Automotive17 November 2023
Built by hand in Auckland and raced by the late Rodger Freeth, Ken McIntosh’s Suzuki racers took on the best in the world, and won the prestigious Bathurst 500 multiple times. WORDS: Ben Wilkins PHOTOS: Geoff Osborne, John Nisbett. This year saw the final NZCMCR event at Pukekohe, and one New Z...
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Automotive17 November 2023
WORDS: Jock McLauchlan PHOTOS: Geoff Osborne. I know that’s a big statement, but it’s true. Royal Enfield’s Super Meteor 650 is the best cruiser motorcycle I have ever ridden. It is genuinely top fun to ride; a bike that puts a smile on your face for the least obvious reasons… and none of ...
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Automotive17 November 2023
We’ve been wondering for a while if Harley-Davidson’s new small-capacity motorcycles built in partnership with Chinese giant Qianjiang Motor (QJ) would find their way to New Zealand, and finally, we have an answer. Harley-Davidson will return to the LAMS class with the new X350 and X500 offici...
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23 August 2023
Rev up your engines and mark your calendars for a classic car extravaganza like no other! The Star Insure Howick Hop is hitting the streets of Howick on Saturday, October 7th. Get ready for a showcase of stunning classic cars, delectable food, and top-notch entertainment. It's a celebration of a...
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Automotive22 August 2023
Everyone’s jumping on the electric bandwagon, and while we don’t think e-motorcycles aren’t quite there yet, we’re definitely fans of e-mountain bikes. Pop into your local Yamaha dealership and you’ll notice Yamaha MTBs lining up alongside the dirt bikes. We took the brand’s YDX Moro-07...
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Enthusiast17 August 2023
Caffeine & Gasoline, proudly brought to you by Star Insure and Hampton Downs, is the ultimate car and bike show! . Held on the last Sunday of each month in the top carpark, next to Aoraki Coffee Roasters Café, it's a gathering of enthusiasts and their beloved vehicles. From bikes to supercars...
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17 August 2023
Woohoo! Star Insure is the first insurance provider in New Zealand to offer Afterpay. No other insurer, insurance broker or insurance provider has the option. It’s another way we’re committed to doing things differently and making sure our customers have an out-of-the-ordinary experience with u...
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16 August 2023
Edgar Heinrich, Head of Design at BMW Motorrad, has been working in the design department, apart from a short interruption, since 1987. Designer of the R1200GS and others, he’s a real motorcycle nerd. WORDS: Klaus Nennewitz PHOTOS: Heiko Mandl. Formore than three decades, Edgar Heinrich has pla...
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