Category: "Motorcycle News"

Fireblade Release Is Near

Australian motorcycle riders are still waiting to see what Honda can produce with the 2012 Fireblade and as it stands we are all still waiting. But come February we will wait no more. Due for Australian release in early February, the 2012 CBR1000RR will impress riders with advanced technology and even greater performance. Honda claims [...]

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Venues Revealed for 2012 MX Nationals

Williams Event Management has announced the venues that will make up the 10-round MX Nationals, Australian Motocross Championship, in 2012. After releasing the provisional dates and states in November, WEM has now officially confirmed the event locations, spanning across five states for this year as the series returns to Western Australia. “We are very excited [...]

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Factory Tips for Up and Coming

The Yamaha Factory Racing duo of Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies shared some of their valuable knowledge with up and coming racers in the Indonesian Yamaha R Series Cup as part of a unique Yamaha Coaching Clinic. The MotoGP stars gave tips on rider positioning, cornering and overtaking to the delighted local riders. Following the [...]

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Team Suzuki Lines Up

As the 2012 Australian Superbike Championship (ASBK) comes ever closer to the first race of the season, teams are naming their rider lineups and it is looking like a great season ahead. 2009 series champion Josh Waters will once again compete in the premier Superbike ranks aboard the Phil Tainton Racing-prepared 2012 model Suzuki GSX-R1000 [...]

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AARK Racing Rider Decided

AARK Racing has announced that their new rider for the 2012 Australian Super Bike Championship. Mitchell Carr will be racing a Triumph Daytona 675R in the ASBK Supersport rounds, and all the Formula extreme rounds that do not clash, for the 2012 calendar year. Mitchell had a mixed season in 2011 but was always in [...]

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Gold Coast Gears up for Leisure Expo

Motorcycle, scooter and PWC enthusiasts have just over a month to wait until the highly-anticipated Australian Motorcycle Expo, presented by QBE, opens at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. From February 17-19 the central Broadbeach venue will be packed to capacity with the latest leisure and commuting craft for the land and water from [...]

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New Triumph’s for Australia

Triumph Australia has confirmed pricing of their new-for-2012 models, the Tiger Explorer and Speed Triple R/ABS, with a focus on offering high-specifications for competitive prices. The Tiger Explorer is Triumph’s first entry into the premium adventure touring sector and features a class leading specification as standard. The all-new 1215cc three-cylinder powerplant delivers a best-in-class engine [...]

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Surprise Pricing for S 1000 RR

With the 2012 BMW S 1000 RR due for sale in February, BMW Motorrad have announced that the price will not increased from last year.  The new 2012 BMW S 1000 RR will sell for $22,290*. Included as standard are Race ABS, Dynamic Traction Control and Quick Shift. The second generation 2012 BMW S 1000 [...]

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Brand New DR650SE Hits Aussie Trails

A new year brings a brand new look for the latest version of the street-legal trail bike, the Suzuki DR650SE, which has landed down under. The reliable Suzuki DR650SE is now available in a distinctive all-new Solid Iron Grey colour scheme as well as the classic White colour scheme. Giving riders plenty of low-to-mid range [...]

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Honda’s Economical CB125E

One of the latest editions to Honda’s two wheel line up it’s the entry level CB125E. The CBE125E is economical, reliable, fuel efficient and a two wheeled machine. With a 124cc, air-cooled, single cylinder engine, this heritage styled power pack is ideal for quick trips around town, runs to uni or day trips to the [...]

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