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Bikesportnz Posted on March 3, 2026 by EditorMarch 4, 2026

Honda’s Rian King (bike No.110) gets the jump out of the gate at the start of this MX2 class race at Rotorua on Saturday. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comThe latest edition of the New Zealand Motocross Championships straddled two years, kicking off in November 2025 and winding up at Rotorua on the last day of February 2026.

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Bikesportnz Posted on March 2, 2026 by EditorMarch 2, 2026

Taupo’s Wil Yeoman (KTM), always a solid performer when the going gets tough. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comThe popularity of dirt bike events run by Sean Clarke and the Forestland Motorcycle Club continues to impress and this is despite the torturous course the racers were warned to expect.

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Bikesportnz Posted on February 26, 2026 by EditorFebruary 26, 2026

Hunter Lawrence raced to victory at round seven in Arlington at the weekend.Australian Hunter Lawrence took his Honda to score his first win in the premier grade of the AMA supercross championships in Arlington at the weekend.

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Bikesportnz Posted on February 24, 2026 by EditorFebruary 24, 2026

Look out for these cross-road signs on your way to watching or participating in some fantastically entertaining dirt bike race action at Oparau this coming weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comHow busy could your weekend be? Well, the clue is that there are going to be two big events back-to-back on consecutive days.

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Bikesportnz Posted on February 16, 2026 by EditorFebruary 16, 2026

Eli Tomac (KTM) battled through the most demanding track conditions of the season to capture his third win of the championship campaign.It’s just become tighter at the top of this season’s AMA Supercross Championships after a thrilling round six of the series in Seattle at the weekend.

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Bikesportnz Posted on February 11, 2026 by EditorFebruary 13, 2026

Australian Hunter Lawrence (Honda), on top of the 450cc supercross standings in the United States. Honda’s Hunter Lawrence took over the series lead at the latest round of the AMA Supercross Championships at Glendale and the Americans must be wondering what they can do about the Aussie onslaught.

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Bikesportnz Posted on February 9, 2026 by EditorFebruary 12, 2026

Whakatane’s Mitch Rees (Honda CBR1000RR-R) proved himself unstoppable on the two vastly different race tracks he tackled during the famous Burt Munro Challenge festival week. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comBay of Plenty superbike star Mitch Rees couldn’t have scripted a better send-off ahead of his 2026 international racing campaign, delivering a flawless performance at the Burt Munro Challenge in Southland.

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Bikesportnz Posted on February 6, 2026 by EditorFebruary 6, 2026

Can you afford not to be there in Cairns in September? The 2026 MXGP of Australia in Darwin from September 18-20 will again feature the nation’s elite junior talent launching a thrilling three days of competition in the MA Motocross State Challenge.

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Bikesportnz Posted on February 4, 2026 by EditorFebruary 4, 2026

Otago’s Courtney Duncan (Kawasaki) adds incredible strength to New Zealand’s bid for 2026 Oceania Women’s Motocross honours. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comNew Zealand has named a strong team to contest the Oceania Women’s Motocross Championships in Australia next month.

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Bikesportnz Posted on February 2, 2026 by EditorFebruary 2, 2026

Lucas Coenen topped the standings as the European motocross season got underway in Italy at the weekend.Belgium’s Lucas Coenen has followed his MX2 class-winning brother Sasha Coenen’s lead with victory in the opening 450 race of the 2026 European motocross season.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 28, 2026 by EditorJanuary 28, 2026

Opotiki’s Cody Cooper (GASGAS), always a contender whenever and wherever he races. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comThe 2025-26 New Zealand Motocross Championships kicked off with two rounds in the South Island in November and fast approaching now is round three in Tauranga.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 26, 2026 by EditorJanuary 26, 2026

The 63rd annual Honda New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix at Woodville fell victim to the torrential onslaught of rain at the weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comA cancellation doesn’t happen too often, but, when it does, the Kiwi motorcycling community sits up and takes notice. The 2026 MX at Woodville was ended early and this was one of those reflective moments. 

