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The Arqin dealer network is also offering $300 "dealer dollars" bonus to any purchaser of any Arqin motorcycle up to September 30, 2007.\nThe $300 bonus can be spent on Arqin parts, servicing or related goods when purchasing any Arqin scooter, cruiser or dirt bike in the range.\n

BMW has purchased Husqvarna - big news for the industry, and certainly one of the biggest motorcycle acquisitions for many years. The purchase was announced on July 20, but was still undergoing final approval proceedings from the European Union.\nThe purchase marks BMW's first acquisition of a rival since 1994.

BMW is committed to improving the safety on all of its motor-cycles, as shown by over 20 years of development in anti-locking brakes.\nThe latest generation ABS is joined by Automatic Stability Control, a traction system that acts decisively to reduce wheel slip in a myriad of potentially dangerous situations, with the aim of returning control to the rider.\nThe dynamic search for the best safety systems has played a key role in the success of BMW Motorrad. BMW was the first manufacturer to offer motorcyclists its electro-hydraulic anti-lock braking system in 1988. At the time it was hailed by the media as the most important development in the field of active safety since the introduction of the disc brake. The BMW ABS system has consistently been developed and technologically updated.

Coffee MIO, one of the leading fresh coffee providers in Australia has teamed up with Bolwell Scoota for a special promotion. Until the end of 2007, every new Bolwell Mio scooter, in 50cc and 100cc capacitys, will also come with four 250g packs of Coffee MIO's Espresso blend coffee.\nThe promotion was inspired by Bolwell's new 'latte coloured' Mio 50, the latest addition to the Bolwell range of cute, retro-inspired paint schemes (classic black is also available).

In response to the need to improve parking, promote public transport and encourage use of commuter scooters, the Doncaster, VIC 'Park and Ride' facility has expanded and now offers four new scooter bays.\nManningham Mayor Ron Kitchingham and Task Force Chairman Cr Geoff Gough officially launched the new spaces in May which offer parking for up to 24 more two-wheeled machines.

Something - and someone - to keep an eye out for at the upcoming Australian Motorcycle Expo in Brisbane this September 21 - 23 will be the new 'Motostik' MX training tool, as modelled by 'Motostik Chick', the very outstanding Zilda.\nIf you can take your eyes of Zilda for a second, the Mototstik she's holding is apparently "the number one training tool for balance, agility & stamina".

In a similar vein to the X8 250, but with a decidedly 'brawnier' image, the four-stroke, liquid-cooled Nexus 500 received a comprehensive makeover at the start of the year.\nOn the styling front, that equates to a sharper looking, lower set fairing, while the dashboard graphics are totally new and\neasier to read.\nIn addition, the turn signals have been repositioned, and are now located on the side panels, rather than in the mirror pods of the

Grand Visions'\nCreated in 1946, the Vespa is one of the world's most enduring designs and the symbol of Italian style. Initially meant to be an affordable and practical mode of transport, the Vespa also became a symbol of freedom for the young. In the 20th century, however, Vespa has emerged as a cult object, an icon of Italian design that is fun to ride, stylish and recognised all over the world.

Harley custom Bobber - When it comes to one off custom bikes, the team at Doc Hogs are hard to beat.

The twin to Honda's TRX420FX - introduced earlier in the year - the TRX420TM is now available. In addition to a fuel injection system for consistent performance and improved cold weather starting, both models offer a 420cc liquid cooled engine that offers increased power on its predecessor.

The Ducati Desmosedici RR made its first ever public appearance in action around the Misano Circuit at World Ducati Week 2007, ridden by official Ducati MotoGP Team test rider, Vittoriano Guareschi.

Ducati weren't the only company celebrating, with BMW fans from 40 countries descending on the town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen in the Bavarian Alps for 3 days of BMW fun.

The 3 in SP3 actually stands for the three litre capacity of the unit's built-in hydration system, but we reckon the three could also stand for three top products in one.

Full of performance and tough off road ability! You can't go fast without the full package, and with a 2007 WR250F, total performance is exactly what you get.

The all new 2007 Honda CBR600RR is about to be released in a hot new limited edition Candy "Tahitian Blue" colour scheme, never before seen on Australian shores.

If you are in the market for a Yamaha utility vehicle, now is a good time to consider \nupgrading. YMA is offering great discounts on its comprehensive range of utility vehicles with up to $1,000 cash back available on the blue ATVs, Ag bikes and SSVs.\n

With the Australian Motorcycle Expos and Sydney Motorcycle Show available to those of us in the Eastern States, our friends in the West haven't been forgotten with the announcement of the Perth Motorcycle and Scooter Show for this August 24 - 26.

Without doubt, one of the coolest graphic styles we've seen in a long time is the Made 2 Race MR11 "slash" helmet.

In a situation to rival the farcical goings on with Steve Martin and the D.F.X. Corse team earlier this year, the Alto Evolution Honda outfit appears to be in similar financial peril, with accusations that the team is on the verge of folding and will not show for the next World Superbike round at Brno on July 22.

The first thing you notice about the AGV Air Tech 2007 is the protrusion at the back of the lid.

New from YSS is a suspension bladder conversion specifically designed for KTM and Husaberg dirt bikes.

With a full range of super competitive ATVs, no brand comes close to Yamaha's domination of the sport quad sector. Customers can either race them straight from the crate or shop in the expanding accessory market to build a fire breathing monster of a quad.

If you're a regular trackday rider, or budding racer, you'll go through knee sliders pretty quick, especially on fast, flowing circuits like Phillip Island.