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Bikesportnz Posted on April 15, 2026 by EditorApril 15, 2026

Hunter Lawrence (Honda), on the podium again at the weekend and now with an extended points lead.It was a commanding win for the boys from Downunder at the weekend as they dominated both the 450SX and 250SX classes at round 13 of the AMA supercross championships.

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Bikesportnz Posted on April 14, 2026 by EditorApril 13, 2026

Cambridge’s Nico Verhoeven takes an early lead in the 11-12 years 85cc class at the 2026 New Zealand Junior Motocross Championships held at the Brookhaven Motocross Training Facility in Leeston, Canterbury. Photo by Derek Morrison, MNZ. The superstars of the future were certainly on show at the New Zealand Junior Motocross Championships at Leeston, near Christchurch, at the weekend.

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Bikesportnz Posted on April 13, 2026 by EditorApril 13, 2026

Auckland’s Jack Ellingham (Honda), a long-overdue national motocross championship winner in 2026. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com It’s hard to believe for any ardent follower of the sport, but Auckland’s Jack Ellingham has just been crowned a New Zealand motocross champion.

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Bikesportnz Posted on April 12, 2026 by EditorApril 12, 2026

Taupo’s Wil Yeoman (KTM), top individual at round two of the National Club Enduro Series near Tokoroa on Saturday. Photo by Madison ClarkeThe nation’s elite dirt bike racers managed to escape the worst of the weather bomb that struck New Zealand’s North Island at the weekend, but the action was stormy nonetheless in forestry near Tokoroa on Saturday.

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Bikesportnz Posted on April 10, 2026 by EditorApril 10, 2026

Taranaki’s Sam Parker (Husqvarna), one of the favourites to win this weekend’s National Club Enduro Series event near Tokoroa. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comAll roads lead to New Zealand’s Central Plateau tomorrow as the nation’s elite off-road motorcycle racers converge near Tokoroa for racing in the National Club Enduro Series.

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Bikesportnz Posted on April 7, 2026 by EditorApril 7, 2026

Hunter Lawrence (Honda), on the podium at the weekend and now with a share of the series lead.Australian Hunter Lawrence again put his Honda on the podium at the weekend, this time at round 12 of the AMA supercross championships in St Louis.

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Bikesportnz Posted on March 30, 2026 by EditorMarch 29, 2026

Cameras do lie … the image captured here does not do justice to the steep, slippery wet rock terrain that these riders are attempting to conquer. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comWe had both winners and losers on the track at this year’s ninth annual Korito Technical Matrix in Taranaki on Saturday, but mostly it was the habitat of winners.

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Bikesportnz Posted on March 29, 2026 by EditorMarch 29, 2026

After a long and brutal day of racing, there were surprisingly just a few minutes to separate the winner, Bulls rider Connor Newton (left), and runner-up rider Cameron Judd, from Judgeford, just north of Wellington. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comThe annual Korito Technical Matrix event in Taranaki at the weekend again drew the cream of the crop from across a diverse range of motorcycling codes and they all brought something special to the popular event.

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Bikesportnz Posted on March 27, 2026 by EditorMarch 27, 2026

The signage pictured here at the junction of Herbert Road and Korito near Egmont Village says ‘No Exit’ no matter which way you go and that sounds kind of ominous. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comThe signage pictured at the junction of Herbert Road and Korito near Egmont Village says ‘No Exit’ no matter which way you go and that sounds kind of ominous.

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Bikesportnz Posted on March 25, 2026 by EditorMarch 25, 2026

An archive photo of Parnassus rider Graeme Allan (Kawasaki), in action back in the 1980s and proudly displaying the 250cc class No.1 plate he achieved in 1987. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comThe Westland Motorcycle Club hosted an extremely memorable 2026 Vet Nationals at the famous Waipuna Station, located approximately 26km south of Reefton, at the weekend.

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Bikesportnz Posted on March 24, 2026 by EditorMarch 24, 2026

Hunter Lawrence (Honda No.96) raced to victory at round 10 in Birmingham at the weekend.Australian Hunter Lawrence took his Honda to dominate round 10 of the AMA Supercross Champs at Birmingham for his second-consecutive win at the weekend.

