October 2013 Kiwi Rider by KIWI RIDER MAGAZINE

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TASTY TRACK TREATS!!

YAMAHA’S NEW YZ450F

APRILIA RSV4 FACTORY AND TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 R

+ PLUS TESTED: KTM 300 EXC & XC // SUZUKI HAYABUSA // HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200 CUSTOM //SYM 150 JET SCOOTER// ADVENTURE: FROM MT TARANAKI TO MAGADAN PT 2 //BMW R 1200 GS// COMPETITION: MINI TT CHAMPS// DEAD TOAD//KIDS TRIALS BIKES SPECIAL KR Cover Oct 2013_Final Rev.indd 1

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Contents

October 2013

So many races, so many highlights……Andrew Stroud has enjoyed an unparalleled career on both the international and domestic scenes. His, indeed, will be big boots to fill!

The Gunbarrel Highway is one of Australia’s roughest and most isolated roads…and Robbie Crickett decided it was high time he ticked it off his ‘ridden’ list.

Andrew Stroud retires

TEST APRILIA RSV4 Does racing really improve the breed? We took the latest ABSequipped version of Aprilia’s RSV4 to Taupo’s Ricoh Motorsport to find out.

TEST SUZUKI HAYABUSA Refined is hardly a word you associate with 300km/h plus performance. Which is why Suzuki’s Hayabusa remains such an appealing prospect.

TEST TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 R There’s some serious engineering and riding talent behind Triumph’s latest Daytona 675 R. KR tester Rodney O’Connor has the story.

TEST H-D SPORTSTER 1200 CUSTOM

ADVENTURE THE GUNBARREL HIGHWAY

TEST BMW R 1200 GS With an air-cooled GS Adventure model of his own, Racing Dave was the perfect person to give the new liquid-cooled ’13 model its first local test.

LAUNCH 2014 YAMAHA YZ450F Last month we told you all about Yamaha’s all new YZ450F. This month we publish tester Jock McLauchlan’s riding impressions from the official launch.

LAUNCH 2014 KAWASAKI KX450 & 250F The 40th anniversary of Kawasaki’s KX range sees the 450 and 250F models at the top of their game.

COMPARO KTM 300 EXC & KTM 300 XC

Like the low-tech Custom look but still want factory reliability? Check out Harley-Davidson’s latest 1200 Sportster

In his search for the ultimate extreme enduro all-rounder Chris Birch is now swapping between two quite different 300cc 2-stroke models, the PDS rear end 300 EXC and linkage-equipped 300 XC.

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Scooters make it beaut to commute. Take the SYM Jet4 150, the latest funky little 4-stroke from Taiwanese manufacturer SYM

KR Kids tester Liam Draper is one of the country’s top young Trials riders. Here he tells us a bit about the bike he currently rides, a Beta Evo 125, and where his career is at.

TEST SYM JET4 150

KIDS TEST BETA EVO 125

Turkey to the ‘Stans

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Last month Inglewood adventure rider Cheryl Burt introduced herself and the epic London to Magadan (Siberia) ride she and husband Geoff recently completed. This month they leave Istanbul bound for Russia...

Keen young (and not so young) Kiwi kids are going to love the new TXTe electrically-powered trials bikes from Gas Gas. Todd S. explains why.

KIDS TEST GAS GAS TXT E8 & E12

KIWI RIDER

Regulars road 11 road news

Aussies line up for Sheene meeting, H-D unveils 2014 line-upa nd China prepares for motorcycle expo.

49 Nostalgia trip

First word Ross MacKay

When word of a ‘motorbike museum near Methven’ reached Racing Dave he saddled up to take a look.

50 Riding tips

Beginner’s Luck

53 moroney

Classics The true cost

Honda’s first CB 500

57 GASTROM RIDER Schnappa Rock 59 Tech Talk

Suspension part two

61 Road products

See it, want it, must have it

regulars dirt 83 Dirt news

High Country Trail update, 2013 KTM NZ Mini Nationals, Yamaha Great Northern Safari 2014 and Polaris makes history

90 Competition: Mini TT Champs

This year’s New Zealand TT Championship meeting saw a number of first-time winners, one of them a former World MX champion

105 dirt products

See it, want it, must have it

109 Chris Birch Coaching

Want to be a better off-road rider? Then one of Kiwi extreme enduro star Chris Birch’s coaching clinics would be a good place to start.

