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brm.co.nz > triumph-confirms-testing-non-fossil-fuels-for-motogp-2027

Triumph confirms testing non-fossil fuels for MotoGP 2027

23+ hour, 15+ min ago  (298+ words) Triumph Motorcycles is stepping up its work on sustainable fuels as the sport prepares for a major shift in the coming years. Speaking during the opening round of the MotoGP World Championship, the brand confirmed it is intensifying testing ahead…...

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brm.co.nz > george-barber-motorcycle-museum-obituary

George Barber: The Man Behind the World’s Greatest Motorcycle Collection

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (144+ words) George W. Barber, Jr., founder of the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum in Birmingham, Alabama, died on Sunday, February 15, following a brief illness. He was 85 years old. Alan Cathcart looks back at his incredible achievements. But was there anything George Barber would…...

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brm.co.nz > suzuki-nz-1-percent-motorcycle-finance

Suzuki NZ Launches 1% Motorcycle Finance Deal

6+ day, 1+ hour ago  (653+ words) Suzuki NZ is making it easier for riders to get onto a new bike with a limited-time 1% finance offer across selected motorcycles, including models like the V-Strom 800DE and GSX-8 range. Although you'll need to be quick, this special deal only…...

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brm.co.nz > kawasaki-patents-unique-electric-motorcycle-tech

Kawasaki patents unique electric motorcycle tech

5+ day, 15+ hour ago  (290+ words) With electric power, many of the design limits once dictated by engine size and layout no longer apply. Kawasaki appears keen to take advantage of that freedom. A newly revealed patent outlines a flexible chassis concept designed to accommodate a…...

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brm.co.nz > norton-manx-v4-brian-gillen-interview

Inside Norton’s Comeback: CTO Brian Gillen on the New Manx V4 and Atlas Project

5+ day, 17+ hour ago  (1034+ words) Five years after TVS rescued Norton from collapse, the legendary British marque is preparing its comeback. CTO Brian Gillen talks exclusively about the design philosophy, future racing ambitions " and why torque, not horsepower, will define the reborn British brand. In…...

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brm.co.nz > cfmoto-electric-sportsbike-details-revealed

CFMoto electric sportsbike details revealed!

1+ week, 48+ min ago  (187+ words) In CFMoto's case, the motor sits notably far back, behind the swingarm pivot. To compensate, the swingarm curves up and over the motor, avoiding excess width. The compromise is the absence of a rising-rate linkage; instead, the rear shock mounts…...

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brm.co.nz > triumph-trident-800-review

Triumph Trident 800 Review: Real-World Triple Hits the Sweet Spot

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1050+ words) The new Triumph Trident 800 delivers triple-cylinder character, modern tech and real-world performance at $17,495 in NZ. We ride it on Kiwi roads and see where it fits. Visually, the Trident 800 stays true to the clean, modern roadster styling that defined the…...

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brm.co.nz > ace-bikes-steadystand-review-giveaway

Ace Bikes SteadyStand Review & Giveaway | Save Space, Stand Your Bike Upright

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (505+ words) If you're looking for a practical way to stand your motorcycle upright in the shed, save space and add a layer of stability without permanently fixing anything to the floor, the Ace Bikes SteadyStand is exactly the kind of product…...

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brm.co.nz > burt-munro-challenge-yamaha-r6-raffle

Race-Prepped Yamaha R6 Up for Grabs at Burt Munro Challenge

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (454+ words) This year at the Burt Munro Challenge, the organisers are offering riders and race fans the chance to win a $40,000 Yamaha R6 race bike, with this year's raffle aimed at supporting the next generation of Southland road racers. The prize is…...

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brm.co.nz > harley-davidson-unveils-2026-touring-range-with-limited-edition-models

Harley-Davidson unveils 2026 Touring range with limited-edition models

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (201+ words) Harley-Davidson has revealed the second chapter of its 2026 model launch, unveiling a 13-model line-up made up of new and updated motorcycles across its range. Headlining the second release is Harley-Davidson's Grand American Touring range, where the new Street Glide Limited…...