Articles by Mike Ryan

Heart stopper! One of the most eye-catching graphic styles in the KBC helmet range, the TK8 'Heart' uses the same tough alloy polycarbonate shell as the rest of the range, that's also solvent resistant.

There are very few riders in the history of motorcycle racing that have enjoyed widespread success and fan appeal like Valentino Rossi, the undisputed master of modern MotoGP.

A short-cuff street glove with a lot of style, the Alpinestars 'Alloy' features full grain leather & textile construction, and deer skin palms with padded reinforcements for improved abrasion resistance.

Alpinestars 'Tech Road' offers insulated, all-weather protection with the benefit of carbon fibre and PU molded knuckle Armour.

Need a new riding jacket for the Island that's comfortable enough to wear around the circuit all day?

New FXDF Fat Bob leads Dyna lineup. The bold new FXDF Dyna Fat Bob leads the 2008 line of Dyna factory customs from Harley-Davidson. Unmistakable behind dual headlamps and rolling on chunky, Fat Boy-style tyres & rims, the Fat Bob takes Dyna styling in a new direction.

FXDL DYNA LOW RIDER. The 25.8-inch seat height of the FXDL Dyna Low Rider is among the lowest in the entire Harley-Davidson line. Lower rear shocks, pull back handlebar riser, mid-mount foot controls, raked out fork and standard highway pegs contribute to its long range comfort.

FXDB DYNA STREET BOB. A modern interpretation of the post-War "Bobber", the FXDB Street Bob appeals to the minimalist with its solo saddle, mini ape-hanger bars, and laced wheels. Wrinkle-black details add tough texture.

FXD DYNA SUPER GLIDE. The Dyna in its purest form, the FXD Dyna Super Glide plants Twin Cam 96 power under a solo seat in an agile Dyna chassis. This most affordable Harley-Davidson Big Twin model also presents the ideal starting point for creative customisation.

XDC DYNA SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM Laced wheels, two-up seat and more chrome distinguish the FXDC Dyna Super Glide Custom. The speedometer is mounted on a chrome console atop the 5.1-gallon Fat Bob tank. This is Super Glide performance with a little extra flash & function.

Available only as a Limited Edition model, the 2008 FXDWG Dyna Wide Glide displays classic chopper style, with Bobtail rear fender and wide, raked-out, 36' forks, 21" chrome laced front wheel, fat mini ape hanger handlebar and a stepped seat.

105TH ANNIVERSARY FXDWG DYNA WIDE GLIDE. Available only as a Limited Edition 105th Anniversary model, the FXDWG Dyna Wide Glide displays the classic chopper profile, with a Bobtail rear fender and wide forks holding a 21-inch chrome laced wheel. A two-tone paint scheme in Anniversary Copper and vivid black is traced with orange and pale gold pinstriping.