Bikes

There’s nothing run-of-the-mill about Open Road tours, including our fleet of motorcycles. We’ve chosen our ‘bikes’ to add a special dimension to your experience. Every one offers exhilaration, great luggage capacity and the ability to make the most of New Zealand’s often twisty roads. They’re all under two years old, meticulously maintained by professionals and offer great comfort for rider and pillion alike.

Triumph Tiger 800XR

Capacity: 800ccPower: 95hp

Seat height: 810mmWeight: 188kg

Fuel Capacity: 19LFinal Drive: Chain Drive

Torque: 79Nm @ 7850revsEngine Configuration: Liquid cooled inline TripleWind protection: Adjustable WindscreenLuggage System: Top case and side panniers, lockable & waterproofOther features: Adjustable Suspension, ABS, Traction Control, Riding modes, Heated Grips, Screen

Easy going fun & comfort

With its lower (and adjustable) seat height, Triumph’s middle-weight adventure bike offers the perfect balance between manageable size and all-day comfort. The turbine-smooth triple offers ample torque and the handling is superb.  

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Triumph Tiger XR800 LOW SEAT

Capacity: 799ccPower: 95hp

Seat height: 753mmWeight: 199kg

Fuel Capacity: 19LFinal Drive: Chain Drive

Torque: 79Nm @ 7850revsEngine Configuration: Inline triple Wind protection: Adjustable WindscreenLuggage System: Rack & panniersOther features: This is the factory-lowered version of every popular Triumph XRX800 The seat is quick and easy to adjust, it also has heated grips

Easy going fun & comfort LOW SEAT

With its lower (and adjustable 760-780mm) seat height, Triumph’s middle-weight adventure bike offers the perfect balance between manageable size and all-day comfort. The turbine-smooth triple offers ample torque and the handling is superb.  

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Aprilia Caponord 1200

Capacity: 1200ccPower: 128hp

Seat height: 840mmWeight: 228kg

Fuel Capacity: 24LFinal Drive: Chain drive

Torque: 114Nm @ 6500revsEngine Configuration: Water cooled V TwinWind protection: Adjustable windshieldLuggage System: Top case and side panniers, lockable & waterproofOther features: Full Electronic Suspension, ABS, Traction Control, Riding modes

Italian style, performance and handling

Aprilia’s Caponord seemingly achieves the impossible: rorty and sporty one minute, refined and oh-so-comfortable the next. Much credit goes to Aprilia’s ADD active suspension that adjusts preload, compression and rebound all on the fly. The result is an amazing bike that’s a pleasure to ride, whether storming a mountain pass or wafting along the motorway.

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Kawasaki Versys 1000

Capacity: 1000ccPower: 120hp

Seat height: 840mmWeight: 250kg

Fuel Capacity: 21LFinal Drive: Chain drive

Torque: 102Nm @ 7500revsEngine Configuration: Liquid cooled inline 4 Wind protection: Adjustable windshieldLuggage System: Top case and side panniers, lockable & waterproofOther features: ABS, triple stage traction control, twin riding modes

So smooth and sophisticated

This unassuming Japanese powerhouse will surprise many, with its torquey motor, sharp handling and all-day comfort. In typical Kawasaki style, it retains enough ‘rush’ to keep keen riders satisfied, while the comfy seat and sensible riding position make it a great touring machine. 

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