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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Roger Barker – A short life
From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 81 – first published in 2019. Story: Jim Scaysbrook • Photos: Charles Rice, Keith Bryen, OBA archives. In 1957, Roger Barker, originally from the NSW country town of […]
Jim Airey – Royale Flush
From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 80 – first published in 2019. Story: Peter Whitaker • Photos: Brian Darby, Airey archives, OBA archives. From circling Sydney Showground to circumnavigating the continent Jim Airey is […]
NSU Supermax 250: A Teutonic Terrier
From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 89 – first published in 2020. Story: Nick Varta • Photos: OBA, Elwyn Roberts, Keith Ward What has one cylinder, three conrods, and can live with engines almost […]
