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Distinguished Gentleman's Ride

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Dunedin is officially taking part in the world's largest and most stylish charitable motorcycle event on Sunday, May 21st, 2023.

Join hundreds of thousands of dapper gentlefolk riding stunning motorcycles on the same day around the world for men's health.

The goal for 2023 is to raise awareness and $6m USD for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health on behalf of charity partner, Movember.

All riders must be registered at The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride website to view local ride details, with details are to remain confidential.

Fundraise and be rewarded.

It's that time of the year when tens of thousands of Distinguished Gentlefolk in hundreds of cities worldwide press their tweed, don their cravats, tweak their moustaches, and sit astride their classic and vintage styled motorcycles to raise funds and awareness for men’s health; specifically prostate cancer research and suicide prevention.

The date this year is Sunday 21^st of May. Please register now and raise some funds by getting your mates to sponsor you.

Dunedin ride registration: https://www.gentlemansride.com/rides/new+zealand/dunedin

Bike style guide: https://www.gentlemansride.com/about/style-guide

Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/919621612698525

2022 DGR clip: https://youtu.be/UCgcY67s3zQ

Many thanks to Larnach Castle for providing garden access once again.

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 ~ 1st ride review from BRM

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Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

With BRM getting the only NZ invite to the world launch of the highly anticipated Royal Enfield Super Meteor, Paul headed to India to sample the latest model to incorporate the 650cc parallel-twin – while dodging cows, trucks and even camels!

Royal Enfield’s first Super Meteor was a 700cc twin that hit the streets in 1952. It was their first true 100mph machine and was developed into the Trail Blazer version for the American market. But that was when Enfield was English. Now, with Royal Enfield owned by the Indian company Eicher Motors and utilising the design and development skills of their UK Technology Centre, there’s a new Super Meteor about to hit NZ’s roads, and there’s a high likelihood it will become the most popular Enfield yet.

Cruising Culture

Cruising or touring isn’t really a thing in Royal Enfield’s homeland, meaning this model is designed more for the international market than possibly any new Enfield we’ve seen so far. The brief was to keep the styling and sweet handling of the smaller Meteor 350 launched late in 2020, just with a bigger powerplant which will be much more suitable for conditions in most western countries.

Riding in India is an eye-opener, with no-one stopping for roundabouts or intersections, animals laying in the middle of roads and scooters seemingly able to ignore every road rule, even performing such death-defying stunts as going the wrong way around roundabouts. It’s no wonder that the speeds are generally lower and that a 350cc single-cylinder fits perfectly into the environment. But on Kiwi motorways and highways? Not so much.

Cruiser culture is massive in many countries and the new Super Meteor fits into a mid-capacity segment that is, surprisingly, relatively sparse with competition. The Harley-Davidson Street 500 was massively popular but is no longer produced, with the Kawasaki Vulcan 650 probably the only other contender. And that’s quite bizarre considering how popular a light, sweet-looking, easy-riding machine with a low seat height is likely to be.

The Super Meteor features the excellent parallel-twin currently found in the popular Interceptor and Continental GT, and they’ve not done much to it other than slot it into a new chassis. And that’s okay, as this LAMs powerplant is a sweet one, with perfect characteristics for a cruiser which likes to have a little more fun than simply cruising. Max power is 47hp @ 7250rpm with 52Nm of torque at 5650rpm, with the easy delivery the perfect partner for this style of bike, especially when matched to the slick 6-speed gearbox and heel/toe gearshifter.

A Few Firsts

A first for Royal Enfield sees a set of 43mm Showa upside-down forks on a model for the first time, with the set-up handling India’s changeable road surfaces with composure. Twin rear shocks also from Showa offer preload adjustment but that’s it. Another first is LED lighting all round, with a brief stint back to the hotel undertaken at night showing the beam is a vast improvement from the Interceptor unit.

The frame is entirely new for the Super Meteor although the curved line of the tubular steel unit near the back wheel keeps the same silhouette as the Meteor 350. The sweptback handlebars, low 740mm saddle and foot-forward controls make a surprisingly comfortable riding position, and the Super Meteor is much more capable at touring than many other cruisers. With two days of riding and over 400km clocked off, I can testify that the position works. And with the Touring version offering more padding in the saddle and a screen, fitting a set of the genuine accessory saddlebags will make it an accomplished tourer, especially with the 15.7-litre tank.

With a 19-inch front wheel and 16-inch rear, the UK Technology Centre have made sure the Super Meteor can handle the twists and turns. A single twin-piston ByBre (short for By Brembo) does a decent job of scrubbing speed, but with a 241kilo wet weight, getting carried away requires the rear to be brought into the equation. The cockpit isn’t modern tourer techy, but then you’re not paying the same price. The analogue/digital round instrument cluster works well with a small LCD panel in the middle giving you trips etc, while Enfield’s Tripper navigation system is standard. The new ‘aluminium switch cubes’ look a bit tacky, but the switchgear works well. And with both the clutch and brake lever span-adjustable, smaller riders are going to be happy.

