Classic

Quite apart from its domination of MotoGP, the past two years have seen Ducati rule the World Superbike series once again with the Panigale V4 R, its MotoGP racer-with-lights ridden …
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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 early ’70s. The …
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Ironic, really. Despite creating the iconic H1R, alone out of the four Japanese manufacturers, Kawasaki firmly turned its back away from two-stroke GP racing at the end of 1982, in …
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This Barry Sheene RGB500 might have been built partly to pay homage to one of the most popular Grand Prix stars but it will not be sitting in silence for …
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When Suzuki released the GSXR750 in 1985, it blew minds. The square aluminium tube-framed Suzuki was the starting point for a run of bikes that continues to this very day. …
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Fifty years ago this year, 1974, saw a momentous transition in 500GP racing, marking the last time a four-stroke – meaning MV Agusta, courtesy of the late Phil Read – …
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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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Two-stroke Tuesday time! Any readers over the age of 35-should have fond memories of watching Wayne Rainey make his magic happen on the best looking 500cc Grand Prix bike ever …
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Darren bought this TZR250 3MA as a blown up sight unseen import late 2019. The 1989 model is the most sought-after TZR and the most YZR250-like of any TZR. With …
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In 1996 Suzuki delivered its very first beam frame supersports 750. It was a radical step and one that took sportsbikes to another level. The SRAD 750 was faster, lighter, …
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