Kiwirider August 2014

BMW G650GS

HONDA CRF150R

FOUR-STROKE TEEN ROCKET

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AUGUST 2014 . MV AGUSTA DRAGSTER & RIVALE

MV 800 TRIPLES: Not For the Faint-hearted

BMW G650GS HONDA CRF150R AJP PR5 EXTREME

DUCATI HYPERSTRADA Attack the Twisties

ENDURO CHAMPS BIKES

AJP 250 EXTREME Potential from Portugal

ENDURO Champs reveal top mods

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LEVI SHERWOOD WINS X-FIGHTERS JAPAN BRUCE ANSTEY SMASHES IOM TT RECORD HONDA PIONEER 4P SIDE-BY-SIDE

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Regulars 11 Road news

Triumph LAMS-compliant Street Triple 660.

California Superbike School goes for green machines.

Readers’ letters.

New MV 800s boost sales.

YouTube gems.

New Indians reach NZ shores.

YouTube Gems.

21 Road products

Need it, want it, must have it.

66 CLASSICS

Kawasaki’s fire-breathing stroker.

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Roger Moroney

Learning to count.

Dirt news

Suzuki’s DR200 gets a fresh set of clothes for 2015.

Junior MX champs report.

International aid to Mongolia from NZ’s Britten Adventures.

Waitemata Motorcycle Club celebrates 40th year.

Ben Townley CRF450 winner announced.

Honda Pioneer 700-4 tested.

Welcome to the August issue of Kiwi Rider.

It didn’t take long. Mid-winter has come and gone already.

That means it’s only a downhill run until the biking season is in full swing again.

And it’s not like we’ve not had any biking action to keep us entertained.

MotoGp, World Superbikes and the Isle of Man TT have been captivating so far. The best bit about the TT this year? That has to be Kiwi Bruce Anstey taking the outright lap record at the tortuous, not to mention sometimes deadly, road circuit in the middle of the Irish Sea. While he didn’t take top spot, the 212.913km/h

(132.298mph) average lap speed is nothing short of astonishing. KR contributor Dave Britten marshalled at this year’s event and his experience is on page 58.

Talking of Kiwis overseas, Levi Sherwood took the Japanese round of the RedBull X-Fighters by storm and grabbed first place with a stunning display of FMX skills. Reader Paul Marsh took the trip to Osaka to watch the action, see page 26.

On the dirt front, have you ever wondered what mods the best enduro riders in the country do to their bikes to make them ultra-competitive? Turn to page 96 in the Roost Zone for their favourite mods. Enjoy the Mag. Ben Wilkins

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87 dirt products

Need it, want it, must have it.

114 Bike Mart 120 Events Calendar 125 Repsol results

NZ MX nationals.

125 Gastrom Rider

The Kentish Hotel, Waiuki.

Michael Esdaile Commuting Editor

Jock McLauchlan Senior Test Rider

Rodney O’Connor Technical Editor

Linda Glasswell Office Manager

Todd Sutherland Advertising Sales

Vege McPhee Publisher

126 KR Biking Bites

Not sure where to go riding this weekend? Here are some great destinations for a day or weekend ride for peckish Kiwi Riders.

128 Carless days

There can be few who don’t reminisce about bikes they once owned or bikes they wished they’d owned.

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INDIAN resurrection

Todd Sutherland reports from deepest...

Auckland on the latest iron- and airbased arrivals from Indian Motorcycles; the Chief Classic, the Chief Vintage and the Indian Chieftain.

26 Redbull X-FIGHTERS osaka, JAPAN

The RedBull X-Fighters series sees the world’s best FMX riders compete head to head in a gladiatorial arena setting. Levi Sherwood beat off tough competition to show them how it’s done and steal the show.

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32 BMW G650GS

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BMW’s 650 single has been around since 1993. Now in its fourth incarnation, it still has a lot going for it. Lighter than all the twins, it can do duty as an adventure bike, tourer, sports bike and commuter says Michael Esdaile.

