THE BURT MUNRO CHALLENGE IS A MUST-SEE EVENT|

The Burt Munro Challenge is an iconic must-see or must-do event, a week-long spectacle that transcends the various codes and branches of motorcycling and now celebrates its 16th year in 2023.

It skipped a beat last year, cancelled due to restrictions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic – and that was the first time the Burt Munro Challenge has been cancelled since it began in 2006 – but it has certainly bounced back, with the action so far proving to be another truly momentous festival of motorcycling.

New Zealanders are highly regarded for their “can do” attitude and that characteristic, along with widespread general sporting prowess and a mighty mix of bravery and bravado, are at the root of what the world-famous Burt Munro Challenge is all about.

It is that indefatigable fighting spirit, coupled with the Kiwi number eight wire ingenuity that has made the man the event is named after – legendary Southland bike racer Burt Munro – and of course the event itself, so appealing to domestic and international motorcycle enthusiasts alike.

Today we offer you a small selection of photos taken at the events that have been run already.

Check back here in the coming days when we will give you a more comprehensive run-down of what transpired at the Burt Munro Challenge in 2023.

© Words and photos by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ

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