Articles by Mike Ryan

Vespas are the ultimate classic scooter, offering practicality and inner-urban cool that virtually every manufacturer since has tried to copy. At Shannons Sydney Summer Classic auction this February 20, two examples of the iconic Italian commuter will be offered for sale at No Reserve.

The BMW G 650 GS Sert__o, the successor to previous tough, go-anywhere single cylinder Adventure models, will arrive in Australia with a starting price of $12,700. In distinctive Aura White / Arroyo Blue, the G 650 GS Sert__o will be delivered with high windshield, engine guard, hand protectors, enlarged front mudguard, rear rack, heated grips and power socket as standard equipment. ABS brakes (switchable) can be optioned for $650 as can Anti Theft Alarm System for $505.

Kawasaki claims its new flagship super sports Ninja-14R is the fastest accelerating motorcycle in the world. Boasting the most powerful production motorcycle engine ever, plus a host of technological enhancements like 3 Mode KTRC (Kawasaki TRaction Control), selectable Power Modes and optimized ABS settings, the 2012 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R stakes its claim as the King of all sports bikes.

The 2012 Suzuki V-Strom 650 is a perfect fit for riders seeking a multipurpose machine as capable on the streets as it is on outback roads, with this go-anywhere adventure tourer offering extreme versatility to suit the Australian terrain and lifestyle.

Suzuki's most powerful cruiser ever, the 2012 Boulevard M109RZ combines smooth lines, big bore performance and leading edge technology with a standout metallic colour scheme. With the largest engine pistons of any production bike, the Boulevard M109RZ gives its riders all the power they need, whenever they need it.

Following the success of the uprated versions of the Street Triple and Daytona 675, Triumph is introducing a premium version of its iconic Speed Triple, the Speed Triple R.

Williams Event Management (WEM) has announced the formats that competitors will contest during the 2012 MX Nationals, Australian Motocross Championship, with a three-moto format common to all the main classes for each round this season.

The 2012 model of Suzuki's high-powered sport tourer motorcycle, the Hayabusa is now available sporting a brand new Candy Red colour scheme.

The new Ducati Superbike Panigale 1199 is one of the most anticipated new bikes for 2012. The Italian manufacturer has taken a no-compromise approach to design that sets a new benchmark in Ducati superbike engines.

Williams Event Management (WEM) has announced the venues that will make up the 10-round MX Nationals, Australian Motocross Championship, in 2012.

On January 12- 14, MidAmerica Auctions held their 21st Annual Las Vegas Auction. To mark the anniversary, hundreds of rare and unusual motorcycles were offered, including examples formerly owned by Steve McQueen.

The 2012 Honda Broadford Bike Bonanza (HBBB) will kick off on Good Friday evening, 6 April, with a new element to the popular and growing celebration of pre-1985 motorcycles - a special tribute to the 'Golden Era' of motocross from the 70s and 80s.