Bikes

Lapping up the curves

Moto Guzzi Nevada 750

Moto Guzzi's Nevada is sufficiently compact to feel right at home on New Zealand roads.

Wild concept bikes

Wild Caterham concept bikes.

British brand launches motorcycle division with three wild concepts.

New baby Harley twins

Harley-Davidson's new baby twins

Harley-Davidson unveils an all-new small-displacement range, the first from the company in 40 years.

Built to win

Aprilia RSV4 Factory

To win races, you start off with the best street superbike of all.

Fab four for learners

Yamaha FZ6R Lams

Yamaha's new LAMS bike may look like a sports machine, but it is perfect for tenderfoot riders.

The Maori motorcycle mystery

Dave Ransom has started to build the world's only replica of what was known as the Maori motorcycle, which was invented in 1914.

Dave Ransom has started to build the world's only replica of what was known as the Maori motorcycle.

A commuter bargain

Vespa LX125

This Vietnamese-built Vespa scooter is packed with value, if a little short on frills.

Harley-Davidson recall

Harley-Davidson

A potential clutch disengagement problem has prompted a voluntary recall of the some versions of world's favourite American motorcycle.

New bike marks milestone

BMW R nine T.

BMW has taken the wraps of its R nineT motorcycle created to mark "90 years of BMW Motorrad".

'Mad Max' seriously quick

Yamaha V-Max

Yamaha's V-Max has been around for 29 years and still surprises.

The joy of six

BMW K1600 GT

BMW perfects the in-line six-cylinder motorcycle engine.

Middleweight heavyweight

Ducati 848 Streetfighter.

Better in many ways than its bigger brother, the 848 version of the Streetfighter is one of the better middleweights out there.

A ride with retro chic

Honda CB1100

It's like deja vu all over again with Honda's new CB1100.

Just a man and his bike

Jim Harper's 1972 Honda CB750.

It's been a long time between rides for Jim Harper but his love affair with his 1972 Honda CB750 has been worth the wait.

It's bikes, bikes, bikes

Morris Jones and his 2007 Triumph Bonneville.

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Morris Jones is still learning to balance his love of motorcycles and marriage and a 2007 Triumph Bonneville 865 is his last chance.

Sympathy for Ducati's Devil

Ducati Diavel Strada.

Can the addition of a few select pieces of touring hardware make a long-distance ride out of the Ducati Diavel?

MT-03 joins singles party

MT-03

You get to party like it's 2005 when aboard the ‘new' Yamaha MT-03.

Bashes only part of the trip

Harley-Davidson biker

Leather-clad, jeans-wearing Harley-Davidson nomads not only like a good party, but they also love the scenic routes.

A true hyper-miler

Ducati Hyperstrada.

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Thanks to Ducati, the term "hyper-miler" has a new definition.

Kiwis roar across border

New Zealand's Gareth Morgan speaks to the media after he and four other Kiwis bikers travelled through North Korea and the demilitarised zone to South Korea on a ride for peace.

Five NZ motorcyclists have made a rare crossing of the world's most militarised border as part of a ride for peace.

46 years later, record still stands

Greg Baynes

An operator of Triumph Bonneville dealership celebrates Burt Munro's world speed record.

Pre-shrunk Yamaha

Yamaha YZF-R15

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It may be just a 150cc but the YZF-R15 is still a satisfyingly sporty ride.

Blinging the Bonneville

Triumph Bonneville.

Iconic British motorcycle to get a taste of Kiwiana at a special function in Wellington.

Six of the best

Kawasaki ZX6R

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Kawasaki's softer ZX-6R is still a proper Supersport.

Breakout, ride low, chillax

Harley-Davidson Breakout.

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Harley-Davidson's new Softtail-based Breakout is a beautiful machine but you'll need to be tall to master it.

A touring sleeping giant

Yamaha FJR 1300A.

The latest FJR from Yamaha is a hint of the shape of things to come from the Japanese motorcycle maker.

Gold-framed ride

Motorcycle with frame of gold.

Love it or hate it, this is possibly the most expensive motorcycle ever built.

Missing link discovered

BMW C600 Sport

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If your perception of scooters is based on those in The Who's movie Quadrophenia, this one may cause a re-think.

The airbag for motorcyclists

Airbags for motorcyclists.

BMW and Dainese develop an inflatable airbag system which will deploy in an accident.

A doddle to ride

Honda CB500X

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The CB500X is the pick of Honda's half-litre twin.

Fatal speed run

Bill Warner stands with his Suzuku Hayabusa after setting a world record for an open fairing motorcycle.

A US motorcycle racer trying to top 482kmh has died after losing control and zooming off a runway.

A really talented cruiser

Moto Guzzi 1400 Touring

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Moto Guzzi's new 1400 Touring was so good it even moved Paul Owen to quote from the Mamas and the Papas.

King of touring cool

Honda GL1800 FB Gold Wing.

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The trimmed and tucked new version of Honda's flagship Gold Wing is the king of touring cool.

Worth a takeaway

CFMoto 650 TR

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A solid comrade offers a lot of bike for the money.

Everybike for everyman

Honda CBR 500 R

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Honda's new 500 twin is one of the best-targeted new machines in recent times.

A spicy treat

LML Star 200.

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This Vespa-inspired two-wheeler is a hoot to ride and full of character.

Stripped-down Harley rebounds

Harley-Davidson

Some feared Keith Wandell might be the death of Harley-Davidson but he must just be the guy who kept them on the road.

Lookin' for adventure

KTM 1190 Adventure.

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KTM's superbike is now ready for whatever comes your way.

Full of tricks

Ducati Multistrada S Touring

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Ducati's Multistrada S Touring is an ideal do-anything motorcycle.

'Firing on all cylinders'

Royal Enfield

Indian maker of World War II-era British motorcycle Royal Enfield has ambitious overseas sales plans.

BMW concept honours R 90 S

BMW Concept Ninety

BMW unveils a concept bike to mark two two-wheeled milestones.

NZ's finest supersports bike

Triumph Daytona 675.

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Triumph has built a sporting flagship of rare talent.

A real delight

BMW R1200GS.

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Never has BMW's R1200GS been so desirable.

More than just a cheap ride

Suzuki Inazuma 250.

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Suzuki has launched a fine new quarter-litre bike on which first-time motorcyclists can hone their riding skills.

A bike for all seasons

BMW F800GT.

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BMW's tourer twin is more nimble but still there for the long haul.

Custom Sportsters unearthed

Motorcycle design competition.

The brief was, start with a stock 2000-2003 Harley-Davidson Sportster and design a one-of-a-kind custom motorcycle.

Fits like a good suit

Kawasaki 300 Ninja

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Expanded to 300cc from the old model's 250, the smallest Kawasaki sports twin is much improved.

The gold standard

Honda Gold Wing.

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Everything on the legendary Honda Gold Wing adds up to a two-up touring machine of 24-carat gold standard.

Guzzi's 70s show gets more go

Moto Guzzi V7 Stone

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Moto Guzzi's V7 Classic is one of the most loveable motorcycles on the market.

Stroked to perfection

MV Agusta 800 Brutale.

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MV Agusta's bigger Brutale is a better beast.

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