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Review: RGV250 versus NSR250 Retro Two-Strokes
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6 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
6 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
6 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
6 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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6 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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Old versus New: Suzuki GSX-R750F & Suzuki GSX-R750L5
6 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
6 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
6 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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7 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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Custom Classic: BevelTech Ducati 900 SS, Vern2
7 years ago

Custom Classic: BevelTech Ducati 900 SS, Vern2

What you see here is one very special bevel. You see, the builder, Tony Hannagan, is a legend Down Under in the secretive world of those that worship at the …
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