KIWI RIDER MAGAZINE MARCH 2015

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MOTORCYCLE MAGAZINE MARCH 2015 ADVENTURE RIDING SUZUKI DR650SE/DR200S KAWASAKI NINJA 300 APRILIA RSV-4R BMW K1600GT KTM 250 EXC-F SUZUKI RM-Z450

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Racetrack performance and the best road holding feeling Profiles and structures set the new for a road tyre benchmark of the segment ensuring high support while leaning and fast stand up while accelerating out of the corner Pirelli patented EPT matched with Bi-Compound on rear optimize the contact patch for the best grip on road and on racetrack Aggressive Rosso style tread design

Bi-Compound rear tyre combining long lasting mileage with excellent grip Pirelli Enhanced Patch Technology (EPT) optimising the contact patch for improved grip Functional Groove Design (FGD) to optimise wet behaviour (R) Range is specifically designed for low displacement bikes

The high performance road tyre for the supersport bikes Higher traction and corner grip also in wet, given by an innovative and optimised tread pattern Enhanced bike control, high speed stability and quick warm up thanks to the silica compound and a profile design

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The ideal tyre for travellers using the bike for long road trips, with side bags and passenger, looking for safety on wet, stability and mileage The evolution of the Angel ST, stretching the concept of Sport Touring into Gran Turismo, bringing the sporty attitude to a wider range of usage conditions and for longer distances The new reference for mileage in Sport Touring tyres Excellency llency in wet performance and grip Performance consistency ency until the end of tyre’s life Bi-Compound

Conventional tyre for sporty use of small and medium displacement bikes in all weather conditions Dry and wet grip performance, keeping mileage level thanks to the special compounds

Conventional sporty tyre for medium powered sport-touring bikes Lighter and precise handling and stable behaviour in all riding conditions given by the multiple radius rear tyre contour Optimised mechanical dry and wet grip without compromising mileage

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Constructed to fit both V-Twin and metric cruiser bikes.

Dedicated to those riders looking for products with improved grip, stability and handling also in wet conditions.

Meets the increased engine sizes, torque / horsepower Crafted for predictable feel needs of today’s V-twins and feedback, mixed with a compound for high mileage and extreme grip at full lean and full throttle

Conventional sporty tyre for medium powered sport-touring bikes Lighter and precise handling and stable behaviour in all riding conditions given by the multiple radius rear tyre contour Optimised mechanical dry and wet grip without compromising mileage

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CARVE THROUGH THE CITY Tread pattern design to ensure very good mileage and even wear Front tyre with central groove for good straight stability and good wet performance to assure confident riding under all conditions Stiff carcass for high durability and wide range of usage on small displacement bikes

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ANTONIO CAIROLI 2014 World MXGP Champion

JORDI TIXIER 2014 World MX2 Champion

FEEL THE CHAMPIONS’ INSTINCT

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Photo: Nikita Gillard Photography 2014

CHOICE OF CHAMPIONS FOR EXTREME USE ON MUD AND SAND OF RACING GROUNDS

CHOICE OF CHAMPIONS, BEST ON MUDDY TERRAIN

Increased heating resistance in race conditions and reduced weight without compromising on stability and cornering behaviour given by the special polyester carcass V-Shaped knobs to improve braking stability and cornering side-grip High performance consistency mainly in severe racing condition The world-class competition tyre with 62 MX World Championship titles

Improved materials for resistance to tearing, cuts, abrasion and wear Balanced construction for the right compromise between strength to endure fatigue and softness when surmounting obstacles More space within the pitches guarantees self-cleaning properties even on muddy soil V-Shaped knobs gives stability in traction and braking

OPTIMAL CHOICE FOR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PURPOSES ON ALL TERRAIN

DEDICATED TO MINICROSS RIDERS AND RELATED TRAINING PURPOSES

CHOICE OF CHAMPIONS FOR THE BEST PERFORMANCES ON MID-HARD TERRAIN Optimal resilience for a consistency of performance Dedicated compound for outstanding grip in in time Special knobs links layout for lateral sliding control tear resistance

KAYNE LAMONT 2014 NZ MX2 Champion

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Excellent traction and self-cleaning properties to Constant performances in long push from the start lasting racing conditions on soft terrains thanks to special polyester carcass Paddle knobs layout with bridged rear tread to offer the maximum traction and power transmission on deep mud and sand even on the starting line

THE WINNING TYRE OF MX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Photo: Nikita Gillard Photography 2014

CHOICE OF CHAMPIONS, UNBEATABLE ON HARD AND ROCKY TERRAIN Excellent damping performance, optimised stability and better puncture-resistance on hard terrains provided by the special stiff carcass with pet textile cord Increased knob working edges on the front combined with increased knob surface on the rear to offer maximum traction Reduced wear for constant performance till the end of the race

Grip and traction on a wide range of terrain (from mid soft to mid hard) Perfect application for training Optimal compromise between performance and durability

Traction and grip in changing conditions terrain High durability with consistency of performance Perfect application for training

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ULTIMATE TYRE FOR MEDIUM TO HARD TERRAIN High stability, cornering precision and good puncture resistance thanks to carcass stiffness Long lasting offroad performance and knob tearing resistance provided by special off - road compound Knobs layout optimised to increase the number of knobs on contact area and the quantity of working edges for maximum grip and traction Heavy duty and DOT homologated

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The 300cc Ninja parallel twin looks just like its 636cc supersports big brother.

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APRILIA RSV-4R

Full of electronics and with three WSBK titles to its credit, the RSV-4R makes a pretty fine road machine.

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GRAN TOURISMO

BMW’s K1600GT is smooth and refined yet more than a little raucous. And fast.

SUZUKI DR ADVENTURES

Bikes like Suzuki’s DR200 and DR650 are made for adventures like these...

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ADVENTURE EXPLAINED

Ex-editor John Nick explains the difference between adventure riding and adventure riding. No, really.

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KING OF THE MOUNTAIN

Taranaki’s King of the Mountain motocross is taken by Scott Columb.

SUZUKI RM-Z450

The first of our long term test bikes gets given a good once and twice over.

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KTM 250 EXC-F

Our long term orange two-fiddy was something Vege wanted... but everyone else has had better excuses as to why they should ride it first.

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elcome to the March issue of Kiwi Rider.

New Zealand is a country seen as something of an adventure playground by the rest of the world. Visitors come in their millions from the far reaches of the globe to partake in adventurous activities such as cycling, skydiving, rafting, skiing and, more pertinent to us, ride motorcycles. We’ve got some of the most scenic roads and countryside… anywhere. And we’ve got the fifth longest beach in the world – 90-Mile Beach. Despite the actual length not quite matching the name, it seemed like the perfect place to take Suzuki’s new-for-2015 DR200S. The little fifth-of-a-pint trail bike might not seem like much of a long-distance adventurer but we came away pretty impressed. Turn to page 50 for more on the DR200S and its bigger brother, our long term DR650SE. Talking of adventure, everyone I’ve spoken to seems to have a different understanding of the term

‘adventure riding’. The term appears to encompass a lot of different riding – and different types and styles of bike. Ex-editor, and ‘adventure riding’ supremo, John Nick explains the various kinds of riding that makes up the genre and also casts an eye over the suitable machinery from enduro bikes to 1000cc-plus ‘adventure tourers’. See page 60 for more.

