More herbs for early Zeds
Want a power increase of around 25% for your early Z900 series? The RS34 Mikuni Complete Carb Kit will do the job. As well as the extra urge, these carbs eliminate flat spots and provide […]
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BSA Gold Star – the legendary model returns
At the Motorcycle Live Show in Coventry, UK on December 4, the Indian Mahindra Group, which now owns the rights to the BSA name, showed the first model to be built since their acquistion of […]
The Grom Motorcycle Museum: Vransko, Slovenia
Story & photos: Jim Scaysbrook In the tiny country of Slovenia, which has been invaded, annexed, carved up and pushed around for centuries, it’s a miracle anything has survived. Almost destroyed in the bloody […]
2021-22 MV Agusta Turismo – The lap of luxury
Report: Jim Scaysbrook • Photos: MV Agusta MV Agusta Turismo Veloce Lusso SCS E5 and MV Agusta Turismo RC SCS E5. In the booming middleweight Sports Touring category, MV Agusta commands the top slot, at least in price. […]
2021 Triumph Speed Twin – A speedier Speed twin
Ride Test: Jim Scaysbrook • Photos: Sue Scaysbrook and Triumph. At a glance the new 2021 Triumph Speed Twin seems very much like the previous model, but a deeper look (and a ride) confirms otherwise. Both […]
The Temple of Ducati
Story and photographs: Jim Scaysbrook Age and veneration do not necessarily go hand in hand, especially in a mechanical sense. Some brands never reach iconic status, no matter how enduring they may be. Ducati is […]
1912 Dunlop Dispatch Relay
His eclectic lifestyle totally dependent on the sale of tyres, adman Harry James realised the 1912 Dunlop Dispatch Relay was certain to inflate his pay packet. Story: Peter Whitaker • Photographs and research: Phillip Smith No one […]
2021 Review: Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 – classic, retro-styling in a modern motorcycle. Royal Enfield could scarcely have predicted just what a goal it would kick with the new 650 twins when they finally rolled off the […]
Suitable Partners: Yamaha TMAX 560 and NMAX 155
Scooters have come a long way since the concept sprang from post-war surpluses and evolved into cheap, chic and convenient transport. That concept was soon ransacked by even cheaper cars, and scooters became decidedly uncool, […]
Triumph Rocket 3 – from cult classic to “awesome”
It’s been 16 years since Triumph sprang the awesome Rocket 3 on us. Since then 2200 units have been sold in Australia and the Rocket 3 has become a cult classic. Now there’s an all […]
