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DECEMBER Issue 2021

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Hello you lot!

As we finish up with this months magazine, we are gearing up to leave for the Motul

Roof Of Africa in two days time.

Great to see the race up and at it again!

Its been a busy month - lots of events and plenty going on.

We have had to carry quite a lot of content over to our January 2022 issue - great because

that gives us a bit of a head start for the new year.

We will of course have a big Roof feature - so make sure you catch it in shelves early

January.

We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and if you are heading out on holiday - ride

safely.This is a proudly South African family run business and our team thanks all of you

for supporting our magazines.

If you missed a back issue, please go and have a look at www.motomedia.co.za

Remember to get all of your Christmas gifts from your motorcycle dealer.

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She wandered over to Santa who was very grumpy and asked him where he’d like his

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Swartland MX Track Opens in The

Cape:

The first official event held at the Swartland MX

track, just north of Malmesbury on the N7, was

on Saturday, 6 November 2021.

The track is laid out on a huge, hard-pack hill next

to the Afrisam Rheebok Quarry and has a large

flat section with start straight, jumps and whoops,

and two down and uphill sections – one to the

north (one or two drops and climbs) and the other

on the south side (three drops and climbs) which

also has a series of long loops laid out below,

also with jumps and whoops, before the riders

tackle the final climb back to the top.

An enthusiastic group of 30 riders and supporters

descended on the new track, to experience a day

of riding not available anywhere else in the Cape

area, with its lots of elevation changes. A small

number of 50cc, 65cc and 85cc riders were also

present although the day was dominated by bikes

of 125cc and upwards. That, however, did not

deter the younger riders from giving it their all,

and the fast boys in those classes giving most of

the bigger guys more than they bargained for.

Feedback from some of the pro riders who have

been to the track is that it is definitely the most

technical track they have ridden in the Cape, and

gives an excellent training ground to prepare for

MX events in the rest of the country where most

of the tracks are hard-pack.

The riders who attended were very enthusiastic

about the track and its potential for future events

of this sort.

SWARTLAND MX - Jannie Terblanche –

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Bike Tyre Warehouse West Rand

changes hands…

Please note Bike Tyre Warehouse West Rand

has been closed as at 15th November 2021

and the new store in the same premises is now

ANNOUNCEMENT

independently owned and is operating under

a new name. The company is in no form or

manner or in any way connected to the Bike Tyre

Warehouse Group.

Queries: www.biketyrewarehouse.com

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PERSPECTIVE

KTM 300 EXC TPI 2022

The KTM 300 EXC TPI is one of the most recognized names at the sharp end

of hard enduro. With a bulletproof, fuel-injected 2-stroke engine churning out

masses of low-down torque and top-end fury, it‘s the ideal companion when

tackling difficult terrain. FIND OUT MORE AT WWW.KTM.COM

Please make no attempt to imitate the illustrated riding scenes, always wear protective clothing and observe the

applicable provisions of the road traffic regulations! The illustrated vehicles may vary in selected details from the

production models and some illustrations feature optional equipment available at additional cost.

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Photo: R. Schedl, R. Steinke, KISKA GmbH

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Bike Tyre Warehouse Midrand –

Now a Voge motorcycle dealer

This is a partnership of two brands that are really

shaking up the South African Motorcycle Industry

and we are well acquainted and have a lot of respect

for both. Bike Tyre Warehouse Midrand is now an

official dealer for Voge Motorcycles, the 300cc range

imported and distributed by SA Motorcycles. Voge

offers three unique models, all providing unrivalled

value and performance in their own respective

categories. Visit their website www.biketyrewarehouse.com

for more info and specs on the Voge 300

range or pop in at BikeTyre Warehouse Midrand for

a closer look at these three incredible models at 997

Richards Dr, Halfway House, Midrand or call them

on 011 205 0216

And if you’re looking for a handy little gift check out

these cool ICE, (In Case of Emergency Capsules),

made from lightweight aluminium and water proof to

carry life-saving information or chronic medication.

You can wear it on your riding jacket, cut or key ring

a great little Christmas stocking filler which could

save your loved ones life. Retail ONLY R60 incl. at

any BTW Store nationwide.

Then… how about about this awesome LitePro

Multifunctional Emergency Light which features a

10W Rechargeable Battery 3.7v 2200mAh Lithium

Ion with a running time of +/- 3 Hours and time to full

charge of just 3 hours, has 700 Lumens with 4 light

modes – High – Low -SOS and Strobe. It’s made

from ABS material with a 360 degree adjustable

head, magnetic base, Micro USB Cable, USB in/out

and is Waterproof. The unit has a light block power

level indicator so you have a heads up on your remaining

power use. With its magnetic base you can

pop it onto the frame on your bike if you’re working

at night, or under your bakkie or under the bonnet.

Charge it while riding. It’s small enough to fit under

your bike seat or in your top box, in your back pack

or in your cubby hole. ONLY R399 incl. a great gift

for the Christmas stocking. Also at any BTW store

Nationwide.

www.biketyrewarehouse.com

A rose between the thorns

at BMW Motorrad

Fourways.

Rocheal Fortune recently joined the

well-oiled sales team at BMW Motorrad

Fourways. Rocheal is a long time and

passionate biker and rides for ladies

only club “The Nuns” on her ZX14.

