MRW Issue 11 preview

ISSUE 11
JULY 2021
EXCLUSIVE FEATURE
WHAT IT
FEELS LIKE!
TO GAS A WINNING MOTOGP BIKE
ALSO INSIDE: NEW SUZUKI GIXXER 150 SF
// B B33 100% CATALOGUE // M ARC MARQUEZ
EXCLUSIVE SA TEST
BRIDGING
THE GAP
W E R I D E T H E N E W T R I U M P H 1 2 0 0
R S S P E E D T R I P L E & P U T I T U P
AGIANST THE AUSTRIAN BEAST
CHANGING OF THE
GUARD
KTM
RC 8C
EXCLUSIVE FEATURE
TOPRAK & FABIO
FIRST LOOK
EXTREME HYPERFOCUS

EDITOR’S NOTE
Let’s talk MotoGP then shall we?
There are a few problems that need to
be addressed, and soon, in MotoGP.
First one being the Vinales saga -
where will he be going? His only real
choice is that of Aprilia, with rumours
suggesting he could be on his way to
VR46, but don’t think so. He could also
find himself back on a Yamaha with the
Petronas team, if all else fails. Although
I can’t see that happening either - I
think the Yamaha bridge has well and
truly been burnt.
So, who does Aprilia go for then?
They’ve got Aleix, but who takes the
2nd seat. They have Vinales as an
option, as well as Dovi. Some have
come out saying that Dovi will not
be making a return, while others say
it’s almost certain he will be in Aprilia
colours for 2022. It’s a very tricky
one - do they go for fast, but very
temperamental Vinales, or established,
meticulous Dovi, who has been out of
racing for a year? For now, the saga
continues and we all wait in huge
anticipation for the news to break.
The other saga is that of Petronas
Yamaha. With Franco looking set
to join the factory team in place of
Maverick, and Rossi looking like he
might call it quits, they have two spots
that need filling. On the Rossi topic,
I’m pretty sure the announcement
of retirement, or that he will be on a
VR46 Ducati will come soon. Pretty
sure Yamaha will not be happy having
him on one of their bikes and owning a
team of Ducati’s? Let’s see.
So, Petronas look like they are after
a fast, British passport holder, and
a certain Mr Superbike has been
mentioned. Johnny Rea is their big
target, trying to lure him away from
his almost lifetime Kawasaki contract
and into MotoGP. Johnny came out at
Assen and said he is not saying yes,
or no to these rumours, and could be
tempted by the idea.
I personally would love to see him make
the move, and have no doubt that he
will be fast and raise many an eye-brow
- even at the age of 35 (next year). I’m
sure he won’t be tempted if the package
includes an ageing M1 machine, like
Franco has been on, but think he will
be tempted if Yamaha promise him a
factory spec bike.
Fact is MotoGP and Dorna are desperate
for a fast British rider to come in, and
this has now also sparked rumours of
a return to action for Cal Crutchlow
full-time in 2022 on a Petronas bike.
Cal will be back in action for the team
filling in for the injured Morbidelli at both
Austrian rounds and if all goes well why
not make a return?
The second seat is a bigger question
mark, with Toprak and Gerloff now
signing new deals to stay in WSBK,
ruling them out. Although Gerloff does
have a release clause if Petronas were
to come calling. This will delight Dorna
once again, as it’s an American passport
coming in. Inside info tells us that one of
the bikes in the Petronas team is owned
mainly by Dorna, who have a big say
who goes on it, and aren’t necessarily
looking for a race winner, but rather a
fast, certain passport owner.
Either way, MotoGP is still keeping us
all on the edge of our seats and I would
love to see anyone of those riders come
in, but must say I lean more towards
seeing Rea give it a good shot.
It’s also going to be great to see Dani
Pedrosa back in action - 955 days after
his last MotoGP race. He has done
great things for KTM and imagine the
guy goes and wins? Now that would
be great - highly unlikely - but great.
This is MotoGP after all, and anything
is possible...
Ok, go and enjoy the new magazine
that awaits you and we will talk more
MotoGP soon. Keep a look out on
our Facebook page and YouTube
channel for new episodes of “Talking
MotoGP” and other great MotoGP and
motorcycle features.
Cheers for now.
Rob Portman
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NEWS
DESK
The scooter’s liquid-cooled electric motor is
positioned between the Li-ion battery pack and
rear wheel, and has a rated power output of 20
hp, though that maxes out at 42 hp for a zippy
standstill to 50 km/h time of 2.6 seconds. There
is an 11-kW version too, with a max output of
31-hp, but either way, the e-scooter boasts a top
speed of 120 km/h.
The air-cooled 60.6-Ah battery is reckoned
good for up to 130 km of per-charge WMTC
range, with riders plugging in the supplied cable
by dropping down the door of a compartment
below the handlebar (the reduced-output flavor
has a 100-km range.
A full charge using a domestic socket takes
4 hours and 20 minutes. An optional 6.9-kW
wallbox quick charger is available for reducing
that top-up time to an hour and 40 minutes,
though riders will need a Mode 3 cable for this,
as well as for connecting to a public charging
station. And going from 20 percent capacity to
80 percent will take as little as 45 minutes via
the quick charger.
BMW is offering three ride modes as
standard, allowing users to choose between
“maximum efficiency and maximum riding fun”
– though if Eco, Rain and Road modes are just
not enough, a Dynamic mode that allows for
faster acceleration can be optioned in.
Stopping power comes from twin disc
braking to the front, and a single disc at the
back. BMW has cooked in the latest-generation
ABS, and an ABS Pro option – which includes
a banking sensor for controlled braking in the
bendy bits – is also available. Automatic stability
(or anti-slip) control rider assistance comes as
standard too, with dynamic traction control
offered as an optional extra.
THE SILENT REVOLUTION
THE NEW BMW CE 04
BMW Motorrad officially
launches futuristic CE 04
electric scooter.
The head-turning Concept Link electric scooter
of the future that BMW Motorrad revealed
in 2017 has finally been launched. The moldbreaking
CE 04 has a top speed of 120 km/h
and a per-charge range of up to 130 km, and a
bunch of upgrade options are also up for grabs.
A Vespa Electric clone this is most definitely
not. As we mentioned before, BMW’s design
team essentially started with a blank sheet and
were pretty much free to go nuts.
The production version CE 04 is built around
a one-piece tubular steel frame, and rocks a
futuristic, almost sci-fi aesthetic with multiple
angles and lines and long wheelbase (1.675 mm)
offering a sporty, perhaps even menacing, street
stance. It wears white with black accenting in
standard trim, with a metallic gray and orange
combination offered as an upgrade option.
A generous 10.25-inch TFT color display
tucked behind the unique-looking orange
shield can serve as instrument cluster and
map navigation portal. The rider sits astride
a flattened “floating” seat, and the oddness
continues with a flip down side door
underneath for stowing a helmet between
rides. Other storage compartments include a
ventilated box that can charge a smartphone
over USB-C.