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Bikesportnz Posted on March 23, 2026 by EditorMarch 23, 2026

The MXGP class hits turn one in Spain at the weekend.The second round of the 2026 Motocross World Champs saw the series ignite in Europe for the first time, and the local Spanish fans filled the revamped facility of the Circuito di Motocross di Almonte.

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Bikesportnz Posted on March 16, 2026 by EditorMarch 16, 2026

Upper Hutt’s Rogan Chandler (BMW), who survived a tight battle with Whanganui’s Luca Durning (BMW) for the premier crown. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comNew Zealand has a brand-new national superbike champion and it is Upper Hutt’s Rogan Chandler (pictured here).

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Bikesportnz Posted on March 12, 2026 by EditorMarch 15, 2026

The rising stars of junior motocross in New Zealand, surely set to become our future internationals too. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comTalented Kiwi videographer Derek Morrison left his Dunedin base to travel the country chasing some of the rising stars of New Zealand junior motocross.

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Bikesportnz Posted on March 11, 2026 by EditorMarch 11, 2026

Upper Hutt’s Rogan Chandler (BMW), in a tight battle with Whanganui’s Luca Durning (BMW) for the premier crown. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comWith three rounds complete and just one to go, it’s a mad scramble to find the New Zealand Superbike Champion in the premier grade for 2026.

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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 August 28, 2024 by EditorAugust 27, 2024

Slovenian Tim Gajser (Honda), who took charge of the MXGP class in Switzerland at the weekend. The three-rider FIM Motocross World Championship tussle between the reigning champion and two former champion riders continued at round 17, the MXGP of Switzerland, at the weekend.

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Bikesportnz Posted on August 27, 2024 by EditorAugust 28, 2024

Winton’s Jack Symon (Honda), the stand-out rider at the 2024 New Zealand Motocross TT Nationals near Timaru at the weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comThe 2024 edition of the annual New Zealand Motocross TT Nationals near Timaru at the weekend was a roaring success, with racing of the highest order.

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Bikesportnz Posted on August 26, 2024 by EditorAugust 26, 2024

KTM rider Chase Sexton wrapped up the 450cc title at the Ironman Motocross in Indiana at the weekend.Victory at the final round of the 2024 Pro Motocross Championships in the United States saw Chase Sexton clinch the 450MX title with a clean sweep at the Ironman National.

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Bikesportnz Posted on August 25, 2024 by EditorAugust 26, 2024

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 August 24, 2024 by EditorAugust 22, 2024

Can Swiss hero Jeremy Seewer (Kawasaki) delight his home fans this weekend?From the deep sand of the Netherlands, the FIM Motocross World Championship transfers to the grasslands of central Europe the MXGP of Switzerland welcomes riders to the north-eastern city of Frauenfeld.

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Bikesportnz Posted on August 23, 2024 by EditorAugust 22, 2024

South African Camden McLellan (Triumph), on his way to two top-five finishes in Holland at the weekend.South African Camden McLellan finished fourth overall at the GP of The Netherlands, securing impressive 5-3 results across the two races on the Triumph factory’s debut season.

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Bikesportnz Posted on August 22, 2024 by EditorAugust 21, 2024

Auckland’s Cobie Bourke (Honda CRF250) is among the favourites to win at Taupo over Labour Weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comIt will be celebration time in Taupo like never before in just a few weeks’ time when the innovative and pioneering Taupo Motorcycle Club marks its 50th anniversary.

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Bikesportnz Posted on August 21, 2024 by EditorAugust 21, 2024

Italian defending world champion Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati), top of the MotoGP podium in Austria at the weekend.Italian defending world champion Francesco Bagnaia retook the 2024 MotoGP championship lead with a clinical win in Austria, the 11th round of 20, at the weekend.

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Bikesportnz Posted on August 21, 2024 by EditorAugust 21, 2024

Timaru’s Kolby Brookland (Yamaha), likely to be among the leading riders at this year's New Zealand Motocross TT Nationals this weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comIf you can picture superbike racing on a grass track, then you can imagine what it may look like at the annual New Zealand Motocross TT Nationals near Timaru this weekend.

