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Earlier this year at the Osaka Motorcycle Show, Honda pulled the wraps off its CB1000F Concept. Despite the “concept” la...
23/07/2025

Earlier this year at the Osaka Motorcycle Show, Honda pulled the wraps off its CB1000F Concept. Despite the “concept” label, it was apparent that this bike was much more than a design study—it was a production-intent model poised to enter showrooms. Now, Honda is set to unveil a second iteration, the CB1000F SE Concept, at the Suzuka 8-Hour endurance race on August 1.

More details here: https://www.brm.co.nz/new-honda-cb1000f-se-teased-launch-next-month/

Or head to the BRM site for more!

Ladies who ride: this one’s for you.We gear up with the Ixon Balder Lady Jacket – built for serious adventure or day-to-...
23/07/2025

Ladies who ride: this one’s for you.
We gear up with the Ixon Balder Lady Jacket – built for serious adventure or day-to-day riding, and actually designed to fit women who ride, not just the pillion seat.

🛡️ Weatherproof ✔️
💨 Breathable ✔️
🧍‍♀️ Adventure fit that actually works ✔️

Full review now live!
👉 https://www.brm.co.nz/ixon-balder-lady-jacket-review-female-adventure/
Forbes & Davies IXON

The IXON Balder jacket is an all-season adventure-style jacket cut to fit a female rider, with a breathable waterproof membrane and removable thermal liner.

🔥 New for 2025: BMW F900R & F900XR 🔥Sharper. Smarter. Stronger.BRM headed to the launch of the updated F900 twins for a ...
22/07/2025

🔥 New for 2025: BMW F900R & F900XR 🔥
Sharper. Smarter. Stronger.
BRM headed to the launch of the updated F900 twins for a proper ride and break down what’s changed – and why it matters.
With the R order-only for NZ, it's the XR that's going to be the popular choice for a quality Kiwi backroad blaster and long-distance hustler.

📲 Read the full review here:
👉 https://www.brm.co.nz/2025-bmw-f900r-f900xr-review-full-specs-upgrades-and-riding-impressions/

BMW Motorrad BMW Motorrad New Zealand

Updates for BMW's road-friendly F900 models include increased specs and reduced weight, while power remains unchanged–yet they are still great road bikes.

Piaggio has filed a new trademark for what will be the fifth limited-edition Aprilia X model – the X GP – following the ...
20/07/2025

Piaggio has filed a new trademark for what will be the fifth limited-edition Aprilia X model – the X GP – following the RSV4 X ex3ma, which sold out all 30 units in just 76 days.

The ex3ma was heavily inspired by MotoGP, with tech straight from the brand’s factory racing program. And now, Aprilia’s pushing the limits again. The upcoming X GP is expected to be the most extreme version of the RSV4 yet.

Fulle details here or in the link in bio! https://www.brm.co.nz/new-aprilia-x-gp-trademark-hints-at-most-extreme-rsv4-yet/

LiveWire, Harley-Davidson’s all-electric spin-off brand, has revealed two fresh electric motorcycle concepts during the ...
20/07/2025

LiveWire, Harley-Davidson’s all-electric spin-off brand, has revealed two fresh electric motorcycle concepts during the Harley-Davidson Homecoming event in Wisconsin, USA. These upcoming bikes promise to expand LiveWire’s reach into more accessible, lightweight territory—targeting riders looking for agility, simplicity, and fun in compact electric packages.

Though detailed specifications remain under wraps, LiveWire has confirmed that both prototypes are built to be 125cc-equivalent in terms of performance.

One model is street-focused—designed for urban mobility and beginner-friendly riding—while the other leans into off-road and trail use, offering a more rugged experience.

Read more through the link in bio or head to the BRM site! https://www.brm.co.nz/harley-davidson-unveils-two-new-livewire-concepts/

LiveWire, Harley-Davidson ’s all-electric spin-off brand, has revealed two electric concepts during the Harley-Davidson Homecoming event in Wisconsin, USA.

