2013 Kawasaki KX 250f

It is with great pleasure that Kawasaki releases the new 2013 Kawasaki KX250F motocrosser into the Australian marketplace. Although all new for 2013, the new KX250F is available now at Kawasaki dealerships across Australia at the same 2012 RRP of $10,999.

Major upgrades to the new 2013 KX250F include but are not limited to a new slimmer rider interface and flatter tank-seat line, revised ECU settings and 3x interchangeable EFI couplers with pre-set maps for varying conditions, wider and straighter intake for even higher RPM, revised SFF (Separate Function front Fork), new minimalist shrouds and new factory inspired black rear guard, easier engine tuning capabilities and the same internal engine construction as used by Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki factory racers.

2013 Kawasaki KX 250f

For more information on the new 2013 Kawasaki KX range, visit www.kawasaki.com.au

See the new 2013 Kawasaki KX250F today at your local Kawasaki dealership.

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2011 Kawasaki KX450F & KX250F are finally here!

OzSTOC (Australian Honda ST Owners Group) are having their National Rally on the 13th & 14th of April 2012, it is being held in BlackHeath New South Wales.

Accomodation is available with a number of Motel/Hotel's & Tourist Park being available.

The Blackheath Tourist park is offering a discount for anyone attending the OzSTOC Rally, just pass on the message your attending the rally.

There will be rides, Vendors on show, BBQ's, Dinner's, lots of socializing to be had!.

Get your wheels Serviced and Cleaned
Book your Holiday's
And let's get together for the first ever official Australian St Riders OzSTOC Rally!

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There has never been a motorbike trade show of this size due to the fact that it is so difficult to secure a venue large enough. After gaining the full support of the Ipswich City Council, the event organisers Dom Studin and Daniel Dries secured the largest venue in Queensland by signing a 6 year contract with Queensland Raceway. Event organiser Dom Studin says “this type of event has been a long time coming, we know bike enthusiasts all over Australia have been waiting for this for a while so we are expecting big numbers, we estimate we will see twenty to fifty thousand tickets sold”.

After a few hours at most trade shows there is not much left to do or see, so SPEEDWEEK DOWNUNDER organisers have accommodated for men, women and children by incorporating trade stalls, bike displays, live bands, dyno shootouts, amusement rides, show and shines, promo girls, a modelling competition, Jelly Wrestling, fun games and spectator involvement to create a fun, family festival atmosphere.

This is the only show where you can go and participate in events, test rides, purchase or finance your bike on site, camp with your mates while watching stunt shows and listening to live bands. This show has it all.

The festival will feature bands such as: The Giants featuring Angry Anderson, Black Horse Six, Chasing Sun and Death Valley, combined with entertainment from Showtime FMX and Stuntz Inc featuring Matt Mingay.

You will be able to participate in events such as; Push the Keg, Dirt Drags, Catch the Snag, Go to Whoa, Slow Race, Obstacle Race, Show and Shine, Drags, Burnouts and a Corn Eating Comp.

SPEEDWEEK DOWNUNDER is a festival created to bring bike lovers from all backgrounds together for a fun filled weekend of everything bike related.

For more information please contact event organisers

Dan

Phone: Email: info@speedweekdownunder.com

Dom

Phone: Email:

0401691114

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2012 Triumph Tiger

Triumph Australia can today confirm the retail prices of its new-for-2012 models, the Tiger Explorer and Speed Triple R/ABS, with a focus on offering customers a value for money package with 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 and key features of the new model include the standard fitment of ABS brakes, cruise control, traction control and a durable shaft drive unit.

The Tiger Explorer goes on sale from late May 2012, priced at a very competitive $21790 plus ORC.

Joining the Tiger Explorer in 2012 range is the Speed Triple R/ABS, a premium version of Triumph's iconic Speed Triple. Taking the already class-leading Speed Triple as its base, the R version employs even higher-specification chassis components to take handling to yet another level. With MotoGP developed Ohlins suspension front and rear, Brembo monoblock brakes and lightweight forged aluminium wheels, as well as sporty new colours and graphics and ABS as standard fitment, the Speed Triple R/ABS represents excellent value for money at $21110 plus ORC when it goes on sale from late March 2012.

