Articles by Mike Ryan

Yamaha has a locally-developed variant of its compact YZ144 two stroke racer. Yamaha's YZ144 has been developed primarily to compete in up to 150cc two-stroke MX classes, where it will line up alongside juniors on similar capacity machines and 250cc four-strokes in senior Lites.

Yamaha threw out the rule book in designing the new YZ450F. In a bold move, Yamaha's all new 2010 YZ450F has thrown away the mould and created an entirely new design concept aimed at taking motocross performance to the next level.

Honda has announced plans to sell its 2010 VFR1200F sports tourer with dual clutch transmission, featuring and an all new V4 engine.

The How-to guide for Australian motorcycle sport.

Frankfurt's annual motor show is a showcase for some of the latest developments and future technologies from the automotive world.

Patience, persistence and a wickedly powerful Victory Freedom engine helped Gregor Moe set a new national speed run record of 165.8 mph (266.83 km/h) on a Victory motorcycle on the 3rd September at the BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials on the Bonneville Salt Flats.

Further to our LAMS guide last issue, Suzuki have opened a new website helping learner riders make informed decisions.

Street legal Thruxton breaks 150 mph barrier to set a new two way world record.

The 2010 BMW Safari, from 28 February to 6 March 2010, is set to take in some of Australia's best roads, with Tasmania providing the idyllic environment for lovers of road riding.

The Honda Foundation announced this years' Honda Prize will be awarded to Dr. Ian Frazer for his contribution to the development of the world's first cervical cancer vaccines.

While there are a number of artists out there who can create a great custom paintjob, one of the most impressive artists we've come across is Caleb Milne of 'Lucky Caleb' Custom Paint in Cannon Hill, QLD.

Just as we were about to send this issue to press came the shock news that Buell will cease production. Parent company Harley-Davidson, who purchased Buell in 1998, made the announcement on October 15th that the Buell brand will be discounted, with the last models rolling off the lines in late October, before the Wisconsin plant closes for good on December 18th.