Articles by Mike Ryan

The latest version of the FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix has been released, with some minor changes over the previous version.

A two wheeler from the very earliest days of motorcycling in the form of a Roper Steam Motorcycle will undoubtedly be the star lot of Auctions America by RM's 'Las Vegas Premier Motorcycle Auction', to be held on January 12 - 14, 2012.

The 2012 Honda Broadford Bike Bonanza (HBBB) is scheduled for April 7-8 of the Easter long weekend. If you've not made plans for next Easter, why not volunteer to be part of the biggest events on the Australian Motorcycle calendar.

Fancy a new Brough Superior? It is possible to get one, with a short waiting list than normal in the US, thanks to exclusive men's outfitters, Bench & Loom. As part of their 'Specialty Shop' collection of motoring-themed items, one Brough Superior SS100 Pendine 'Retro' is on offer, at a price of US$250,000.

Confederate Motors, famous for their distinctively-styled and impressively-engineered "heirloom" motorcycles, recently released the latest version of their 'Hellcat' model in the USA.

Harley-Davidson announced on December 8 that it would be closing its Adelaide wheel-manufacturing plant and moving manufacture to China. While no specific reason has been given, it's speculated that the decision was partly due to the ongoing strength of the Australian dollar against the US dollar.

While the move of current Australian Motocross and Supercross champion, Jay Marmont, to Monster Energy Kawasaki for 2012 has been rumoured for some time, the official announcement was finally made today.

A Le Mans-style running start, pit stops and rider changes made for an exciting weekend's action at the 2011 Insure My Ride Phillip Island 8 Hour event.

On December 1, Bonhams UK held their 'Important Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia' auction at Mercedes-Benz World in Surrey, UK. While motorcycle offerings were thin on the ground at this auction, the one bike they did have on offer was special, and had a special story to go with it.

Got a pre-1985 motorcycle and want to ride it with fellow pre-'85 owners and like-minded enthusiasts? This coming April, you'll get your chance, as the Honda Broadford Bike Bonanza (HBBB) is on again, and entry forms are now available.

Most of us would give their right nut for a chance to ride with the great Giacomo Agostini, but thanks to American-based men's outfitters Bench & Loom, a select few will have the chance to do just that.

Building on a long history of refined two-up motorcycling, the Honda Gold Wing has gone from strength to strength. We take a detailed look at the latest Gold Wing offering and review the bike's evolution, stretching back to the 1970s.