BMW’s K1600GT is firmly in the on-road camp and is every bit as Gran Tourismo as its name might suggest. The six cylinder motor is a beauty of a thing with big, creamy power and a wonderful exhaust note.

Want to get somewhere fast and in comfort, with plenty in hand? Turn to page 38.

In the KR stable we’ve got two long term dirt bikes at the moment; Suzuki’s RM-Z450 ‘crosser and KTM’s 250 EXC-F enduro. Head to the Roost Zone on page 73 for more. Enjoy the mag. BEN WILKINS

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FRONT END 69  ROGER MORONEY 11  NEWS

Vietnam adventures.

Honda kids camps.

BMW national rally.

YouTube Gems.

Moto magic eclipses Bernie’s mob.

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Need it, want it, must have it...

Aussie takes Woodville MX crown.

Dakar Rally done and dusted.

Columb King of the Mountain.

Dirty YouTube Gems.

Essential services and products for you and your bike.

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 EVENTS CALENDAR

Givi waterproof roll bag tested and rated.

Rhys Lawrey is smitten with Colombia.

Honda CB450 Black Bomber.

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 RACE RESULTS NZ Road Race Championships

Everything you need to keep you and your bike in tip-top condition.

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VIETNAM ADVENTURES

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ith a bustling and vibrant culture, delicious food, friendly locals, good shopping opportunities, and magnificent scenery it is no wonder that Vietnam has become an increasingly popular travel destination for Kiwis. Mike and Angela, of Britton Adventures, reckon that travelling by motorcycle is the best way to experience Vietnam. Riding a motorbike gives you the ability to stop for photos, see what’s happening on the side of the road, or soak in the scenery, whenever you choose. Unlike a bus or van tour where stops are scheduled and spontaneous photos have to be taken through a pane of glass.

“Often our customers will stop because they want to take a closer look at some strange piece of machinery, or perhaps go and have a close-up look at the rice being harvested, or something else going on that interests them,” explains Angela. “When you’re riding a bike you can do this. We run our tours in a way that allows each customer to seek out what it is that may interest them. The road speeds are generally not very fast, and riding a motorcycle provides you with a panoramic view of local folk going about their daily business.”

Mike and Angela first travelled to Vietnam in 1997, and have been organising tours there since 2004. The three-week Hilltribes, Northeast and the Ho Chi Minh Trail Tour gives a broad

look at Vietnam. It incorporates a Northeastern loop from Hanoi which, in Mike and Angela’s opinion, features the best motorcycling terrain in Vietnam.

“The North East region has amazing roads that weave among majestic limestone mountain outcrops, and up and down valleys planted with the northern staple of maize, and both wet and dry rice,” Angela explains “Ethnic hilltribe minorities are in full view as they go about their daily life, planting and harvesting the rice and maize - and all this can be viewed from the seat of your motorbike.”

After the northern segment, the tour loops back to Hanoi and then continues down segments of the former Ho Chi Minh Trail through regions of Vietnam where some of the heaviest battles took place during the Vietnam/ American conflict. Visiting the heavily bombed Dong Loc Junction and the ex-marine firebase in Khe San (now a museum) gives those with an interest in war history a chance to see firsthand the devastation Vietnam suffered. It also demonstrates how resilient the Vietnamese were in their resistance, and Mike notes that many a customer has been known to say after viewing the war photos and information, “the Americans were never going to win that war.”

While the tour does not include an overnight stay in World Heritage site Halong Bay, Mike and Angela are happy to arrange this as an

optional ‘add-on’. They reckon that Halong Bay is well worth the look and it is a great introduction to travelling in Vietnam.

Imagine getting up each morning and riding through some of the most spectacular limestone mountains in the northeast of Vietnam, or cruising alongside rice paddies on the Ho Chi Minh Trail in central Vietnam, or navigating the bustling streets of some of Vietnam’s vibrant cities. There is no need for you to worry which direction to take, where you are going to sleep that night, and what you are going to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner – Britton Adventures do that for you. Their tours have no hidden costs, most expenses are covered in the tour price and they say from the onset what is not covered (primarily visas, insurance, alcohol and a handful of meals).

If you would like more information email angela@adventurerides.co.nz or call Angela 021 2552806 or Mike 021 2849047.

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HONDA KIDS CAMPS

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uckland Easter Weekend: What better way to show your kids there is a real world out there beyond Playstation and XBox than getting them out on the trails? With a number of tracks to suit every grade of rider, Honda’s Kids Camps mean you literally stumble out of your sleeping bag and after a quick bite to eat, hit the trails. It’s a great way to improve your riding and fantastic for family relations.

A number of this year’s camps have already been run with a huge bunch of youngsters enjoying themselves. However, there’s still one last chance for city folk to get out amongst it.

It’s five years since Woodhill Forest (just outside) of Auckland, played host to one of Honda’s fantastic Kids Camps and with the event limited to 250 people for the Easter weekend event this year, the ‘townies’ will have to be in quick. A little over an hour from downtown Auckland, the Honda Kids Camp provide the location, amenities (including hot showers and toilets) and the trails.

Get your family and bikes along for a prime New Zealand experience.

You can also let your kids try a bike from the Honda range. It’s recommended that you book ahead (up until 27 March) by emailing grant.w@cyclespot.co.nz to ensure a slot.

For more info see www.poweradventures.co.nz

SUPERBIKES IN AUCKLAND

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ith the New Zealand Superbike Championship’s closest round (Round 3) being run at Hampton Downs, Auckland’s Barrys Point Road dealers are again putting together a NZ Superbike Promotion Evening. On the Thursday (March 5) before the weekend’s races, the shops will all being staying open late until 8pm. As well as

hosting riders and bikes from the championship, the stores will be dishing out free tickets to the races, having BBQs and putting a bunch of gear on sale. There is also to be a dyno shootout with prize for the most powerful bike on the night. So head down to Barrys Point Road in Takapuna and be a part of the fun.

HOW GOOD IS CASEY STONER?

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t’s all very well being a great rider but being paed for your services two years after you have retired, means you must still have something pretty special indeed.

The top guys in MotoGP are the best and are continually sharpening their skills during the race year. Stoner meanwhile has barely ridden in that time. Yet HRC Excutive Vice President Shuhei Nakamoto recently said recently, when confirming Stoners ongoing work for HRC, “The feedback he gives HRC is invaluable and we are fortunate to have a test rider capable to push the RC213V to its limits”. Ad man Todd Sutherland will be patiently waiting by the phone for HRC’s call…

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BMW NATIONAL RALLY

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ith dry hot weather the ‘dirty’ boy’s Beemers got pretty dusty on the back roads into the ranges around Wanganui at the annual BMW Owners Register Rally based at the Top 10 Holiday Park over the weekend of Jan 23-25. An entry of eighty-five with sixty machines from all over the country had two ride options per day with the road riders taking the sealed scenic route to Hunterville via Bruce Ardel’s Museum at Fordell on the Saturday, while the next day their journey took them up the Whanganui River Road to Ohakune and back over Fields Track. The adventure bikes had an adventure up to Papaiti and back out to Kai Iwi, while on Sunday they had a very technical ride at times up the Turakina Valley to Taihape with the first

stop at the 75km mark. The furthest travelled rider was from Victoria Australia while the oldest machine a 1982 R50 from Picton. Co-ordinator Lance Nixon said the dinner by Mike and John at Infusion was superb and the demo bikes from BMW NZ and Motomart on the Saturday added that something extra for rally entrants.

