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YSR50 - Pre-Grom-Pocket
Thursday, February 06, 2025
Since the iconic Honda Gorilla morphed into the Monkey Bike (and now the Grom), diminutive two-wheelers have been popular. You would think they were more or less kids bikes, but nothing could be further from the truth with generations of adults obsessing over so-called "pocket bikes".
Really Good - Suzuki RG500
Thursday, February 06, 2025
When it comes to the short-lived fad among Japanese manufacturers to create "Grand Prix Replicas", Suzuki's RG500 was (and still remains) without a doubt the cream of the crop.
Raging Bull – Ducati's Monster
Thursday, February 06, 2025
Literally part of the language of motorcycling, the Ducati Monster is not simply synonymous with the legendary Bologna manufacturer, it has also been attributed by many as keeping the company afloat.
CB50 - memories of future past
Monday, January 20, 2025
Justifiably famous as an engineer, Soichiro Honda also possessed a natural gift for understanding the wants and needs of motorcyclists - and how to grow Honda’s market share.
Hayabusa - Keep It Simple Stupid
Monday, January 20, 2025
In terms of engines, the American adage that there is "no substitute for cubes" is very apt for the 1299cc Hayabusa. Also, the rule of KISS applies - "keep it simple stupid".
Yamaha XS650 - Twintastic
Monday, January 20, 2025
Yamaha - like Kawasaki and Suzuki - started out in the world of two strokes and only gradually ported (no pun intended) away to four stroke motive power. The reasons were simple as the two stroke engine is so much easier (and cheaper) to build compared with all the valves, camshafts and lubricant pumps needed in a four stroke motor.
Two Goes Into Four
Monday, January 20, 2025
Meet the Motocompo, the smallest scooter Honda ever made and designed to fit specially in the trunk (boot) space of a car... specifically the Honda City.
W650 - Days of Future Past
Monday, January 13, 2025
Launched in 1999 - a year before Triumph "re-invented" the modern Bonneville - Kawasaki were arguably well ahead of the retro curve with the W650.
Yamaha RS100 – a long time Ago
Monday, December 30, 2024
Launched for the 1975 sales season (and lasting until the early 80's), Yamaha's RS100 was a low cost and unassuming 97cc single cylinder, air cooled two stroke benefitting from Yamaha's Autolube system that negated the need to mix two-stroke oil and fuel in the fuel tank.
No Job Like a Snowjob
Monday, December 30, 2024
Yes - your eyes are not deceiving you; someone actually made a product called a SnowJob. And if you think that is absurd just look at the thing itself - what looks like a fibre glass body over a tracked chassis that you strapped a fearsome Kawasaki H2 Mach IV 750.
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honda news
Two Goes Into FourCB50 - memories of future past
XL250 Motorsport - A Line In The Sand
V-Twin Flying Machine
The Perfect (Fire)Storm
Flight Mode On
Evolving Enduro - Honda's XR family
Honda CBX1000 - The Six-Cylinder Saga
Stamp of Approval: The Honda CT110, Australia's Postal Po..
Honda Hurricane: The Storm That Changed Motorcycling
kawasaki news
W650 - Days of Future PastNo Job Like a Snowjob
Kawasaki GA5 - Disc Valve Favourite
Icons Of Speed - Kawasaki Z1R
Kawasaki ZXR400: The Slow-Burning Pocket Rocket
Kawasaki Z1000ST: Special Treatment for an Underrated Cla..
Z1: The Super Four Legend
Kawasaki's Quiet Revolution: The Rise of the Z400 & Z750
Kawasaki Z1000 - Liter Legacy
Turbocharged Legend: Unpacking the Power of the Kawasaki ..
suzuki news
Really Good - Suzuki RG500Hayabusa - Keep It Simple Stupid
Yes Yes to Van Van
Down at the doctor - Suzuki's DR Big
Suzuki GT750: The Legendary Kettle That Boiled Over the C..
Suzuki GS750: Inspired by the Best, Built to Last
Intruder 1400, Suzuki's Hidden Cruiser Gem with Timeless ..
Big Gixxer
Bandits That Stole Hearts
Suzuki RM - The Yellow Peril
yamaha news
YSR50 - Pre-Grom-PocketYamaha XS650 - Twintastic
Yamaha RS100 – a long time Ago
Trial And Error - Yamaha's YD Series