Stories of Bike: Jodie Rigg
Stories of Bike is a fantastic series of short films by the talented director Cam Elkins, each episode features a different person talking about their motorcycle or motorcycles, their history with...
View ArticleYamaha SR400 Custom
The Yamaha SR400 is a cornerstone of the international custom motorcycle scene, the indestructible single cylinder thumper has one valve in, one valve out and a single carburettor mounted under the...
View Article1966 Brabham-Repco BT20 Formula 1 Car
The 1966 Brabham-Repco BT20 Formula 1 car is a testament to old fashioned Aussie ingenuity, the Australians (and New Zealanders) have always been so far away from the large manufacturing industries of...
View ArticleTwo Cities: Part 1
Those of you who have already seen the work of director Cam Elkins will be delighted to learn that this is part 1 of his newest film, those of you who haven’t seen Cam’s work are in for a treat. Two...
View ArticleThe Swag
The Oztrail Biker Swag is a modern take on the classic Australian “swag” – a small tent designed to hold one person and not much else. These utilitarian shelters were created by Jackaroos (Australian...
View ArticleBMW K100 by Paul “Hutch” Hutchison
The BMW K100 has long been a personal favourite of mine, I can’t help but love an underdog and a motorcycle fitted with an engine originally designed for a small Peugeot motor car certainly qualifies...
View Article1979 Castrol International Rally
It’s likely that you’ve never heard of The Castrol International Rally, it was a local Australian rally held in the wilderness around Australia’s capital city of Canberra between ’74 and ’81. This film...
View ArticleStories of Bike – Answers
Stories of Bike is a film series by director Cam Elkins, it’s quickly garnered a huge amount of respect and airtime around the world and if you’re a motorcyclist, you owe it to yourself to watch each...
View ArticleStories of Bike – Season One
Cam Elkins is one of those directors who is capable of turning out world class films with little outside help and not much more than a camera and a computer. I’ve noticed that some people are good at...
View ArticleStories of Bike – Two Cities: Part 2
As many regular readers of Silodrome will know, I have a bit of a soft spot for the Stories of Bike series by Cam Elkins. This film is the second part in the Two Cities series that covers The Rising...
View ArticleKawasaki W650 Hardtail by Deus
The Kawasaki W650 is a motorcycle that’s found a loving home in Australia, the classic looks combined with modern reliability make it very nearly the perfect motorcycle for those who want an engine...
View ArticleEnd of an Era – Bathurst 1979
End of an Era is a film presented by Australian racing legend Peter Brock, it covers a little of the history of the infamous Bathurst race held at Mount Panorama but its main focus is on the...
View ArticleSuus Black Moto Gloves
Suus is a boutique Australian company that makes a small collection of low production volume motorcycle gear, they also sell a hand-picked selection of other products and at the moment they even have a...
View ArticleThe Hill Fighter by Rising Sun Workshop
The Hill Fighter is the first in-house custom built by the team at the Rising Sun Workshop in Sydney, Australia. It’s based on a Harley-Davidson Sportster but as you can see from the video above, it’s...
View ArticleStories of Bike – Sister
Sister is the latest episode in the popular Stories of Bike film series by director Cam Elkins, this episode features best-friends Maria and Nina – both Swedish women who currently live in Sydney and...
View ArticleHarley-Davidson Street 750 Tracker
The new Harley-Davidson Street 750 represents a new direction for the 111 year old motorcycle marque – It’s a liquid-cooled bike targeted directly at a younger demographic with a focus on both...
View ArticleMotorcycle Jacket by Deus x Barbour
The Euripides Quilted Motorcycle Jacket is the result of a new collaboration between Deus Ex Machina and Barbour, aimed at bringing the 120 year old heritage of the British company to a new generation...
View ArticleMaria’s Yamaha SRV250
The Yamaha SRV250 was a hat tip to the classic cafe racer long before the modern resurgence of the genre, they essentially took the V-twin out of a 250 Virago and retuned it from 21hp to 27hp and then...
View ArticleStories of Bike – Two Cities: Part 3
Stories of Bike – Two Cities: Part 3 is the final part of the Two Cities series by director Cam Elkins. The two cities are Melbourne and Sydney, and as anyone who’s been to Australia can attest – the...
View ArticleHonda GB250 by Ellaspede
The Honda GB250 is a motorcycle that came about as a derivative of a derivative – but despite this it’s one of the most genuinely fun little motorcycles I’ve ever ridden. The single cylinder 250cc...
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