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n a recent visit to Cyclespot Honda, we got talking to parts man Lyn Davis. You might remember Lyn bought a NC700 Honda commuter early last year when he found that he could pay the bike off with the savings he would make in his fuel bill. We all know the fuel equation has changed with the deflation in fuel prices. Lyn however can’t get enough of the NC700. He reckons it’s great. He’s able to slip his helmet where the fuel tank goes on most bikes, undercover and secure, and then take shopping home in the same ‘under tank’ storage. All this and he recently claimed a run of 390km on 14 litres of fuel (that’s 3.59l/100km or 27.9km/l).

Lyn customised his bike a little recently; opting for a wider set of handlebars, a slip on Yoshi pipe and claims the change to T30 Bridgestones has made it a much better bike. It just goes to show it doesn’t have to be a rocket to pique a rider’s enjoyment.

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EW N B O O !

K A coffee table book of stunning colour images and detailed histories of iconic New Zealand motorcycles. Outstanding photography by Geoff Osborne, NZ’s foremost motorcycle photographer.

Words by Shane Kelly offer a fascinating insight into the history of the marque, the individual bikes and the people associated with them.

Bikes featured include: Suzuki XR69 – Graeme Crosby’s rare works example.

Yamaha TZ750 – the greatest Grand Prix motorcycle of all time?

Suzuki RN400 – multiple championship winner and one of a few works models.

Ken McIntosh’s mighty Manx Norton and Egli Vincent – engineering excellence Bultaco TSS125 – featuring an interview with champion rider Ginger CZ360 twin port – this ultra rare CZ model changed the motocross world.

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Triumph TR5 and Yamaha DT1 - both created new directions in sport motorcycling.

In-depth interviews with motorcycling greats including: Graeme Crosby, John Boote, Ginger Molloy, Ivan Miller, Peter Ploen and Stu Avant.

And passionate enthusiasts: Ken McIntosh, Alistair Wilton, Russell Burling and John Nicholson.

Classics – Great Motorcycles and People is a terrific read, and you don’t have to be an enthusiast to find this book highly entertaining.

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Cutting-edge safety, futuristic design The MAG-1 Race Boot from Sidi is 400g lighter, more flexible and streamlined than the Vortice – developments from GP riders and track testing. The vertebra system’s been replaced by internal support braces using aircraftgrade carbon fibre for front-rear flex without side-to-side movement. Textile and injection-moulded polyurethane comfort panels, Tecno-3 magnetic closures adjusting up to 380mm in calf diameter, a fibreglass-reinforced nylon toe slider and a new air intake are among a long list of features.

Distributor: Darbi Accessories Size: 41-47 in white/black or black Price: From $699

Venture with Ventura This smart pack-rack bag with its many capacious outer pockets is perfect for late-summer trips on your bike, and slots over any of Ventura’s wide range of pack racks, each built to suit specific models.

Check your bike’s pack-rack size, fit it, and the full range of Ventura rack luggage is yours, complemented by its range of topboxes, panniers, and tank bags. Check out the website for details.

Distributor: Dold Industries Price: This pack is from the Aero Spada range ($162.29-$219) Web: dold.co.nz Value Lid The THH TS-39 helmet features stunning new graphics for 2015 and promises to be a great-value road helmet.

You get removable and washable comfort liners, a new dynamic ventilation design for smoother air flow and better interior cooling, an integrated visor locking system and the ability to remove the visor without tools.

Distributor: Northern Accessories Style: Gloss black, matte black, gloss white Price: $99.95, or $109 with graphics Solid Gloves These waterproof, leather Macna Solid gloves use new OutDry technology that bonds the waterproof breathable membrane directly to the glove outer for a perfect seal, so your hands stay lovely and dry.

They also get moulded knuckle protectors, an abrasion-resistant RISC palm protector and an index-finger touch tip for operating satnav or smartphone without removing your gloves. The final touch? A rubber screen cleaner strip on both gloves to wipe rain from your visor.

Distributor: Darbi Accessories Size: M to 4XL in black Price: $229

Urban Style Stylmartin has added this Chester leather sneaker to its urban footwear range. A full-grain leather outer is supplemented by the usual internal ankle protection on both sides plus a waterproof, breathable lining. This is a new-shape shoe designed for greater comfort and uses a grippier sole.

Distributor: Eurobike Wholesale Price: $299 Web: eurobike.co.nz Miracle-Maker Muc-Off Miracle-Maker is a high-quality polish and protectant designed to deliver a deep and luxurious shine to your motorcycle’s bodywork. The polish covers treated areas with a microscopic protective layer of Fluoro Polymer Technology to protect against atmospheric pollutants. Carnauba Wax and other highly advanced ingredients ensure your paintwork is treated with love and respect, so it’ll gleam, make water bead away furiously and leave your bike easier to clean next time.

Distributor: Forbes & Davies Ltd Price: $39.00

Race Boots Forma Ice Pro race boots were developed with input from riders competing in World SBK and MotoGP. They use Forma’s F.C.S. (Flex Control System) – an articulated ankle brace to provide movement with maximum protection.

Throw in plenty of injection-moulded plastic protection, an air intake system, replaceable toe sliders, a rear buckle pump ratchet closure and an elasticised front-fastening system with snap closing for improved fit.

Distributor: Forbes & Davies Ltd Price: $569.00

Ace Boots Rjays Ace boots are designed to look as good out on a Saturday night as they function when worn on a motorcycle. Using a full leather upper with a waterproof and breathable lining, plus ankle protection, reinforced heel and toe protection, a heel loop for easy use and a slip/oil resistant rubber sole, these boots are meant to be worn all day while leaving your feet dry and comfortable.

Distributor: Northern Accessories Size: Men’s Sizes: 41-48 Price: $139

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Sport-touring Scoots Pirelli’s SL26 tyre features a sport-touring tread pattern for scooters with 10- to 13-inch wheels. Big grooves and blocks in the tread pattern should give good wet performance and assure riding comfort, high mileage and even wear.

Distributor: Nationwide Accessories Price: From $49.00

Sleeper Bike Gear Stylmartin’s Oxford boot is a smart, comfy boot that apes the business-shoe look. Built from premium full-grain leather with a waterproof, breathable lining, internal ankle protection and an antislip sole, it was designed to deliver classic Italian style with a look and comfort that means you’ll not take it off when you get to work.