DUCATI HYPERSTRADA

We don’t often get to test new Ducati models at Kiwi Rider (Ducati keeps its test fleet in Australia), so when Rodney’s Dad forked out his hard-earned cash for a brand new Hyperstrada of his own, KR jumped at the opportunity to take it for a spin. He’s a very trusting man…

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MV AGUSTA BRUTALE vs MV Agusta RIVALE

Despite having the same 800cc triple at their hearts, MV Agusta’s Rivale and Dragster couldn’t be more different as Jock McLauchlan found out.

58 KIWIS AT THE TT

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Bruce Anstey set a new lap record at the 2014 Isle of Man TT. ‘Racing’ Dave Britten was there as a marshal and saw it up close.

96 enduro champs’ bikes Want to know what mods the best enduro riders in NZ do to their bikes?

The 2014 champions take us through the changes they’ve made.

106 AJP PR5 250 EXTREME

An unknown quantity to most trail riders in New Zealand, Portuguese manufacturer AJP’s PR5 250 Extreme offers huge bang for your buck.

114 HONDA CRF 150R

Honda’s CRF150R four-stroke is something of a rocket ship, as our Junior testers found out.

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Scott Ergonomic Rain Jacket The Scott Ergonomic Rain Jacket is made from a laminated triPHASE membrane, developed by Scott as a climate control technology.

Based on a polyurethane membrane, it’s designed to be windproof and waterproof, so it’ll protect you from even the most inclement weather conditions, but it’s also breathable, so moisture – sweat, or that rain which got in when you opened up as you stopped for a snack – can escape, to improve your comfort while riding.

The jacket’s also stretchable, to conform to your body (and accommodate winter sweaters or cake-and-beerinduced expansion) and to reduce wind drag. That’s also assisted by the neck drawstring which helps keep the elements at bay, plus thumb and groin straps to stop sleeves and waist from riding up. It comes with a handy carry bag for when it’s not in use, and is designed for most riding conditions – including off-road, touring, adventure riding, and even as a coverup over your leathers at a rainy track day.

Scott Ergonomic Rain Pants Like the jacket, Scott’s Ergonomic Rain Pants are made from laminated triPHASE membrane.

Again, the construction is designed to be windproof and waterproof so it’ll protect you in all weather conditions, while also ‘breathing’ so moisture vapour can escape and prevent that chilly clammy feeling.

Perhaps more importantly for trou than for jackets, it’s stretchy, so should conform to your shape regardless of your riding position, and thus cut wind drag. Like the jacket, it comes with a handy carry bag and is designed for a wide range of uses, including off-road, touring, adventure riding or over your leathers at the track, Distributor: Darbi Size and colour: Black in M to 3XL Price: $89

Ventura Cruiser bars Ventura’s pitching these Heavy Metal one-inch and 1.25-inch handlebars to suit cruisers and choppers of all types, and it’s got quite bullish about it: “you’ve found the best,” says the blurb. The bars are manufactured from heavy-duty and stainless steel, with double-knurled triple clamps to deliver a vice-like grip so they won’t shift when you need them rock-solid.

They’re double plated and hand polished but the range is also available in a high-gloss black.

There’s only one possibly fly in the ointment – Ventura says specifications are subject to change without prior notification, so if you think these are the bars you need, get in quick.

Distributor:Eurobike Wholesale Ltd Price: $49 More info: eurobike.co.nz

Emergency Puncture Repair Kits The distributor for the Gryyp Line of puncture repair kits bills this as the leader in emergency roadside puncture repair equipment for motorcycles, scooters and cars. Check out gryyp.com/cargol/ing. html to see how it’s done with no tools, mechanical ability or special skill required.

Got a flat? Apparently you just screw Cargols into the tyre, and in under 30 seconds you can get back on the road.

