Motorcycle & Bikers Blog
The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally: The World's Largest Biker Gathering
Born in 1938 as a small race in South Dakota, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally now brings together hundreds of thousands of bikers every August. A look back at the legend.
Wayne Gardner: The first Australian world champion in the premier class
Crowned 500cc World Champion in 1987 on a Honda, Wayne Gardner became the first Australian to win a title in the premier class. We look back at his championship, his rivals, and his legendary victory at Phillip Island.
Greasers and rockabilly culture: leather, rock'n'roll, and engines
Greased hair, leather jackets, and rock 'n' roll: a deep dive into 1950s greaser culture. From Gene Vincent to Marlon Brando, from the Triumph Thunderbird to the movie Grease, we separate fact from myth.
The Kawasaki GPZ900R Ninja (1984): The First Ninja and the Modern Superbike
The 1984 GPZ900R: the first motorcycle to bear the Ninja name, Kawasaki's first liquid-cooled 16-valve 4-cylinder engine, the fastest superbike of its time, and the star of Top Gun.
The Suzuki GSX-R750 (1985): The Race Replica That Invented the Modern Sportbike
In 1985, Suzuki brought the racetrack to the road: aluminum frame, SACS oil-cooled engine, 176 kg dry weight. A look back at the GSX-R750, the motorcycle that invented the modern race-replica sportbike.