Triumph partners with the new James Bond game 007 First Light, featuring a flamethrower-equipped TF 250-X dirt bike. Here’s what Kiwi riders need to know about this wild collaboration.

Aprilia Racing has unveiled the X 250TH, a bike that’s basically a MotoGP prototype with headlights and a numbered badge. In an odd move for an Italian manufacturer, the bike's release is celebrating 250 years of American independence, but aside from that this limited-edition machine is as exclusive as it is extreme—and yes, it’s designed to make even seasoned riders look twice.

If you’ve ever tried to lock in a spot on a Husky Trek, you’ll already know the deal – these things don’t just fill up, they vanish. And after seeing what went down at the latest edition, it’s not hard to understand why.

Registrations are now open for the 2026 The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR), and Triumph Motorcycles has marked the occasion with the reveal of a seriously special prize bike — a one-off Speed Twin 1200 Café Racer DGR Edition.

The newly announced Nolan X-904 Ultra Carbon with integrated Quin tech is being pitched as a next-gen touring helmet, blending lightweight carbon construction with built-in crash detection, ride tracking, and emergency alert systems.

Back in February, Ducati quietly unveiled the Formula 73, and somehow it slipped past the radar. Now that we’ve caught up, it’s safe to say this is one seriously good-looking piece of machinery — the kind of bike that stops you mid-scroll and makes you go back for another look.

Breakthrough victory in Spain sees McLellan secure the red plate as Triumph Factory Racing celebrates its maiden MX2 Grand Prix win in just its second full season.

Ducati has expanded its Monster line-up for 2026 with the introduction of a new Sport Livery, adding a fresh visual edge to its iconic naked bike while retaining its lightweight, performance-focused formula.

Ducati has unveiled the second-generation DesertX at its World Première 2026 event, bringing major updates to its adventure platform with a focus on improved off-road performance, updated ergonomics and a brand-new engine. Originally launched in 2021, the DesertX marked Ducati’s entry into hardcore off-road territory. Now, the 2026 version has been heavily revised using feedback from both customers and competition, including events like the Erzbergrodeo and Transanatolia Ral

Triumph Motorcycles has sharpened its middleweight sports offering for 2026, unveiling a series of key upgrades to the Triumph Daytona 660 aimed at boosting performance, handling and visual appeal. First introduced in 2024, the Daytona 660 has quickly established itself as a strong contender in the competitive middleweight class, and for 2026 Triumph has focused on enhancing its sporty edge without altering the core formula.

The New Zealand Sportbike Championship continues to heat up with Aprilia’s Tyler King making a dominant statement at MotoFest – Round 3 of the NZSBK Championship.

It was a Waitangi Day long weekend to remember for Triumph Motorcycles, with the Triumph TF 250-C securing the brand’s first New Zealand national off-road title at the National Beach Racing Championship, held as part of the annual Burt Munro Challenge in Invercargill.

Triumph has officially lifted the covers on the Speed Twin 1200 Café Racer Edition, a limited-run model that brings café racer attitude to the most performance-focused Bonneville platform yet, arriving for the 2026 model year.

Vespa has been celebrating the lunar new year with special one-year-only 946 specials for a couple of years now, and the latest version, the 946 Horse, has pulled a new trick by making brown actually look stunningly stylish.

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 a year where its main rival once again disappoints with its "new" offerings, Indian Motorcycle has pulled one out of the hat with its newest 2026 model, with the Indian Chief Vintage already well on the way to claiming the "World's Most Beautiful Bike" gong for the year.

Kiwis have always been price conscious buyers, and lately that has been on full display with some of the top sellers of 2025 all coming in at under $10,000 - and that's exactly where Triumph has placed its hot new 400cc models which are expected to arrive in the coming months.

Owners of affected motorcycles will receive a notification by letter and are requested to contact an authorised dealer.

Triumph Motorcycles has pulled the wraps off two new 400cc models that will join the local model range in early 2026. With the small capacity class being the top selling in New Zealand currently, the new Thruxton 400 and Tracker 400 are expected to give Triumph fans further options in the segment.

It's been a long time coming, Lambretta fans, but the wait is nearly over with local distributor Europe Imports confirming the new Lambretta G350 will be in stores in time for Christmas.