Triumph Australia's Marketing Manager Mal Jarrett commented, "The Explorer and Speed Triple R/ABS are two excellent new products for 2012, which have been hotly anticipated. Following on from the release of the Tiger 800's in 2011, the Explorer has everyone waiting to see what Triumph has been able to accomplish with the biggest of all its 'Big Cats'. Pricing is very competitive on both the Explorer and Speed Triple R/ABS, and confirms Triumph's commitment to making excellent products while offering great value for money. Interest in the new models since their announcement in November 2011, has been unprecedented, with numerous deposits taken on them sight unseen!"

For more information on Triumph's 2012 range, please visitwww.triumphmotorcycles.com.au

Denny Cox and Tom Pearce all smiles after winning.

Hunter Valley young guns Tom Pearce and Denny Cox stole the show to claim the 2012 Australian Under 16 Speedway Sidecar Championship at Loxford Park, Kurri Kurri on Sunday.

In a battle of the nation’s premier junior Speedway Sidecar riders, it took a brilliant performance from Pearce and Cox in the A Final to better the talented pairings of Victorians Ashley Duncan/Kaleb Kennedy and South Australians Jake Mitchell/Dakota Ballantyne.

Click Here to see video chat with Tom Pearce and Denny Cox.

Mitchell/Ballantyne were the dominant pairing through the heats, scoring a maximum 12 points to book a spot alongside Pearce/Cox in the A Final.

They were joined by Duncan/Kennedy after the duo came through a Run-Off before winning the B Final.

2012 Australian Under 16 Speedway Sidecar Championship

Heat Results: Jake Mitchell/Dakota Ballantyne 12 points; Tom Pearce/Denny Cox 11; Ashley Duncan/Kaleb Kennedy, Jack Gilbert/Alana Cornwell, Brody Eves/Jedd List, Jordan Paver/Emily Seymour 9; Link Stevens/Jack Wheeler 7; Lachlan Schreurs/Hailey Schreurs, Karl Lawler/Jimmy Jones 6; Jordan Stewart/Aden Clare 5; Jackson Bond/Liam Cox 3; Tom Adams/Katelyn Silvy 0.

B Final: Duncan/Kennedy, Gilbert/Cornwell, Paver/Seymour

A Final: Pearce/Cox, Duncan/Kennedy, Mitchell/Ballantyn

Photo Credit: All action Motorsport

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Mildura-based brothers Josh and Brodie Waters captured a double victory for Team Suzuki in the Superbike and Supersport categories at last weekend's final round of the Australian Superbike Championship at Phillip Island in Victoria.

Josh Waters & Troy Herfoss

Former series champion Josh Waters raced to the overall victory in the premier Superbike ranks aboard the Phil Tainton Racing-prepared GSX-R1000.
The 24-year-old finished with 2-1 results in the pair of 12-lap races; however it was the point for winning Superpole qualifying on Saturday that clinched him the overall.

Waters and Wayne Maxwell had a tight tussle in the first race on Sunday, with Maxwell gaining the win by just 0.087 of a second in a photo finish, before Waters bounced back with a comfortable 3.478-second victory in the second outing.

"It was a great weekend and I was able to post the fastest times on both Friday and Saturday," Waters reflected. "In the first race on Sunday I led up until three turns to go, but Maxwell is really strong around there and he outsmarted me for the win.

"In the second race I knew I had to break them at the start and I was able to do that. I ran a lot faster pace and got the job done, so that was a great way to finish off the year for myself and Team Suzuki."

Despite contesting a limited schedule in Australia during 2011, Waters rounded out the championship in fifth position overall after winning four races and two rounds for the year.

Teammate Troy Herfoss scored his second podium in a row with third position overall, the 2010 national Supersport title winner taking out a pair of fourth places for the weekend. The result sealed Herfoss a commendable third in the title chase after a superb rookie Superbike season.

