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News May 2025

Job done – Triumph Thruxton 1200 R, May 17

Triumph thruxton 1200 r

Recalls sorted and a pukka check-over. We finally ticked off the 'to be done' list for the lovely Triumph Thruxton 1200 R twin...see the update.

Fat boy goes grey, May 15

Harley-Davidson Fat Boy

Harley-Davidson has released a new Fat Boy Grey Ghost, designed as a premium tribute to the first from 1990. See our story, with an overview on the original Fat Boy.

Yamaha news – sixties style, May 14

Yamaha YR-1
              350

It's 1967 and Yamaha has released a bulletin announcing a new set of two-stroke performance twins, led by the YR-1 350, along with race news and an intriguing shed-built four. See the story here.

New hotrod triple for Triumph, May 14

triumph
              speed triple 1200 rx

Triumph motorcycles is releasing an up-spec version of the Speed Triple 1200, called the RX. A total of 1200 are being made, featuring different ride position, graphics and suspension when compared to an RS.

According to the factory: "The state-of-the-art Öhlins electronic suspension is enhanced with the Öhlins SD EC steering damper. The control of the electronic damper is integrated seamlessly with the Ohlins Smart EC3 system to deliver light, agile handling and optimum stability, and it can be adjusted via the Öhlins Objective Based Tuning Interface on the instruments. The pressurised design of the damper ensures no free-play in the system.

 

"Just like the new Speed Triple 1200 RS, the RX delivers unmatched triple power and torque, peerless handling and top of the range rider-focused technology. Triumph’s 1160cc triple engine delivers relentless acceleration and performance with 180hp (135kW) at 10,750rpm and 128Nm at 8750rpm."


The RX is priced at Au$34,490 (US$22,000, GB£16,700) on the road and deliveries are expected from June. More at Triumph online.


See the first-gen Speed Triple that was in our shed.

Gassit returns, May 13

fred gassit

The legendary Fred Gassit is making a return to Australian Motor Cycle News (AMCN) with fresh material for the first time in years.

The character first made an appearance in AMCN circa 1983 and soon became a must-read section of the magazine.

His return has been marked with a quick encounter with creator Simon O'Leary. See the story here.

American sweetheart, May 10

1947
                        indian chief motorcycle

It's often all too easy to dismiss older machinery as outdated and incapable. However living with a 1940s Indian Chief proved you need to be careful about making judgements without the benefit of experience...see the story.

Two-speed market, May 10

ducati MHR
              900

Recent auction results suggest there is a two-speed market for local classics. Absolute gems still get good money, while otherwise decent examples don't score so well. See our story.

Flashback: Trevor the T150, May 9

Triumph T150V

"It was not a comfortable ride. An icy sidewind, plus a weather front which turned the world dark grey as sheets of rain hauled in to drown any sense of vision or grip, made sure of that."

Having a good time sometimes takes dedication...see the circa 2009 story here.

Pic by Lou Martin

Prepping a record-breaker, May 5

millyard cole record breaking V10 viper motorcycle

Video for the week: Allen Millyard gently walks us though some of the preparation of his Viper V10-powered motorcycle, so it could break the two-up land speed record with TV presenter (of the Motorbike Show in the UK) as pillion.

How fast did they go? 183mph or 295km/h.

Allen reckons the monster was still accelerating as they went through the traps...see the video here.

200 for Heavy Duty, May 5

heavy duty 200

Congratulations to Mick Withers and his team at Heavy Duty magazine for hitting the 200-issue landmark, which is a big feat.

The mag was founded by Chris Beattie somewhere back when Harleys still ran Evo powerplants. The dynamic duo of Neale and Viv Brumby took over and became long-term publishers, until the former passed away much too young in 2020.

Mick has since taken the mag on to its next journey in a particularly tough publishing environment. A huge effort...

Beattie has been good enough to pen the odd (sometimes very odd) story for us over time – see them here.

Mick's Excellent Adventure, May 3

mick hone

Like a lot of us, Mick Hone has an ambition to do a big cross-continent ride, taking in country that many never get to experience. Join us for a quick pre-trip chat and an insight into the preparation.

Singular decade, May 3

Yamaha
              sr500

Buying and sorting a much-loved mate's Yamaha SR500 has been a bumpy and rewarding decade-long road. We reckon he'd like the result. See the story.

Kawasaki GPz900R – random brochure for the day, May 1

kawasaki gpz900r

Slick, fast and a ground-breaking bike for Kawasaki back in 1984. The GPz900R and later variants are great things to ride, particularly when looked at as a modern classic.

However they have never (so far) really gained traction in the classic motorcycle auction market, despite their historical significance for the marque.

See the first-gen example that was in our shed.


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