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RAAF Jets to Thrill Fans at Phillip Island GP

By  •  September 23, 2016

The Australian Grand Prix Corporation today announced the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) as an official partner at the Michelin Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2016.

For the first time at the …
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Four Days Until Phillip Island SBK!

By  •  February 22, 2016

Get set for the fastest, closest racing on the planet, when the world’s leading production bikes return to Australia’s motorcycle mecca, the Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit, for next …
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Throwback Thursday: Ginger Molloy’s Kawasaki H1R Racer

By  •  July 25, 2024

50 years on from its season in the sun, the Ginger Molloy milestone Kawasaki H1R is alive and racing in Australia in completely original form, thanks to the son of …
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Legends: The Career Of Rob Phillis, Part Two The ’80s & WSBK

By  •  December 7, 2023

Rob Phillis’ sublime road racing talent was never in question, but he required a stabilising force to consistently bring his brilliance to the fore. Enter Melbourne motorcycle dealer Mick Hone …
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Racer Test: Period 6 1989 Yamaha FZR1000

By  •  February 22, 2022

My mate Chris and I have been building our P6 bike for years now, a 1989 Yamaha FZR1000. It has gone through all sorts of changes since, but I thought …
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Retro Rides: 1980 Suzuki GSX1100, Muscle Mania!

By  •  August 26, 2021

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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Editorial, with Jeff Ware: Merry Christmas All Motorcyclists!

By  •  December 25, 2020

G’day, how was your 2020? It’s a question I’ve been asking motorcyclists, friends & family lately and one thing is clear, each and every one of us experienced the weirdness …
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Retro Racer: Cam Donald Harris XR69

By  •  November 18, 2020

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

By  •  October 29, 2020

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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Editorial: With Jeff Ware, Dec 31, 2019…

By  •  December 31, 2019

G’day,  Where do I start? As I sit here on New Year’s Eve to write this, my final editorial for 2019, it’s 42ºC outside and there are thousands of firefighters …
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