Distributor: Dold More info: dold.co.nz

Distributor: Dold More info: dold.co.nz

Spidi Waterproof Boot Covers Keep your tootsies dry with these practical Spidi HV boot covers in waterproof nylon PVC embellished with CE-certified highvisibility fabric. They feature a rubber half-sole, a velcro closure, and velcro adjustment around the ankle.

Nolan N40 Helmet If you wear glasses, you should take a closer look at the N40, the new jet helmet for adventure riders.

It includes an internal sunscreen, a removable and washable fabric liner and a Microlock retention system, and is poised to receive the N-Com communication ssytem.

The manufacturer assures us it uses an advanced ventilation system and that, along with the wide visor and the peak, are aimed at maximum comfort whether you’re commuting round town, touring or tackling that back-blocks track.

The peak and visor are removable.

Distributor: Eurobike Wholesale Price: $79 More info: eurobike.co.nz

Distributor: Eurobike Wholesale Price: $349 More info: eurobike.co.nz

Distributor: Darbi Accessories Sizes and colours: Black in M to 3XL, yellow in M to 2XL. Price: From $99

Spidi Overgloves Made of H2Out, these overgloves are pitched as waterproof, breathable and wind-breaking, so they should be the perfect travel companion on these wet winter days. And once the rain’s eased off, just tuck them into their handy case for easy transportation.

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Sidi Mag-1 Boot Sidi says GP-rider feedback led development of the MAG-1 race boot; it’s more flexible, streamlined and around 400g lighter than the outgoing Vortice boot.

The exterior ‘vertebra’ system is now fitted inside, up both sides to deliver an internal carbon fibre support brace system.The Tecno-3 magnetic closures may look gimmicky, but we’re told they make it easier to adjust the boot.

Colour: white, and black.

Distributor: Darbi Accessories Sizes: 41 to 46 Price: $699

Sidi Tour Rain Sidi’s touring boot uses Technomicro, a composite micro-fibre, that’s designed to act like a natural leather but is stronger, lighter and softer. Sidi says the materials used resist abrasion and tearing, and the boot should be easy to clean and maintain. It includes an internal toe gear pad, plus shin, heel, ankle and toe protection.

Distributor: Darbi Accessories Sizes: 42 to 50 Price: $339

Maxima Hi-Test fuel additive Concerned about lowquality fuel in your pride and joy? Maxima Hi-Test is a concentrated octane booster that we’re told is an all-organic product containing no metal (lead, manganese or phosphorus) compounds. It’s designed to readily mix with all petrol, alcohol and nitro mixtures.

Hi-Test is manufactured to suppress detonation and pre-ignition by modifying the burn rate, and increasing the autoignition temperature of the air/fuel mixture. Better still, it’ll allow for higher compression ratios and therefore more power.

HOT PRODUCTS / ROAD Bull-It Roadster Jacket The stylish hoodie-style jacket features Covec Laser 4 protection areas in the arms, shoulders and sides of the jacket which, we’re told, offers an impact abrasion resistance in excess of six seconds when tested to CE 13595-1 standards. Look it up.

Add to that CE armour in the shoulders and elbows and a foam back pad.

Distributor: Forbes & Davies Sizes: Mens and ladies sizes S to 5XL Price: $299

Distributor: Forbes & Davies Price: $17

Akira Back Protectors These new smart back protectors from Forma are essentially two back protectors in one.

We’re told the patented protector system is unique.

It features an exclusive fastening/unfastening system the designers called ‘SMART’, which joins or divides the two parts which make up the protector, and that means you can use the Akira C.L.M. SMART in two ways, either as a full back protector, or just to cover your lumbar area. There’s a range of sizes for optimum fit and effectiveness that’s covered by CE approval prEN 1621:2:2013 (Level 2).

