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Retro – 80s to 2000s

Throwback Thursday | Exactweld Yamaha TZ250 GP Racer
2 years ago

Throwback Thursday | Exactweld Yamaha TZ250 GP Racer

The current globalisation of road racing means that, in almost every country of the world, in every class, the same identikit array of Supersomethings line up on the grid to …
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YZR500 Yamaha | Rainey Replica, Two-Stroke Tuesday
2 years ago

YZR500 Yamaha | Rainey Replica, Two-Stroke Tuesday

Two-stroke Tuesday time! Any readers over the age of 35-should have fond memories of watching Wayne Rainey make his magic happen on the best looking 500cc Grand Prix bike ever …
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Two-Stroke Tuesday: Video – Resto & Ride, 1989 Yamaha TZR250 3MA Reverse-Cylinder
2 years ago

Two-Stroke Tuesday: Video – Resto & Ride, 1989 Yamaha TZR250 3MA Reverse-Cylinder

Darren bought this TZR250 3MA as a blown up sight unseen import late 2019. The 1989 model is the most sought-after TZR and the most YZR250-like of any TZR. With …
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Retro Test: Built to Win, Suzuki GSX-R750T SRAD Review
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2 years ago

Retro Test: Built to Win, Suzuki GSX-R750T SRAD Review

In 1996 Suzuki delivered its very first beam frame supersports 750. It was a radical step and one that took sportsbikes to another level. The SRAD 750 was faster, lighter, …
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Travel: Riding A ’92 CBR900RR Fireblade Across Australia.
3 years ago

Travel: Riding A ’92 CBR900RR Fireblade Across Australia.

Open roads and searing heat, every rider has had the thought “Maybe I should ride across Australia?” Tony couldn’t let it just stay a dream, putting his plans in motion …
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Custom Bike: Andrew’s Big Bore 1998 Yamaha SZR660 Super Single!
3 years ago

Custom Bike: Andrew’s Big Bore 1998 Yamaha SZR660 Super Single!

Andrew’s 1998 Yamaha SZR660 is certainly a one-of-a-kind build, drawing attention everywhere he goes. I was lucky enough to be allowed to take it for a quick spin to see …
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Two-Stroke Tuesday: 1985 Yamaha RZ125FN, The Forgotten RZ
3 years ago

Two-Stroke Tuesday: 1985 Yamaha RZ125FN, The Forgotten RZ

I’m an absolute Yamaha RZ nut, I’ve ground-up restored an RZV500 for a mate and my first road bike was a RZ250FN. Here is a look at the rare 125, …
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Two-Stroke Tuesday: Jeff’s Restored Suzuki RM80X Minibike
3 years ago

Two-Stroke Tuesday: Jeff’s Restored Suzuki RM80X Minibike

Back in 1987 my Suzuki RM80X got nicked and it broke my heart. With the usual living expenses as a family, there was no hope of me getting another bike …
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Custom Retro: Josh’s ’93 Turbo Kawasaki ZXR750L
3 years ago

Custom Retro: Josh’s ’93 Turbo Kawasaki ZXR750L

Remember when the Kawasaki ZXR750L was the bike to have? Back in the glory days of 750 domination? Back when a superbike was a superbike and 120 horsepower on the …
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Two-stroke Tuesday: ex John Kocinski Cagiva V593 GP500
4 years ago

Two-stroke Tuesday: ex John Kocinski Cagiva V593 GP500

This world famous Cagiva V593 belonged to huge motorcycle fan and avid collector, Steve Byrne. The bike held a spot at Steve’s bar with Andrew Pitt’s world title winning ZX-6RR. …
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