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Doug James: The Original Wollongong Wizz

At just seventeen years of age, Doug James was the youngest rider in the Australian Tourist Trophy in 1939. He was also a long way from home. Pre-war, the journey from Wollongong to Phillip Island, [...]
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Gilera Saturno Sanremo: Mistaken identity

Tony McAlpine had a reputation for being a forceful character, both on and off the track. From the time he first appeared as a teenager in Miniature TT (unsealed circuits) around Sydney in the late [...]
Bikes

1971 Honda CB125S – Little ripper

Robust, attractive, reliable and frugal to own and run. What more could you want in a motorcycle? Story and photos: Jim Scaysbrook In 1970, while killing time prior to sailing for England to chance my [...]
Riders

Harry Hinton: A Racing Life

The Isle of Man mountain course is unique in its sheer abundance of natural hazards, which are rarely tolerant of errors of judgement or mistakes. Those who have taken on the Mountain respect it, for [...]
Bikes

BMW R69S – The ultimate flat twin?

BMW had something to prove – that their venerable twin was capable of more than just comfortable touring. The R69S was the answer. Story: Jim Scaysbrook with thanks to Damien Cook and Adrian Vergison for [...]

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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