Motoring

  Yep, it’s that time of the year again – this weekend (the 16th and 17th of September) is the NZ Motorcycle Show, sponsored by Ride Forever for 2017, at the ASB Showgrounds in Greenlane, Auckland.     Pretty much all the big brands will be there with all of …

For the longest time, Toyota has been the benchmark for 4×4’s – specfically the Hilux brand. With an ever growing market for this type of vehicle, especially for family use, many manufacturers are looking to meet that market head-on. This means a comfortable & well appointed SUV, based off their …

  So, you’ve decided that you want to get your motorcycle license – summer is coming and you’re keen to try two wheeled transportation… Yay! You’ve been reading all the drivel that I’ve been writing on here and thought “he makes it sound like fun”, right? Haha sucker! Okay, seriously, …

The latest installment of balls to the walls crazy videos from Ken Block, This time its all Desert and its awesome! Keep up with The Open Road on Facebook for more 2 and 4 wheel action

This thing looks Amazing! Personally the interior seems a bit over the top tron for my liking but those lines tho… Check out The Open Road for More motoring goodness

  The awesome people at Suzuki New Zealand have put their heads together and come up with a great new “Entry Level” motorcycle racing championship, and they’re calling it the Gixxer Cup!     Basically, it is aimed at getting new riders onto the track for a proposed eight events, …

14 year old son of the owner of the Demon Energy Monster Truck has a hoon on Dads toy and launches it! this was shot at the last Smashfest event at Waikaraka Park, Auckland New Zealand

  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 …