Articles by Mike Ryan

Sometimes a great looking concept was just too far out of left field!

After the cancellation of this year's event, Amaury Sport Organisation have announced that the Dakar Rally will go ahead, but rather than returning to the unstable regions of Africa that forced the cancellation of the 2008 Rally, 2009 will see South America host the event - specifically Chile and Argentina.

According to some definitions, a 'chopper' is a motorcycle that has been customised to fit whatever the owner wants.

Chad Reed is once again a world #1 following his win in the final round of the AMA Supercross Series.

This custom 'Stars and Straps' 2007 CBR 1000RR was created for former Blink 182 drummer, Travis Barker, to promote his 'Famous' brand of apparel.

The new F 650 GS continues an unbroken line of BMW adventure motorcycles.

As you can see in this special Chopper & Custom edition of JUST BIKES, there is plenty of interest in owning a genuine custom.

Since its debut in 2005, Ben Shaw's 'JUDGE' has been arguably the most recognisable and awarded bike in the Aussie streetfighter scene - and has set the benchmark for what could be done.

1963's "Untouchable" was Arlen's first custom - and started the trend of each of his exclusive models having a name. Untouchable started as a $300 Knucklehead and was rebuilt and repainted each year until it took its final shape in 1977.

Suzuki has added two new models to its popular SV650 range, with the release of the SV650AK8 and SV650SAK8 ABS equipped V-twin sportsbikes.

Yamaha rider Chris Hollis was the outright winner at the 2008 Australian 4 Day Enduro.

One of the more attractively-styled amongst the recent crop of scooters, the Aprilia Scarabeo 125 & 200cc models are set for a release down under this July.