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Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd has announced what they call "the most significant partnership" in recent years of the MotoGP World Championship - a five-year title sponsor agreement with Telefonica De Espana, S.A., that will see the Yamaha Racing Team wearing the livery of TDE's 'Movistar' brand.

With preparations for the 2014 Penrite Broadford Bike Bonanza running at full pace, Motorcycling Australia (MA) has announced that more has been added for older dirt bikes entered for the event celebrating pre-1990 motorcycles and motorcycling.

John Sample Automotive (JSA), Australian importers of Aprilia & Moto Guzzi motorcycles and scooters are pleased to announce two big test ride events taking place in QLD this month, starting this Saturday.

Ahead of its release to world markets from this April, the new-for-2015 Ducati Diavel was previewed at a special evening at the Geneva Motor Show on March 3.

Husqvarna have announced their official return to motocross competition in Australia, with the brand-new, four-rider Husqvarna Motocross Racing Team set to make its competition debut at this weekend's Canberra round of the East Coast MX Series.

Kawasaki Australia has announced details of their first ever track day for Team Green Australia members - which is scheduled for Wakefield Park on Tuesday, April 8.

The KTM Australian Enduro-X Nationals 2014, a three-round series this year instead of the one-race event from the previous two years, was completed in fine style at Calder Park on Sunday, March 2, with CDR Yamaha's Chris Hollis winning the series.

In the wake of last year's controversial Phillip Island MotoGP round, which saw an unprecedented mid-race bike change to deal with Bridgestone-supplied tyres that were unable to last a full race distance, a number of MotoGP teams are taking part in a three day tyre test at Phillip Island this week to trial new tyre compounds created specifically for the track.

The Ducati Team announced today, February 28, that they will compete in the Open class in the 2014 MotoGP Championship.

Supported by Honda, the 'Daryl Beattie Adventure' outback tour series is now open for 2014. Interested parties can join Daryl on multi-day off-road adventures on their own bike, or on a specially-prepared Honda CRF 450X.

Visitors to next month's inaugural MOTO EXPO at Brisbane's RNA Showgrounds (March 21-23) will have the opportunity to test ride a wide range of motorcycles.

Following the broken leg suffered by Repsol Honda's Marc Marquez in a training accident on February 19, it has been confirmed today that the current MotoGP World Champion will not take part in the second Sepang test session this week, next week's Phillip Island tyre test and the final pre-season test at Qatar on March 7 - 9.

Indian Motorcycle Australia is thrilled to announce the appointment of two new dealerships, Brisan Motorcycles in Newcastle and Motorcycle Territory in Darwin.

The FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix calendar has been updated ahead of the 2014 season, with the amended version being published on Monday 24th February.

The latest addition to the BMC air filter range is designed for one of the newest additions to Honda's range - the CBR 500R sports commuter - and its CB 500X and CBR 500F siblings.

Shark's RSJ open-face helmet features multiaxial fibreglass construction in two shell sizes, with an 'Easy Fit' system that means it can be worn comfortably with glasses.

Want to extend your Dainese experience beyond the riding gear? The Italian brand has added a new, non-traditional, item to their huge range in the form of a branded laptop bag.

Motul's 7100 10W60 is a high-performance oil specifically formulated for Husqvarna and KTM engines requiring SAE 10W60 viscosity.

Gaerne's SG-12 off-road boot adds some new features in its latest incarnation, like a new top gaitor that's more effective at keeping dirt out of the top of the boots, and new dual pivot system that reduces ankle pressure on impact.

Monopoly, the world's best-selling board game, has seen many offshoots over the years, including a Harley-Davidson themed version. Now, Ducati is part of the iconic board game in its latest incarnation - Monopoly Empire.

Max Hazan may be a new player on the custom motorcycle scene, but he's certainly hit the ground running, turning out machines that are as much 'art' as they are 'science'.

Styled on the popular 'pocket vest' produced by Zorro's, the 'Buckle Vest' takes this popular cut and reproduces it in black suede and adds some distinctive features.

FOX's top-of-the-line V4 motocross helmet features the ultimate combination of lightweight comfort and super strength.

Ahead of the weekend's (February 21 - 23) opening round of the 2014 eni FIM World Supersport Championship, most of the major teams and riders took the opportunity to take part in the final pre-season test session at Phillip Island.