Distributor: Forbes & Davies Price: $219

Dunlop American Elite Dunlop says its American Elite tyre will allow HarleyDavidson FL Touring riders to enjoy more kilometres before replacing their rubber. And this all-new, second-generation American Elite should go even further. Dunlop says it uses a MT Multi-Tread rear tyre compound that incorporates a longwearing compound in the center of the tyre, along with a stickier lateralgrip compound on each shoulder for great handling.

Distributor: Forbes & Davies Colours: Black sidewall, narrow white sidewall and wide white sidewall Price: From $275

Get your Muc-Off If you’re looking for an allround wonder spray, look no further! At least that’s what we’re told. Muc-Off MO-94 apparently covers all the bases, with a PTFE formula designed to quickly and effectively penetrate moisture, lubricate moving parts and leave a longlasting protective film.

Hey forget bikes, half the KR team could use this stuff themselves, MO-94 prevents dirt adhesion, and drives out excess water to keep rust and corrosion at bay. MO-94 isn’t just for bikes, motorcycles or cars.

We’re promised it works on just about anything.

Whether you’ve got a squeaky door hinge, a rusty lock or a bolt that you just can’t turn, MO-94 is all you need. Vege’s knees? Now that’s another matter.

Distributor: Forbes & Davies Price: $19

Nolan N104 Evo Flip-face Helmet The latest Nolan flip-face helmet is the N104 EVO, which uses a ventilation system with new AirBooster Technology, designed to deliver better internal climate control in every condition.

The N104 Evo features an ultra-wide visor, Pinlock anti-fog inner visor, an internal sunscreen, a Microlock2 retention system and the fact it’s ready for the N-Com communication system.

The liner is fully removable and washable.

Distributor: Eurobike Price: $599 More info: eurobike.co.nz KIWI RIDER

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SCOTT JUNIOR CHEST PROTECTOR The Junior Commander is very form-fitting, i.e. less bulky, with CE-approved impact protection to guard young bodies. Articulated plates on the back panel alleviate excess pressure and discomfort when wearing a neck brace.

Most popular neck braces ­– including the Atlas youth Prodigy Neck Brace – can be used with the Scott Commander.

It can be worn under or over the rider’s jersey, using adjustable straps on the shoulders and the waist to ensure a snug fit.

Comfort is assisted via good ventilation and panels that flex.

661 COMP GLOVE The 661 Comp glove is a lightweight off-road glove.

It uses a Spandura upper and a single-layer palm with silicone graphic detail on the fingers, a microfibre sweat wipe on the thumb and a cuffless design.

Size: Black/cyan (blue), available in youth S (5), M (6) and large (7), or men’s M (9), L (10), XL (11) (all US sizing) Price: Youth $29.90, adult $35 Distributor: Darbi Accessories

Size: XS (5–8y) SM (8–11y) Price: $149 Distributor: Darbi Accessories

MAXIMA PRE-MIX TWO-STROKE OIL Maxima Castor 927 is a blend of highly refined castor oil, a speciallyprepared synthetic, and an additive system that’s designed to reduce carbon and gum formation, and provide excellent rust and corrosion protection.

Apparently it uses an exclusive additive to keep power valves cleaner and working properly.

For those wanting to blitz it on the dirt – without dirtying our air or water – Castor 927 is biodegradable. Spill it, and you’re not hurting the environment.

Maxima says Castor 927 keeps on lubricating while other lubricants turn to carbon or vaporise, and so it provides extra protection as it’ll work at temperatures much higher than other lubricants.

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IPONE CHAIN GREASE This is a high-end PTFE-based grease for chains subjected to extreme conditions such as mud, dust, and high rotation speeds.

The high-penetration lubricant improves friction coefficients and deposits a non-water-soluble grease for reinforced protection.

Racing Chain’s double action (lubrication and protection) is suitable for all chains, with or without toric joints, on competition bikes.

Racing Chain is available in four colours (blue, green, red and white).

