About Us

JR Motorcycles started back in 2009 in my parents’ garage. I printed a few pages explaining what I could do with bikes and handed them out to riders. One of my first jobs was replacing a spark plug cap. I earned twenty bucks and I was stoked! That job might seem small, but it meant everything. It was the start.

I’ve worked in motorcycle shops across Christchurch, Tokyo, and Sendai, training in dealerships, exporters, and workshops. I picked up a lot from Japanese workshop culture, where precision, patience, organisation, and pride in the work are everything. That mindset of focusing on doing everything 100 percent right has shaped everything we do at JR Motorcycles.

In 2020, I trained with Air New Zealand to become an aircraft engineer. I even considered leaving the motorcycle industry, but it kept pulling me back. Working on aircraft reminded me how serious the responsibility is when someone puts their trust in your hands. Everything must be precise and correct. That level of care now lives in our workshop values.

As a professional pillion since preschool, I’ve spent plenty of time riding on the back of bikes, taking in everything around me: the changing smells, the shifting temperatures, and those amazing 360-degree views you can only get on a motorcycle, without the metal bars of a car blocking your view!

With a background in E-commerce and Business Information Systems, I built our website to make it easy for riders across New Zealand to connect with us. I manage the online store and handle all things digital to keep our business running smoothly. Whether you’re after tyres, helmets, apparel, or parts, booking a workshop service, or planning a Japan tour, you’ll find the support you need right here.

We ride a Yamaha Ténéré 700 and share our adventures online as t7couple. We even took the bike to our wedding! After that, we set off on a two-month, 10,000 km honeymoon ride around New Zealand.

We've also travelled on motorcycles through Japan and the Philippines and now we run motorcycle tours in New Zealand, Japan, and hopefully, soon in China. Speaking English, Japanese, Mandarin, and Cantonese helps us connect with riders from many places and backgrounds. We love making new friends through our shared passion for motorcycles.

Over the years, JR Motorcycles has moved around a bit. We’ve been in Wigram, central Christchurch, and West Melton. In winter 2023, we finally settled in New Zealand’s fastest-growing area: Rolleston. We’re planning to be here for the next 30 years!

JR Motorcycles has grown into much more than a workshop. We now offer a wide range of gear, parts, and accessories online, shipping to riders across the country. Whatever your motorcycle needs, we are here to help with expert knowledge and genuine passion.

Our goal is simple: to be the most trusted and respected motorcycle business in New Zealand!