champion Chad Reed has dumped Yamaha to ride with Suzuki Team Rockstar Makita next year. The parting is amicable, with Yamaha Motor Australia extending its gratitude and best wishes to the AMA/World Supercross Champion as he embarks on the next step of his career.

Staying safe on two wheels shouldn't stop when you do. When pulled up at an intersection, do you continue to check your mirrors and assume a riding position that will enable you to get out a potential hazard quickly? This month, Dave Gibson from Stay Upright covers the techniques required to ensure you're 'ready' for anything.

The latest addition to Suzuki's farm ATV range is the King-Quad 750. Equipped with a new 722cc, DOHC, liquid-cooled, four-stroke engine, it provides farmers with more power for hauling big loads, with strong low-to-mid range torque throughout its power curve.

Suzuki's latest Bandit 1250S offers advanced technology and heavyweight power. The 2008 model Bandit 1250S features a 1255cc, DOHC liquid-cooled powerplant, offering smooth acceleration and relaxed highway cruising.

Following in the footsteps of the Boulevard M109R muscle cruiser, Suzuki has released the new Boulevard C109R. The new Boulevard C109R combines a potent V-Twin engine with massive torque, stylish cruiser looks and sensational rider comfort.

Australia's number one selling big bore trail bike, Suzuki's latest no-fuss DR650SE now has a brand new look. Reliable, big on value and street legal, the 2009 DR650SE is available in a distinctive all new White colour scheme.

The street legal DR-Z250 is a stalwart of Suzuki's dirt bike range. Developed to offer the best of both worlds, the Suzuki DR-Z250 is a serious off-road performer with the added convenience of being 100% street legal. Powering the DR-Z250 is a 4-stroke engine that features a wide, flat torque curve, providing excellent pulling power right across the rev range.

Suzuki's 2009 road-trail DR-Z400S will arrive shortly featuring a new Special White livery.

Last year Suzuki added a new model to its extensive range of sports motorcycles with the fully faired GSX650FK8. A modern incarnation of the classic middleweight motorcycle, the GSX650F strikes a balance of sports bike excitement and all-around versatile performance. Combining style and value, Suzuki's sporty, all rounder, the GSX650F delivers crisp handling, broad power and comfortable design for easy all day riding, matched with the dynamic look of a fully faired sportsbike create a winning package.

Suzuki recently introduced this special edition version of the popular GSX1400 big-bore naked bike. With an air/oil-cooled engine representing Suzuki's factory racing heritage, the GSX1400Z features a special edition blue and white livery including the manufacturer's legendary three stripes.

Featuring the latest in race bred technology, the new generation GSX-R600 has received significant upgrades across the board. "The Suzuki GSX-R600 has always been a class leader, thanks to its potent combination of race proven technology and world class engineering," Perry Morison, General Manager, Motorcycles, Suzuki Australia said.

The all-new GSX-R750 continues a legacy dating back to the model's ground breaking launch in 1985. The 2008 GSX-R750 is powered by Suzuki's most powerful 750cc four-stroke production engine, and features a new cast aluminium frame, exciting new styling, and further developments to deliver open-class performance in a compact middle- weight sized package.

Offering the latest in race bred sports bike technology, engineering and design, the latest GSX-R1000 delivers a potent combination of power, technology and agility, and incorporates a unique rider adjustable engine management system with three performance settings. Employing an advanced 999cc, 4-stroke, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine generating phenomenal power, torque and acceleration, the GSX-R1000 is the most powerful, most responsive and cleanest running open class motorcycle Suzuki has ever built.

1909 Michio Suzuki founds the Suzuki Loom Company in Hamamatsu, Japan. He builds industrial looms for the Japanese silk industry. 1937 To diversify activities, the company experiments with several interesting small car prototypes, but none go into production because the Japanese government declares civilian automobiles "non-essential commodities" at the onset of WWII.

Suzuki will shortly release a special edition, MotoGP replica of the GSX-R1000 sportsbike. Featuring a sensational Suzuki MotoGP blue livery, as used by Chris Vermeulen and team mate Loris Capirossi on the world stage, just 50 of the hotly anticipated motorcycles will be available in Australia.

Quadsport Z400 - The all new, 2009 model of Suzuki's QuadSport Z400 all-round sports ATV is now available in Australia. With a new fuel-injected engine, the QuadSport Z400 features a range of major developments, including aggressive new styling, a re-designed frame and improved suspension to deliver an unmatched combination of trail riding fun and high performance attitude.

Suzuki's 2009 model of the RM85 has arrived in Australia with bold new graphics and is available now from local Suzuki dealers. Proof that good things come in small packages, the RM85 packs Suzuki's race-proven technology into a junior motocross racer.

Suzuki's 2008 RM250 is powered by an impressive 249cc, two-stroke, liquid-cooled, reed valve-intake engine with a bore and stroke of 66.4mm x 72.0mm. A 38mm Keihin carburetor ensures precise fuel/air mixing for smooth, strong throttle response, while the digital CDI matches ignition timing to throttle opening and enhances low-end power output.

The Suzuki RM-Z450K8 is the world's first mass produced fuel-injected motocross machine. Drawing on the expertise gained with racing fuel-injection systems for the Suzuki GSX-R road race machines and the QuadRacer 450 ATV, Suzuki has now applied leading edge engineering technology to the new RM-Z450.

Suzuki's definitive, V-Twin, SV1000 sports tourer is a great touring option. Synonymous with raw muscle, the naked SV1000 is powered by a 996cc, big bore, short stroke V-Twin engine, producing a broad powerband with impressive power, torque and throttle response.