BSA Lightning Clubman: The Bonnie beater
From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 100 – first published in 2022. Myths and legends surround many models in the annals of motorcycling history. The older they become, the more the truth seems to […]
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Revvin’ Heaven: Honda CBR250RR
From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 102 – first published in 2022. A Learner-legal motorcycle that puts of 34kW (45.5hp) at 18,000 rpm? Surely a typo. But no, this is the spec for the […]
A revolutionary ignition for classic Superbike performance
On The Dyno: Presented by OEM.DIGITAL Pty Ltd Once in a while, a new product comes along that’s a true game-changer. It turns the conventional wisdom on its head. Think of the iPhone: it wasn’t […]
1961 BMW R69S – Big tank Beemer
From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 101 – first published in 2022. The R69S has become, over the years, one of the most revered of all the BMW flat twins. It is rare too, […]
Rowley Park Speedway: See you on Friday night
From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 100 – first published in 2022. Tracks in Time, Rowley Park Speedway, Brompton, Adelaide Story: Peter Laverty • Photos: Graham Longley, Brian Darby, Neil Burston, Ross Garrigan There […]
Murray Tainton: Quite a career
From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 102 – first published in 2022. Story and photos: Jim Scaysbrook Tainton is a name that has been around Victorian motorcycling circles for decades – Murray and his […]
Stanley Woods: A superstar in Australia
From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 102 – first published in 2022. Story: Jim Scaysbrook • Photos: Dennis Quinlan, Alan Wallis, Keith Millich, George Bolton, Brian Forth. Imagine if Marc Marquez, Valentino Rossi or […]
Kawasaki Z650: Big-hearted middleweight
From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 101 – first published in 2022. Story: Peter Laverty • Photos: Neale Binnion, Gaven Dall’Osto, OBA archives Just when everything was getting bigger in the ‘seventies, Kawasaki went […]
1937 New Imperial Model 76 de Luxe: A real survivor
From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 100 – first published in 2022. Story: Jim Scaysbrook • Photos: Roger Ralston, Jim Scaysbrook, OBA archives. Twice written off, this rare New Imperial has managed to survive […]
2025 Kawasaki Versys 1100 S: Even better with age
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 […]