Price: $22.95 (500ml) Distributor: Nationwide Accessories

Price: $45 (1 litre) Distributor: Forbes & Davies Ltd

NEO KIDNEY BELTS These new NEO Kidney Belts are designed to offer great bang for buck for any budget-conscious rider.

Constructed from Polyester 600D, this kidney belt gets nylon 1680D PU coating reinforcements, plus a polyester fixed lining for comfort, and elasticated belts for optimum fit.

PIRELLI MT21 RALLYCROSS Go wherever you want with Pirelli’s MT21 Rallycross tyres. The manufacturer says they’ll deliver high stability and cornering precision thanks to their carcass stiffness. These tyres use a tread pattern optimised for use on dirt and gravel roads, crosscountry racing and desert tours, and are aimed at delivering long-lasting offroad performance and good resistance to knob tearing thanks to the use of a special off-road compound.

Size: Adult Price: $35 Distributor: Forbes & Davies

Price: From $109.00 Distributor: Nationwide Accessories

IPONE HEL’NET CLEANER Ipone’s Hel’net is ideal for external helmet cleaning.

The formulation degreases, polishes (to reduce fine scratches) and shines.

Hel’net will help keep your helmet and visor looking like new, and leaves a water-repellent film.

Price: $15 (250ml) Distributor: Nationwide Accessories

TSUBAKI MX PRO2 This MX Pro 2 chain is a high-quality non-O-ring chain for professional motorcycle usage; mainly for motocross and offroad applications. The MX Pro-2 is designed to eliminate kinking and seizure in abrasive and muddy conditions via the use of specially-treated pins and projected shouldered bushings. The chain’s critical components are heat-treated and shot-peened for greater durability. Rivals will spot what you’re using thanks to the gold-coloured link plates.

Price: From $127 Distributor: Nationwide Accessories KIWI RIDER

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SPECTRO CLEANER Spectro’s powerful aerosol ‘tech’ formula will easily clean suspension components and other parts to quickly remove grease and grime. We’re told it also dries fast, leaves no residue and won’t damage to rubber seals or o-rings, though you should avoid spraying it on plastic and painted surfaces, and never use it to soak rubber materials.

Size: 390g Price: $12 Distributor: Darbi Accessories

SCOTT SOFTCON JACKET The Scott Softcon jacket is designed to be worn under your jersey and will perfectly integrate any neck brace, including the Atlas Brace.

This armour uses soft CE approved SAS-TEC foam in the chest, back, elbows and shoulders (it’s visoelastic foam – it has both elastic and viscous properties when deformed – with a memory effect which allows it to absorb significant impacts). It is lightweight, well ventilated and handwashable, with double tightening bands on the forearm to avoid arm pump.

Size: M, L, XL Price: $349 Distributor: Darbi Accessories

SPECTRO SPRAY & POLISH Designed to make polishing a lot less painful, we’re promised this stuff sprays on and polishes up faster than other brands, to leave chrome and painted surfaces spotless.

Better yet, apparently it’ll quickly dissolve bugs and other dirt and grime, and it’s fume-free. The distributor says it’ll give your bike a showroom shine and works well on chrome, painted surfaces and plastic.

Size: 340g Price: $13 Distributor: Darbi Accessories

FALCO EXTREME PRO2 BOOTS These Falco 113 Extreme Pro2 boots use a microsynth upper and a ventilated mesh lining, as well as an Eso Motion 2 MX articulation hinge and rear supportive system. Take a closer look and you’ll find all-around PU chassis construction, an integrated P.U. heat shield, a microadjustable aluminium buckle closure and a dual-density racing rubber sole with reinforced arch support.

Colour: White and Black Size: 39-47 Price: $499 Distributor: Nationwide Accessories

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661 COMP LITE CHEST PROTECTOR This 661 lightweight Roost Deflector is for those who want a minimalist chest protector. This one uses a compression-moulded biofoam chassis with removable front and rear panels, and side and shoulder straps which are adjustable to make a greatfitting chest protector.

