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Harley-Davidson delivers Fat Boy Gray Ghost

May 17, 2025

Harley-Davidson has just revealed the fifth instalment in the brand’s limited-run Icons Motorcycle Collection. Known as the Fat Boy Gray Ghost, just 1990 units are being built. The number is a nod to the year the Fat Boy launched. Celebrating 35 years of the cruiser, the asking price is $NZ45,995. Chrome dome Visually, the Gray Ghost will turn heads. Harley’s new Reflection finish makes it look as though the entire motorcycle has been sculpted from molten chrome. Achieved through a physical vapour deposition (PVD) process, this mirror-like effect hasn't previously...

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Triumph is releasing a limited edition Speed Triple 1200 RX

Triumph Motorcycles is producing a special Speed Triple, dubbed the 1200 RX, of which just 1200 will be made. The...

by Peter Louisson

May 13, 2025

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Triumph Trident 660 Triple Tribute Edition is inbound

Triumph Motorcycles has unveiled the 2025 Trident 660 Triple Tribute Edition. This bringing race-inspired flair and various tech upgrades to...

by Peter Louisson

April 29, 2025

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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

by Peter Louisson

April 8, 2025

Here’s something you don’t see every day, a robot that thinks it’s a horse. Kawasaki, normally associated with sportsbikes, has now produced a four-legged, robotic device. Known as CORLEO, it moves just like a horse. Okay, so it’s not from Kawasaki per se, but from Kawasaki Heavy Industries, the owner of the bike division. Think of CORLEO (hypothetically) as the lovefoal...

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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

CFMOTO is introducing a pair of 675cc bikes, powered by a new three-cylinder engine. The sport bike is the 675SR-R,...

by Peter Louisson

March 18, 2025

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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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Harley-Davidson delivers Fat Boy Gray Ghost

Triumph is releasing a limited edition Speed Triple 1200 RX

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

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