Distributor: Eurobike Wholesale Price: From $299 Info: eurobike.co.nz

Scooter Lube Ipone’s Scoot Run 2 is a 100% synthetic two-stroke oil designed for adrenaline junkies and fans of two-stroke scooters. It’s formulated to ease acceleration, includes particles with magnetic properties to better protect and lubricate your engine, and meets the strictest smokeless standards. We’re promised it’ll protect your catalytic converter and won’t leave deposits after combustion. It’s even compatible with some direct-injection scooters, including some Piaggio models.

Distributor: Nationwide Accessories Price: one litre $29

AcerbiS Ramsey Jacket This Acerbis Ramsey MY vented jacket is made from Oxford 300D Polyester with mesh inserts and a mesh lining. There’s armour on elbows and shoulders, padding on shoulderblades, and approval for a CE EN 1621-2/03 Level 2 back protector. There’s adjustment for waist and biceps, and a Ramsey water-resistant liner that zips into the jacket is sold as a separate option.

Distributor: Darbi Accessories Size: M to 2XL in black or black/yellow Price: Jacket from $179, liner from $36

Leathered Up The RST Pro-Series CPX-C leather race suit was developed with help from world champions – hence the 1.1 to 1.3mm premium-grade full-grain drum-dyed Brazilian cowhide built with CP-X carbon shoulder and knee protection and CE-approved armour for shoulders, elbows and knees. Too many feautres to list include stretch panels which are Aramid fibre-reinforced, RST racing-compound and knee sliders plus comfort lining and triple-stitched seams.

Distributor: Nationwide Accessories Size style: XS/38 - 2XL/48 in red/white/black, gunmetal/white/black Price: $1499

Bull-it Proof Style The fashionable design of this hoodie-style Roadster jacket from Bull-It Jeans means riders can wear it both on and off the bike.

Safety’s not compromised thanks to Covec Laser 4 protection in the arms, shoulders and sides. We’re told this stuff delivers impact abrasion resistance in excess of six seconds when tested to CE 13595-1. Throw in CE armour in the shoulders, elbows and back pad. A thermal barrier should keep you warm in winter and cool in the summer, while an inner mesh layer wicks moisture away from your skin.

Distributor: Forbes & Davies Size: Mens and ladies sizes S to 5XL Price: $299.00

Urban Boot This shorter-styled Urban Boot has all the features of its big brother, the Tour-Am. It’s a lightweight boot with abrasion-resistant microfibre construction. It’s claimed to be 100 per cent waterproof and breathable and features internal ankle-cup protection, reinforced toe and heel protection and a gear-shirt toe pad plus a ¾-length zip with Velcro closure.

Distributor: Northern Accessories Size: 37-48 Price: $169

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n the last issue we dealt with the Hondas that’ve featured in this column during the past eight years. I think it’s fair to say that we covered most of the ground breaking models, with one very important exception, the CB450; nicknamed ‘The Black Bomber’, because of its standard black and chrome finish. There are several reasons why enthusiasts and historians tend to overlook this model.

The main one being what was expected of it and didn’t occur.

The CB450 was to be Honda’s entry into the big bike market, and the first serious challenge to Norton, Triumph, and Harley-Davidson, but it didn’t quite happen that way. It was high-tech, well designed, and inexpensive. It was the most innovative motorcycle of the time; a double overhead camshaft, four-valve parallel twin, producing 44bhp at 8500rpm. Weight was 187kg with a top speed of 167km/h. But the lucrative American motorcycle market, where the battle for big

bike supremacy would be fought, wasn’t enthusiastic. The fact that motorcycle sales were slowing in that market contributed to this, but it wasn’t the only factor.

One reason could have been that the mid-1960s were the years of almost total Honda domination on Grand Prix race tracks, and so much effort and resource were invested in the development of the race bikes that production machinery didn’t get the same attention.

The CB450 was launched in 1965, a year before Honda took out three of the five World Championships. The race bikes were the most exotic ever seen; six-cylinder 250s, five-cylinder 125s, and fourcylinder 350 and 500s. So when the latest, and first foray into the big bike market by Honda, produced a parallel twin, some said ‘so where’s all this exotic race track technology’.

To be fair to Honda on this count, there was a lot of race track

Early CB450

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Kawasaki 300 Ninja ABS Special Edition

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he excitement was palpable. Beks was positively beaming after a couple of hours nipping around the back roads north of KR HQ on Kawasaki’s newest 300 Ninja.

“It’s great. I wish these bikes were around when I was a learner. It goes really well, it’s nice and light so it can easily nip in and out of corners and I can get my feet down when I stop. Not only that, when it comes to pushing it around, I feel confident because it is light and easy to manoeuvre. But best of all, it looks really sporty.”

This was the view of the Editor’s recently arrived friend from England. She explained that when she completed her learner training (yes, they train learners in England), she was able to ride a Honda CBR600F. While she loved its ergonomics and sporty performance, she found it a challenge every time she stopped.

“I had to think about where I parked it. It had to be nose out from the curb because pulling the 600 backwards up the camber of the road was a struggle. I had no worries about that with the 300 Ninja.”

Summing up, it’s the sporty looks, low seat and ease of manoeuvring that wins over prospective buyers before the 300 Ninja even leaves the showroom. Once they are out on the road, the rest of the package delivers the goods. And it is not only entry level riders who enjoy the 300 Ninja. The KR staff has ridden lots of high power bikes over the years but the 300 Ninja has a charm all its own.

From an almost pedestrian off-beat waffle, the well muffled noise from the parallel twin cylinder engine’s exhaust changes markedly as the tacho needle winds around the dial and kisses the red zone at 13,000rpm. At this point what you thought was a commuter bike is making the sort of sound you’d expect from a Superbike as the Kawasaki accelerates, momentarily let off its leash.

There is enough torque at idle to move off from a standstill with the throttle closed. But give it some revs, slip the clutch and it’s off.

From around 3000rpm it is pulling decently, wakes up just past 5000rpm then screams all the way to the redline. This is a great engine.

If you find a nice quiet back road, the 300 Ninja will reward you with its free-revving nature and nimble yet stable handling. At the same time it will slip along through the suburbs without attracting undue attention but will always be ready for the next bit of sport. The power spread is generous. You can ride at 50km/h in sixth with the engine ticking over at just 3400. Leave it in top and accelerate to 100, where the motor is spinning at just under 7000rpm, and there’s still another 6000rpm to the redline.

In addition to its 296cc displacement, the Ninja 300 engine features a low-friction cam chain for maximum power and efficiency, moderate 10.6:1 compression ratio that allows the use of 91 octane petrol, and lightweight pistons featuring a hard anodised coating for low-friction and maximum performance at all rpm.

Those high-tech pistons are cooled by a crankcase design that directs a spray of cooling oil across their bottom surfaces.

Lightweight gudgeon pins help reduce reciprocating weight without sacrificing an impressively high redline, and the sleeveless ‘open-deck’ die-cast aluminum cylinders feature a friction-reducing ‘T-treatment’ plating for maximum durability.

