Articles by Mike Ryan

Want to get hold of Honda's newly developed racing machine, the NSF250R? Better move fast! Orders will close this Wednesday August 31, 2011.

Kawasaki's Vulcan Drifter is one of those classic back-of-a-napkin ideas that became a reality. What started as a one-off "American Classic" project for US aftermarket parts supplier, Cobra, in 1996 soon took on a life of its own, becoming a reality before the end of the decade.

Repsol Honda's Casey Stoner recorded his seventh win of the 2011 MotoGP championship, with a clear victory at the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix.

Four-time Australian Motocross Champion Jay Marmont swapped two wheels for four when he joined the Holden Racing Team at Queensland Raceway's Coates Hire Ipswich 300 round of the V8 Supercars over the weekend of August 20-21.

The once mighty BSA was in serious trouble at the start of the 1970s, but the Birmingham firm still had new models to release to the motorcycling public, one of those being the B50 SS 'Gold Star'.

BMW Motorrad's six-cylinder K 1600 GT and K 1600 GTL motorcycles have been lauded for their smooth power and sleek dynamics.

BMW GS owners looking to improve their off road skills will be pleased to know that BMW Motorrad Australia has announced details of this year's Off-Road Training Courses, which are scheduled for NSW and Victoria this coming October.

After an action packed Round 6 in the QBE Australian Superbike Championship at Queensland Raceway, Procon Maxima BMW rider, Glenn Allerton has stretched his lead to 67 points.

Bonhams 'Quail Lodge Sale' auction at Carmel, California on August 18-20 delivered some good results for selected motorcycles, but also some surprising non-sales amongst the variety of lots on offer.

Over 30,000 enthusiasts flocked to the eleventh international bikers' party organised by BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna Motorcycles in Germany in July. A host of activities were staged, with more than 1200 test rides of BMW's latest bikes conducted, while the enduro track attracted 700 off-road enthusiasts.

The Kenny Roberts Yamaha YZF-R1 featured in the article posted 6/8/2011 sold for US$87,000 at Mecum's Monterey auction on August 18-20.

A pair of classic Harley-Davidson motorcycles are among 17 vehicles being offered with no reserve at Shannons Melbourne Spring Auction on September 12.