BIKE REVIEWS
New Yamaha MT-09 Y-AMT Review
Introduction
Automatic gearboxes on motorbikes are a polarising subject. You only need to look at the comments on social media posts about news of...
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...
Suzuki V-STROM 250SX Review
Bike Rider Magazine's resident old bugger finds his spectacles and takes a look at one of Suzuki's latest offerings.
Words & pics: Captain Slow
The nearly...
Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE
We've ridden a few supercharged bikes recently, but none have been as smooth and refined as the incredible Ninja H2 SX SE from Kawasaki....
FEATURES
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 –...
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,...
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
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 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 – 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 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 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...
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 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...
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...