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North Island Trails Championship 2025 – Rounds 5 and 6

Hawke’s Bay looked set to deliver a rare treat for the July round of the North Island Championship. With clear skies and two venues offering 24 well- planned, technical sections, conditions in the lead-up to the 5th and 6th were about as good as it gets for...

KTM Australian Junior Motocross Championship

The MNZ office has received a number of enquiries from riders wishing to compete at the 2025 KTM Australian Junior Motocross Championship to be held 29 September – 4 October at Gillman Motocross in South Australia. We have received confirmation from Motorcycling...

YOUNG KIWIS HEAD TO FRANCE FOR WORLD JUNIOR MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP

A group of passionate young New Zealand motocross riders are preparing to compete on the world stage at the 2025 FIM Junior Motocross World Championship to be held in Romagne, France on the 5th & 6th July 2025.   While not officially selected as a national team,...
APPROACHING HALFWAY STAGE ANYONE COULD STILL WIN

APPROACHING HALFWAY STAGE ANYONE COULD STILL WIN

CAPTION: Wainuiomata’s Jake Whitaker (KTM 300 EXC) is the latest rider to win a weekend outright. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com This season’s ultimate off-road motorcycling competition could be the toughest yet, with so many different riders featuring at the...

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R.I.P  Shane Richardson

R.I.P Shane Richardson

Following the tragic accident at the BSB Championship, we are mourning the loss of one of our own. Shane Richardson was not only a talented and fearless competitor on the track, but also a deeply respected and much-loved member of our racing family.  He was named Male...

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New Zealand Motorcycle Awards Dinner Tickets

New Zealand Motorcycle Awards Dinner Tickets

We are thrilled to see the return of our MNZ Awards Dinner being held on the 24th May at the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, Wellington. Our awards evening includes a Buffet dinner & a welcome drink. Ticket price is $130per person. Tickets are now on sale;...

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NELSON RIDER BASALAJ CLAIMS FIRST NZ TITLE

NELSON RIDER BASALAJ CLAIMS FIRST NZ TITLE

CAPTION: Nelson’s Bailey Basalaj (Honda CRF250R), crowned New Zealand’s No.1 enduro rider for the 2025 season. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com South Islander Bailey Basalaj finally lived the dream at the weekend as he collected his first major New Zealand...

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