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Shannons latest competition will see the winner receive an Indian Motorcycle 101 Scout and a trip to Germany and Belgium. In Germany, the winner and a guest will experience a taxi lap of the legendary Nü rburgring race circuit in a Porsche GT3 RS, while in Belgium, they’ll attend the Fanatec GT World Challenge powered by AWS race at the Crowdstrike 24 Hours of Spa. Entry to BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche museums are also included in the 13-day European trip. The 101 Scout on offer is part of Indian’s all-new Scout lineup for 2025 that upsizes the 1133cc v-twin to 1250cc, with a power hike to 82kW (111hp) in the 101 Scout. Other features on the 2025 101 Scout include adjustable suspension, Brembo brakes, full LED lighting, traction control, cruise…

While Bonovo Action BMW will end their time in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) at the end of this season, one of their riders has secured a ride for 2025. Garrett Gerloff has signed with Kawasaki Puccetti Racing for next year, replacing Tito Rabat. Additionally, Kawasaki Puccetti Racing, who are one of the independent teams on the WorldSBK grid, will become the ‘official’ Kawasaki entry next season. This follows the Kawasaki Racing Team’s rebranding as Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team, which will come into effect in 2025. Gerloff will go to Kawasaki Puccetti Racing after two seasons with Bonovo Action BMW and three with GRT Yamaha WorldSBK before that. To date, the American’s best race results have been on the Yamaha with six podiums, but no wins. On the…

Is there room in the LAMS market for another sportsbike? Aprilia thinks so, having just launched their RS 457 in Australia. Announced last year and previewed a few months back, the RS 457 is a premium product for the learner rider - and priced accordingly - but it justifies its pricing with a lot of features for the money. Aprilia say the RS 457 has been created for a new, younger generation of riders, hence the LAMS eligibility. The new model just scrapes into being learner legal, though, as its 457cc parallel twin delivers 35kW in a machine weighing just 175kg wet (159kg dry). Carrying the ‘RS’ name – as seen on the RSV4 and RS 660 – means the RS 457 has a lineage to maintain. That includes the…

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The covers have come off Royal Enfield’s latest model – the Guerrilla 450 - and orders are open ahead of Australian delivery. A model that Royal Enfield are calling ‘the return of the real roadster’, the Guerrilla 450 takes the engine and several of the cycle parts from the Himalayan 450 and wraps them in a new skin that has little of the “retro” DNA that’s defined many of Royal Enfield’s past models. The shared componentry can be explained by the fact that the two models were actually developed alongside each other, it just so happens that the Himalayan came to market first. Just as the Scram 411 was a road-biased companion to the old Himalayan, the Guerrilla 450 is the “city” version of the new Himalayan, although it’s arguably…

The Ducati Ride Experience (DRE) adventure travel programme for Ducatisti that’s been a hit in Europe is coming to Australasia, with the very first ‘Ducati Xpeditions’ ride event to be held in New Zealand this December. Exclusive to Ducati adventure bike owners (Multistrada 950, Multistrada 1260 and DesertX), Ducati Xpeditions is a three-day event, from 6 to 8 December, in the Central Otago region of New Zealand’s South Island. Each day will involve around 300km of riding through spectacular scenery, allowing you to experience your Ducati adventure bike in the type of riding environments it was designed for. Led by Ducati Adventure Specialist, Nick Selleck, the ride will start at Mount Cook and transit through Alexandria before finishing in spectacular Queenstown. Planned and pre-ridden, each day’s route is suitable for…

The Idemitsu Asia Talent Cup (ATC) has released its list of riders that have been invited to take part in selection for the 2025 edition of the junior development series. The selection event at Sepang will see 100 invited riders from Asia, the subcontinent and Oceania pared back to 20, plus reserves, for next year’s ATC. A comprehensive promotion campaign, in collaboration with key partners and circuits, saw 400 teenage riders from nearly 20 countries apply to the ATC this year. Analysis of their applications by the ATC Selection Committee saw this number cut to 100 for the selection event, which will be held at the Sepang kart track on 29-30 October. Of the riders invited to selection, Thailand had the largest representation with 31, followed by Malaysia with 14,…

