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Raider Motorsport has recently been given the opportunity to sell a quartet of rare and highly desirable motorycles, comprising a Laverda SFC, Egli Ducati, Ducati 851 Kit Tricolore, and Ducati 900SS Imola. Raider will have exclusive rights to sell these machines only until Thursday, May 10.

NGM Mobile Forward Racing's Colin Edwards was a non-starter at the Estoril MotoGP round, following a collision in the Saturday qualifying session with Power Electronic Aspar's Randy de Puniet.

The rain that impacted upon round 3 of the 2012 World Sueprbike Championship at Assen returned for round 4 at Monza, with race 1 cancelled.

Fresh from his gutsy victoy at round 2 of the 2012 MotoGP World Championship in Jerez, Casey Stoner put in a similarly gritty performance to win round 3 at the Grande Premio de Portugal Circuito Estoril on Sunday. The win was also important in that Estoril marked the only track that Casey Stoner hadn't won a MotoGP race at.

Just as in the previous round at Assen, rain was a factor in round 4 of the World Supersport Championship at Monza. Despite no rain falling for the race, heavy showers beforehand made for tricky conditions on the patchy track.

The small Victorian town of Buln Buln near Warragul will come alive this October 24-27 when its hosts the 2012 Australian 4 Day Enduro. Now in its 34th year, the iconic A4DE is the second largest Motorcycle Enduro race on the planet and will attract more than 350 riders with its challenging four-day program of unique trails and special tests.

TGB's Bullet RS scooter already offers variety in the form of a 50cc and 150cc version. Now, TGB have added a couple of additional options in the form of two new colour schemes which will be available across both models.

In American parlance, the Crocker marque is referred to as "the Duesenberg of motorcycles", and is compared to Vincent and Brough Superior in terms of quality, rarity, speed and desirability. With only 125 made, these highly coveted machines rarely come up for sale, so the appearance of three at Bonhams' upcoming Quail Lodge auction in California is a truly rare event.

Bonhams annual Stafford auction, held in conjunction with the 32nd Classic Motorcycle Show, once again proved the 'blue riband' status of Brough Superior motorcycles amongst collectors.

Did you see this 1950 Ariel twin at the All British Rally? JUST BIKES has been informed that this bike - which was being offered for sale at the Rally over the weekend of April 28 - 29 - was stolen from the Maryborough (Victoria) region in March.

Shannons 'Sydney Autumn Classic Auction', scheduled for this coming Monday, May 7, boasts a number of number of highly-desirable cars, but only a couple of motorcycles. However, one of the two bikes consigned is a stunner in the form of a classic Matchless G50.

While predominantly a car show, the annual RACV Classic Showcase in Victoria also attracts a few motorcycles to the event held at Flemington racecourse.

Bonhams annual Stafford auction, held in conjunction with the 32nd Classic Motorcycle Show, once again proved the desirability of Brough Superior and Vincent as the 'blue riband' of collectable motorcycles.

After an absence of two decades, Norton will return to the iconic Isle of Man TT in 2012, contesting the blue riband PokerStars Senior TT in the hands of leading privateer, Ian Mackman. The Brit will grace the Mountain Circuit with an all-new 1000cc V4 Norton.

The 2012 All British Rally was once again held at Newstead, near Castlemaine in central Victoria.

Despite the departure of Ben Townley from the field, it was still a Honda on the top of the podium at the end of round 3 of the 2012 Monster Energy MX Nationals Australian Motocross Championship.

Following the success of Brad Anderson in round 3 of the MX1 class at the 2012 Monster Energy MX Nationals, Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing's Ford Dale kept the Honda flag flying with victory in the Motul MX2 class.

If you've always wanted to compete in the iconic Dakar Rally, you'll get your chance of you take part in this year's Australasian Safari, which is one of four events listed for this year's 'Dakar Challenge'.

2013 sees Harley-Davidson rack up a couple of significant milestones. The first is their 110th year of making great motorcycles. The second is the 30th Anniversary for the global Harley Owners Group.

If you've always wanted to compete in the iconic Dakar Rally, you'll get your chance if you perform in one of two events listed for this year's 'Dakar Challenge'.

Monster Energy Kawasaki's Billy Mackenzie will miss up to 3 months of racing due to ligament damage in his left wrist. The Scottish champion injured his wrist in a race crash at the 2nd round of the 2012 Monster Energy MX Nationals at Coonabarabran, NSW on 15 April 15.

As part of a larger collaboration between MotoGP's governing body, Dorna, and AirAsia, the Malaysian budget airline has signed on as title sponsor for the 2012 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island.

When he takes a break from his regular gig in the Team Vodafone Commodore in the V8 Supercar Championship, Craig Lowndes has got something just as fast and thrilling to occupy his spare time in the form of a new Suzuki GSX-R 1000 sportsbike.

In conjunction with Yamaha Motor Australia, TeamMoto Blacktown will have four brand new 2012 Yamaha WR450Fs available for 30 minute demo rides on Sunday, April 29 at Clarence MX track, near Lithgow. TeamMoto Blacktown and Yamaha Motor Australia will enjoy exclusive use of the Clarence facility for the day.