Articles by Mike Ryan

Mojo Motorcycles have recently announced the introduction of the TGB 'X Race 150' scooter, which is set to be available this October. As the name suggests, the X Race is a sporty scooter that combines bold and racy looks with a powerful 150cc engine.

If you're camping down at the 2011 IVECO Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix this October 14 - 16, you're in for a treat on the night of October 15, when the Highside Campground area will host a screening of 'Fastest', the new MotoGP documentary from Mark Neale.

On Thursday, thousands of motorsport enthusiasts gathered at Hillarys Marina to see some of this year's Australasian Safari entrants up close and chat to competitors about their expectations for the event. Today, spectators will have the chance to see and talk to the Safari competitors at Geraldton.

Local riders looking for a shot at the big time in motorcycle racing will get their chance at the 2011 IVECO Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix this October, following the announcement of the wildcard slots by the Australian Grand Prix Corporation.

Ahead of today's official start to the 2011 Australasian Safari, the biggest international name in this year's event, multiple Dakar Rally winner, Cyril Despres, spent time exploring some of the highlights of the West Australian coast, including Rottnest Island.

RM Auctions' Hershey sale in Pennsylvania is one of the US auction house's premier events of the year. In 2011, the lots on offer at the Hershey Lodge in Pennsylvania cover the usual gamut of vintage, veteran, modified and muscle machines, but there is a two-wheel gem amongst the consignments, in the form of this "Conquistador" custom Harley.

Casey Stoner's win at the Arag__n MotoGP round represented the 100th for the Repsol Honda Team since the partnership began in 1995 - enabling the Respol Honda Team to claim pre-eminence as the most successful team of the modern Motorcycling World Championship era.

Honda's motocross champion is stronger and better than ever in its 2012 iteration, with the new CRF450R receiving revised suspension and improved rigidity.

KTM are celebrating the start of the 2011 Australasian Safari and would like their customers and fans to join them at the KTM 'Safari Party'. The party will be held in the Akoya Suite at the Breakwater Tavern at Hillarys Boat Harbour, Hillarys (18km north of Perth) tonight from 7pm.

For this year's Australasian Safari, Yamaha Motor Australia's two rider squad will consist of Longreach Yamaha dealer Rod Faggotter and experienced South Australian off road campaigner Shane Diener. Both will be riding Yamaha's rugged WR450F enduro model.

After months of preparation, the GHR Honda Racing team are ready for the challenge of the 2011 Australasian Safari, which kicks off in Perth tomorrow, September 22.

Defending champion, Ben Grabham, and multiple Dakar winner, Cyril Despres, will lead the KTM charge at this year's Australasian Safari, which starts on September 22.