The fact there has been so much excitement around this new model has been surprising for some. But with the current economic climate and the fact motorcycle prices seem to have moved into the region of small cars, I think many underestimated the appeal of a good looking, fun, motorcycle that is being offered at an affordable price. For those who don’t require massive horsepower figures or rock-hopping adventure ability, the Super Meteor 650 seems to have hit the sweet spot for many.

For a full review, make sure to check out Bike Rider Magazine issue #220

Royal Enfield Hunter 350

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HUNTER 350 ARRIVING IN NEW ZEALAND

FROM RRP $7,590 INC. GST- Contact us at MCR today to get your order in, sales@mcr.co.nz or call 034770366

The Hunter 350 has set numerous milestones for Royal Enfield. Achieving over 75,000 bookings across India. More importantly, there are more than 40,000 proud Royal Enfield Hunter 350 owners
Royal Enfield has received great feedback from the global unveil and it is one of the most accessible Royal Enfield motorcycles
Pricing for New Zealand starts at RRP $7,590 inc. GST for the Dapper styles and RRP $7,690 inc. GST for the Rebel. The Hunter will arrive in January 2023 and will come with a 3 year unlimited kilometre warranty and 3 years roadside assistance.

Commenting on Hunter 350’s success, Global recognition and potential for Asia Pacific markets, Anuj Dua, Business Head for Asia Pacific, Royal Enfield said, “Royal Enfield has always been committed to become the global leader in the mid-size motorcycle segment and offered motorcycles that have a truly global appeal. We have an extremely strong community culture in Thailand, wherein our customers are our biggest brand advocates.

The Hunter 350, is a result of extensive feedback from riders and communities in Thailand on what their perfect motorcycle would look like. It just seemed the most natural thing in the world for Royal Enfield to develop a fun, lighter and more agile 350 roadster. The new Hunter 350 brings together all the intense flavours of pure motorcycling in a tighter new geometry, with dollops of torque from the super refined J-series engine.

The engine is super refined and responsive and offers relaxed riding which is fun, easy yet absolutely distinct. In Thailand, we have seen a growing shift towards accessible motorcycles which can be a daily companion for riders. The Hunter 350 offers just that experience and we are confident that the motorcycle will get many more riders to the Pure motorcycling fold.”

MCR Xmas Hours

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MCR Xmas Hours

XMAS HOURS 2022

FRIDAY 23 DECEMBER 8AM-5.00PM

SATURDAY 24 DEC - TUESDAY 27 DEC CLOSED

WEDNESDAY 28 DECEMBER 10AM-3PM

THURSDAY 29 DECEMBER 10AM-3PM

FRIDAY 30 DECEMBER 10AM-3PM

SATURDAY 31 DEC - TUESDAY 3 JAN CLOSED

FROM WEDNESDAY 4 JANUARY, USUAL HOURS RESUME ~

MON-FRI 8AM-5.30PM, SAT 9AM-1PM, SUNDAY CLOSED

THE TEAM AT MCR THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS AND WISH YOU A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS, WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN 2023

The new Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Cruising at its Purest

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● Royal Enfield’s eagerly anticipated thoroughbred highway cruiser showcased at EICMA 2022 | Takes Royal Enfield’s 121-year-old heritage of producing exquisitely designed motorcycles perfectly suited to long-distance riding to a new level

● Based on the highly acclaimed 650 twin engine that’s been optimised for cruising with a new chassis developed for comfort and an effortless glide down long highways

● Introduced in two distinct variants - the Super Meteor 650 and Super Meteor 650 Tourer - and in seven striking colourways | To be available for Asia Pacific markets in a phased manner by next year

EICMA, November 9, 2022: Royal Enfield, the global leader in the mid-size (250cc - 750cc) motorcycling segment, today unveiled the new Super Meteor 650, injecting a new level of character, style and accessibility into the mid-sized cruiser market.

The Super Meteor 650 continues Royal Enfield’s heritage of building superlative cruisers. It is centered around the award-winning 648cc twin platform that’s been rigorously tested and, since 2018, enjoyed worldwide acclaim within the multi-award-winning Interceptor INT 650 and Continental GT 650. The motorcycle will be available for Asia Pacific markets in a phased manner by next year.

Commenting on Royal Enfield’s cruiser lineage and approach to building motorcycles, Siddhartha Lal, Managing Director of Eicher Motors Ltd. said, “We have always had a differentiated approach to building motorcycles and our gorgeous new cruiser, the Super Meteor 650, is the next evolution of this approach. Inspired by our own long distance riding experiences and those of our customers, we have built the Super Meteor to be absolutely enjoyable to all senses. The engine is super refined and responsive and offers relaxed part-throttle experience at highway-plus speeds, the riding ergonomics are fine-tuned to offer a leisurely, yet in-control riding experience, and the overall fit-finish of parts and materials evoke visual and sensory delight. The gorgeous silhouette and contours of the Super Meteor have been inspired by generations of cruisers from Royal Enfield, and are at the same time, familiar, yet absolutely distinct.”

