Aucklanders! Are you an adventure enthusiast looking to elevate your outdoor experiences without breaking the bank? Look no further! Riders’ Corner NZ, located in Kumeu, Auckland, is thrilled to introduce its newly established equipment hire services, providing you with top-notch gear at unbeatable rates. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway, a biking expedition, or a thrilling off-road adventure, we have you covered with our versatile selection of equipment. Read on to discover our competitive pricing and the outstanding details of our offerings. Check out our hiring options here! Roof B ..read more

2022 to 2023 has seen some of the best motorcycles come out of our favourite factories. Here are some notable superbikes that have had complete revisions or facelifts. Ducati Panigale V4: The latest iteration of the Panigale V4 is the 2022 model year. It features a 1,103cc V4 engine that produces 214 horsepower, making it one of the most powerful motorcycles in its class. The bike also includes a range of advanced electronics, such as a six-axis IMU, traction control, and a quick-shift system. Yamaha R1: The 2022 Yamaha R1 is an updated version of the previous model, with a 998cc inline-four ..read more

Some of you may have heard of Tesla remotely disabling Autopilot on a car that was bought second hand. Tesla removed the feature as the new driver had not paid for the upgrade themselves. https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/6/21127243/tesla-model-s-autopilot-disabled-remotely-used-car-update   This brings us to an interesting future which is essentially a huge minefield.There are two things to be concerned with. One is the “right to repair”, which has always been something we have undervalued until recently as cars become more computer than mechanical. There was an interesting case a few yea ..read more

When comparing the modern (2020+) Kawasaki Ninja ZX-636 vs Triumph Daytona 675 for racetrack duties and performance on the road, here are some things you may consider.     Both the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 and the Triumph Daytona are high-performance motorcycles designed for the racetrack, but they have some key differences in their design and performance characteristics that may affect their on-track performance. Here are some factors to consider when comparing these two bikes: Engine: The Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 636 is powered by a liquid-cooled, 636cc inline-four engine that produ ..read more

Riding near horses or trailers carrying horses. Could be on the motorway in traffic or when you’re out riding on country roads. What do you do, if anything?   Many times during my commute I pass horse floats. I tend to pull my clutch in and roll past the float and then slowly and smoothly let the clutch out so as not to make any abrupt noises. This all sounds very “extra” but it takes no real effort at all.   When I’m out riding in the wops, I sometimes see riders on horses. I have on multiple occasions turned my bike off and rolled past them before turning it back on and riding awa ..read more

If you have some time, check out this brilliant breakdown by youtuber “The Workshop” regarding the crankshaft failures on the 2015+ Yamaha R1’s. There was some chatter on the internet a few months after the first 2015 R1 models were released regarding spun bearings and crankshaft failures, but nothing came of it. The only issues Yamaha acknowledged were regarding the gearboxes and a recall was done. 2015 R1 Crankshaft failure Finally after a long time, a detailed analysis was done by this youtuber and he’s identified what may have most likely caused these failures. Essentially, the crankshaf ..read more

The 2004 onwards R1 and FZ1 model had issues with the charging system rotor magnets breaking off the epoxy and completely destroying the stator and sending metal particles all through the oil. It isn’t an “if” it’s a “when” it’ll happen as the epoxy gets brittle over heat cycles. They quietly replaced the poorly designed rotor with a new part in 2007 onwards. The new part is sold as a replacement for the 2005+ models when you go to order a replacement. Again, should have been a recall but Yamaha kept quiet about it. Read on to find out more… If this issue has happened to you and you need to re ..read more

Lane splitting is awesome isn’t it? You save a ton of time and you get an entire piece of road, all to yourself! This lane splitting tip is based on New Zealand roads, where the “fast lane” is on the far right hand side, if overtaking a car, you are meant to move to the right hand side and overtake. Motorway exits in New Zealand are located on the left hand side only at the time of writing this. Most of us who lane split have probably encountered the situation below. You approach traffic and one lane has cars backed up quite a lot further than another. In most cases, because many drivers love ..read more

Motorcycle racing series Supercross will add e-motos and more digitization to its franchise (aided by startups) in the near future, according to Director of Operations David Prater. KTM unveiled its SX-E 5 (50cc equivalent) electric junior motorcycle in late 2018, saying in a release it would have a ride time of 25 minutes to 2 hours and be “available in North American dealerships in fall 2019.”   FULL STORY: KTM unveiled its SX-E 5 (50cc equivalent) electric junior motorcycle in late 2018 Motorcycle racing series Supercross will add e-motos and more digitization to its franchise (aided ..read more