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Bikesportnz Posted on April 27, 2026 by EditorApril 27, 2026

New Zealand’s Cole Davies, on the podium at the weekend as 2026 East Coast Supercross Champion in the United States. The 250SX story coming into Philadelphia was simple: New Zealand’s Cole Davies needed just a small points gain over Seth Hammaker to secure the supercross championship title.

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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 May 1, 2025 by EditorApril 30, 2025

Expect packed spectator grandstands and close racing like this when the Suzuki International Series kicks off in December. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com The revs are starting to build with massive support arriving and overseas interest again being shown ahead of the 2025 edition of the Suzuki International Series.

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Bikesportnz Posted on April 30, 2025 by EditorApril 29, 2025

Nelson’s Bailey Basalaj (Honda CRF250), leading the way after round one of the 2025 New Zealand Enduro Championships in the South Island at the weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comEven when things weren’t going his way, South Islander Bailey Basalaj managed to overcome the odds and prevail at the weekend.

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Bikesportnz Posted on April 29, 2025 by EditorApril 28, 2025

Nelson’s Bailey Basalaj (Honda CRF250), the leading rider after round one of the 2025 New Zealand Enduro Championships in the South Island at the weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comSouth Islander Bailey Basalaj obviously relished racing on home turf as he won the opening round of the 2025 New Zealand Enduro Champs near Nelson at the weekend.

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Bikesportnz Posted on April 28, 2025 by EditorApril 28, 2025

Flying Frenchman Tom Vialle (KTM), 250cc class winner in Pittsburgh. After more than 40 years away, Monster Energy AMA Supercross returned to the Steel City of Pittsburgh for round 15 of the 2025 season.

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Bikesportnz Posted on April 26, 2025 by EditorApril 25, 2025

Whakatane’s Mitch Rees (Team Rees Honda CBR1000), who dominated the premier class at all four rounds in the 2025 New Zealand Superbike Championships – winning convincingly in Invercargill, Timaru, at Hampton Downs and, finally, at Taupo. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comNew Zealand superbike ace Mitch Rees is in no doubt about the enormity of the challenge that lies ahead for him when he tackles racing at the Isle of Man starting May 26.

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Bikesportnz Posted on April 25, 2025 by EditorApril 25, 2025

Whakatane’s Mitch Rees (Team Rees Honda CBR1000), who dominated the premier class at all four rounds in the 2025 New Zealand Superbike Championships – winning convincingly in Invercargill, Timaru, at Hampton Downs and, finally, at Taupo. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comMultiple New Zealand Superbike and Formula One Superbike Champion Mitch Rees will make his debut at this year’s Isle of Man TT races.

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Bikesportnz Posted on April 24, 2025 by EditorApril 23, 2025

The racing is sure to be intense when the timing clock starts near Nelson this coming weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comThe 2025 New Zealand Enduro Championships series will again kick off in the South Island this coming weekend and once more it’s expected to be a torrid affair.

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Bikesportnz Posted on April 23, 2025 by EditorApril 23, 2025

The terrain was meant to be tough and challenging and that’s exactly what confronted riders in the South Island at the weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comFresh faces were to the fore at round two of the 2025 New Zealand Hard Enduro Nationals in Central Otago at the weekend.

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Bikesportnz Posted on April 19, 2025 by EditorApril 17, 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 April 18, 2025 by EditorApril 17, 2025

Spain’s Marc Márquez and his Ducati Lenovo Team were triumphant again at the weekend.MotoGP records and Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) sound familiar in the same sentence, don’t they? We should be getting used to it by now anyway.

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Bikesportnz Posted on April 17, 2025 by EditorApril 16, 2025

New Zealand’s Cole Davies, really starting to make people sit up and take notice in the United States. New Zealand’s Cole Davies made it two wins in a row with a composed ride in the East-West 250SX Showdown at round 13 of the 2025 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championships at the weekend.

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Bikesportnz Posted on April 16, 2025 by EditorApril 15, 2025

Bay of Plenty rider Brodie Connolly (Honda), still eyeing back-to-back titles in the MX2 class in Australia. Photo courtesy Honda.It was another red-letter day for the Honda Racing team at the second round of the 2025 ProMX Championships in Australia, with red riders claiming several top spots.

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Bikesportnz Posted on April 15, 2025 by EditorApril 14, 2025

The fifth round of the 2025 FIM Motocross World Championships provided more great racing and a highlight was the Triumph bike brand celebrating its first-ever MX2 class win.

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Bikesportnz Posted on April 14, 2025 by EditorApril 14, 2025

Karaka’s Hayden Draper (Husqvarna), the stand-out individual at the 2025 KTM New Zealand Junior Motocross Championships near Pukekohe at the weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com With the two premier titles safely locked away, Karaka’s Hayden Draper became the obvious stand-out individual at the 2025 KTM New Zealand Junior Motocross Championships near Pukekohe at the weekend.

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Bikesportnz Posted on April 12, 2025 by EditorApril 11, 2025

Italian nine-time world champion Antonio Cairoli will take to the circuit for Aruba.it Ducati Factory MX Team at the age of 39. The 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship concludes its first quarter with the return to the Italian mainland for the classic “Il Ciclamino” circuit at Pietramurata.

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Bikesportnz Posted on April 11, 2025 by EditorApril 10, 2025

Follow and watch the best moment moments of the first round of the 2025 FIM Snowcross World Championship in Finland.Follow and watch the best moment moments of the first round of the 2025 FIM Snowcross World Championship in Finland.

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Bikesportnz Posted on April 10, 2025 by EditorApril 9, 2025

Dutch Husqvarna rider Kay de Wolf won the MX2 class in Sardinia at the weekend.Dutch rider Kay De Wolf might have crashed in the second MX2 moto, but his 1-1 performance was more than enough to give him his 10th Grand Prix victory in his career and regain the leader’s red plate.

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Bikesportnz Posted on April 9, 2025 by EditorApril 9, 2025

Expect fast and furious action such as this when the gates drop for the 2025 New Zealand Junior Motocross Championships near Pukekohe this coming weekend. Photo by Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.comThe future of Kiwi motocross will be on show this coming weekend when the 2025 KTM New Zealand Junior Motocross Championships fire up near Pukekohe.

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Bikesportnz Posted on April 9, 2025 by EditorApril 9, 2025

Frenchman Romain Febvre (Kawasaki No.3), the MXGP class winner in Italy at the weekend.Kawasaki Racing Team MXGP’s Romain Febvre raced to an overwhelming victory at the fourth round of the 2025 FIM World MXGP Motocross Championship in the unrelenting sand of Riola Sardo on Sardinia.

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Bikesportnz Posted on April 8, 2025 by EditorApril 7, 2025

Christchurch’s Hamish Macdonald delivered another strong performance, securing his second Enduro3 class win of the weekend and finishing sixth overall on day two, for fourth overall for the weekend. Photo by Herve Pradal.New Zealand’s Hamish Macdonald is fourth overall after the 2025 EnduroGP world series kicked off with round one in Portugal at the weekend.

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