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Interview: Mal Campbell
May 12, 2012 | One Comment

Mal Campbell has been there and done it all, and still does it in Historic Period 5 racing. Riding for Team Honda in Australia and for HRC he rode all manner of machines, including factory …

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Video Documentary: Kevin Schwantz – World Champion 1993
May 7, 2012 | One Comment

Kevin Schwantz – 1993 Motorcycle World Champion and one of the sport’s most exciting, hardworking and loved riders.

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For Sale: 1985 Ex-Gardner Rothmans Honda NS 500
April 27, 2012 | No Comment

A works Honda NS 500, swathed in the glorious Rothmans livery, ridden in its prime by one Wayne Gardner and campaigned in the 1985 500cc World Championship, this magnificent racer is up for sale at …

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Photo of the Day: Mike Baldwin on the Lucky Strike Yamaha
April 16, 2012 | No Comment

Baldwin 500GP – Connecticut Yankee

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Photo of the day: Honda Mural
April 14, 2012 | No Comment

This mural featuring some of Honda’s most iconic racing machinery has been hanging inside Honda’s closed-to-the-public R&D facility in Raymond Ohio.

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Video: On-board With Kenny Roberts at the Miglia di Imola Revival
April 13, 2012 | No Comment

Hop on board with King Kenny in this video from 2010′s inaugural 200 Miglia di Imola Revival.

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Legends: Kevin Schwantz
April 9, 2012 | No Comment

Want a racer who delivered excitement? Think Kevin Schwantz.

Wayne Rainey
Legends: Wayne Rainey
March 1, 2012 | No Comment

Driven might be the best one-word description of Wayne Rainey. Driven to beat arch-rival Kevin Schwantz and fellow Californian dirt tracker Eddie Lawson.
Driven to chase a fourth world crown and to push so hard on …

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Legends: Carlo Ubbiali
January 31, 2012 | No Comment

At the Assen Centennial Classic 1998, events were decided on regularity of lap times. Italy’s nine-times world champion Carlo Ubbiali, then aged 68, was a clear winner in his class.

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2012 HBBB to Open with Golden Era Celebration
January 24, 2012 | No Comment

Jeff Leisk, Charlie Williams, Ivan Mauger and a nigh-unbeatable collection of Honda’s magic machinery will head to Broadford this coming April for the 2012 Honda Broadford Bike Bonanza.

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Saltarelli Ducati Collection offered at RM Auctions Monaco sale
January 20, 2012 | One Comment

A highlight of the 2012 RM Auctions Monaco sale is the incredible Saltarelli Ducati Collection. One of the largest private collections of Ducati motorcycles ever to be offered at auction, the collection spans the …

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Legends: Wayne Gardner
January 17, 2012 | One Comment

In 1988, Swan Breweries showcased leading Australian sports people in television advertisements, with the catchline: “they said you’d never make it”.
In a first for Australian motorcycling, reigning world 500 champion Wayne Gardner was featured. It …

Phil Read
Top Five of 2011: Moto GP
January 6, 2012 | No Comment

Legendary Bikes: Barry Sheene’s Suzuki RG500 1976-77

Barry Sheene’s Suzuki 500 holds the record for the fastest motorcycle GP race ever.
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Top Five of 2011: Photo Galleries
January 3, 2012 | No Comment

Best of the MSR Facebook: Classic Formula One Engine Photos

This post, then, is in honour of our Facebook fans, and their collection of beautiful cars and motorsport moments. Enjoy this gallery of some of our favourite Formula …

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Legends: Eddie Lawson
December 3, 2011 | No Comment

Eddie Lawson’s 1983 signing direct from American Superbikes to the Yamaha 500 Grand Prix team brought howls from the European press, but the decision was soon vindicated.