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Another expression of customising bikes is to be found in the wounderful world of trikes.

With the new TE 610 i.e., Husqvarna intends to widen its range to include those less competition minded riders who use their bikes every day and need more comfort and practicality but want to combine this with the owning of a race bred bike.

Supermoto racing combines the high-speed grace of Road Racing with the action-packed drama of Motocross-style dirt track racing.

Billed as the world's largest motorcycle when it first appeared in 1962, Roadog was 17 foot long and weighed 3,280 lbs.\nConstructed over 8 years in Gelbke's Chicago factory, it was powered by a four cylinder OHV engine from a Chevy Nova, had fully automatic transmission and could cruise easily at 100 mph. Four hydraulic jacks kept Roadog upright when stationary, and could also right the bike in case of a fall.

Sometimes a great looking concept was just too far out of left field!

After the cancellation of this year's event, Amaury Sport Organisation have announced that the Dakar Rally will go ahead, but rather than returning to the unstable regions of Africa that forced the cancellation of the 2008 Rally, 2009 will see South America host the event - specifically Chile and Argentina.

According to some definitions, a 'chopper' is a motorcycle that has been customised to fit whatever the owner wants.

Chad Reed is once again a world #1 following his win in the final round of the AMA Supercross Series.

This custom 'Stars and Straps' 2007 CBR 1000RR was created for former Blink 182 drummer, Travis Barker, to promote his 'Famous' brand of apparel.

The new F 650 GS continues an unbroken line of BMW adventure motorcycles.

As you can see in this special Chopper & Custom edition of JUST BIKES, there is plenty of interest in owning a genuine custom.

Since its debut in 2005, Ben Shaw's 'JUDGE' has been arguably the most recognisable and awarded bike in the Aussie streetfighter scene - and has set the benchmark for what could be done.

1963's "Untouchable" was Arlen's first custom - and started the trend of each of his exclusive models having a name. Untouchable started as a $300 Knucklehead and was rebuilt and repainted each year until it took its final shape in 1977.

Suzuki has added two new models to its popular SV650 range, with the release of the SV650AK8 and SV650SAK8 ABS equipped V-twin sportsbikes.

Yamaha rider Chris Hollis was the outright winner at the 2008 Australian 4 Day Enduro.

One of the more attractively-styled amongst the recent crop of scooters, the Aprilia Scarabeo 125 & 200cc models are set for a release down under this July.

With lots of scooters owners and companies going green, it seems Aprilia have taken the message a little too literally!

Is it a cruiser? Is it a scooter? Is it a combination of the two, or none of the above? Arqin's V3 is unlike anything else currently on the market and, in many ways, defies categorisation.

BARONI MOTOR SCOOTERS may be the new name on the block, but they aim to be here for the long haul.

TGB 101S MotoRevo - There has never been a better time to make the change to a scooter.

Motorcycle sales have set a new record in the first quarter of 2008 as Australians continue to turn to two wheels in greater numbers.

The BMW C1 scooter has a far more recent heritage than what we usually see in these pages, but, as it is part of motorcycling history, it's worth a mention in this section.

Joel Smets competed for BMW on the new G 450 X Sports Enduro machine in the A4DE.

BMW reveals S 1000 RR Superbike! . . .and will compete in the World Superbike Championship in 2009.