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Buell Motorcycle Company continues to challenge the sport motorcycle status quo in 2007 with five Buell XB motor-cycles, innovative in design and bold in character, offering a unique riding experience for uncompromising riders.

On a brilliant first day, MotoGP rookie Randy de Puniet found fine late season form on his Kawasaki to beat off a determined assault by Italian Loris Capirossi on the Ducati with a stunning final lap.

The 2009 Suzuki RM-Z250K9 motocrosser Pro Lite racer packs a punch, with a powerful 249cc, four-stroke engine, lightweight aluminium chassis, Showa suspension and Suzuki's latest off-road technology. "With a host of technology proven on the race track, the 2009 RM-Z250 is a big part of Suzuki's off-road line-up and set to be a key player in the Australian motocross scene," says Perry Morison, General Manager, Motorcycles, Suzuki Australia.

. . . and all night, because the Le Minz 24 Hour scooter event that was a lead in to last year's Expo is on again, with 15 scooters already confirmed for the starting grid and event sponsorship from motorcycle clothing outfitters, IXON.

This month's Bike Of The Month is one of the ex factory-supported Jay Taylor Honda 954 Fireblades.

The FLSTF Fat Boy boldly enters 2007 repowered, refreshed and rejuvenated. Bigger and better in almost every dimension and detail, the new Fat Boy preserves the commanding presence that made the original, one of the most desirable motorcycles to ever roll down the street.

Harley-Davidson will launch the Twin Cam 96, an all-new Big Twin engine, as it introduces its 2007 line of motorcycles.

With a mere week between the conclusion of the Nokia MX Nationals outdoor series and the recommencement of the Supercross Masters indoor series at Brisbane's Entertainment Centre, the switch back to the 'short game' caught more than a few riders on the hop.

Yamaha Italia's Noriyuki Haga is making a late - really late! - run for the championship with another impressive result at Brands Hatch, while Troy Corser's (Alstare Corona Suzuki) run of poor finishes continues.

Riding 'two-up' is the perfect way for you and a friend to enjoy motorcycling - But carrying a pillion carries its own set of special skills. What are they? Read on and find out.

Let's face it, there are a LOT of pitbikes on the market at the moment.

In one of the most dominant wins seen this season, Marlboro Ducati's Loris Capirossi put daylight between himself and the rest of the field at Brno, the Italian clearly overjoyed with a performance that - based on this result, at least - shows the Desmosedici GP6 has the pace to take it up to the Hondas and Yamahas.

Following on from his breakthrough win at the Laguna Seca MotoGP round last season, Repsol Honda's Nicky Hayden was short odds to repeat the feat again this year, especially off the back of his win at Assen in the previous round and the 'Kentucky Kid' didn't disappoint, winning from team mate Dani Pedrosa in the searing Californian heat, claiming this year's win felt better than last year's.

As part of the promotion for the upcoming Australian Motorcycle Expos (AME) in Melbourne and Brisbane, Eastern Creek raceway was the venue for the unveiling of the AME Honda CBR1000 Fireblade "Legend" - a tribute to Honda Racing Australia and its legendary riders, Wayne Gardner and Mick Doohan.

The Sportster XL 883 models have been retuned for increased performance, providing about 15 percent more torque at 2500 rpm.

Based on the VRSCD Night Rod, the new Night Rod Special dispenses with the notion that chrome is cool, as almost all bright work has been replaced with black components. Start with the liquid-cooled, 1130cc Revolution V-Twin engine, powdercoated jet black except for the thin edges of its shaved aluminium cylinder fins. Exhaust pipes feed brushed aluminium straight-shot mufflers with black end caps and black exhaust shields.

Harley-Davidson will launch an all-new Big Twin powertrain for 2007, as the Twin Cam 96/96B engine and 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission debut together on all Touring, Softail and Dyna models.

With the new standard Sportster fuel injection system, new gauges and handle bar wiring, the 50th Anniversary Sportster stands out in the tradition of previous commemorative Harley-Davidson models.

The all-new Harley-Davidson FXSTC Softail Custom redefines long-haul comfort and easy-riding style.

The 2007 RM-Z250 is all new from the ground up and is 100 percent Suzuki.

Suzuki engineers have refined the suspension of the RM250 for class leading balance with emphasis on both cornering and straightline performance.

Offering extra mid range power to blast past the competition, the new RM125 has a wider powerband and more controllable power delivery than ever.

Suzuki Australia has released advance details of its latest junior motocross machines, the RM85 and RM85L Big Wheel.

Australia's premier two wheeled motor sport event is just around the corner with tickets now on sale for the 2006 GMC Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.