NEWS
DESK
THE HARLEY-DAVIDSON
SPORTSTER S - A WOLF
IN WOLF’S CLOTHING
It’s time to meet the reborn
Sportster. The longest-running
model in Harley-Davidson’s lineup
has taken a sharp turn towards
sports performance, fuelled by a
121-hp version of the liquid-cooled
Revolution Max V-Twin and a host
of modern electronics.
The Sportster family has been around since 1957,
long enough to spawn dozens of variants and,
crucially, offer a gateway to Harley-Davidson’s
world as the most affordable series of the lot.
The Street 500 and 750 models
took over the lower end
of the company’s price
range for a few years. These were recently
discontinued, and the 2022 Sportster S hardly
fits the bill as an affordable entry-level bike.
Harley-Davidson decided to effectively
reinvent the Sportster by transforming it into
a far sportier and more powerful motorcycle,
starting with fresh aggressive looks. In this
process, the new Sportster S became the
second model to employ the services of
the Revolution Max 1250T motor after the
Pan America adventurer.
Turning to a liquid-cooled power
unit is unavoidable for any
manufacturer who seeks
sporty performance,
“The Sportster S is the next all-new
motorcycle built on the Revolution Max
platform and sets a new performance
standard for the Sportster line,” said Jochen
Zeitz, chairman, president and CEO,
Harley-Davidson. “This is a nextgeneration
Sportster defined
by power, performance,
technology and style.
And it’s part of our
commitment to introduce
motorcycles that align
with our strategy to
increase desirability
and to drive the legacy of
Harley-Davidson.”

