Shannons Insurance recognises a good thing when they see it and have stepped up to sponsor the tenth running of the cult classic that is now the Shannons Insurance Broadford Bike Bonanza (SIBBB). The initial concept to get out old bikes (anything pre-1990) left sitting under dust and rust in sheds and onto a track […]
The Broadford Bike Bonanza reaches its tenth year milestone.
ASBK Round 2 Entries are now open for Wakefield Park Raceway
Motorcycling Australia (MA) is pleased to announce that entries are now open for Round 2 of the 2018 Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul Pirelli (ASBK), to be held at Wakefield Park Raceway, New South Wales on March 16 – March 18, 2018. The classes running at ASBK Round 2 Wakefield Park Raceway […]
Aussie Wildcards and Regulars Begin Push at World Stage
It was an important day for Australia’s wildcards and regular contenders in their WorldSBK and WorldSSP Championship Round 1 ambitions. Friday being their last chance to get comfortable with their machinery ahead of a big weekend. Australia’s Wayne Maxwell (Yamaha Racing Team, YZF-R1M), Daniel Falzon (Yamaha Racing Team, YZF-R1M), Troy Herfoss (Penrite Honda, Honda CBR1000RR SP) and […]
Up and Down Day for Aussie Competitors in WorldSBK and WorldSSP
The Australian contingent of wildcards hit the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit for race one of the Yamaha Finance World Superbike Australian round (WorldSBK), and it was a tough day for the Australian wildcards, with Troy Herfoss (Penrite Honda, Honda CBR1000 SP), Daniel Falzon (Yamaha Racing Team, Yamaha YZF-R1M) and Wayne Maxwell (Yamaha Racing Team, […]
Tough Day to Finish for Australian Competitors in WorldSBK and WorldSSP
The highlight of the day in a tough week for the Aussie wildcards was Tom Toparis, (Cube Racing Team, ZX-6R) finishing in fifteenth in WorldSSP. It was a different story for the other Wildcards and other Australian competitors, as they failed to finish or start their respective races. Hopes were high for Anthony West (EAB […]
Tough Day to Finish for Australian Competitors in WorldSBK and WorldSSP
Up and Down Day for Aussie Competitors in WorldSBK and WorldSSP
The Australian contingent of wildcards hit the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit for race one of the Yamaha Finance World Superbike Australian round (WorldSBK), and it was a tough day for the Australian wildcards, with Troy Herfoss (Penrite Honda, Honda CBR1000 SP), Daniel Falzon (Yamaha Racing Team, Yamaha YZF-R1M) and Wayne Maxwell (Yamaha Racing Team, […]
Aussie Wildcards and Regulars Begin Push at World Stage
It was an important day for Australia’s wildcards and regular contenders in their WorldSBK and WorldSSP Championship Round 1 ambitions. Friday being their last chance to get comfortable with their machinery ahead of a big weekend. Australia’s Wayne Maxwell (Yamaha Racing Team, YZF-R1M), Daniel Falzon (Yamaha Racing Team, YZF-R1M), Troy Herfoss (Penrite Honda, Honda CBR1000RR SP) and […]
“Holden On Tight” Minibike Reunion at SIBBB.
Greg Gunn has a problem. Not just the fact that he almost got a hernia hefting his minibikes up into his loft; but the fact that as well as comprehensive collection of full size European and Japanese classic off road bikes downstairs, he just loves the little buggers upstairs. Does he ride them? No, they […]
A4DE State Team Trophy Reinvigorated
Motorcycling Australia (MA) in conjunction with Cessnock Motorcycle Club are excited to bring the Australian 4-Day Enduro (A4DE) back to where it all began, Cessnock New South Wales on April 3-7. The 40th anniversary of A4DE will be a throwback to 1978, with 350 entrants signed on, ready and eager to take on the tough […]
Information Bulletin #1847
Affected Discipline: Road Race Rule Pertains to: The use of tank covers Current Rule in the 2018 Manual of Motorcycle Sport: 9.18.8.1 The following may be replaced with parts not manufactured by the manufacturer of the machine: b) Fairings, screens, rear bodywork and rear seat so as to provide for the mounting of a rear number […]
Information Bulletin #1846
Affected Discipline: Road Race Rule Pertains to: The use of aftermarket subframes Current Rule in the 2018 Manual of Motorcycle Sport: Currently it is prohibited to replace the subframes as no rule exists in the Manual of Motorcycle Sport allowing for their replacement. New Rule after Change: 9.17 Frames and Parts 19.17.1.7 Unless prohibited by […]
YMF Cement ASBK Partnership for Fourth Consecutive Year
Motorcycling Australia (MA) are thrilled that long-term partner Yamaha Motor Finance (YMF) will continue as the official naming rights partner of the Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul Pirelli (ASBK) for a fourth consecutive year. The partnership doesn’t stop there, with Yamaha Motorcycle Insurance (YMI) once again being the naming rights sponsor […]
Information Bulletin #1845
Affected Discipline:Motocross Information Pertains to: Rule 11.27.4 Junior Trail Bikes & Rule 11.27.6 50cc Auto Class Eligible Machines Below is a list of new machines approved for inclusion in the following class lists; New YCF models approved for Junior Trail Classes. 11.27.4 Junior Trail Bikes 11.27.4.1 The following machines are eligible for club and […]
ASBK Round 2 Entries are now open for Wakefield Park Raceway
Motorcycling Australia (MA) is pleased to announce that entries are now open for Round 2 of the 2018 Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul Pirelli (ASBK), to be held at Wakefield Park Raceway, New South Wales on March 16 – March 18, 2018. The classes running at ASBK Round 2 Wakefield Park Raceway […]
NEAL VIDEANS BLOWN VINCENT. A million dollar bike to attend the Shannons Broadford Bike Bonanza
What was just a tool for Jack Ehret to gain an Australian land speed record in 1953 has now transformed into a new record-breaking item – the most expensive motorcycle in the world. What distinguished this Vincent from it’s brothers is that it has an enthralling history. Stripping down a similar Vincent Black Lightning to […]
Media Call – 2018 Shannons Insurance Broadford Bike Bonanza
Motorcycling Australia (MA) is calling for media interested in attending the 2018 Shannons Insurance Broadford Bike Bonanza (BBB) to fill out their accreditation forms. This is your chance to cover a celebration of all things two wheels at the Broadford State Motorcycle Complex, March 30 to April 1! The Shannons Insurance BBB is an annual […]
MWA/MA Statement- Barbagallo Raceway
Last week’s meeting of all stakeholders with the Minister for Sport & Recreation Mick Murray was an important step to returning motorcycling activities to Barbagallo Raceway The meeting was attended by Rick Gill, Peter Clark of MWA & Peter Doyle of MA, along with senior representatives from WASCC, MCRCWA, City of Wanneroo and the Department […]
EOI to host 2019 Australian Four Day Enduro (A4DE) are open
Motorcycling Australia (MA) is calling for expressions of interest from suitably qualified clubs and promoters who are interested in hosting the 2019 Australian Four Day Enduro (A4DE). The Australian Four Day Enduro is the pinnacle of Off-Road competition in Australia and a great way to promote your club and your community whilst providing an opportunity […]
2018 ASBK Supplementary Regulations Rounds 2-7 Released
Motorcycling Australia (MA) is pleased to announce the release of the Official Supplementary Regulations for Rounds 2-7 ahead of the 2018 Yamaha Motor Finance Australian Superbike Championship presented by Motul Pirelli (ASBK). Supplementary Regulations provide information and regulations for ASBK and are available to download from the ASBK website HERE or via the Supp Regs page of the MA […]