The Ultimate Cardo 2022 Breakdown (updated)
We managed to get our dirty little hands on one of each model of Cardo's full range of intercoms for 2022 and we're pretty excited to test them all
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Airoh Commander | Tested
The last time we talked on the subject of helmets, I laid out my previous lids, and the 3 contenders I was looking at. If you haven't seen that story, check
Unmarked Police motorcycles to be trailed in Canterbury
It's been around a year since the NZ Police traded in their heavy 1200cc tanks for the light and nimble Yamaha MT-09 TRAP model, and they seem quite popular among Police
Shiny Side Up Online - Prize List Revealed
Things are hotting up in anticipation of Shiny Side Up Online on the 10th April. As we are unable to come together in person this year, the online version of Shiny Side Up
Yamaha issues recall notice for MT09, MT09SP and Tracer900GT models
As of the 1st March 2022 Yamaha has issued a recall notice for 3 models of MT09, the MT09, MT09Sp and Tracer900 GT due to an improper ECU setup that could cause the
A new Cardo Packtalk unit could be on the horizon.
Since having a play with the new Cardo Freecom X and Spirit HD I thought I would put to you my predictions for the new Cardo Packtalk. Now, I know nothing. This is
Hamilton Harley-Davidson dealer wins 2nd year in a row.
Hamiltons Road and Sport Harley-Davidson son has been named Overall Harley-Davidson dealer of the year for the second year running. For the second year running, the Hamilton based, family run dealership, owned and
Lowering your motorcycle - I lowered the Yamaha Tenere 700
Lowering your motorcycle is a contentious topic, at least on the internet, as there are many keyboard warriors who will tell you "you don't need to touch the ground"
5 Must-Have Accessories for your Tenere 700 (Or any motorcycle really)
5 must-have accessories on your Tenere 700, or any motorcycle in fact.
Kiwi Rider Podcast | 2022 | E08 | Harley-Davidson Sportster S First Ride
In this week's show, - We have the latest news from Triumph on their Electric motorcycles, - We hear from another "Real Kiwi Rider" - And Mat rides the
Kiwi Rider Podcast | 2022 | E07 | Pan America Vs V-Strom
In this week's show: We have a new segment called "Real Kiwi Riders" in which we kick things off with 101 himself, Ben Townley. And we bring you a
Kiwi Rider Podcast | 2022 | E06 | Tenere 700 Stuck on the beach
In this week's show: 2021 bike sale figures revealed, who sold the most bikes? There's a new bike brand coming to NZ. Shiny Side Up Online - We reveal
Kiwi Rider Podcast | 2022 | E05 | Harley-Davidson Sportglide
This episode of Kiwi Rider Podcast is brought to you by Shiny Side Up. Unfortunately, COVID-19 has put pay to the Talk series and Bike Fest events for 2022, but all is not
Cardo Spirit HD and Freecom X2 - First Look
A few months ago we broke a story regarding Cardo and their New Spirit and Freecom X lines, you can read it here - https://www.motonz.com/new-cardo-coms/ Good news! I finally
Moto-Camping on a Yamaha Tenere 700
That one time I took my 2020 Yamaha Tenere 700 Moto Camping near National park, and took it through the 42 Traverse.
Time to pick a new helmet.
After my most recent trip through the 42 Traverse, where I managed to come off the bike and put a nice big dent in my LS2 pioneer Evo helmet. I am now shopping
Kriega T18 Backpack | Tested
Looking for a backpack for motorcycling? You have come to the right place my friend, I have been testing out the Kriega T18 pack for the past 6 or so months, but before
Yamaha reveals new Tenere 700 Rally Raid model
Yamaha Tenere 700 world raid model in production.
Let's go Moto Camping - Part 1
Moto camping on a Yamaha Tenere 700 - Part 1
Shiny Side Up Online - Line Up Revealed
Shiny Side Up Online is our one shining beacon of light in an otherwise decimated motorcycle events calendar for the first half of 2022. We can now reveal the talent lineup joining us