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Triumph Trident 660 Triple Tribute Edition is inbound

April 29, 2025

Triumph Motorcycles has unveiled the 2025 Trident 660 Triple Tribute Edition. This bringing race-inspired flair and various tech upgrades to the middleweight roadster. There’s alliteration aplenty too. Following the original Triple Tribute released last year, the latest version sharpens the formula. It adds more performance-focused features and a racy new look. The 2025 Trident Triple Tribute retains the same 660cc triple-cylinder engine, in this instance not LAMS legal. It is tuned to deliver 60kW at 10,250rpm and 64Nm of torque at 6250rpm. The motor is Euro 5+ compliant and provides...

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Royal Enfield hits the one million sales mark per annum

Royal Enfield has surpassied one million annual motorcycle sales for the first time in its history. For the year ending...

by Peter Louisson

April 14, 2025

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Third collaboration between Ducati and Lamborghini

The new Ducati Panigale V4 Lamborghini debuted recently during Milan Design Week. This is the third time the two Italian...

by Peter Louisson

April 11, 2025

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2025 Honda CBR650R Review

If you like the concept of a quickshifter but bemoan clutchless downshifts, Honda has the system for you. We check...

by Alex Schultz

April 9, 2025

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Ducati’s MotoE V21L control bike updated for 2025

The MotoE championship should prove more exciting this year. Ducati's V21L control bike is now lighter and features an improved...

by Peter Louisson

April 9, 2025

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Kawasaki develops more horse power

Here’s something you don’t see every day, a robot that thinks it’s a horse. Kawasaki, normally associated with sportsbikes, has...

by Peter Louisson

April 8, 2025

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2024 BMW R 12 Review

Part of the reason people buy cruisers is for the look, and if styling matters then BMW’s new R 12...

by Alex Schultz

March 19, 2025

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CFMOTO debuts the first of its triple-cylinder 675s

by Peter Louisson

March 18, 2025

CFMOTO is introducing a pair of 675cc bikes, powered by a new three-cylinder engine. The sport bike is the 675SR-R, while the 675NK is essentially the naked version of that. It is for those who prefer an un-faired more upright riding style. But it is also for those who want the performance and ride experience of the sport version. Hmm, the...

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CFMOTO releases its minimoto bike here

This retro-sports minimoto machine from CFMOTO, dubbed XO PAPIO RACER, has arrived in New Zealand. It boasts heritage styling with...

by Peter Louisson

March 18, 2025

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Investors bail out KTM and production will resume

KTM will soon be back in business after creditors approved a €548m restructuring plan. This will allow the Austrian brand...

by Peter Louisson

February 27, 2025

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NZ Autocar Bike of the Year 2024

We choose the top six motorcycles reviewed in 2024, and select one that’s the cream of the crop. Each year...

by Alex Schultz

February 26, 2025

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Autocar Rides Auto Bike – BMW R 1300 GSA ASA

Motorcycles may be late to the trend that started half a century ago in the car world, self-shifting transmissions. But...

by Peter Louisson

February 26, 2025

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2024 Indian Sport Scout Review

One of our fave cruisers not only gets a serious makeover but also expands to six distinct models. We check...

by Alex Schultz

February 19, 2025

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New Heart for Ducati’s XDiavel Power Cruiser

The Ducati XDiavel returns for 2025, with a new look, improved electronics and V4 power. Launched in 2016, the first...

by Peter Louisson

February 17, 2025

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Bikes

Triumph Trident 660 Triple Tribute Edition is inbound

Royal Enfield hits the one million sales mark per annum

Third collaboration between Ducati and Lamborghini

2025 Honda CBR650R Review

Ducati’s MotoE V21L control bike updated for 2025

Kawasaki develops more horse power

2024 BMW R 12 Review

CFMOTO debuts the first of its triple-cylinder 675s

CFMOTO releases its minimoto bike here

Investors bail out KTM and production will resume

NZ Autocar Bike of the Year 2024

Autocar Rides Auto Bike – BMW R 1300 GSA ASA

2024 Indian Sport Scout Review

New Heart for Ducati’s XDiavel Power Cruiser

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