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Review: RGV250 versus NSR250 Retro Two-Strokes
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4 years ago

Review: RGV250 versus NSR250 Retro Two-Strokes

It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of two-strokes. Sure, I own a few four-strokes and most of my racebikes have had valves and cams but my roots are …
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Classic Restoration: 1974 Kawasaki H1 500
5 years ago

Classic Restoration: 1974 Kawasaki H1 500

I’m used to riding the latest and greatest bikes all the time, so my idea was to buy something for myself that I was less likely to lose my licence …
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Classic Collectable: Honda VFR750R RC30, 1987-1990
5 years ago

Classic Collectable: Honda VFR750R RC30, 1987-1990

If any one motorcycle represents Honda’s commitment to winning on the racetrack, it’s the 33-year-old HRC developed RC30, a bike as sought after today as it was in its hey-day… …
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History: Kawasaki Legend, Z1 900 New York Steak
5 years ago

History: Kawasaki Legend, Z1 900 New York Steak

‘New York Steak’ – Looking at the thousands of different motorcycle models released since Gottlieb Daimler went for a ride in 1885, it is fair to say that few models have …
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Retro Resto: Yamaha’s iconic RZ350
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5 years ago

Retro Resto: Yamaha’s iconic RZ350

Launched in 1983, the RZ350 was developed from Yamaha’s RD350LC, which in turn was a direct descendant of the highly successful air-cooled RD350, itself descended from the R5 of the …
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Classic Test: 1985 Suzuki RG500 Walter Wolf, Smokin’ Fun…
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5 years ago

Classic Test: 1985 Suzuki RG500 Walter Wolf, Smokin’ Fun…

The RG500 is already one of the most collectable bikes in the world but the Walter Wolf special, in particular this Japanese spec model, takes it up a notch. We …
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Old versus New: Suzuki GSX-R750F & Suzuki GSX-R750L5
5 years ago

Old versus New: Suzuki GSX-R750F & Suzuki GSX-R750L5

Show just about any enthusiast over the age of 40 a photo of a 1985 Suzuki Slabbie 750 and their eyes will glaze over with fond memories… I know I …
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Retro Ride: Moriwaki Engineering Zephyr
5 years ago

Retro Ride: Moriwaki Engineering Zephyr

The Kawasaki Zephyr 1100 was a brilliant bike that really never took off the way it should have here in Australia or NZ, quickly replaced by the ZRX. However, if …
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Classic Ride: The iconic Egli Vincent
5 years ago

Classic Ride: The iconic Egli Vincent

This beautiful 1960s machine could be something much more than just a stunning piece of two-wheeled art and iconic motorcycle history; this Egli Vincent could be the last ever to …
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Retro Racer: revisiting the Steve Martin #99 TBR Katana
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5 years ago

Retro Racer: revisiting the Steve Martin #99 TBR Katana

A chance to ride the TBR D&D QBE Suzuki Katana that Steve Martin has made so famous at the Phillip Island Classic a few years ago, along with the Giles …
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