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The NZ motorcycling podcast, made by Kiwi Motorcyclists for Kiwi Motorcyclists

PowerBand Podcast


    • Dec 18, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 340 EPISODES


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    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E47 | Merry Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 13:42


    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E46

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 15:16


    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E45

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 15:42


    Get your tinsel tangled and your engines revved—it's our Christmas Gift Buying Guide for Motorcyclists! Whether you're hunting for the perfect stocking stuffer or a big-ticket treat, we've got ideas for every rider in your life.

    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E44

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 16:53


    In this episode of the Kiwi Rider Podcast, we dive into the exciting deals currently available on a wide range of bikes! From adventure machines to enduro beasts and everything in between, now might be the perfect time to grab your dream ride. Join us as we break down the best offers, share insider tips, and help you find the perfect bike at the right price. Don't miss it!

    Kiwi Rider Podcast | E43 | Kylie Dorr Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 15:44


    In this episode of the Kiwi Rider Podcast, Ray Heron sits down with Kylie Dorr to hear all about her incredible journey at the International Six Days Enduro (ISDE). From the intense preparation to the challenges faced on the world stage, Keylie shares her highs, lows, and lessons learned as a Kiwi rider representing on the global stage. Whether you're an enduro enthusiast or just love a great story of grit and determination, this episode is a must-listen!

    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E42 | EICMA Full Wrapup

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 33:12


    In this episode, we dive into all the biggest stories from EICMA 2024! From groundbreaking new bikes and cutting-edge tech to surprise reveals and future trends, we break down everything you need to know from the world's largest motorcycle show. Join us as we analyze the standout models, talk through our top picks, and discuss what these releases mean for riders in 2025 and beyond!

    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E41 | EICMA

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 13:16


    Eicma is the motorcycling industry's biggest trade show, where manufacturers like to look good by showing off their biggest and best concepts and new bikes for the new year.

    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E40 | Aprilia RS457 Launch

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 15:50


    In Episode 40 of the Kiwi Rider Podcast, we're trackside at Hampton Downs for the thrilling New Zealand launch of the Aprilia RS457! Join us as we dive into the action, catching up with riders, chatting with dealers, and soaking in the excitement of a free track day for Aprilia fans. From first impressions of the RS457 to the pulse of the crowd, we've got you covered with everything from this unforgettable day. Tune in for the latest in Kiwi motorcycling!

    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E39

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 11:37


    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E38 | Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 17:24


    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E37

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 14:00


    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E36 | Small Bikes and Italjets With Callum

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 21:44


    Join Ray Heron as he chats with Callum Blackmore from Small Bike Stuff about the bold and futuristic Italjet Dragster 200. In this episode, they dive into what makes the Dragster a head-turner on city streets, its unique design, and how it holds up against other scooters in the 200cc class. From performance to style, Callum shares his insights and experience, while Ray adds his own take on what makes this urban machine a standout. Whether you're a scooter enthusiast or just curious about the latest in two-wheel innovation, this is one conversation you won't want to miss!

    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E35 | Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 14:06


    In Episode 35 of the Kiwi Rider Podcast, we take the Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally Pro for a spin! This week, we dive into the ins and outs of Triumph's flagship adventure bike, testing its off-road capabilities, comfort, and tech features. Whether you're into rugged trails or long-distance touring, the Tiger 1200 Rally Pro promises to deliver. Tune in as we break down our riding experience, talk about the bike's standout features, and see how it stacks up in the world of adventure motorcycles!

    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E34

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 47:08


    In this episode, Ray Heron sits down with Carrey Griffiths to dive into a hot topic for Kiwi motorcyclists—ACC and its funding model. With whispers about a potential hike in the ACC component of motorcycle registration, Carrey breaks down how ACC is funded, why motorcycle regos might be affected, and what it means for riders across New Zealand. Whether you're a weekend warrior or daily commuter, this episode gives you the insights you need to stay ahead of any changes coming your way.