A legendary name from Norton’s rich past is poised to make a comeback. Recent regulatory filings in international market...
20/07/2025

A legendary name from Norton’s rich past is poised to make a comeback. Recent regulatory filings in international markets suggest that the British motorcycle marque, now owned by TVS Motor Company, is preparing to launch a new motorcycle called the Norton Electra, possibly by late 2025 or early 2026.

The Electra name first appeared in the 1960s as part of Norton’s mid-capacity lineup, alongside the Jubilee (250cc, 16bhp) and Navigator (350cc, 22bhp) models. Though details remain under wraps, the revived Electra could signal a return to this segment, especially as Norton continues its strategy of resurrecting heritage names for modern models.

Full details here on the BRM site!

Norton has filed for the Electra name in international markets, hinting that the iconic name could make a comeback, possibly as a small-capacity motorcycle.

In the world of factory custom builds, there are concept bikes… and then there’s the BMW Titan. Born from the imaginatio...
20/07/2025

In the world of factory custom builds, there are concept bikes… and then there’s the BMW Titan. Born from the imagination of a small team within BMW Motorrad, this sprint-focused beast takes the newly launched BMW R1300R and transforms it into an unapologetically aggressive dragster built for straight-line speed.

The Titan wasn’t created for showrooms or press launches. Instead, it’s a pure passion build, designed in BMW's Berlin facility by a tight-knit group of engineers and designers. Their brief? There wasn’t one. Just build something fast, ferocious, and completely unbound by the typical constraints of production engineering. The result is a motorcycle that looks like it clawed its way out of a wind tunnel and onto a drag strip.

More details here:https://www.brm.co.nz/new-bmw-r1300r-based-titan-concept-revealed/ or head to the BRM site!

Jorge Martin to stay with Aprilia for 2026!
17/07/2025

Jorge Martin to stay with Aprilia for 2026!

The reigning Champion speaks ahead of his long-awaited comeback from injury, opening up on the recovery and his future with Aprilia

Honda is doubling down on its semi-automated clutch innovation with the confirmation that both the CL250 and Rebel 250 w...
17/07/2025

Honda is doubling down on its semi-automated clutch innovation with the confirmation that both the CL250 and Rebel 250 will receive E-Clutch variants this year. Though these models aren’t currently part of the New Zealand or Australian lineup, the move highlights Honda’s confidence in its gear-shifting technology and signals where entry-level motorcycling may be headed.

Full details here https://www.brm.co.nz/honda-rebel-250-and-cl250-to-get-new-e-clutch-option-soon/ or head to the BRM site!

CFMoto has updated their minibike, the XO Papio Racer for 2025, with cosmetic changes that make it look cooler than befo...
17/07/2025

CFMoto has updated their minibike, the XO Papio Racer for 2025, with cosmetic changes that make it look cooler than before.

The new Papio Racer adorns a sort of mini sportsbiike styling with the twin headlamps and nose cowl signature of the current model. It also comes with a pill-shaped addition to its bodywork that is similar to the first-gen Suzuki GSX-R750.

More details here: https://www.brm.co.nz/new-cfmoto-papio-racer-unveiled/

or head to the link in bio!

Loads of bargains to be had at Boyd Motorcycles till 3pm Saturday!The weather looks to be coming right, so get down to t...
17/07/2025

Loads of bargains to be had at Boyd Motorcycles till 3pm Saturday!
The weather looks to be coming right, so get down to the Tron and check out the deals!

Whites Powersports Boyd Motorcycles

Its Bonaza Time
So Join us till 3pm Saturday 19th July
For the biggest Motorcycle Gear sale of the year!

For the best deals make sure to come in-store
If you can’t make it, we will have a wide range of deals online too!
https://www.boydmotorcycles.co.nz/

BMW Motorrad unveiled the F450 GS at last year’s EICMA in Italy, taking the motorcycle industry by storm in a space that...
16/07/2025

BMW Motorrad unveiled the F450 GS at last year’s EICMA in Italy, taking the motorcycle industry by storm in a space that has been gaining traction in recent years. Now, new reports suggest that the middleweight adventure motorcycle is likely to be offered in manual and semi-automatic gearbox options.

What are the new details? Head to the BRM site or click on this link to know more! https://www.brm.co.nz/new-bmw-f450-gs-to-come-with-multiple-gearbox-options/

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