Triumph Bonneville T40 and T40 Black: the investment pays off
Triumph has a busy 2027 planned, with four new models coming across the Tiger 1200, Tiger 900 and Street Triple ranges. Today, we learn about another model that was confirmed, an all-new Bonneville, the T40. The new Bonneville T40 will get its own dedicated engine and chassis, not reused hardware wearing a new badge. That […]
This Hyosung GV250 carries way more than just riders
Motorcycles come in all shapes and sizes, arguably with even more variation than cars, which we cover here more frequently. This usually helps convey their purpose and intended use even before the rider climbs on them. And, ever since their inception, the luggage they carry in terms of stories is frequently larger than their physical […]
Gentlefolk, start your engines! The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is this Sunday, and you can be part of it!
The countdown is on! One Week To Go for Auckland’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2026, and I’m riding it! In our Tarmac effort to attend as many events as possible in 2026, one of the most special ones is just around the corner. This weekend, I’ll be buttoning up a jacket, putting on a peak hat […]
80 Years In, Vespa Revisits the Archives with New Editions
There’s a tendency for anniversary editions to lean heavily on nostalgia and little else. Vespa’s 80 year milestone avoids that trap by introducing new models scaffolded in actual history, a surrounding line of accessories and plenty to talk about. April 23rd, 1946 marks the official birth of Vespa, when the first scooters rolled out of […]
More tech, more grip, and more Rider Focus – Triumph sharpens the Daytona 660 for 2026
Triumph has been on a big reinvention of its lineup, as part of 2026 Unleashed. We now get to see what’s new for the Daytona 660, a bike that already hit a sweet spot in the middleweight sports segment and given it the kind of upgrades that actually matter when you’re riding hard, commuting daily, […]