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350-Page Memoir Chronicles 1953 Isle of Man TT Rider Neville Wooderson
Riding Through Life, a new memoir of New Zealand racer Neville Wooderson, has been published. Across 350 pages and nearly 300 photographs, it records his 1953 Isle of Man TT entry on a BSA Gold Star and his work building Nepal's Khunde Hospital in 1966. The book costs NZ$55.
BRM New Zealand · 7/30/2026
KTM's 2027 Electric Trail Bike FREERIDE E Goes on Limited Sale in Australia and New Zealand From July, Street-Legal
KTM has unveiled the 2027 model-year FREERIDE E electric trail bike. In Australia and New Zealand, a limited number of units will be sold through authorized dealers starting July 2026. The bike has also secured street-legal approval, and comes with a 5.5 kWh battery rated to withstand more than 1,000 charge cycles.
Australian Motorcycle News · 7/14/2026
FTN Motion's 'Streetdog XR': Lightweight Electric at 88kg With 140km Range
New Zealand's FTN Motion has unveiled its electric model, the Streetdog XR. With a minimal, retro-inspired style, it combines a light 88kg curb weight with an improved 140km range. Rather than relying on a large battery for range, the design philosophy centers on cutting weight throughout the vehicle.
Moto.it · 7/2/2026
Patrick Evans Wins X Games Best Trick Gold on Electric Stark VARG, Australians Sweep the Podium
Patrick Evans won gold in Moto X Best Trick at X Games Sacramento 2026 riding the electric dirt bike Stark VARG. The symbolic freestyle victory on an electric machine came with an all-Australian podium, further cementing the presence of electric off-road bikes in top-level competition.
Dirt Action · 6/30/2026