Articles by Mike Ryan

Get ready for the Island!\nWith this year's Phillip Island MotoGP round set to be the biggest ever, you will need to move quick to be there!\nAs this issue goes to press, the finishing touches are being applied to the expansion of user and spectator facilities at the Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit, part of an $11 million upgrade that will not only cement the Island as the preferred host of the Australian MotoGP round, but also attract new events to the\npicturesque Island circuit.

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Suzuki Australia has launched a sensational free GIVI luggage offer with the purchase of selected Suzuki touring models, available for a limited time.\nEvery purchase of a new V-Strom 650, V-Strom 1000 enduro tourer or Bandit 1250S sports tourer before 31 October 2007, will include a bonus GIVI luggage set.

New from National Cycle is the 'Switchblade' range of 2-up lexan polycarbonate screens to suit a broad range of late model cruisers. "Just another screen", you may say, but you'd be wrong if you did!\nNot only do the SwitchBlade screens feature a quick release system, but they also feature exclusive Quantum_ treatment against surface abrasion for improved clarity.

Make way gym junkies, the original muscle bike is back for 2007 after a full work out - but at a slimmer price.\nYamaha's XJR1300 now comes with a host of modern updates that lurk seemingly un-noticed beneath the traditional exterior. Which means that while the classic look is retained, performance is thoroughly modern.\nFor example, fuel injection has been introduced for 2007.

FLHT ELECTRA GLIDE STANDARD\nThe FLHT Electra Glide Standard offers key touring features, including locking hard saddlebags, fork-mounted touring fair\ning with instrumentation, and auxiliary lamps, in an economical package that can also serve as a canvas for customisation.\n

A recent release from Tower Books, "Pinstripe Planet" is a visual celebration of the art of pinstriping - and some of its best practitioners - from all over the World.

Intersections present potentially high risk situations for motorcyclists and scooter riders. The increased volume of traffic activity places extra pressure on all drivers and riders. Accordingly, the chances of a crash are much greater, too.\nRiders who use a systematic risk management strategy can reduce the likelihood of a problem provided they apply serious concentration and three simple mental skills.

Sydney-based scooter specialists, Scooter Central, are inviting all Sydney scooter aficionados to attend the 'Spring Has Sprung Scooter Run' this September 16.\nHeld in conjunction with the Northern Beaches Scooter Club, the ride will kick off from Scooter Central's showroom at 551 Pittwater Rd, Brookvale at approximately 9:15am.

OZ Trikes. When it comes to trikes, OZ Trikes are Australia's number one manufacturer. They design and manufacture all their models and, of course, all are fully compliance approved.

Through a potent combination of performance DNA extracted from the Daytona 675 and aggressive street fighter styling drawn from the Speed Triple, Triumph have created the most desirable naked middleweight motorcycle in the market. The younger brother of the Speed Triple, the Street Triple is a rebel with plenty of cause - lean, light, agile and dripping with attitude.

If you love all things Vespa, you'll love the new Vespa shopping website\nwww.vespashopping.com