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Throwback Thursday: Twindian, homemade V4
4 years ago

Throwback Thursday: Twindian, homemade V4

In 1923, with no guides on how it needed to be put together or even a benchmark to aim for, skilled machinist Bill Arnold set out on a blind build …
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Retro Racer: Cam Donald Harris XR69
4 years ago

Retro Racer: Cam Donald Harris XR69

Cameron Donald is a household name in the Australian motorcycling community for his Isle of Man status but equally as popular are his results in classic racing. He’s won plenty …
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Throwback Thursday: T-Rex Racing Yamaha FJ1200
5 years ago

Throwback Thursday: T-Rex Racing Yamaha FJ1200

The FJ1100 was a ground-breaker, the first Hypersport. It hit the road in ’84 and was an instant hit despite strong competition. When all manufacturers offered nakedbikes, sportsbikes or touring …
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Throwback Thursday: Troy’s Last Ride, testing the BMW Motorrad Motorsport S 1000 RR
5 years ago

Throwback Thursday: Troy’s Last Ride, testing the BMW Motorrad Motorsport S 1000 RR

Almost a decade ago I headed to Portimao to ride the WorldSBK machines. The BMW was of particular interest, as I had ridden the first model at the same circuit …
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Racer Test: Bimota YB5 T-Rex Racing Classic Superbike
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5 years ago

Racer Test: Bimota YB5 T-Rex Racing Classic Superbike

35-years-old and this highly modified and very rare Bimota YB5 could well be one of the best handling retro motorcycles on the planet. Back in 2016, Jeff headed to the …
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Tweaked: 200hp Turbocharged Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe
5 years ago

Tweaked: 200hp Turbocharged Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe

Kawasaki’s slick Z900 RS Café is a great looking retro – but the motor can feel a little on the soft side. Over in the UK, top drag tuning shop …
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Throwback Thursday: Riding Max Biaggi’s Alitalia RSV4 Factory Superbike
5 years ago

Throwback Thursday: Riding Max Biaggi’s Alitalia RSV4 Factory Superbike

The RSV4 is the closest of all the SBK machines to a MotoGP bike. From the start of the campaign in 2006, Aprilia focussed on building a race bike that …
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BMW M 1000 RR WorldSBK homologation special announced!
5 years ago

BMW M 1000 RR WorldSBK homologation special announced!

The all-new M 1000 RR, the first M Model from Motorrad, will arrive in Australia in Q1, 2021. The new model, M RR for short, is a race homologation-special based …
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Throwback Thursday: Riding Checa’s Title Winning Althea Ducati RS11
5 years ago

Throwback Thursday: Riding Checa’s Title Winning Althea Ducati RS11

Carlos Checa dominated WSBK in 2011, winning his first ever world title at the ripe old age of 38. With 15 wins and 21 podiums all up on the privateer …
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Tweaked: Suzuki PTR GSX-S1000 KATANA video review
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5 years ago

Tweaked: Suzuki PTR GSX-S1000 KATANA video review

Just over 12-months ago Suzuki Australia launched the new KATANA here, holding a two day press event on the Gold Coast. You can read our review here or watch our video …
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