KIWI RIDER MAGAZINE MAY 2017

GUZZI MGX21

KTM 250SX

FOXY FLYING FORTRESS

LONG TERM REVIEW

MOTORCYCLE MAGAZINE MAY 2017

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NZ SUPERBIKES • NZ MOTOCROSS CHAMPS VINTAGE ENDURO • CROSS COUNTRY SEASON OPENER WORKSHOP SKILLS: DO YOUR OWN OIL CHANGE

ARE YOU READY FOR THE NEXT LEVEL? HIGH SPEED STABILITY

DIABLO ROSSO III DIABLO ROSSO II

WET HANDLING

MILEAGE

ROAD HANDLING

WET GRIP

CONSISTENCY

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN. The exceptional grip on dry and on wet, offers improved performance in all weather conditions with a wider spectrum of operating temperatures thanks to:

• Patented mixing process • Innovative compounds • High percentage of silica The rear tyre is a bi-compound with the profile divided in a proportion of 40-20-40%. The high performance side compound with 100% silica formulation covers a total of 80% of the entire tread. The remaining 20% in the central section is made up of a compound functional to stability and mileage.

RACE HANDLING

Displacement 1.400cc 1.200cc 1.000cc

ANGEL GT

DIABLO ROSSO CORSA

NIGHT DRAGON

750cc

DIABLO ROSSO III 500cc

SPORT DEMON

CITY DEMON

250cc

ROAD - TRACK

SPORT - ROAD

TOURING

CUSTOM

SLOAN FROST 2017 NZ Superbike Champion

URBAN

SPORT

Photo: Terry Stevenson

THE ULTIMATE SUPER SPORT TYRE FOR ROAD USE

ARE YOU READY FOR THE NEXT LEVEL?

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 (R) Range is specifically designed for low behaviour displacement bikes

Pirelli technology from World Superbike Championship Unprecedented handling for a new generation of sporty behaviour Bi-compound with wide side soft stripe offering full grip starting from mild lean angle

TOURING

THE MOST VERSATILE SPORT TYRE FOR ROAD AND TRACK USE

DAMON REES 2017 NZ Supersport Champion Photo: Terry Stevenson

THE MOST LASTING SPORT TOURING TYRE: 100% ITALIAN GRAN TURISMO

ENJOY RIDING EVERY DAY

CITY AND LONGER DISTANCE SPORTY RIDING

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 in wet performance and grip Performance consistency 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

URBAN

CUSTOM

Available in GT Version

THE CUSTOM CRUISING TYRE WITH THE PIRELLI SPORTY FEELING

COVER THE DISTANCE, OWN THE ROAD

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 needs of today’s V-twins Crafted for predictable feel 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

DENNIS CHARLETT 2017 NZ Pro Twin Champion Photo: Terry Stevenson

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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DRC A1164 offroad bike lift stand (with damper) features: Height adjustable dirt bike lift stand. Non step height adjust system ts under most dirt bikes, from 65cc to full size dirt bikes. Stand comes with hydraulic damper which eliminates the shock when dropping down the stand. Jack foot pedal is designed for easy operation. Non-slip rubber top plate that lifts the bike securely. Rubber foot caps provide better grip and stability. Adjustable height range: 250mm to 350mm. $129rrp.

DRC A1185 offroad bike lift stand MX lift stand made of durable steel. Long levered jack pedal for easy bike lift. Rounded pipe handle for easy operation. Non-slip rubber top plate lifts the bike securely. Can be used on motorcycles with ground clearances between 310mm to 410mm. $79.95rrp.

RACE-READY GOGGLES WITH ROLL-OFF SYSTEM

RJAYS MACH 6 SUMMER LEATHER GLOVE MENS & LADIES The new Mach 6 III glove is an awesome tting summer glove. It has a completely new design with amazing comfort to help keep you cool on those hot and humid days. Nylon air mesh construction - Double stitched reinforced 100% leather Palm - Vented PU Hard Knuckle protection & extra padding across top of ngers - Reective stitching and logo across back of Hand - Velcro wrist closure. $69.95rrp.

RJAYS BOOSTER WINTER GLOVE- MENS+ LADIES An all new winter glove with sports styling and protection you've come to expect! A-Grade drum dyed leather & polyester construction - Thinsulate® liner for added comfort and warmth - 100% Waterproof & 100% Breathable Hipora® insert - Kevlar® and Superfabric™ abrasion pads on the palm Silver reective striping across back of hand and index ngers Double Velcro wrist and cuff closure. $99.95rrp.

E1

O-FRAME JET BLACK RACE READY WITH ROLL-OFF $99.95rrp

EXPLORE YOUR LIMITS ON AND OFF ROAD The Schuberth E1 helmet has the characteristics and functionality of a flip-up helmet combined with the looks and the feel of an adventure helmet.

THE ADVENTURE BEGINS WHEN THE ROAD ENDS: On the way to work or to the seaside whichever way you take, the new E1 by SCHUBERTH lets you concentrate entirely on what’s in front of you. Let the others use the trodden paths. The innovative dual sports helmet for enduro touring and adventure bike riders offers the highest comfort, flexibility and safety for on- and offroading. From $999rrp.

E1 GLOSS WHITE

AIRBRAKE™ MX MATTE WHITE SPEED RACE READY WITH ROLL-OFF $259.95rrp

E1 GUARDIAN YELLOW

O-FRAME TAGLINE BLACK WHITE RACE READY WITH ROLL-OFF $99.95rrp AIRBRAKE™ MX JET BLACK SPEED RACE READY WITH ROLL-OFF $259.95rrp

E1 HUNTER YELLOW

Oneal Rider Boot The all new Oneal Rider Boot steps into a class of its own.

