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Doug Voss: The long way to the Earls Court Show

Few people have ridden overland from India to England. Even fewer would still own the bike they rode, 58 years after the ride, and still use it regularly. Such a man is Doug Voss, 85 [...]
Bikes

Bridgestone’s crowning glory – The 350 GTR

Story and photos Geoffrey Ellis Fast and ferocious; the Bridgestone 350 GTR had few equals in terms of performance and build-quality. Bridgestone’s 350 GTR was undoubtedly the finest of the 1960s mid-sized two-stroke motorcycles in both [...]
Riders

Chum Taylor: Sandgroper Speedway Star

An interview with Edwin Vernon ‘Chum’ Taylor by Ken Duperouzel Chum Taylor’s speedway career last a quarter of a century. He was the only West Australian rider to ever score points in a World [...]
Bikes

Alf Berry’s “Little Buzz”

Wartime ingenuity and Alf Berry’s mechanical skills combined to produce a little rocket. Story: Wayne Berry On the night of the 22nd September 1944 Alf Berry a fitter Motor Vehicles Trade Group One with the [...]
Feature

Tony Edwards: All round racer

People have been trying to keep up with Tony Edwards for decades. Now, at 87, it is still a difficult task. Fit, sharp and entertaining, Tony’s life is as busy as it ever was, with [...]

Suitable Partners: Yamaha TMAX 560 and NMAX 155

September 30, 2020

Scooters have come a long way since the concept sprang from post-war surpluses and evolved into cheap, chic and convenient transport. That concept was soon ransacked by even cheaper cars, and scooters became decidedly uncool, [...]
Triumph Rocket 3 – from cult classic to “awesome”

February 27, 2020
Yamaha Tracer 900GT – A better Tracer

May 24, 2019
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 & GT650 – The twins are here

March 18, 2019

Inflation is a good thing

December 19, 2018

A tubeless tyre puncture repair kit that fits under the seat of most bikes can be the difference between a good day’s riding, and a trip home in the trailer. These days, roads are littered [...]
BK Performance expands

December 19, 2018
For female feet

December 19, 2018
Mikunis for Triumphs

December 19, 2018

27th Frostbite Rally: Frost-free in Warwick

December 6, 2019

The classic motorcycle rally scene is booming all over Australia and New Zealand, and OBA is proud that we cover many of these events each issue. The motorcycles range from true veterans, some more than [...]
Fourth time lucky for Rennie at Pikes Peak

July 1, 2019
Australian speedway goldmine

May 18, 2018
2018 International Festival of Speed

April 6, 2018

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