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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Marquez dominates, Yamaha struggles and Lorenzo gets ejected from his seat!The 2018 Aragon Grand Prix was full of thrills and spills. The World Championship leader Marc Marquez did a superb job riding aggressively and at the same time carefully in order to extend his title lead with fellow rival Jorge Lorenzo being ejected from his seat on the first corner! -
Spain vs Spain vs Italy: Marquez, Dovi and LorenzoOne of the greatest races of all time is here! The riders and teams have made themselves welcome at MotorLand. Turn 10 has been renamed Marquez corner and the multiple World Champion is feeling excited about the head to head battle with Ducati and Yamaha. -
Dovi Overcomes Obstacles to Conquer Misano!It was a battle of Ducati versus Honda as the Yamaha bikes failed to challenge those at the front even after solid practice and qualifying sessions. The key factor of Andrea Dovizioso winning the 2018 Misano Grand Prix was the hunger for success at this particular Italian circuit.
Australian Motorcyclist Magazine
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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. -
Across the Top of Tas - St Helens to LauncestonHere is a short ride through some of the most beautiful country on this green Earth, also taking in one of Tasmania’s best bike roads: the A3 or Tasman Highway. -
My Way or the Highway - Sydney to Gloucester/NabiacSooner or later you’re going to want or need to ride up or down the east coast from Sydney to Cairns or points in between. In this first of a series of guides to the two most easterly options for these routes we’re going to go from Sydney to Gloucester (my way) and to Nabiac (the highway).
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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MV Agusta Brutale 800 RR: Brutale TruthCam clashes over the personalities of MV Agusta’s overhauled Brutale 800 RR -
2018 Ducati Panigale V4 S: Dancing to a new beatFour decades after Ducati considered scrapping motorcycle production for good, it goes and produces one of the most technologically advanced superbikes motorcycling has ever seen. -
Harley-Davidson Breakout vs Fat Bob 114: Fat & The FuriousThe bad boy Breakout has achieved cult status, but could it be trumped by the new-school Fat Bob?
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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