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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.


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


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.


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 ...


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


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


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...


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.


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...


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...


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.


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.


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.


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...


Black and White | Harley-Davidson's new 2024 Road Glide and Street Glide
Harley somehow manages to continue to improve their product line without taking drastic departures from the special recipe.


Husqvarna announces Vitpilen 801 - NZ arrival confirmed
Following the release of the Husqvarna Svartpilen 801 earlier this year, Husqvarna has confirmed the road-oriented Vitpilen's return.


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....


Beta Alp 4.0 NZ pricing confirmed
Beta Motorcycles NZ has confirmed pricing of the forthcoming Alp 4.0 with the bike set to enter the New Zealand market at under $12,000.


New Zealand RISER Challenge is on | Sweet prizes up for grabs
The world of mobile motorcycling mapping tools is almost as hard-fought as the New Zealand LAMS market, with plenty of fantastic options...


Triumph announces new Tiger Sport 600 - NZ to finally get full power option
Triumph's Trident 660 is finally being offered in full-power in New Zealand That's right. Not only has Triumph Motorcycles  pulled the...


Harley-Davidson X 350 Review | Is Harley's latest learner legal bike any good?
Harley-Davidson returns to the LAMS market with the new X series, with the X 350 the smallest capacity Harley in decades. We took it for...


Triumph 450 Motocross platform debuts with the TF 450-RC Edition
Triumph Motorcycles' MX1 class Motocross platform has debuted with the TF450-RC Edition.


CFMOTO 450MT Review | The best small-capacity adventure bike?
CFMOTO is becoming a global player in the motorcycle market in every respect and the new 450MT is clear evidence of this fact.


Sky Sport to screen World Supercross Championship
It has been revealed that Sky Sport will broadcast the FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX) in New Zealand for the 2024 season. "We...


Harley-Davidson gets in behind 2024 Pink Ribbon Ride
Harley-Davidson ANZ is getting in behind the Pink Ribbon Ride in support of the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. Harley-Davidson has put out...


Daniel Sanders switches to KTM Factory Racing
In a surprise move, Australian rally raid star Daniel Sanders has moved to the KTM Factory Rally Team.
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