Being the track ready and performance-focused
special edition it is, Triumph has gone all out with
the performance aids meaning the new Daytona
Moto2 765 Limited Edition also features Triumph
Shift Assist quick-shifter as standard.
In addition to its already impressive spec,
Triumph has also developed 35 genuine
Triumph accessories available for this new
model, customers can tailor their Daytona
to their own personal needs, with styling,
protection and security features. New
accessories include contemporary scrolling
LED indicators with gloss black cast aluminium
bodies, plus a beautiful machined aluminium
rear brake reservoir with a laser-etched
Triumph branded lid.
REJOICE, WE CAN RIDE AGAIN!
I
t seems like an eternity since we were actively
able to ride our motorcycles for recreation,
but with the recent announcement from the
NZ Government which moved the country into
alert Level 2, we can breathe a sigh of relief and
jump back in the saddle again.
According to the official covid19.govt.nz website,
the move to alert level 2 means we can once again
enjoy recreational activities previously restricted
under the higher alert levels.
The big points for Kiwi motorcyclists are
that inter-regional travel will once again be
permitted, as well as gatherings of 100 people
or less. This means you can hit the road to ride
your favourite loop to your favourite cafe as
well, as hit the track provided there are fewer
than 100 people in attendance. However, that
100 people limit includes staff and all food
should be served individually, meaning no
buffet dinners at your favourite destination.
On the commercial front, the easing of
lockdown measures means most motorcycle
dealerships will be once again allowed to open
their doors to the public, provided that physical
distancing measures are adhered to. That
means you can walk in and browse the latest
models, gear or parts to your heart’s content
once again.
However, there are still caveats to the Level
2 announcement.
Importantly, under level 2 motorcycle sport
is unable to resume according to Motorcycling
New Zealand. In a statement released via the
Motorcycling New Zealand Facebook page,
the organisation said the limits on numbers
in attendance rule out motorcycle sport
resuming for now.
“Sport NZ has confirmed that the 10 person
gathering limit applies to community sport.
For MNZ, this means that the combined number
of riders, support crew and officials at an event
or meeting must not exceed 10. Appropriate
physical distancing guidelines must also be
observed. The 10-person maximum effectively
rules out any resumption of motorcycle sport
at this point.”
The MNZ release continued: “At the earliest
sport may resume later this month, with the
stipulation that Covid-19 is contained further.
Sport NZ has indicated that competitions
may be able to commence from around 30
May, however this depends on the continued
containment of COVID-19 and the advice of the
Director-General of Health. For the moment,
we would suggest using this time to get ready
for the resumption of racing”
The border to NZ will also remain closed,
meaning that while the roads will be free of
international tourists we will still need to
remain vigilant of wayward Kiwis re-learning
the ropes after two months off the roads.
We’re not out of this yet, but being allowed back
on our bikes is one way to vastly improve the
mental and physical health of many a Kiwi rider.
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