Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa: Battle of the birds
From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 82 – first published in 2019. Story: Jim Scaysbrook • Photos: Des Lewis and OBA archives. Is it really twenty-five years since the GSX1300R (also known as the […]
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BSA B31 – Stout fellow
From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 80 – first published in 2019. Story: Peter Laverty • Photos: Wally Cox, Chas Rice, OBA archives There was not much to get excited about in Britain in […]
Yamaha SRX600: Two takes on a big single
From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 84 – first published in 2019. Story: Peter Laverty • Photos: Jim Scaysbrook There’s no doubt that Yamaha’s retro racer SR500, introduced in 1978, was a bold move, and […]
Pitmans Yamaha XS1100 Superbike: Chain-drive transformer
From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 73 – first published in 2018. Story: Jim Scaysbrook • Photos: John Ford, Keith Muir, Rob Lewis, Sue Scaysbrook, Mal Pitman. The shaft drive XS11 Yamaha was never […]
An RG in Wolf’s clothing – Walter Wolf Suzuki RG250 Gamma
From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 81 – first published in 2019. Story: Nick Varta The flamboyant décor distinguishing an otherwise unexceptional motorcycle gives some insight into the man behind its creation. Walter Wolf […]
Ron Boulden: Quick. Smart.
From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 88 – first published in 2020. Story: Jim Scaysbrook • Photos: Michael Andrews, Jeff Nield, OBA archives. The first time I met Ron Boulden he was working at […]
1956 Maico Taifun: Typhoon warning!
From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 87 – first published in 2020. Story: Jim Scaysbrook and Rick Schaap • Photos: Robin Lewis • Brochure supplied by Keith Ward It would be reasonable to assume that during […]
Donington Auctions arrives in Sydney
Melbourne-based auction house Donington Auctions has opened its new Sydney operation, based at Amaroo Park, Annangrove in the city’s north west. Housed in one of the historic buildings that was once part of the famous […]
Jack Ahearn Tribute
From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 66 – first published in 2017. Story: Jim Scaysbrook • Photos: Dick Darby, Nev Stumbles, Richard Swinton, Michael Andrews, Chas Rice. For some reason, the English press labelled Jack […]
Kawasaki A1R: The Super Samurai
From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 86 – first published in 2020. Words and photos: Geoffrey Ellis • Historic photos: Rob Lewis, Earl Brooks, Ray Stone. Arguably the most aesthetically attractive Japanese 250cc over-the-counter […]
