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A heavily-customised V-Rod, listed as the last purchased by famous motorcycle stuntman Evel Knievel, was one of the star lots at the recent 'John Staluppi Collection' auction in the US.

When it comes to rare American motorcycles, Indian's "841" is up there with Harley-Davidson's "XA". Both share a common origin and examples of both these rare machines are to be auctioned in the US on December 8.

Take a stock Harley FXDB Street Bob, add a bunch of custom parts and the fertile mind of Harley Heaven's Brett Pearson and what do you get? In the case of this bike, you get the 'California Street Bob'.

The first thing that must be noted in coming across an Adler is that we don't come across many Adlers! Examples of these German-made machines are here in Australia, but in very small numbers. Of that quantity, road bikes make up the majority, with the off-road and competition models, like this 'Motocross' 250cc twin, exceedingly rare indeed. In fact, we wouldn't be surprised if Gus Priem's replica of a 1957 250 Motocross is the only example of an off-road Adler in this country.

After narrowly missing out on a seat in World Superbikes with FIXI Crescent Suzuki for next season, Australia's Josh Waters will ride a Yamaha in the British Superbike Championship in 2013, with James Ellison as team mate.

Previewed at the 2012 Australian Motorcycle Expo, Melbourne, the Special Edition 'Moriwaki' Honda CBR250R will hit Honda dealerships just in time for Christmas.

Harley-Davidson's 'XA' flat twin is one of the rarest Harleys ever produced. A restored example of this extremely sought after military motorcycle from World War II is set to be auctioned on December 8 in the US.

Hyosung Motorcycles have released the 2013 versions of their popular LAMS GT250 and GT650 models, with new styling and upgrades to ensure they stay near the top of the Australian LAMS market.

The JUST CARS Geelong Revival 2012 is almost here! Anticipation amongst bike fans has been building for the motoring and motorsport event, which will take place on Geelong's waterfront this Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2.

After making in impact in Aussie Superbike and Supersport, World Supersport, and the British Superbike (BSB) Championship, where he finished second in the championship this year, Australia's Josh Brookes will take on a new challenge in 2013, riding in the iconic Isle of Man TT.

After Casey Stoner's retirement, it looked like the MotoGP class would be devoid of Aussies in 2013. But great news has come with the announcement that Bryan Staring has secured a ride in the premier class for next year.

Mid Life Cycles have won the 2012 JUST BIKES Bike Build Off with their custom Honda Cafe Racer. In their first crack at the JUST BIKES Bike Build Off, Mid Life were up against the returning team of Raider Motorsport from Coffs Harbour, NSW.

On the back of a successful 2012 motocross championship series, Williams Event Management (WEM) have announced the 10-round calendar for the 2013 Monster Energy MX Nationals, Australian Motocross Championship.

Kawasaki have unveiled their new 2013 Kawasaki Z800. Following the highly popular Z750, the Z800 is the newest model in the Z family.

When JUST BIKES editor Ash Hunter was in the US looking for a chopper that was big, bold and ballsy, he just couldn't go past this Orange County Choppers-built Valvoline machine. You know what I mean.

Raider Motorsport from New South Wales are one of two teams competing in this year's JUST BIKES 'BIKE BUILD OFF 2012' at the Australian Motorcycle Expo, Melbourne. Ahead of the action this weekend, we got a sneak peek at what Raider are putting together.

Paul Feeney Group is pleased to announce the first models of the all new TR 650 range will be on sale at dealers nationwide in December. The dual purpose TR 650 Terra will be available from mid-December, followed by the more road-based TR 650 Strada in January, 2013.

Mid Life Cycles in Richmond, Victoria, are one of two teams competing in this year's JUST BIKES 'BIKE BUILD OFF 2012' at the Australian Motorcycle Expo, Melbourne. Ahead of the action this weekend, we got a sneak peek at what the Mid Life Cycles team are putting together.

The revamped 2012 Australian Supercross Championship wrapped up in Newcastle, NSW on the weekend, with Monster Energy Kawasaki's Jay Marmont securing the Pro Open championship.

At the Australian Motorcycle Expo in Melbourne on November 23-25, Honda will be revealing a swag of new models, including the all-new, learner approved CBR500R and CB500F along with the 2013 CBR600RR and three Special Edition CBR250Rs, a Repsol, Moriwaki and Mugen Edition.

Visit the Australian Motorcycle Expo in Melbourne next week and you'll be among the first to see the 'Christini' range of All-Wheel-Drive motorcycles, which will be making their official Aussie debut at the Expo.

Aussie racing fans have known it for years, and now it's official; Casey Stoney is a legend. The 2007 and 2011 MotoGP World Champion was declared a 'MotoGP Legend' following the conclusion of his racing career at Valencia on Sunday.

In two short years since it started, Bonhams annual Las Vegas motorcycle auction has managed to draw some rare and interesting bikes. 2013 will be no exception, with the January running of this event set to feature a quartet of desirable BMW racing motorcycles.

Retyred Furniture, an Australian company that makes outdoor furniture out of old tyres, will be one of the more unusual exhibitors at this November's Australian Motorcycle Expo, Melbourne.