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Triumph Scrambler 400 XC Arrives in New Zealand
It's been a long wait for Triumph Scrambler fans wanting a smaller capacity yet tough offering to join the lineup, and that's finally happened with the introduction of the cool new Scrambler 400 XC.
onthrottle.co.nz
1 day ago2 min read


More Triumph goodness for Aucklanders with opening of Auckland Triumph
Say hello to Auckland Triumph — now opening its doors at 521 Mt Wellington Highway and ready to serve the growing Triumph community on the Southern side of the Harbour Bridge.
onthrottle.co.nz
1 day ago2 min read


BSA Bantam New Zealand Price Revealed
BSA Motorcycles New Zealand has today revealed pricing for the all-new Bantam 350, with the smallest bike in the BSA lineup set to debut with an equally tiny price point.
onthrottle.co.nz
Aug 272 min read


Suzuki DR-Z4 NZ Pricing and Arrival Announced
It's been a long time coming, but we finally have a price and arrival date for Suzuki's heavily revised dual sport DR-Z4S and supermoto DR-Z4SM.
onthrottle.co.nz
Aug 131 min read


Aprilia NZ confirms Tuareg 660 Rally Pricing
It feels like it has been coming for a long time, but the Aprilia Tuareg 660 Rally is finally about to land in New Zealand, and now we know how much it'll cost.
onthrottle.co.nz
Aug 42 min read


BSA Scrambler NZ Pricing Announced
Following its global debut last week in London, BSA Motorcycles New Zealand has announced pricing and availability for the BSA Scrambler....
onthrottle.co.nz
Aug 42 min read


Suzuki brings back the GSX-R1000R for 2026!
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the GSX-R1000R, Suzuki is dropping a brand new GIXXER to mark the occasion!
onthrottle.co.nz
Aug 23 min read


The BSA Bantam is Back! NZ Arrival Confirmed
BSA Motorcycles has been quietly riding under the radar since the relaunch of the brand with the Gold Star 650. Now, not only do we finally have the BSA Scrambler confirmed to arrive in New Zealand in Spring of 2025, it will be joined by the welcome return of the Bantam.
onthrottle.co.nz
Aug 23 min read


Dakar Ace Sam Sunderland Aims For New Record
British motorcycle racer Sam Sunderland has conquered the Dakar Rally and now has his sights set on another lofty goal - a world record circumnavigation of the world.
onthrottle.co.nz
Aug 23 min read


Stylish new Vespa Officina 8 editions confirmed for New Zealand
Italian scooter icon, Vespa, has announced new special edition Officina 8 models to celebrate the history of the brand's in house skunkworks at the Pontedera factory in Italy.
onthrottle.co.nz
Aug 24 min read


Triumph Tiger 900 to take on Romaniacs
Triumph Motorcycles are set to take on Red Bull Romaniacs with the Tiger 900 Rally Pro adventure bike
onthrottle.co.nz
Jul 32 min read


Moto Morini Alltrhike 450 adventure bike confirmed for New Zealand
Moto Morini New Zealand has confirmed that the highly anticipated Alltrhike 450 will be joining the local lineup later this year. Moto...
onthrottle.co.nz
Jul 32 min read


Dapper Gentlefolk raise millions for men's health
The annual Distinguished Gentleman's Ride can be considered a smashing success once again, raising $7.6million USD for men's health initiatives worldwide in 2025.
onthrottle.co.nz
Jun 93 min read


Ducati Desmo450 MX goes into production
Ducati's hotly anticipated entry into the motocross world - the Desmo450 MX - is finally entering production, with the first bikes expected by September 2025.
onthrottle.co.nz
Jun 12 min read


KTM secures its finances thanks to Bajaj
KTM appears to have secured its future with a whopper of an investment from Indian motorcycle giant Bajaj.
onthrottle.co.nz
May 242 min read


Cross Country Beta RC 450 confirmed for NZ
Beta Motorcycles New Zealand has confirmed the upcoming arrival of the 2025 Beta RC 450 for the New Zealand market.
onthrottle.co.nz
May 122 min read


