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Australia’s Jack Miller secured his first MotoGP race win in a dramatic Motul TT Assen in Holland on 26 June. Started under wet conditions, heavy rain soon saturated the circuit, leading to a race halt on lap 15 and a restart once conditions improved. Miller, who had crashed his Marc VDS Honda twice in practise and qualifying, didn’t come to raceday with much confidence, but soon found his feet in the wet conditions, rising to eighth place (from 18th on the grid) before the race was red flagged. When the second 12-lap stanza got underway, Miller was soon picking his way through the field and when early leaders Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team) and Valentino Rossi (Movistar Yamaha) crashed out, he found himself in second behind Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda). On…

Tom Sykes will be a Kawasaki rider in the World Superbike Championship for the next two years after signing a new deal with the Kawasaki Racing Team (KRT). The 30-year-old had reportedly been considering a switch to Ducati for 2017, but confirmed on 20 June he’d remain on the green machines. Since his first ride on a WSBK Kawasaki with Paul Bird Motorsport in 2010, the ZX-10R has been kind to Sykes, delivering all 30 of his race wins (to date), as well as the 2013 championship with KRT and all bar one of his 76 career WSBK podiums. “I am really excited to have made a further commitment with KRT and KHI,” Sykes said of the new deal. “It’s a great feeling to be back with such a great…

The success of Ducati’s Scrambler can’t be denied. It’s been an absolute hit since its debut a little over 18 months ago and has already spawned a smaller, 399cc companion model – the Scrambler Sixty2. Combined with the original “full cream” 803cc version, more than 16,000 Scramblers were sold worldwide in 2015 - far and away Ducati’s most successful model. However, that success as led many to look at ways to make their Scrambler more individual and more their own. Ducati’s extensive accessories range may cater to some tastes, but what if you want something that isn’t in the catalogue? Enter Carl Cerra of Melbourne-based ‘Skunk Machine’. “The overall design is certainly ‘sharp’, but soft curves in the tail unit cleverly reflect the shape of the Scrambler fuel tank.” CARL’S…

Following on from their first retro-inspired Limited Edition Scout (See JUST BIKES #326), Indian Motorcycle Australia has revealed the second in the series. Using a 1935 Sport Scout as inspiration, Indian Motorcycle has applied custom gold pinstriping, with accompanying tank warbonnet, to a Thunder Black 2016-model Scout 1200. This latest LE custom also features a set of genuine accessory black wire wheels and custom tractor-style springer seat with distressed black leather finish. Packing in $4,000 of extra value, the Scout LE Mk II is priced from $21,500 ride away. The LE Mk II is available now, but only 10 have been produced. See your Indian dealer to confirm availability.…

A recent addition to Kymco’s urban scooter range, the Agility 16+ 200i “city scooter” is now in Australia. Sharing the same fuel-injected 163cc four-stroke engine as the retro-styled Like 200i, the Agility 16+ 200i takes that singlecylinder 8.2kW powerplant and wraps it in modern bodywork, while adding a bunch of practical storage and technical features. “The effort around Agility 16+ 200i has been laser-focused on delivering practical features that make great sense in the city environment,” explained Kymco Australia’s Michael Poynton. The engine’s fuel injection mapping has been designed to combine economy with away-from-the-lights agility, via the standard CVT twist-and-go transmission. Revised suspension settings, disc brakes front and rear, an easy-to-use centre stand, steering lock, wide front fairing and broad footboard area are other features. Storage options cover underseat space,…

Australia is set to host a round of the international FIM-ASIA Supermoto Championship for the first time this year. In a new three-year deal, Newcastle will be the venue for the opening round of the 2016 FIM-ASIA Supermoto Championship this September 3 & 4. The NSW town’s iconic Foreshore Park will be transformed for the event, with event organiser Graeme Boyd saying the purpose-built, internationally recognised 940m tar/dirt combination track (which was used for last year’s Australian SuperMoto Championship) will provide world-class racing, as well as entertainment options for the whole family. “As this event is the opening round of the FIM-ASIA SuperMoto Championship, we will have at least 20 international riders and their supporters along with FIM Asia officials and international media,” Boyd explained. The event will also feature…

