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InsureMyRide Melbourne Enduro-X set for Calder Park
Competition 9 Jan 2013

InsureMyRide Melbourne Enduro-X set for Calder Park

The countdown is on as Melbourne’s Calder Park Raceway prepares for the year's first major event on the 2013 calendar, the InsureMyRide Melbourne Enduro-X on Sunday, 3 February.

Monster Energy Kawasaki Australia to remain on KYB for 2013
Competition 9 Jan 2013

Monster Energy Kawasaki Australia to remain on KYB for 2013

Monster Energy Kawasaki Australia will continue to use KYB suspension on 2013, planning to develop the brand new PSF (Pneumatic Spring Fork) system that comes standard on the latest production KX450F.

Pain captures overall lead during Dakar Rally Stage 4
Competition 9 Jan 2013

Pain captures overall lead during Dakar Rally Stage 4

Stage four of the gruelling 2013 Dakar Rally is has now been completed, with a swing in the leader board taking place due to standout performances from a selection of competitors.

Millsaps to maintain work ethic following surprise A1 victory
Competition 8 Jan 2013

Millsaps to maintain work ethic following surprise A1 victory

Surprise Anaheim 1 winner Davi Millsaps will spend this week soaking up the taste of victory, but knows he needs to keep working hard in a bid to challenge for the Monster Energy Supercross, an FIM World Championship, title.

López wins Dakar Rally Stage 3, Despres takes the overall lead
Competition 8 Jan 2013

López wins Dakar Rally Stage 3, Despres takes the overall lead

Francisco López wins his eighth Dakar stage as pre-race favourite Despres takes over at the front.

Stewart to undergo scans this week on Anaheim knee injury
Competition 8 Jan 2013

Stewart to undergo scans this week on Anaheim knee injury

Yoshimura Suzuki's James Stewart will undergo scans this week to find out the extent of his knee injury suffered in the final stages of practice at Anaheim 1's Monster Energy Supercross opener on Saturday.

Australia's Fish shines in early stages of 2013 Dakar Rally
Competition 7 Jan 2013

Australia's Fish shines in early stages of 2013 Dakar Rally

The grueling 2013 Dakar Rally is in full-swing with stages one and two now in the books, Australia's Matt Fish has been impressive in these early stages finding himself ranked just outside of the top five overall.

Reed reflects on fourth at Anaheim to commence 2013 season
Competition 7 Jan 2013

Reed reflects on fourth at Anaheim to commence 2013 season

TwoTwo Motorsports' Chad Reed will maintain his focus on the 2013 Monster Energy Supercross, an FIM World Championship, title following a steady fourth place finish at Anaheim 1's season opener over the weekend.

Millsaps races to first 2013 US Supercross win in A1 thriller
Competition 7 Jan 2013

Millsaps races to first 2013 US Supercross win in A1 thriller

Rockstar Energy Racing's Davi Millsaps has captured an upset Anaheim 1 win.

ESPN to air 11 American Supercross rounds live in Australia for 2013
Competition 21 Dec 2012

ESPN to air 11 American Supercross rounds live in Australia for 2013

ESPN Australia will air 11 of 17 Monster Energy Supercross, an FIM World Championship, rounds live during the 2013 season.

Townley optimistic following initial 2013 Honda CRF450R testing
Competition 21 Dec 2012

Townley optimistic following initial 2013 Honda CRF450R testing

Former world champion Ben Townley has expressed his satisfaction with Honda's all-new 2013 model CRF450R following his initial test session of the bike in Australia this month.

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.