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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.

The 2020 version of Yamaha’s MT-03 naked has arrived, with new-look styling, all-new instrumentation and revised suspension.

Following Polaris Industries’ decision in January to switch to an entirely independent dealer network and close their four company-owned Indian Motorcycle dealerships in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, that network has now been expanded.

In response to the coronavirus outbreak, the season-opening MotoGP race at Qatar was cancelled, with the second round at Buriram postponed to October for all classes.

The long-running fight between ATV importers and the federal government over safety standards for quad bikes has resulted in Polaris announcing they’ll stop selling ATVs locally from 11 October, 2020.

A new option from Harley-Davidson for 2020 is a factory-installed custom paint scheme that combines a two-tone finish with the classic Harley ‘Number One’ logo on the fuel tank.

Retro on outside but modern on the inside, Go 'Back to the Future' with this gorgeous retro red refrigerator

Photos: Russell Colvin and Graeme Brown

Following adjustments made to the 2020 MX Nationals calendar in December in the wake of drought and bushfires, the re-scheduled Round 1 has now been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Matt Levatich, President and CEO of Harley-Davidson, has left the Motor Company in the wake of plummeting share prices and the company’s lowest US sales in more than a decade.

‘Pure’ Softail reintroduced with Milwaukee-Eight 107 engine and choice of accessory packages.

The 44th All British Rally® has been postponed until further notice.

Binalong Motor Museum closure will see classic bikes and cars go to auction.

Tested by Zane Dobie

For first-time riders looking to combine dirt track fun with tarmac legality – at an affordable price - the new KLX230 may be the perfect machine.

A custom with a lot of local history was reborn in the hands of a new owner