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Kawasaki confirms local availability of updated Ninja ZX-10R and Ninja ZX-10RR

November 4, 2025

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 raft of updates, headlined by the new winglets fitted below the headlight. According to Kawasaki’s release, these new winglets not only look great, but also “enhance front-end feel for greater control through corners”. Aside from the external additions, this Ninja is also reportedly using a new 998cc engine. Power and torque figures aren’t specifically addressed, so can assume they’re remaining at the...

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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...

by Alex Schultz

October 30, 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...

by Kyle Cassidy

October 29, 2025

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Triumph gears up to launch 29 new models in six months

- British marque expands its global footprint with electric, off-road, and sub-500cc bikes Triumph Motorcycles is preparing for one of...

by Kyle Cassidy

October 23, 2025

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2025 BMW R12 G/S Review

The retro-styled G/S this time around drops the Urban tag and reverts to its off-road heritage. BMW Motorrad’s R 12...

by Alex Schultz

October 1, 2025

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Another Harley dealer shares the love

At Road and Sport, the flat twins are joining the V-twins, with BMW motorcycles to sell alongside Harley-Davidsons. From 1...

by Peter Louisson

September 25, 2025

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Honda has named its first electric bike WN7

Hmm, not quite the ring of Fireblade. But WN7 it is, for Honda’s first electric motorcycle. Production is set to...

by Peter Louisson

September 23, 2025

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Triumph opens new store on Auckland’s south side

by Peter Louisson

September 23, 2025

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 in Newmarket with the same dealers. The new store, dubbed Auckland Triumph, is located at 521 Mt Wellington Highway, long the south side home of Harley Davidson. Auckland Triumph will offer the full...

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Ducati’s Diavel V4 gains quickest-yet RS model

Ducati’s new Diavel V4 RS arrives ready to rock for 2026. It is looking like the fastest Diavel ever made...

by Peter Louisson

September 15, 2025

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Volkswagen Group aims for solid-state battery by 2030

Volkswagen has started testing solid-state cells in a Ducati electric motorcycle and says the technology can apply equally to cars....

by Peter Louisson

September 9, 2025

Bikes

BSA NZ confirms new Bantam 350 is arriving soon

The BSA Bantam is making a comeback, reimagined for a modern era, and priced to sell well. The Bantam 350...

by Peter Louisson

August 28, 2025

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2025 CFMoto 675NK Review

CFMOTO has built its first in-line three-cylinder engine, and stuffed it into this tasty streetfighin’ middleweight. Meet the ornery 675NK....

by Alex Schultz

August 21, 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,...

by Peter Louisson

August 12, 2025

Aprilia

Aprilia names its price for Tuareg Rally

Following its win in the Africa Eco Race, Aprilia has unveiled the Tuareg Rally, due here soon. Based on the...

by Peter Louisson

August 6, 2025

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Bikes

Kawasaki confirms local availability of updated Ninja ZX-10R and Ninja ZX-10RR

2025 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 RS Review

Triumph unveils all-new Trident 800

Triumph gears up to launch 29 new models in six months

2025 BMW R12 G/S Review

Another Harley dealer shares the love

Honda has named its first electric bike WN7

Triumph opens new store on Auckland’s south side

Ducati’s Diavel V4 gains quickest-yet RS model

Volkswagen Group aims for solid-state battery by 2030

BSA NZ confirms new Bantam 350 is arriving soon

2025 CFMoto 675NK Review

Baby Thruxton is set to join the Triumph 400 model line-up

Aprilia names its price for Tuareg Rally

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