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29 January 2026

Triumph unveils limited Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition, five units confirmed for NZ

Triumph has revealed the Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition, a limited-run Modern Classic that leans heavily into the spirit of Britain’s original cafe racers of the 1960s, while sitting firmly at the top of the Speed Twin range. Production is capped at just 800 units globally, with New Zealand receiving a mere five examples — making it one of
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16 January 2026
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Local pricing announced for Triumph Thruxton 400 and Tracker 400 models

Triumph has expanded its 400cc range with two distinct new models that broaden the appeal of its entry-level lineup. The all-new Tracker 400 and Thruxton 400 arrive with...
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5 January 2026
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2025 Triumph Scrambler 400 XC Review

The 2025 Triumph Scrambler 400 XC seems made for touring New Zealand’s often unpredictable roading network. So is it indeed excellent?    There’s something oddly fitting about taking...
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18 December 2025
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Triumph confirms Tracker and Thruxton 400 pairing for NZ

Triumph has revealed two new additions to its rapidly expanding 400cc line-up, with the all-new Tracker 400 and the Thruxton 400 set to join the range for 2026....
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12 December 2025
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Royal Enfield finds home with New Zealand’s oldest motorcycle dealership

Royal Enfield New Zealand has appointed McIver & Veitch, New Zealand’s oldest motorcycle dealership, as an official Royal Enfield dealer for Dunedin. Founded in Dunedin back in 1932,...
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26 November 2025
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BMW R 1300 RT Style Impulse ASA Review

BMW’s 2025 R 1300 RT full-dress tourer has an ASA automatic/manual clutchless transmission. And it’s amongst the best we’ve sampled.  Back a century ago, BMW kicked off its...
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7 November 2025
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Aprilia RS 457 GP Replica unveiled at EICMA

Aprilia has added extra flair to its popular RS 457 range with the launch of the new RS 457 GP Replica, a special edition inspired by the brand’s...
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5 November 2025
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Updated Bullet 650 headlines Royal Enfield’s EICMA unveilings

Royal Enfield has celebrated its 125 anniversary by unveiling a handful of new two-wheeled offerings at EICMA 2025.  Headlining these unveilings is the updated Bullet 650, which brings...
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5 November 2025
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BSA enters adventure bike segment with all-new Thunderbolt 

BSA has unveiled its first adventure bike offering at EICMA, touching down in the form of the Thunderbolt. Named after the final model to roll off the BSA...
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4 November 2025
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Kawasaki confirms local availability of updated Ninja ZX-10R and Ninja ZX-10RR 

Kawasaki New Zealand has confirmed local availability for the updated Ninja ZX-10R and Ninja ZX-10RR models.  Set to hit showroom floors in mid-2026, these new Ninjas feature a...
23 May 2026
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2026 Harley-Davidson Low Rider S Review

Harley-Davidson’s Low Rider S is the motorcycle equivalent of big presence. There’s no subtlety here. It rocks up loud, low, and unapologetically American, and dares you to have an opinion about it. And trust me, people will. I had not ridden a Harley previously. Not once. Like many sportbike riders, I had spent years casually writing them off as overweight
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26 April 2026
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2026 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster 1200 Review

Does a cruiser like Triumph’s Bonneville Speedmaster 1200 have anything to offer for a lover of sportsbikes? It seems so. Let’s start with an honest confession. In all my years riding motorcycles, both personally and professionally, I have never ridden a cruiser. Not once. Not even briefly.  The reasons are fairly simple. Cruisers have always intimidated me. They’re typically heavy,
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1 March 2026
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2026 BMW R 1300 RS Review

The BMW R1300RS Performance is one big bike that has no right being so easy to ride. And yet it is, even if you’re more of a jockey than a lock forward.   Let’s get this out of the way early: the BMW R1300RS is not a small bike. At around 245kg ready to ride, and with a seat height
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25 February 2026
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Indian announces local pricing for 125th Anniversary models

Indian Motorcycle is celebrating 125 years with an exclusive limited-edition motorcycle and apparel lineup. The 125th Anniversary Collection comprises four hand-painted models, each featuring bespoke anniversary badging and a distinctive aesthetic designed to honour the brand’s storied history. “One hundred and twenty five years is a historic milestone and a true testament to the riders whose passion for the brand
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