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  • The Arai 500 1979-1988: A brave experiment
    Tracks

    The Arai 500 1979-1988: A brave experiment

    From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 101 – first published in 2022. Story: Jim Scaysbrook • Photos: Phil Foster, Lou Martin, John Ford, Jeff Nield, Michael Andrews, Leon Faivre. The Easter Bathurst races had [...]
  • 1926 Moto Guzzi Corsa C 4V – Master Blaster
    Bikes

    1926 Moto Guzzi Corsa C 4V – Master Blaster

    From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 101 – first published in 2022. Story: Jim Scaysbrook • Photos: Elwyn Roberts and Jim Scaysbrook Originally conceived to take on the perilous public road events in Italy, [...]
  • Suzuki Katana: Modern timing unlocks hidden power
    Good Gear

    Suzuki Katana: Modern timing unlocks hidden power

    On The Dyno: Presented by OEM.DIGITAL Pty Ltd Suzuki 1100 Katana owner Jamie Anderson was among the first to support the OEM.Digital Hand Held Dyno ignition project four years ago, when developer Mike Arnott called for [...]
  • 1956 Maserati T2 125 Lusso: A familiar face – in red
    Bikes

    1956 Maserati T2 125 Lusso: A familiar face – in red

    From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 102 – first published in 2022. Story: Nick Varta • Photos: Jim Scaysbrook If this motorcycle looks familiar, it’s because the basic design, in post-war times, wore many [...]
  • Norton Commando TT 750
    Bikes

    Norton Commando TT 750

    From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 102 – first published in 2022. Story and photos: Jim Scaysbrook • Extra photos: John Oirbans It’s a Commando, but not as we know it. “Does it have [...]
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
  • Suzuki Katana: Modern timing unlocks hidden power

    January 22, 2026
    On The Dyno: Presented by OEM.DIGITAL Pty Ltd Suzuki 1100 Katana owner Jamie Anderson was among the first to support the OEM.Digital Hand Held Dyno ignition project four years ago, when developer Mike Arnott called for [...]
  • A revolutionary ignition for classic Superbike performance
    December 17, 2025
  • Hand Held Dyno® vs Dyna Ignition – Back to back shootout
    October 10, 2025
  • No specialist skills required!
    February 22, 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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