Articles by Mike Ryan

After making an impression on its local debut in late 2010, the latest version of the LAMS approved Daelim VJF 250 is set to turn heads again when the 2012 model of the Korean-made sports road bike is revealed. The VJF 250 will join the retro-styled 'Besbi' scooter in being officially unveiled at the 2011 Sydney Motorcycle & Scooter Show, at the Darling Harbour Convention & Exhibition Centre this weekend.

With victory in the 2011 Monster Energy Super X championship, Jay Marmont and the CDR Rockstar Yamaha team capped off a remarkable year that included the 2011 Rockstar Energy Drink MX Nationals title. Marmont's Super X championship win was also the first for an Australian-based racer in the Open class since the inception of the series in 2008.

In warm, dry conditions at North Ipswich stadium in Queensland, the final round of the 2011 Monster Energy Super X Australian Supercross Championship saw three champions crowned. There was non-stop action across all classes, but the battle for the Open championship was the one to watch. In the Lites, JDR Motorex KTM's Matt Moss wrapped up his third Super X Lites title in convincing fashion, while Raceline Pirelli Suzuki's Errol Willis did enough to win the Under 19s title, despite not winning the final at Ipswich.

Emerging from the mess of AMF ownership and following on from the progressive, but unfortunately unsuccessful XLCR, the XR1000 was Harley-Davidson's next effort at creating a performance special.

The 2011 Barry Sheene Memorial Trophy saw motorcycles from the 1960s do battle on the Goodwood Motor Circuit at the annual September Goodwood Revival in the UK.

The battle is on - the grand finale of the 2011 Monster Energy Super X Championship will take place this weekend in Ipswich, Queensland, and Yamaha Australia's factory supported riders and teams are gearing up for some hot action.

Stretching back 108 years and encompassing 82 world championship titles, the Husqvarna Motorcycles brand has achieved rare longevity in a fickle market. We survey its past and look ahead to the future as Husqvarna pioneers off-road ABS.

Shannons' upcoming Melbourne auction features a slew of rare motorcycles - including four with no reserve and five classic Harleys - as well as several low-digit black and white number plates.

The 'Spartan' is an all-new, limited-production, Australian-made sportscar, powered by a Ducati V-twin engine, that is set to make its public debut at the Sydney Motorcycle & Scooter Show from November 25-27.

Bonhams' recent "Classic California" auction event, held at the Petersen Auto Museum in Los Angeles, had a major touch of "Hollywood" about it, with cars from the movies amongst the consignments. Celebrity-owned cars were also part of the November 12 event, including a Cadillac originally owned by Elvis, and a Mercedes owned by Madonna.

Casey Stoner's recent victory at Aragon marked the 100th for the Repsol Honda Team since the partnership was formed in 1995 allowing the Respol Honda Team to confirm it is the most successful team of the Motorcycling World Championship modern era.

After dominating the 2011 championship season from the opening round, Procon Maxima BMW's Glenn Allerton fought through a tough round at Symmons Plains to wrap up the Australian Superbike title with one round remaining.