Built to the quality of a rst class boot but sold at an entry level price. Now available in a true Pee Wee boot size (Black only). FEATURES; Traditional stitched sole. Durable Construction. - Full adjustable four buckle closure system. - Tough sole with metal shank. - Injection moulded plastic shin plate and protection. - Guards left & right to protect bottom buckle. - Built in heat shield.

Available in Black, White & Pink/Black. $229 rrp. Hi Viz Yellow $239rrp

E1 GUARDIAN RED

E1 MATT BLACK

TRAVEL MASTER ADVENTURER - ROLL BAG

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TRAVEL MASTER WEEKENDER -ROLL BAG The Travel Master Expandable Weekender with Roll Bag features: Made from super heavy duty ballistic nylon construction - Reective stripe for enhanced safety & visibility - Expandable main compartment - Zip out back pack straps - Roll bag is removable & is secured with adjustable straps - All lids & compartments seal with heavy duty zips - Bag attaches to any sissy bar & sits on either luggage rack or rear seat - Comes with rain cover included Dimensions; - main body: 34cm long x 15cm wide (expands to 27cm) x 44cm high $199rrp.

The Travel Master Adventurer with Roll Bag features: Made from super heavy duty ballistic nylon construction - Reective piping for enhanced safety & visibility - Zip out back pack straps - Roll bag is removable & is secured with adjustable straps - All lids & compartments seal with heavy duty zips - Bag attaches to any sissy bar & sits on either luggage rack or rear seat - Comes with rain cover included - Dimensions; - main body: 38cm long x 24 cm wide x 44cm high, - roll bag: 36cm x 27cm wide x 27cm high $299rrp.

WIN

15 tents TO BE WON

FACTORY PRO TENT

Buy any SET of Michelin Tyres at a participating dealer and go into the draw to win a Fantastic Factory Pro Tent worth $699.

15 Michelin Factory Tents to be won nationwide.

WORT9H $69

To enter the draw to win a MICHELIN FACTORY TENT you must purchase a set of new Michelin Motorcycle Tyres (F+R) from a participating dealer in one transaction.

Then simply email a photo of your receipt to michelin@northacc.co.nz along with your contact details, the invoice number, and the dealer’s name. Entries close 20th June 2017. Winners notied 22nd June. Tents will be available for collection from your nominated dealer on 30th June.

Prize draw can not be exchanged for cash.

FREE ENTRY WITH ANY SET OF MICHELIN TYRES rt

The new undisputed benchmark for Sportbike tyres

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MICHELIN Pilot Power 3

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MICHELIN Power RS

Pleasure without compromise › Grip and handling › Maximum grip on wet roads › Lasts 20% longer compared to Michelin Pilot Power 2CT∗

› Impeccable lean angle & stability › Grip, grip, and more grip › Track performance

* According internal tests organised in 2012 in Ladoux Technological Center

As compared to the previous range according to internal tests

Sp t ou ort r i ng

MICHELIN Pilot Road 4

MICHELIN Pilot Road 2

Feel more secure whatever the road conditions*

>Excellent longevity, grip and handling › Softer rubber compound on the tyre shoulders for superb grip while cornering › Harder rubber compound in the centre of the tyre to maximse tyre life

› Lasts up to 20% longer than the Michelin Pilot Road 3 tyre∗∗ › Outstanding grip even in difficult Conditions∗ Except on snow and ice and other

MICHELIN Scorcher 11

MICHELIN Scorcher 32

The range was recently approved for the HarleyDavidson Electra Glide, Road Glide, and Street Glide.

It is also fitted as original equipment for almost all the Harley-Davidson Sportster and Dyna models

MICHELIN Commander II Michelin’s solution for all types of cruisers Life expectancy of the rear tyre is up to 40,000km∗ › Excellent handling and feedback › Grip on both wet and dry surfaces › Original equipment on the Yamaha XV950 Racer

Rediscover the pleasure of riding your sport bike For longer

90% road 10% off-road

Sco ote r

* Test conducted by Texas Test Fleet in 2011 on public roads

The MICHELIN tyre developed exclusively for the Harley-Davidson Fat Bob

MICHELIN Anakee III

Adv entu re

Cu s t om

>Excellent grip in wet conditions › Its radial construction ensures highly comfortable ride and reassuring handling performance.

The radial construction also promotes long tyre life

MICHELIN Scorcher 31

The MICHELIN radial tyre developed exclusively for the Harley-Davidson V-Rod , Sportster , Fat Boy and all the Street models

WIN

Derived directly from Michelin’s sport touring Radial tyre ranges

The original dual compound Sport touring tyre

extreme conditions ** In-house tests carried out in 2013

THE SCORCHER A Michelin tyre for Harley-Davidson®

MICHELIN Pilot Street Radial

Excellent handling and optimal performance where riding solo or 2-up › Outstanding tyre life for the trail segment › A unique look › Chosen by BMW to equip the BMW R 1200 GS, R 1200 GS Adventure, F700 GS and F800 GS

MICHELIN S83 Retro looks combined with modern performance, including particularly outstanding grip on wet roads › Factory equipment on the most retro of all Vespa scooters, the PX 125 and PX 150

FACTORY PRO TENT

Available from participating dealers across New Zealand

EW N VENTURA PANNIER SYSTEM NO fiddly straps to tie on

to the frame – if you can find a spot

NO bungies that let your

luggage slide around

NO marking of the paint with straps and tie-downs

NO uncomfortable Velcro

straps across the seat

NO bags flopping around

giving you an unstable ride

JUST:

SLIDE the panniers onto the special frame

SNAP the buckle TIGHTEN the strap JOB DONE – TOO EASy Pannier Support Fitments BMW R 1200R S 1000XR Honda CRF 1000L Africa Twin(2016) CB500F, CBR500R (16-17)

Call 07 849 4392 or visit your local dealer for more information www.ventura-bike.com/pannier-support

Kawasaki Ninja 300 (13-15), Z300 (15) Ninja 650R, 650L,ER6N Z1000 ABS (2014) Verseys 650 (15-16) Vulcan S, S ABS L (15-16) New models coming soon

MV Brutale 1090RR Suzuki GSX-R600, 750 (11-16) Bandit-all models GSX-S1000 A,FA(2016) SV650(2016) Triumph Sreet Twin (2016) Yamaha XSR 900(2016) MT-10(16-17)

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NZ SUPERBIKE CHAMPS

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GUZZI FLYING FORTRESS

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BONNEVILLE BOBBER

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The 2017 championship quite literally came down to the wire.