ACERBIS 4 STAR JACKET Keep snug and warm with the Acerbis 4 star jacket. This attractively Italian-designed jacket comes with three external and two internal pockets.

The hoody is lined and can be detached. The soft, knitted collar should be super-comfortable against your neck and, best of all, they’re only $69.90.

Size: Men’s S/M and L/XL Price: $99 Distributor: Darbi Accessories

Colour: black Size: XS to 4XL Price: $69.90 Distributor: Darbi Accessories

ENDURO 3 SAHARA This is a road-oriented tyre designed for large-capacity dual-sport bikes, that sits between Metzeler’s more road-focussed Tourance Next and the off-road Karoo 3. It uses a speciallydesigned tread compound to combine safe on-road cornering grip and good off-road traction. The tread pattern geometry is aimed at fast self-cleaning.

The Enduro 3 should deliver great handling with easy corner entry, stable cornering and high safety margins when you’re riding at the limit.

Price: From $170 Distributor: Forbes & Davies

ARTRAX OVERSIZED BRAKE DISCS Artrax rotors are designed to deliver increased stopping power for all late-model off-road bikes.

The 270mm full-floating rotor is made from high carbon steel construction for maximum durability, and includes a billet caliper bracket for relocation and easy installation.

We’re told these rotors can be used with any type of brake pads, including sintered bronze, Kevlar and ceramic carbon.

Price: $199 Distributor: Darbi Accessories KIWI RIDER

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Le Mans

Spain

Argentina

America

Qatar

1

Marc Marquez

Honda

200

25

25

25

25

25

2

Valentino Rossi

Yamaha

128

20

20

13

8

20

3

Dani Pedrosa

Honda

128

11

16

20

20

16

4

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Ducati

91

8

11

7

16

11

5

Jorge Lorenzo

Yamaha

81

10

13

16

6

0

6

Aleix Espargaro

Yamaha

67

7

9

1

7

13

7

Pol Espargaro

Yamaha

58

13

7

8

10

0

8

Stefan Bradl

Honda

56

9

6

11

13

0

9

Andrea Iannone

Ducati

51

0

0

10

9

6

10

Bradley Smith

Yamaha

48

6

8

9

11

0

Next round: 13 July at Sachsenring, 10 August Indianapolis

World Superbike Championship - Results after seven rounds Round 7

Round 6

Round 5

Results

Rce 2

Rce 1

Rce 2

Rce 1

Rce 2

Rce 1

1

T Sykes

Kawasaki

251

25

25

16

0

25

25

2

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Aprilia

212

13

11

20

20

16

9

3

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Kawasaki

210

20

20

11

0

20

20

4

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Honda

199

11

9

10

10

10

10

5

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Aprilia

179

16

16

25

25

0

13

6

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Ducati

143

0

13

8

13

11

11

7

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Ducati

111

7

8

6

8

13

0

8

T Elias

Aprilia

109

10

10

13

11

8

7

9

E Laverty

Suzuki

106

9

7

9

16

3

0

10

L Haslam

Honda

99

4

6

5

9

9

8

Next Rounds: Portimao 6 July

AMA Pro Motocross 2014 Results after five rounds 450

250

Name

Country

Results

Name

Country

Results

1

Ken Roczen

Germany

230

2

Ryan Dungey

MN

214

1

Jeremy Martin

MN

203

2

Cooper Webb

NC

195

3

James Stewart Jr

FL

187

3

Blake Baggett

CA

186

4

Trey Canard

5

Brett Metcalfe

OK

186

4

Justin Bogle

OK

166

Australia

141

5

Christophe Pourcel

France

166

6

Weston Peick

CA

131

6

Marvin Musquin

France

143

7

Josh Grant

CA

129

7

Jason Anderson

NM

129

8

Malcolm Stewart

FL

108

8

Jessy Nelson

CA

116

9

Chad Reed

Australia

105

9

Cole Seeley

CA

115

10

Andrew Short

CO

102

10

Justin Hill

OR

103

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Gastrom Rider’s Biking Bites Not sure where to go riding this weekend?

