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2012 Suzuki Hyabusa 1300

2012 Suzuki Hyabusa 1300

The 2012 model of Australia's most popular, high-powered sport tourer motorcycle, the Suzuki Hayabusa has touched down in Australia.more »

2011 Suzuki GSR750 preview

2011 Suzuki GSR750 preview

The 2011 Suzuki GSR750 is a new entry in the street fighter category and is sure to shake up the market.more »

2011 Harley-Davidson XR1200X

2011 Harley-Davidson XR1200X

The second edition of Harley's 1200X sportster is squarely aimed at the US domestic market (having been trialled this year as an export model).more »

2011 Triumph Sprint GT

2011 Triumph Sprint GT

Triumph is reviving (in spirit at least) the old Sprint ST in a sleeker, faster, more upmarket model called the Sprint GT.more »

2011 Yamaha Stryker

2011 Yamaha Stryker

The new Stryker from Star Motorcycles is described as the coolest bike to roll off the assembly line since the Raider.more »

2011 Kawasaki Z750R

2011 Kawasaki Z750R

Kawasaki has given European motoring writers a sneak preview of next year's sporty super-naked Z750R.more »

How to be a good pillion passenger

How to be a good pillion passenger

Been invited out for a ride on the back of a motorbike? Other half just bought a bike and pestering you to come riding them with? We show you how to stay safe and be a "good" pillion passenger.more »

World's most powerful scooter?

World's most powerful scooter?

It seems that the scooter world is moving into a power craze with the announcement of the Gilera GP 800, an 850cc V-twin-engined scooter that will most likely become the the world’s fastest scooter when it hits showroom floors a year from now.more »

Children as motorcycle passengers

Children as motorcycle passengers

Is it ok to take a child as a pillion passenger on a motorcycle? Well, the rules vary from State to State but are gradually becoming more uniform. We explore the rules for each State of Australia.more »

Welcome to Bikes on Show

Tag: All, Australia, CDATA, Motorcycle, Other, XML

Motorcycle forum, biker community and motorbike news

If this is the first time you have logged into Bikes on Show, we're very pleased to welcome you to our biker-to-biker forum. We try hard to keep it friendly and relevant to bikers where ever they come from, but do keep in mind that our primary audience is in Australia, so some posts may be region-specific. Read more »

Best motorbike wallpaper backgrounds for your PC!

Posted on 09. Jul, 2010 by webmaster Tag: I want to buy a bike!, CDATA, Computer wallpaper, Ducati, Graphical user interface, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, Other, Suzuki, Yamaha

These images are sized to work as backgrounds on your PC desktop. Just click on the image (a full size version will open in a new window) then right-click in the image and "set as background". Bingo, a fantastic motorbike picture as your desktop background! Too easy...

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Australian Honda Owners National Rally 2012

Posted on 25. Jan, 2012 by webmaster Tag: AMP Energy, Australia, Australian Honda ST Owners Group, CDATA, Facebook, Honda, http://www.facebook.com/OzSTOC, New South Wales, Other, Queensland, Rallying, World Wide Web, www.ozstoc.comTwitter, XML
13 Apr 2012
14 Apr 2012
Australia/Queensland

Photo from Queensland RTE group

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. Read more »

2012 Suzuki Hyabusa 1300

Tag: All, Australia, Australia, Contact Details, Hayabusa, Other, Space exploration, Suzuki, Suzuki, Suzuki B-King, Suzuki Hayabusa, www.suzuki.com.au
2012 Suzuki Hyabusa 1300
The 2012 model of Australia's most popular, high-powered sport tourer motorcycle, the Suzuki Hayabusa has touched down in Australia.

2012 candy red HyabusaThe 2012 model of Australia's most popular, high-powered sport tourer motor

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Recall: Triumph Daytona 675

Posted on 25. Oct, 2011 by Tezza Tag: Motorbike recall notices, British brands, CDATA, Contact Details, Daytona, Florida, Other, productTriumph dealersSupplierTriumph Australia Pty, Triumph, Triumph, Triumph Australia Pty Ltd, Triumph Daytona 675, www.triumphmotorcycles.com.au/triumph-world/find-a-dealer, XML

Triumph Australia Pty Ltd—Triumph Daytona 675 Motorcycle

PRA number: 2011/12881
Date created: 24th October 2011

Product information

Product description

Daytona 675 motorcycle

Identifying features

Recall number: 433
Target number: 275


What are the hazards?

The engine may stall during operation.

What are the defects?

The evaporative valve purge harness may not be secured properly and could lead to the harness becoming damaged. Read more »

Recall: Yamaha VMAX 1700 (2009-2010)

Posted on 25. Oct, 2011 by Tezza Tag: Motorbike recall notices, 02 9827 7500, ATVs, Audio engineering, CDATA, Consumer electronics, Contact Details, Manufacturing, Motorcycling, Other, productYamaha dealersSupplierYamaha Motor Australia Pty, www.yamaha-motor.com.au/dealers/all, Yamaha, Yamaha, Yamaha Corporation, Yamaha Motor Australia Pty Ltd, Yamaha Motor Company, Yamaha V-Max

Yamaha Motor Australia Pty Ltd—Yamaha VMAX1700

PRA number: 2011/12879
Date created: 24th October 2011

Product information

Product description

VMAX1700 (2009-2010)

Identifying features

Recall reference number: OP/VMAX
VIN range:
RP214-0000006 to RP214-0000213
Target number: 119


What are the hazards?

The engine may seize and the operator may not be able to restart the motor. Read more »

Bairnsdale Toyrun

Posted on 20. Oct, 2011 by davetomo Tag: (03) 5152 6258, Australia, Bairnsdale, Victoria, Bruthen, Victoria, CDATA, Contact Details, Geography of Australia, Gippsland, Howitt, Lakes Entrance, Victoria, Nowa Nowa, Victoria, Other, Queensland, Salvation Army, www.bairnsdaletoyrun.com.au
11 Dec 2011 10:30
11 Dec 2011 10:30
Australia/Queensland

Sunday December 11th 2011 Meet at Howitt Park (big slide) At 10.30am Toy Run times: Assemble at Howitt Park (big slide) at 10.30am-11.00am. Leave at 11.30 sharp. Arrive at Bruthen 11.55pm to pick up more riders. Depart Bruthen at 12.05pm . Arrive at Nowa Nowa at 12.30pm to pick up more riders. Depart Nowa Nowa 12.40pm. Arrive in Lakes Entrance at Apex Park 1.05pm to pick up more riders. Depart Lakes Entrance at 1.20pm Arrive in Bairnsdale at 1.50pm Ride through town to the roundabout at the RSL then back into Read more »

Motorbike Riders Unite - Ride Beyond the Trauma

Posted on 12. Sep, 2011 by Poddy Tag: Australia, CDATA, Document, Other, Queensland, XML
9 Oct 2011 08:30
9 Oct 2011 10:30
Australia/Queensland

Hey, would love to get as many riders down here for this event as possible. Street Party starts at 8am with the ride off at 10:30 am from Pakenham to Gembrook, then you can ride where ever you want from there. Visit www.facebook.com/ridebeyondthetrauma for more info   Cheers Poddy