Bike Rider Magazine

ASTON MARTIN HAS BUILT A ROAD BIKE…

Yes, THAT Aston Martin.

After creating a pair of track-only superbikes with Brough Superior, the British supercar maker has now turned its attention to something you can actually ride on the road.

It’s exotic, powered by a 1,083cc V-twin and has a titanium frame weighing just 5kg. And they’re only making 300 of them. 👀

But is this one of the coolest motorcycles we’ve seen this year – or has Aston Martin gone too far?

Take a closer look: https://www.brm.co.nz/aston-martin-and-brough-superior-launch-first-road-legal-motorcycle/

Aston Martin and Brough Superior Launch First Road-Legal Motorcycle - Bike Rider Magazine Aston Martin and Brough Superior have expanded their collaboration with the launch of the AMB 002 Roadster, their first-ever road-legal motorcycle.

🇮🇹 239HP. $83,093. AND A 16,000RPM REDLINE.

The Ducati Panigale V4 R is about as close as you can get to a World Superbike with a number plate.

But what’s an $83k homologation special actually like to ride if you’re not a WorldSBK racer?

Adam Child unleashed one at Donington Park to find out.

Read the full BRM review. Link in comments.

Ducati Australia & New Zealand

🇮🇹 239HP. $83,093. AND A 16,000RPM REDLINE.

The Ducati Panigale V4 R is about as close as you can get to a World Superbike with a number plate.

But what’s an $83k homologation special actually like to ride if you’re not a WorldSBK racer?

Adam Child unleashed one at Donington Park to find out.

Read the full BRM review: https://www.brm.co.nz/2026-ducati-panigale-v4-r-review/

Ducati Australia & New Zealand

NEW GEAR FOR KIWI RIDERS

There’s a new name in NZ motorcycle gear, and Motorcycle Outfitters has arrived with some pretty interesting kit.

There are new Caberg helmets covering everything from affordable road lids to serious FIM-homologated race gear, adventure options such as the Tanami, plus Polish motorcycle apparel brand SECA now available to Kiwi riders.

We take a look at what’s new 👇

https://www.brm.co.nz/motorcycle-outfitters-new-motorcycle-gear-nz/

🏍️ WOULD YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO?

You’ve just had a accident involving another vehicle. Adrenaline is pumping, your bike’s damaged and suddenly you’re supposed to remember what details to collect and which photos you need.

There’s now a free app designed to walk you through it step by step – and you DON’T need to be a Star Insure customer to use it.

It’s one of those apps you might be very glad you downloaded.

👇 Here’s how it works.

Crash Course in Calm: Would You Know What To Do After A Motorcycle Crash? Star Insure has launched a free accident app that guides NZ motorists through what to do, record and photograph following a road accident.

WHAT’S SLOAN FROST UP TO NOW?

The former NZ Superbike champion is back on a GSX-R1000 – but racing it is only part of the story.

Sloan has also been helping develop NZ’s next generation, recently travelling to China to coach nine-year-old James Drought as he took on some of the world’s best young racers.

We caught up with Sloan at Hampton Downs to talk coaching kids, getting more young Kiwis racing, building a competitive Superbike without spending a fortune – and why he’s not ready to see NZ’s big-bike racing disappear.

And apparently, he might have another 15 years of racing left in him yet… 👀

👇 Full interview in the comments.

Suzuki NZ Suzuki Motorcycles NZ

Pretty cool 😎

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NEW GEAR FOR KIWI RIDERS

There’s a new name in NZ motorcycle gear, and Motorcycle Outfitters has arrived with some pretty interesting kit.

There are new Caberg helmets covering everything from affordable road lids to serious FIM-homologated race gear, adventure options such as the Tanami, plus Polish motorcycle apparel brand SECA now available to Kiwi riders.

We take a look at what’s new 👇

🔗 Link in comments