Articles by Mike Ryan

Bike sales gather pace! Motorcycle sales are really gathering momentum, with a record 82,980 bikes delivered in the first nine months of the year.

Around 200 motocross riders including No Fear Honda's Craig 'Ando' Anderson came together in November at the Barrabool Motocross track to do something they rarely get a chance to do - ride for the fun of it!

With the cessation of the Foggy Petronas squad, Steve Martin will return to the DFX Treme team for whom he rode before his time on the FP1. Previously, DFX ran Ducatis, but for 2007, the squad will run Honda CBR 1000RRs.

Ando dials himself into the mix. Coming in to the penultimate round of the Supercross Masters Series, all eyes were on Troy Carroll (CDR/ Nokia/ Yamaha), the defending champion back for his first real hitout since March.

Suzuki Australia has unleashed the ultimate four stroke motocross weapon - the latest incarnation of the all conquering RM-Z450.

Following the success of the Phillip Island GSX-R ride day, Suzuki's next GSX-R only track day is scheduled at Sydney's Eastern Creek Raceway on Monday 11 December.

Offering an exciting sneak preview of its all new open class supersport machine, Suzuki Australia has announced advance details of the all-new 2007-model GSX-R1000.

The 2007 model 800cc cruisers feature new colour schemes and include several refinements to excite cruiser enthusiasts.

A race of polar opposites saw Chris Walker (PSG-1 Kawasaki) record his first World Superbike win in an extremely wet race 1, while race 2 saw Troy Bayliss (Xerox Ducati) again return to the top of the podium, but this time on a virtually dry track!

It's a great feeling to be getting back into bikes after a break, checking out the latest models and equipment, and looking forward to those fun days on the road enjoying the freedom you know only motorcycling can bring.

Italy's most prestigious motorcycle marquee has just introduced its newest creation - the F4 1000 R.

While several readers would be aware that the Y.S.S. range of suspension components comes out of Thailand, the Aussie connection is a strong one.