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It’s big, it’s bold and, to our Jock at least, it’s beautiful. Say hello to the MGX21.

Triumph is on fire at the moment with stunning models like the Bobber 1200.

AFRICA TWIN AUTOMATIC

Honda’s Dual Clutch Transmission could change your mind about automatics.

MAY 17

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VINTAGE ENDURO

Old bikes ridden (mostly) by rather fast old buggers at Maramarua.

NZ CROSS COUNTRY

The 2017 Cross Country season has started, check out Round One.

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NZ MOTOCROSS CHAMPS

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KTM 250SX LONG TERM

That’s a wrap, the 2017 MX champs is done and dusted. See who did what...

After a season of racing, we took a look at KTM’s counter-balance 250SX.

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Your bike’s engine oil is its life-blood and keeping it tip-top will pay dividends.

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H EDITOR Ben Wilkins

Contributions: Kiwi Rider welcomes editorial contributions from its readers.

If you would like to write something for KR e-mail a précis to editor@kiwirider. co.nz. Electronic transmission of words (Microsoft Word .doc) and pictures (hi-res jpgs) preferred.

ELLO... and welcome to the May issue of Kiwi Rider. Bike manufacturers seem to be getting bolder with their designs.

Triumph and Moto Guzzi are two cases in point. Triumph has successfully been been producing heritage machines for years but the Bonneville Bobber 1200 is more than a toe dip into the more custom side of things. Check it out on page 38. Moto Guzzi’s MGX21 Flying Fortress is an equally bold machine, one that has quite tickled the fancy of tester Jock, who isn’t known for his love of cruisers. Turn to page 30.

It seems the age of the automatic motorcycle has finally arrived. Sure, automatic gearboxes have been accepted on scooters for years

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On-line Editor: Marcel Norkia Office manager: Linda Glasswell Printers: PMP Maxum

but Honda’s DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) fitted to the Africa Twin is the first automatic we’ve ridden which is a genuine alternative to a manual clutch machine. Take a look on page 46.

On a racing front the two big road and dirt racing championships are done and dusted.

Superbikes came down to the wire with just half a point separating Sloan Frost and Tony Rees. Can’t get much closer than that. And in the Motocross championship, Cody Cooper has once again stamped his authority on the MX1 class. Congratulations to both Sloan and Cody for their respective back to back titles.

What’ve you been up to this summer? Send us an email to let us know, we’d love to hear about the adventures you’ve had. BEN WILKINS

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ROOST ZONE 57  NEWS

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 DIRT PRODUCTS

BACK END 86  BIKE MART

Essential services and products for you and your bike.

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 EVENTS CALENDAR

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 ROGER MORONEY

Kawasaki Japan visit; Kiwis racing on world stage; World’s oldest Vespa auctioned; Harley announces Street Rod 750.

Cross Country;

Fuel-injected 2-strokes;

KTM Adventure Rallye.

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

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

Norton’s Grand Prix racer for the masses.

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It seems motorcycling is all about the timing.

 WORKSHOP

How to change the oil in your bike.

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AN ORIGINAL FOR EVERYONE. Beautiful and now even more accessible. With all the timeless style and signature touches of a genuine motorcycle icon, the new 900cc Bonneville T100 is the great new entry point to the classic Bonneville family.

To find out more visit: triumphmotorcycles.co.nz

Kawasaki Japan visits New Zealand

T

op Japanese Kawasaki officials visited New Zealand last month. Before taking in the last round of the New Zealand motocross championships they called in on a few of the New Zealand retail shops. Manager of Kawasaki Heavy Industries Keisuke Goto is pictured with Shane Verhoeven, Managing Director Kawasaki NZ, and Red Baron Motorcycles Director Koji Ozawa, showing his countrymen around the Auckland store.

Kawasaki NZ has gone through a lot of change recently. Shane Verhoeven took the reins from long time Kawasaki front man Mike Wilkins back in late August last year and former top motocrosser Mike Cotter

joined the Kawasaki team in early December. Mike told us of the new Z900, Vulcan S

Cafe and other new models like the Versys 300, Z650 and Ninja 650, and possibly

the Z1000S, are all to due be released here in NZ over the coming months.

with a little over 10 laps to run with a mechanical failure.

Richardson, travelling with the help of Seth Devereux, chronicled his two-week adventure on his (Richardson Racing) Facebook page.

The pair shared their adventures, including getting the bike, prepping it and finding a team.

With limited track time they managed to qualify in 11th and get as high as 4th during

Kiwi roadracers on world stage

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iwi Supersport 600 riders were busy last month with at least three riders from this year’s championship riding overseas.

Damon Rees, 2017 NZ Supersport (600cc) champion, rode at the Wakefeild Park round of the Australian domestic championship with runner up Shane Richardson and Avalon Biddle both flying the flag overseas.

Rees rode a CBR600 bought a couple of days before in Sydney. It was a busy few days for Team Rees Racing.

The team had to change engines on the bike they bought because it was blown up. Then a quick dyno before going to the track two hours south of Sydney.