NEWS
DESK
EXTREME
HYPERFOCUS
KTM’S TRACK-ONLY KTM RC 8C
The KTM RC 8C is a purpose-built,
lightweight racing prototype which
uses the familiar LC8c engine from
the KTM 890 DUKE R in a bespoke,
track-ready chassis, bristling with highend
racing componentry. In essence,
the KTM RC 8C allows customers the
opportunity to own a machine that is as
close to a Factory race bike as possible
– without the drawbacks of needing a
specialist race team to maintain it.
Engineered to be 100% ready for the
track, the KTM RC 8C is a completely
hand-built machine, powered by a
high-torque production engine to allow
for easy maintenance.
Under the lightweight, KTM RC16-
inspired carbon Kevlar reinforced GRP
bodywork lies a 128 Hp, 889 cc LC8c,
DOHC, 8 valve parallel twin, bolted
into a dedicated 25CrMo4 steel tubular
frame, augmented by a selection of WP
Pro Components at either end.
Upfront, a hand built 43 mm WP
APEX PRO 7543 closed cartridge fork
made from high quality, lightweight
material is used. Developed with the
experience gained from KTM Factory
Racing efforts across a number of
international championships, the
suspension is assembled in the same
department which builds and maintains
the suspension of the KTM RC16, it
guarantees the best performance
for race-oriented motorcyclists and
professional racers. The fork also
boasts zero hydraulic stroke limitation,
meaning riders can continually control
the damping properties.

NEWS
DESK
DUCATI
PANIGALE
V2 BAYLISS
SPECIAL
1ST CHAMPIONSHIP 20TH
ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE
21 has been a magic number for Ducati
ever since Troy Bayliss sculpted it with
his victories in motorcycling history.
Precisely in 2021, twenty years after
winning the 2001 Superbike World
Championship, Ducati is paying
homage to the legendary career of
the Australian rider by dedicating to
him a special motorcycle, produced in
a numbered series, which celebrates
the first of the three World SBK titles
won by Bayliss: the Ducati Panigale
V2 Bayliss 1st Championship 20th
Anniversary.
The bond between Bayliss and
Ducati Corse in the Superbike World
Championship is one of the most
fascinating stories in the motorsport
universe. The results of this beautiful
adventure are 52 victories, 94 podiums
and three world titles (2001, 2006 and
2008) won with three different bikes:
the twin-cylinder 996 R, the 999 R
and the 1098 R. Troy Bayliss is the only
motorcycle racer in history capable
of winning in MotoGP and World
Superbike in the same season (2006)
and his achievements in the race have
indelibly imprinted the Australian’s
name in the hearts of all Ducatisti.
Now the winning chemistry between
Ducati and “Baylisstic” is rekindled
with the creation of this celebratory
motorcycle, the name of which was
chosen directly by the rider, who also
actively contributed to the creation of
the graphic concept.
Made starting from the base of
the Panigale V2, the “Bayliss 1st
Championship 20th Anniversary”
version is characterized by its special
livery, whose graphics are inspired
by that of the 996 R which in the
2001 season powered Bayliss to
the conquest of his first world title,
revisiting its colours and cuts. Ducati
red is the main colour of the bike, and
it joins green and white in a tribute to
the Italian spirit of the Bologna-based
motorcycle manufacturer, while the

Bridging
F I R S T R I D E
Gap
the
T R I U M P H
S P E E D T R I P L E 1 2 0 0 R S
Triumph’s “most of everything” naked
sportbike has arrived in SA and it’s
bridged the gap to its rivals and gone
beyond in many respects.
Words by Rob Portman Pics by Beam Productions
Having undergone the biggest update in its 27-year history, the
latest generation Speed Triple is now the fastest and most powerful
version of the machine to date. With a claimed 177hp the iconic
British super naked is now fighting fit to go toe-to-toe with the
best bikes on the market.
The new Speed Triple features an all-new engine and what a
power plant it is. Still very much the epitome of a made it Britain
in-line 3-cylinder, the new 1200 RS has that famous delivery with
torque-rich bottom end with shrieking redline, both of which make
it a demon out on the road and track.