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Bikesportnz Posted on August 21, 2024 by EditorAugust 21, 2024

New Zealand’s defending world champion Courtney Duncan (F&H Kawasaki Racing Team), back on the podium.The FIM Motocross World Championship stars accepted the challenge of the sandy track at Arnhem, in The Netherlands, at the weekend with Kiwi hero Courtney Duncan impressing again.

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Bikesportnz Posted on August 20, 2024 by EditorAugust 20, 2024

Bay of Plenty rider Brodie Connolly (Honda), with the Australian MX2 title in the bag for 2024. Honda completed an historic sweep of 2024 ProMX Championship titles in Australia, as Kyle Webster joined Brodie Connolly and Charli Cannon on the top of their class podiums.

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Bikesportnz Posted on August 20, 2024 by EditorAugust 19, 2024

KTM rider Chase Sexton continues to lead the way in the premier 450cc class after his solid rides at Budds Creek at the weekend.The newest national motocross champion in the United States was crowned at the penultimate round of the 2024 Pro Motocross Championships, round 10 of 11, at Budds Creek in Maryland at the weekend.

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Bikesportnz Posted on August 19, 2024 by EditorAugust 19, 2024

Te Awamutu’s Jai Gibson (Husqvarna TC65), overall winner of the mini grade (7-11 MX class) in this season’s Forestland Cross-country Series near Tokoroa and Taupo. Gibson finished 1-2-1 over the three rounds. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comHundreds of riders showed up to tackle the third and final round of the 2024 Forestland Cross-country Series halfway between Taupo and Tokoroa on Saturday.

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Bikesportnz Posted on August 18, 2024 by EditorAugust 18, 2024

Raetihi’s Karaitiana Horne (Kawasaki), impressive in her Australian motocross appearances. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comIt was a mega start to the 2024 ProMX Championships finale in Australia yesterday at Queensland Moto Park as Charli Cannon defended her MXW crown with today’s final race day still to come.

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Bikesportnz Posted on August 17, 2024 by EditorAugust 15, 2024

Spain’s Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing Ducati No.89), narrowly leading the MotoGP world standings.The 11th round of the 2024 MotoGP World Championship will take place this weekend, August 16-18, at the Red Bull Ring, located a few kilometres from the city of Zeltweg, in Austria.

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Bikesportnz Posted on August 16, 2024 by EditorAugust 20, 2024

New Zealand’s defending world champion Courtney Duncan (F&H Kawasaki Racing Team) will be trying to put her 2024 campaign back on track this weekend.The FIM Motocross World Championship stars head back from Sweden to north-western Europe, as the MXGP of The Netherlands presents another tough challenge for round 16 on the outskirts of Arnhem.

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Bikesportnz Posted on August 15, 2024 by EditorAugust 14, 2024

KTM rider Chase Sexton continues to lead the way in the premier 450cc class after his solid rides at Unadilla at the weekend.The AMA 2024 Pro Motocross Championships marked a return to action with round nine of the series on the lush rolling hills of Central New York’s iconic Unadilla MX circuit.

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Bikesportnz Posted on August 14, 2024 by EditorAugust 13, 2024

New Plymouth’s Renny Johnston (Husqvarna TE300), one of the senior grade frontrunners in the Forestland Cross-country Series last season and possibly among the favourites this weekend too. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comIt’s two down and one to go for this season’s Forestland Cross-country Series, with the third and final round set for Ohakuri this coming weekend.

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Bikesportnz Posted on August 13, 2024 by EditorAugust 13, 2024

Spanish defending world champion Jorge Prado (GASGAS), who stepped up to win at Uddevalla at the weekend. Under beautiful Scandinavian sunshine, the MXGP of Sweden provided incredible race action at the circuit near Uddevalla at the weekend.

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Bikesportnz Posted on August 13, 2024 by EditorAugust 12, 2024

Bay of Plenty rider Brodie Connolly (Honda), now with the Australian MX2 title in the bag for 2024.The Honda Racing camp couldn’t have asked for a much better day at the seventh and penultimate round of the 2024 Australian ProMX Championships at MX Farm in Gympie, Queensland, at the weekend.

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