Motorcycle13 July 2022
MOTO GUZZI FANS CELEBRATED THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR FAVOURITE BRAND IN RAGLAN, AT MOTO GUZZI NZ’S ‘TIKI TOUR’. With Covid preventing the Tiki Tour from running last year, avid Moto Guzzi fans gathered in Raglan to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Italian brand. . . . �...
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Motorcycle13 July 2022
Often spoken of with reverence in racing circles, the Marlboro Series began forty-nine years ago, and lasted from 1973/74 to 1977/1978. Those who experienced some of the sensational classic racing that went on will never forget it. . . . AN INTERNATIONAL SERIES. One of the most significant ...
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Motorcycle13 July 2022
I have heard people compare a Hesketh with the Britten. In reality, apart from both being 1000cc V-twins, there is very little similarity, apart from the fact they are both extremely rare, and are the result of idealistic engineers rather than marketing gurus with an eye for sales figures. The Bri...
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Motorcycle19 May 2022
If you like your motorcycle to look cool and have, basically, a bloody great engine, somewhere to sit and some controls. Harley-Davidson’s Sportster S is going to knock your socks off. The staunch, black presence of the ‘22 1250 Sportster S from Milwaukee hunkers down beside my front door, urgin...
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Motorcycle19 May 2022
Italian retro style that’s not form over function? That’ll be the Matrix boots. Those of you who remember the 80s and 90s will attest to the fact that many products which came out of Italy were often beautiful. but critically flawed. Think Italian motorcycles and cars, which either rotted before...
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Motorcycle19 May 2022
Nothing to do with the pandemic, but motorcycle road-racing in New Zealand has been given a massive shot in the arm with the nation’s two premier competitions joining forces. The hugely-popular Suzuki International Series and the New Zealand Superbike Championships have collaborated for the firs...
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Motorcycle22 April 2022
There’s a lot that goes into the design of the right helmet for your head, but there are basics to consider before delving deeper into the science of scone protection. In this, the first article of helmet awareness, Sean goes back to helmet basics. With the diverse range of helmets available to ...
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Motorcycle22 April 2022
Hold onto your hats folks! We’ve got another team-up special edition bike from the team at Triumph Motorcycles. . This time, Triumph has teamed up with guitar specialist Gibson for what they’re calling the 1959 Legends Collaboration - a one-off bike and guitar combo set to find their way into...
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