Articles by Mike Ryan

In what may be a portent for the 2007 season, 2006 'Rookie of the Year', Dani Pedrosa, was able to better five time MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi in the final test session of the year.

If you didn't get a copy in your Christmas stocking, fear not, the 2006-07 Motocourse annual is now available at most good book retailers and specialist motoring bookstores Australia wide.

The VTX1300S ups the ante when it comes to classic retro cool. Add an eye-catching new Titanium colour, and you'll quickly realize this brilliant 1312cc V-twin is as mesmerizing to look at as it is exhilarating to ride.

Honda's new entry level road racer, the CBR150, is already making its mark on the market, with steady sales now taking place nationally out of selected dealerships.

Contracts reviewed for Yamaha's top riders in the Supersport competition.

As much as scooters are an answer to traffic and parking hassles, and an economical vehicle to run, they're also very much a vehicle of style and fashion, which is why Yamaha are offering a very funky scooter t-shirt to everyone that test rides any one of the eight scooters in the Yamaha range.

Max Biaggi has signalled his intent for the 2007 season by outpacing his new World Superbike rivals during their first official head-to-head clash.

The Tiger has always been one of the most popular bikes in Triumph's range and since the original launch in 1994 has won a legion of fans the world over thanks to its all purpose usefulness, mile -munching ability and sheer dependability.

The Sydney Motorcycle Show was a big hit with visitors getting a first hand look at some hot new models.

The dramatically re-engineered RM-Z250 comprises a range of high performance features to create the ultimate 250cc pro lites racer.

Suzuki's MX team is looking strong again for 2007, with Daryl Hurley raring to go after an injury-interrupted 2006.

As already covered briefly in our October issue, the Alstare Corona Suzuki team has signed up four-time 250cc champion and multiple 500cc/MotoGP race winner, Max Biaggi for 2007.