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Kawasaki-backed stunt rider Jamie ‘JB’ Baker has unveiled his new Ninja ZX-6R-based stunt weapon – ‘Berserk’. Claimed to be the first of its kind in Australia, what makes Berserk unique is the addition of a custom turbo kit to the Kawasaki 636cc engine. Baker unveiled the bike this past April, but said the project was first dreamed up back in February, 2017.

CFMoto’s ‘NK’ roadster range has expanded, with a new, LAMS-legal 250NK joining the 150NK, 400NK and 650NK in the locally-available range.

Rare, beautiful and truly special, this incredible first production TFC model celebrates the best of British engineering, detailing and finish with this ultra-rare never-to-be-repeated version that delivers more in every dimension.

Harley-Davidson, the company that has defined the motorcycle industry for the past 115 years, showcased its next generation of two-wheeled transportation at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, unveiling the full product specification, connectivity and pricing for the first time.

In an era of race replicas and retro-inspired colour schemes, Royal Enfield has chosen a livery inspired by the world’s tallest mountain range for the new Himalayan ‘Sleet’.

After production of Honda’s iconic and long-lived Z50 ‘Monkey Bike’ ended in 2017, Honda looks set to bring the mini roadster back, but as a larger, retro-styled companion to the successful Grom.

MY18 version of adventure tourer features more than 200 changes to chassis and engine, new Showa suspension, new ‘Off Road Pro’ riding mode and more touring-friendly features. The 2018 version of the Triumph Tiger has arrived and brings with it new and updated features, covering the engine, chassis and rider technologies, as well as improvements to the finish and detailing.

With sharp styling, smooth handling and sweet performance, Kawasaki’s all-new Ninja 400 also comes with the seal of approval from three-time World Superbike champ Jonathan Rea!

Keeping Your Cool. The next time you give your bike a wash, take a good squiz at the radiator and oil cooler. Chances are you’ll spot plenty of damage caused by stones and other road debris that’s been flung up from your front tyre. A guard is the only way to prevent damage.

Launched in 1998, the Honda VFR800 was once lauded as the world’s best sports-touring motorcycle. While it can no longer lay claim to being the greatest, it has evolved significantly over the years and is still a fantastic multi-use bike.

Benelli brings back an iconic name from its history and presents it in an all-new form. Australia’s current motorcycle market is nothing if not diverse. Not matter what your riding requirements and tastes are, there’s sure to be something to satisfy it.

On the eve of the season-opening round of the 2018 MotoGP World Championship, Valentino Rossi re-signed with the factory Yamaha team for another two seasons. The new deal will see Rossi on the Movistar Yamaha YZR-M1 until the end of 2020, after which the seven-time premier class champion will likely announce his retirement.

After confirming their split from Yamaha on 22 February, Herve Poncharal’s Tech3 MotoGP team revealed on 5 March that they had signed a three-year deal with KTM, effective from the 2019 MotoGP season, which will see them serve as an official satellite team alongside the factory outfit.

The MY18 version of Honda’s middleweight CBR500R has arrived, with the LAMS-legal supersports machine carrying over familiar mechanical specification, but bringing three new colours. New for 2018 are a choice of Graphite Black, Grand Prix Red or two-tone Pearl Metalloid White/Grand Prix Red paint finishes.

Sherco’s ‘Factory’ enduro range for 2018 has arrived, with a number of practical upgrades and cosmetic changes across both 2- and 4-stroke variants, with significant changes to the 2-strokes in particular. “The release of the Factory models is always an exciting time,” said Sherco Australia’s Stephen Tuff. “Factory versions always come out at another level [and] the 2018 models offer the highest specifications yet.”

LAMS-legal, retro-styled street scrambler features 500cc twin, 6-speed trans, ABS. It’s been a while coming, but Benelli’s oh-so-cool Leoncino has finally reached Australia. A 500cc roadster with scrambler-inspired design features, the Leoncino was unveiled at the EICMA show back in 2015, but only hit our shores this past March.

Ultimate All-Rounder. BMW’s potent S 1000 R supernaked is just as comfortable in city traffic as it is carving up back roads and eating up freeway miles.

Updated version of BMW’s litre-class superbike is faster and lighter, with improved usability.

This 90s-era BMW has not only been given a café racer conversion, but also a touch of finesse and distinctive Ellaspede style.

The GSX-S125 and GSX-R125, Suzuki’s entries into the baby commuter market, may not look the same, but under the skin they’re identical.

Royal Enfield expands their Aussie range with the arrival of the Rumbler 350 cruiser.

Following the reveal of their MX2 rider lineup - Jesse Madden and Isaac Ferguson - in January, KSF Ecstar Suzuki Racing Team has confirmed their MX1/SX1 pairing.

Penrite Honda Racing Team recently confirmed their rider pairing that will contest this year’s MX Nationals and Australian Supercross Championship, as well as a new program that will see the squad support one of their riders in overseas competition.

Kawasaki used the Australian World Superbike round to officially unveil the new variant of their Z900RS retro model – the Z900RS Cafe.