Articles by Mike Ryan

A special treat, and one that's "in theme" for this year's Penrite Broadford Bike Bonanza, will be a replica of the Triumph T120R Bonneville that Len Atlee and Bryan Hindle rode to victory in the first Castrol Six Hour race of 1970.

Shannons Sydney Autumn Classic auction had a bigger bike contingent than usual, thanks to consignments from three separate bike collections. Of those, an early post-war Harley-Davidson was the top seller.

It's not scheduled for local release until at least the middle of the year, but Victory have secured an example of their new 'Gunner' cruiser to go on show at this month's Moto Expo event in Brisbane.

Some of the world's rarest motorcycles will be showcased at the inaugural MOTO EXPO on March 21-23 at Brisbane's RNA Showgrounds. Thirty-five historic motorcycles, valued at over $1.5million collectively, will be on display.

Motorcycle shows in Italy and Germany boasted the public "premieres" of the brand new Ducati Diavel, providing enthusiastic motorcyclists their first chance to get close to the new version of Ducati's performance cruiser.

Hosted by the BSA Motorcycle Owners Association (BSAMOA), entries are now open for this year's 38th All British Rally, which will be held at Newstead, Victoria, from April 25 - 27.

On Sunday, April 6, 2014, more than 1,000 judged vehicles and 6,000 auto enthusiasts are expected to hit Willowbank Raceway for the fourth Shannons Queensland Autospectacular.

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd has announced what they call "the most significant partnership" in recent years of the MotoGP World Championship - a five-year title sponsor agreement with Telefonica De Espana, S.A., that will see the Yamaha Racing Team wearing the livery of TDE's 'Movistar' brand.

With preparations for the 2014 Penrite Broadford Bike Bonanza running at full pace, Motorcycling Australia (MA) has announced that more has been added for older dirt bikes entered for the event celebrating pre-1990 motorcycles and motorcycling.

John Sample Automotive (JSA), Australian importers of Aprilia & Moto Guzzi motorcycles and scooters are pleased to announce two big test ride events taking place in QLD this month, starting this Saturday.

Ahead of its release to world markets from this April, the new-for-2015 Ducati Diavel was previewed at a special evening at the Geneva Motor Show on March 3.

Husqvarna have announced their official return to motocross competition in Australia, with the brand-new, four-rider Husqvarna Motocross Racing Team set to make its competition debut at this weekend's Canberra round of the East Coast MX Series.