New Zealand is a small market, we don't have press bikes available for these hottest versions. I did the only logical thing: plan to visit Australia. And where do you evaluate four of the most powerful, incredible machines in the world? I had to have a track.

Can Norton's new 585cc Atlas set the benchmark for mid-size adventure bikes? Read our full first ride review from the global media launch in Iceland.

Sally O'Brien saddles up as pillion with her husband Fletcher on a road trip around the South Island of New Zealand.