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Yin & EXCLUSIVE
Yang
SPEED TRIPLE RS VS SUPERDUKE R
SA TEST
For every Yin, there’s a Yang. Is the new
Triumph 1200 RS up to the task of taking
on the Yin of Naked Sportbikes?
One bike the new 1200 RS will be trying to
steal sales from is the updated KTM 1290
SuperDuke R. The Beast 3.0 as it’s known
is still very much at the top of the pops in
the super naked category. Its a raw, edgy,
thrilling ride that sells itself perfectly in this
market and now that KTM has added a bit
more matureness to their orange beast it’s
made it the top choice for many.
We’ve tested the new 1290 SD R on many
occasions and loved every second spent on
Words by Rob Portman Pics by Beam Productions
the bike. The brilliance of the machine has
forced the likes of Triumph, and others, to
up their game and produce more and more
to be able to compete. As you’ve just read
from our test on the new Triumph Speed
Triple 1200 RS, the Brits have now come to
the party with an all-new version of their
super naked - a huge upgrade and one that
is now ready to compete. Or is it?
For every Ying, there is a Yang, or so they
say, and this is well represented with these

Sporty
F I R S T R I D E
by Nature
S U Z U K I G I X X E R 1 5 0 S F
It’s sporty and nice, and doesn’t come
with a crazy price. It’s Suzuki’s very
cool new Gixxer 150 SF.
Words by Shaun Portman Pics by Beam Productions
For those of you who know me, know that I have a weakness
for small capacity motorcycles. They are unassuming, low
maintenance and plenty of fun. Having three Honda CBR150
race bikes myself, I just knew that I had to jump at the
opportunity to be the one from MRW to test Suzuki’s new
Gixxer 150SF. So not even giving Rob a chance to argue, I set
off to Suzuki South Africa to collect their new Gixxer 150 SF.
First impressions of the bike were just as I had imagined.
The bike demands presence with its Suzuki Ecstar MotoGP
livery which makes it stand out from the crowd, even with
only being a 150cc, 4-stroke, Single Cylinder, Aircooled
motor. It punches well above its weight in the looks
department and is without a doubt the best looking small
capacity bike available at the moment. It doesn’t look
like a 150cc and you could be forgiven to think that it is a
300cc or bigger with its futuristic and edgy styling.

I N T E R V I E W
“Sachsenring
one of the most
important
victories”
M A R C M A R Q U E Z
MotoGP star talks injury return, Doohan, Nadal
and Red Bull Ring double-header.
Words & Pics by Red Bull Content Pool
Marc Márquez made an emotional return to the top step
of the MotoGP podium in Germany last weekend when
he held off Miguel Oliveira to win around the Sachsenring
track for the 11th straight time in his career.
The six-time MotoGP world champion had initially
struggled this season to challenge for victory after a bad
arm injury ruled him out of the 2020 season, however he
drew on his love for the German GP track to raise his game
and provide more hope in his continued rehabilitation.
The Repsol Honda rider now moves on to Assen this
weekend where he will be hoping to secure another Dutch
career podium before the summer break and August
return, when the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg will host backto-back
races with the Styrian GP and Austrian GP.
Here is what the 28-year-old had to say after yet
another Sachsenring victory that provided a huge
confidence boost following a difficult year:

