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Bikesportnz Posted on April 20, 2026 by EditorApril 20, 2026

Dutchman Jeffery Herlings (Honda), top man in the premier MXGP class at Trentino.The atmosphere, the cliffsides, and the chaos – it can only be the MXGP of Trentino, and the fans rocked the slopes of “Il Ciclamino” for round five of the 2026 FIM World Motocross Championships in Italy.

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Bikesportnz Posted on April 17, 2026 by EditorApril 17, 2026

The MXGP class hits turn one in Sardegna last weekend.The fifth round of the 2026 FIM World Motocross Championships takes riders from the Italian island of Sardegna to the north of the same country for this weekend’s MXGP of Trentino.

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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 November 2, 2025 by EditorNovember 2, 2025

Following a positive first season in AMA Pro Motocross, Triumph Factory Racing’s Mikkel Haarup will stay in the USA for 2026 and step up to race the TF 450-X in the 450 division.Following a positive first season in AMA Pro Motocross, Triumph Factory Racing’s Mikkel Haarup will stay in the USA for 2026 and step up to race the TF 450-X in the 450 division.

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Bikesportnz Posted on October 28, 2025 by EditorOctober 29, 2025

Whangaparoa’s Jacob Refoy (Sherco No.3), in action in Friday’s prologue and on his way to winning the weekend’s Forestland Hard Adventure Enduro. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comHard enduro maestro and event organiser Sean Clarke was accurate in forecasting who would be the top finishers at the popular three-day Labour Weekend enduro.

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Bikesportnz Posted on October 22, 2025 by EditorOctober 22, 2025

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 October 21, 2025 by EditorOctober 21, 2025

Tokoroa’s Sean Clarke delivers the briefing to riders before the start of a previous Husqvarna Hard Adventure Enduro event. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com When Tokoroa’s Sean Clarke says the racing is going to be difficult in new ways this year, you must understand it’ll stretch all competitors, even those with the most insane dirt bike racing skills.

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Bikesportnz Posted on October 20, 2025 by EditorOctober 20, 2025

New Zealand’s Hamish Macdonald was crowned FIM Enduro3 World Champion on the opening day of racing at the GP of Germany in Zschopau at the weekend. New Zealand’s Hamish Macdonald was crowned FIM Enduro3 World Champion on the opening day of racing at the GP of Germany in Zschopau at the weekend.

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Bikesportnz Posted on October 14, 2025 by EditorOctober 14, 2025

Spain’s Marc Márquez was involved with a crash not of his doing and was sidelined for surgery, but he has plans to be back in action from this weekend. After a checkup for his right shoulder blade injury, Marc Márquez has undergone a successful operation at the Ruber Internacional Hospital in Madrid, Spain.

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Bikesportnz Posted on October 9, 2025 by EditorOctober 9, 2025

Cambridge’s Morgan McLaren-Wood (Brian Bernard Racing Suzuki GSX-R600) celebrates after wrapping up the Formula Two class overall for the 2024 Suzuki International Series. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comOnce again the rest of the world is looking this way as the Suzuki International Series prepares for blast-off in December, a competition seen as the perfect place for riders to showcase their undeniable motorcycle racing skills.

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Bikesportnz Posted on October 6, 2025 by EditorNovember 25, 2025

For every single year that passes, the Motocross of Nations is the greatest show on turf. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comThe sun shone over Ironman Raceway as the crowd enjoyed the 78th Edition of the Motocross of Nations, the venue served up an incredible day of racing as the motocross world united for a memorable weekend once again.

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Bikesportnz Posted on October 5, 2025 by EditorOctober 4, 2025

Lining up again on the RM-Z450, German rider Roczen, one of the sport’s most popular and talented riders, heads into 2026 with renewed energy and high expectations. Photo courtesy Simon Cudby.Suzuki Motor USA and Pipes Motorsports Group have confirmed that Ken Roczen will remain with the Progressive Insurance ECSTAR Suzuki team for the 2026 SuperMotocross season.

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Bikesportnz Posted on October 4, 2025 by EditorOctober 3, 2025

Team Australia celebrates MXoN success in 2024. Photo by Grant Reynolds. After a flawless preparation, Australia heads into the 2025 FIM Monster Energy Motocross of Nations in the United States of America this weekend confident of retaining the prestigious Chamberlain Trophy.

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Bikesportnz Posted on October 3, 2025 by EditorOctober 3, 2025

The Stars and Stripes flag will no doubt be flying high in Indiana this weekend, although the American team probably won’t be the favourites this time around. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comThe motocross world comes together this weekend as the 78th edition of the FIM Motocross of Nations takes place at a new venue for the event, Ironman Raceway near Crawfordsville, Indiana.

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Bikesportnz Posted on October 2, 2025 by EditorOctober 2, 2025

New Plymouth’s Sam Parker (Husqvarna), a frequent front-runner on the Kiwi enduro scene and likely to be among the leading contenders to win the Husqvarna Hard Adventure Enduro near Taupo and Tokoroa over Labour Weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comIt always takes a special kind of athlete to win the Husqvarna Hard Adventure Enduro, so it’s just as well that so many special riders have entered again for the ninth annual edition this year.

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Bikesportnz Posted on October 1, 2025 by EditorOctober 1, 2025

Justin Cooper will step in to fill the vacancy in the MXoN team for the United States.Just days away from the United States defending its homeland during the 2025 FIM Motocross of Nations on October 3-5, the American Motorcyclist Association announced that Justin Cooper will officially join Team USA.

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Bikesportnz Posted on September 30, 2025 by EditorSeptember 30, 2025

Motocross is unquestionably an extreme and dangerous sport, a big part of its appeal and why it attracts so much attention. Motocross is unquestionably a colourful and extreme and dangerous sport, a big part of its appeal and why it attracts so much attention.

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Bikesportnz Posted on September 29, 2025 by EditorSeptember 29, 2025

The battle lines have been drawn and now it’s “game on” for the remaining rounds of New Zealand’s ultimate off-road motorcycling competition after the fifth round of seven near Wellington at the weekend.

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Bikesportnz Posted on September 28, 2025 by EditorSeptember 27, 2025

Here is an absolute treasure ... old film coverage of motocross in New Zealand back in the 1960s, courtesy McLaren Archives and compiled by Alan McLaren.Here is an absolute treasure … old film coverage of motocross in New Zealand back in the 1960s, courtesy McLaren Archives and compiled by Alan McLaren.

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Bikesportnz Posted on September 27, 2025 by EditorSeptember 27, 2025

RJ Hampshire will step in to fill the vacancy in the MXoN team for the United States.As the United States aims to defend its homeland during the 2025 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations next weekend in Crawfordsville, Indiana, it has been announced that R.J. Hampshire will join the team.

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Bikesportnz Posted on September 23, 2025 by EditorSeptember 23, 2025

Australian Jett Lawrence (Honda), winner in the 2025 SMX series in the USA.The third and final event of the SuperMotocross playoffs saw the Honda HRC Progressive team take both titles, overseas riders taking all the American glory.

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Bikesportnz Posted on September 22, 2025 by EditorSeptember 22, 2025

Frenchman Romain Febvre (Kawasaki), winner again of the MXGP world championships title in 2025.The 2025 FIM Motocross World Championships came to a conclusion in Darwin as three world champions were crowned in an unforgettable MXGP of Australia.

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Bikesportnz Posted on September 21, 2025 by EditorOctober 3, 2025

Is this a sign of the times or what? Less than full 40-rider grids at the Motocross World Championships? Is this a sign of the times or what? Less than full 40-rider grids at the Motocross World Championships?

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