"Mixed weather conditions made it tough, but I'm happy to finish on the podium for the round and more importantly for the championship," 24-year-old Herfoss said. "I accomplished my goal of finishing every race this year and I really wasn't sure I could finish in the top three, to be honest. I'm really happy and I have to say thanks to the team and Suzuki!"

Queenslander Robbie Bugden, three times New Zealand Superbike champion, finished fifth overall in the final round at Phillip Island via 5-6 finishes for the Team Mack Trucks Suzuki satellite squad, resulting in a seventh place finish overall in the Australian Superbike Championship for 2011.

"The race weekend went pretty good even though we experienced mixed conditions during the weekend," Budgen said. "I had some really good races with Troy and Glenn [Allerton], so fifth overall was a fair result. I'm looking forward to having a good go next year but will head back to New Zealand to contest the Superbike Championship first."

Team Suzuki Supersport contender Brodie Waters narrowly missed out on the Australian championship with the GSX-R600, finishing second for the season after claiming the overall round victory at Phillip Island.

Waters, 18, also won the round thanks to scoring pole position, that additional point handing him the overall after taking 1-2 finishes in a pair of breathtaking 12-lap Supersport affairs.

"The weekend started off strong when I was quickest in free practice and then I scored pole position in qualifying," Waters said. "I had good pace in both races, put my head down from the start and pushed as hard as I could. Congratulations to Kevin Curtain for winning the championship and I'm happy that I could come back strong with a win in the last round."

Team Suzuki manager Phil Tainton congratulated the entire team on their results in 2011, proud to finish the season on a high note with wins in both classes. He was also pleased to see both Herfoss and Brodie Waters in the top three of their respective classes for the year.

"Josh was impressive again after we initially had some trouble finding a good setting with the rear shock, but once we had that sorted for Sunday he proved what he could do with a great win in race two," Tainton said.

"For Troy to finish third overall at the final round and in his rookie year overall, that's pretty good going and again shows just how talented he is considering the little experience he has in road racing.

"We went into the final round of the Supersport series 21 points off the series lead, but after Brodie won the first race and we realised he had closed the gap to nine points, it was really exciting. It wasn't to be, but that was the best I have seen him ride and we are extremely happy with him."

The team will now begin making preparations for the upcoming Phillip Island 8 Hour, Australian Endurance Championship, where Team Suzuki will contest both the Superbike and Supersport categories on 2-4 December.

2011 Australian Superbike Championship
Round Eight - Phillip Island, VIC

Superbike Round Results:
1. Joshua WATERS (Team Suzuki) 46
2. Wayne MAXWELL 45
3. Troy HERFOSS (Team Suzuki) 34
4. Glenn ALLERTON 34
5. Robert BUGDEN (Team Mack Trucks Suzuki) 31
6. Craig COXHELL 29
7. Ben HENRY (Suzuki) 25
8. Chris TROUNSON 25
9. Trent GIBSON 22
10. Ralph MAMMOLITI 20

Final Superbike Championship Standings:
1. Glenn ALLERTON 327
2. Jamie STAUFFER 259
3. Troy HERFOSS (Team Suzuki) 257
4. Wayne MAXWELL 255
5. Joshua WATERS (Team Suzuki) 243
6. Craig COXHELL 242
7. Robert BUGDEN (Team Mack Trucks Suzuki) 210
8. Ben ATTARD 196
9. Ben HENRY (Suzuki) 176
10. Cole ODENDAAL 123

Supersport Round Results:
1. Brodie WATERS (Team Suzuki) 46
2. Glenn SCOTT 45
3. Rick OLSON 33
4. Kevin CURTAIN 32
5. Paul YOUNG 32
6. Mitchell CARR 29
7. Aaron GOBERT 29
8. Michael JONES 26
9. Ryan TAYLOR 24
10. Chris QUINN 20

Final Supersport Championship Results:
1. Kevin CURTAIN 187
2. Brodie WATERS (Team Suzuki) 180
3. Aaron GOBERT 160
4. Rick OLSON 158
5. Mitchell CARR 149
6. Christan CASELLA 148
7. Glenn SCOTT 120
8. Nicholas WATERS (Suzuki) 113
9. Chris QUINN 105
10. Andy LAWSON 93

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Procon Maxima BMW's Glenn Allerton, riding the BMW S 1000 RR, is the 2011 ASBK Champion.