L O N G T E R M E R
LIFE
WITH A
DUKE
o n o u r k t m 8 9 0
d u k e r w i t h
m i c h e l i n p o w e r 5 &
a s t e r i o n b a t t e r y
Words by Shaun Portman Pics by Beam Productions
This is our 2nd month of living with the
KTM 890 Duke R. Last month, we not only
tested the Duke but also the standard
tyres that the bike comes out with from
the factory with- Michelin’s Power Cup 2’s(
The street-legal track tyre offering from
Michelin). As promised for this month
we have had the more everyday streetfocused
Michelin Power 5’s fitted to the
Duke, to put to the test at the best place in
Africa to do so- Bike Tyre Warehouse.
Since we updated you last month, we
have done just over 1000km’s on the
890 in varying weather conditions, really
putting the bike and Power 5’s to the
test. The tyres get up to temperature nice
and fast and offer good grip right from
the moment you pull out of your garageinspiring
confidence, even in the arctic
conditions we have been having lately. We
were gentle on them for the first couple
of heat cycles but since then have really
given them a full workout.
Getting the new
Michelin Power
5’s fitted at Bike
Tyre Warehouse
Midrand.
Tyre tests are always hard, because all of
them are black, round and most offer great
grip. The key features to take note of are
grip, stability and feel. The Michelin Power
5’s had all of this in abundance out on the
road and even after our first 1000km’s of
abuse, still look like new. So far, everything
we expected from a tyre ingrained with
MotoGP technology for the road. We
have yet to experience how good the new
Power 5’s are in wet conditions with their
longer, deeper grooves/sipes designed
to disperse water more efficiently, but
we know how good these can be having
spent time on Michelin’s Road 5’s in the
past. A set of Power 5’s fitted at any Bike
Tyre Warehouse branch will set you back
R4600, including fitment(120/180 combo).
An absolute bargain for what you get.
Another new addition which we have
had fitted to the Duke is an Asterion
Battery. You would have read about
Asterion Batteries, the new battery brand
taking SA by storm in last months issue,

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WHAT IT
FEELS LIKE
T O G A S A W I N N I N G M O T O G P B I K E
Impossible lean angles and cutting-edge technology help
towards one of the biggest rushes on two wheels but
what’s it really like to throttle a MotoGP bike (and equal
the highest ever speed in Grand Prix…)? We asked the Red
Bull KTM Factory Racing team for some insight…
Words by Adam Wheeler (KTM BLOG) Pics by KTM Images (Rob Gray)

T Y R E T E S T I N G
HYPER
SPORT
B A T T ’ S N E W
S T R E E T L E G A L
T R A C K T Y R E
Words by Rob Portman Pics by Beam Productions
The BATT range of tyres has really taken
off here in South Africa. Their all-around
quality has been tried, tested and praised
by not only the media but the public too.
While on our frequent visits to Bike Tyre
Warehouse’s Midrand store, we often
bump into customers who have nothing
but good things to say about BATT’s
range of tyres. Primarily their great
quality, longevity and most importantly
their price.
The most recent compliments came
in the form of a customer on his BMW
S1000RR who had done over 6 track days
at Zwartkops in various conditions on a
set of BATT UHP race slick tyres and a
customer who got over 20 000km on a set
of BATT HP Road Series on his GSXR1000.
We have also experienced both the BATT
road and slick tyres and were instantly
impressed, as were our wallets.
BATT is at it again, this time with a tyre
aimed between their road and full slick tyre.
Track focused road rubber aimed at the
Hypersport market. It’s called the BATT
UHP (Ultra High Perfromance) road/track
and we would be the first in South Africa to
put it through its paces in our very unique
and demanding road and track conditions.
Looking at the tyre for the first time you
can see that it is more track-focused with
road capabilities much like Pirelli’s Diablo
Rosso Corsa, Dunlop’s Q4 and Metzeler’s
Racetech RR’s. The tyre has very little tread
which makes it a perfect sports/track tyre
and will be available in a super soft, soft and
medium compound.
What better way to test the new
hypersport tyre from BATT than throwing
them on one of the most extreme
hypersport machines of today- the tyre
slaying KTM 1290 Syperduke R. After
having them fitted at Bike Tyre Warehouse
East Rand, we hit the road to put somewhat
of a heat cycle through them, which is
always a must on any tyre. This plays a key
role in overall tyre life and performance.
First impressions on the tyre and I was left
pleasantly surprised by just how quick the
BATT Hypersport heated up, even while
riding carefully. The grip was present right
from the get-go, even on our dodgy South
African roads.
Getting the tyres fitted
at the very professional
Bike Tyre Warehouse
East Rand branch.