114 KR Kids

We test the Beta Evo 125 trials bike and Gas Gas TXT E8 & E12 electric bikes

118 Looking back

Five, ten and 20 years ago

119 bike Mart

Bikes for sale

123 Events calendar 126 Repsol results

MotoGP World Championship, World Superbike Championship and AMA Pro Motocross

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What goes round It’s a funny old world we live in. Let me give you an example. More years ago than I care to remember we slapped a set of adventure knobbies on Kawasaki’s then new W 650 and dispatched stunt man Stretch and shooter Osborne to a gravel forestry road near the office for a cover shoot which we loved, Kawasaki was not particularly happy with, and – from the feedback we got at the time – had most readers wondering what we were thinking… The idea – and yes, I know, that if you have to explain a photo with words you’re missing the point but bear with me here – was to re-create a true mid-capacity all-rounder, the kind of bike our fathers might have ridden in the late ‘50s and/or early to mid 1960s, on tarseal, gravel and the odd paper or fire-road. TIMES PAST At the time – and this was pre reborn Bonneville remember – the W 650 was the only retro-style mid-size twin on the market and – from memory – it handled well enough on gravel on its standard road tyres and positively brilliantly on the adventure knobs. The problem was…nobody else seemed to get what we were trying to do….which makes it all the more galling these days when every time I click on YouTube to check out the latest bike vids all I see are chopped up/down late model Triumph Scramblers or Bonnevilles fitted with – you guessed it – adventure knobbies. And if you don’t believe me, or you are way behind the times, check out www.youtube.com/ watch?v=XgbXb1YYCIM. What’s happening, in a nutshell is that the latest generation of

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bike buyers, is looking back rather than forward. In much the same way their forebears did immediately after World War 11. BOBBER STYLE Then, as now, times – economically-speaking – were tight and pre-war or army surplus Indians and HarleyDavidsons were bought cheap then personalised in what we know now as the back-to-basics ‘Bobber’ style. It’s no secret that HarleyDavidson design guru Willie G based the renaissance of the ‘family business’ on the look and feel of these customised bikes. And, as I found out when talking recently to custom scene aficionado Chris Hunter (of which more next month) the pattern is being repeated. Not just in the United States either. WHEELS & WAVES At the recent Wheels and Waves gathering (a sort of Sweetwaters or Burning Man-type festival of all things, custom and café) in Biarritz, France, Chris reports spotting a who’s who of European industry design talent. What they are going to produce over the next three or four years is anyone’s guess. But the trends are there for all to see. Bikes are no longer all about speed. Nor technology. There’s also a strong social element to the new scene. And perhaps best of all the battle lines that have existed between pure road and pure off-road bikes for so long are finally being blurred, opening the way for, let’s see…how about a light, nimble all-rounder, one powered by a mid-size parallel twin engine, and with a distinct retro look… ■

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New products / Road

HJC RPHA10 Plus Zappy graphics Distributor: Darbi Accessories

RST Tourmaster jacket

Larry Pegram is a long time AMA racer and this latest Zappy graphic has been produced by HJC in his honour. The new RPHA10 Plus has a wider eye port than the previous model but still retains its lightness and strength.

Distributor: Nationwide Accessories $249 The RST Tourmaster is the entrylevel textile touring jacket in the RST collection. Packed with features to keep you riding all day long the Tourmaster has everything you need to put the miles behind you, even in the toughest conditions! Sizes available are SM/40 – 5XL/54, the colour? Black!

AGV Pista GP helmet

$1599 Distributor: Nationwide Accessories AGV has revolutionised the helmet design process through the use of Reverse Engineering. For the first time, Pista GP, Corsa and GT Veloce have been developed from the head to the shell…which is made of carbonfibre and now available in four different sizes each complete with AGV’s IVS (Integrated Ventilation System), fully removable and breathable Lycra® micro-porous lining, a flat, pinlock-ready non-scratch XQRS (Extra Quick Release System) mounted visor and Double-D chin strap. Sizes are XS/54 – 2XL/64, the colour AGV’s Project 46 graphics.

