The data is in an we now know what the top-selling motorcycle of 2025 was for the New Zealand market - and we might have to eat our hats on this one...

In the pantheon of motorcycling, some bikes stand out in the consciousness. From high-powered superbikes like the Aprilia RSV4 and Ducati Panigale to the 450MTs and Teneres of the adventure class, and generic Harley style cruisers. Some bikes just stand out. But some bikes, like the Moto Guzzi V7 Stone, seem to completely fly under the radar to such an extent that many motorcyclists are missing out on genuine great experiences on two wheels.

It’s the latest bike to join the inferno that is the small-capacity adventure market, but a quick Google shows the new Kawasaki KLE500 is badly misunderstood.

Nearly two years after selling my Honda Rally, I’ve finally got a new bike to call my own. So let’s take a look.