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Complete rider line-up confirmed for Troy Bayliss Classic in January
Competition 21 Dec 2012

Complete rider line-up confirmed for Troy Bayliss Classic in January

The final three riders have been confirmed for the Pixado Troy Bayliss Classic, with two of the biggest names in road racing, and Australia’s most decorated dirt track racer confirmed for the 19 January event at Taree Motorcycle Club.

International career a realistic goal for KTM's Waters
Competition 20 Dec 2012

International career a realistic goal for KTM's Waters

Current Australian motocross number two Todd Waters is certain that the current crop of rising domestic racers have what it takes to perform on the world stage.

Grabham and KTM Australia commit to two-year Dakar assault
Competition 20 Dec 2012

Grabham and KTM Australia commit to two-year Dakar assault

In a comeback which has already defied the odds, one of Australia’s most decorated off-road racers Ben Grabham will realise a major career ambition when he rolls off the start line of the 2013 Dakar Rally on 5 January.

Simmonds relocating to Newcastle in bid for 2013 turnaround
Competition 20 Dec 2012

Simmonds relocating to Newcastle in bid for 2013 turnaround

Tye Simmonds will relocate to team owner Craig Anderson's residence in Newcastle as he prepares for the 2013 season with Anderson's Berry Sweet/Lucas Oil/Yamaha team.

Payton planning full time 450 program for 2014 season
Competition 19 Dec 2012

Payton planning full time 450 program for 2014 season

After decades of dominance with his 250-only Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki powerhouse team, Mitch Payton has revealed plans to introduce a full time 450 program for 2014.

Coppins commences his next chapter with JCR Yamaha team
Competition 19 Dec 2012

Coppins commences his next chapter with JCR Yamaha team

Retired Australian Motocross Champion Josh Coppins has confirmed he will take over Yamaha's factory motocross operation in New Zealand for 2013, working closely with his former Australian CDR Yamaha team.

Yamaha King of the Enduro X scheduled for Gillman next year
Competition 18 Dec 2012

Yamaha King of the Enduro X scheduled for Gillman next year

The Yamaha King of the Enduro X is a recipe for action and excitement, scheduled for 27 April 2013 at Gillman Speedway in South Australia.

MotoOnline.com.au's annual Moto Awards to be announced Friday
Competition 17 Dec 2012

MotoOnline.com.au's annual Moto Awards to be announced Friday

MotoOnline.com.au's annual Moto Awards will be announced this Friday, 21 December, showcasing the highs, lows, and everything in between witnessed during season 2012.

Troy Bayliss Classic tickets now available online
Competition 17 Dec 2012

Troy Bayliss Classic tickets now available online

Tickets to the new marquee event on the Australian motorcycle calendar, the Pixado Troy Bayliss Classic, are now available to buy online.

Arbon on the search for 2013 MX Nationals contract
Competition 14 Dec 2012

Arbon on the search for 2013 MX Nationals contract

South Australian Luke Arbon is facing 2013 on the sidelines after parting ways with Craig Anderson's Berry Sweet/Lucas Oil Yamaha team.

MA's 2013 Manual of Motorcycle Sport now online
General 13 Dec 2012

MA's 2013 Manual of Motorcycle Sport now online

Motorcycling Australia has announced that the 2013 Manual of Motorcycle Sport (MoMS) is now available on their website for viewing.

KTM to release US-only factory edition 450 SX-F again
Competition 13 Dec 2012

KTM to release US-only factory edition 450 SX-F again

Following their 2012 KTM factory edition release of the 450 SX-F, the Austrian manufacturer have announced they will once again do the same for 2013 with their premier class weapon.

Rookie Gibbs eyes MX1 top five as part of all-new KTM team
Competition 13 Dec 2012

Rookie Gibbs eyes MX1 top five as part of all-new KTM team

Kirk Gibbs has his sights set on the top five finishes as he prepares to enter his rookie year in the premier MX1 class as part of KTM's all-new factory effort for 2013.

Exclusive - Todd Waters speaks out about 2013 KTM deal
Competition 12 Dec 2012

Exclusive - Todd Waters speaks out about 2013 KTM deal

Waters speaks out about his signing with KTM for the 2013 MX Nationals.

Australian Off-Road Championship calendar breaks cover
Competition 12 Dec 2012

Australian Off-Road Championship calendar breaks cover

The 2013 Australian Off-Road Championship (AORC) calendar has been released by Motorcycling Australia this week as the upcoming season fast approaches.

