BSA Motorcycles International Rally

Event location: Dowse Square, Lower Hutt

BSA motorcycles to roll into the Hutt

Motorcycle riders from around the world have registered for the 63rd BSA International rally being held in the Hutt Valley from 13 -20 February 2026.

BSA (Birmingham Small Arms) was once the world’s biggest name in motorcycles before production ceased in 1973 before restarting again in 2021.

New Zealand BSA International Rally spokesperson Graeme Reilly (NZ BSA Owners Club President) says around 100 people and 70 bikes are expected to attend the event.

“We have bookings from BSA riders in the Netherlands, Australia, United Kingdom, United States, Belgium, Canada and Germany. The are revving their engines and can’t wait to get here.”

The bikes, with gloriously named models such as Empire Star, A65, Rocket 3, Bantam and the immortal Gold Star, will be on display at Lower Hutt’s Dowse Square on Saturday 14 February between 2:00 and 3:30pm.

“This is only the third time the BSA International Rally has been held in New Zealand and presents a rare opportunity for classic bike lovers, and those who enjoy fine machinery, to see what all the fuss is about.”