None of the team had any experience at the track.

Damon managed to get up to second fastest in practice but crashed in the first wet qualifying session

on Saturday. With the bike badly damaged, and having to start from the back of the grid for the races, it was an uphill battle to repair the bike over night.

The team were shocked to see Damon make his way back up to 6th with the crushed exhaust they hadn’t managed to replace. “You couldn’t get your little finger through the header pipe,” Damon’s father Tony told us.

In the second race, Rees made it up as high as fourth, but unfortunately joined a number of other competitors who got caught out when the rain came down while on dry tyres. Damon took quite a heavy fall, but the team is keen to return and ride at Winton at the end of April. Follow them on Facebook - Team Rees Racing.

Kiwi national Supersport 600 number 2, Shane Richardson, recently competed in the 75th running of the Daytona 200.

Cruelly he had to pull out

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LIGHTER

DRAG DAY

SUN 7 MAY

MEREMERE DRAGWAY

BLAST DOWN THE STRIP WITNESS THE SPEED OF KAWASAKI HAVE A GO YOURSELF! BRING YOUR BIKE FOR A DAY OF THRILLS OR SIMPLY COME AND WATCH THE ACTION

10.30 - 4PM

Kawasaki Bikes = FREE Entry. Other Brands = $30 Entry

Gates open 10:30am. Sign-on is from 11am - 1pm. First pass (down the strip) from midday.

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LATEST KAWASAKI ROAD BIKES ON DISPLAY. SPOT PRIZES TO BE WON FOR THOSE THAT HAVE A GO! FOOD AND COFFEE CARTS ON SITE BRING YOUR ROAD BIKE, ANY SHAPE OR SIZE, AND HAVE A BLAST ON THE STRIP CURRENT WOF & REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL

SEE OUR WEBSITE or FACEBOOK FOR MORE INFORMATION

ALL ROADS, ALL DAY PROTECTION The Scorpion EXO 510-Air is an all-roads helmet with an internal sun visor. An Ellip-Tec shield ensures a tight fit all around the eye port, and Scorpion’s air fit system make this one of the most comfortable helmets around. It’s Pinlock prepared and includes an ultra-plush removable Kwickwick 2 liner and a ventilation system.

Distributor: Darbi Accessories Size style: Five graphics and three solids available – black, white and matt black (helmets ship with clear visor) Price: $349 (solid) $439 (graphic) Info: motorcyclegearnz.com

URBAN STYLE FOR URBAN BIKERS Billed as, “The safest jeans on the earth,” PMJ jeans are now available in New Zealand. These trou incorporate Twaron®, a heat resistant, cut resistant, low flammability aramid fibre. Made in Italy, they boast style, great fit and a competitive price plus a few fab design features, like externally removable knee pads.

Distributor: Eurobike Wholesale Style: Men’s and women’s styles Price: From $279 Info: eurobike.co.nz, stockists Techmoto – Auckland, Ericksen Honda – Napier, Image Motorcycles – New Plymouth

LOCKED AND LOADED Luma has a motorcycle lock option to suit every budget and security requirement. The Escudo Procombi Chain Lock is part of the High Security range, and features a hardened 10mm steel chain combined with a hardened steel body lock with antimoisture cover. This bad boy is sure to deter those scumbag bike thieves.

Distributor: Forbes & Davies Chain lengths: 120cm,150cm Price: From $69 Info: forbesanddavies.co.nz

ASTRONAUTS WILL HAVE NOTHING ON YOU These Ugly Fish Riderz Rocket RS404 sunglasses aim at the perfect combo of style, comfort and protection – the lenses won’t shatter even in contact with high-speed flying objects, let alone a collision or fall. They feature a detachable foam insert to protect from wind and dust, and an elastic T-strap plus short arms to ease fit in closed-face helmet.

Distributor: Forbes & Davies Style: Range of lens options, including polarised and photochromic Price: From $79 Info: forbesanddavies.co.nz

NIGHT OF THE RUBBER DRAGONS The brand-new Night Dragon GT rear tyre promises class-leading performance, now for more ‘kays’.

The GT aims to last 20 per cent longer than a standard Night Dragon. It uses a Full Carbon Black compound, a stiffer carcass and high belt tension, and of course you can fit it with any Night Dragon front tyre.

Distributor: Nationwide Accessories Size: 170/80B15 77H TL, 150/80B16 77H TL, MU85B16 77H TL, 200/55R17 78 TL Price: $318.58 Info: nwa.co.nz

TRACK-ING FOR ADVENTURE These TCX Track Evo waterproof boots (in anthracite grey) are part of the TCX touring/ adventure line. They feature a suede leather and microfibre upper, a waterproof lining, a polyurethane shin plate, a shift pad and malleolus inserts. Three polyurethane adjustable buckles are sited for good fit, and sole delivers a tread aimed at good grip on any terrain.

Distributor: Northern Accessories Price: $499 Info: northern.co.nz

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IT’S ALL ABOUT THE L-BRACKETS The key to the Bike-Pack System starts with the L-Brackets.

These are custom-made for each model bike. At the present time, we cater for well over 2000 models.

Once the L-Brackets are fitted to your bike then you can configure just how you want to carry your luggage.

Evo SyStEm Our latest EVO design for the VENTURA BikePack System uses a horizontal rack that secures and supports the packs ensuring there is no load movement when riding. As with the original Pack-Rack System the new EVO System offers you many options as to how you can position the packs and consequently the load. It all depends on your personal preference or whether you are riding solo or with a pillion.

The EVO System Rack is fully interchangeable with the original Bike-Pack System. All you need are the L-Brackets, once you have them you can mix and match to whatever suits your situation.

