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Eicma is the motorcycling industry's biggest trade show, where manufacturers like to look good by showing off their biggest and best concepts and new bikes for the new year.

In Episode 40 of the Kiwi Rider Podcast, we’re trackside at Hampton Downs for the thrilling New Zealand launch of the Aprilia RS457! Join us as we dive into the action, catching up with riders, chatting with dealers, and soaking in the excitement of a free track day for Aprilia fans. From first impressions of the RS457 to the pulse of the crowd, we’ve got you covered with everything from this unforgettable day. Tune in for the latest in Kiwi motorcycling!

Join Ray Heron as he chats with Callum Blackmore from Small Bike Stuff about the bold and futuristic Italjet Dragster 200. In this episode, they dive into what makes the Dragster a head-turner on city streets, its unique design, and how it holds up against other scooters in the 200cc class. From performance to style, Callum shares his insights and experience, while Ray adds his own take on what makes this urban machine a standout. Whether you’re a scooter enthusiast or just curious about the latest in two-wheel innovation, this is one conversation you won’t want to miss!

In Episode 35 of the Kiwi Rider Podcast, we take the Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro for a spin! This week, we dive into the ins and outs of Triumph’s flagship adventure bike, testing its off-road capabilities, comfort, and tech features. Whether you’re into rugged trails or long-distance touring, the Tiger 1200 Rally Pro promises to deliver. Tune in as we break down our riding experience, talk about the bike’s standout features, and see how it stacks up in the world of adventure motorcycles!

In this episode, Ray Heron sits down with Carrey Griffiths to dive into a hot topic for Kiwi motorcyclists—ACC and its funding model. With whispers about a potential hike in the ACC component of motorcycle registration, Carrey breaks down how ACC is funded, why motorcycle regos might be affected, and what it means for riders across New Zealand. Whether you're a weekend warrior or daily commuter, this episode gives you the insights you need to stay ahead of any changes coming your way.

Join Mat and Ray this week, as they breakdown the middleweight learner class, and talk about the new Triumph 400s and Daytona.

Join us for the CFMOTO 450MT launch, where we get to ride the bike for the first time.

In this week's show, Ray hits the Sand Country Run on the Beta RR 430 and a Sunday Morning Bikers breakfast.

Ray went for a ride with Mark and Simon, and talked tyre changing, and electric bikes.

Introducing our new long term test bike, the Suzuki GSX-8S.

With Harley-Davidson's latest bike announcement, we're starting to winder if the Bar and Shield is ever going to stop looking backwards? Let's discuss.

This week we catch up with Logan, a budding film maker and motorcycle enthusiast about what he's been doing both on YouTube and on his motorcycle adventures.

In this week's show, we investigate a new tool that may or may not help with tyre changing.

In this week's show, we bring you an update on the latest news from the motorcycling world. As well as a first look at a new Quadlock and budget Bluetooth intercom.

In this week's show, we continue living vicariously through our real Kiwi Riders. Keiran Mair has been doing great things on track around NZ during the International Suzuki Series, and NZSBK. He is certainly a name to watch in the future. 

In this week's show, we continue catching up with some of our regulars about their summer roadies... This week it's Paul Kane.

In this week's show, Ray catches up with Ben Wilkins, Editor of Kiwi Rider magazine to hear all about his summer riding adventures.

Make time for your health before it makes you make time for it.

In this week's show: Triumph reveals the new Daytona 660 Triumph Street Triple put head to head with the Speed Triple BMW R1300GS scales volcano And the Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR is not as bad as the internet would have you believe

We're back for 2024! In this week's show: Ray's blue blood is bleaching. Suzuki International Series and Cemetry Circuit wrap up. Price announced for new Himalayan.

This week Ray and Mat wrap up what a year it's been.

Thanks for joining us in 2023, and keep an eye out in 2024 for all new episodes of Kiwi Rider Podcast.

In this week's episode, Ray speaks with Kate and Nicky, two of the most active adventure riding ladies we know about what got them into it, what they ride and what makes them tick.

In this week's show, we break it down point for point, which is the better intercom? Cardo's Packtalk Edge, or Sena's 5s

In this week's show, We hear from Todd Sutherland, and his experience at Berm Buster back in October. Also Ray has a new helmet, coms kit and it has a few nifty tricks.

In this week's show we bring you the top 5 most exciting motorcycles from EICMA 2023, and Jock's thoughts after riding the CFMoto 800MT from Kiwi Rider Magazine Nov 2023 Vol:1 Catch all the pictures and full specs at kiwirider.co.nz

In this week's show we catch up with Mat, following his bucket-list trip riding the new Himalayan in the Himalayas! We also wrap up all the new bikes from EICMA 2023.

In this week's show we bring you Jock and Troy's thoughts on the Norden 901 Explorer as found in Kiwi Rider Magazine here - https://www.kiwirider.co.nz/mag/0224543001697495954/p44

This week we bring you some of the characters from the GS Rallye 20923 held near Rotorua.

In this week's show, we hear why motorcyclists really crash on our roads, from a man who has seen it first hand. Sgt. Peter Sowter is part of the serious crash unit with NZ Police, and has the inside word on what really causes us to crash.