Indian power
After two years of testing, Crazyhorse Moto now stock a replica Autolite 14 amp permanent magnet alternator, proudly made in Australia. The solid state regulator and rectifier is mounted inside the generator so you can […]
Buzz Box
CB750 stopping power
Brilliant as the original K series CB750 Hondas are, braking is not their strong point, and it gets no better with age. You can change pads, brake lines and fluids, which helps, but part of […]
More air for MTs
There’s extra performance and engine life for Yamaha’s highly popular MT-07 and MT-09 (as well as the XSR and Tracer variants) thanks to the new DNA air filters. The manufacturers claim 99% filtering efficiency through […]
2018 International Festival of Speed
Join Jim Scaysbrook at the 2018 QBE International Festival of Speed at Sydney Motorsport Park for a look at the bikes and stars that make this one of the Southern Hemisphere’s most popular motorcycle racing […]
Hitting the half century – Moto Guzzi V7 III
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 MT-10 completes a MighTy range
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 […]
Turn me loose! – Triumph Thruxton R
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 Classic Tyres
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 […]
Free power – Zoch Solar Charger
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 […]
Top hats from Davida
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 […]
