Old Bikes
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Matchless L/R2. A rare beast.“The Model L/R2 is fitted with the famous MATCHLESS overhead camshaft engine, the pioneer of its type.”. If it were ever famous it was for a very short period; it blossomed in 1924 and died in 1929. -
BMW R68 - With a dash of speedThe R68 is the rarest post-war BMW, with a sporting pedigree that rekindled the marque’s interest in competition. -
1973 Yamaha TX 750 - Not quite rightYamaha’s TX750 was its entry into the Superbike class, but it all went horribly wrong…
MotoGP
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MotoGP Testing Sepang 2019: Mixed Emotions, Results & CompetitionThe 2019 MotoGP is underway with testing taking place at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia with almost every rider -
Chaotic MotoGP Race in Valencia Ends with Wet Boots, Cold Hands & Half the Field in the Gravel Trap!Valencia, the final conclusion to the 2018 session of MotoGP was chaotic from Friday right through until the flag was flown on race day. -
Dani Pedrosa Becomes a MotoGP Legend in Valencia as he Says Goodbye to Competitive RacingDani Pedrosa will race at Valencia one last time as he finishes up his career in the premier MotoGP class after announcing his retirement midway through the current season.
Australian Motorcyclist Magazine
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Walter Burley Griffin's Legacy - Sample Small Town Australia on Walter's WayThe Burley Griffin way is a 290km east-west corridor in the northern Riverina stretching from the Hume Highway just west of Yass to Griffith. -
West is Best: That’s What They Say About Margaret RiverThe southwestern tip of our continent is so good, for anyone who hasn’t been there, and even for those who have, this is serious competition for anywhere overseas. -
Passing Strange: Wilmington to HawkerShakespeare of course never rode through either Pichi Richi or Horrocks Pass. In fact, there is a puzzling absence of motorcycle references in his otherwise quite commendable plays.
Road Rider Magazine
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2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy - Fat's Back BabyThe bike that took Harley-Davidson to the tops of the pops. Um, no pressure, but H-D must be hoping the much-revised Fat Boy can perform miracles one more time -
Kawasaki Z900 RS - Jaffa IronThe original member of the Zed lineage was spawned way back in 1972 with the Z1. If you’ve ever had a hankering for one, Kawasaki has just brought it bang up-to-date with the launch of the Z900RS, and it might just be about the coolest retro on the market -
Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider S - Serial ThrillerExclusive, fast and drop-dead gorgeous. Harley-Davidson’s hot rod streeter hits the mark, big time
Bike Reviews
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Suzuki GSF1250 Bandit 2007-2016: Hooligan HeritageThe Suzuki Bandit is more the perfect example of a versatile all-rounder than the bike-of-choice for heavy-duty crims -
2018 Suzuki SV650X: The X FactorFrom its SV650 stalwart, Suzuki has created a modern retro for the masses -
Triumph Street Scrambler: Dirty DeedsForget the Thruxton, the Bonneville or even the Bobber The best bike in Triumph's retro range is the Street Scrambler. Here are five reasons why.
Bike Rides
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South Australia: The Fleurieu Peninsula - Smugglers’ CoveJust 90 minutes south of Adelaide is one of South Australia’s best-kept tourism secrets. -
New South Wales: Gwydir Highway - Over the HumpHere’s the latest (or at least most recent) way of getting from the coast to the hills in NSW. -
Tasmania: B-ing there - Sixty kliks of fun‘Ze B34 is, per’aps, our verseeon erf zer Oxley ’ighway and zer Grett Ocean Road,’ said my informant who shall remain nameless although his French accent has probably given him away.
Bike Tips
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Dirt Riding Tip: BermsWhen riding motocross it's imperative you know how to do a Berm. Bernie Hatton explains. -
Riding Tip: CorneringBernie Hatton provides 4 riding tips for cornering. -
Dirt Riding Tip: StandingWhen racing a dirt bike it's really important to know how to stand up on your motorcycle. Bernie Hatton provides tips.
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