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Jun 82 min read

Win a double pass to The Bikeriders

Experience motorcycle culture of the 60s/70s with cast Austin Butler, Tom Hardy and Jodie Comer in a gritty action-drama.

Mar 112 min read

Red Bull's Canyon Clash is audibly arousing

Since the loss of Ken Block, the world has been missing out on a lot of gratuitous online motorsport films with a pure soundtrack of revs...

Mar 43 min read

Is it time to give up on Harley-Davidson?

Harley-Davidson's latest announcement has us questioning whether it is time to give up hoping the American motorcycle manufacturer will...

Dec 10, 20232 min read

Kiwi Harley-Davidson fans celebrate the brand's 120th anniversary

With the Motor Company celebrating its 120th Anniversary in the same year as H.O.G. celebrates 40 years of community, hundreds of...

Nov 15, 20232 min read

MV Agusta LXP Orioli - An utterly pointless adventure bike

Limited to just 500 examples, is the MV Agusta LXP Orioli the most pointless limited-run bike we have seen come out of the MV factory to...

Oct 9, 20233 min read

Royal Enfield Makes Perfect Beginner Motorbikes

I’m going to come straight out and say it. If you are looking at getting your first motorcycle one of the best brands you can start with...

Aug 8, 20231 min read

Moto Morini X-Cape 649 Accessory Windscreen Install

After a couple of months with the 2023 Moto Morini X-Cape in full factory trim, Moto Morini NZ sent over the official accessory...

Jun 30, 20235 min read

Comparing Triumph's new Speed and Scrambler 400s to Royal Enfield's Hunter 350 and SCRAM 411

Triumph has finally dropped its new 400cc range which is set to arrive in early 2024. Aimed at giving Triumph a more approachable...

May 28, 20231 min read

NZ Motorcycle Show 2023 Wraps Up

The annual NZ Motorcycle Show has now come and gone, with organisers celebrating another successful outing. Held at Henderson’s The...

May 20, 20236 min read

Road Tripping The South Island of New Zealand From A Pillion's Perspective

Sally O'Brien saddles up as pillion with her husband Fletcher on a road trip around the South Island of New Zealand.

May 7, 20233 min read

Moto Morini X-Cape 650 Long-Term Review | Part 1

Introducing our first official long-term test motorcycle - the Moto Morini X-Cape! It's official! We have secured our first long-term...

Apr 9, 20233 min read

Where To Ride: Pureroa Forest North Block

When it comes to novice-to-intermediate trails to ride here in New Zealand, we aren’t particularly spoiled for choice unless you head...

Nov 26, 20223 min read

Are Adventure Riders The Masochists of the Motorcycling World?

Motorcyclists come in all shapes and sizes. From the weekend warrior to the daily commuter, there is a style and personality that fits...

Oct 14, 20223 min read

Modifying Your LAMS Bike | What Can and Can't You Do?

The learner-approved motorcycle scheme - LAMS - has brought much more choices for learner and restricted licence holders in New Zealand...

Oct 9, 20223 min read

Big Bore Royal Enfield Custom Debuts In Melbourne

Royal Enfield seems to have become the new darling of motorcycle customizers, with the latest custom take on an Enfield, the Cerra GT...

Jun 2, 20223 min read

How Mandatory Motorcycle ABS Is Being Circumvented For Enduro Style Bikes

The implementation of legislation mandating ABS on all new motorcycles entering the nation's road fleet has not been without a few bumps...

May 26, 20223 min read

Event Review: AFC Berm Buster

It is perhaps one of the best-known trail ride series in New Zealand, but recently things have had a bit of a shakeup behind the scenes...

Apr 15, 20221 min read

Chris Birch's Latest Adventure Shows Off New Zealand Adventure Riding At Its Best

Kiwi KTM adventure ambassador and all-round top bloke, Chris Birch, has been keeping busy despite the challenges of the global pandemic....

Apr 6, 20223 min read

Kiwi Dealership Wins Royal Enfield Busted Knuckles Build Off 2022

Hamilton’s Royale Motorcycles might be one of the newer members of the Royal Enfield family but that’s doesn’t mean they don’t know how...

Apr 5, 20224 min read

Motorcycling Guide: What is LAMS?

It's a term you'll often hear when entering the world of motorcycling for the first time. But what exactly is LAMS?

Feb 26, 20224 min read

Five Adventure Motorcycles That Need To Make A Comeback!

In the world of motorcycling, it's not uncommon popular models eventually disappear from a manufacturer's lineup after time. Often this...

Oct 31, 20214 min read

Five Of The Best | Advancements Making Motorcycling Safer

It may have an image of being seriously lacking in terms of safety, but recent advancements have helped make motorcycling a much safer...

Sep 26, 20214 min read

What is an adventure bike?

Adventure motorcycling is currently the hottest ticket in the motorcycle world with almost every manufacturer (including even...

Sep 8, 20212 min read

You Can Now Support OnThrottle With Buy Me A Coffee

Want to help OnThrottle grow and keep Kiwi rider’s informed? Now you can with Buy Me A Coffee.

