Articles by Mike Ryan

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance' is a classic book from 1974 that mixed philosophy with a bit of history, self-discovery, psychoanalysis and, of course, motorcycle maintenance thrown in. In 2014, 40 years after that title appeared, there's another 'Zen'.

The Suzuki MotoGP team concluded its three-day test at Phillip Island on Thursday, 5th June, after rain and less-than-perfect track conditions hampered much of the progress the riders and technicians hoped to make.

Bold, bright and ready to strike, 'The Mantis' couldn't be a more fitting label for Pat Dennis's custom Hellbound Steel trike.

Tamworth, Australia's home of country music, will be the venue for the 24th Australian National Harley Owners Group (H.O.G) Rally, from Friday 27th February - Sunday 1st March 2015.

Sherco Australia has a special offer on new sales of their 2 and 4-stroke range. Purchase a new Sherco between 1st June and 30th September and you'll score a limited edition factory race tent valued at $599.

One of the most popular riders in the MotoGP paddock, Marco Simoncelli was posthumously inducted into the MotoGP Hall of Fame at a special ceremony ahead of last weekend's Mugello MotoGP round.

Honda has launched a more powerful version of its XR farm workhorse. Replacing the XR125L, the new XR150L takes its predecessor's best features and updates them to create a package that combines rugged durability with low operating costs.

A part of Honda's touring motorcycle lineup for more than a decade, the VFR 800F tourer has been given a revamp for 2014 - what Honda call 'Elegant Sport'.

Former 500cc Grand Prix star and commentator for Channel Ten's MotoGP coverage, Daryl Beattie, will make a special appearance at next month's FarmFest event in Toowoomba, Queensland.

After unveiling their Roland Sands-designed Concept Ninety at last year's Concorso d'Eleganza at Italy's Villa d'Este, BMW Motorrad used the same event and venue this year to unveil a new concept motorcycle - the "Concept Roadster".

Following Bridgestone's withdrawal from the role as Official Tyre Supplier to MotoGP, and Dorna putting the role out to other manufacturers, Michelin's tender has been accepted, with the French tyre brand to supply tyres to the championship from 2016.

More British and European classic bikes have been consigned for Shannons upcoming Late Autumn Classic Auction, the rollout of which began last year.