Pack forward

Pack rearward

We truly believe there is no other luggage system that gives you the options as to how you carry your gear. Whether you are going on a major trip or just riding around town we have an answer for you.

• Slip the pack on • Snap the buckles • Tighten the straps • Job done – you’re on your way.

EVO 10 Pack, pack forward

And then of course there is how our ASTRO Top-Box fits and our Pannier Support System with the Bonneville Panniers. But they are another story!

It’s all about the L-Brackets.

TOO EASY

NEW Flat EVO-Rack

Slide on the EVO Pack

Visit www.ventura-bike.com call 07 849 4392 or visit your local dealer for more information. www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Lgf-n6oIWyo

• Snap the buckles

• Tighten the straps

• Job done – you’re on your way.

TAKING CRASH PROTECTION SERIOUSLY R&G takes crash protection seriously — after all, your bike’s engine covers can be severely damaged or holed in even a low-speed drop. R&G engine case covers are made from a tough and durable 4mm polypropylene, easily fit over the top of your case covers and don’t require removing any parts or draining your oil.

Distributor: Darbi Accessories Price: From $100 each or kits $180 Info: motorcyclegearnz.com

THREE-WAY PROTECTION GAINS MOMENTUM This fibreglass and tri-composite MT KRE SV Momentum helmet is available in three shell sizes and includes an improved sun visor. MT aimed at incorporating the most advanced technologies available: the Pinlock-ready helmet includes a 100% Max Vision visor with a pivoting visor mechanism, an aerodynamic shell, updated linings and fabrics and excellent heat circulation.

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KEEP WALKING, KEEP TALKING The Interphone Tour Bluetooth intercom links up to four motorcyclists communicating over a maximum distance of 1.5 km. Compatible with all Bluetooth smartphones, it lets you receive and place calls, listen to music and follow navigation instructions. The fast-charge battery lasts over 20 hours, and the Tour is waterproof and compatible with all types of helmets.

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HONE THAT BLADE The RST – Blade Sport II textile jacket and trou add even more detail to the original Blade, including built-in TPU shoulder sliders to protect collarbones, as well as the full suite of usual armour. Waterproof and breathable, with stretch panels, a removable lining, a connecting zip and more, this combo has you covered.

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BAG IT UP, RIDE IT OUT Want to head out on the highway – without leaving all those little essentials behind? These new Legend Gear by SW Motech LC1/LC2 side bags are equipped with a convenient quick lock system for motorcycle model-specific side carriers. They include waterproof inner bags and fastenings for accessory bags.

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KIWI RIDERS GET KANSAS STYLE You no longer need to choose between urban style and safety when you head out on the town.

Stylmartin’s Kansas sneakers take urban footwear to the next level. Produced using water-repellent fabric and leather, they are waterproof and breathable – perfect for every urban weather condition.

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I had no option but to just keep on fighting until the end: Sloan Frost

Sloan Frost

Amazing fight-back gives Frost the Superbike crown

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t needed to be a fight-back of epic proportions, but Wellington’s Sloan Frost and his Suzuki GSX-R1000 were up for it. The final weekend of racing in this season’s New Zealand Superbike Championships at Hampton Downs in early March went right down to the wire, with Frost sensationally overcoming a massive points deficit to eventually clinch the 2017 Superbike title by the smallest of margins.

Arriving at the Waikato circuit with a huge points lead, it had looked almost a formality that Whakatane’s Tony Rees (Honda CBR1000RR) would go on to take the superbike title for 2017, but that’s not how it panned out in the end.

In what some might call a miracle, Frost overcame a whopping 32.5-point deficit at the start of the weekend to win the superbike crown for a second consecutive year. Although seemingly been out of the championship chase, Frost showed he was no quitter and set about his weekend’s work by finishing runner-up to Christchurch’s Alastair Hoogenboezem (Honda CBR1000RR) in the event’s first superbike race on the Saturday, while Rees struggled with disintegrating tyres

and settled for fourth. Frost then won the first of two superbike races on Sunday, while Rees again managed fourth, and this tightened the title chase to just 13.5 points with only the final race of the series still to come.

Fourth or better in that race would still have been enough for Rees to prevail but, when the last race was staged in two parts after other riders crashed and forced stoppages, Frost was able to produce two wins and Rees crossed the line in fifth place both times – the title therefore went to Frost by the incredibly slim margin of just half a point.

“I had no option but to just keep on fighting until the end,” said Frost. “I had a bad start in the first race on Saturday and then took too long to make passes and so I had to accept second position.”

But it was a fired-up Frost who came out swinging on day two on the Sunday.

“I only had an outside chance of winning the title and all I could do was go and try to win races and then see how it all stacked up after that.”

He effectively won both races on Sunday and, with maximum points to Frost while Rees battled to find traction, it was enough to get the job done.

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Moto Guzzi’s MGX21 Flying Fortress is big, bold and something of a beauty according to Jock McLauchlan.

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he Moto Guzzi MGX21 Flying Fortress is an audacious beast. The design is daring and few machines have the visual impact of Guzzi’s MGX21. It’s not just the stunning and unique styling – this bike is immensely long too. It’s a good half foot (15cm) longer than a Rocket III, and the last time I looked the Rocket III was a fully fledged man’s motorcycle. Yes, this is a serious (and heavy) motorcycle, not a soft option and I’m picking, due to the bike’s sheer vastness, most prospective owners will be male. But, honestly that’s not what this ultra Guzzi is all about – it is truly a thing of beauty – to ride, to behold and simply bask in its reflected glory while having a coffee.

While stopped at a cafe I was told by a professional-looking dude that the MGX21 was the most beautiful motorcycle he had ever seen... turns out he was a German optometrist... so I’m sure his vision was excellent. Is it the bright red cylinder heads and Brembo brake calipers, the bat-wing double-bubble front or the acres of carbon fibre that has the greatest impact? For me it’s the red heads that first grab my attention... but everywhere you look the MGX21 impresses.

