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Troy Bayliss (Xerox Ducati) bounced back in style after his Donington crash to record a Superpole win and a race 1 podium - all while wearing a cricketer's box!

Winter is nearly upon us, and Triumph has a huge selection of both men's and women's clothing to keep the elements at bay - especially in the cooler Southern States.

Full leather construction

Rajon Vision has released these two DVDs, providing an interesting history of each brand and providing a virtual test ride without stepping foot outside your front door.

Speculation that the Ten Kate Honda World Superbike and Supersport team would join MotoGP next season has been hosed down with HRC's Managing Director, Satoru Horiike going on record as saying they will not be building any more race machines beyond those they create for the existing factory & satellite teams.

Powered by a 996cc, liquid-cooled, V-Twin engine, the half-faired SV1000S offers riders a broad powerband, with Suzuki's innovative Dual Throttle Valve (SDTV) digital fuel-injection system also helping to provide exceptional torque and throttle response.

RJays 'Terrain' shortys Designed for riders who don't want to wear a full size riding boot, but still need the protection that a sturdy riding boot offers, the RJays Terrain is just as practical and comfortable for walking-about as it is for riding.

The RJays notebook backpack is made from super-tough ballistic nylon and is designed to be worn securely and comfortably, whether riding or walking.

If you're after a serious sport/touring boot, look over the 'edge' - the RJays Edge, that is!

In a blink-and-you'll-miss-it appearance, Australia's international supercross superstar, Chad Reed, was back in Australia recently and showed Aussie riders why he's one of the World's best with a dominant guest ride at Raymond Terrace, NSW, for round 4 of the Nokia MX Nationals.

It's official: Piaggio's X9 Evolution 500 is now the best value for money over 250cc maxi scooter in Australia.

Grudge Imports released their all-new Grudge CF500 ATV 4x4 in April.

The boys at Orange County Choppers have recently entered into an advertising program with Sunoco.

The 2007 Yamaha Rhino is in a class of its own when it comes to rough terrain thanks to a powerful 660cc engine and unrivalled off road chassis.

Two iconic names in motorcycle racing, MV Agusta and Carl Fogarty, are to join forces for an assault on the Superbike World Championship.

With Shangahi's long back straight, it was expected that the factory Marlboro Ducati squad would again sprint away from the field, thanks to their superior top speed.

The motorcycle journey of a lifetime is on again.

Following the positive reception to its launch at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, KTM has confirmed the X-Bow (pronounced 'Crossbow') four wheeler will go into production in 2008.

GV250 Engine The Hyosung V-twin 250cc engine was designed in Hamamatsu, Japan by a group of engineers who had previously worked in the R&D teams of the Japanese motorcycle companies.

Honda have recently introduced a new quad bike - the TRX420FM.

Honda's tough CTX200 Bushlander has already been a success due to its reputation for reliability, quality, durability, comfort and economy.

by Bill Jackson, Senior Archivist

Gear changing is an area of riding that many novices struggle to comprehend and physically co-ordinate. In part one of a two-part feature on smoother clutch operation, Dave Gibson from Stay Upright explains the basics of how your clutch works.

Owners of FJR1300 Yamaha Genuine top boxes purchased from Jan 2006 on are urged to visit their nearest Yamaha dealer to receive a new top case mounting plate absolutely FREE!