COLUMNS
ISLAND CLASSIC 25 YEARS
Your memories - Alistair Wilton
Cooperative Intelligent Transportation Systems
Vehicle-to-vehicle communication is already emerging in the car world, and now it’s coming to a bike near you
In Pit Lane - Lightweight excuses
It’s Márquez’s fault really. Like most things in racing – good and bad. But among his victims, count his teammate in the forefront.
GRID TALK – BYRON DRAPER
Aussie suspension tech Byron Draper returns after a decade working with the world’s top teams
The legendary Suzuki GSX-R1000 K5
The fifth-generation GSX-R1000 was released for the 2005 model year.
Not Forgotten - Cal Rayborn
The quick Californian was one of the most influential racers in the history of the sport
Revolving Racing - Harry Khouri
Harry go lucky...
The best bits - Suzuki GSX-S1000Z
1. Engine The 999cc four-cylinder engine derived from the GSX-R1000 K5 now features ventilation holes between the pistons on the upper crankcase, which help reduce pumping loss and increase power and torque. Power output has increased from 107kW to 110kW, and torque from 106Nm to
Draggin Jeans - Letter of the issue
Letter of the issue (Vol 67 No 09)
Giz a squiz
Send us your ride via email, to access@amcn.com.au or, if you’re a carby and points kinda person, pop a pic and relevant info in the post addressed to Readers’ Rides, PO Box 2094, Oakleigh, Vic, 3166.
In Pit Lane - The unstoppable force
If I knew what a flabber was, I would certainly know that it has been thoroughly and repeatedly gasted. By Valentino Rossi.
Where are they now? Jeremy McWilliams
Jeremy McWilliams Irish 250cc, MotoGP and Classic racer ... and movie star