Bagster Cyclone backpack $169 Distributor: Forbes & Davies

Anatomically designed to offer greater support and comfort for on-bike use, the Cyclone from French soft luggage masters Bagster, is big enough (without being oversized) to carry plenty of gear for a weekend escape and has a clever front pocket which can be unfolded to carry a helmet and a rain cover.

HJC RPHA MAX Linea Bull-It Laser4 carbon jeans $179 Distributor: Forbes & Davies Bull-It Laser4 jeans are made with a traditional 12oz 5 pocket Jet Black twill and feature Bull-It’s proven CE EN 13595-1 approved Laser4 Covec™ liner which is five times stronger than steel and much stronger than Kevlar. This unique cut-resistant liner also maintains its abrasion resistance when wet. Protection is further enhanced with high-strength Vectran® stitching, while there are hip and knee pockets to add optional CE armour. The new Laser4 Carbon comes in both short and standard leg options in men’s (28-44” waist) and ladies (6-22) sizes.

$799 Distributor: Darbi Accessories

HJC’s popular RPHA MAX flip-up helmet is now available in a new graphic finish. Check it out at your local HJC stockist now.

Oxford Strap-Nav Spidi Urban gloves $139 Distributed by Eurobike Wholesale This is a lined leather summer glove that features polyurethane knuckle protection and reinforcement on palm and side of the hand. Check them out at www.eurobike.co.nz.

Oxford universal bar end mirrors

$49.95 pair Distributor: Northern Accessories

Oxford Bar End Mirrors include fittings to suit standard 7/8” diameter bars. Simply replace your bar end weights with these 68mm diameter mirrors available in either black or anodised aluminium (silver).

Oxford Strap-Navs fix to motorcycles using two velcro straps which can be adapted to any type of handlebar and can fit any car or motorcycle-specific Sat-Nav device measuring up to 145mm wide x 95mm high x 30mm deep. Comes complete with a concealed power outlet for routing power cable/ headphones.

Ventura Ventus Sport-Pack 111 $99.90 Distributor: Dold Industries

Ipone Scoot City Synthesis (2-stroke)

$25/1L $39/2L Distributor: Nationwide Accessories Scoot City is Ipone’s best engine oil for 2-stroke scooters preventing fouling of the engine and the exhaust and gentle on catalytic converter.

$59.95 Distributor: Northern Accessories

Rjays Powertector back protector $119 Distributor: Northern Accessories

This full-length – neck to tailbone – back protector from RJays is CE-approved, foldable (can fit into a backpack), has a double tension kidney belt for extra support and is available in three sizes, S: 162-172cm tall, M: 172-185cm and L:185cm upwards.

AGV K3 Rossi Icon

The P1310 Sport-Pack III is the third (and latest) in the new range of Ventus packs. Like the Mistral and Bora, the Sport-Pack III incorporates semi-hard moulded panels for the base and the lid and additional stiffening in the sides. Designed to be used with the Ventura Sport-Rack, the 10L capacity Sport-Pack 111 has a moulded lid and base with reinforced sides and comes complete with a carry handle and detachable shoulder straps. Check it out at www.dold.co.nz.

$369 Distributor: Nationwide Accessories GP-Tech lines and Valentino Rossi Replica helmet graphics make this the ideal helmet for young riders and fans of the racing world. The only full-face thermoplastic model in the AGV range,, the K-3 is the perfect choice for riders in search of a safe, high-quality helmet with attractive design at a modest price. Sizes are XS/54 – XXL/64, colours Rossi Icon graphics. KIWI RIDER

Nolan N20 Chopper helmet $199 Distributed by Eurobike Wholesale

CTEK battery first aid kit Normally $149.90 Now only $109.90 Distributor: Forbes & Davies The CTEK XS 0.8 battery charger offers state of the art technology and is perfect for charging smaller 12V batteries found in motorcycles, jet skis, ATVs and lawnmowers. The CTEK comfort indicator is easily mounted to a battery to let you know when the battery status decreases and needs charging. Plus you get a compact LED wind-up safety torch, a must-have for bag, pocket or glovebox.

