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Mar 28
2 min

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
5 min

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 24
5 min

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
3 min

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Honda’s CRF250L Rally has just been superseded by the new CRF300 Rally for 2021 and beyond.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
2 min

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
3 min

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, 2020
2 min

Great New Zealand Motorcycle Rides | The 42 Traverse

The 42 Traverse is a must do Kiwi adventure ride.

Dec 6, 2020
2 min

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 3, 2020
3 min

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 9, 2020
3 min

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, 2020
3 min

NEVER Do This To Your Motorcycle: A CRF250L Mechanical Misadventure

A small blunder nearly cost us big time!

Sep 26, 2020
7 min

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 21, 2020
2 min

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 12, 2020
3 min

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, 2020
3 min

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, 2020
3 min

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 2, 2020
2 min

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, 2020
5 min

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, 2020
4 min

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 24, 2020
3 min

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...

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