Which is the most read NZ bike Mag?

**Jantar** · 5th January 2010, 08:15

Originally Posted by shafty

While I was a subscriber, and contributor to BRM from Issue 1, since Glen sold it I've found it's all wheelstands and racing;

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+1. When BRM changed owners the content changed dramatically from a riders magazine to a wankfest mag. I no longer buy either BRM or Kiwirider.

**Big Dave** · 5th January 2010, 08:17

Sorry - I can't offer anything constructive there Weta - other than I have good relations with all the NZ media and we're all doing the best we can for our customers.

PS - I added the 'he so excellent' tags. :-)

**peasea** · 5th January 2010, 09:53

Must admit we attended a rally in 08 in the car, fuckin' funny. We were very well equipped though. As for "what have pissups in the middle of nowhere got to do with bikes?" Heaps I reckon. If you do it in the middle of town you get hassled no end, either by the cops or noise control and I'd much rather take the bike than the car to any event, be it a pissup, bike show, Tupperware evening or a Jo Seager bakeoff.

**peasea** · 5th January 2010, 10:01

Originally Posted by shafty

While I was a subscriber, and contributor to BRM from Issue 1, since Glen sold it I've found it's all wheelstands and racing

Ditto, I've lost interest completely, it's myoipc to say the least and every cover looks the same. Glen R was good at covering all the bases and he took a keen interest in anything with two wheels, whether it was a sidevalve HD, a BSA or a Velocette from yesteryear or a cutting edge superbike with anything in between being fair game for a feature. I don't think I've sent BRM anything for a year or more and unanswered emails piss me off to the max!

**Gizzit** · 5th January 2010, 16:19

Originally Posted by Big Dave

There aren't any bad bikes any more. As I have said on 'ere repeatedly - they are fit for purpose.

Yeah - a Wide Glide is a crap track bike and a Gixxer don't go over well at the clubhouse. You wanna spend $10 to hear that?

My attitude is 'this bike suits this purpose' and write it for those who would be interested in the vehicle.

Objective that.

Fair comment Dave. I pretty much think the same, re there aren't any bad bikes anymore. Some are more sophisticated in suspension or in other ways, but they don't make crap bikes that I grew up riding. Back in the 1970's, things were a lot different. I was hard to find good handling and reliable bikes until the japs started to learn stuff, and gradually get better and better. Even BMW's and Duc's have improved, not to mention the great improvment in Triumph !!!
Now it's just a matter of choosing a bike you can afford, and is suitable for your intended purpose. I really appreciate what's available these days ...... but I still really enjoy reading reviews of bikes and gear, simply because i love BIKES .. and gear !!

**Big Dave** · 5th January 2010, 17:22

I'm stubborn about being open minded.

**slowpoke** · 5th January 2010, 19:17

The local racing coverage is one of the few reasons that I consider buying them at all, and BRM are to be applauded for backing the Summer series. Now that I think about it I'll make a point of buying an issue for that very reason.

I particularly enjoy Glen Williams' articles on ridng technique, with a lot of the information equally applicable on the road. Actually knowing the guy, and knowing how good he is, makes reading his impressions of such local delicacies as a Tigcraft Aprilia, GSXR450 etc all the more interesting.

So why so few tests of our own race equipment, which is quite different to most other countries? How different is a Pro-Twin from a road going SV650? How does Shaun Donnely's beautiful old Z1000 go? Chris Sales amazing XR500 fire breather? Johan's subtley modified Ducati 998 or the KTL 999? We've got some farkin' cool bikes out there, that no-one hears anything about.

**twotyred** · 5th January 2010, 19:19

* none of the above...

**Big Dave** · 5th January 2010, 19:40

<<<that no-one hears anything about.<<

We did several pages on Ray Clee's bike, and others recently. Rhys Jones reviews a classic bike every month too.

We also have in depth technical stories on race machines by Michael Esdaile who is 'the booka' on that stuff.

**carver** · 6th January 2010, 19:46

Originally Posted by cave weta

when a bike mag rings you and says that you should be buying a full page advert because they are the most read bike mag in the country. What do you do?

Well if its going to cost you $1800 +gst, you ask around a bit first.....

So, please tick a box if you buy any of the listed mags regularly every month
( by subscription or through the shops ) And help me decide whether the 'fourth estate' is worthy of my support.

you talk to ya old mate carver and enlist his help for $0000.000+GST

haha....

Il give ya another mention when i get one of the new KTM's

**Lula** · 16th February 2011, 10:15

Seems the riding community is still reading the Motorcycle Trader and News magazine.

Readership is up 14% from from last year so good to see your still interested in knowing what's out there to buy

And not just relying soley on Trade Me.

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