    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E33

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 17:29


    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E32

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 24:21


    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E31 | Motorcycle Awareness Month with Andrew Stroud

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 29:59


    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E30

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 22:44


    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E29 | Beta Berm Buster

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 25:30


    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E28 | Kylie Dorr ISDE

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 22:33


    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E27 | Chris Power's Cape York Adventure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 19:08


    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E26

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 15:14


    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 19:00


    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 28:25


    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E23

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 18:48


    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 17:56


    Kiwi RIder Podcast 2024 | E21

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 15:37


    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E20

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 14:08


    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 15:56


    Kiwi Rider Podcast | E18 | Aprilia Tuareg 660

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 18:58


    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E17 | Triumph 400 and Daytona

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 48:23


    Join Mat and Ray this week, as they breakdown the middleweight learner class, and talk about the new Triumph 400s and Daytona.

    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E16 | CFMOTO 450MT

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 14:22


    Join us for the CFMOTO 450MT launch, where we get to ride the bike for the first time.

    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E15

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 14:02


    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E14 | The Beta is Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 14:18


    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E13

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 11:26


    In this week's show, Ray hits the Sand Country Run on the Beta RR 430 and a Sunday Morning Bikers breakfast.

    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E12 | Electric Bikes and yarns with Mark

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 19:02


    Ray went for a ride with Mark and Simon, and talked tyre changing, and electric bikes.

    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E11 | New Long Term Test Bike

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 14:18


    Introducing our new long term test bike, the Suzuki GSX-8S.

    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E10 | Is it time to give up on Harley-Davidson?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 28:22


    With Harley-Davidson's latest bike announcement, we're starting to winder if the Bar and Shield is ever going to stop looking backwards? Let's discuss.

    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E09 | Escape Artist Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 22:28


    This week we catch up with Logal, a budding film maker and motorcycle enthusiast about what he's been doing both on YouTube and on his motorcycle adventures.

    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E08 | Rabaconda

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 16:31


    In this week's show, we investigate a new tool that may or may not help with tyre changing.

    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E07 | News Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 21:23


    In this week's show, we bring you an update on the latest news from the motorcycling world. As well as a first look at a new Quadlock and budget Bluetooth intercom.

    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E06 | Keiran Mair Hits The Track

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 25:56


    In this week's show, we continue living vicariously through our real Kiwi Riders. Keiran Mair has been doing great things on track around NZ during the International Suzuki Series, and NZSBK. He is certainly a name to watch in the future. 

    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E05 | Paul's Summer Road Trip

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 24:21


    In this week's show, we continue catching up with some of our regulars about their summer roadies... This week it's Paul Kane.

    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E04 | Ben's Summer Roadie

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 42:34


    In this week's show, Ray catches up with Ben Wilkins, Editor of Kiwi Rider magazine to hear all about his summer riding adventures.

    rider kiwi roadie ben wilkins
    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E03

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 11:19


    Make time for your health before it makes you make time for it.

    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E02

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 20:00


    In this week's show: Triumph reveals the new Daytona 660 Triumph Street Triple put head to head with the Speed Triple BMW R1300GS scales volcano And the Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR is not as bad as the internet would have you believe

    Kiwi Rider Podcast 2024 | E01

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 18:52


    We're back for 2024! In this week's show: Ray's blue blood is bleaching. Suzuki International Series and Cemetry Circuit wrap up. Price announced for new Himalayan.

    KRP 2023 | E46 | 2023 Wrap-up

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 34:47


    This week Ray and Mat wrap up what a year it's been.   Thanks for joining us in 2023, and keep an eye out in 2024 for all new episodes of Kiwi Rider Podcast.

    KRP 2023 | E45 | Southern Ladies of Adventure

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 28:14


    In this week's episode, Ray speaks with Kate and Nicky, two of the most active adventure riding ladies we know about what got them into it, what they ride and what makes them tick.

    KRP 2023 | E44 | Cardo Vs Sena

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 18:47


    In this week's show, we break it down point for point, which is the better intercom? Cardo's Packtalk Edge, or Sena's 5s

    KRP 2023 | E43 | Sena, LS2, Hoto and Berm Buster

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 21:13


    In this week's show, We hear from Todd Sutherland, and his experience at Berm Buster back in October. Also Ray has a new helmet, coms kit and it has a few nifty tricks.

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