ROAD NEWS
KTM DUKE IT OUT IN‘ 26
KTM has released the 2026 Duke range and did not hold back on the bits we love. The big kids get a 4-year warranty and we now get the Duke 990 R. With 130hp and fully adjustable suspension as well as all the trick electronics, this is a scalpel designed for fun on twisty roads or on the track – the choice is yours. The KTM 1390 Super Duke R and its EVO brother also return in top form for 2026. The big daddy of the range, these 1390cc beasts have great manners when required and the ability to unleash the beast within on command. If you have never experienced any of these
magnificent beasts, do yourself a favour and try one for yourself. Go on, be a devil.
NZSBK TROPHY CLASS
Want to race in the Nationals but need to ease into it, rather than get strafed by the whizzkids? The Trophy class might be right up your alley. Designed as an entry level into the arena, it is a controlled class, based on laptimes. The class is encouraging more folk to the track and is a great way to learn the ropes from supportive people and let you progress from trackdays to racing, just in a lower stress environment. This is a golden opportunity to fulfill that dream. Head to https:// www. nzsuperbikeseries. co. nz / sst to check out rules, requirements and the pathway to success.
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