C H A N G I N G O F T H E G U A R D
THE RISE OF
RAZGATLIOGLU
He is the talk of the town and for good reason. He
is exceptionally talented and has a riding style that
blends both old and new school. He is the Turkish
superstar on the rise and out to steal the crown.
Words by Mitchell Boyes Pics by Yamaha Racing
The World Superbike Paddock has
been dominated by one man and
one manufacturer over the last 6
years. Jonathan Rea and Kawasaki
have been absolutely unstoppable
since 2015 when they won their first
title together. But while all of this
was happening there was a new
talent emerging.
Now if you’ve been following
motorcycle racing for a while, you
will no doubt know the name Kenan
Sofuoglu. If you don’t know who he
is, he is a Turkish Motorcycle racer
who had great success in the WSSP
class and also did 400km/h on a
stock H2R over a bridge. Through
his career and since his retirement,
Kenan has made a point of helping
younger Turkish riders make their
way into international paddocks.
Perhaps the most successful of
these youngsters is now a clear
frontrunner in the World Superbike
Paddock and his name is Toprak
Razgatlioglu!
Toprak made some serious
moves to get to where he is today
but where did it all start? Toprak’s
father was a stunt rider as well as an
endurance racer meaning that he
was exposed to 2-wheel machines
from an early age. It might also
explain his pretty epic stoppie skills.
He started riding bikes when he
was 5 years old and his first bike
was a PW50, a common first bike
at the time. At the age of 9, Topraks
father entered him into his first
Motocross race. Four years later he
took part in a 600cc race.

C H A N G I N G O F T H E G U A R D
THE NEW KING
OF MOTOGP?
F A B I O Q U A R T A R A R O
We know all know that the fabulous Frenchman Fabio
Quartararo is an incredibly talented rider and because
of his newfound consistency is the firm favourite to win
the 2021 MotoGP world championship. But where did it
all start for Fabio and what has his journey to MotoGP
championship leader looked like?
Words by Mitchell Boyes Pics by Yamaha Racing

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NEWS
DESK
2022 YAMAHA
MX BIKES
Yamaha has unveiled its 2022 motocross
bikes and many of them feature mechanical
updates, including a few that haven’t been
changed in quite a while. Perhaps the most
exciting news, especially for the two-stroke
fanatics, is the YZ125. Enjoying its first
overhaul in more than 15 years, Yamaha’s
125cc two-stroke motocross bike features
a redesigned engine, revised suspension
settings, and a few minor chassis updates.
2022 Yamaha YZ125
Nearly every functional part of the YZ125
engine is new including the cylinder body,
cylinder head, piston, piston pin, connecting
rod, crankcase, and expansion chamber. The
cylinder port shape and cylinder port timing
have been revised too. Delivering fuel to the
engine is a new Keihin PWK38S carburetor. An
updated intake design allows for a straighter,
more efficient draw of air into the intake tract.
The six-speed close-ratio transmission
boasts a wider gear tooth width and new,
optimized gear ratios. According to Yamaha,
the changes made to the engine bring about
an increase in power and usability over the
prior-generation model via better acceleration
and improved mid-to-high-rpm power.
2022 Yamaha YZ125 Monster Energy
Yamaha Racing Edition
Retaining its KYB Speed Sensitive System
(SSS) 48mm coil-spring fork and KYB shock,
both components have been revised, with
the fork utilizing a new leaf spring in the midspeed
valve for increased performance and
comfort. The Nissin front brake caliper is more
rigid and features larger pistons, while the
270mm front rotor has been redesigned with
a 30 percent increase in pad contact area that
is grabbed by brake pads constructed of a
higher-friction pad material.

NEWS
DESK
GASGAS EXPAND
DIRT BIKE LINE-UP
FOR 2022
GasGas Motorcycles (under the KTM Group
umbrella) has announced its 2022 dirt bike lineup.
Added to this year’s lineup compared to the 2021
lineup is a new MC 250 (two-stroke motocross),
EX 250 (two-stroke cross country), EC 250
(two-stroke enduro), and MC 350F (four-stroke
motocross), as well as upgraded models from last
year’s lineup (such as adding a small wheel size for
the MC 85). Check out the full details in the GasGas
press release below:
We’ve got new models for 2022, but our goal
remains the same - to continue delivering
performance offroad motorcycles for those
who love to ride! We’re super-proud of the bikes
we launched just under a year ago, but we’re
going a little bigger for 2022, adding three new
motocross machines to ensure we offer the most
comprehensive dirt bike line-up there is! For kids,
we’ve introduced a small wheel MC 85. For adults
– the big kids – we’ve launched a new MC 250
2-stroke together with the MC 350F 4-stroke,
strengthening our awesome range of dirt bikes. All
new bikes will be available from October, all others
are available now!
Giving the next generation of motocross stars
a bike that bridges the gap between our MC
65 and MC 85, our new small wheel MC 85 is
the perfect choice for mini racers working their
way up the ranks. With a carefully designed
chassis that accommodates its smaller wheels,
the bike ensures uncompromised handling and
performance, and is ready to shred with a simple
prod of the kick starter.

