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With the 2012 Honda Broadford Bike Bonanza (HBBB), only a few short days away, the final touches are being added to what is set to be the biggest celebration of pre-1985 motorcycling in the Bonanza's four year history.

After losing his Moto2 seat with MZ Racing, Australia's Anthony West has been thrown a last-minute championship lifeline in the form of a ride with the Qatar-based QMMF Moto2 team for the 2012 season.

Monster Energy Kawasaki's Jay Marmont had a tough start to his title defence, and was behind the eight ball before the round even started, carrying a knee injury into the season opener.

JDR/KTM Factory racing had a mixed start to the 2012 Monster Energy MX Nationals, with their three riders experiencing highs and lows across the opening round.

In their twentieth anniversary year, CDR Yamaha laid down a solid foundation for their tilt at a fifth straight championship following a strong showing at the opening round of the 2012 Monster Energy MX Nationals.

The 2012 Monster Energy MX Nationals series kicked off at Conondale, Queensland on Sunday, April 1st. While the MX1 (Open) class saw a dominant Ben Townley (Carlton Dry Honda Thor Racing) win easily, the Motul-sponsored MX2 class was a much tighter affair.

The 2012 Monster Energy MX Nationals got underway on Sunday, April 1st. With a number of new riders making their debut, their was particular attention on the MX1 class. At the end of the weekend, Ben Townley stood above all others following a clean sweep of victories.

The latest additon to the TGB scooter range, the 'Bullet 50', is now available from TGB dealers Australia-wide.

This month, TGB welcome a new addition to their 'Bullet' range of scooters. Joining the Bullet RS 50 and 150cc machines will be an all-new 'Bullet 50'.

After being previewed last October, Honda's all-new NC700 'Integra' scooter is now available in Honda dealerships nationally. The Integra combines the dynamic performance of a motorcycle with the ease of use of a scooter.

Speedway fans will have an addiitonal reason to attend this year's Honda Broadford Bike Bonanza (HBBB), as fifteen-time Speedway, Teams and Long Track champion, Ivan Mauger, will put the helmet on and do a few laps at the Broadford speedway track.

The Monster Energy Kawasaki Racing Team is ready to do battle at the 1st round of the 2012 Monster Energy MX Nationals at Conondale, Queensland this weekend.

With the 2012 Monster Energy MX Nationals Australian Motocross Championship about to kick off, Monster Energy Kawasaki's Jay Marmont has unveiled the machine he will ride at the season opener this weekend.

KTM have announced the release of a Limited Edition run of their race-spec 690 Duke nakeds. Only 200 replicas of the machines competing in the 2012 KTM-sponsored European Junior Cup (EJC) will be produced, with very limited numbers expected to be allocated to Australia.

Australia's only full-time presence in the 2012 Superbike World Championship, Mark Aitchison, will be armed with a souped-up BMW as round two takes place at Italy this weekend.

The opening round of the 2012 Monster Energy MX Nationals, Australian Motocross Championship, will fire the series into life at Conondale in Queensland this Sunday, April 1.

JDR/KTM Factory Racing's quest for the Monster Energy MX Nationals Australian Motocross Championship will commence this Sunday, April 1, at Conondale's season opener in Queensland.

With the 2012 Monster Energy MX Nationals Australian Motocross Championship about to commence, Monster Energy Kawasaki are looking strong. While much of the attention has been on the team's gun MX1 pair, Jay Marmont and Billy Mackenzie, the Kawasaki squad also have a contender for the MX2 (Pro Lites) title in Kade Mosig.

After weeks of deliberation, the winner of JUST AUTO LEGENDS 2012 was announced in February. The winner is DAVE SAWYER.

Triumph Motorcycles is kicking off its 110th anniversary celebration in 2012 with the launch of a special, limited edition Bonneville T100. Inspired by the classic 1902 "No.1" model, the special Bonnie sports special colours and unique design touches.

Monster Yamaha Tech 3's Cal Crutchlow and Andrea Dovizioso enjoyed a successful end to the MotoGP winter testing schedule in Jerez. At the conclusion of the three day test at the Spanish circuit, both Monster Yamaha Tech 3 riders will head to the first race of the 2012 MotoGP World Championship with confidence.

The Yamaha Factory Racing Team left the final day of the MotoGP test at Jerez satisfied with their results. Jorge Lorenzo finished the March 23 - 25 session with the second best overall time behind 2011 MotoGP champion, Repsol Honda's Casey Stoner.

At the conclusion of three days of testing at Spain's Jerez circuit, Casey Stoner again came out on top, finishing with the best overall time of 1'38.780. Repsol Honda team mate, Dani Pedrosa finished the session third overall, with a best time of 1'39.157.

The powerhouse CDR Yamaha motocross team will chalk up an amazing 20 years in the business when the gate drops at the opening round of the 2012 Monster Energy MX Nationals on April 1 at Conondale on the Sunshine Coast.