Go back to basics with this simple open face helmet in matt black from Nolan. Features include a removable/washable interior and a microlock retention strap. Check it out at www.eurobike.co.nz.

Xtech Emergency Tyre Repair Kit Distributor: Northern Accessories $49.95 Simply a must for any motorcyclist who does not want to be stuck on the side of the road with a puncture. The Xtech emergency tyre repair kit comes with: carry bag, reamer tool, 5 x tyre plugs, rubber solution, hook tool, inflator tube, 5x 16g co2 cartridges and insulator, cutting knife and instruction manual.

Oxford Premium paddock stand

Ventura Bike-Pack system Distributor: Dold Industries Price: POA Ventura Luggage Racks are the perfect motorcycle accessories for safely securing your motorcycle luggage and are compatible with a wide range of Ventura motorbike bags and packs. The L-Brackets are individually designed and custom-made for your model bike with models now available for; KTM 1190 Adventure (2013), BMW R 1200 GS (2013 pictured), Honda CB 500F, CB 500FA, CB 500X, CB 500XA, CBR 500R, CBR 500RA (2013), Honda CRF 250L (2013), Hyosung GV 650N EFi Aquila Pro (2013) and CF Moto 650 NK (2013). For more information go to www.dold.co.nz.

Front $179 Rear $169 Distributor: Northern Accessories

Oxford’s Premium Paddock Stands (front and back available) are built tough, durable and easy-to-use making them suitable for the widest possible range of applications.

Ventura Snetterton tank-bag $119.50 Distributor: Dold Industries

Ventura’s Snetterton Tank-Bag features the company’s tried and tested four-flap design containing a suction cup in each flap which will attach to metal or plastic tanks. Manufactured from 100% waterproof fabric to keep your belongings dry the Snetterton has external pockets for a map (clear) phone, wallet, keys etc., and closed cell padding in the base as well as a carry handle, pull tags on all zips and reflective side strips. www.dold.co.nz.

NEO Jet glove

$100 Distributor: Forbes & Davies The new Jet Glove from Neo is ideal for the upcoming warmer riding season with its Aniline cowhide leather construction, light lining and venting, reinforced palm and moulded knuckle protection and double velcro fastening at wrist. Available in sizes S to 4XL.

Schuberth C3 helmet

Muc-Off Leather Cleaner & Leather Protect

Zeus 806 full-face helmet

The C3 is the latest generation of the legendary Schuberth flip-up helmet. Schuberth introduced the Concept helmet in 1999 and the C3 is one of the quietest, lightest, and smallest helmets of its kind. With its fog free Pinlock® visor and its integrated sun visor, the C3 is equipped to meet any weather conditions on the ride. Available in matt black, gloss black and gloss white.

Rejuvenate your leather with these new products from Muc-Off. Leather Cleaner will quickly and safely clean all leather, preparing the surface for protection while Leather Protect – enriched with shea butter, natural oils & beeswax – feeds the leather to keep it hydrated, supple and looking like new. Available now from Muc-Off stockists everywhere. Sold separately.

The 806 full-face helmet from Zeus features a compact and lightweight shell, sleek, noiseless and fully recessed visor, built-in internal sun visor, full ventilation system with extralarge chin intake vents and a comfort liner. Sizes are XS/54 – 2XL/64, colours gloss black and matt black and dark blue/blue, red/red, titanium/grey graphics.

$799 Distributor: Northern Accessories

$19 each Distributor: Forbes & Davies

From $169 Distributor: Nationwide Accessories

Kruiserbag saddlebags Distributor: Forbes & Davies $239 These new throw-over saddlebags from Kruiserbag, are an excellent cost-effective yet still authentic-looking option for adding luggage to your cruiser. They’re constructed from durable synthetic leather, have separate quick release buckles and plastic inner panels to help protect contents while holding the bag’s shape.

