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The annual international Red Dot Awards are one of the biggest and most pretiogious international design competitions. At this year's event, held in Essen, Germany, the Ducati 1199 Panigale was judged the "best of the best" award for style, innovation and technology, not just in motorcycles, but across all product design.

Ducati's Multistrada 1200 has taken victory in the famous Pikes Peak "Race to the Clouds" hill climb event in Colorado, USA, for the fourth year in succession. In the saddle was French privateer racer, Bruno Langlois, who finished third in class last year aboard a Ducati Streetfighter.

After being discussed, debated and drooled over since making its debut back in 2009, the reborn Norton motorcycle marque is finally coming to Australia, thanks to Fraser Motorcycles.

In recent years, Benelli has been best known here for their big bore naked and adventure tourers. Now, the Italian brand has taken a dip in the LAMS market with the BN600.

Polaris have announced the release of the Ranger 900XP, which brings the Polaris range of off-road utility and side-by-side vehicles to 16 models.

We decided "breaking tradition" was an appropriate name for this custom Harley. Strange, you may say, as at first glance, this retro bobber may have "tradition" written all over it, but when you know who built it, the name we've given it makes a lot more sense!

They're a stalwart at a number of motorcycling and charity events around Australia, but the duo known as Tex and Bundy will have a new look thanks to a new set of wheels following a recently-announced sponsorship with Moto Guzzi.

Rossi is back! Yamaha Factory Racing's Jorge Lorenzo made all the news before the Dutch TT at Assen, but his team mate, Valentino Rossi, made the headlines in the race itself, breaking through for his first win in the premier class since 2010.

Repsol Honda's Dani Pedrosa has been handed a valuable advantage in the race for the 2013 MotoGP world championship, following a crash from main rival Jorge Lorenzo that will rule him out of this Saturday's Dutch TT at Assen.

Harley-Davidson has extended its range of MotorClothes apparel with the release of a new range of official H-D open face helmets.

Despite the 2013 MotoGP season being a tight battle between the Hondas and Yamahas, Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) say there's no rush to bring their RC213V to the racetrack this season.

Team Moto Queensland has announced details of their first ever event purely for learner riders - the TeamMoto Learner Approved "Try Before You Buy" Demo Day.

They're limited to only one hundred units, but for one Aussie buyer of the EBR 1190RS Carbon, that wasn't exclusive enough - he had to make is a one of a kind.

Suzuki Australia is pleased to announce the arrival of its latest automatic maxi scooter - the all-new Burgman 650.

A growing event on the classic motorcycling calendar, the Aussie Triples rally will celebrate its fourth running in 2013, with the hub for this year's event being Ballina in New South Wales.

The 2013 Slamfest series may be all about four wheel action from Australia's Top Doorslammer drivers, but for the June 29 round at Benaraby Raceway, Gladstone, two wheels will also take to the strip.

The first detachment of the new Indian Motorcycles allocated for Australia has already sold out. The 111 bikes, known as the "One-Eleven Originals" are already spoken for.

In three short years since its inception, the Black Dog Ride created by Steve Andrews has not only raised awareness of depression and suicide prevention Australia-wide, but has also raised over $800,000 for mental health services.

Presented by Club Laverda Queensland Inc. (CLQ), CONCOURS 2013 will be a special occasion this year, as this popular and growing event celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Shannons Winter Auction on July 1 will feature a small, but eclectic and interesting collection of motorcycles, headed by a rare Vespa Ape three wheeler.

Monday's official MotoGP test session at Catalunya saw the much anticipated unveiling of Suzuki's MotoGP contender. Despite initial reports suggesting Suzuki would be back in MotoGP next year, Suzuki won't make their premier class return until 2015.

Raider Motorsport, aka 'The Cauldron of Speed' launched their new look website on June 14.

After a successful debut in 2012, the Australian Supercross Championship will once again be a part of the action at this year's Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island, with the event being ramped up to offer more for spectators.

Honda have announced details of their all-new 'Pioneer' all terrain vehicle. Designed and built in the USA, the Pioneer will be released locally in early 2014.