Aprilia RS660 - NOT A LAMS BIKE!
Recently, I had the pleasure of adding another machine to the list of motorcycles I’ve been lucky enough to throw a leg over. This one’s the sister bike to the Tuono
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New Long-term Bike - 2025 Triumph Street Triple RS 765
The title says it all, really. It’s been on my bucket list for a long time. I think it was about two years ago I said, “I want a Speed Triple,” and
Moto Morini Alltrhike 450 Set to Land in New Zealand this October
Lightweight Twin-Cylinder Adventure for Just $9,990 Incl. GST A new kind of adventure is about to begin. Moto Morini New Zealand is thrilled to confirm the Alltrhike 450, an all-new, LAMS-approved twin-cylinder
2025 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RX
When the LAMS laws changed, I was quick to pounce—snagging one of the first Yamaha MT-07s available in New Zealand. At the time, that 650cc twin felt like an absolute monster. I’
X, X, Triangle, ,Square, X, Square, L1, R2, L2, R1 - Cheat code
Where's the Line Between Adventure and Dual-Sport/Enduro? With every new motorcycle unveiled in this segment, the line blurs a little more. So, I figured I’d test the boundaries—and
Triumph announces Speed Triple RX
ABSOLUTE FOCUS. ABSOLUTE PRECISION. ABSOLUTE CONTROL. THE NEW, LIMITED EDITION TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE 1200 RX When Triumph puts out a limited edition, you know it’s going to be something special. And with
Triumph TF250 & TF450 Enduro Bikes Announced!
FINALLY! We get our first look at the Triumph TF250E and TF450E - E for Enduro.
Triumph’s Mystery Enduro: Full Reveal Coming March 25
Triumph Motorcycles has dropped a tantalizing teaser for its all-new Enduro model, set to be fully unveiled on March 25, 2025, at 12 PM GMT. And in true teaser fashion, they’ve shown
Ducati Desmo450 MX Set to Hit New Zealand - Date and Price Revealed
Get your goggles and gear ready because Ducati’s all-new Desmo450 MX is tearing into Australian and New Zealand dealerships this September! Priced at $16,300 in Australia and $17,793 in New
Common misconceptions about dirt bikes on NZ roads.
There’s a lot of misinformation out there, not just around motorcycles, but let's take a walk down this meandering path and attempt to clear up some of the points that
Group Intercom Recorded Directly In-Camera - FINALLY!
Forgive me if I’m late to the party, but this discovery has been a game-changer, and I haven’t seen anyone else discussing it yet. A couple of years ago, I recorded
Beta RX 350 2T could be coming to NZ, along with RX 250 2-T
Eagle-eyed enthusiasts who closely followed the latest updates from EICMA last month may have caught sight of a very intriguing machine: a 350cc two-stroke adorned with the Beta logo. This bike, which we
Moto Guzzi Stelvio
As a motorcyclist with years of experience, the thrill of “firsts” becomes an elusive unicorn. But today? Today, I saddled up for a monumental first. I rode my very first Moto Guzzi. And
KTM in financial trouble, and announces restructuring.
Big Orange A.K.A KTM, the Austrian Giant has been flooding the NZ market, and in fact the world with motorcycles for years. They have been known to force motorcycle stock down
TIGER SPORT 660 GAINS EXTRA ADVANCED RIDER-FOCUSED TECHNOLOGY
Welcome to the 2025 Triumph Tiger Sport 660 — an award-winning middleweight that’s all about giving riders more of what they love: versatility, performance, and now, even more tech. If you’re looking
Beta Alp 4.0 Pricing Confirmed
Beta Motorcycles is thrilled to announce the upcoming arrival of the Beta Alp 4.0 to the New Zealand market this December. With an exceptional price of $11,990 RRP including GST, plus
New Suspension for the Yamaha Tenere 700
If you believe the internet, one of the weakest points on the Tenere 700 is the suspension. I've never seen an issue, possibly partly because I don't know better.
GSX-8S - Fuel Economy
When we think about motorcycles, it’s easy to fixate on horsepower figures, torque specs, or flashy colors. But after spending serious time with a bike, the practicalities start to matter a lot
Tenere 700 YSS Suspension Upgrade
In just two and a half years of owning my Tenere 700, I’ve managed to clock up an impressive 40,000 km. During that time, there’s one question that people seem
The 3 most satisfying things about the Moto Morini Seiemmezzo 6 1/2
When it comes to motorcycles, small details can make a big difference. Sometimes, it's the subtle aspects of design and feel that elevate a machine from "pretty good" to