Pirelli Angel GT Distributor: Nationwide Accessories   From $205 Pirelli’s Angel GT is the ideal tyre for riders using their heavily-laden bikes for long road trips. The evolution of the Angel ST, stretching the concept of Sport Touring into Gran Turismo, the Angel GT brings the sporting attitude to a wider range of usage conditions and for longer distances. ■ KIWI RIDER

Hot products / dirt

Scott helmet bag

FFM Motopro 3 Patriot

$59.95 Distributor: Sportspro

Made from a 420D honey frame, 210DM polyester and Diamond rip-stop with neoprene inserts and in-built ventilation holes the Scott Helmet Bag will keep your off-road full-face safe on the way to and from the track.

$164 Distributor: Forbes & Davies

Maxima Castor 927 2-stroke pre-mix From $43 Distributor: Forbes & Davies

Castor 927 is a biodegradable blend of highly refined castor oil, a specially prepared synthetic and an additive system that reduces carbon and gum formation, and provides excellent rust and corrosion protection. Castor 927 also contains an exclusive additive that keeps power valves cleaner and working properly. Available in one litre bottles from your local Maxima stockist.

Scott 5 goggle case $59.95 Distributor: Sportspro

Stash and securely store up to five goggles, along with accessories like lens cleaners and spare lenses, keeping them clean and avoiding scratches.

Show your true colours with the new limited-edition FFM Motopro 3 Patriot – featuring an unmistakable Kiwi-themed design on a Matt Black (of course!) base. The Motopro 3 Patriot features a lightweight Multi Poly Tech (MPT) constructed shell, three air intakes, four separate rear exhaust vents, a wide eye port, removable and washable liner and cheek pads, fully adjustable peak with aluminium mounts, micrometric retention, and meets the ECE22.05 safety standard and is available in sizes XS to XXL.

Ipone spray cables

$23/ 400ml Distributor: Nationwide Accessories

PIRELLI Scorpion XC mid soft

From $100 Distributor: Nationwide Accessories Pirelli’s Scorpion XC Mid Soft rear knobbie offers an optimum combination of steering prevision from the front tyre and traction from the rear regardless of conditions.

Ipone Spray Cable is a mineral oil-based product specially recommended for cable maintenance and facilitates movement and increases cable life without damaging sheaths and coverings.

Ipone Katana 100% synthetic (4 stroke) 10W60

Metzeler Karoo 3

Due to its unique synthetic formula, developed specifically for highperformance off-road bikes from the likes of KTM and Husqvarna, Ipone’s Katana Off-Road 10W60 (also available in 10W50 formulation) oil retains its viscosity for longer and maintains durable protection for the engine.

Designed for riders who love adventure and off-road travel, Metzeler’s new dual-sport Karoo 3 tyres provide excellent off-road traction and on-road stability along with more mileage than its predecessor. Available in sizes to suit both light and heavy enduro bikes. See your Metzeler stockist for more details.

$35/1L $109/4L Distributor: Nationwide Accessories

From $180 Distributor: Forbes & Davies

Oakley roll-off system goggle

$259 Distributor: Northern Accessories Oakley’s new Airbrake MX goggle offers unrivalled protection, clarity, comfort and convenience thanks to its injectionmolded Plutonite® lens material with Flow-Coat Anti-Fog coating, integrated tear-off posts for mounting of optional laminated or standard tear-offs, O-Hydrolix triple-layer foam with moisture wicking polar fleece lining, dual-adjustable strap with silicone lining and fully integrated Race-Ready rolloff system with increased film height for expanded field of view in muddy conditions

Maxima Bio Wash

$18 Distributor: Forbes & Davies Maxima Bio Wash is a unique, biodegradable all-purpose cleaner tough on dirt yet gentle enough to use on delicate surfaces including paint, plastic, chrome, rubber and carbonfibre. It contains no harmful acids, CFCs or solvents and is available in one litre bottles from Maxima stockists.

