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Motorcycles New Zealand can supply all of your riding accessory needs, including riding gear, clothing and luggage carriers.

Riding Gear
Here's what you'll need to ensure a safe and comfortable motorcycle riding experience:

  • Helmet (black HJC full face type with a clear visor). Note that it is a legal requirement that both rider and pillion passenger wear helmets at all times whilst riding a motorcycle in New Zealand. This includes our Kawasaki trike.
  • Protective and windproof motorcycle jacket and riding pants
  • Leather riding gloves
  • Sturdy leather riding boots
  • Optional balaclava
The hire of riding gear is additional to our motorcycle rental rates.

Is the clothing waterproof?
Our padded jackets and trousers are windproof and 'shower-proof'. We define a shower as riding in light-medium rain, intermittent or steady, for about an hour. In that case our jackets, gloves & trou will keep you dry on the inside. If you continue to ride in rain, certainly torrential rain, for longer than about an hour it is highly likely you will get wet. If this is likely to be a problem for you (as much as you can predict what the weather will be here before you come!) then we recommend you bring a rainsuit, either one-piece or perhaps PVC over-trousers. Most customers tend to rationalise rain-riding and getting moist as part of the motorcycling experience, and avoid bulking out their limited luggage space with a rainsuit. For that reason we don't hire rainsuits. Remember that there is no dry-season in the South Island and the island's weather is hugely influenced by the Southern Alps. In Christchurch it can be swelteringly hot, whereas 3 hours' ride away on the West Coast it may be pouring down.

In summary, if you are considering hiring our riding clothing please understand it is 'showerproof' only and we emphasise that if you choose to ride in incessant rain then you will eventually get that cold trickle down the inside of your shirt!

Luggage Carriers and Bags
Luggage carriers, known as panniers, are available for hire

To reduce the amount of luggage you need to take with you on your ride, Motorcycles New Zealand also offers a secure luggage storage facility for the duration of your rental. This service is provided free of charge.

Other Gear
In addition, for times that you're not on your motorcycle, you'll also need:
  • Casual and comfortable street clothes (New Zealand's dress code is relaxed. You will be expected to remove your riding helmet when entering hotels, cafes, restaurants, shops, banks, petrol stations etc)
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Swimming gear
  • Your camera - for recording all those wonderful memories and stunning scenery along the way.
Pricelist


Accessory Item Per Hire Rates
(no time limit)

Helmets

Small/Medium/Large/Xtra-Large/Xtra-Xtra-Large $NZ 50.00 

Clothing

Riding jacket - windproof & protectively padded $NZ 25.00 
Riding pants - windproof & protectively padded $NZ 25.00 
Balaclava - cotton $NZ 25.00 
Gloves - leather touring $NZ 25.00 
Boots - leather touring style $NZ 50.00 

Luggage/Baggage Carriers
Panniers - set of 2 $NZ 50.00 
Top Box (for Suzuki DL650 V-Strom & BMW 1200GS bikes ONLY) $NZ 50.00 

Other Accessories

Mobile phone Provided free (hirer pays for calls only)

Bungee cords, chain lube and security locks are provided at no charge

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