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EDITORS NOTES:<br />
After what has been a tough past 5 or so years, the SA<br />
motorcycle industry got a much needed boost with the<br />
South Africa Bike Festival, at the re-vamped Kyalami<br />
Grand Prix Circuit. Over 24 000 visitors, 124 industry<br />
related exhibitors, 16 motorcycle manufacturers, 20<br />
of Joburg’s finest food trucks and 13 of South Africa’s<br />
favourite bands, all had the unique opportunity to<br />
experience the brand new circuit facilities at the newly<br />
refurbished and much anticipated re-opening of Kyalami<br />
Grand Prix Circuit.<br />
The highlight for 2016, apart from the RideFast Magazine<br />
stand, was undoubtedly the Michelin SuperBike<br />
School Circuit Test Rides on offer from participating<br />
manufacturers BMW, Triumph, Kawasaki, Polaris,<br />
Linhai, Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda, SYM, KTM, Can-Am,<br />
Husqvarna, Victory, Indian, Ducati, and Harley Davidson<br />
showcasing their latest models throughout the weekend.<br />
Those with a motorcycle license had the opportunity to<br />
test the new circuit on a total of 74 models to choose<br />
from. More than 2500 visitor test rides took place over<br />
the three days, from cruisers to cutting-edge sports bikes<br />
and more. The festival also hosted a variety of stunts and<br />
jumps with International Stunt & Wheelie Champion, Julien<br />
“RazorBack” Welsch entertaining viewers with his amazing<br />
freestyle tricks on a Triumph Street Triple R (exclusive Q&A<br />
interview coming up on next couple of pages).<br />
Mass rides, mini-motos, supermotards, anything and<br />
everything to do with motorcycling was on display at what<br />
can only be described as a very successful event.<br />
A big shout out to Jan Schoeman, one of our many<br />
passionate readers who rode his Yamaha R1 all the way<br />
from Piketberg (1458km away), to come enjoy the festival<br />
and visit our stand. Thanks Jan!<br />
Jan and his “Lady” as he calls it...<br />
RIDEFAST MAGAZINE JULY 2016 21
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