Wellington to Auckland?

**007XX** · 9th November 2007, 09:21

Originally Posted by jrandom

In SH1's defence, it would be just fine and dandy in my books if I was allowed to do 250kph all the way between Auckland and Wellington.

I'm pretty sure I could save time that way over driving to the airport, getting on a plane, getting off at the other end and taxiing to my destination.

Very valid point, master Jrandom (as usual

)...I wonder how a Speed Triple would handle such a task?

**jrandom** · 9th November 2007, 09:39

Originally Posted by 007XX

Very valid point, master Jrandom (as usual

)...I wonder how a Speed Triple would handle such a task?

Nowhere near as well as a GSX-R1000, but my point is, of course, that one is not allowed to travel at that speed, and bikes that fold you up onto high pegs behind a fairing just don't come into their own unless you are. Or unless you can restrict your travels to under 400kph each day. Might as well be on a pushbike; I know plenty of guys who do 200km days on their Treks and Cervelos.

**007XX** · 9th November 2007, 09:43

Originally Posted by jrandom

Nowhere near as well as a GSX-R1000, but my point is, of course, that one is not allowed to travel at that speed, and bikes that fold you up onto high pegs behind a fairing just don't come into their own unless you are. Or unless you can restrict your travels to under 400kph each day. Might as well be on a pushbike; I know plenty of guys who do 200km days on their Treks and Cervelos.

I was really referring to the Speed Triple for the comfort factor...but yes, speedwise, she would not be on the par of the GSX-R1000, I agree.

How sad that some of us cannot just have two bikes, eh?

**skelstar** · 9th November 2007, 09:47

Originally Posted by jrandom

On the Hornet?

Yeah on the Hornet. Could do the 230kms non-stop/and repeat that the tank provided but had sore knees by then. Can manage 150kms NS on the RSV so far... considering coming up to Puke for the racing next week for my first long trip on the RSV so will be able to comment then regarding comfort.

**Hitcher** · 9th November 2007, 19:43

Originally Posted by iand

how long do you reckon it would take to do a good route from wellington to auckland?

Depends on how much foreplay you enjoy.

**Lucy** · 9th November 2007, 21:03

No one has mentioned going to Wanganui and then up the Paraparas. I might have to try the Ashurst Shannon way myself one day for a change.

**MWVT** · 9th November 2007, 21:14

Originally Posted by Lucy

No one has mentioned going to Wanganui and then up the Paraparas. I might have to try the Ashurst Shannon way myself one day for a change.

I second that, stuff vinegar hill, and the taihape waiouru section. Straight through to wanganui, through to SH4, western arm on taupo, meander your way north and west and then mostly north to end up in akl.

**MaxB** · 9th November 2007, 21:53

What about SH3 over the Rimutakas and on to Napier. Then the Napier-Taupo, SH1 then SH27, Tahuna-Ohinewai and then SH1 to Auckland? Pretty simple if you are new to NZ.

A bit over 100km out of your way but heaps of touristy sights and so forth.

**iand** · 10th November 2007, 03:24

thanks guys (and gals)

i'll have to look it all up on a map and plot a route, gonna try to spread it out over 3-4 days,
can anyone point me to any good places to visit on the way up?

**clint640** · 12th November 2007, 11:45

Originally Posted by iand

thanks guys (and gals)

i'll have to look it all up on a map and plot a route, gonna try to spread it out over 3-4 days,
can anyone point me to any good places to visit on the way up?

Good suggestions above, East Cape & Coromandel are worth a look also with that timeframe. Get a copy of the NZ motorcycle atlas, published by Hema Maps - all the good stuff is highlighted, there's lots of useful general info & it's not expensive.

What you want to visit depends on what you're into really. I'd definitely include a look at the volcanos of the Tongariro National Park, even just the views from the desert road can be spectacular on a good day.

Cheers
Clint

**jrandom** · 12th November 2007, 12:45

Originally Posted by MaxB

What about SH3 over the Rimutakas and on to Napier.

That's SH2, not SH3, and after the Rimutakas it's boring as fuck, only difference to SH1 is less traffic. Don't ride north that way.

**Hitcher** · 12th November 2007, 13:45

Originally Posted by jrandom

That's SH2, not SH3, and after the Rimutakas it's boring as fuck

Only if one continues the journey the whole way on SH2. Turning off at Masterton and taking route 52 to Waipukurau, followed by a short jaunt along SH2 to Waipawa before heading east to Patangata and a choice of magnificent roads that lead to Havelock North/Hastings could hardly be described as "boring as fuck", unless one had yet to discover the heady delights which comprise an appropriately aroused feminine anatomy.

**jrandom** · 12th November 2007, 13:49

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Only if one continues the journey the whole way on SH2. Turning off at Masterton and taking route 52 to Waipukurau, followed by a short jaunt along SH2 to Waipawa before heading east to Patangata and a choice of magnificent roads that lead to Havelock North/Hastings could hardly be described as "boring as fuck"...

Yes, a route like that would be good.

SH2 all the way makes me want to kick my bike and tear the eyeballs out of something small and furry. I randomly decided to go that way the other weekend and spent 300km regretting it. Didn't have a map, didn't know any of the roads to the east, had to get to Auckland by bedtime, etc.

And yes, also, this is why I want something that isn't a GSXR.