Alan Puckett and the Art of the Motorcycle
There are many of us who believe that the motorcycle is a work of art; a uniquely beautiful style of sculpture; an object whose function has dictated its form and in doing so created something […]
Year: 2018
Maurie Quincey – Victorian Dominator
Maurie Quincey is assured of a place in Australia’s motorcycle racing history, by virtue of his domination of racing in the state of Victoria during the early 1950s. One of the best riders to come […]
Mini Marvels – A pair of works Lambretta racers
Strange looking devices they may have been, but the Lambretta C Racers were effective, if ephemeral in a competition sense. During the Second World War, when Allied troops began the invasion of Rome, British bombers […]
Norton Commando – Taking command
The Norton Commando is one of the most uniquely styled motorcycles of all time, with its share of detractors and well as legions of fans. Here are two examples of a different spin on a […]
Ray Owen – The complete motorcyclist
You could reasonably assume that there are a few OBA readers out there who started racing more than 60 years ago – not many, perhaps, but a few. But how many of them still own […]
Katana – The Suzuki born in Bavaria
The boom in big-capacity motorcycles that began in the late 1960s continued unabated a decade later, and the annual end-of-year shows, in Milan and Cologne (which rotated year about) and Tokyo always contained a few […]
Oxford Tank Grips
Talk about back to the future. In the good ‘ole days, no self-respecting motorcycle would leave the factory without rubber knee grips on the side of the tank, useful for hanging on and hence stability. […]
Waxing lyrical – DriRider jackets
New from DriRider is the Brooklands Jacket, an historic name for a style that is itself steeped in tradition. The outer shell is made in wax cotton, with a waterproof and breathable Reissa membrane. There’s […]
Beaut boots
Formed in 2005, Italian company TCX has been an innovator in motorcycle boots ever since. In fact, the name is derived from the company’s patented Torsion Control System which is incorporated in both road and […]
Cool Cases
Coocase top boxes provide a durable luggage solution in a range of elegant, user-friendly designs. Whether you are cruising on the weekend, commuting to work, or taking the trip of a lifetime Coocase will exceed […]
