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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...
Aug 8, 2023


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...
Jun 30, 2023


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 28, 2023


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 20, 2023


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...
May 7, 2023


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...
Apr 9, 2023


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...
Nov 26, 2022


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 14, 2022


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...
Oct 9, 2022


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...
Jun 2, 2022


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...
May 26, 2022


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 15, 2022


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 6, 2022


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?
Apr 5, 2022


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...
Feb 26, 2022


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...
Oct 31, 2021


What is an adventure bike?
Adventure motorcycling is currently the hottest ticket in the motorcycle world with almost every manufacturer (including even...
Sep 26, 2021


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.
Sep 8, 2021


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 23, 2021


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.
May 2, 2021
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