Karl Morgan (Suzuki No.23), chasing glory in the 600cc class this season. Photo / Andy McGechan/BikesportNZ.com
If he's to be charged with guilt by association, then Kiwi motorcycle ace Karl Morgan is more than happy to confess.
The 24-year-old Aucklander, a bike mechanic, is one of many Kiwis in recent times who has crossed the Tasman seeking prosperity. The difference with Morgan is that he's eventually
coming back and bringing the riches home with him.
Morgan is happy to work as a labourer as he shares a flat with Australian superbike hero Robbie Bugden, using each moment he can spare to race and train with the three-time former NZ uperbike champion and the man who is also heavily favoured to win the 2012 NZ Superbike Championships.
Bugden has a healthy points lead in the superbike class after four of five rounds in the nationals, with the final round this weekend at Taupo.
"I've been racing since I was 13," said Morgan. "I've won a few races over the years, but living and working in Brisbane has given me the opportunity to learn from one of the sport's masters (Bugden).
