“I’ve never had a job. I just work on motorbikes.” This is a somewhat curious statement from a somewhat complex man. Mark Walker, by his own admission, has been around motorcycles all his life. A […]
By all accounts, Francisco Xavier Bulto (also known as ‘Paco’) was a formidable man with a typically robust Latin personality, and he loved motorcycle racing with a passion shared by legions of his countrymen. It […]
It was way back in ’67 when the V7 Moto Guzzi broke cover. Since then, the 90-degree V twin, with cylinders set across the frame and the crankshaft running fore and aft, has come to […]
Yamaha’s hugely successful MT (Max Torque) range was spawned 11 years ago with the release of the humungous MT-01 – the 1670cc V twin that looked like it was designed to be ridden by the steroid […]
A few issues back we tested the new 1200cc Triumph Bonneville, which is in itself a damn fine motorcycle. Now meet its wilder half – the Thruxton R. If ever a machine were created to be […]
Metzeler has been in motorcycle tyres for a long time – since 1892 in fact – but the German company hasn’t forgotten its roots. In fact, the range of Metzeler Classic tyres has recently been […]
Around 18 months ago we reviewed the Australian designed and made solar charger marketed by Zochy’s Magnetos. Since then, we have had a unit it the garaged hitched up to four bikes, and the performance […]
British-made Davida jet-style helmets comply with ECE22.05 standard and are now fully legal in Australia. The shell size varies in proportion to head size, so the helmet always looks ‘right’, and inside you’ll fine soft leather […]
The Old Bike Australasia Club Directory is your go-to listing of the huge number of specialist and enthusiast motorcycle clubs throughout Australia and New Zealand. From Adler to Yamaha there’s a club that will cater […]
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