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  • Revvin’ Heaven: Honda CBR250RR
    Bikes

    Revvin’ Heaven: Honda CBR250RR

    From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 102 – first published in 2022. A Learner-legal motorcycle that puts of 34kW (45.5hp) at 18,000 rpm? Surely a typo. But no, this is the spec for the [...]
  • A revolutionary ignition for classic Superbike performance
    Good Gear

    A revolutionary ignition for classic Superbike performance

    On The Dyno: Presented by OEM.DIGITAL Pty Ltd Once in a while, a new product comes along that’s a true game-changer. It turns the conventional wisdom on its head. Think of the iPhone: it wasn’t [...]
  • 1961 BMW R69S – Big tank Beemer
    Bikes

    1961 BMW R69S – Big tank Beemer

    From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 101 – first published in 2022. The R69S has become, over the years, one of the most revered of all the BMW flat twins. It is rare too, [...]
  • Upcoming Races & Rallies Calendar
    What's On

    Upcoming Races & Rallies Calendar

    Check out the upcoming classic motorcycle events from around Australia. FEBRUARY 2026 Bridgetstone Festival of Speed 7-8 February 2026 – Sydney Motor Sport Park,Eastern Creek NSW Come and celebrate the Post Classic Racing Association’s 40th [...]
  • Rowley Park Speedway: See you on Friday night
    Tracks

    Rowley Park Speedway: See you on Friday night

    From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 100 – first published in 2022. Tracks in Time, Rowley Park Speedway, Brompton, Adelaide Story: Peter Laverty • Photos: Graham Longley, Brian Darby, Neil Burston, Ross Garrigan There [...]
Keith Bryen, G45 Matchless.
In the Spotlight

Keith Bryen – Racing in his blood

by Jim Scaysbrook in Feature

One thing never changes in top-level motorcycle racing; works rides are hard to find. The fact hasn’t deterred scores of Australian and New Zealand riders fighting their way into the big time, always with the [...]
  • 1948 EMC 350
    Bikes

    Splitting the single – 1948 EMC 350cc

  • Late thrust – 1969 BSA Rocket 3

  • Bultaco Metralla – Bully for you

  • The Ultimate Street Fighter – Mark Walker’s “Big Ned”

  • A Multitude of Manxes

  • Rumi 125 – A Latin love affair

  • Katana – The Suzuki born in Bavaria

  • Keith Bryen, G45 Matchless.
    Riders

    Keith Bryen – Racing in his blood

  • Garry Thomas – One fierce competitor

  • Geoff Duke – The Duke’s Crusade

  • George Scott – Best in the West

  • The Swann Insurance International Road Race Series – Part 1: 1978-83

  • The Swann International Series – Part 2: 1984-88

  • Honest Col Crothers – Live fast. Play fast.

  • Darley 1959 A Grade Grid
    Tracks

    Darley Days

  • The Murder Drome

  • Catalina Park – Grand Prix de Gully

  • 1959 Australian Grand Prix, Florida Gardens Estate – The not-so Grand Prix

  • Bandiana Army Camp –  The blast around the barracks

  • Hume Weir – The valley of the kings

  • The Crafers TT: Storm in a teacup – March 15th, 1947

  • Out'n'About

    2018 International Festival of Speed

  • 27th Frostbite Rally: Frost-free in Warwick

  • Alec Wise: the brake man

  • 2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 S: Even better with age

    October 19, 2025
    From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 123 – first published in 2025. Ride impressions: Jim Scaysbrook • Photos: Mat Clancy, Kawasaki Australia When we tested the Versys 1000 SE back in 2019, it had [...]
  • Royal Enfield Bear 650: A Scrambler joins the mix
    September 5, 2025
  • 2025 Yamaha MT-07: Much more than a facelift
    February 26, 2025
  • Yamaha XSR900 GP – A retro racer for the road
    February 5, 2025
  • A revolutionary ignition for classic Superbike performance

    December 17, 2025
    On The Dyno: Presented by OEM.DIGITAL Pty Ltd Once in a while, a new product comes along that’s a true game-changer. It turns the conventional wisdom on its head. Think of the iPhone: it wasn’t [...]
  • Hand Held Dyno® vs Dyna Ignition – Back to back shootout
    October 10, 2025
  • No specialist skills required!
    February 22, 2025
  • Bright sparks from Rex
    January 1, 2025
  • MV Agusta Museum – Cascina Costa, Italy

    October 10, 2025
    From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 56 – first published in 2015. Story and photos: Jim Scaysbrook Don’t expect the MV Agusta Museum to loom up on the horizon like the latest IKEA mega-warehouse [...]
  • Operation Transmatilda
    August 29, 2025
  • Under the Abbey
    July 25, 2025
  • The Big Cancellation
    June 13, 2025
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