Triumph partners with the new James Bond game 007 First Light, featuring a flamethrower-equipped TF 250-X dirt bike. Here’s what Kiwi riders need to know about this wild collaboration.

Aprilia Racing has unveiled the X 250TH, a bike that’s basically a MotoGP prototype with headlights and a numbered badge. In an odd move for an Italian manufacturer, the bike's release is celebrating 250 years of American independence, but aside from that this limited-edition machine is as exclusive as it is extreme—and yes, it’s designed to make even seasoned riders look twice.

If you’ve ever tried to lock in a spot on a Husky Trek, you’ll already know the deal – these things don’t just fill up, they vanish. And after seeing what went down at the latest edition, it’s not hard to understand why.

Registrations are now open for the 2026 The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR), and Triumph Motorcycles has marked the occasion with the reveal of a seriously special prize bike — a one-off Speed Twin 1200 Café Racer DGR Edition.

The newly announced Nolan X-904 Ultra Carbon with integrated Quin tech is being pitched as a next-gen touring helmet, blending lightweight carbon construction with built-in crash detection, ride tracking, and emergency alert systems.

Back in February, Ducati quietly unveiled the Formula 73, and somehow it slipped past the radar. Now that we’ve caught up, it’s safe to say this is one seriously good-looking piece of machinery — the kind of bike that stops you mid-scroll and makes you go back for another look.

Breakthrough victory in Spain sees McLellan secure the red plate as Triumph Factory Racing celebrates its maiden MX2 Grand Prix win in just its second full season.

Bezzecchi leads every lap in Brazil to headline a historic one-two finish for Aprilia Racing, with Jorge Martín returning to the podium as the Italian manufacturer takes early control of the 2026 MotoGP season.

Ducati has expanded its Monster line-up for 2026 with the introduction of a new Sport Livery, adding a fresh visual edge to its iconic naked bike while retaining its lightweight, performance-focused formula.

Ducati has unveiled the second-generation DesertX at its World Première 2026 event, bringing major updates to its adventure platform with a focus on improved off-road performance, updated ergonomics and a brand-new engine. Originally launched in 2021, the DesertX marked Ducati’s entry into hardcore off-road territory. Now, the 2026 version has been heavily revised using feedback from both customers and competition, including events like the Erzbergrodeo and Transanatolia Ral

Triumph Motorcycles has sharpened its middleweight sports offering for 2026, unveiling a series of key upgrades to the Triumph Daytona 660 aimed at boosting performance, handling and visual appeal. First introduced in 2024, the Daytona 660 has quickly established itself as a strong contender in the competitive middleweight class, and for 2026 Triumph has focused on enhancing its sporty edge without altering the core formula.

The New Zealand Sportbike Championship continues to heat up with Aprilia’s Tyler King making a dominant statement at MotoFest – Round 3 of the NZSBK Championship.

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.

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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