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Hotter Aprilia RS457 GP Replica Coming to New Zealand in 2026
Aprilia Motorcycles NZ has confirmed that the recently unveiled RS457 GP Replica will be heading to Kiwi dealerships in 2026.


BSA reveals ADV bike at EICMA - meet the Thunderbolt 350
The reborn BSA Motorcycles has unveiled its fourth production model, with the brand moving away from its focus on the modern classic segment with its first adventure model. Meet the all-new BSA Thunderbolt 350.


Why the New Kawasaki KLE500 Isn’t the Adventure Bike You Think It Is
It’s the latest bike to join the inferno that is the small-capacity adventure market, but a quick Google shows the new Kawasaki KLE500 is badly misunderstood.


Why I chose the Moto Guzzi V7 Stone as my new bike
Nearly two years after selling my Honda Rally, I’ve finally got a new bike to call my own. So let’s take a look.


Cardo Goes BEYOND – From Intercoms to Helmets
Cardo is evolving from simple stick-on comms units, with the brand announcing overnight that they will debut their first tech-filled helmet line - the Cardo Beyond - for 2026


Triumph's new Trident 800 is the triple-powered roadster we've been waiting for
Triumph Motorcycles has today revealed its all-new Trident 800 - a stylish roadster set to bring the brand's beloved triple powered performance to a more accessible level.


Kawasaki's KLE500 Finally Returns for 2026 | First Look
With the incredible popularity of small-capacity multi-cylinder adventure bikes, Kawasaki has pulled one from the archives and brought back the KLE500 from the grave in an all-new form for 2026.


Triumph updates Bonneville lineup for 2026
It's fair to say that when it comes to the Triumph badge, one model line has become its poster child - the Bonneville line. So with 2026 just around the corner, Triumph has dropped details on its new year Bonnevilles and what upgrades they'll see for the new model year.


Moto Guzzi's new V7 Sport and Special arrive | Pricing for New Zealand
For Moto Guzzi fans, its been a long wait between drinks when it comes to the V7 Sport, and now the model is making a return to the New Zealand market with the 2025 version having only just arrived in New Zealand.


Triumph Motorcycles leaps into the eBike space with TXP lineup
Triumph Motorcycles has announced its first youth motorcycle range with four electric bikes joining the wider model range.


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.


Waikato motorcycle dealer Road and Sport adds new brand to portfolio
From October 1 st , Hamilton Harley-Davidson Dealer Road and Sport will be adding
the BMW Motorrad range of quality motorcycles to their business. They will be Waikato’s Official BMW Motorrad Dealership.


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.


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.


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.


Moto Guzzi V7 Stone | Summer Love Affair
After spotting a Rosso Rovente Moto Guzzi V7 Stone gathering dust in a corner of the Salero Holdings warehouse, a deal was struck and I rode away on the Guzzi for the summer.


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.


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....


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!


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.


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.


5 of the best learner motorcycles | 2025 edition
Learning to ride can be daunting before you even sit astride a motorcycle. With so many choices on where to start, here are 5 of our favourites to get you started on the road to your motorcycling career.


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.


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


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...


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.


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.


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.


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.


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...


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.


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...


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.


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.


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...


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


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...


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.


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


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.


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


Ducati announce Desmo450 MX pricing
Ducati Australia and New Zealand has confirmed pricing for the radical new Desmo450 MX bike


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


Triumph Motorcycles sales top 100,000 for first time
Triumph Motorcycles posts a record breaking sales result for the 2024 year with over 100,000 motorcycles sold worldwide.


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.


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.


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


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


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!


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.
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