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 25, 2026 by EditorJanuary 26, 2026

Congratulations to the mini riders and their family, friends and supporters for the endurance and perseverance they offered on Saturday!We all woke up to news this morning that the senior day for the 2026 New Zealand Grand Prix at Woodville had been cancelled due to overnight rain on an already drenched track.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 21, 2026 by EditorJanuary 21, 2026

Josiah Natzke (left) and Maximus Purvis will be going head-to-head at the Honda New Zealand Motocross GP at Woodville this weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comIt’s an incredible 18 years since these photos of then future Kiwi motocross greats Josiah Natzke and Maximus Purvis were taken at the New Zealand Mini Motocross Championships in 2008.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 20, 2026 by EditorJanuary 20, 2026

Australian hero Kyle Webster (Honda), the clear favourite to win the at 63rd annual Woodville Motocross Grand Prix this coming weekend. Here he is shown racing for Team Australia at the Motocross of Nations in The Netherlands in 2019. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comNew Zealand riders are going to have a massive fight on their hands this coming weekend if they are to have any hope of capturing the greatest motocross trophy on offer in this part of the world.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 18, 2026 by EditorJanuary 17, 2026

Kiwi Rider magazine in conjunction with BikesportNZ.comWant to know what’s happening on the motorcycling scene in New Zealand and abroad too? Well, check out the latest issue of Kiwi Rider magazine.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 17, 2026 by EditorJanuary 16, 2026

Huntly’s Josiah Natzke, sure to be one of the favourites to win at this year’s 63rd annual Honda New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix at Woodville. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comIt is just a week now until the “greatest show on turf” – the biggest dirt bike race in the Southern Hemisphere – the annual New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix at Woodville.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 16, 2026 by EditorJanuary 16, 2026

American Honda rider Skyler Howes, who won stage 11 of 13 in this year’s Dakar Rally. Honda’s Skyler Howes claimed his first-ever Dakar Rally stage victory with a commanding performance on one of the fastest tests of this year’s event.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 16, 2026 by EditorJanuary 16, 2026

Perhaps New Zealand has its own Field Of Dreams and from the Hollywood film of that name came the phrase: “Build it and they will come”.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 14, 2026 by EditorJanuary 14, 2026

A multi-time AMA supercross champion, Colorado’s Eli Tomac (KTM No.3) set himself up for another top season with victory at round one for 2026.The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team opened the 2026 AMA Supercross Championships with a pair of convincing podium performances at Anaheim 1 at the weekend.

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Bikesportnz Posted on February 7, 2025 by EditorFebruary 7, 2025

The 2025 New Zealand Superbike Championships (NZSBK) kick off in the South Island this weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comThe 2025 New Zealand Superbike Championships (NZSBK) kick off in the South Island this weekend and so will begin the intense battle to find the nation’s best motorcycle road racers.

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Bikesportnz Posted on February 6, 2025 by EditorFebruary 7, 2025

Taupo’s Wil Yeoman (KTM 300 EXC), on his way to winning the 2025 edition of the No Way In Hell extreme enduro at Oparau on Saturday. Photo by Madison Clarke.It’s tough, it’s demanding and, for so many dirt bike racers, it’s virtually impossible to finish, but that’s what the No Way In Hell extreme enduro is meant to be.

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Bikesportnz Posted on February 5, 2025 by EditorFebruary 5, 2025

Defending New Zealand cross-country champion Callum Dudson (Honda CRF450), from Rotorua, leads the way at round two of the 2025 New Zealand cross-country championships at Waituna West on Sunday. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comIt wasn’t quite the perfect start for Bay of Plenty rider Callum Dudson and his national title defence, but he’ll gladly take it.

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Bikesportnz Posted on February 4, 2025 by EditorFebruary 4, 2025

Jordan Smith records first ever win for the Triumph brand on the AMA supercross scene.The fourth round of the 2025 AMA Supercross Champs will live on as a historic moment in sport: Triumph Factory Racing won its first AMA Supercross race via a superb effort from Jordon Smith on the TF 250-X.

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Bikesportnz Posted on February 3, 2025 by EditorFebruary 3, 2025

Defending New Zealand cross-country champion Callum Dudson (Honda No.1), of Rotorua, gets the jump on the senior field at round two of the 2025 series at Waituna West on Sunday. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comAnd there we have it – after one extremely hectic weekend, New Zealand’s motorcycling community is already halfway towards discovering who will be crowned the nation’s top cross-country racers for 2025.

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Bikesportnz Posted on February 2, 2025 by EditorJanuary 31, 2025

Bay of Penty teenager Levi Townley won two classes at the Honda New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix at Woodville last weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comThis month and especially the rest of the year will be a busy and also an extremely interesting time for talented Bay of Plenty teenager Levi Townley.