Here are five of our Gastrom Rider, Dave Wyatt’s, reviewed cafés and pubs, which make a great destination for a day or weekend ride for peckish Kiwi Riders.

Butlers Reef 1133 Main South Road, Oakura, Taranaki.

Popular spot just south of New Plymouth. Great gigs.

Try the tempura battered scallops. www.butlersreef.co.nz Rating: Review: Jun 2012 (Classic Pub Tour)

The Puketapu Hotel 679 Puketapu Road, Napier Ten minutes south of Napier, this is a great country pub well worth hunting out. www.thepuketapu.co.nz Rating: Review: Jun 2012 (Classic Pub Tour) The Tui Brewery State Highway 2, Mangatainoka Attracting over 40,000 visitors each year it’s popular and the Tui girls are real… I’ve seen them. www.tui.co.nz Rating: Review: Jun 2012 (Classic Pub Tour) 134

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The Plateau Restaurant and Bar 64 Tuwharetoa St, Taupo 2011 Montieth’s Wild Food and Beer Challenge winner, recognised for excellence in lamb and beef. http://plateautaupo.co.nz/ Rating: Review: Jun 2012 (Classic Pub Tour)

The White Swan Hotel 109 Main Street, Greytown, South Wairarapa Great stop with themed accommodation. Lots of history in this little town. www.thewhiteswan.co.nz Rating: Review: Jun 2012 (Classic Pub Tour)

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The Kentish Hotel GASTROM RIDER Dave Wyatt Have you ever noticed the smell that fills the air when there has been a long dry spell and rain is coming? The name for that distinctive scent is called Petrichor. My adventure this month was to take a trip out to Auckland’s Manukau Heads and have a look at the old lighthouse there, followed by a stop at the Kentish Hotel for a bite to eat. That scent of Petrichor filled my helmet all morning and, as I made my way west out to the heads, the heavens opened (I had been warned).

The roads which take you out to the lighthouse are great on a motorcycle and, even on a wet ride, the scenery along the way is still exceptional.

The lighthouse was first lit on September 1, 1874.

Burning paraffin (kerosene) it chewed through 1975 litres of fuel in its first year; it wasn’t converted to electric until 1944. The view from the site is fantastic and looking out to sea, it’s easy to appreciate why there was a need for a lighthouse at this harbour entrance. With the invention of satellite navigation and having the ability to plot exactly where you are on this earth, these beacons have become a thing of the past, but they are still great places to go and have a wander around.

History lesson over with, I headed back south towards the little town of Waiuku and a bite to eat for lunch.

Rain was once again on the horizon and I reached the Kentish having ridden in just 10 minutes of rain, looking like a drowned rat.

The Kentish Hotel was a welcome stop out of the rain that’s for sure.

The Kentish boasts being the longest holder of a continual liquor license in NZ, and looking around at the pictures on the walls the place has history a plenty.

The Kentish has been at the heart of Waiuku since being built in 1851. The fact it still stands is testimony to the locals love of the place and the service it has provided the community over the years. In 1916 and 1926 fire swept through the town of Waiuku and on both occasions the building survived, thanks to the locals. As you would

expect, there are stories aplenty about this old place from a resident ghost to bullet holes in the walls.

It all makes for a great pit stop.

At the time of my visit the Chef was in the middle of creating a new menu (an up-to-date version can be found on their website www.thekentishhotel.co.nz).

For lunch I had the Kentish B.L.A.T and it was just what was needed followed by a coffee of course, before I contemplated leaving this safe haven for another battle with the elements.

Both destinations are well worth a visit, there is an abundance of history and great roads to be discovered out this way, but don’t just take my word for it, check them out for yourself.

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