NZ motorcycle magazines?

[Big Dave]

Cool thanks - I'll start fishing....errr angle-ing!

[cc rider]

If the finances allow it, I'll be out on the chair.



ps - I'm from Birssy - say hi to my mum if ya see her

[Big Dave]

It looks like a bit of a Burt Munro Challenge without the gales.

[cc rider]

It's about show casing/introducing people to different diciplines more then head down, bottom up. Which makes it a very social event. It has a friendly feel to it like Paeroa.

[Flip]

I havent brought a Kiwi Rider since we were photographed in the brass monkey issue 18 months ago. Too much sports and trail bike stuff that does not really interest me.

I do enjoy the english classic bike mags. I will buy BRM if there is some thing of interest in it. The last issue with an oil article had me sctatching my head a bit.

[cc rider]

I buy Old Bike Australasia & a classic mag if it has an article of interest.
But there's 6 to 8 different Classic bike mags out at any given time... and that's just for road bikes let alone classsic trials, motox, enduro, speedway, scooter... blah blah blaap

I need to get more oil under the nails

[Maha]

I havent brought a Kiwi Rider since we were photographed in the brass monkey issue 18 months ago. Too much sports and trail bike stuff that does not really interest me.

I do enjoy the english classic bike mags. I will buy BRM if there is some thing of interest in it. The last issue with an oil article had me sctatching my head a bit.

We got a 'free' copy in the post yesterday...didn't everyone?...
Maybe it's a marketing ploy because sales are down?

[F5 Dave]

And yet you can be bothered expressing yourself on the interweb.
In some detail.

The porpiose of this thread is motorcyclists shooting the breeze with opinions on NZ bike mags, albeit the original poster is probably long out of the loop. I'm not trying to 'fix' KR the way I like it - I don't care enough to try.

BD yes I know you're an Aussie & also realise that any scathing comments will appear as personal criticism due to your past heavy involvement. That is unintentional, and I apologise if it seems that way. But it still doesn't change my opinion of the way the magazine has gone.

[Big Dave]

Quite predictable, the way Web forums can turn any known positive into a negative.

[merv]

Mervyn Mervyn Mervyn. The *correct* KB answer is 'I buy it because Big Dave can apostrophise'.

Nah, I really buy it because I always have, that is since it merged with NZ Motorcycle News which I subscribed to way back when. The mag has got glossier and there is more in it, but I didn't mind buying the old paper rags of days gone by either. I've never wasted money on cigarettes so I've got to spend my money on something eh .

*falls asleep*

While you fall asleep because you blew your DR Big up the younger generation is getting on and learning to ride, on the dirt, because sure as hell they can't just start out as road riders.

[Big Dave]

GARETH MORGAN - In this, the first in an in-depth four-part investigation, Dr Gareth Morgan of MOTO NZ seeks out and analyses the statistics on motorcycles and accidents in this country.
BD: Considering the amount of posts generated on here this should be of interest to a lot of people.




FASTEST BIKE IS KIWI CREATION
Kiwis love a challenge. So it was when Richard Assen, Jason Swan and Simon Ward set about breaking a world land speed record.
KR Editor Ross MacKay has the story.
BD: Ross has won the QANTAS Motoring Journalist of the Year previously. He has tertiary Qualification, strong opinions and experience to back it up. If you don't agree with him, he's prepared to listen to reasoned argument and debate. Send a letter to the editor.




LAUNCH REPORT: BMW S 1000 RR
Still chasing success in the World Superbike Championship, BMW Motorrad has upgraded its S 1000 RR. A suitably impressed Racing Dave reports from the recent Australian launch.
BD: Dave is a regular on here and is a good cooont with vast experience. Knows how to steer them and use the right verbiage.




ROAD TEST: HONDA CROSSRUNNER – 33
Honda’s new Crossrunner is not the easiest bike to get excited about. Until you ride it. Racing Dave and the Ed explain why.
BD: Wish it was me - Very interested in that bike.




ROAD TEST: KAWASAKI W800
KR’s staffers are big fans of Kawasaki’s W800.
Now, after riding one, long-time contributor and columnist Roger Moroney is too.
BD: Roger has a big following according to our reader surveys. Lots will be interested in his take on the bike. Personally I'm still a Bonneville fan.




ROAD COMPETITION
The Classic Festival is a Pukekohe institution. But whether it can remain so is a moot point, reckons keen 2011 event spectator Michael Esdaile. We also visit the 19th annual International Island Classic at Australia’s Phillip Island circuit.
BD: Michael is the book of motorcycle racing knowledge on two legs. Historical racing facts and contacts go back to when he was the Editor of Revs. Knowledge respected on both sides of the ditch.