A large-volume sump holds 2.4 litres of oil, has cooling fins to help keep operating temperatures in check, but is shaped to allow maximum ground clearance while an easy-toaccess cartridge type spin-on oil filter helps simplify maintenance.

Its six-speed sequential transmission features Kawasaki’s positive neutral finder to make finding neutral really easy when stopped.

As Beks discovered, getting on the 300 Ninja is very easy as the seat is a low-ish 785mm. What is more, it is perfectly shaped, tapering in to the fuel tank which makes it even easier to get your feet down at a stop.

The footrests are below the front of the seat and well tucked in. Unlike too many full-sized sports bikes, the handlebars are mounted above the top fork clamp so there’s none of that head-down, bum-up nonsense. Those of small to medium stature will find it fits like a

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Words: Chris Baylis / Photos: Geoff Osborne

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here are many reasons to purchase Aprilia’s RSV-4R. However, tootling around town is not one of them.

Like buying a Ferrari, this Aprilia puts you into a select group of owners who want to be part of the highest echelons of Italian performance.

Riding in the city on the RSV-4 causes heads to turn, people to stare, kids to wave and grown men to drool – ok, so maybe not the last one… but clearly the RSV-4 looks and sounds the part. But how does it ride?

I’m not going to tell you what this bike is like on a racetrack, as its pedigree of three World

Super Bike titles tells you most of what you need to know. No, for the purpose of this test I’m interested in whether you can ride it beyond the closed road surfaces of a track.

THE NOT SO GOOD Firstly, let’s get the complaints out of the way.

The mirrors, typical of most modern sports machines, offer an almost a perfect view of your arms rather than what is behind you.

There is some exposed wiring around the headlights that is a little less neat than with other manufacturers. Finally, around town

the bike warms up to slightly uncomfortable temperatures pretty quickly, as it is really designed to be moving than in stop-start traffic.

NOW FOR THE AWESOME The engine is fast. Very fast. This model might not be class-leading in the 1000cc sports bike class, but what really sets it apart is the absolutely beautiful exhaust note and the buttery smooth torque once you get into the revs. The RSV-4 features the liquid-cooled 999.6cc, 16-valve, 65° vee-four motor as found in the higher spec Factory model.

Can a technology-laden 185hp motorcycle actually make sense on our speed limited open roads? The short answer is yes. But like most things in life, nothing is as simple as it first may seem.

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The claimed output is around 180hp, which is more than enough for winding your way along the back roads from Pukekohe to Raglan.

The vee-four produces so much torque that it is almost redundant which gear is selected as you will arrive at the next corner at a rapid pace regardless. But if you do choose to select one that sees the tacho needle climb high into the rev range, there is a friendly little red light that flashes to tell you it’s about time

you hooked another gear. To assist you in changing up a gear Aprilia has added a quickshifter to cut the power momentarily, meaning the clutch is not necessary on the upshift, as part of the electric additions.

ELECTRICKERY To help keep you in control the engineers at Aprilia have added their aPRC system which features traction control, anti-wheelie control,

launch control as well as race ABS. There are three modes, Road, Sport and Track and a range of levels within each mode.

As part of the brief, KR’s Ed was especially keen to instruct me to try out the technology.

I can assure you that the only way on the road that I could find to test the traction control was to gas it up while leant over on a wet corner.

Trusting technology to keep you in control of a 180hp motorcycle that costs the better part

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Gran Tourismo

Words: Jock McLauchlan Photos: Geoff Osborne

A name spawned for sporty, fast cars, GT is an apt moniker for BMW’s six-cylinder 1600cc super-cruiser.

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dventure. It’s heady stuff. The dreaming and planning of a trip to somewhere new is one of the most fun ways to while away an evening or weekend… so when Suzuki’s new-for-2015 DR200S turned up at the office we were more than ready to let ourselves daydream a little.

Picture this… there’s a brand-spanking new DR200S and a long term DR650SE test bike sitting in the lockup, there are no mileage limits and you’ve got a ‘do whatever you like with them’ edict from the head honcho at Suzuki. The trouble is you’ve ‘only’ got a three day weekend to get some kilometres under the wheels before the publisher says you’ve got to be back at your desk. Now, the great thing about New Zealand is that motorcycles are allowed on some beaches. In the UK it’s difficult enough to take a dog on a beach, let alone a motor vehicle, so having the world’s fifth longest beach (90-Mile Beach) within striking distance of KR Towers made for the beginnings of an adventure.

I’ve done plenty of miles on our DR650 and know it to be an economical, reliable and trusty steed for any weekend away. So, it was a known quantity when loading it up with camera gear and clothes for our trip to ride 90-Mile Beach. The DR200S however was another matter. Yes, the DR200 engine has been around in various guises for donkey’s years but a) they tend to mostly be used as farm bikes (DR200 Trojan) and b)

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the 2015 machine is not-so-subtly different to the one loved by many Kiwis. For 2015 the DR has been given a fresh set of clothes to make it a far more visually attractive motorcycle. Publisher Vege has a much-loved DR200 Djebel but it definitely looks like it’s from a bygone era. The new machine looks far more modern and even apes the company’s RM-Z motocross weaponry a little. It also benefits from a new digital electronic ignition yet still retains the simplicity of a CV carburettor. Unfortunately for us, the 200S does away with the, admittedly handy, rear rack so the only option was to bungee luggage to the seat and top of the rear mudguard.

Looking much less like a farm implement than recently preceding models, the DR200S needed a rider for the trip. Enter Rebekah ‘Beks’ Ellis, a friend of the magazine who’s spending six months travelling around New Zealand. She’s not ridden for a few years after selling her Honda CBR600F and was nervous at the idea of riding a trail bike. But setting eyes on the baby DR, she was smitten with the bike’s looks and more than happy with the 126kg fully-fuelled weight – almost 40kg lighter than the DR650 I was to be piloting.

Luggage strapped firmly into place we struck out for Ahipara along the wild, west coast from Auckland to take in the Waipoua Forest and the sand dunes opposite Omapere. Cruising at 80km/h initially, to give the DR200 a chance to get a few more kilometres on the clock, it was easy

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New Zealand is blessed with the fifth longest beach in the world. And being a public highway, it seemed a perfect place to take our long term DR650 and the new DR200S for a mini-adventure.

to notice that the DR650 wasn’t quite happy in fifth so I spent most of the time on uphill gradients in fourth and downhills in fifth. Just another 10km/h and the 650 was more than happy to cruise in top gear. The DR200 on the other hand was happily in top gear and barely touching its 12.5 litre fuel load. The first fill up showed it to be sipping fuel at a rate of just over 32km/l. The larger capacity machine only managing 21km/l – but it had been used for a few ‘enthusiastic’ kilometres before the trip started.

Pulling into Rawene to catch the ferry was the first time we’d had time for a chat about the bikes. Beks was most impressed with the 200’s cornering ability with the trail tyres and re-iterated how little the bike weighed – and how that boosted her confidence. Despite the luggage, both machines had been a complete hoot on the twisty roads through the forest. We both agreed, after some 270km, that the seats on both bikes left little to be desired in the comfort stakes. After the Rawene ferry it was damage control on the bum front for the final 60km push to Ahipara and our first night’s stop.