After dominating the 2011 Championship from round 1, Allerton endured a tough weekend in Tasmania to come away with the Championship with one round remaining.

Glenn Allerton 2011 ASBK Champ

In Race 1 Glenn worked his way into the lead but was taken down at the hairpin and found himself sliding across the track into the air-fence. He quickly remounted to finish in 9th place. Glenn's body took a nasty knock and there was concern as a championship was on the line.

Glenn was sore and badly bruised but was determined to get the BMW S 1000 RR on to the starting grid. Riding through the pain Glen took a 5th place which was enough the secure the Championship.

"I kept pushing and pushing but in the end held onto 5th, at the end of the race I honestly thought I was a point off taking home the championship but my team let me know I'd done it which was a great feeling," said an exhausted Glenn after he returned triumphantly to his garage.

"So many people in the team have worked hard for this, I have to thank everyone at Procon Maxima BMW for their hard work week in, week out but also all of those people behind the scenes as well that have helped me make the most of this opportunity including BMW Motorrad who have been so supportive" said Glenn.

General Manager BMW Motorrad Australia and New Zealand, Tony Sesto, who was on hand to witness the historic moment, was excited and full of praise for Glenn and the Procon Maxima BMW team.

"It was fantastic to be here in Tasmania with Glenn and the team for this great Championship win. It is the first Aussie title for the BMW S 1000 RR and I congratulate Glenn, Procon Maxima BMW Team Principal Wayne Hepburn and all the team on a magnificent season" said Tony.

The final round of the ASBK at Phillip Island is next weekend (November 18-20) and Glenn is out to show what he can do at the iconic Victorian circuit.

"Next week there is no pressure and I will go out and have some fun and let the BMW S 1000 RR rip" said a tired, sore but contented Glenn Allerton, 2011 ASBK Champion.

Also all smiles after a successful weekend was Coastline BMW's S 1000 RR Prostock rider Linden Magee. With two 2nd places he secured the 2011 Australian Prostock Challenge title. "I am ecstatic," said Linden. "The BMW S 1000 RR is brilliant and thanks to Coastline BMW for the opportunity to ride such an awesome motorcycle"

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Dean Ferris

Monster Energy Kawasaki rider Dean Ferris overcame crashes in the first two Lites races at Sydney Super X at Campbelltown to take a convincing win in the 3^rd and final race on his KX250F. Opens rider Billy Mackenzie worked himself to the front of the pack throughout the majority of his races however crashes were to prevent him from capitalising on his good speed. Under 19’s Kawasaki rider Meghan Rutledge rode well to make the main event where she was involved in a heavy crash with another rider, keeping her out of the points.

With a 3 x 6 lap racing format on the cards for the Lites class at the 3^rd round of the Super X Championship, good starts were a must at Campbelltown. After a tough start in the first race, Dean Ferris was left fighting hard to make up places and unfortunately crashed putting himself mid-pack at race end. Putting that behind him, Ferris got off to great start in the second moto only to be taken out on the first turn, dashing his chances of a good finish. Determined to turn his night around, Ferris nailed the start in the final moto, claiming the hole-shot on his Monster Energy Kawasaki KX250F and checking out to lead the entirety of the race to take the win. Ferris’s 11-14-1 results left him in 7^th for the night.

An optimistic Dean Ferris says, “It’s great to get the race win but it’s really the overall that counts. I think I showed any doubters tonight that I can ride Supercross in both the mud and the dry.”

“My overall results don’t reflect my speed and race wins but I’ve actually won 33% of the final races this series. I’m one of only 3 riders to win a moto. Perhaps better gate picks could’ve helped to avoid first corner carnage and I probably could’ve made a few smarter decisions plus a bit of luck would be good too. I’m looking at changing up my program a bit and get back on track for Mailtand.”

