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Honda RC166 Model

Magnificence in Miniature: A Half-Size Honda RC166

Piloted by Mike Hailwood, the Honda RC166 managed a perfect record for the 1966 World Championship Series, winning all ten of the championship’s events. It claimed both Riders’ and Manufacturers’ Championships in the 250s for …

Photo Gallery + Video: Goodwood Revival 2011

The 14th Goodwood Revival was a knockout success. The event has so many attractions, from the fashion, to the sideshows, but as always the really special action happens on track.  On Sunday the heavens opened …

Video: Kenny Roberts rides his 1980 Championship winning Yamaha YZR500

King Kenny Roberts was reunited with his 1980 Yamaha YZR500 at the recent US Moto GP event. The three time World Champion did some demonstration laps to celebrate Yamaha’s 50 years in Grand Prix racing. …

Video: Andrew Denton interviews Barry Sheene & Dick Johnson

Back in the early 1990s Barry Sheene and Dick Johnson became household names in Australia, thanks to a series of TV commericals for Shell.
In this interview, Andrew Denton talks to them about shooting the commercials, …

Historical Honda Moto GP photos

Honda is set to release these 10 fantastic black and white images of their most famous racers.
The photos cover pretty much the whole of Honda’s remarkable 62 years in motorcycle Grand Prix racing, focusing on …

Photo Gallery: 2011 HBBB + the event DVD is now available

Motorcycling Australia’s (MA) 2011 Honda Broadford Bike Bonanza (HBBB) was a huge success with 3000 motorcycle enthusiasts attending the 2011 event over the Easter weekend at the State Motorcycle Complex at Broadford.
Nearly 750 …

Who will be……Mr Vintage Motocross 2011?

If you were into motocross in Australia in the ‘70s and ’80s you’ll know what we’re on about.
“Who will be….?” was the advertising slogan for the original Mr Motocross series run by Willoughby Motorcycle Club’s …

Star Drivers and Riders at 2011 Goodwood Revival

With just three weeks to go, Goodwood is now able to confirm an impressive line-up of over 70 star drivers and riders attending the 2011 Goodwood Revival (16-18 September).
Well-known faces from most motor …