The following morning gave us our first view of what was to come – the sands of 90-Mile Beach stretched into the distance as far as the eye could see. But Ahipara wasn’t to be our beach embarkation point.

Instead, we scooted around to Waipupukairi with its easy access. Both

DRs made easy work of the soft sand immediately by the access ramp – something several two-wheel drive cars didn’t. Leaving the stranded automobiles behind us we tentatively started to head north, our speed slowly building as we both got used to the unfamiliar feeling of riding on a beach. Drifting into the softer sand further up the beach it was clear that the smaller bike/rider/luggage combination of the 200 was an easier proposition than the well-loaded 650 and its well-loaded rider.

If you’ve never ridden 90-Mile Beach then I suggest you put a trip in your diary. The sensation of riding between the dunes and surf with no other vehicles as far as the eye can see is one of pure escapism. Apart from the odd fisherman we saw nobody on our trip up and back the beach. Finding a secluded spot for lunch was simply a case of pulling to the foot of a small dune and unpacking our bags. Our picnic, sourced beforehand at Kaitaia, and eaten in the secluded beauty of the beach was one for the memory banks.

Back down the beach with the occasional gull pacing us, we skirted the two cars which were now bellied in the sand and took to the sealed road for our night’s stop at The Farm (see boxout). A couple of gravel roads punctuated the kilometres of seal, showing the versatility of both bikes.

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The definition of ‘Adventure Riding’ is as broad as it is tall.

John Nick unravels the adventure ride.

ADVENTURE RIDING EXPLAINED Words & photos: John Nick

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dventure Riding, we often hear the term, but what exactly is an Adventure Ride; a rugged off road bash, or a gentle cruise on country back roads? In fact Adventure Rides cover this broad spectrum and more, so let’s explain some of the variations, which bikes are suitable and what type of terrain is covered.

WHAT BIKE? Before we look at the various types of rides, let’s consider what we mean by a dual-purpose bike. True to the everything-to-all-men nature of adventure riding, it’s possible to use any road legal bike, from a full on four-stroke competition enduro, like my ultra-lightweight Husaberg FE350, to a 1200cc BMW GS tourer, or any of the weird and wonderful bikes between. There really are no rules and with a wide variety of terrain and events possible, it’s up to the rider to choose the terrain, or event, suitable for their situation.

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LOCAL DIY ADVENTURES As simple as the words say, DIY adventures are ones that you conjure up yourself – easy backroads, legal paper roads, bush trails – it is up to your imagination. My only words of caution are keep it legal, get permission for private land and if you are going remote, don’t go alone and consider what communications you might need if something goes wrong.

ADVENTURE RIDES AND ADVENTURE TRAIL RIDES Several companies and groups of riders organise self-guided adventure rides in NZ. These rides last from one to two days and are designed for both large and small dual-purpose bikes from 200 to 1200cc, usually with optional loops to take into account differing skill and fitness levels. There may be up to 100 or more riders taking part, from grizzled experts to relative beginners.

On these rides riders self-navigate with route sheets loaded into a kiddies lunch box mounted to the bar. Rides labelled as Adventure Trail Rides are usually intended solely for lighter weight trail and road-legal enduro bikes.

The annual Yamaha Safari is a multi-day adventure ride lasting from three to five days with riders self-navigating a pre-planned course along with up to 150 other riders. The route may be up to 300km per day and will include some tar-sealed highways and back roads, gravel roads, rougher clay or grass paper roads, as well as farm and forest tracks. The basic route would be suitable for large and small road-legal trail and dual-purpose bikes from 200 to 1200cc. You can expect to see bikes ranging from little Yamaha 225 Serow trail bikes to big BMW R1250GS models. Some riders even opt to take pillion passengers. More experienced riders on lighter bikes will get the chance to take optional, more challenging, deviations interspersed through the route. Safaris are designed for riders with some off-road experience. If you are a hot-and-fast trail racer you may find the Safaris too relaxed for you. Much emphasis is placed on socialising, camaraderie, plus good food and accommodation. Where multiple venues are used, support vehicles will typically carry the riders’ luggage.

GUIDED ADVENTURE RIDES These rides are fully guided with lead and tail riders and supported by back up vehicles that carry luggage and spares and cater for groups of up to 20 riders. Often from three to seven days in duration, these are the ultimate adventure experience, covering huge expanses of truly remarkable terrain. The best NZ rides are considered to be in the South Island and overseas experts have labelled some of these as the best rides on the planet. Comfortable accommodation and all meals are included and where multiple venues are used the riders’ luggage is carried by support vehicles.

Two distinct types of rides are offered. For large capacity bikes the guided adventure will include tar-sealed roads, gravel roads and moderate off road sections of 4x4 tracks.

Guided adventure trail rides, though going on road at times to link access, are much more trail focused and are only suitable for lighter enduro-style four-strokes from 250 to 450cc. Riders and bikes must be well prepared so neither style of ride are suitable for beginners.

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LATEST DIRT NEWS SUZUKI RM-Z450

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he first few weeks of the year are always very important for New Zealand’s motocross elite, with not a moment to be wasted as they build towards the national championships starting in February. Much can be read into results from events such as the MX Fest at Taupo and

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...Essential new ride gear available now from your local dealer.

eks brand Gox “Fade”

muc-off bike cleaner

EKS Brand’s hot new “Fade” Phantom goggles are here. They feature a lightweight “urethane blend” frame that was designed to have just the right amount of flex so it allows the frame to form much easier to different face shapes. Each goggle uses a 4-layer face-foam backed with a moisture wicking fleece lining providing the best anti-drip, sweat protection available.

The mirrored lens is constructed from polycarbonate material and features integrated tear-off posts. Available in Red/White (pictured) or Orange/Black. See instore for more details.

Every garage or shed should have a bottle of this glorious cleaner. Designed specifically for motorcycles, this classic pink Bike Cleaner has incredible cleaning power because it contains revolutionary Nano Technology that breaks down dirt and grime on microscopic levels, while also caring for your motorbike’s delicate finish.

Unlike some other cleaners, Muc-Off Bike Cleaner is so effective, you apply it to a wet surface and it will still safely and easily remove built up grime. Ideal for superbikes, from cafe racers, dirtbikes and $19 adventure bikes. Available from Muc-Off stockists.

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Preserve and freshen your bike with Bike Spray’s incredible water dispersing action! ‘all over’, after-wash corrosion $19 It’s a perfect inhibitor due to its extremely high oil content. This increased oil content creates the finest bike protection spray on the market.

It drives out moisture and leaves a sparkling, non-sticky protective layer on your frame, drive chain, metal parts and paintwork. It’s ideal to spray onto your chain to drive out moisture before you apply Muc-Off chain lube. Bike Spray doesn’t just disperse water after you’ve given your bike a good clean. It also prevents dirt adhesion between washes and reduces future maintenance time as well as helping reduce friction, wear and energy consumption. A must have for every dirt rider, Muc-Off Bike Spray is available now from Muc-Off stockists. rrp

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Good news for those who think full synthetic engine oils are way too expensive. The fine folk at Maxima have come up with a solution with the release of PRO PLUS+.

