Motorcycles

We have carefully chosen our motorcycles based on experience and the capability of the motorcycle for multi day touring. Having good luggage capacity and two up capability are important considerations as well as being comfortable. We hope we have something for everyone, offer a good price and a range of options for you to choose from.

To ride our motorcycles, you must:

Be 25 years old or older.
Be actively riding.
Have a minimum of 2 years constant riding experience.
Have a minimum of a “Restricted or Provisional Licence”. We are unable to cater for Learner Licence holders, sorry.
In most cases we will accept your local licence from the country of issue, but we must be able to clearly identify your licence type. If there is any doubt, please send us a copy of both sides of your licence or obtain an “International Driver’s Licence”.
Before obtaining an International Driver’s Licence you want to consider having your licence translated by contacting the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA). Please follow this link.

All of our rental motorcycles are maintained by fully qualified motorcycle technicians and are New Zealand Government Transport certified for rental vehicles. Our fleet is a modern fleet of BMW, Honda and Suzuki motorcycles.

During your rental, Motorent.NZ is not obliged to replace a motorcycle damaged by the customer but will do so at their discretion depending on the circumstances and bike availability.

Inclusive in the daily hire rate is:
• Motorcycle comprehensive insurance cover (includes damage to third party vehicles and property)
• Roadside Assistance Cover
• 350km per day. Over 350km = 45c p/km
• Two 36l side panniers. If you have inner bags, please bring them with you
• Most of our motorcycles have wind shields and we have fitted aftermarket larger windshields on the BMW F700GS and BMW F800GS
• The BMW F700GS and BMW F800GS also have low seat options available on request
• Puncture repair kit (at least one per group) & chain lubricant

Other points:
• Camera mounting to record your trip is not permitted on our motorcycles; please mount your camera on your helmet
• If your personal GPS is compatible with our cradles, you are welcome to use the cradle which is hard wired to the motorcycle. We use the RAM mount system for mounting our GPS units. You can use you own GPS cradle, but it must have a RAM ball on it, and we must fit it before your departure. We use TomTom Rider 400 GPS units
• Not all of our motorcycles have 12v outlets. We strongly recommend bringing battery back-up devices
• Motorcycles (at least one per group) are provided with a puncture repair kit and small can of chain lubricant

Additional options:
• Low seat for BMW F700GS & BMW F800GS (must be requested on booking)
• Either factory or aftermarket heated grips (bikes are not fitted with these as standard – please request them if required)
• TomTom GPS (Please familiarise yourself with the operating instructions if you book a GPS. We use the Rider 400 model. Tomtom GPS Manual. If you wish to plan some routes using GPS files you can save these on a Micro SD card and then upload them to our GPS on arrival, but please make sure you are familiar with this as we are unable to do this for you at pick up
• Tank Bag
• Full riding gear