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

August 12, 2025

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 Thruxton 1200 RS, it is currently an Indian market exclusive. But those in the know reckon it is only a matter of time before it shows up in export markets. Expect it to launch in Europe at the upcoming Milan ICMA show. The Thruxton 400 brings café racer coolness to the wee LAMS bike space, with clip-ons, a sculpted tank, a seat...

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

Bikes

Anniversary model celebrates 40 years of Suzuki GSX-R

The Suzuki GSX-R has often set the superbike standards, especially during Summer Racing series in New Zealand. Now Suzuki is...

by Peter Louisson

August 2, 2025

Bikes

BSA releases Scrambler 650 and Bantam 350

BSA has launched its second model, the BSA Scrambler 650 and a new bike, the Bantam 350. The BSA Scrambler...

by Peter Louisson

July 31, 2025

Bikes

Vespa turns 80 soon and invites you to party in Rome

In 2026, Vespa will turn 80. And it intends to celebrate this milestone in Rome between the 25th and the...

by Peter Louisson

July 30, 2025

Bikes

Is LiveWire heading for trouble?

Visordown reports that LiveWire execs are offloading shares amid mounting financial losses. As other electric motorcycle brands fail, the long-term...

by Peter Louisson

July 25, 2025

Bikes

New Royal Enfield bobber is a goer

Royal Enfield is about to launch its Goan Classic 350cc model, a bobber based on the standard Classic 350. Cue...

by Peter Louisson

July 24, 2025

Bikes

2025 Moto Guzzi Stelvio Review

by Alex Schultz

July 23, 2025

The current Stelvio is essentially a V100 Mandello turned scrambler/tourer. So it’s a gem. I guess we shouldn’t really be surprised. Tech from car makers has been spilling across to the motorcycle industry for yonks, beginning with ABS and then traction control, followed by cornering ABS and TC. Not to mention cruise control and more recently, adaptive cruise control. Even airbags. ...

Bikes

Kiwi investors rescue electric bike maker UBCO from receivership

Tauranga-based electric motor bike company, UBCO, has been bought out of receivership by a group of investors, some of whom...

by Peter Louisson

July 23, 2025

Bikes

Sam Sunderland attempts world record circumnavigation

Two-time Dakar Rally Champion, Sam Sunderland, is attempting become the fastest person to circumnavigate the globe on a motorcycle. He...

by Peter Louisson

July 13, 2025

Bikes

Triumph expands its Scrambler 400 range

Triumph Motorcycles is expanding its 400cc range with the addition of the Scrambler 400 XC. this is essentially a more...

by Peter Louisson

July 8, 2025

Bikes

Moto Morini lands 450 LAMS ADV bike for under $10k

Moto Morini New Zealand says its oddly-named Alltrhike 450 adventure bike will be arriving here this October. The new LAMS-legal...

by Peter Louisson

July 4, 2025

Bikes

Vespa Unveils Officina 8 Honouring Its Experimental Origins

Vespa has launched another special edition scooter dubbed Officina 8 (Sprint or Gtv). It pays tribute to the brand’s creative...

by Peter Louisson

June 23, 2025

Bikes

Honda’s electric E-VO is for China only at present

Honda has officially launched its first full-size production electric motorcycle, the E-VO. It looks like a retro-styled cafe racer and...

by Peter Louisson

June 21, 2025

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Bikes

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

Aprilia names its price for Tuareg Rally

Anniversary model celebrates 40 years of Suzuki GSX-R

BSA releases Scrambler 650 and Bantam 350

Vespa turns 80 soon and invites you to party in Rome

Is LiveWire heading for trouble?

New Royal Enfield bobber is a goer

2025 Moto Guzzi Stelvio Review

Kiwi investors rescue electric bike maker UBCO from receivership

Sam Sunderland attempts world record circumnavigation

Triumph expands its Scrambler 400 range

Moto Morini lands 450 LAMS ADV bike for under $10k

Vespa Unveils Officina 8 Honouring Its Experimental Origins

Honda’s electric E-VO is for China only at present

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