Following its UK presentation in February and launch in April, the Triumph Tiger Sport 1050 has now arrived in Australia. The latest version of one of Triumph’s oldest nameplates has been updated mechanically and cosmetically for 2016, while also packing in a number of new technical features. “Increases in both power and torque may be minor in terms of pure numbers, but are now offered across a broader rev range.” WHAT’S NEW? While the modern (ie. Hinckley-era) use of the Tiger name goes back to 1992, it’s fair to say that this specific, road-biased variant (the ‘Tiger Sport’ label debuted in 2013) hasn’t been ahead of the curve when it comes to development, even compared to its companion Tiger 800 and Explorer 1200 models. That’s all changed with the 2016…

Until 31 August, 2016, Honda is offering free on road costs on the new, 2016-model CBR500R. The waiving of ORCs will save new buyers hundreds, according to Honda, and will no doubt help the CBR500R retain its mantle as Australia’s top-selling sportsbike* (*2016 FCAI data). Powered by a 471cc parallel twin fourstroke, the latest version of the LAMSapproved CBR500R features a larger fuel tank, LED lighting, adjustable front suspension, ABS braking, a redesigned exhaust system and more aggressive styling. An attractive proposition for those starting riding or returning to two wheels, the CBR500R is available in four different colour options, and is priced from $8,099 RRP. See your Honda dealer for full terms and conditions on the free ORC deal on the new CBR500R. Offer expires 31 August, 2016.…

Mossgreen’s Collectors’ Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia Auction, held in Melbourne on 19 June, was dominated by classic British cars, but a pair of two-wheel offerings from the British Isles also featured. Montgomery motorcycles are a rare sight anywhere, so to see the example offered by Mossgreen was a treat. The 1929 model Montgomery, with a 1,000cc JAP v-twin engine, had been treated to a full nut-andbolt restoration, based around the original engine and frame. A slightly newer Amal carby had been added, and the exhaust system was a modern reproduction, but the rebuilt hand-oiling system was the original. The bike’s 3-speed Sturmey Archer transmission was believed to be the original, but the front and rear mudguards were modern copies, as was the chromed fuel tank. Soon after the resto was…

As part of Ducati’s 90th Anniversary celebrations, seven riders will take part in a round-the-world relay ride – and one of them is an Aussie. The ‘Ducati Globetrotters’ adventure will take in Europe, Russia, Asia and North America, before returning to Ducati’s home at Bologna, with each rider completing their leg of the journey on a new Ducati Multistrada 1200 Enduro. Ducati received more than 3,000 applications to be a part of the Globetrotters ride, from which fourteen semi-finalists were selected to take part in a bootcampstyle test of their riding abilities and mechanical skills, which determined the final seven winners. The adventure is already underway, having kicked off on July 4 (the 90th birthday of the foundation of Ducati) with the first leg from Bologna to Moscow. From Moscow,…

DUCATI/MILESTONE STUDIOS Ducati – 90th Anniversary. The Official Videogame If you can’t afford to ride a real Ducati, you’ll now at least be able to ride a virtual one with the release of “Ducati -90thAnniversary The Official Videogame”. The game, available for PlayStation4, Xbox One and Windows PC/STEAM, was released to the European market in June, but is expected to be added to a number of digital and online stores shortly. According to Ducati and the developers, Milestone Studios, the game is entirely dedicated to the historic Ducati brand and presents “ninety years of motorcycle legends in a spectacular and exciting videogame.” Gamers can choose from 39 different Ducati models, 29 of which have been previously unavailable in this context. Bikes are divided into seven eras, from the 1950s to…

Throttle Roll, the annual celebration of all things cool and custom in Sydney’s motorcycle scene, celebrated its fourth anniversary in 2016, with this year’s street party – a new addition to the event - attracting more than 6,000 visitors. Organised by the Sydney Café Racers and held in Marrickville, in Sydney’s inner west, Throttle Roll is getting bigger each year, but still retains an independent spirit and family-friendly, community atmosphere. Held on 12th June (the Sunday of the Queen’s Birthday long weekend), this year’s first Throttle Roll Street Party was blessed with good weather, which added to the relaxed vibe, while those who partied on deep into Sunday night were no doubt thankful for the Monday holiday! THREE LEVELS OF HAPPINESS The day started with a morning ride from Marrickville…