A quintessential cruiser, the Super Meteor 650 combines uncluttered controls and instrumentation with relaxed rider ergonomics; rock-steady stability on the highway with spine-tingling pleasure on winding roads, where it keenly changes direction. Its flexible, silky-smooth engine has torque aplenty and its cool retro styling is infused with clearly recognisable Royal Enfield DNA.

Speaking about the engineering that underpins the Super Meteor 650, Royal Enfield CEO, B Govindarajan, said, “Even at the start of the development journey of the 650 parallel twin platform we were clear about our intentions of designing and building a true-blue highway cruiser. It’s been a while in the making but we are very glad that it is finally here. The 650 twin engine has been at the heart of the resounding global success of the Interceptor and the Continental GT 650 and we are confident that this platform, in a new cruiser avatar, will create new audiences for Royal Enfield across the world.”

Over the years, Royal Enfield has made exceptional contributions to the cruiser category with exquisite motorcycles that have founded new, strong niche markets. Commencing in the mid-1950s, the company was decades ahead of the cruiser genre being defined when it produced US export variants of the original Redditch Super Meteor with what is today considered as a cruiser profile.

Global success followed in 2020 with the launch of the Meteor 350 on the brand new J-series platform. The Meteor 350 upped the tempo with new standards of finesse, quality and, most importantly, rideability. Equally at home in the city as on the open road, it has enjoyed a spectacular reception in European markets as well as winning the hearts and minds of riders across the world.

The Super Meteor 650 is the solo tourer variant and will be available in five colourways - Astral Black, Astral Blue, Astral Green and Interstellar Grey. The Super Meteor 650 Tourer is the grand tourer variant and will be available in Celestial Red and Celestial Blue.

Royal Enfield is confident that it will make believers out of non-believers, encouraging those who love motorcycling but with no experience or desire to ride a cruiser, to do just that – go cruising.

The pricing and arrival of the Super Meteor 650 has yet to be announced for Australia & New Zealand.

Have you met Dorje?

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Dorje is originally from Tibet but now calls NZ home with his wife Patricia. He bought his Royal Enfield in November 2020 and has clocked up 50,000km. Nothing like a trip to Mount Cook from Dunedin for lunch. He just absolutely LOVES riding his bike.

Dorje has heaps of different "bling bits" on his Interceptor and is more than happy to have a yarn about is bike to anyone and everyone.

If you see him out and about be sure to say Hi.

Dunedin Bucket Racing

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Season dates to pencil in

October 30th

November 13th tbc

December 18th tbc

March 26th tbc

April 30th tbc

May 21st tbc

Pics from the OMCC have a go day

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A few images from the OMCC Have A Go day in the weekend. Thanks lIam for sharing your photos.

A good day was had by all, and we're pretty sure there will be some lobsters around today. Thanks to the OMCC club, medics, flagies, and officials - we all appreciate the work that goes in to hosting these evets.

https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/1vZl5ODzAafu1yyUjfH-MRkObKY1m3zIz?usp=sharing

Cole Scammell Racing update

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As you may have seen our racing season started off well. Our first event was at Christchurch for test and tune on Sunday. The bike ran perfectly and I couldn’t fault it however it was over powering a cold and Un prepped track. This made for a constant and frustrating battle for traction all day my fastest run was a 9.1 at 158 mph losing traction hard off the line, getting out of the power completely then back on again. In spite of this I still managed to take the win for my class which will be a great help towards the PBDRC club points series for the season. Our next event is coming up in a couple weeks also in Christchurch for the first round of nationals. I will take the same setup to this event as well but with perhaps a second chain for a short wheel base option in case the track conditions aren’t there again. At this event I will also try to better my existing national record of 8.38 to hopefully an 8.2. Soon my new parts will be shipping out of Canada to increase my power massively. I am hoping to run my new set up in Masterton in November and break into the 7’s which has been a very long term goal and will be awesome if I can achieve this.

Motorcycle Replacements 2004 Ltd News Feed

Distinguished Gentleman's Ride

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 ~ 1st ride review from BRM

Royal Enfield Hunter 350

HUNTER 350 ARRIVING IN NEW ZEALAND FROM RRP $7,590 INC. GST- Contact us at MCR today to get your order in, sales@mcr.co.nz or call 034770366

MCR Xmas Hours

The new Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Cruising at its Purest

Have you met Dorje?

Dunedin Bucket Racing

Pics from the OMCC have a go day

Cole Scammell Racing update

HUNTER 350 ARRIVING IN NEW ZEALAND

FROM RRP $7,590 INC. GST- Contact us at MCR today to get your order in, sales@mcr.co.nz or call 034770366