Out on the road, the handling feel is as unique as the stunning looks are different.

It has a big 21-inch front wheel and 32-degree steering head angle, but with more trail than the shorter wheelbase California, to help accommodate it. This all creates a turn-in feel that I’ve never experienced before. Initially the turn from centre is light and free. Then the steering seems to slow up drastically and in tight turns it almost needs to be steered like a car. However, after some adjustment time getting used to it, I learned the Flying

Words: Jock McLauchlan / Photos: Geoff Osborne

this is John Deere tractor stump-pulling grunt at its best

Fortress is truly capable and enjoyable.

Get this bad boy on our less ‘observed’ open back roads and it can hustle. It’s fair and important to reinforce the obvious here though... open flowing roads are its forte and it is least happy manoeuvering at low speed. Moto Guzzi has a patent pending on the steering head damper which progressively stiffens as lock is applied. This is very effective and much reduces the tendency for the handle bars to ‘flop’ on to full lock when turning at

low speed. After all, this is a 341kg kerb weight machine (23kg more than the California), with a lot of weight on the nose and that damper surely does ease the muscle load at low speed while also keeping things relaxed and steady at pace. In strong cross winds the 21-inch wheel is affected and makes the bars move around. I put this down to the cool-looking solid carbon fibre insert that allows little air to pass through the wheel.

While unnerving at first, I soon became

used to the feel, relaxed and then forgot about it. In sixth gear at speeds in excess of the old ton mark (done on closed roads of course) the MGX will weave a little, but then this is a full-on bagger and high speed is not what it’s about.

The 96 peak horse power at 6500rpm from the manly sized 1380cc V-twin won’t impress the Superbike set, however, the 121Nm of torque at 3000rpm paints a far more imposing picture of what this engine is all about. 3000rpm is effectively idling KIWI RIDER

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Words: Peter Elliott / Photos: Geoff Osborne

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had been gazing online at pictures of the promised Triumph Bobber for many weeks before I actually got to see one in the ‘flesh’.

It punched buttons I had forgotten I had; the sort of ‘out of your league, but lucked in’ hot date anticipation of youth.

Look, I know a Bobber should technically be a creation made in your shed, crafted over months, as you strip the bejesus out of some old stocker, and end up with something lightweight, rapid and cool-looking. It will take three

Triumph has pulled a blinder with the Bobber 1200, one of the best looking naked bikes to ever leave a factory.

times as long as you thought, cost four times as much, and will necessitate a couple of trips to A&E for gashes, back sprain, and aluminium splinters in your eye.

But it‘ll be yours, original, and you’ll have earned it. I get that.

But my shed is full of the sort of equipment that precludes my dream of doing a welding course and building my own, and I knew (deep down) that it was never going to happen.

And then Triumph did something miraculous; they built one. And it changed the game. True.

They delivered something I

think is close to perfect for the aspirational owner. Not kidding.

It just excites the eye.

So when I rounded the corner of Brothers Beer Brew bar at 11 o’clock on a rain-threatened morning and saw the line up of four glistening Bobbers, my heart skipped a beat. Heidi Klum in lingerie, with a come-hither look and a toasted sandwich couldn’t have had more thrill. Beautiful.

I don’t know what Triumph‘s designers are thinking these days, but keep giving them whatever they are on – it’s working.

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Words: Jock McLauchlan / Photos: Geoff Osborne

When a company such as Honda makes an automatic bike, it’s worth taking a look. When the bike is Honda’s Africa Twin, it’s time to take notice.

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he all new Africa Twin CRF1000L has been on dealers floors for over a year now but the the earthquake in Japan has made supply slow until recently. However, those who have been fortunate enough to ride or own one, have offered glowing praise for the new Honda. I was the lucky one from the KR team who got to ride the Africa Twin down the entire length of the South Island for its Australasian launch early last year. By the end of the ride I was completely sold on the new Honda, quite literally in fact - I put down my own cold hard cash on one. But, I had one problem and it wasn’t an easy decision... deciding on the clutch; manual machine or the automatic DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission)?

In the end my familiarity with traditional gearboxes won through and I purchased a manual... after all, I’ve ridden a manual bike almost every day for over 40 years.

Just recently I had the opportunity to ride the DCT version again, from Auckland to the Woodville Honda MXGP and back, going the long way. Now with over 2000km on a DCT, I’m less convinced than ever that I

bought the right model.

But first up, the elephant in the room – or garage – as far as the DCT is concerned... weight. It is 14kg heavier than the 228kg base manual model, at a hefty 242kg of wet weight, although the base model has no ABS, TC or bashplate. The ABS/ TC manual model is 232kg wet and it has

a light-ish bashplate, as does the DCT. However, just looking at the DCT gearbox it doesn’t look 10kg different and, to be fair, it’s not because, admittedly, a small portion of that weight is the rear parking brake caliper and ancillaries. Importantly, most of the extra mass is carried very low and largely it’s centralised, so cannot

really be noticed when riding. Also, some of that mass is spinning in the gearbox and becomes part of the engine’s inertia – which has some real benefits... read on.

Riding the DCT can be as simple and boring as thumbing the start button, then selecting ‘D’, for drive, with your right thumb, just like an automatic car, KIWI RIDER

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CROSS CROSS COUNTRY COUNTRY SERIES SERIES

CROSS COUNTRYSUNDAYS Rounds 1 & 3 qualify as Round 1 & 2 of NZXC Series

Dirt Guide Cross Country Series: All rounds are sign posted from SH 1 south of Tokoroa.