This is a value priced ester fortified full synthetic 4-cycle engine oil, packed with all the goodness and protection Maxima is famous for, but at a much more wallet-friendly price. So if you thought you couldn’t afford a high performance synthetic oil for your ride, think again.

Available in 1L & 3.8L packs from Maxima Oil stockists and leading motorcycle retailers.

When you get ready to change your filter, change to a ProFilter air filter. Dyno tested and race proven by top AMA SX and MX riders, pre-oiled Profilter Air Filters provide maximum airflow and increased horsepower! ProFilter ready-to-use Air Filters are constructed of dual-layer, reticulated foam – allowing for increased air-flow and horsepower.

Available from Maxima stockists in a wide range of fitments for late model off road bikes.

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Budget skid lids The THH 2015 TX-12 helmet gets new graphics for 2015 to give this budget helmet a lift. And the affordable price doesn’t come with compromises in style, comfort and protection. This modern-style dirt helmet is packed with features usually found in a helmet at twice the price, such as 10 external vents, vented internal channels to assist the removal of moisture and heat, a nose guard and a removable lining.

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Spec’d for Adventure Adventure riding asks a lot of your kit, so this RST – Adventure II Mens Textile jacket and trou combo was spec’d to suit and includes features like a water bladder pocket, a removable map pocket that converts to a bum bag, plentiful armour and vented panels. Made of Cordura 500d and Ballistic 1660, it has a removable Sinaqua waterproof breathable membrane and removable quilted thermal lining.

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Distributor: Nationwide Accessories Price: $699 Euro Sprockets We’re assured 360MX sprockets are made of the highest-quality aluminium to withstand the strain of off-road racing. Developed on the tracks at which all the GP riders practice on in Belgium and Holland, and manufactured in Holland, these sprockets are light, contain self-cleaning grooves to improve sprocket life, and come in several different colours.

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MOTOCROSS 2015 Backflips Clothing NZ MX Championships Dates: Round 1 8 Feb New Plymouth Round 2 22 Feb Timaru Round 3 8 March in Rotorua Round 4 15 March at Harrisville Check out www.mnz.co.nz 2015 FEBRUARY - 14, eNZed, VMX, Aria, check out www.vmx.co.nz (other dates: Wanganui 21 March) MARCH - 1/4, Winter Wind Out, 4 day camp, riding MX tracks for 3 full days, venue TBC, for ages 13-18, cost $280 (earlybird), check out www.encountercamps.org.nz, or contact Mary at 021627970, 075336204, mary@ encountercamps.org.nz - 21, eNZed, VMX, Wanganui, check out www.vmx.co.nz NZSBK Racing Dates: Round 3 - 7-8 March at Hampton Downs Round 4 - 14-15 March at Taupo For details visit www.mnz.co.nz or www. m1motorsport.co.nz FEBRUARY - 22, Paeroa Battle of the Street Race, hosted by Auckland Motorcycle Club, contact Colleen on 09 489 1239 or 0274231433 or email colleenryanthompson@ gmail.com MARCH - 29, King of Ruapuna Round 5, at Ruapuna Raceway, Christchurch, contact Colleen on 09 489 1239 or 0274231433 or email colleenryanthompson@gmail.com APRIL - 11, Auckland Motorcycle Club, Club Champs Series, Round 4, at Hampton Downs, entry fee $189 for AMCC members, $210 for non AMCC members, contact Colleen on 09 489 1239 or 0274231433 or email colleenryanthompson@gmail.com - 26, Auckland M/C Club, Club Champs Series Round 5, at Hampton Downs, contact Colleen on 09 489 1239 or 0274231433 or email colleenryanthompson@gmail.com RUNS, RALLIES, RIDES, SHOWS & TOURS Attention all Aprilia Riders: Wanted to form a small & relaxing club for touring, racing & club meetings every week.

Contact: Vincent 021 682 823 or aprilia_NZ@ hotmail.com 2015 FEBRUARY - 13/14, Wairarapa Summer Rally, Clarke Domain, Mauriceville, live bands, licensed bar, food. No BYO, no dogs, no patches. Phone or text 0272179621, or email wairarapa_summer_rally@yahoo. com.zu, or FB Wairarapa Summer - Rally@ Facebook.com - 20/22, TT2000 rally, 7th year, ride 2000 kms in 48 hrs. North or South Island circuit choices. Start Wanganui or Dunedin, finish Christchurch.

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MARCH - 8, Life Education Charitable Trust Motorcycle Ride, at Horseshoe Carpark Masterton, contact Gene Bartlett, on 021308810, or email gbartlett@ lakeviewschool.info, or check out www. facebook.com/lifeedwairarapa for more details.

- 21, Central Plateau Scooter Challenge, from Wanganui to Taupo up SH 1.

Contact Terena on 0212045591 or email centralplateauscooterchallenge@ gmail.com or check out www. centralplateauscooterchallenge.co.nz.

This Is a fundraising event for people with life limiting illnesses.

SUPERMOTARD (mixed dirt / tarmac races) also see www. supermotard.co.nz/events TRACK DAYS Honda 3 February - (Twilight) Hampton Downs.

4.30-7.30pm $60 Honda riders, $90 other riders 6 March - Taupo Motosport Park.

Sign on from 8am. $120 Honda riders, $165 other riders 19 April - Manfeild, sign on from 8am. $100 Honda riders, $130 other riders 25 April - Hampton Downs, sign on from 8am. $120 Honda riders, $165 other riders Register online at www.playdayontrack. co.nz. Anyone paying on day pays additional $15 fee.

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- RACE RESULTS -

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2015 NZ Road Race Championships (standings after 2 of 4 rounds) *1 point awarded for pole Name

