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Oceania × CULTURE: 7 articles
350-Page Memoir Chronicles 1953 Isle of Man TT Rider Neville Wooderson
Riding Through Life, a new memoir of New Zealand racer Neville Wooderson, has been published. Across 350 pages and nearly 300 photographs, it records his 1953 Isle of Man TT entry on a BSA Gold Star and his work building Nepal's Khunde Hospital in 1966. The book costs NZ$55.
BRM New Zealand · 7/30/2026
Francis Beart’s Final 350cc Manx Norton Revisited in Meticulous Detail
BikeReview has revisited the final 350cc Manx Norton prepared by legendary tuner Francis Beart, rebuilt in 1974. Its obsessive weight and friction reduction included hollowed fasteners, inverted rear shocks and wheel bearings replaced after every race. The machine later sold for $75,900 at a 2015 auction.
BikeReview · 7/29/2026
Deus Ex Machina Rebuilds a Client's Custom Kawasaki, 8 Years After He Regretted Selling It
At Deus Ex Machina's House of Simple Pleasures workshop in Sydney, Head of Workshop Jeremy Tagand rebuilt a custom Kawasaki, nicknamed 'Monkey,' for a longtime client who returned eight years after selling his original Deus-built bike, saying he regretted parting with it. The new build blends vintage styling with contemporary engineering while carrying the DNA of the original.
Deus Ex Machina Motorcycles · 7/22/2026
Australian Rock Icon Jimmy Barnes to Headline at Phillip Island MotoGP
According to Noise11, Australian rock icon Jimmy Barnes will headline at the 2026 MotoGP Australian GP held at Phillip Island. He will perform after the race on Saturday, October 24 — his first appearance at the event since 1993.
Noise11 · 7/15/2026
Triumph's Speed Twin 1200 TFC Limited to 750 Units Worldwide — Armed With Ohlins and Carbon
Triumph has unveiled the 2027 Speed Twin 1200 TFC. Based on the Speed Twin RS, it's equipped with Ohlins suspension, carbon fiber bodywork, clip-on handlebars, and an Akrapovic silencer. Production is limited to 750 units worldwide, with Australian pricing starting from AU$35,990 ride-away.
MCNews.com.au · 7/14/2026
Bike EXIF Spotlights 5 Standout Builds From Australia's Purpose Built Moto
Renowned custom motorcycle outlet Bike EXIF has featured five standout builds from Australian builder Purpose Built Moto. Titled "Innovation From Down Under," the feature highlights the skill of Australia's custom scene, known for distinctive shapes and meticulous craftsmanship.
Bike EXIF · 7/9/2026
Bike EXIF Spotlights Five Standout Builds from Australia's Renowned Purpose Built Moto
Bike EXIF has featured five standout builds from Australian custom shop "Purpose Built Moto." The piece showcases the shop's distinctive craftsmanship and high level of finish, which have earned it a place among the top names in custom motorcycles. It's a testament to how a builder from Oceania has established a presence on the global stage.
Bike EXIF · 7/9/2026