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 […]
Buzz Box
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 […]
No Longer Supported
Three-word phrases can be intimidating and foreboding, prescient even. “I’m leaving you”, “Oh my God”, “Make my day”, “I shall return”, spring to mind – a form of speech sometimes referred to as ‘tripling’. But […]
Australian speedway goldmine
Our Tracks in Time story “Sydney Showground Speedway – The Big Hoop” that appeared in OBA Issue 71 featured photos from Brian Darby’s extensive speedway collection. If you’re into the golden eras of Australian speedway, […]
Yamaha FJR1300AE – “Hey, let’s just keep going.”
The moment OBA 66 went to press, we (Mrs Editor and I) were on the road for a week’s R&R, our departure happening to coincide with the first day of winter. Our steed was the […]
Kawasaki Z900RS – Roll ‘em in the aisles
When you’ve already created one of motorcycling’s most iconic machines – the Z1 of 1972 – you have a ready-made template to cash in on the retro market, which is currently all the rage. Kawasaki’s […]
Load that Z
The new Z900RS Kawasaki has scarcely hit the streets, but already those enterprising folk at Ventura have a light, stable and versatile Bike-Pack luggage system ready to go. Heart of the kits are the Ventura […]
Clamp-on brake lever clip
The Oxford Clamp-On brake lever clip is a clever little device that makes all those inner tubes, rubber bands and cable ties completely redundant, so that you can secure your bike with confidence. From transporting […]
KYT Convair
Formed in 1980, the PT Tara Group is today one of the largest helmet manufacturers in the world, based in Indonesia. As well as producing its own KYT brand, the company assembles helmets for several […]
