Articles by Mike Ryan

Suzuki Australia has released advance details of the new Bandit 1250S to give riders an exciting sneak preview of what's in store for 2007.

Kevin Curtain (Yamaha Motor Germany) came into the Magny Cours season finale needing to finish just eighth - even if nearest rival, and reigning champion, Sebastien Charpentier won the race - but agonisingly crashed out of fourth place on lap eight of 22.

Determined to wrap up the championship, Xerox Ducati's Troy Bayliss was fast straight out of the blocks, setting a record on the first day of practice that easily eclipsed last year's best race time.

After specualtion that he would join any one of a number of teams, Australia's Casey Stoner threw everyone a curveball by announcing he'll be joining the factory Ducati squad for 2007.

One of the best things about being riding instructors is the great people we introduce to motorcycling.

While funds from fans of the iconic Geelong circuit - and fans of dirt bike racing in general - continue to come, the future of the Barrabool circuit is still not 100% certain.

In a similar vein to Reed, Ricky Carmichael has also expressed a desire to eventually switch to four wheel racing.

Following the World Superbike season finale in October, the ever popular Pierfrancesco Chili confirmed his retirement from World Superbike after more than a decade of competition.

The signing of 17-year old Kade Mosig to the factory No Fear Honda racing team confirms the squad's lineup for the 2007 outdoor motocross series.

Italian Trifecta; The traditional Japanese 'home track' advantage seems long gone now, with Ducati's Loris Capirossi repeating his win from last year at the Motegi circuit.

Now superior riding satisfaction and comfort can be yours in town too. All you need is a well balanced motorcycle like the Norge 1200 T.

The all-new Ilmor Engineering team made their debut at the Estoril MotoGP round, with former 500cc GP and World Superbike race winner, Garry McCoy, part of the development program.