Articles by Mike Ryan

The 2011 model of Suzukis competition specific enduro racer, the RMX450Z has arrived in Australia. The fuel-injected RMX450Z maximises off road performance with advanced technology developed by Suzuki in motocross competition. The RMX450Z shares the DNA of Suzukis championship winning RM-Z450 motocrosser, including a fuel-injected 449cc engine, and race-bred frame, suspension and bodywork.

Design specialist Charlie Stockwell has revealed his latest custom Harley creation, the Unorthodox.

A swag of significant race bikes, including a pair ridden by Carl Fogarty, were among 250 lots on offer at Bonhams' "Important Vintage, Pioneer and Collectors' Motorcycles" auction at Stafford, UK on April 24.\nThe auction also included the famous 'Vinnylonglegs' Vincent Black Prince, a Brough Superior SS100, a trio of Brockhouse Corgis, rare Ariel 3 moped, Aussie-built Dryvtech 2x2x2 and many more rare and vintage motorcycles.

Centretune Motorcycles owner and off road ace Rod Faggotter has claimed victory for the second year running at the prestigious 2011 Condobolin 750 off road endurance event held over the Easter weekend.

Born out of racing, the arrival of the 750 F1 in 1985 marked a significant development for the Ducati belt drive v-twin, and coincided with Cagiva's buyout of the company in the same year.

Take Buell's 1125R, alter its looks, make it more street-friendly and you have the 1125CR (Cafe Racer). "A Cafe Racer for the 21st Century" was how Buell described the 1125CR when it debuted in late 2008 as a 2009 model.

BMW may not be the marque of choice for a cafe racer creation, but that didn't stop Chris Brooks from taking on the challenge of turning a classic boxer twin into a road-burning weapon. The fact that two previous owners couldn't make the pieces fit didn't deter Chris either, even though he had his moments! Two years of hard work and frustration later, the end result is a bike that delivers on handling, power and enjoyment, as Chris explains.

BMW is shaking up the touring and luxury-touring motorcycle markets with a pair of high-torque touring twins due in Australian showrooms in mid-June.

Preview the new Husqvarna 900

Regarded as the quintessential British twin, the T120 Bonneville was introduced in 1959. Its name commemorated the world speed record set by Triumph twins on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, USA during the 1950s.

Yamaha has released its YZF-R15 for $3,990. This 150cc fuel-injected and liquid-cooled four-stroke is set to become a key model in Yamaha's road range, due to a mix of genuine R-series credentials and a great low price.

Honda's entry-level CBR250R motorcycle is now available with ABS.