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With so many Aussies and their families self-isolating at the moment, Honda have provided some goodies to make staying at home a bit more bearable.

The gutting of the 2020 MotoGP season continues, with the German Grand Prix, Dutch TT and revived Finnish Grand Prix all cancelled.

With bikes, boats and PWCs being used less frequently under the current lockdown conditions, Yamaha Motor Australia (YMA) have introduced a three-month warranty extension offer.

After two virtual races for the MotoGP class, Dorna Sports are now adding Moto2 and Moto3 riders to the action, creating a first ever ‘Virtual Grand Prix’. Race formats, rider lineups and further details for the ‘Red Bull Virtual Grand Prix of Spain’ were released today, following the initial announcement of the Virtual GP on 23 April.

After manufacturing operations were suspended on 13 March, Ducati will restart motorcycle production today.

With the MX Store 2020 MX Nationals halted by the coronavirus pandemic before it even started, series organisers Williams Event Management (WEM) have released a tentative schedule for a return to racing.

If you fancy having one of the Royal Enfield’s ‘Bullet Trials 500 Works Replica’ special editions in your garage, now’s your last chance.

Despite enforced downtime, two-time Australian Superbike Champion Mike Jones is staying fit, staying focussed and will be ready to hit the track when racing resumes.

With World Superbikes in lockdown, WSBK Executive Director Gregorio Lavilla explains Dorna’s response to the coronavirus crisis and what may lie ahead. The former WSBK racer also shares his take on this year’s opening round at Phillip Island and reflects on his racing career in WSBK and BSB.

Personalised by Jack Miller, this one-of-a-kind Honda CRF450R could be yours…

The FIM Motul World Superbike Championship has released its latest calendar update, with the Aragon and Misano rounds rescheduled and the Imola round cancelled.

The Monster Energy Yamaha Rally Official Team have welcomed two new riders to their line-up for the 2020 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, with Ross Branch and Andrew Short joining the squad.

After returning a positive test for a prohibited substance at last year’s Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix, Aprilia Racing Team Gresini’s Andrea Iannone has been banned from competition by the FIM for 18 months.

Sherco Australia has launched a new online store for replacement parts and accessories, as well as riding gear and casual apparel.

When Royal Enfield announced details on the 2020 version of their Himalayan adventure bike last year, the big news was the addition of ABS and electronic fuel injection. They remain the major changes, but now there’s new style choices, too.

Yamaha’s Ténéré 700 and Honda’s CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP have received Red Dot Design Awards for exceptional product design.

March is usually a big month for the motorcycle industry in Japan, with the Osaka Motorcycle Show followed by the Tokyo Motorcycle Show. However, in the current climate, both shows were cancelled, so new product launches have gone ‘virtual’, including the unveiling of Honda’s ‘CB-F Concept’.

Honda is the latest brand to announce their intention to withdraw their ATVs from the Australian market ahead of the introduction of mandatory safety devices for these vehicles.

Following the announcement by Polaris that they would exit the Australian ATV market this year, Yamaha Motor Australia (YMA) confirmed on 18 March that they will follow suit, but are only withdrawing their utility ATVs and will make that withdrawal a year after Polaris, on the eve of the mandatory requirement for Operator Protection Devices (OPD), which comes into effect on 11 October, 2021.

CFMoto’s first fully-faired sports bike revealed ahead of Australian release in May.

Following the announcement by Polaris that they would exit the Australian ATV market this year.

March is usually a big month for the motorcycle industry in Japan, with the Osaka Motorcycle Show followed by the Tokyo Motorcycle Show. However, in the current climate, both shows were cancelled, so new product launches have gone ‘virtual’, including the unveiling of Honda’s ‘CB-F Concept’.

The latest event to be cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak is this year’s Australian Four Day Enduro (A4DE).

Due to government-mandated limits on public gatherings, this year’s All British Rally® has been officially postponed.