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Bikesportnz Posted on February 1, 2025 by EditorJanuary 31, 2025

It was a splendid showing from the Kawasaki New Zealand racing team riders at last weekend’s New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix at Woodville. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comIt was the first major motocross of the New Year and what better way for Kawasaki NZ to signal they meant business for the 2025 season than by having their riders challenging for podium positions?

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 31, 2025 by EditorJanuary 30, 2025

The MXGP world championships always deliver racing of the highest calibre and more can be expected in 2025. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comMXGP’s 2024 season was nothing short of extraordinary, with more than 680,000 spectators flocking to venues around the world to witness world championship motocross at its very best.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 30, 2025 by EditorJanuary 29, 2025

If it’s a numbers game, then the No Way In Hell extreme enduro probably rules in the popularity stakes. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comIt’s typical of the Kiwi mind-set that the tougher things get, the harder New Zealand sportsmen and women will try to prove themselves.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 29, 2025 by EditorJanuary 28, 2025

Tauranga’s Cobie Bourke (Motul Honda Racing Team CRF250R), on his way to winning the MX2 (250cc) class at the weekend’s 62nd annual Honda New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix at Woodville. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comThe pieces in the puzzle are starting to fall into place, with new Honda team-mates Josiah Natzke and Cobie Bourke each ending on the podium at the weekend.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 28, 2025 by EditorJanuary 28, 2025

The 2025 New Zealand cross-country racing season is poised to kick off in the Rangitikei region with back-to-back races this coming weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comThe New Zealand cross-country motorcycle racing community kick off their national series in the Rangitikei region this coming weekend with back-to-back rounds one and two separated by just a couple of days.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 28, 2025 by EditorJanuary 28, 2025

Germany’s Ken Roczen (Suzuki), the new leader in the AMA supercross ranks after round three.The 2025 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championships returned to Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, for round three, where fans were once again treated to an exciting night of close racing.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 27, 2025 by EditorJanuary 27, 2025

The podium for the premier MX1 class at the 2025 edition of the Honda New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix at Woodville at the weekend (from left) Mount Maunganui’s Josiah Natzke (third); Mangakino’s Maximus Purvis (winner) and West Auckland’s Hamish Harwood (runner-up). Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comIt was a case of contrasting extremes at the 62nd annual Honda New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix at Woodville at the weekend.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 26, 2025 by EditorJanuary 29, 2025

How tough can this race be? Well, judging by all the extremely talented riders struggling with this hill, it’s certainly not easy. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comHow tough could this race be? Well, the clue is in the name – the No Way In Hell extreme enduro – and so that means it’s about as tough as things can get.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 24, 2025 by EditorJanuary 23, 2025

French former world champion Romain Febvre reckons he has plenty still left in the tank for 2025. French former MXGP world champion Romain Febvre might have turned 33 on December 31, but he doesn’t think that he cannot compete for many more years against the best.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 23, 2025 by EditorJanuary 22, 2025

The 250cc West Coast racer Jordan Smith (Triumph), showing that counts for much in supercross.Triumph Factory Racing’s Jordon Smith has continued his impressive start to the 2025 AMA Supercross series, securing his second consecutive 250SX West podium finish at round two at the weekend.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 22, 2025 by EditorJanuary 22, 2025

Mount Maunganui’s Natzke (Honda) has been racing successfully overseas the past 12 months, but he’s back home for the moment and looking forward to racing at the 62nd running of the iconic New Zealand Motocross Grand Prix at Woodville. Photo by Oliver Aldridge.There will be huge numbers on hand to witness as the heat goes on for defending champion Hamish Harwood in the first major event of the 2025 motocross season this weekend.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 21, 2025 by EditorJanuary 20, 2025

The 250cc West Coast class leader is KTM’s Julien Beaumer.Arizona’s Julien Beaumer has taken control of the 250SX West Championship lead after racing to a breakout first-career AMA Supercross victory in San Diego’s second round of the 2025 season.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 20, 2025 by EditorJanuary 20, 2025

The 450cc supercross championship leader is now Colorado’s Eli Tomac. Round two of the United States Supercross Champs saw thrilling battles in both the 450 and 250 classes, with Eli Tomac and Julien Beaumer emerging as the victors.

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Bikesportnz Posted on January 19, 2025 by EditorJanuary 19, 2025

Australian rider Daniel Sanders (KTM), overall winner of this year’s Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia.Australia’s Daniel Sanders has won the 2025 Dakar Rally, marking KTM’s 20th victory at the iconic desert racing marathon.

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