Showing good speed at Campbelltown, Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Billy Mackenzie looked on track for a strong result in the 3^rd round. Another good start for Mackenzie in the first moto meant he was able to find the lead in little time however a small crash was to snatch that lead away leaving Mackenzie in 7^th place. Mackenzie bagged the hole-shot in the second race and led for the majority of the moto before being passed. 2^nd place looked all tied up until a final lap tangle with another rider put Mackenzie off his bike, leaving him in 5^th place. In the final moto, Mackenzie’s bike clicked into neutral on the start straight leaving the Monster Energy Kawasaki rider in last place. Mackenzie fought back to take 12^th place. Mackenzie’s 7-5-12 results left him in 6^th place for the round and 4^th place in the Championship with 2 rounds remaining.

Billy Mackenzie says, “I’m feeling confident with my speed after this round. This was only my second dry Super X meet so I’m still on a learning curve. I know now what I have to work on after seeing the speed of the other guys so I have fresh goals for what I want to achieve from my first full Super X season.”

“The KX450F was getting me off to the best possible starts but this track was a lot more technical than the last dry race I did at Parramatta last year so I learnt a lot and I’m confident to really go for the win now.”

Kawasaki’s Meghan Rutledge crashed hard in Under 19’s practise, with some fearing she had cracked her collarbone. Unperturbed, Rutledge put in a solid performance in her heat race to qualify for the main event where she came out firing. Riding well and on track for a strong finish in the final, disaster struck on the final lap when another rider landed on top of Rutledge in a racing incident on the finish jump. After a few heart-stopping minutes, the gutsy 16 year old got herself back onto her feet to the roar of the crowd. Rutledge was taken to hospital with mild concussion and released the next morning with a clean bill of health and black tyre tracks up her back as a memento.

Billy Mackenzie

Meghan says, “I can’t remember the crash but others have told me that all I wanted to do was get back on my bike and finish the race. When that wasn’t an option I was determined to walk off the track but somehow they tricked me into getting into the race safe buggy, I think maybe my dad pulled rank on me. It was just a racing incident and I’m just relieved that Jake is OK too. I can’t wait to race at Maitland next week”.

Monster Energy Kawasaki Team Manager Troy Carroll says, “It was an up and down night for us. We qualified respectfully on a dry, dusty and technical track. Dean had a bad start in the first and was really unlucky in the second. He came out and won the third moto and we know that that’s something he can do every week, we’ve just had some bad luck but hopefully that can change at Maitland. Billy was very fast this week but came together with some riders and had some crashes. It didn’t go our way. Like I said last week, all we can do is fix the problems and move forward for next weekend. Hopefully Maitland can be a better round for us.”

With overall results so far not reflecting the team’s speed and ability, Monster Energy Kawasaki head to Maitland, NSW this weekend determined to capture that elusive overall round win and add more race wins to their 2011 Super X campaign.

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2011 Australian National Supercross Championship (Round One)
Melbourne (VIC)
22 October 2011

Team Raceline Pirelli Suzuki riders Errol Willis and Joey Savatgy dominated proceedings at the opening round of the 2011 Australasian Supercross Championship held at Melbourne Knights Stadium, Melbourne.

Errol Willis - Suzuki

Despite volatile weather and treacherous track conditions, the Suzuki RM-Z250 mounted team mates were never headed during the Under 19 final, finishing 1 - 2.

Willis, the reigning Australian National Motocross Under 19s Champion, placed second in his heat and grabbed the opportunity in the final by scoring a thrilling victory.

U.S import Savatgy made an impressive debut, dominating his heat race for an easy victory before finishing a close second in the final.

Pro Open rider Lawson Bopping, still in his rookie 450 season, looked fast and aggressive on board his fuel injected RM-Z450.

Finishing first in his heat, his night was cut short after a broken clutch lever ruined his hopes of completing the final.

Round two of the Australasian Supercross Championship will take place at WIN Stadium in Wollongong next Saturday October 29.

