Kiwi Rider

29/12/2025

75th Anniversary in 2026 , it is on like donkey kong 😎

Just confirming, you can all ignore this champion of social media and their posts, Cemetery Circuit 2026 is definitely on, we are well into planning this already - start counting down for the 75th anniversary!

10/10/2025

Honda's much-rumoured CB1000F has been revealed. Based on the Hornet platform, with a 2017-model Fireblade engine re-tuned for low-mid power, the bike has 91kW and 103Nm (130hp and 76lbft) all below 9000rpm. Throw in cool looks that ape the CB750F/CB900F of the 80s and plenty of comfort, this could be super popular. What do you think?

02/10/2025

last chance ...

All brands welcome and whatever you choose - You'll love it! 😄 Accommodation is NOT included. A shuttle service will be available to/from Victoria Avenue.

10/09/2025

Long time friend to Kiwi Rider, sidecar/outfit lover, BMW K-Series and Airhead guru, mechanic to the stars and all-round good bu**er, Michael Dobson, has passed away. We'll be raising a dram of whisky in his honour tonight. Ride Well MD.

"I have sometimes wondered what is the collective noun for a group of sidecars. I think the answer is a Circus of Sidecars.
The Circus rolls in to town, people flock around, they laugh and smile and then the circus moves on. Plus every Circus has clowns."

01/09/2025

Less than a week to go until the legendary Cold Kiwi Rally. We'll be heading along with a good crew (some gooder than others...) for the weekend.

Online entries are now closed, but you can still pay on the gate. For your $90 you'll get two nights of camping, two nights of live music, food stalls, a huge marquee/bar, free firewood and braziers, free coffee/tea/hot water, proper flush toilets, and... heaps of entertainment. Head along to coldkiwi.co.nz for more info.

Come along and say hi, we might even buy you a beer. Unlikely, but you never know. See you there!

This article was from last year, have a read to see what's in store.

Testing Suzuki's completely updated DR-Z4S, upgrading CFMOTO's 450MT IBEX for serious adventure riding in New Zealand's South Island, treat yourself for Fathers' Day and get your Cold Kiwi on, Suzuki's 250SX V-Strom as a small-bore adv, KTM updates the 690 Enduro R and also makes a clean/green 300EX...

23/07/2025

Hey team, the updated Rules & Regulations for the 2025 Suzuki International Series are now up on our website. We’ve made a few adjustments, so make sure you take a look. Based on the rider feedback we received, we are keeping the format similar to last year for Taupo & Manfeild, so that’s practice/qualifying and 1 sprint race on Saturday - Sunday 2 longer races. We will not be running the morning scrub session, rather a 2 lap warm up for the first round of racing on Sunday.

What’s New:
We’re introducing a Formula 1 – 2019 & earlier sub-class. These bikes will race with the main F1 field but score separate points and compete for their own championship trophy. We know there’s a lot of bikes out there itching to get back on track, so let’s see them.

This year as per MNZ requirements, machine examination is required at all 3 rounds, so please plan accordingly.

We’ll also be monitoring lap times more closely in Formula Sport, so if you normally race in that class, please read the updated criteria so everyone knows where they stand.

Series Classes:
Formula 1 / Superbikes
Formula 2 / Supersport
Formula 3
Formula Sport (Junior & Senior)
SuperMoto NZ Championships
Pre ‘89/95 Post Classics (Junior & Senior)
Formula 1 & Formula 2 Modern Sidecars
Supersport 300
Adventure Bikes (21” front wheel required)

Cemetery Circuit only:
Pre ‘82 Sidecars
Classic Solos Pre ‘72

Again we’ll be running the NZ TT Titles at Cemetery Circuit for: F1, F2, F3 & Formula Sport Jnr/Snr

Our goal is to accommodate as many riders as possible, but we need your support, so classes with low entry numbers may not run, so get your plans in place. Entries will be open early August.

We can’t wait to see you all on the grid this December!