Ducati has been absent from the Te Rapa Straight for a few years, but now the brand is returning to the Waikato with the announcement of a new official dealer.

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.

Cardo's top-tier Packtalk Pro helmet communicator unit has been around a couple of years now, and finally, we've got substantial proof that the in-built safety tech can be a lifesaver with this story that recently came out of the USA.

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.

Ducati has fired the first shot of its 2026 racing campaign, once again rolling into the Dolomites for its now-traditional season opener.

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.

Aprilia Racing officially unveiled the Aprilia RS-GP26, entrusted for the second year in a row to Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martín for the 2026 MotoGP season. The proudly Italian bike has a strong technological and sport identity which represents the cutting edge of a continuously developing project. The big change for the RS-GP26 livery, which maintains the iconic Aprilia Racing colours, is the presence of a noble symbol from our history – the lion which is part of Aprilia R

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.

In the pantheon of motorcycling, some bikes stand out in the consciousness. From high-powered superbikes like the Aprilia RSV4 and Ducati Panigale to the 450MTs and Teneres of the adventure class, and generic Harley style cruisers. Some bikes just stand out. But some bikes, like the Moto Guzzi V7 Stone, seem to completely fly under the radar to such an extent that many motorcyclists are missing out on genuine great experiences on two wheels.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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 has announced its first youth motorcycle range with four electric bikes joining the wider model range.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Following its global debut last week in London, BSA Motorcycles New Zealand has announced pricing and availability for the BSA Scrambler....

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the GSX-R1000R, Suzuki is dropping a brand new GIXXER to mark the occasion!

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.

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.

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.

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 Motorcycles are set to take on Red Bull Romaniacs with the Tiger 900 Rally Pro adventure bike

Moto Morini New Zealand has confirmed that the highly anticipated Alltrhike 450 will be joining the local lineup later this year. Moto...

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's hotly anticipated entry into the motocross world - the Desmo450 MX - is finally entering production, with the first bikes expected by September 2025.

KTM appears to have secured its future with a whopper of an investment from Indian motorcycle giant Bajaj.

Beta Motorcycles New Zealand has confirmed the upcoming arrival of the 2025 Beta RC 450 for the New Zealand market.

Harley-Davidson has revealed its newest limited edition Icon motorcycle, with the legendary Fat Boy getting the desirable Icon treatment...

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.

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 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.

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 is launching a global custom motorcycle competition Triumph Motorcycles is launching the search for the most original...

Ducati's latest collaboration with its sister-company Lamborghini has dropped, and it is drop-dead gorgeous. Meet the Panigale V4 Lamborghin