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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.


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.


NEVER Do This To Your Motorcycle: A CRF250L Mechanical Misadventure
A small blunder nearly cost us big time!


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


BMW Continues To Position R18 As Modders Wet Dream
BMW’s latest R18 collaboration has broken cover ahead of the bike’s official release.


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.


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.


It's Time To Support Your Local Motorcycle Shop New Zealand
The Kiwi Rider Podcast's Raymond Heron explains the importance of buying local


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


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.


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.


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...


Five Future Classic Motorcycles
What five motorcycles do we think are set to become future classics?


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.


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...


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...


Courtney Duncan: Girl On Fire
Kiwi WMX World Champion Courtney Duncan is a girl on fire ahead of her WMX Championship defence later this month.


BMW International GS Trophy Kicks Into Life in Aotearoa
BMW Motarrad‘s seventh edition of the International GS Trophy has kicked into life in Rotorua as the competing teams prepare to explore...


Motorcycling Guide: Buying Your First Motorcycle
It is the most important step in your motorcycling career, so what should you be thinking of when looking to buy your first motorcycle?


Motorcycling Guide: Getting Started In Adventure Riding
Before you saddle up and head deep into the backcountry there are a few basics of adventure riding you should know.
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