CHRIS TISDALE, GENERAL MANAGER, TEAM RACELINE PIRELLI SUZUKI

"The U19s result for the team was a great start. Both Joey and Errol put on an exciting battle. To be honest, I was glad to see them both get over the line after such an intense last lap. It was really disappointing to see Lawson suffer a broken clutch lever after such a strong first heat win. But the conditions were terrible and unfortunately Lawson didn't have luck on his side in the final. He will be one to watch in the next few rounds."

Round 1 2011 Australian Results Championship Results

U19 - Top 10 Championship Standings
1. Errol Willis (Suzuki RM-Z250) 25
2. Joey Savatgy (Suzuki RM-Z250) 22
3. Matthew Phillips 20
4. Corey Lucas 18
5. Geran Stapleton 16
6. Jake Williams 15
7. Jay Wilson 14
8. Tristen Cachia 13
9. Jarrad Davis 12
10. Kale Makeham 11

OPEN - Top 10 Championship Standings
1. Tye SIMMONDS: 25
2. Billy MACKENZIE: 22
3. Ryan MARMONT: 20
4. Cheyne BOYD: 18
5. Dan MCCOY: (Suzuki RM-Z450) 16
6. Michael PHILLIPS: 15
7. Todd WATERS: 14
8. Jay MARMONT: 13
9. Daniel REARDON: 11
10. Jake MOSS: 12
Lawson Bopping DNF

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- In partnership with the ATV Promoters Group (ATVPG), the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is pleased to announce the schedule for the 2012 AMA ATV Motocross National Championship Series, presented by DWT. The 10-round series will kick off March 24-25 at Millcreek in Pell City, Ala., and wrap up Aug. 11-12 at the Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn.

"The 2011 AMA ATV Motocross National Championship Series, presented by DWT, once again offered up the most exciting ATV motocross racing on the planet," said AMA Director of Racing Joe Bromley. "We anticipate no less from the 2012 campaign, and are looking forward to another thrilling season."

The AMA ATV Motocross National Championship Series was launched in 1985. It annually draws the top racers, teams and sponsors in ATV competition, making it America's largest and longest-running ATV national motocross series. In addition to the AMA Pro Racing champions, the series also crowns AMA ATV amateur national motocross champions for riders of all backgrounds and skill levels in 38 classes.

"The ATVPG is excited to announce the ATVMX schedule dates for 2012," said Director of ATVPG Sam Gammon. "We feel that next year's schedule presents a new factor of excitement with the addition of the Ballance night race and also caters to the current ATVMX rider base."

In addition to national recognition, the series offers regional honors to riders who compete in all the rounds in their region. The North and South Challenges are designed to accommodate racers unable to contest the entire series but still commit to all the events in their region.

The full series schedule is included below. Updates and more information can be found at ATVMotocross.com.

The AMA ATV Motocross Championship Series, presented by DWT, is one of several national championship series and grand championship events sanctioned by the AMA. Other AMA-sanctioned national championship series include the AMA Rekluse National Enduro Championship Series, presented by Moose Racing; the AMA Kenda National Hare & Hound National Championship Series; the Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series; the AMA/NATC MotoTrials National Championship Series; the Geico Powersports AMA Endurocross National Championship Series; the AMA Arenacross National Championship Series; the AMA ATV Hare Scrambles National Championship Series; and the AMA ATV Extreme Dirt Track National Championship Series.

2012 AMA ATV Motocross National Championship Series presented by DWT

March 24-25: Millcreek, Pell City, Ala.

April 21-22: Muddy Creek, Blountville, Tenn.

May 5-6: Budds Creek, Mechanicsville, Md.

May 19-20: Sunset Ridge, Walnut, Ill.

June 2-3: Ballance MX, Oakland, Ky.

June 16-17: High Point, Mount Morris, Pa.

June 30-July 1: Sunday Creek, Millfield, Ohio

July 14-15: Unadilla, New Berlin, N.Y.

July 28-29: RedBud, Buchanan, Mich.

Aug. 11-12: Loretta Lynn Ranch, Hurricane Mills, Tenn.

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