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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!

Those looking for the latest in high tech "motorcycles on water" will appreciate the AquaTrax four-stroke personal watercraft from Honda.

Completely new from stem to stern, Honda's astounding new 2007 CBR600RR boasts a sleek and slippery new, aerodynamically-designed, race-ready form, a lighter and more powerful new 600cc Dual Sequential Fuel Injected inline-4 engine, a slimmer and lighter weight new Fine Die-Cast aluminium frame and an impressive list of high performance features which all come together to herald the arrival of the electrifying new champion of the mid-displacement Super Sports class.

Suzuki Australia's popular GS500 and GS500F models motorcycles have arrived in Australia with bold new graphics and colours.\n

Farmers wanting to purchase a new Yamaha utility vehicle can now take advantage of some special offers including a convenient low finance rate specifically tailored for commercial users.

With congested city streets and increasing fuel prices, scooters point to the future of personal transportation.\n

First up we have two great reads for bike enthusiasts. "Choppers (Drive.Ride.Fly)" is about the wildest of customised motorcycles.

Take a closer look at the bike on these pages - you are looking at one of the most desirable and unique modern motorcycles in the world. The Honda NRX 1800 Valkyrie Rune.

Honda Australia have announced the arrival of a new generation of the ever popular VT750 Shadow.\nWith an easy-riding style and performance and low running costs, Honda's American style custom cruisers remain a popular segment of Australia's diverse motorcycle market.

Anything that improves rider safety and protection is a good thing.

The Zip 50 Quattrotempi (four stroke) offers quick, snappy movement with exceptionally low fuel consumption and modern design.

One of the key messages riders take from any Stay Upright roadcraft training is to stay well away from any hazard that has the potential to cause harm to them or to damage their bike. Having identified a hazard, what should you do next?

Vespa's limited edition GT60' scooter, which pays homage to the very first Vespa, is already a sell-out in Australia- just a month after first going on sale! Fifty Piaggia produced GT60's were sold in January, including one to scooter convert David Koch, the co-presenter on Channel Seven's Sunrise program. Anecdotal evidence suggests that the model is already appreciating at a rapid rate, with one unit now on sale in Sydney for $15,000- well above the $10,500 (plus ORC) retail price.

An exclusive, limited edition Suzuki Hayabusa hit Australian shores this past June. Just 150 of the white, limited edition 'Busas were made available to Aussie buyers, each accompanied by a framed print. "The Hayabusa is entrenched as an iconic motorcycle, and this limited edition model presents a rare opportunity to secure something very special," Perry Morison, General Manager, Motorcycles, Suzuki Australia said.