The 2024 MotoGP World Championship is far from over and looks like it may go down to the wire again. That means there’ll be plenty to play for at the Qatar Airways Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, which is scheduled for 18-20 October at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. We’ll see Aussies in action across all classes this year, represented by Jack Miller (MotoGP), Senna Agius (Moto2), Joel Kelso and Jacob Roulstone (both Moto3). Will the Aussie contingent shine in their home round? Will there be another debut victor this year? Will the Australian round prove pivotal in the 2024 championship? You’ll have to get to Phillip Island this October and find out! New attractions at this year’s Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix include an indoor Beer Hall and the Trackside…

A Ducati with a strong Aussie connection recently sold at auction in the UK, setting a new record price for the marque, as well as one of the higher prices achieved by any motorcycle at auction. The bike in question, a Ducati Desmosedici GP7 from the 2007 MotoGP season, was joined by a Desmosedici GP3 from 2003 and other machines with racing pedigree at the Iconic Auctioneers sale in the UK, held on 25 August as part of the Silverstone Festival. What made the GP7 special, apart from its record-setting price, is that it was one of the bikes ridden by Casey Stoner to the 2007 MotoGP World Championship – his and Ducati’s first. Stoner had stepped up to the premier class the year before with LCR Honda, while Ducati…

Quelling speculation that he may switch teams or even retire, Alvaro Bautista has re-signed with the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team for the 2025 World Superbike Championship season. The new deal will extend the Spaniard’s time with the factory Ducati WorldSBK team to six years. “I am thrilled to continue another season with Ducati, with Aruba and with this beautiful team that represents a family to me,” Bautista said. “I feel physically and mentally perfect, and I am sure I can still be very competitive. Furthermore, there is an extraordinary relationship with everyone, from the mechanics to the management, to the sponsors, which is why I am even happier. “I want to thank Ducati, Aruba, Stefano Cecconi, Daniele Casolari and Serafino Foti for their trust in me. I hope I…

Even before his first year in the Moto3 World Championship has been completed, Australia’s Jacob Roulstone has signed on for a second season in the junior GP category, inking a new deal with Red Bull GasGas Tech3 in August. The 19-year-old from Jamberoo, NSW, made his Moto3 debut with Red Bull GasGas Tech3 this year after an international career that started with the Idemitsu Asia Talent Cup in 2019 and extended through the FIM European Talent Cup, Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup and FIM Junior GP World Championship. As of the Misano round, Roulstone’s best result in his rookie Moto3 season has been eighth, achieved at CotA and Catalunya, with two other Top 10 finishes at Lusail and Mugello. After 13 rounds, he’s 15th in the championship and third in…

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ACT ACT MOTORCYCLE CLUB The Club caters for riders aged 4 to not out; for beginners, weekend warriors, club racers and Pro's. We got riders regularly racing in their fifties! Meetings held 1st Wednesday of every month. All club meetings are held at the Roos Club in Queanbeyan 6pm Website: www.actmcc.com P.O. Box 3150, Manuka, ACT, 2603 (Membership Officer) Ph: 0418 633 447 AUSTRALIAN ARIEL REGISTER A National Association of Ariel owners and enthusiasts. Quarterly mag, annual National Rally. Website: www.australian-ariel-register.com 180 Kosciusko Ave, Palmerston, ACT, 2913 Col Hill (Secretary) Ph: 02 6242 0495, secretary@australian-ariel-register.com CANBERRA BRANCH OF BIKES AUSTRALIA We're looking for new members in the ACT region. If you're into bikes (2wheels and a motor) give us a call. ACT Badge Ph: 02 6258 4811 CANBERRA DISTRICT DUCATI CLUB For Italian motorcyclists…