Harley-Davidson Fat Boy gets Icon treatment for 2025
Harley-Davidson has revealed its newest limited edition Icon motorcycle, with the legendary Fat Boy getting the desirable Icon treatment...
onthrottle.co.nz
May 123 min read


MV Agusta announces 5-year warranty extension
Spicy Italian manufacturer MV Agusta has announced its backing its products like few other bike makers with the announcement that select models will now have a 5-year warranty behind them.
onthrottle.co.nz
May 11 min read


Ducati and Dianese team up for unforgettable rides and you can join them
Motorcycle tours are one of the best ways to experience the world, and now Ducati and Dianese have teamed up to organise some truly...
onthrottle.co.nz
Apr 294 min read


Triumph unveils new Trident Triple Tribute for 2026
Triumph Motorcycles enjoys pumping out a special edition as much as the next manufacturer but none of the British firm's specials are as attainable as the Triumph Trident Triple Tribute.
onthrottle.co.nz
Apr 292 min read


CFMOTO 450MT Sales Fall: Is this a sign of the times?
Have Kiwis gotten over the CFMOTO 450MT? Recent MIA figures show a dramatic drop in monthly registrations of New Zealand's current favourite motorcycle.

Mathieu Day-Gillett
Apr 253 min read


Triumph Motorcycles launches build off style custom competition for 2025
Triumph Motorcycles is launching a global custom motorcycle competition Triumph Motorcycles is launching the search for the most original...
onthrottle.co.nz
Apr 236 min read


Ducati Panigale V4 Lamborghini Debuts
Ducati's latest collaboration with its sister-company Lamborghini has dropped, and it is drop-dead gorgeous. Meet the Panigale V4 Lamborghin
onthrottle.co.nz
Apr 134 min read


Ewan and Charley's TV Return Confirmed | Long Way Home Debut in May
The Long Way Round team return for their third series - Long Way Home - streaming from May 2025 It's official! Ewan McGregor and Charley...

Mathieu Day-Gillett
Apr 112 min read


Italian Icons Ducati and Lamborghini Team Up Again
Ducati and Lamborghini are teaming up once more with the imminent unveiling of a new special edition motorcycle later this week.
onthrottle.co.nz
Apr 82 min read


Classic Adventure Reborn | BMW R 12 GS breaks cover
BMW is bringing back the classic-inspired G/S with the new bike built upon the new R 12 platform and bringing the heat in terms of off road
onthrottle.co.nz
Mar 283 min read


Triumph Motorcycles reveals Enduro range for 2026
Triumph Motorcycles' long rumoured enduro range has finally broken cover with the new TF 250-E and TF 450-E expected in NZ by mid-2025.
onthrottle.co.nz
Mar 278 min read


Entries Open for 2025 Distinguished Gentleman's Ride
The countdown is on to the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride 2025 with Triumph Motorcycles once again stepping up as official sponsor
onthrottle.co.nz
Mar 252 min read


Ducati announce Desmo450 MX pricing
Ducati Australia and New Zealand has confirmed pricing for the radical new Desmo450 MX bike
onthrottle.co.nz
Mar 112 min read


Husqvarna recalls off road models with Braktec brakes
If you own a 2022-2024 Husqvarna with Braktec brakes, you’ll want to read the following release from Husqvarna
onthrottle.co.nz
Mar 41 min read


Triumph adds another dirt champion to its ambassador roster with Sam Sunderland
Triumph Motorcycles adds Dakar rally legend Sam Sunderland to its Brand Ambassador team.
onthrottle.co.nz
Feb 202 min read


Royal Enfield drops limited edition Shotgun Icon
Royal Enfield has a new Limited Edition bike on the way with just 5 examples of the Limited Edition Shotgun coming to Australasia.
onthrottle.co.nz
Feb 72 min read


Harley-Davidson adds sporty Pan America ST to lineup - will it come to NZ?
Harley-Davidson adds Sports Touring version to Pan America family with Pan America ST
onthrottle.co.nz
Feb 22 min read


