Category: "Motorcycle News"

Sprint in Quick for a Triumph GT

The iconic British motorcycle marque, Triumph, has announced a reduced price of the Sprint GT to just $15990 ‘Ride Away!’. “This is for a limited time only, so customers will need to be quick” commented Triumph Australia’s Marketing Manager Mal Jarrett. “The Sprint GT offers a unique blend of sporting ability with touring practicality. With [...]

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GHR Honda Ready to Race

Australasia’s toughest endurance motorsport event kicks off in Perth on September 22 and the GHR Honda Racing team, after months of preparation, are ready for the challenge. Now in its 26th year, the Australasian Safari is Australia’s answer to the Dakar Rally and will see riders and drivers take on some of the harshest conditions [...]

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Abraham’s Painful End to Aragón

Karel Abraham’s heavy opening-lap crash at Aragón on Sunday resulted in a light head concussion for the MotoGP rookie, but fortunately the Czech rider escaped serious injury. The rookie spent Sunday night in hospital as a precaution following his fall. Going into Turn 1 on the first lap Abraham landed heavily when he was thrown [...]

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Stoner Does it Again

Casey Stoner took another 25 points home at the Gran Premio de Aragón as the Australian took his eighth win of the 2011 season, with Dani Pedrosa crossing the line second and Jorge Lorenzo third. Stoner’s victory at the MotorLand circuit on Sunday gave Repsol Honda their 100th GP win as well as putting the [...]

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Yamaha’s Australasian Safari

Yamaha Motor Australia will enter a two rider team into the 2011 Australasian Safari. Longreach Yamaha dealer Rod Faggotter and experienced South Australasian off road campaigner Shane Diener will lead the Yamaha charge on the fabled WR450F in what is Australia’s toughest and longest off road event. This years’ event will see competitors, in both [...]

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Stoner Secures Ninth Pole for 2011

Casey Stoner (Repsol Honda) will start Sunday’s Gran Premio de Aragón from pole position, his ninth of the season, after a blistering display on Saturday at the 14th Round of the 2011 MotoGP World Championship. Stoner broke the 1’49” barrier and set a new lap record with 13 minutes of the one-hour qualifying session to [...]

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Aragón Set for Key Round of 2011 MotoGP

The MotoGP World Championship returns to Spain this weekend as the Gran Premio de Aragón hosts Round 14 of the 2011 campaign, the penultimate European race of the season before what is certain to be a title-deciding flyaway series in Japan, Australia and Malaysia. The impressive MotorLand Aragón circuit, which was only introduced to the [...]

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AMG and Ducati Create First Joint Products

Ducati is celebrating the world premiere of the new Diavel AMG Special Edition at the 64th International Motor Show in Frankfurt (Main). Inspired by the unmistakable design of the AMG performance brand, the Diavel AMG Special Edition is characterised by an exciting mix of exclusivity and maximum performance. The special model embodies the high standards [...]

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Husqvarna Concept E-go

Husqvarna Concept E-go. Extreme, light, streamlined. This is Husqvarna’s approach to today’s electric motorcycling world. Urban commuting for first-time bikers who can have all the attractive features that a Husqvarna machine boasts: an explosive mix of road, off-road and supermotard experiences. Only 80 kg of pure exhilaration, with an innovative design inspired and derived from [...]

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2012 Suzuki RM-Z250 Unveiled

Suzuki’s 2012 RM-Z250 motocrosser has been unveiled and ready to take on any competition. The 2012 Suzuki RM-Z250 packs a punch with a powerful 249cc, four-stroke engine, lightweight aluminium chassis, Showa suspension and Suzuki’s latest off-road competition technology. Following in the footsteps of its big brother – the championship-winning RM-Z450 – the Suzuki RM-Z250 was [...]

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