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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.

MXTV to air second Christmas Special episode tonight
General 13 Dec 2012

MXTV to air second Christmas Special episode tonight

Following the success of MXTV’s Christmas Special last week, the boys are back to do it all again tonight with the next installment of Australia's favourite dirt bike TV show.

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.

Husqvarna appoint Graeme Boyd Motorcycles in Newcastle
General 12 Dec 2012

Husqvarna appoint Graeme Boyd Motorcycles in Newcastle

Paul Feeney Group has officially announced Graeme Boyd Motorcycles as the new Husqvarna motorcycles dealer in the Newcastle region of New South Wales.

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.

Next year's New Zealand Farm Jam dates announced
General 10 Dec 2012

Next year's New Zealand Farm Jam dates announced

New Zealand's Farm Jam organisers have announced 23 February 2013 as the date for next year’s instalment of the epic action-sports event and are calling for expressions of interest from international riders.

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.

MXTV announces three-show Christmas Special on Channel 74
General 6 Dec 2012

MXTV announces three-show Christmas Special on Channel 74

Melbourne-based television program MXTV has announced that it will air a Christmas Special over the next couple of weeks on free to air channel 74 4ME.

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.

Motorcycle Expo makes a massive impact in Melbourne
General 5 Dec 2012

Motorcycle Expo makes a massive impact in Melbourne

The Australian Motorcycle Expo’s return to Melbourne was met with an exceptional response from visitors and exhibitors alike with just on 20,000 two-wheel enthusiasts passing through the doors over a bumper three-day period.

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.

Moto Poll - Preferred MotoOnline content for 2013?
General 4 Dec 2012

Moto Poll - Preferred MotoOnline content for 2013?

MotoOnline.com.au's latest Moto Poll has been uploaded onto the site, asking visitors for your feedback on our leading content next year.

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.

Lee Hogan's BCP to expand WA coaching program in 2013
General 4 Dec 2012

Lee Hogan's BCP to expand WA coaching program in 2013

Lee Hogan’s Honda BCP Coaching Program is planning on expanding it’s coaching commitment to Western Australia for 2013 in what is already a high priority state for the company.

100% welcomes Marvin Musquin to the 2013 team
General 3 Dec 2012

100% welcomes Marvin Musquin to the 2013 team

100% has added Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Marvin Musquin to their team of athletes for 2013, the newly formed partnership comes as the former MX2 FIM World Motocross champion prepares for the upcoming 2013 AMA supercross season.

World champions crowned in 2013 FIM Gala Ceremony
General 3 Dec 2012

World champions crowned in 2013 FIM Gala Ceremony

More than five hundred guests packed into the prestigious ‘Salle des Etoiles’ room of the Sporting Monte-Carlo for the 2012 FIM Gala Ceremony where the FIM World Champions received their respective awards.

American SX round at Dodger Stadium switched to Anaheim
Competition 3 Dec 2012

American SX round at Dodger Stadium switched to Anaheim

Feld Motor Sports has announced that due to improvements that the Los Angeles Dodgers intend to make to Dodger Stadium during the offseason, the 2013 Los Angeles Monster Energy AMA Supercross round will now move to Anaheim's Angel Stadium.

Blose and Nicoletti sign for N-Fab TiLUBE Yamaha team
Competition 3 Dec 2012

Blose and Nicoletti sign for N-Fab TiLUBE Yamaha team

Phil Nicoletti and Chris Blose will join the newly formed N-Fab TiLUBE Yamaha team in their two-rider premier 450 class program for 2013.