MV Agusta Proclaims Sardarov Family Back In Full Control
With KTM AG cutting ties with MV Agusta amid widely reported financial troubles, questions were starting to be asked about the future
onthrottle.co.nz
Feb 23 min read


KTM reveals 390 SMC R supermoto for 2025
The latest bike to join the KTM ranks is a long-awaited learner-friendly Supermoto from the Austrian brand. Meet the new KTM 390 SMC R!
onthrottle.co.nz
Jan 173 min read


FTN Motion's Streetdog80 Sells Out
The first production run of FTN Motion’s Streetdog80 has been fully reserved for sale ahead of its February launch.
onthrottle.co.nz
Jan 162 min read


Ducati Australia heads back to the desert with the DesertX Rally
Ducati is heading back into the deserts of the Australian outback in the sequel to the popular film Un-Finkeable with the new DesertX Rally
onthrottle.co.nz
Jan 161 min read


Aprilia Tuareg Wins 2025 Africa Eco Race
For the second year on the trot, Aprilia has claimed victory at the annual Africa Eco Race with the Tuareg 660 adventure bike.
onthrottle.co.nz
Jan 144 min read


Versatile Suzuki Racers Lead the way in Series
The bikes are truly versatile and so are the riders, as Suzuki stalwart Richie Dibben has just demonstrated over the past few weeks. Â ...
onthrottle.co.nz
Dec 30, 20244 min read


Cambridge local McLaren-Wood dominates Suzuki Series Round 2
Cambridge bike racer Morgan McLaren-Wood loves living life in the fast lane and a full-throttle approach has certainly been reaping rewards
onthrottle.co.nz
Dec 16, 20243 min read


Adventure Bike Class Excites at Suzuki International Series
The Adventure Bikes class was included in the Suzuki International Series for the first time this season
onthrottle.co.nz
Dec 12, 20243 min read


Ducati and Lego release Panigale V4 S model set
Ducati and Lego team up to bring the Panigale V4 S to your Lego collection Shopping for the motorcyclist in your life is often a...
onthrottle.co.nz
Dec 11, 20243 min read


ALL ROADS LEAD TO TAUPO FOR RACING THIS WEEKENDÂ
The overseas contingent is on its way as the 2024 New Zealand Suzuki International Series gets ready to kick off in Taupo this weekend.
onthrottle.co.nz
Dec 5, 20242 min read


BMW Unveils R 90 S Inspired R 12 S
BMW Motorrad is bringing back one of its most iconic looks with the R 90 S inspired R 12 S for 2025. One of the first BMW motorcycles I...

Mathieu Day-Gillett
Nov 29, 20242 min read


KTM announces plan to enter self administration plus new Co-CEO announced
Things seem dire in the orange corner of the motorcycle market, with Europe's largest motorcycle manufacturer, KTM, in financial trouble...

Mathieu Day-Gillett
Nov 27, 20242 min read


Royal Enfield brings authentic scrambling to the masses with the Bear 650
Royal Enfield's new Bear 650 hits the spot as an authentic sub-650cc scrambler for the New Zealand market.

Mathieu Day-Gillett
Nov 25, 20243 min read


Looking ahead to the Suzuki International Series 2025
It is likely to be another scorcher when the 2024 edition of the Suzuki International Series blasts off early next month.
onthrottle.co.nz
Nov 15, 20244 min read


Cardo Expands Mesh for 2025
Cardo Systems is already one of the leading names in the world of motorcycle intercoms, and now, in 2025, things are getting even better.
onthrottle.co.nz
Nov 15, 20243 min read


FTN Motion roadshow hits the road
Ever wanted to make your daily commute a made-in-New Zealand affair? Well, now you can with the FTN Motion Streetdog...
onthrottle.co.nz
Nov 5, 20242 min read


Triumph unveils limited edition Icon editions for 2025
Triumph Motorcycles is bringing back its 1907 logo for a limited run of 2025 modern classic motorcycles. Meet the Triumph Icon Editions....

Mathieu Day-Gillett
Nov 2, 20243 min read
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