Oakley roll-off kit

$59.95 Distributor: Northern Accessories Oakley roll off kits are available for four models of Oakley Goggles; Mayhem, Proven, Oframe, and XS Oframe. Each goggle specific kit features a lens, mudflap, and roll-off film canister. Just clip on and off you go. KIWI RIDER 105

MCR goggles

From $25 Distributor: Forbes & Davies

Forma Terrain TX

From $449 Distributor: Forbes & Davies

Ventura bull bars and mudflaps

The Terrain TX Boot from bootmaker Forma is constructed from a mix of leather and synthetic material for an unbeatable combination of comfort and protection. It features a special hinged ‘Stitched Flex Control System’ that provides the rider with superb feel and flexibility and is available in black in Euro sizes 42 to 47.

Distributor: Dold Industries Ltd

O’Neal tie downs

$29.95 Distributor: Northern Accessories O’Neal’s Soft Loop Tie Downs feature built in soft hook extension, 2400kgrated (4500lb) webbing, vinyl coated hooks and are available in three colours, black, red and blue.

Ventura manufactures Bull-Bars and Mudflaps for most of the latest ATVs. These products are designed primarily for agricultural/farm use but will also come in handy if your ATV is used for hunting, fishing or horticulture. Ventura also makes moulded Mudflaps which help keep the mud and dirt which is thrown around to a minimum. Available at most dealers www.dold.co.nz

MCR Goggles are an economically priced but fully-featured goggle available in frame sizes to suit the whole family – Junior, Teen and Adult. Spare lenses are available in clear and tint options and the goggles come in a range of frame colours.

Zacspeed Exotec SP3 O’Neal Toxic MX3 gearbag $99.95 Distributor: Northern Accessories

HJC CLXY Whirl graphic $129 Distributor: Darbi Accessories

With a unique (smaller) shell size HJC’s CL-XY is the perfect off-road helmet for juniors or smaller adult females. Size options are youth medium (50), large (52) or 2XL (54) and there is now a new ‘Whirl’ graphic.

Muc-Off Dry Shower

$15. Distributor: Forbes & Davies Muc-Off Dry Shower is an innovative new antibacterial bodywash formulated to gently kill odourcausing bacteria, keeping you clean and fresh when you can’t get to a shower. Dry Shower is ideal for use post exercise or when travelling so your skin is clean, odour free and moisturised.

This practical, cost-effective gearbag has one main compartment, two end boot compartments and three side pockets with mesh venting in every compartment, a detachable padded shoulder strap, heavy duty zippers and bold screened graphics

Was $395 now only $289 Distributor: Forbes & Davies Ltd The ‘EXOTEC SP3’ (Sports Pack 3 Litre) is a unique protector system, combining a strong durable Chest Protector, Backpack with removable articulated Back Protector, 3 litre Hydration System, and Tool Pack all in one comfortable modular unit. For a limited time you can now grab one for just $289 – that’s over $100 off the regular RRP. Check one out at your local dirt dealer today.

HJC CSMX Clown graphic $159 Distributor: Darbi Accessories

Want to stand out from the crowd? HJC has created an edgy new graphic for its top-selling CSMX Clown off-road helmet to do just that.

AGV MT-X helmet Distributor: Nationwide Accessories $249.00 Junior $199 The MT-X Junior helmet comes from the same lineage as AGV’s top offroad helmet, the AX-8 Evo. The MT-X Junior features a painted HIR-TH (high resistant thermoplastic) resin shell, IVS (Integrated Ventilation System) removable and washable padding and a Double-D chin strap. Sizes are SM/56 – 2XL/64. Junior: 3XS/50 – XS/54, colours, black, white, Karma Graphics (Multi) and Liberty Graphics (Red/ White/Blue),

AGV AX-8 EVO Philippaerts Italy Replica $649 Distributor: Nationwide Accessories

The AX-8 EVO is the top-of-the- range fibreglass off-road helmet from AGV fibre, created with the cooperation of the likes of MX1 World Champion David Philippaerts and FMX superstar Travis Pastrana. The composite fibre shell is available in three sizes and comes complete with AGV’s Integrated Ventilation System (IVS). It has a removable and washable (including strap padding) lining, trusty Double-D strap and is available in sizes XS/54-2XL/64. ■ KIWI RIDER 107

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to and from Chile, travelling through’ Chile, Argentina, Bolivia and Peru. Contact Rosco at rosco.adventure@gmail.com or ring 09 4068807 or 0276518885 or 02751444 1

