Triumph Motorcycles' New 250 MX Bike Rips!
Triumph Motorcycles has released the last in its series of films, ‘Vision to Reality’, in which MX LEGEND, Ricky Carmichael, performs the final test of Triumph’s all-new 250cc motocross bike. Carmichael is
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Harley-Davidson Confirms X350 and X500 for New Zealand
We've been wondering for a while if Harley-Davidson's new small-capacity motorcycles built in partnership with Chinese giant Qianjiang Motor (QJ) would find their way to New Zealand, and finally, we have an answer.
Triumph Makes Tiger 1200s More Accessible - Adds Active Ride Height
Despite their size, Triumph's new Tiger 1200 range is quite accessible considering their heavyweight ADV classification. But Triumph clearly believed there was room for improvement and has taken a leaf out of Harley-Davidson's
KTM 390 Duke Gets BIG 2024 Update
KTM’s 390 Duke has been the shining star of the brand’s LAMS lineup since its introduction, but for 2024 things look to get even better for fans of KTM’s pint-sized
Yamaha Celebrates YZ 50th Anniversary for 2024
For 2024, on top of giving us a heavily revised YZ250F (see below), Yamaha is also going retro with the introduction of four SP models to the YZ range to celebrate 50 years
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT gets adaptive cruise control for 2024
Yamaha's Tracer 9 GT already is a technological leader in the Japanese brand's lineup, and in 2024 it takes a further step forward. Now for 2024, we see the model take a further
Ducati DesertX takes on Finke Desert Race on a single tank of fuel
In possibly the best example of putting a name to good use, Ducati has sent their DesertX adventure bike out into the Australian desert to take on the Finke Desert Race. Here's the
New Kawasaki ZX-6R Confirmed For New Zealand
Kawasaki is essentially keeping the supersport category afloat. After debuting the wild ZX-4RR, Team Green's eyes have turned to the mid-capacity, and its 2024 updates to the ZX-6R bring the supersport screaming into
Mickey Mouse Meets Vespa In New Special Edition
You could say that both Vespa and Mickey Mouse are rather important brands to their respective parent companies. Vespa, recognised the world over as THE scooter, while Mickey Mouse is, well, Mickey Mouse!
Triumph 400s Debut! Meet the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X
It’s been a long time coming, but Triumph Motorcycles' new line of 400cc LAMS bikes have finally broken cover, and they not only look pretty classy, they've got great specifications to boot!
BMW’s 1,000,000th Boxer GS rolls off the line
Since pioneering the adventure segment way back in 1980, the boxer-powered BMW GS has cemented itself as one of motorcycling's undisputed icons. Now, 43 years on the 1,000,000th boxer-powered GS – a
Triumph Secures Guinness World Record
Triumph Global Ambassador Iván Cervantes, 5x Enduro World Champion and Triumph Global Ambassador has officially claimed the Guinness World Record for ‘The greatest distance on a motorcycle in 24 hours (individual)’. Over 24
CFMOTO, SHERCO and KYMCO get new NZ Distributor
They’re one of the oldest names in motorcycle accessories in the New Zealand market, and now Auckland-based Forbes and Davies are set to move into the motorcycle game fully by taking on
2023 KTM 390 Adventure Finally Gets Spoked Wheels
If there was one thing that was a clear holdup to KTM's small but mighty 390 Adventure dominating the lightweight dual-sport/adventure segment, it was the bike's cast alloy wheels. Now finally in
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 NZ Pricing and Arrival Confirmed
Royal Enfield's hotly anticipated entry into the middleweight LAMS cruiser world is on its way to New Zealand with a cheaper entry point than we might have expected. Introductory pricing for the Super
Harley-Davidson Announces 120th Anniversary Model Lineup
Kicking off the brand's 120th year, Harley-Davidson has announced its new model lineup for the 2023 model year. The first announcement of 2023 models includes a range of 120th Anniversary Custom Vehicle Operations
Honda Tops 2022 New Zealand Motorcycle Sales
As the saying goes, you meet the nicest people on a Honda and your chances of meeting those nice people have gone up in the past year with Honda motorcycles topping the New
Ducati MotoE Bikes Enter Production
Ducati's new MotoE racer, the V21L, has entered production with the full field of this year's MotoE machines expected to be completed by next month. The production run of the "prototype" bikes started
Kawasaki ZX-25R To Finally Head To NZ
After initially being announced back in 2020 as a 2021 model and disappearing without a trace, Kawasaki's 250cc inline 4-cylinder ZX-25R is finally heading to Kiwi dealerships. After the initial shipment had to
Shiny Side Up 2023 to return to physical events
With Covid-induced disruption slowly retreating into the rear-view mirror, 2023 marks the return of Shiny Side Up. This popular series of free events is a real drawcard for riders, whether at the big