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MOTOCROSS CHAMPS REACH HALFWAY IN BALCLUTHA

CAPTION: Opotiki’s defending champion Cody Cooper (GASGAS MC250F), top rider in the MX2 class at Balclutha at the weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com FEBRUARY 26, 2024: The 2024 Yamaha New Zealand Motocross Championships reached the halfway stage in the...

BACK TO PREVIOUS STRUCTURE FOR TWO MAJOR SERIES

CAPTION: The premier F1/Superbike class blasts through the first turn at Taupo, round one of the 2023-24 Suzuki International Series/NZSBK in December. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com The New Zealand Superbike Championship and Suzuki International Series will...

BALCLUTHA HOSTS ROUND TWO OF CHAMPS ON SUNDAY

CAPTION: Appleby’s Wills Harvey (Yamaha No.122), hoping he can repeat his 125cc class performances from Woodville and Rotorua when he lines up in Balclutha this weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com The 2024 New Zealand Motocross Championships may be headed...
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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THRILLING START TO NZ HARD ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIPS

THRILLING START TO NZ HARD ENDURO CHAMPIONSHIPS

2023 New Zealand Hard Enduro Championships CAPTION: Papakura’s Ryan Hayward (KTM 300 EXC), on the charge in the Akatarawa Forest course, near Porirua, on Saturday. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com SEPTEMBER 11, 2023: The battle lines have been drawn and now...

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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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UPDATE FROM THE ROAD RACE COMMISSION

UPDATE FROM THE ROAD RACE COMMISSION

02 February 2024 The Road Race Commission would like to remind all competitors of the following rule which can be found in the supplementary regulations for the NZSBK championship: Non-Official Practice - There is to be no practice at any of the tracks for NZSBK...

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NZSBK ON A KNIFE EDGE WITH JUST TWO ROUNDS TO GO

NZSBK ON A KNIFE EDGE WITH JUST TWO ROUNDS TO GO

The 2023-24 New Zealand Superbike Championships CAPTION: Invercargill’s Cormac Buchanan (Yamaha), chased here by Upper Hutt’s Rogan Chandler (Suzuki), is determined to put on a great show in front of his hometown crowd this coming weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan,...

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BURT MUNRO CHALLENGE A MOTORCYCLING MUST-DO

BURT MUNRO CHALLENGE A MOTORCYCLING MUST-DO

CAPTION: A bronze sculpture of Burt Munro on his Indian motorcycle. The sculpture was created by Roddy McMillan and was set in Queens Park Invercargill as a lasting memorial to the legendary racer. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com FEBRUARY 5, 2024: The Burt...

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