1971 Motor-cycle boom in ACT
Canberra sees a nationwide revival in motor cycling with rising ownership and sport use. affordability, insurance, and running costs shape buyer choices amid interest in high performance bikes from Honda Suzuki Yamaha and Kawasaki. Canberra clubs MCC and CMC promote riding and events as enthusiasts pursue speed and handling over comfort in winter rides.
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Enthusiasts Grow Club Activities Across Park and Interstate Meets
Enthusiasts cater to rides at Park on monthly evenings and invite entries at Pinlligo on regular race days. The club’s program features short circuit scrambles and endurance rides, with riders representing ACT at major interstate meetings. Notable members include John Grant, Murray Ofilvie, Craig Robertson, and Don Blair, who have shown growth in road racing and varied tyre style events during the summer season.
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Murray Ofilvie
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Police adopt Honda 780cc bikes for Canberra patrols
Canberra police replace 680cc Triumphs and Mini Coopers with Honda 780cc motorcycles for traffic control and pursuit. Tests by the Commonwealth Department of Transport show low wear after 18,500 miles. bikes feature electric sorting, hydraulic brakes, custom speedometers, and four carburettors. Police expect enhanced performance with factory gear and rider training.
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Civiian Husseis
Canberra
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Honda tests show strong performance in public road trials
The Honda demonstrates notable out-running of production vehicles, flexible stowage without overheating or clutch and transmission damage, and acceptable mechanical wear within budget. Test results include 0-100 mph in 12.9 seconds, top speed around 25 mph, and smooth cruising at walking pace.
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