5+ hour, 13+ min ago   (194+ words) In a perfect case of “if it ain’t broke”, the Breakout continues to be powered by Harley-Davidson’s Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-Twin. The engine provides the strong acceleration and torque expected from the large capacity cruiser, while the Breakout’s wide rear tyre and…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago   (263+ words) Remember when cyclists were basically operating blind spots on two wheels? Well those days are officially over. Volkswagen has launched the VW Smart ebike and might be the most game-changing eBike innovation since, well, the motor itself. Cycling in traffic…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (343+ words) The Gixxer nameplate turns 40, and Suzuki is marking the occasion with something more than a commemorative badge: there are vanilla and special models being released. The brand has showcased its 2027 GSX-R600 and GSX-R750 supersport motorcycles, keeping two of motorcycling’s most…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (247+ words) Zenith has introduced the second iteration of its DEFY Extreme Lapis Lazuli, and the shift in materials is striking. Where the original paired lapis lazuli with steel and yellow gold, this new version replaces those metallic surfaces with forged carbon…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (132+ words) It didn’t take me long since coming to New Zealand to realise that the old adage of “Kiwi Ingenuity” is absolutely not a far-fetched concept. And while we get to see some of it off-roading or in the odd track…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (518+ words) A farm bike earns its keep differently from any other motorcycle. It needs to start reliably in the cold, handle rough ground without fuss, and ask little in return. Suzuki’s new DR150 is built around exactly that brief, and it arrives…...

3+ mon, 3+ day ago   (449+ words) And the funny thing is that the GV250 suits that role perfectly. It has, of course, the vintage style associated not only with most cruisers, but also with the event itself, but it does that in a more subdued way that…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (407+ words) If you read my piece last month, you’ll know this isn’t just another random motorcycle ride. I’m no stranger to bike events where horsepower, chrome, rockabilly bands, or who has the best moustache are the main attractions. But the DGR…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (473+ words) Here at Tarmac, the recent onslaught of Chinese cars coming to our market is a constant topic of discussion, and the disruption that this brings to the whole industry – not just the products themselves. When it comes down to motorcycles,…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (739+ words) There’s something slightly surreal about seeing hundreds of motorcycles roll through a city, ridden by people dressed like they’re on their way to a black-tie gala. It is certain to turn heads everywhere with the loud theatrics, but if that’s…...