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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.
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.
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.
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...
Moto Morini drops NZ pricing and adds free accessories
After spending a year with the Moto Morini X-Cape, we reckon its pretty good value in the adventure touring sector, and now that's...
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 NZ pricing confirmed
Royal Enfield's newest model now has an official price and release date for the New Zealand market Royal Enfield Australia and New...
Royal Enfield Himalayan with tubeless wheels finally on the way
Royal Enfield Australia and New Zealand’s has confirmed that the Himalayan 450 will finally be offered with the long awaited tubeless wheels
Aprilia RS 457 New Zealand price confirmed
Aprilia's newest addition to the range - the RS 457 - is coming in hot with incredibly attainable pricing It's fair to say that the LAMS...
Triumph Scrambler 400 X Reviewed
It’s one of the most popular bikes of 2024, and I finally had a chance to ride the Triumph Scrambler 400 X. Did it disappoint?
FTN Motion amps up its Streetdog
Kiwi electric motorcycle manufacturer FTN Motion steps out of the moped sector with new model Streetdog FTN Motion’s original Streetdog...
UPDATED: Royal Enfield Shotgun confirmed for NZ | Pricing Announced
Royal Enfield's Super Meteor 650 was one of our favourite rides of 2023, and now its custom-inspired sibling the Shotgun 650 is on the way.
New Colours For Royal Enfield Super Meteor
Two new colours for Royal Enfield's popular LAMS cruiser land in New Zealand dealerships. Royal Enfield’s Super Meteor is already one of...
Royal Enfield Bullet 350 NZ Pricing Confirmed
Royal Enfield New Zealand has confirmed the pricing of the new Bullet 350, with the bike starting from an attainable $7,890. The Royal...
BSA Motorcycles returning to New Zealand
Legendary British marque BSA Motorcycles is set to return to the New Zealand market in 2024 with the all-new Gold Star. BSA Motorcycles...
2023 Yamaha YZF-R7 Review - Yamaha's trendsetting supersport revival
Did Yamaha stumble upon the secret formula for the future of sports bikes with the YZF-R7?
Husqvarna's updated LAMS models announced
Husqvarna’s LAMS-approved Svartpilen and Vitpilen models gain a boost for 2024 with a new frame and bigger engine for the new model year,...
Triumph Daytona 660 CONFIRMED!
That's right folks! The Triumph Daytona has officially been confirmed to be making a comeback in 2024 with an all-new design based on the...
Harley-Davidson X 350 and X 500 Arrive in Kiwi Dealers
Harley-Davidson today announced that the long-awaited X™350 and X™500 motorcycles are now available for purchase from dealers across NZ
New Learner-Legal Benelli ADV on the way
While Benelli’s TRK502 brought the brand into the country when it came to the dirt the TRK definitely sits more on the road-going side of...
Benelli Tornado 500 set for NZ release
Benelli's local lineup is set to gain an attractive LAMS sports bike option with the soon-to-be-released Tornado 500. Set to go...
Review: Is the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 the ADV Unicorn?
The latest contender for the small-capacity adventure bike crown is Royal Enfield's all-new Himalayan 450. Redesigned from the ground up,...
Harley-Davidson Confirms X350 and X500 for New Zealand
We've been wondering for a while if Harley-Davidson's new small-capacity motorcycles built in partnership with Chinese giant Qianjiang...
Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Review | Royal Enfield's Stylish Commuter King
Royal Enfield’s new Hunter 350 joins the market as the fun performer of the brand’s 350cc line. But instead of charging extra for the...
CFMOTO’s Ninja fighting 450SR lands in NZ
The Kawasaki Ninja 400 has long been the darling of the LAMS sports category thanks to its sharp price, sharp performance and untouchable...
Royal Enfield SCRAM 411: The Perfect Beginner Rider's Scrambler?
It feels like I spend so much time focused on adventure bikes that I tend to forget the fun that can be had on other genres of...
Moto Morini Seiemmezzo SCR - a LAMS Scrambler with a premium touch
Moto Morini's new Seiemmezzo SCR brings a touch of class to both the New Zealand LAMS market and Moto Morini's Kiwi offerings. Italian...
Aprilia SR GT 200 Launched At Hampton Downs
Aprilia's newest addition to the New Zealand lineup puts the scooter back into Sports Scooter. Officially launched at Hampton Downs late...
Modifying Your LAMS Bike | What Can and Can't You Do?
The learner-approved motorcycle scheme - LAMS - has brought much more choices for learner and restricted licence holders in New Zealand...
2022 Italjet Dragster 200 Review
I’ll admit that the new Italjet Dragster 200 had me quite confused at first sight. To call it “unique” would be quite the...
Moto Morini X-Cape - LAMS Adventure Motorcycling's Best Value?
We've been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Moto Morini X-Cape to the New Zealand market. With LAMS classification, adjustable...
Royal Enfield Classic 350 Review | Has Enfield Produced The Most Characterful Learner Bike?
When it comes to pick if a beginner motorcycle you want it to feature a few things. First off, you want an easy clutch action and mellow...
Motorcycling Guide: What is LAMS?
It's a term you'll often hear when entering the world of motorcycling for the first time. But what exactly is LAMS?
Back From The Dead | 2022 Kawasaki KLR650 Review
Kawasaki’s overland icon is back with the revival of the KLR650 with its biggest update ever. Question is, did the KLR650 need to come...
Royal Enfield Relaunches Modernised Classic 350
Royal Enfield has kept its promise to the motorcycling world that we would be seeing more new models from the Indian-owned brand in 2021...
Benelli Brings 4-Cylinders Back To LAMS Market With TNT 600i
In recent years Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS) bikes have by and large been limited to 1 or 2-cylinder engines, but Benelli is...
2019 Kawasaki Vulcan S LAMS Review
We ride Kawasaki's criminally underrated Vulcan S to see what Team Green's take on the LAMS cruiser is all about.
BMW G 310 R Review
It's the entry to the BMW Motorrad brand, but does the little G 310 R miss out on what makes a BMW and BMW? We put it to the test!
5 of the Best | Learner Approved Motorcycles
What are the best new LAMS motorcycles you can start out on? Here are 5 of the Best we think fit the bill.
2019 BMW G 310 GS Review
It may be the smallest and most basic of BMW Motorrad's GS badged offerings, but the G 310 GS has plenty going for it.
2019 Kawasaki J300 Review
When you think of Kawasaki Motorcycles, your mind is quite likely to wander to the KX range of motocross weapons, the World Superbike...
2018 Yamaha MT07 LAMS Review
It was one of the first purpose-built LAMS bikes in the New Zealand market, with a sleeved engine to bring the bike's cubic capacity to...
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