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Retro Rides: 1989 Yamaha TZR250 3MA Reverse-Cylinder
3 years ago

Retro Rides: 1989 Yamaha TZR250 3MA Reverse-Cylinder

Earlier this year I showed you the RZV500R and my RG500 resto jobs. Well, I also had the pleasure of doing up a mate’s TZR250. Now, this was no ordinary …
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Review: 2021 H-D FLHXS Street Glide Special, BOOM! Upgraded
8.9
3 years ago

Review: 2021 H-D FLHXS Street Glide Special, BOOM! Upgraded

This is the fourth iteration of Harley’s touring range fitted with the awesome 114 cube V-twin that we’ve ridden in the past year. The Street Glide Special is basically the …
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Retro Rides: 1980 Suzuki GSX1100, Muscle Mania!
3 years ago

Retro Rides: 1980 Suzuki GSX1100, Muscle Mania!

When released, the Suzuki GSX1100 was the fastest standard bike around, with its new 16-valve engine, leading axle front forks and dual front, single rear disc brakes. Its market placement …
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Review: 2021 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R Special Edition
8.2
3 years ago

Review: 2021 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R Special Edition

ZX-14R Project Leader Takeru Oshima did one hell of a job when he modernised the Ninja back in 2012. To think that it’s still a current bike, a decade later, …
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New Model: CFMOTO 700CL-X Sport
3 years ago

New Model: CFMOTO 700CL-X Sport

CFMOTO have just released more shots and details of their new model, the 700CL-X Sport. The sport version shares the platform of the other 700 models but has Brembo M50 …
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Ride: 2021 Yamaha MT Range, Maximum Torque
3 years ago

Ride: 2021 Yamaha MT Range, Maximum Torque

The Yamaha MT-03 had cosmetic upgrades last year (MT-03 review here), while the MT-07 HO & LA have had styling, engine, tyres, ergonomics and brake changes. The big boss MT-10 …
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Classic Rides: 1972 Triumph X-75 Hurricane
3 years ago

Classic Rides: 1972 Triumph X-75 Hurricane

The actual Hurricane was based on the Triumph Trident of 1968, which also shares the same 744cc three-cylinder engine as the BSA Rocket III. While it wasn’t the best handling …
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Review: 2021 Triumph Trident 660 LAMS
8.4
3 years ago

Review: 2021 Triumph Trident 660 LAMS

The Triumph Trident 660 is a retro-look, back to basics, stylish and fun machine that is a less expensive alternative to the current $14,900 LAMS approved Street Triple S. With …
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Throwback Thursday: Aprilia RS250 Harada Resto
3 years ago

Throwback Thursday: Aprilia RS250 Harada Resto

In late 1999 Heather and I were living day to day in Sydney, me a bike courier trying to get a start in journalism, and Heather working a city office …
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Staff Bike: Project CFMOTO 650MT, luggage and airfilter
3 years ago

Staff Bike: Project CFMOTO 650MT, luggage and airfilter

Since we’ve last checked in, I’ve honestly put less than 500km on the 650MT and it’s killing me! The recent lockdowns have left me stuck inside unable to work or …
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