Even More Morning News - Brett Smith, Robbie Bugden & Phillip Island

Brett Smith, former president of S&S Cycle, who make those better V-Twin engines that end up in many worldwide customs, has moved on to Baja Motorsports. In fact, he is in China now touring their production facilities to get up to speed on the company itself. With Smith in charge, big things could happen for the Chinese motorcycle industry in the United States. Of course, he does have some work to do!

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Well, Robbie Bugden is not giving up on the NZ Superbike title - but, we knew he wouldn't. He is going for two outright wins at the event this weekend at Levels Raceway. After he is through with NZ, he will be moving over into the Australian Superbike Championship. This man keeps himself busy!

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Two stories on Phillip Island today. The first is about the Australian Superbike Championship practice at the circuit, which started yesterday and will continue through today. The first day saw Suzuki-mounted Josh Waters take the fastest lap.

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The next Phillip Island story is about just how busy it will be next month. During 26 - 28 February 2010, both World Superbike and Australian Superbike will take to the track over the course of three days. That will mean several races and many more practices. It is an incredible deal, so get your tickets very soon if you haven't already.

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And, of course, let's not forget Alex Gobert's piece on the Australian racing contingent in World Superbike this season. It is rather informative: http://tinyurl.com/yhafxl9

Additionally, meet your favorite racers at the Phillip Island World Superbike Championship races. Just check the schedule on the other side of this link: http://tinyurl.com/ygg3lh7

The Wakan 100 Roadster - A French Beauty

The Wakan 100 Roadster has been in the works for decades; well, not exactly, but it has been in creator Joël Domergue's mind ever since he learned about Carroll Shelby. You should do yourself a favor and take a long and close look at this machine. It is powered by a 100-cubic-inch S&S V-twin engine, which is displayed on the motorcycle like it's a jewel, and built very light to handle corners like a sportbike. If only...

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First Look: CR&S Duu Cruiser in the Open

It is supposed - again - to be debuted at the EICMA Milan show, but CR&S has already released several photos and only a tiny amount of information about the new Duu. It will have a S&S sourced 1,916cc V-twin motor, some rather interesting styling - only an Italian company could create this motorcycle - and an estimated 2011 release date. They expect to only sell a few, but the price is not unreasonable at around €20,000. Just have a look and see whether it will ever grace your garage with its presence...

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