Motoring Articles

  So last week we briefly looked at basic mods that most riders undertake on their bikes; this week I thought I’d delve a little deeper into the process of improving handling, braking, and the all important bragging rights of horsepower! The first two aspects are fairly simple and can …

  Invariably, most motorcycle owners will tell you how they’ve made their bike faster, handle better, and brake stronger than the factory original machines, by use of aftermarket exhaust pipes, fuel maps, jets and needles, as well as suspension changes, upgrading tires and braking systems. Or alternatively, they’ve changed up …

Earlier this week, news surfaced that Indian are going to be bringing their new Scout Bobber to New Zealand later this year, improving an already impressive bike with some more good old fashioned American attitude!     I’ve ridden the Indian Scout previously, and to say I liked it would …

So chaps, this is what has become of the Holden Commodore. Now as a commodore owner and fan for some time, this hits me right in the feels and i find it somewhat offensive. This might be due to the fact that what used to be a muscle car we …

Hey team So I’ve decided its time to move on from the commodore and get back into a safari This time we’re gona make a plan and stick to it. The first thing is easy, picking the right truck Requirements are Gq safari / Patrol LWB – High roof 4.2 …

Hey team! I’m stoked to finally be able to reveal my two year long project, my Repsol CBR250RR!     Following a pretty nasty crash on Hampton Down’s famous sweeper on Easter weekend, 2015, the bike wasn’t looking too great. We decided to strip it down to the bare frame …

Okay, it’s pretty much the middle of winter, which means some motorcyclists will have their bikes tucked up in the garage awaiting the return of warmer weather. So, rather than just forget about your bike for 4-6 months of the year, why not utilise that time in refreshing everything that …

Okay, so we’ve all seen the pictures and read the hype, but I was lucky enough to stumble on a real deal genuine Ninja H2R (yes, the ‘R’ version!) at the Feilddays last weekend, and got to spend some one-on-one time with the beast…     First off, let me …

When you’ve just attained your Learners Class 6 license and you’re ready to start looking for your first small capacity bike to learn on, BMW hasn’t generally been a brand to consider. Sure, pretty much all of the major brands have various LAMS approved machines, but if you wanted something …

In a huge leap forward, KTM has finally released details of two new bikes featuring their Fuel Injected 2-stroke motor, the 2018 KTM 250 EXC TPI and KTM 300 EXC TPI. The TPI stands for “Tranfer Port Injection”, the basis for the new tech. Ten years in the making, the …