Tested | 1 Tonne Apex Touring Suit | 3 Month Update
Time for an update. When I last wrote about my 1 Tonne Apex Adventure suit, I has done a fair bit of commuting and was about to embark on a 3 day trip
Raymond Heron
2020 Suzuki VStrom 1050XT
I'm going to start by saying, this bike, for me, was a massive surprise. I think maybe because they have always been around. This as far as I can tell is
Woodville Lions Coast To Coast Ride Postponed
The Woodville Lions Coast to Coast sponsored by Suzuki is a staple of the early summer riding season. Starting in Himatangi on the West coast of the lower North Island, heading through Palmerston
Tested | Cardo Packtalk Bold
Better late than never, right? Riding and testing for this story was originally set to take place during the NZ Harley-Davidson Pan America launch around the upper south island back in July. So
Tested | Kriega US-20 Pack
Looking for a pack that you can sling over any bike? or even your shoulder? Kriega's US-20 pack might just be the answer. Ok, picture this, it's late in
KRP 2021 | E44 | Top of the South | Day1
Here it is! Part 1 of our Labour Weekend ride, on the brand new Harley-Davidson Pan America, and the Suzuki V-Strom 1050XT. Thanks very much to: Motogear.nz - Motogear.co.nz Whites
Labour Weekend 2021 - Top Of The South.
The Molesworth Station road is a stunning piece of NZ. It's only open for a few months of the year, from Labour weekend to around Easter. I and a mate (Todd)
Rotary in a motorcycle!?
Yeah, I know! crazy right? If you're like me and thought the days of the rotary engine had died out with Mazda's legendary RX line of the '90s,
Motorcycle Awareness Month | Week 4 | Dave Moss (Video)
It's Motorcycle Awareness Month in New Zealand, and this week, Ray talks with suspension and bike tuning wizard Dave Moss from Davemosstuning.com
KRP 2021 | E43 | Motorcycle Awareness Month Week4
It's week 4 of Motorcycle Awareness Month, and this week we're talking Bike checks, setup, and maintenance. And there's no one better to talk to than Dave
KRP 2021 | E42 | Motorcycle Awareness Month Week 3
It's week 3 of Motorcycle Awareness Month, and this week Ray catches up with Dr Chris Hurren from Deakin University about MotoCAP, and how they test the gear we wear. How
KRP 2021 | E41 | Motorcycle Awareness Month Week 2
Continuing with Motorcycle Awareness Month, this week we catch up with motorcycle racer Avalon Biddle, another MAM Ambassador, and talk about how important it is to keep your skills sharp. Also, Mathieu Day-Gillett
Husqvarna Norden 901 announced, FINALLY!
This story has been ported through from OnThrottle.co.nz Husqvarna's long-awaited Norden 901 adventure travel model has finally been revealed in full. Husqvarna Motorcycles Australia has confirmed the Norden 901
Motorcycle Extravaganza gets new title sponsor
The Star Insure Motofest comes to Hampton Downs in March 2022 New Zealand's biggest motorcycle circuit racing event at Hampton Downs will have a new sponsor for the event in March
Installed | Ventura Evo Luggage Rack
When we first heard we had secured the Suzuki VStrom 1050XT for our trip down the Molesworth Station road, I started thinking about logistics, and the very first thing on the list to
LAMS bikes are the best commuter bikes, end of story.
Over the last 18 months, I have been fortunate enough to ride a number of different bikes, and being a commuter 5 days a week, I have been able to test them all
First Ride | 2020 Suzuki VStrom 1050XT (Video)
Ray Heron has been out on the Suzuki VStrom 1050XT, and now shares his first thoughts.
Tested | Macna Exile Gloves
Back at the start of winter, I was faced with 2 options. Either get better gloves or get heated grips. I expected I would end up needing both. I'm used to
Got the Harley, now look the part.
It's one thing to be riding the brand new Harley-Davidson Pan America, but it's an entirely different thing to live the lifestyle. If you want to convince people you
Tested | 1Tonne Apex Adventure Suit | 1 Month Update
In mid-September2021, I got in touch with Nathan at 1Tonne, keen to find out a little more about the 1 Tonne brand and the gear they sell. Nathan agreed to send me a