Anderson's team to focus solely on Simmonds next season
Competition 12 Dec 2012

Anderson's team to focus solely on Simmonds next season

As the Berry Sweet/Lucas Oil/Yamaha team prepares for the 2013 season, team owner Craig Anderson has revealed that new recruit Tye Simmonds will be their sole focus throughout the upcoming motocross and supercross series'.

Manjimup 15,000 moved one week later for 2013 event in WA
Competition 11 Dec 2012

Manjimup 15,000 moved one week later for 2013 event in WA

The Manjimup 15,000 will be hosted on a new date in 2013, one week later than its traditional date on 7-9 June.

Miller added to 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship
Competition 11 Dec 2012

Miller added to 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship

MX Sports Pro Racing and Alli Sports, a division of the NBC Sports Group, announce that the state-of-the-art Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah, will become the 11th stop on the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.

2013 Motorcycling Australia Provisional National Calendar released
Competition 11 Dec 2012

2013 Motorcycling Australia Provisional National Calendar released

The 2013 Motorcycling Australia Provisional National Calendar has been released, with dates confirmed for several of the major national series and Australian championships.

Lee Hogan's BCP Elite squad officially announced
Competition 11 Dec 2012

Lee Hogan's BCP Elite squad officially announced

The all-new seven-rider BCP Elite squad, led by head coach/director Lee Hogan and sports physiotherapist Jon Park, has been officially announced in preparation for the 2013 season.

Byrne's BTO Sports team gains factory KTM support
Competition 10 Dec 2012

Byrne's BTO Sports team gains factory KTM support

Team BTO Sports has announced they will be receiving factory support from KTM for 2013, the Austrian manufacturer is the team's first-ever form of OEM support since it's inception.

Discount Tire/America's Tire returns with TwoTwo for 2013
General 10 Dec 2012

Discount Tire/America's Tire returns with TwoTwo for 2013

Discount Tire/America’s Tire will continue as an integral sponsor of Chad Reed’s TwoTwo Motorsports team into 2013 as the decorated Australian racer chases more championship success.

Weimer to wear Bell Helmets during 2013 American season
Competition 6 Dec 2012

Weimer to wear Bell Helmets during 2013 American season

Monster Energy Kawasaki standout Jake Weimer will be lining up with new confidence next season as Bell has added him to their roster of American supercross and motocross riders for the 2013 campaign.

Rutledge rounds out 2012 season with Geneva SX victory
Competition 6 Dec 2012

Rutledge rounds out 2012 season with Geneva SX victory

Meghan Rutledge has capped off a stellar 2012 season with an impressive victory at the Geneva Supercross in Switzerland amongst a stacked field of the world's best in women's motocross.

Phillips heading to World Enduro with CH Racing Husqvarna
Competition 6 Dec 2012

Phillips heading to World Enduro with CH Racing Husqvarna

It has been announced that Matthew Phillips will compete on the World Enduro Championship circuit for 2013 aboard the CH Racing Husqvarna team.

Youthstream continues to target Australia for future GP
Competition 5 Dec 2012

Youthstream continues to target Australia for future GP

In a bid to further expand the reaches of the FIM Motocross World Championship, Youthstream are targeting Australia, amongst other countries, for a future grand prix event to add into the schedule.

Yamaha supports 2013 Harvey Fresh Australian 4 Day Enduro
Competition 5 Dec 2012

Yamaha supports 2013 Harvey Fresh Australian 4 Day Enduro

Following the great success of their riders at the 2012 Australian 4 Day Enduro (A4DE) in Victoria, Yamaha Motorcycles have committed to a platinum sponsorship deal for the 2013 A4DE in Harvey, Western Australia.

Serco Yamaha confirms Styke and Clout for 2013 team
Competition 5 Dec 2012

Serco Yamaha confirms Styke and Clout for 2013 team

Serco Yamaha Metal Mulisha Racing have confirmed via social networking that Luke Styke and Luke Clout will be once again joining the Serco squad for heading into the 2013 season.

Full Force CarsRus Racing's Dean Porter finishes 2012 on top
Competition 4 Dec 2012

Full Force CarsRus Racing's Dean Porter finishes 2012 on top

Full Force CarsRus Racing's Dean Porter finished off a great year with three wins at the Byford Arenacross last weekend.

Former U19s champion Willis continues search for 2013 seat
Competition 4 Dec 2012

Former U19s champion Willis continues search for 2013 seat

Just 12 months ago, Errol Willis was regarded as one of the sport's leading rising stars, fresh from dominating the 2011 Under 19s titles for Raceline Pirelli Suzuki.