BIKE REVIEWS

BMW R18 Transcontinental

BMW R18 Transcontinental Review: Ultimate Excess!

Introduction Opening the BMW R18 Transcontinental's gargantuan top box and seeing an LED interior light on a stalk lighting up the large space really told...
Ducati Xpeditions, Ducati adventure bike

Ducati launch Ducati Xpeditions

If you’re the owner of a Ducati DesertX or a Multistrada, then this is the announcement you’ve been waiting for. Yep, there’s an adventure...
Ducati Panigale V4S

New Ducati Panigale V4

With all the attention going on the fact the Panigale has lost its trademark single-sided swingarm, this is still undoubtedly the sharpest, most technologically...
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CFMOTO XO PAPIO

If you’re finding that the latest adventure and sporty machines are getting a bit big, then the new XO Papio models – Trail &...

FEATURES

CFMOTO-HQ

Inside CFMOTO: How a Chinese Manufacturer is Redefining Motorcycles

CFMOTO: Who are they? Times are changing faster than any of us ever thought possible, even a matter of years ago. AI, robots, globalisation –...
Whites Powersports

BRM checks out Whites Powersports stunning new global HQ

Launch of Whites Powersports new global HQ Distributor of Bridgestone, Shoei, LS2, Richa & Leatt Online shop www.bits4bikes.co.nz Whites Powersports, Australasia’s fastest-growing motorcycle parts and accessories distributor,...
How to u turn on your motorcycle

The Perfect U-Turn

Go Full-lock with your feet up, every time Once you’ve nailed the basics, there’s one manoeuvre that you’ll be relying on the most in your...
BSA Gold Star

BSA Gold Star

The iconic British marque, BSA, is back with an all-new single-cylinder Gold Star. And with NZ importer Europe Imports recently announcing they are bringing...
forgotten highway bike ride

Forgotten World Highway

Reader's Ride Is there gravel on The Forgotten World Highway? It's like a right of passage for motorcyclists, tackling the infamous SH 43 to get...
Group riding NZ

Group Riding – Get in behind!

A recent article in a high profile New Zealand motorcycle magazine, actually it was this magazine (March 2023 edition to be precise - Ed), outlined some...

PRODUCT REVIEWS

Cardo Packtalk Pro

Cardo Packtalk Pro Motorcycle Helmet Comms Review

Introduction Everyone knows that we at Passmasters love technology, and we've been using Cardo products for training for 7 or 8 years now as...
Arai Tour X5

Arai Tour X5 Helmet Review

Introduction I haven't worn an Arai in a long time, although slipping my head into the new Arai Tour X5 was like sliding my feet...

A Proper Dashcam Designed For Motorcycles!

NAVMAN MIVUE 820D MOTORCYCLE DASH CAM WITH FRONT & REAR CAMERAS Motorcyclists have been attempting to record their rides since the advent of the first...
GT Air 3

Shoei GT-Air 3 Realm TC5

Kerry is happy that the new year has brought a new helmet, with an updated GT-Air from Shoei, sure to keep her looking and...
Kriega backpack

Kriega R22 Backpack

Best Made Better Tester: Paul | Distributor: Motogear | Price: $369.50 | Check It: www.motogear.co.nz Not all backpacks are created equal. And Kriega has recently made...
hypersport tyre review

Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S23 Review

Chad headed to the incredible Kyalami circuit in South Africa to check out the latest rubber from Bridgestone – the S23 The all-new Bridgestone Battlax...