SIXTIES
TRIUMPH SCRAMBLER 1200 XE
STYLE
It’s very much a case of old school meets new school with
the new Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE - a machine with old
school toughness and new school tech and design.
Words: Shaun Portman | Pics: Beam Productions
I have always been a fan of the Triumph
Scrambler with its unique looks and
styling. Although past Scramblers were
great and different, they lacked the
capability of doing anything much more
than a rough dirt road. However, Triumph
recently introduced something a little more
hardcore to their Scrambler line-up.
We popped past Triumph Motorcycles
in Sandton to see what all the fuss was
about and collect the latest addition to the
Scrambler range. With all-around capability
and defining looks- enter the Triumph
Scrambler 1200XE.
I love the fact that Triumph has kept to its
roots and still maintained the unique looks
of the Scrambler 1200XE which is basically
their normal 1200XC Scrambler but on
steroids. Yes, far more extreme and over
the top and this can be seen straight away
at first glance. But you can still tell it’s a
Scrambler, only younger, sharper and more

A RAINY DAYSECOND
OPINION:
ADVENTURE
HARLEY-DAVIDSON PAN AMERICA
In last month’s issue, we brought you the first test ride on
Harley’s new adventure bike. This month, we bring you a
second opinion from a very wet and cold Cape Town.
Words: Mitchell Boyes | Pics: Kristen Tubb
This Cape Town winter so far has been just that, a Cape
Town winter, with days of endless rain and cold. Now
while I enjoy the chilly weather, winter in the Cape
makes it difficult to test a bike without exclusively
testing its capability in the rain. Despite this weather, I
found a day that looked okay and gave Harley Davidson
Cape Town a call to organise to test their new Pan
America. Last month I attended the official launch of
the Pan America and there did seem to be a lot of hype
around it. A few days later, the bike was organised!
So, on a cold and wet Thursday morning, I got up
early layered up as much as I could and made my way
from Stellenbosch to Cape Town seeing the snowpeaked
mountains behind me. Arriving at Harley it was
cold… really cold and I began to wonder why on earth
I arranged a bike test this early in the morning in the
middle of winter. I then remembered that I’m getting to
spend my Thursday morning riding an interesting bike
around the Western Cape and I immediately felt better.
Although the weather was clear, the roads were
very wet which gave me the opportunity to test the
Rain riding mode. The bike felt subdued and sluggish
however this was completely on purpose to stop me

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SUZUKI V-STROM DL1050 XT
two-way
player
The new DL1050 V-Strom is Suzuki’s biggest and best
adventure bike ever. It’s can-do attitude and price tag make it
a very good option for any-and-all looking to go explore.
Words: Shaun Portman | Pics: Beam Productions
The Suzuki V-Strom has been around
since 2002 and has become one of
Suzuki’s most loved models ever since.
Its simplistic and effective demeanour
helped it gain popularity and even
today the V-Strom continues to charm
riding enthusiasts worldwide. Over
the years the big brute has undergone
some changes but the overall ethos and
character have remained very much
apparent, even in the latest version
which we have on test here.
The overall design of the bike is very
neat and tidy, a great adventure bike
look if you will with the peak, spoke
wheels, LED headlight and indicators. I
love the reddish/white livery they have
given it paying homage to the original
1988 DR750S.
Now the V-Strom has never really
been hardcore adventure focused, but
rather more of a tourer with dirt road
capabilities. A bike where you and your
partner can hop on and ride, anywhere
and everywhere without restrictions
and without breaking the bank. This is
even more apparent when you watch
Suzuki’s promo video of the V-Strom
on their website, where you can clearly
see that it is more road-focused with