May 23, 20217 min read

Living With An Electric Motorcycle | Harley-Davidson LiveWire at Home

After living with Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire we’re no longer afraid of an electric future. However, there are some quirks to ditching...

May 2, 20215 min read

KTM 390 Adventure Mods | This 390 Adventure Has Been Built To Take On The Hardest Of Adventures

Late last year we got to check out one of the best-equipped KTM 390 Adventures in New Zealand courtesy of Boyd Motorcycles.

Mar 28, 20212 min read

Great New Zealand Motorcycle Rides | The Coromandel Loop

The Coromandel Loop is a popular right of passage for North Island riders, particularly those residing in Auckland or the Waikato regions.

Mar 28, 20215 min read

Indian Motorcycle's 21st Century Racism Problem

There are problems with the Indian Motorcycle brand that have not been addressed in regards to cultural appropriation of Native Americans.

Mar 25, 20215 min read

Road and Sport Harley-Davidson Crowned Australasian Dealer Of The Year 2020

New Zealand Harley-Davidson dealership, Road and Sport, has won the coveted Harley-Davidson Australia & New Zealand Dealer of the Year...

Feb 16, 20213 min read

Honda CRF250L Rally: Five things to know

Honda’s CRF250L Rally has just been superseded by the new CRF300 Rally for 2021 and beyond. That means prices for the 2017-2020 model...

Feb 13, 20212 min read

Great New Zealand Motorcycle Rides | Molesworth Station

It’s no secret that New Zealand is full of great motorcycling routes. In this series, we hope to fill you in on some of the must-know...

Jan 31, 20213 min read

The 2022 Kawasaki KLR650 Does Make Sense

While many are lamenting Kawasaki’s reborn KLR650’s lack of punch in the ADV sector , we think it makes perfect sense.

Dec 31, 20202 min read

Great New Zealand Motorcycle Rides | The 42 Traverse

The 42 Traverse is a must do Kiwi adventure ride.

Dec 7, 20202 min read

Science Disproves “Loud Pipes Save Lives” Mantra

Do Loud Pipes Save Lives? Sadly for some, according to a European study the answer is a firm, no.

Dec 4, 20203 min read

NZ’s Mandatory Motorcycle ABS | What Is Exempt and What Isn’t?

What motorcycles are exempt from NZ’s new ABS laws? Here’s the definitive answers.

Oct 10, 20203 min read

What Makes A Good Commuter Bike?

Riding to work can be fun, but some bikes are better for the job than others. Here’s the key attributes we think make a great commuter.

Oct 1, 20203 min read

NEVER Do This To Your Motorcycle: A CRF250L Mechanical Misadventure

A small blunder nearly cost us big time!

Sep 27, 20207 min read

BMW R80 G/S: The Original Adventure Bike

40 years ago, the adventure motorcycle was birthed by a struggling BMW Motorrad. This is a the story of the R80G/S

Aug 22, 20202 min read

BMW Continues To Position R18 As Modders Wet Dream

BMW’s latest R18 collaboration has broken cover ahead of the bike’s official release.

Jul 13, 20203 min read

The Perfect Starter Trail Bike - Suzuki DR200

The cheapest way into trail riding might just come in the form of the Kiwi farmer’s best friend.

Jun 29, 20203 min read

5 Of The Best - 2020 Gear For The Trail

We're kicking off our Shop Local series by taking a look at some great gear you'll want in your gear bag next time you hit the trail.

Jun 3, 20203 min read

It's Time To Support Your Local Motorcycle Shop New Zealand

The Kiwi Rider Podcast's Raymond Heron explains the importance of buying local

Jun 3, 20202 min read

Three Alternative Rides For Cold Kiwi Weekend

With the unfortunate news that the 45th Cold Kiwi motorcycle rally has been postponed until 2021, we‘re scrambling to find something else

May 29, 20205 min read

Motorcycling Guide: The Best Ways to Transport a Motorbike

Looking to move your bike from point A to point B without actually riding it? Here are your best options.

May 17, 20204 min read

5 Motorcycle Buying Mistakes To Avoid

Thinking about buying a new bike? Here we're looking at 5 of the biggest mistakes to try and avoid with your next purchase.

Mar 25, 20203 min read

5 Of The Best | Entry Level Adventure Motorcycles

With Adventure Riding on seemingly an endless rise in popularity, more riders than ever are looking to swap out their road bike for...

Mar 6, 20203 min read

Five Future Classic Motorcycles

What five motorcycles do we think are set to become future classics?

Mar 2, 20203 min read

Opinion: Why We're Not Giving Up On Harley-Davidson Yet

Harley-Davidson is undoubtedly going through a hard time, but we've still got faith in the Milwaukee manufacturer.

Feb 17, 20204 min read

BMW’s Epic New Zealand Adventure Comes To An End

New Zealand is often regarded as a motorcyclist’s paradise, offering everything from twisting tarmac and beautiful scenery to challenging...

Feb 14, 20203 min read

New ABS Law To Reshape NZ Motorcycling

Time has now run out for many old favourites in the Kiwi motorcycling scene with the signing in of a new amendment to the Land Transport...