ENDURO SEPTEMBER - 21, Yamaha Enduro Champs, enquiries Sean Clarke 0275996046 - 29, Nut Buster Hard Enduro, Canterbury, Round 1of the KTM Extreme Enduro Series). Contact: Sean Clarke 0275996046 or 07 886 5918 or email forestrailevents@xtra.co.nz NOVEMBER - 17, Riverhead 100, Auckland is Round 2 of the KTM Extreme Enduro Series. Contact: Sean Clarke 0275996046 or 07 886 5918 or email forestrailevents@ xtra.co.nz DECEMBER - 7, Tokoroa Endurocross, Tokoroa, is Round 3 of the KTM Extreme Enduro Series. Contact: Sean Clarke 0275996046 or 07 886 5918 or email forestrailevents@ xtra.co.nz

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- 4/6, Aroha Cruise In, at Te Aroha, Waikato. Annual event celebrat-

ing classic cars, bike and hot rods. Contact: Sarah Ross 0274431438 or email cruisein@ business.tearoha.com - 12, Kaikoura Lobster Run with the Kaikoura Coastal Cruisers, supper and live music included in entry fee, contact Anita 0272003313 or email kkcoastalcruisers@yahoo.co.nz - 13, WIMA’s Pink Ribbon Day Run, in support of the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation, meet 9.45 outside Wellington Motorcycles, 12 Kent Terrace, Wellington. Depart 11am sharp. Ends: Sandbar Pub, 103 Mana Esplanade, Mana, Porirua. Badges $15 includes free sausage sizzle at meet place and at end. Queries: Ph Viv 02102786480 or check out www.wima.org.nz or wellywima@gmail.com. NOVEMBER - 1/3, Mates Mayhem Rally, at Waimumu Field Days Site (10 mins from Gore), contact Stan 0272552595 or Mike 0274224458 or email matesmc@ hotmail.com DECEMBER - 6/8, Long Drop Motorcycle Rally, Duntroon Doman, Waitaki Valley, run by the Whitestone Motorcycle Touring Club, Oamaru. Enquiries to marceld@hotmail. co.nz

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“The Kawasaki Sandpit”, Woodhill Forest, Rimmers Rd entrance, SH16, Helensville. The ultimate offroad motorcycle playground. Come & ride, we are open Wednesday to Sunday 9-5pm with a late night on Thursday. Ph: 09 420 8879 or for more information go to www.thesandpit.co.nz Epic Events: Contact Gordon or Claire at directors@epicevents.co.nz September 14/15 - Suzuki Berm Buster, Wainui, Taupo October 12 - Suzuki Trail Blazer, Tahorakuri, Taupo November 2 - Acerbis 4 Hour, Crosscountry Race, Tahorakuri, Taupo KTM Winter Trail Series

13 Oct Gates open 9am. Tracks close 3pm. All rides in Woodhill Forest. Not quad suitable. Enquiries Kent 0274146122 or Steve 021943534 High Country Trail NZ

7-10 October - TransAlpine - 4 day adventure Christchurch to Blenheim via Greymouth, Reefton and Murchison 24-26 November - Down to the Burt - Fairlie to Invercargill to attend the Burt Munro Challenge Queries: contact Robbie Crickett 03 4489582 or 0274354267 or email robbie@highcountry.co.nz OCTOBER - 18, ‘Nailing the Peat’ organised by Hauraki Plains College, check out www.silver-bullet.co.nz - 26/27, Redwoods Trail Ride, at Ngatira Rd, Litchfield, forest tracks, contact Jerome 07 8833310 (w) or 07 8236681 (h), sign on from 8.30, starts at 9am, Adults $35, 12-15 $25, under 12 $10 MARCH - 24/29, Yamaha Southern Man Supertrail, 5 day ride, contact robbie Crickett 03 448 9582 or 0274 354 267 or email robbie@highcountry.co.nz

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Pts behind 26 44 70 86 110 117 121 133 151

Next rounds: Silverstone Sept 1st, Misano Sept 15th, Aragon Sept 29th

World Superbike Championship After 9 of 15 rounds 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

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