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2024 AFC NZ Junior Motocross Championship

Entries are now open for the 2024 AFC Junior Motocross Championship, hosted by the Manawatu Orion Motorcycle Club from Friday 19th to Sunday 21st April 2024 at Flipps MX Park, Himatangi.   The Supplementary Regulations and Entry Forms can be found here: ...

TIME NOW FOR TITLE HOPEFULS TO MAKE IT COUNT

CAPTION: The premier MX1 class blasts out of the start gate at Rotorua, and more quick-off-the-mark reflexes will be required when racing erupts at round three in Pukekohe this weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com The second half of the 2024 Yamaha New...

CHASING SIX DAYS Movie Release

We are pleased to announce the premier of the movie "CHASING SIX DAYS", presented by NOCO, the title sponsor of FIM International Six Days of Enduro.  This cinematic journey provides a unique perspective on the 6DAYS, featuring three distinguished riders and...
KIWI DUO MAKE THE MOST OF INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

KIWI DUO MAKE THE MOST OF INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

CAPTION: Oparau’s James Scott (Yamaha), who contested the British Grand Prix at Matterley Basin, near Winchester, at the weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com Two fearless New Zealand riders made the most of their overseas adventure at the weekend, racing...

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ADVENTUROUS KIWI PAIR WILL LINE UP AT BRITISH GP

ADVENTUROUS KIWI PAIR WILL LINE UP AT BRITISH GP

CAPTION: New Plymouth’s Rian King (KTM), lining up in the EMX250 class at Matterley Basin, near Winchester, this weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com There will be added incentive for New Zealand motocross fans to tune in to the racing at the final round...

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JOAN GIBBES 1939-2023

JOAN GIBBES 1939-2023

It is with great sadness that MNZ acknowledge the passing of Joan Gibbes, wife of Tim Gibbes [MNZ Life Member]. The family of Motorcycling New Zealand wish Tim moments of peace and comfort during this time. Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss.

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CHANGE MADE TO NZ ROAD-RACE NATIONALS CALENDAR

CHANGE MADE TO NZ ROAD-RACE NATIONALS CALENDAR

The 2023-24 New Zealand Road-Race Nationals CAPTION: It was fast and furious at the start of this race last season and more of the same can be expected when the 2023-24 season kicks off in December. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com Organisers of the upcoming...

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FOUR RACES AND FOUR WINNERS TO START SERIES

FOUR RACES AND FOUR WINNERS TO START SERIES

CAPTION 1: Taupo’s Wil Yeoman (Yamaha), on his way to winning the opening senior grade race in the 2024 New Zealand Cross-country Championships near Nelson at the weekend. Photo by Geoff Guthrie Imagery. CAPTION 2: Owaka’s Blake Affleck (Honda), on his way to winning...

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MIXED BAG OF RESULTS AT TERETONGA SUPERBIKES

MIXED BAG OF RESULTS AT TERETONGA SUPERBIKES

The 2023-24 New Zealand Superbike Championships CAPTION: The Supersport 600 class blasts off the start line at Teretonga on Sunday with (from left) Upper Hutt’s Rogan Chandler (Suzuki), Whanganui’s Luca Durning (Ducati) and Invercargill’s Cormac Buchanan (Yamaha)...

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Road Racing with Airbag Suits

Road Racing with Airbag Suits

With advancement in technology, there is growing appreciation and popularity of Airbag Race Suits for Road Racing. MNZ endorse the use of Airbag Race Suits for Road Racing. Please be reminded that the use of Back and Chest Protectors is still a requirement as per rule...

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