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26 April 2026

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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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...
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29 January 2026
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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,...
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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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30 October 2025
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2025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 RS Review

There are now three Speed Twins on offer, the lone 900 and a pair of 1200s. We fire up the new range-topping 1200 RS. Triumph has undertaken a...
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29 October 2025
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Triumph unveils all-new Trident 800 

Triumph Motorcycles has pulled the wraps off its all-new Trident 800, a naked middleweight roadster designed to deliver a blend of real-world performance, sharp handling, and everyday usability. Building...
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23 September 2025
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Triumph opens new store on Auckland’s south side

The more things change, the more they stay the same. Triumph is back in the same building as Harley Davidson again, just as they were a decade ago...
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12 August 2025
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Baby Thruxton is set to join the Triumph 400 model line-up

Triumph has another distinct model based on its Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X platform. Known as the Thruxton 400, a cafe racer that reminds of a shrunken...
29 January 2026
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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 more attitude, sharper dynamics and a touch more performance. Both models are powered by an updated version of the 398cc TR-Series engine, now producing 42PS at 9,000rpm – a five per cent
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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 a bike called the Scrambler 400 XC (and a LAMS approved one at that) through the backroads of SH16 north of Auckland. Our route toward Wellsford served up everything from sun-baked tarmac
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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. The pair are set to broaden Triumph’s entry-level offering, combining retro design with modern engineering and performance. Headlining the announcement is the Tracker 400, Triumph’s first flat track-inspired production model. Designed around
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