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Tom Phillis: A bridge too far

Story: Jim Scaysbrook • Photos: Charles Rice, Keith Ward, Tom Perry The feeling of disbelief that followed the death of Tom Phillis on the Isle of Man in 1962 was palpable. How could Tom, fast [...]
Bikes

Honda CBX 1000: The wide one

Story and photos: Jim Scaysbrook • Technical assistance: Jim Merrick, Tom Battison. Faced with stiffening opposition from all fronts for the title of King of the Road, Honda went for the coup d’état. December 1977. [...]
Riders

Nanae Okamoto – Cinder lady

Story: Jim Scaysbrook • Photos: Peter White, Brian Darby and OBA archives. Solo speedway is one of the few forms of motorcycling that has always been traditionally male dominated. This is the story of Japanese lady [...]
Riders

Ron Robinson: Never a dull moment

Story: Jim Scaysbrook • Photos: Keith Ward, Charles Rice, Ron Robinson, FoTTofinders. At the end of 1962, Ron Robinson was at the crossroads. He’d been racing in Australia since 1955, and had honed his skills to [...]
Out'n'About

The Temple of Ducati

Story and photographs: Jim Scaysbrook Age and veneration do not necessarily go hand in hand, especially in a mechanical sense. Some brands never reach iconic status, no matter how enduring they may be. Ducati is [...]

2021 Review: Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

March 10, 2021

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 – classic, retro-styling in a modern motorcycle. Royal Enfield could scarcely have predicted just what a goal it would kick with the new 650 twins when they finally rolled off the [...]
Suitable Partners: Yamaha TMAX 560 and NMAX 155

September 30, 2020
Triumph Rocket 3 – from cult classic to “awesome”

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

May 24, 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

The Temple of Ducati

August 20, 2021

Story and photographs: Jim Scaysbrook Age and veneration do not necessarily go hand in hand, especially in a mechanical sense. Some brands never reach iconic status, no matter how enduring they may be. Ducati is [...]
1912 Dunlop Dispatch Relay

March 27, 2021
27th Frostbite Rally: Frost-free in Warwick

December 6, 2019
Fourth time lucky for Rennie at Pikes Peak

July 1, 2019

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