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Is the Rego Hike Killing New Zealand’s Motorcycle Industry?
Big-bike rego has jumped 51% and riders are parking their bikes. But the numbers show the motorcycle slump started long before the ACC levy rose.

CFMOTO 450MT vs KTM 390 Adventure vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Honda CB750 Hornet (2026) Review: The Most Muscle for the Money, Now With E-Clutch
- Price
- $15,995 (RRP)
- Power
- 67.5kW (90.5hp) @ 9,500rpm
- Seat
- 795mm

Triumph Trident 660 (2026) Review: More Revs, More Tech, Same Easy Manners
- Price
- $15,990 + ORC
- Power
- 70kW (95hp) @ 11,250rpm
- Seat
- 810mm (785mm low seat optional)

Yamaha MT-07 LAMS (2025) Review: The Learner Favourite Grows Up
- Price
- $15,199
- Power
- 38.3kW (52hp) @ 8,000rpm
- Seat
- 805mm

CFMOTO Replaces Yamaha as Bike Supplier for Women’s World Racing from 2027

Kawasaki Versys 900 (2027): The Middleweight Tourer Gets Radar – NZ Details and Estimated Price

New WoF Rules from 1 November 2026: What Changes for NZ Motorcyclists

New Motorcycles for 2027: The Upcoming Bikes NZ Riders Should Watch
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CFMOTO 450MT vs KTM 390 Adventure vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
NZ's three best-selling LAMS adventure bikes compared on price, specs, off-road ability and ownership costs – and which…

CFMOTO Replaces Yamaha as Bike Supplier for Women’s World Racing from 2027
From 2027 every WorldWCR rider will race a CFMOTO 675SR-R, replacing the Yamaha R7 – the first time…

Kawasaki Versys 900 (2027): The Middleweight Tourer Gets Radar – NZ Details and Estimated Price
Kawasaki’s new Versys 900 slots between the 650 and 1100 with a Z900-based four, radar-assisted rider aids and…

Labour Weekend Riding in NZ (2026): The Best Rides, Traffic Hotspots and Staying Safe
Labour Weekend (24–26 October 2026) is the first big riding weekend of spring. Here are six great rides,…

Honda CB750 Hornet (2026) Review: The Most Muscle for the Money, Now With E-Clutch
Honda's CB750 Hornet brings a 90hp, 755cc twin, quality brakes and full rider modes to NZ for $15,995…

Triumph Trident 660 (2026) Review: More Revs, More Tech, Same Easy Manners
The 2026 Triumph Trident 660 gets a reworked 95hp triple, a quickshifter, cruise control and cornering ABS as…

Yamaha MT-07 LAMS (2025) Review: The Learner Favourite Grows Up
The fourth-generation Yamaha MT-07 LA adds radial brakes, ride-by-wire, traction control and a TFT dash to NZ's favourite…

New WoF Rules from 1 November 2026: What Changes for NZ Motorcyclists
NZ’s WoF rules change on 1 November 2026. Here’s what it means for motorcycles – which bikes go…
Motorcycle Insurance in NZ Explained: Cover Types, Costs and What to Compare (2026)
How motorcycle insurance works in New Zealand – what ACC does and doesn’t cover, third party vs comprehensive,…
Buying a Used Motorcycle in NZ: The Complete Checklist (2026)
Everything to check before you buy a used motorcycle in New Zealand – PPSR, stolen checks, WoF and…



