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If you didn't get a copy in your Christmas stocking, fear not, the 2006-07 Motocourse annual is now available at most good book retailers and specialist motoring bookstores Australia wide.

The VTX1300S ups the ante when it comes to classic retro cool. Add an eye-catching new Titanium colour, and you'll quickly realize this brilliant 1312cc V-twin is as mesmerizing to look at as it is exhilarating to ride.

Honda's new entry level road racer, the CBR150, is already making its mark on the market, with steady sales now taking place nationally out of selected dealerships.

Contracts reviewed for Yamaha's top riders in the Supersport competition.

As much as scooters are an answer to traffic and parking hassles, and an economical vehicle to run, they're also very much a vehicle of style and fashion, which is why Yamaha are offering a very funky scooter t-shirt to everyone that test rides any one of the eight scooters in the Yamaha range.

Max Biaggi has signalled his intent for the 2007 season by outpacing his new World Superbike rivals during their first official head-to-head clash.

The Tiger has always been one of the most popular bikes in Triumph's range and since the original launch in 1994 has won a legion of fans the world over thanks to its all purpose usefulness, mile -munching ability and sheer dependability.

The Sydney Motorcycle Show was a big hit with visitors getting a first hand look at some hot new models.

The dramatically re-engineered RM-Z250 comprises a range of high performance features to create the ultimate 250cc pro lites racer.

Suzuki's MX team is looking strong again for 2007, with Daryl Hurley raring to go after an injury-interrupted 2006.

As already covered briefly in our October issue, the Alstare Corona Suzuki team has signed up four-time 250cc champion and multiple 500cc/MotoGP race winner, Max Biaggi for 2007.

Suzuki Australia has released advance details of the new Bandit 1250S to give riders an exciting sneak preview of what's in store for 2007.

Kevin Curtain (Yamaha Motor Germany) came into the Magny Cours season finale needing to finish just eighth - even if nearest rival, and reigning champion, Sebastien Charpentier won the race - but agonisingly crashed out of fourth place on lap eight of 22.

Determined to wrap up the championship, Xerox Ducati's Troy Bayliss was fast straight out of the blocks, setting a record on the first day of practice that easily eclipsed last year's best race time.

After specualtion that he would join any one of a number of teams, Australia's Casey Stoner threw everyone a curveball by announcing he'll be joining the factory Ducati squad for 2007.

One of the best things about being riding instructors is the great people we introduce to motorcycling.

While funds from fans of the iconic Geelong circuit - and fans of dirt bike racing in general - continue to come, the future of the Barrabool circuit is still not 100% certain.

In a similar vein to Reed, Ricky Carmichael has also expressed a desire to eventually switch to four wheel racing.

Following the World Superbike season finale in October, the ever popular Pierfrancesco Chili confirmed his retirement from World Superbike after more than a decade of competition.

The signing of 17-year old Kade Mosig to the factory No Fear Honda racing team confirms the squad's lineup for the 2007 outdoor motocross series.

Italian Trifecta; The traditional Japanese 'home track' advantage seems long gone now, with Ducati's Loris Capirossi repeating his win from last year at the Motegi circuit.

Now superior riding satisfaction and comfort can be yours in town too. All you need is a well balanced motorcycle like the Norge 1200 T.

The all-new Ilmor Engineering team made their debut at the Estoril MotoGP round, with former 500cc GP and World Superbike race winner, Garry McCoy, part of the development program.

The wait for a new 2007 model Husqvarna is over. The new range of Husqvarna Enduro machines led by the TE450 arrived early October and is now followed by the TE250, TE510 and WR250.