GROOMBRIDGE STEPS UP

Words & Pic: SuzukiOCTOBER 26, 2009: With his team boss sidelined through injury, it was expected that Taupo’s Brad Groombridge would step up and fill the void.And that’s exactly what the 19-year-old did on his home track in Taupo on Sunday.Groombridge took his Suzuki RM-Z450...

TRIUMPH'S SECOND PODIUM

WSS'09 Round 14 | Portimao, race dayParkinGO Triumph BE1 Racing ended the World Supersport Championship on the podium.Garry McCoy confirmed, after Valentino Rossi, that "Old hens make the best soup".The Australian took third place, as he did at Donington, after a brilliant race during...

KTM TO UNVEIL NEW MOTOCROSS GENERATION IN MILAN!

The worlds largest Motorcycle Fair EICMA in Milan (10-15 November 2009) is the perfect stage to unveil to the public, what the future of Motocross looks like at KTM!The worlds 1st unveiling of a completely new MX motorcycle form at the KTM booth on November 10 (Hall 18, stand M68),...

HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES STRATEGY

HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES 3RD QUARTER RESULTS, UNVEILS LONG-TERM BUSINESS STRATEGYRetail Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Sales Decline Moderates from 2nd QuarterOperating Loss at Finance Unit Impacts ProfitStrategy Focuses on Extending Harley-Davidson Brand, Emphasizes Productivity and...

HARLEY SCUPPERS BUELL

Source: Superbike Planet.BUELL OFFICIALS THANK CUSTOMERS, DEALERS AND EMPLOYEES FOR UNFORGETTABLE RIDEEAST TROY, Wis. (Oct. 15, 2009) - Buell Motorcycle Company officials thanked the company's customers, employees and dealers for an unforgettable ride, following today's announcement...

HURLEY HEADS STANDINGS

Hawera’s Daryl Hurley (Suzuki), straight to the top of the MX1 standings. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com Words: Suzuki.OCTOBER 12, 2009: Hawera’s Daryl Hurley has picked up where he left off last season, heading the national motocross championship standings.The Taranaki...

WHITE RIBBON RIDE KICK-STARTED

Men throughout New Zealand are being asked to join the White Ribbon Ride led by the Super Maori Fullas and Patriots Defence Force Motorcycle Club as part of White Ribbon Day.The ride, organised by the Families Commission as part of the White Ribbon campaign, begins in Wellington...

HONDA ANNOUNCES VFR1200F/VFR1200F DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION

Honda Motor Europe Ltd. announced plans to begin sales in 2010 of the sports tourer VFR1200F/VFR1200F Dual Clutch Transmission, featuring an all-new V4 engine.The VFR1200F has been developed in keeping with previous VFRs; that have delivered a combination of sports and touring capabilities...

WIMA PINK RIBBON DAY THIS SUNDAY

From the WIMA Web site:Welcome to WIMA New Zealand a club for women motorcyclists run by women motorcyclists. Greetings fellow riders,We are proud to announce the 2009 Pink Ribbon Motorcycle Ride on 11th October in Auckland and Wellington.Decorate your bikes pink, dress yourself in pink - heck why not turn everything pink and come and join us for a fantastic fun motorcycle ride and help us raise money for the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation.This...

INAUGURAL MV AGUSTA OWNER'S MEETING

A group of MV Agusta Enthusiasts have organised what will be the first NZ-wide MV Owners meeting. The meeting which is open to all MV owners and MV enthusiasts will be held on the weekend of the 13-15th of November 2009 at Taupo.We have owners and their bikes coming from all over...

COPPINS VS THE RUMOURS

It was as early as the Lommel round of the Motocross MX1 World Championship back in August that the then rumors started flying through the pits about Josh Coppins future as a professional racer.At first their were signs JC could well be on his way home down-under to compete in the...