Bike

Cumulative total

R2 (Timaru) R3

R2

R1

R1 (Ruapuna) R5

R4

R3

R2

R1

Suzuki

153

43

16

16

110

20

20

20

25

Superbikes 1

Dennis Charlett

Total after

Total after 11

25

2

Jaden Hassan

Suzuki

146

76

25

25

26

70

9

5

25

25

6

3

James Smith

Honda

138

47

20

7

20

91

20

25

13

16

17

4

Sloan Frost

Suzuki

101

43

16

20

7

58

13

11

11

10

13

5

Linden Magee

BMW

94

39

13

13

13

55

16

9

10

11

9

6

John Ross

Suzuki

88

26

7

11

8

62

6

16

16

4

20

7

Scott Moir

Suzuki

78

29

10

10

9

49

11

10

9

9

10

8

Hayden Fitzgerald

Suzuki

61

29

9

9

11

32

10

7

7

8

0

600 Supersport 1

Alastair Hoogenboezem

Suzuki

146.5

76

25

25

26

70.5

25

20

20

0

5.5

2

James Hoogenboezem

Suzuki

130.5

27

10

4

13

103.5

16

25

25

25

12.5

3

Cameron Hudson

Yamaha

113

43

16

16

11

70

13

13

16

20

8

4

Rhys Holmes

Yamaha

96.5

43

13

20

10

53.5

10

11

13

13

6.5

5

Toby Summers

Yamaha

95

40

20

0

20

55

11

16

11

16

1

6

Aaron Hassan

Suzuki

56.5

27

9

13

5

29.5

7

0

8

11

3.5

7

Bailie Perriton

Suzuki

55

16

0

0

16

39

20

8

0

0

11

8

Jeremy Holmes

Honda

54

11

11

0

0

43

8

10

10

10

5

1

Avalon Biddle

Yamaha

165

66

20

20

26

99

16

25

8

25

25

2

Zane Agate

Kawasaki

123

32

16

16

0

91

25

0

25

20

21

Superlites

3

Gavin Veltmeyer

GVR645

108

27

5

9

13

81

20

16

16

13

16

4

Andrew Rudd

Honda

102

42

13

13

16

60

13

13

13

11

10

5

Jason Nairn

Suzuki

6

Matthew L Hoogenboezem Suzuki

101

32

10

11

11

69

0

20

20

16

13

71

27

9

8

10

44

8

9

11

9

7

7

Jake Lewis

Yamaha

70

70

25

25

20

0

0

0

0

0

0

8

Scott Findlay

Yamaha

68

30

11

10

9

38

11

11

0

5

11

1

Ben Rosendaal

Suzuki

181

76

25

25

26

105

25

25

13

16

26

2

Royd Walker-Holt

Kawasaki

120

56

16

20

20

64

13

11

20

0

20

3

Robert Whittall

Suzuki

117

52

20

16

16

65

16

16

9

13

11

650 Pro Twins

4

Scout Fletcher

Suzuki

113

37

13

13

11

76

11

13

16

20

16

5

Nick Southerwood

Suzuki

103

0

0

0

0

103

20

20

25

25

13

6

Dean Bentley

Suzuki

83

34

10

11

13

49

9

9

10

11

10

7

Karl Messiter

Suzuki

74

31

11

10

10

43

10

10

8

6

9

8

Aaron Shral

Suzuki

58

22

8

8

6

36

6

7

7

10

6

1

Sam Davison

Honda

185

59

25

13

21

126

25

25

25

25

26

2

Tyler Lincoln

Honda

140

48

16

16

16

92

20

20

20

16

16

125GP

3

Rogan chandler

Honda

125

58

13

20

25

67

11

0

16

20

20

4

Roman Rajek

Honda

113

58

20

25

13

55

16

13

13

0

13

5

Lewis Dray

Honda

93

32

11

11

10

61

10

16

11

13

11

6

Mihi Banks

Honda

74

26

8

9

9

48

9

10

9

10

10

7

Tayla Relph

IMD250

66

31

10

10

11

35

13

11

0

11

0

8

Brian Hardaker

Honda

61

25

9

8

8

36

8

9

10

9

0

250 Production 1

Tim McArthur

Kawasaki

202

76

25

25

26

126

25

12

13

25

26

2

Richard Willets

Kawasaki

132.5

53

20

20

13

79.5

16

3

8.5

16

16

3

Nick Cain

Kawasaki

124

35

8

11

16

89

20

3

10

20

20

4

Kevin Goddard

Kawasaki

93.5

40

16

16

8

53.5

13

8

4.5

10

8

5

Grant Ramage

Kawasaki

88

46

13

13

20

42

11

6.5

5.5

0

13

6

Jock Woodley

Kawasaki

82

28

9

8

11

54

8

10

5

13

7

7

Daniel Parry

Kawasaki

73

29

10

10

9

44

10

5

4

6

6

8

Harrick Symonds

Kawasaki

59

30

11

9

10

29

7

0

3

11

0

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from 9.30, $50 per rider, $70 per family, mini/ peewee riders free with parents’ supervision, no dogs please. Suitable trailbikes and quadbikes. Enquiries to email trailrides@ xtra.co.nz and for cancellation notices.

- 21, Sean Clarke’s Guided Trail Ride for Intermediate/experienced riders at Tokoroa, $120 per rider, contact Sean 0275996046 or email foresttrailevents@xtra. co.nz - 22, Sean Clarke’s Guided Trail Ride for Intermediate riders at Tokoroa, $120 per rider, contact Sean 0275996046 or email foresttrailevents@xtra.co.nz MARCH - 1, Riverhead Trailride, from 9am, signposted from cnr SH16 and Old North Rd, MNZ and Club membership not required, members $35, non members $40, NOT suitable for quads, enquiries phone Tjebbe 09 480 9408 or Bill 021725720 or John 0274 716 863. Other dates: 12 April and 3 May - 7, Gravel Road Sprint, venue: Honda Park, Maramarua Forest, signposted from Kopuku Rd on SH2. Set up your vehicles, practice gravel slides, test your tyres. We have a 9km Gravel Road course with twisties etc. Quads/motorcycles and Side X Side buggies all welcome. Great to practise for the Race to the Sky in April next year. All info on www.poweradventures. co.nz, or email greg@poweradventures.co.nz or call Greg on 0274454429 - 21, Sean Clarke’s Guided Trail Ride for Intermediate/experienced riders at Tokoroa, $120 per rider, contact Sean 0275996046 or email foresttrailevents@xtra. co.nz - 22, Sean Clarke’s Guided Trail Ride for Intermediate riders at Tokoroa, $120 per rider, contact Sean 0275996046 or email foresttrailevents@xtra.co.nz - 22, Honda Hamilton Trail Rides at Honda Park, Maramarua (also 12 April), call Greg 0274454429 or email greg@ poweradventures.co.nz - 27/29, Tussock Buster 2.5 Day Trail Ride. Held at Waiouru, with Off Limits.

Registrations are open, no quads, camping and riding will be available from 1pm on Friday. Many trail tracks available for kids and small bikes, parents must accompany smaller children at all times, some tracks are up to 105kms in length. There are river and creek crossings. $120 for adults for weekend if enter before 31/12, $130 up to 23 March, and $140 on the day. See website for all pricing www.offlimits.co.nz or contact Warrick at: warrick@offlimits.co.nz or 0274428322.

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Always check with organiser for cancellations.

BARRYS POINT ROAD SUPERBIKE SERIES PROMOTION 2015 See the bikes! See the riders! See the Sales!

Thursday 5 March 5.00 – 8.00pm

FEATURING • • • • • •

BMW S1000RR – Linden Magee Honda CBR1000RR –Champion Road Racer Tony Rees Hyosung GT250 – From New Zealand’s closest fought championship Kawasaki ZXR1000 – California Superbike School Suzuki GSXR1000 - Jayden Hassen Yamaha R6 – Toby Summers (600 Supersportracer)

WIN!

Tickets to the NZ Superbike Series Round 3 at Hampton Downs. Tickets also on sale on the night.

• Show your colours! Each store has tickets to give away • Spot Prizes • BBQ

• SUPER SALE – 2 HOURS ONLY Helmets, Leathers (from $800!), Riding Jackets, Track day Tyres…

BMW, Ducati, Honda, Hyosung, Husqvarna, KTM, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Triumph, Yamaha