NEW HUNTER RIVER RIDE CALENDAR That’s right - the Hunter River and Newcastle region of NSW has joined us with a ride calendar for 2012.  A good beginning for an area that’s home to a bunch of adventure riders and good blokes.  outlines of the rides only at this stage, but full details in due course. Check it out by clicking the link What’s on the Website at the Moment Capital Rally report is in. Read it here... Tabourie report is in. Read it here... Al Murray’s recollections Read them here... Latest bike test. Read it here... 2012 meet is Streaky Bay.  Details here... New Hunter area Calender Details here... Snaps from over 90 rides Click link... Postmans Camp report. Read it here... CHECK OUT the latest video from the Terminator The Tuena and Abercrombie weekend. And while you’re there check out some of the others as well. READ THE REVIEW ON THE NEW V-STROM! And check the review on the MRA X-creen while you’re there. Click the link to our “Reports” page YET ANOTHER NEW PRODUCT FROM ANDY STRAPZ! “aLOKSAK® bags are resealable element-proof storage bags featuring a hermetic seal. That means absolutely no water, air, dust or humidity permeates the closure. They are designed for a wide range of applications and environments. The transparent bags are flexible and puncture resistant. They come in multiple sizes and can be sealed over and over again. The unique and patented materials, closure systems and manufacturing techniques used to fabricate the aLOKSAK meet the most rigorous testing standards.” Temp rating -40 to +60C. Waterproof to 60 mtr. 100% recycled medical grade, BPA free Polyethylene. Smart phones and iPhones work inside the pouches too. Made in the USA Presented in a 4 pouch Multi Pack set for $20 - CLICK the Andy Strapz logo... Adventure Riders SIG Cloth Badges - ONLY THREE LEFT!!! NEVER TO BE REPEATED. Just $16.50 including postage & GST EMAIL John Baker to order:     j.f.b@bigpond.com   Past Rally Metal Badges - Arkaroola, Winton, Myrtleford & Nhill Now’s your chance to get one if you missed out before. Just $12.50 including postage & GST BMW Motorrad Achieves The Best Sales Results Of Its History BMW Motorrad sold more motorcycles in 2011 than ever before in its almost 90-year history with a total of 104,286 units sold (previous year: 98,047 units). This is an increase of 6.4% over the result of the previous year, which was itself impressive. For twelve months in succession in 2011, more motorcycles were sold than in 2010. This puts the 2011 sales result well above the previous all-time high which dates back to the year 2007 (102,467 units). In the relevant market segment of capacity classes over 500 cc, BMW was able to expand its world market share to over 12%,  thereby virtually doubling it within just four years. Germany was once again the largest market. The total figure was 20,002 vehicles. As in the previous year, Italy was the second strongest market. Here sales amounted to 13,600 motorcycles. The other major sales markets in order of size were USA (10,203 units) and France (9,850 units). After Germany, BMW Motorrad achieved its biggest sales increase in Brazil (5,442 units / + 55.2 %). Within just a few years, this market has developed into one of the biggest for BMW Motorrad. In order to do justice to the growing significance of Brazil, BMW Motorrad now produces the G 650 GS, the F 800 R and the F 800 GS in Brazil for the local market. Virtually all the other Latin American markets developed very positively for BMW Motorrad overall, as did the markets of Eastern Europe and Asia. R 1200 GS still the most successful BMW motorcycle. The iconic Adventure motorcycle, the BMW R 1200 GS was once again the most successful model in 2011 with 18,413 units sold , followed by its sibling model the R 1200 GS Adventure, with 10,453 units. The medium category Adventure bike, the F 800 GS finishes third with 9,829 units, followed closely by the touring classic BMW R 1200 RT (9,540 units) and the supersports bike S 1000 RR (9,044 units). The super touring models K 1600 GT and K 1600 GTL launched in the spring of 2011 were sold to a total of 8,019 customers worldwide. Outstanding sales figures were also achieved by the roadster models F 800 R (7,986 units), R 1200 R (7,310 unit) as well as the Naked F 650 GS (6,145 units). BMW Motorrad - a look ahead to 2012. With the new G 650 GS Sertao, the revised S 1000 RR, the special boxer model R 1200 GS Rallye and the special models K 1300 R and K 1300 S, BMW Motorrad has once again enhanced its extensive product portfolio for the 2012 motorcycling season. What is more, the first BMW maxi-scooters C 600 Sport and C 650 GT are due to line up for launch this spring. With these scooter models, BMW Motorrad is expanding its range to include the facet of Urban Mobility. Based on this ongoing product offensive, BMW Motorrad looks confidently ahead to the upcoming season in spite of economic developments in some countries. TRIUMPH AUSTRALIA ANNOUNCES PRICING FOR ITS NEW TIGER EXLORER The all-new 1215cc three-cylinder Tiger Explorer delivers a best-in-class engine and key features include the standard fitment of ABS brakes, cruise control, traction control and a durable shaft drive unit. The Tiger Explorer goes on sale from late May 2012, priced at a very competitive $21790 plus ORC. TENERE REPORTS Or, between Feb 11 and Feb 23 call 0417 118 805 to discuss. AUSTRALIAN SALES FIGURES OF MOTORCYCLES for the 12 MONTHS TO DECEMBER 2011 Bikes that can be considered for adventure riding: Suzuki DRZ400E 1038 Yamaha WR450F 857 Suzuki DR650SE 760 Kawasaki KLR650 553 KTM450EXC 493 Triumph Tiger 800XC 206 (for 7 mnths: 353 PA) Suzuki DL650 V-Strom 269 BMW R1200GS 265 Ducati MTS1200 224 BMW G650GS 219 BMW F800GS 212 Yamaha XT660Z 203 Triumph Tiger 1050 166 Yamaha XT1200Z 141