Classes:- Juniors (3km track) - - 7-11 yrs MX - - 7-11 yrs Trail - Juniors (10km track) - - 12-15 yrs, MX 85cc 2 stroke / 150cc 4 stroke - - 12-15 yrs, up to 200cc 2 stroke - - 12-15 yrs, up to 250cc 4 stroke - Novice ladies all capacities.

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14th May Round 1 Ohakuri 25th June Round 2 Tar Hill 9th July Round 3 Ohakuri

Terrain: Forestry based tracks Junior (small race) 3k course Juniors (big course) race (approx 10km loop) starts at 9:30am and is one and a half hours long Seniors race (approx 20km loop) starts at 12:30am and is two hours long Organiser: Forest Trail Events Contact: Sean & Adele Ph: 07 886 5918 or 027 599 6046 Sign On: Juniors need to sign in between 8am and 9am. Seniors between 8am and 11.30am.

Entry Fee · Juniors $50 · Seniors $60 Food for sale throughout the day Prize giving at the end of the series for overall points.

Greenslade ready to go on the attack

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s we went to press, Kiwi Rider tester Sam Greenslade had finished runner-up to the defending champion at the opening round of the New Zealand Crosscountry Championships near Dannevirke, in Central Hawke’s Bay, last month and he’s determined to continue applying pressure at round two near Mosgiel

on Sunday April 2. Taupo’s Brad Groombridge began his title defence in the best possible manner when he battled through traffic after a poor start at Dannevirke, eventually taking the race lead from Greenslade after just two laps and then going on to win the three-hour race by nearly two minutes from Greenslade, with Taupo’s Nathan Tesselaar finishing third.

“Brad was just too quick

Story: Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com

for me at Dannevirke,” said Greenslade.

But Greenslade has been working on his fitness, to ensure he’ll be able to sustain a higher pace at Mosgiel on Sunday and really give Groombridge something to think about.

Greenslade raced two separate classes at the fourth and final round of the parallel New Zealand Motocross Championships in Taupo last

weekend, his plan being that this would help boost his strength and stamina for the cross-country series.

“I raced over two hours of motocross on Saturday and, although my legs feel a bit sore today, I actually feel generally pretty good. I was a bit surprised I could race backto-back in two classes of such high intensity motocross.

“Hopefully this boosts my fitness and I’ll have a few answers for Groombridge this coming weekend.”

Greenslade finished 11th overall out of 40 riders in the MX2 (250cc) class at Taupo on Saturday and finished fourth overall out of 32 riders in the 125cc class as well.

Meanwhile, Te Awamutu’s Daniel White won the 90-minute junior race at round one of the cross-country series, with Raglan’s Coby Rooks, Cambridge’s Seton Head, Hamilton’s Caleb Richardson and Cambridge’s Callum Paterson completing the top five.

It will possibly be these same riders who again fight for junior honours over the weekend too, although Raglan’s defending national junior champion Logan Shaw should also be expected to feature near the front. Shaw had initially led the junior race at round one, before crashing to the sidelines. He’ll be determined to make amends.

The series next heads to Marlborough for round three on April 30 and the final round is set for Cambridge on May 13.

Points only for the best three of four rounds are counted, so riders will discard their worst result, ensuring the battle will probably go down to the wire.

See page 68 for coverage of the first round.

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ALL-IN-ONE LOVE-IN FOR FILTERS UNI’s Foam Air Filter Kit contains everything you need to keep foam air filters operating efficiently and safely for maximum engine performance and protection. The filter oil is formulated for maximum airflow while keeping dirt and dust out, while the filter cleaner contains powerful agents that quickly strip away grease and dirt without damaging your air filter.

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TOP-SHELF FEATURES, LOWER-SHELF PRICE New Zealand brand FFM has introduced an all-new fibreglass composite weave MotoTech 1.

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Distributor: Northern Accessories Price: $119 Info: northern.co.nz STAND-OUT FEET FOR STAND-OUT RIDERS The all-new O’Neal Hi Vis Yellow Rider Boot is now available in a true PeeWee boot size — in black only — and features a traditional stitched sole with a metal shank, a full adjustable four-buckle closure system, an injection-moulded plastic shin plate and protection, a built-in heat shield, and guards to protect the bottom buckle.

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R&G engine case covers easily fit over the top of your case covers, and you don’t have to remove any parts or drain your oil. Made from tough and durable 4mm Polypropylene case, they offer maximum protection in the event of a crash.

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he weather gods resumed normal summer service for the 2017 Maramarua Classic Vinduro. As befitting an early March enduro the weather was fine, warm and dry, a stark contrast to the downpour of 2016.

As a result the ground this year at Maramarua Forest was as hard as concrete.

Greg Power marked a great Vinduro; a friendly course comprising two loops, one of 25 and another of 28 km. The Silver Grade rode one lap of each for a total of 53km, while the Gold riders repeated the first loop for a meaty 81km all up.

The hard ground conditions, with plenty of braking and acceleration bumps – generated by the modern bikes that usually use these trails – made for demanding riding, especially for the older bikes with minimal suspension travel.

This made the effort by Stephen Groves to win the Overall Gold Handicap and

the Classic Gold Class on his 1973 Honda XL350 all the more remarkable.

Stephen added his win at Maramarua to podium rides at all rounds of the Vinduro NZ Series so far this season to lead the Overall Gold Handicap standings. Should he or the trusty XL stumble however at the final round at Kinleith on May 7 there are a gaggle of riders who can challenge him including John Refoy (Honda XR200), Mark Gray (Honda XR200) and Peter Scherer (Yamaha IT250).

In the Silver Division Neil Hintz once again blasted his unique Kawasaki 350 Bighorn into the top spot and now also leads the Overall Silver Handicap and the Classic Silver Class. Again however, a mistake or mechanical drama in the final round could open the door for Brett Roberts (Kawasaki KLX 250) or David Vass (Suzkui PE250).