3IRT TEST: KTM 450 SX-F – 9D
Nick Franklin had the bike, Ben Townley the track. So new dirt tester Sam Greenslade and regular Callan May had company when they rode KTM’s latest 450 SX-F!
BD: A few creditable names there. More comment about that below.




DIRT FEATURES: JAPAN MX
The All Japan Motocross Championship is a veritable hotbed of prototype development. Hence visiting Kiwi MX fan Chris Ritchie’s interest in the last two rounds of the 2011 series.
BD: Dunno probably not me - but I'd give it a scan for the tech angle.




DIRT COMPETITION – 110
Kiwi international Ben Townley kicked off his 2012 season in style at the annual Honda Woodville MXGP in late January. We also feature the No Way in Hell extreme enduro event plus round 1 of the enduro champs
BD: The man won a World Championship. I'm cheering for him and I think it's a coup to have him in the mag.




ADVENTURE: YAMAHA SAFARI – 125
It was a case of all change for this year’s Yamaha Safari. And that wasn’t such a bad thing as Bryce Hayward reports.
BD: Probably the first story I'd read. There has been some controversy in the past.




KR KIDS: KAWASAKI KX100 – 130
Kawasaki’s KX100 could well be the ideal stepping stone between the various 85cc MX machines and adult-size 125s and 250s. We put KR Kids testers Jake Wightman and William Eyre on one to see what they thought.
BD: The kids dig it and the magazine invests in the future of the sport.




RIDDEN
Gilera Runner
BD: Like lots of people lately - since I've ridden some, I'm actually quite interested in modern Scooters.




MORONEY
BD: Accoding to our reader surveys is one the most popular contributors.




NASH
BD: A lot of people follow him and think he should write a book.




CLASSICS
Norton Commando
BD: Rhys is a legend. Been there - rode it - wrote the book. One of *my* heroes.




GASTROM RIDER
BD: I like it from a ride destination angle. Very popular with Fatt Max's crew too.




RIDING TIPS
Philip McDaid
Darren Sweetman
BD: Valued, professional experts. Very interested in what they have to say




LONG TERMER
Yamaha FZ8
BD: Can add a Harley Street Glide to that next month too. Not just a few weeks - but a few months, running them in and living with them properly. I'll work hard on it. Images and video too.


HANDY ANDY
BD: Andy McGechan *is* motorcycle sports news reporting in this country. He's been in KR 27 years.




JOSH COPPINS
Straight talking
BD: I've never met Josh, but I believe his record and reputation speaks for itself.




CHRIS BIRCH
Body position – braking
BD: I have met Chris a few times and have always been impressed with what an outright good bloke he is - and what a superlative rider he is. I'd read it just because I really like him.




LOOKING BACK
It was five, ten and fifteen years ago today!
BD: I always find that interesting.




BIKE MART
BD: There is a ton of ride and event information in there. I picked up on some good ADV rides. The services guide is handy.




NEW PRODUCTS PAGES.
BD: I skim it to see if there any new doohickeys I covet.




IF you do really think that is no good, I don't agree with you.

[Bassmatt]

GARETH MORGAN - In this, the first in an in-depth four-part investigation, Dr Gareth Morgan of MOTO NZ seeks out and analyses the statistics on motorcycles and accidents in this country.

Is it an interview with GM with real questions, or are you just allowing him a chance to spout his usual crap?

[merv]

KR does have a lot of content for sure. Now what is there in BRM that would make anyone buy it?

[Big Dave]

Is it an interview with GM with real questions, or are you just allowing him a chance to spout his usual crap?

I *think* it's an article - not an interview. I've only got the online stuff here.
But there are avenues for reply - letter to the Editor or our Facebook Page (remembering it's G Rated).

[Reckless]

Is it an interview with GM with real questions, or are you just allowing him a chance to spout his usual crap?

not his usaul crap quite unbias an favourable to us atm.
But uncomplete till we wait another 3 months for the final anaylisis!

oh and I got the sub as a present for xmas and I ride dirt so dont mind it not to bad a read??

only one bad thing tho this month??
Why they would get a KTM450 set up for FMX (high bars and big jump set up suspension) and take it to a dirt track then put MX riders on it as an evaluation of a 450sx defiies logic??? Even if it is the best international mx'er we ever produced, BT?? No one had anything really objective to say and all tried to evaluate it around the FMX riders set up, which was utterly crap for that riding, bit of a waiste of ink I thought??
Other than that probably a better read than CYCLE WORLD from the USA