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A little over four decades ago Yamaha finally won a major International road race with a four-stroke motorcycle for the very first time. Jim Budd and Roger Heyes teamed up …
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When they were released, we sent Pommie to Spain to test the S22 Bridgestone Hypersport at the famous Jerez Circuit. After the launch a set landed on Taka’s door for …
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Before COVID-19 hit, Simon Harris headed to Spain to lap the Ascari Race Resort on a range of current machinery, then scratch through the local hills the following day, for …
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Early Japanese classics lead the way at Shannons Spring Timed Online Auction, with a total of 22 classic and sports motorcycles on offer. With demand growing for rare Japanese sports …
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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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Victorian Kevin Magee lays valid claim to being “the world’s most versatile road racer of the modern era”, as the only man to have won World Championship rounds in the …
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Any racebike which has had top people at both Honda and Ducati trying to ensure it disappeared from the racetrack at one time or another during its life, has to …
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As promised in our tech article on the Metzeler RACETEC TD SLICK, Taka has put them to the ultimate test over two track days, one at a Phillip Island Ride …
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The Drysdale 750 V8 is an engineering masterpiece and an important part of Australia’s automotive history. When I rode it I didn’t know what to expect, but after a few …
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I first set eyes on the Hot Shoe Indian at the Broadford Bike Bonanza several years ago. It’s hard to miss such a ride, it even looks fast standing still …
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