With 75 riders so far fronting up at the Vinduro NZ Series this year, organisers are hoping for a good turnout at the final round in the Kinleith Forest near Tokoroa.

Maramarua and Vinduro NZ Series results in both Silver and Gold Categories and all five classes are available on the Silver Bullet Events website. http://www.silverbullet.co.nz/news. php?id=5179 KIWI RIDER

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GROOMBRIDGE Not wasting any time

Words & photos: Andy McGechan

Brad Groombridge

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ay of Plenty’s Brad Groombridge is a glutton for punishment. The Suzuki rider from Taupo will be an extremely busy man again this season, the 26-year-old once more tackling three separate motorcycling codes and the pressure is on because he’s expected to win, or at

least do very well, in all of them.

Always a top-10 contender in the MX1 class at the motocross nationals, Groombridge is also the defending national enduro champion and, in addition, he is the defending New Zealand crosscountry champion.

The 2017 edition of the cross-country series kicked off in Central Hawke’s Bay in early March, with Groombridge quickly

to the fore again. This first of four rounds was being raced on a farmland course near Dannevirke and Groombridge wasted no time in pushing for the lead.

“I had a terrible start, in about 40th position after the gun went off. The bike started first kick, but I was just a bit slow to get going,” he explained.

“I was into the lead after about two laps. Each of those laps only took about

Sam Greenslade

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Cody Cooper

I had to be a bit of an animal today: Cooper

COOPER

produces magic at final round.

With four consecutive New Zealand Motocross Championship MX1 crowns to his name, and five in total, it would be a foolish person indeed to bet against Mount Maunganui Honda hero Cody Cooper.

Words & photos: Andy McGechan

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ut, in fact, all bets were off at the fourth and final round of the 2017 New Zealand Motocross Championships in Taupo in late March with virtually nothing to separate Cooper from his main title threat in the premier MX1 class.

The Honda Racing Team star had led the national series from the start in Timaru in February and then embellished his position at the top with another solid performance at round two near Rotorua a fortnight later.

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It was Cooper’s fifth consecutive national MX1 title win and his sixth in total, adding to the two MX2 (250cc) titles he won in previous seasons, and it has reinforced the 33-year-old’s status again as the best motocross racer in New Zealand.

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A third placing or better in the final race would have been enough to hand the title to Cooper and his victory in that race, while Ferris failed to finish, was merely icing on the cake for the Kiwi hero.

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Round 1 Qatar

1

Maverick Vinales

Yamaha

SPA

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2

Andrea Dovizioso

Ducati

ITA

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3

Valentino Rossi

Yamaha

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Grand Taupo Cumulative Manawatu

Cumulative

Rotorua

Timaru

Name

Bike

Town

total

Round 4

Total

Round 3 Total

Total

Round 2

Round 1

1

Cody Cooper

CR450F

Mt Maunganui

270

75

195

56

139

69

70

2

Dean Ferris

YZF450

Australia

238

42

196

70

126

61

65

3

Rhys Carter

KX450F

Mt Maunganui

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54

156

48

108

46

62

4

Luke Styke

KTM450F

Gold Coast

209

52

157

52

105

59

46

5

Todd Waters

CR450

Australia

179

0

179

64

115

60

55

6

Kayne Lamont

YZ450F

Mangakino

177

54

123

43

80

41

39

7

Brad Groombridge

RM450F

Taupo

158

40

118

39

79

41

38

8

Kieran Scheele

RM450F

Napier

139

37

102

33

69

34

35

9

Jesse Dobson

CR450F

Australia

131

48

83

0

83

37

46

10

Roydon White

KX450F

Tauranga

122

30

92

34

58

28

30

11

Liam Harnett

CR450F

Lower Hutt

102

24

78

29

49

24

25

12

Kade Mosig

Yamaha

Australia

91

0

91

43

48

48

0

13

Hamish Harwood

KTM300

Takaka

88

26

62

0

62

22

40

14

Hamish Clausen

KTM450F

Feilding

68

8

60

18

42

23

19

15

Steven Gibson

YZ450F

Westport

63

12

51

14

37

18

19

Cumulative

Rotorua

Timaru

Name

Bike

Town

Total

Round 2

Round 1

1

Hamish Harwood

KTM250

Takaka

280

72

208

66

142

67

75

2

Dylan Walsh

YZ250F

Christchurch

264

67

197

75

122

58

64

3

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YZ250F

Waitakere

207

54

153

47

106

52

54

4

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Husqvarna 250F

Reporoa

193

60

133

60

73

15

58

5

Logan Blackburn

KTM250F

Te Puke

177

43

134

45

89

45

44

6

Kaleb Barham

Husqvarna 250F

Australia

176

42

134

38

96

46

50

7

Trent Collins

CR250F

Ohaupo

161

41

120

48

72

37

35

8

Benjamin Broad

KX250F

Ngatea

125

32

93

40

53

40

13

9

Blake Gillard

KTM

Mt Maunganui

110

42

68

41

27

27

0

10

Josh Tredinnick

KX250F

Tauranga

109

27

82

24

58

32

26

11

Tyler Steiner

KX250F

Te Puke

85.052

12

73.052

32

41.052

13.052

28

12

Sam Greenslade

KTM

Coatesville

85

29

56

25

31

31

0

13

Josiah Natzke

KTM

Hamilton

69

0

69

0

69

69

0

14

Reece Lister

KTM250F

Hawkes Bay

64

8

56

15

41

22

19

15

Jacob Steel

CR250F

Te Awamutu

56.055

13

43.055

21

22.055

15

7.055

MX2

90

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$169

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$169

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$159

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MATT BLACK

$159 .00

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