Having spent the last 15 odd years in

the advertising industry and riding most

weekends either on breakfast runs,

events or Track Daze, she decided to

follow her passion and joined the motorcycle

with a top notch and pro-active

team. Pop in at corner of Cedar and

Witkoppen roads, Fourways, or give

them a call on 011 705 1480

Please make no attempt to imitate the illustrated riding scenes, always wear protective clothing and observe the applicable provisions of the road traffic regulations!

The illustrated vehicles may vary in selected details from the production models and some illustrations feature optional equipment available at additional cost.


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As long as you are on

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Trust in the north.

Photo: R. Schedl, R. Steinke, KISKA GmbH

Please make no attempt to imitate the illustrated riding scenes, always wear protective clothing and observe the applicable provisions of the road traffic regulations!

The illustrated vehicles may vary in selected details from the production models and some illustrations feature optional equipment available at additional cost.

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Twisted Trails opens in Umhlanga

Your one stop adventure bike shop in

KZN…

Twisted Trails is a one-stop-shop for all your

Adventure and Enduro motorcycle needs with a

focus on providing excellent customer service. They

want to share their passion with you and ensure

that you have an exciting experience in their shop.

Not only are they the official stockist of Arai in KZN

with a full colour and size break of TX4’s in stock,

they also have a minimum of 10 brands of jackets

to suit all tastes and budgets, with the same on

boots, pants, helmets, goggles, gloves, safety gear,

luggage, crash bars, bike protection, comms kits,

bling bits and upgrades for you bike/s and… and…

and… you get the idea. From all the major importer

distributors, basically your one stop shopping

experience for Adventure and Dirt bikes with road

and superbike ranges to follow in the first quarter

of 2022. To top that off they also have a slick and

efficient online shop with daily courier service into

the entire country and neighbouring states and they

promise that if it is on their online shop it is in their

store and will be delivered within 72 hours.

So, if you’re not in Umhlanga but want to

experience their service and pricing then go to www.

twistedtrails.co.za or give Imran and his team a call

on 031 572 2737 or 082 410 7116 or you can drop

them a mail on sales@twistedtrails.co.za or… if you

are in the area pop in at Unit C, 31 Solstice Road,

Umhlanga Ridge, Umhlanga.

Nicks Cycles – the plot motorcycle

shop.

Fair pricing, excellent workmanship and a friendly

atmosphere are the foundation stones of this long

standing Old School bike shop on the East Rand.

In tough economic times most people are hesitant

to spend any money, especially on big expensive

project, but not Nick Benn owner of Nicks Cycles on

the border of Kempton Park and Benoni. He has just

dropped a substantial portion of his life savings in

to extending the shop creating more workshop and

showroom space to better service their customers.

What initially started out as a converted ‘Chicken

Coop’ some 25 years plus years ago has slowly

morphed into a neat, well stocked, well run and

well supported enterprise. The busy workshop is

professionally kitted out and overseen personally

by Nick himself, with Jo-Ann looking after the

showroom. They have a good range of accessories

and parts in stock and whatever they do not have

they can source for you quite quickly and for the

budget conscious they also buy and sell used kit

and accessories and - there are some great deals to

be had. The long and the short of it is their passion

for bikes has earned them a great reputation.

They’re bike people. That means you care about

your bike.

Visit them at 27 Van Wyk Road, Brentwood Park AH,

Benoni or give them a call on 011 979 7114 or 011

395 2553 or 082 756 1008 and you can even mail

them on info@nickscycles.co.za


VLA Racing Your Yamaha dealers in

the Vaal Triangle.

We’ve told you about these guys before.. They are

just growing from strength to strength with a couple

of changes along the way. Reece Brown is the man

at the helm leading the team onto bigger and better

things. A mechanic by trade but divides his time

equally between the workshop and the showroom.

Goodwin Banda is his ever smiling right hand man

in the workshop with Pertunia Mamba keeping

the parts and accessories department running like

clockwork. Melissa Visagie will sort out all your

finance needs from finance applications, insurance

needs and the like. Having wandered around the

Vaal Triangle quite a bit of late we are yet to find a

bigger and better stocked accessories department

in the entire ‘Triangle’. All the major brands are there

from entry level all the way through to premium

products. They have an excellent selection of very

tidy pre-loved bikes and forming part of the Vic

Legacy Auto group they have they have the backing

and ability to happily trade bikes in on cars and

cars on bikes and they will even do outright buy

ins on road/adventure/dirt and superbikes, cars,

bakkies, kombi’s and etc. So, if you need a tow or

race vehicle, a new bike or want to get the latest

kit or some work done on your pride and joy then

it is definitely worth the trip out to the Vaal Triangle.

Go see them at 40 General Smuts Rd, Duncanville,

Vereeniging or give Reece a call on 072 709 4269 or

email him on reece@vla1.co.za

Honda Wing East Rand Mall gets a

nip and tuck

Here is a dealership that has been around and

around the block for easily over 20 years, if not

more. Forming part of the Motus group they have

also taken Honda Wing Sandton under their wing

in recent months. Over the last 3 or 4 months they

have been renovated, renewed and rejuvenated.

The new showroom is huge, well-lit and very easy to

navigate and well stocked with new and used bikes

and they are buying good used stock on a daily

basis, so if you are wanting to sell or trade in your

superbike, tourer, cruiser, adventure bike or dirt bike

on a new bike take it down to them for a thorough

assessment and a sensible offer. Speak to boss man

Simon Edwards or his team of Daleen Webber and

Andrew Dare. They are still at corner Jan Smuts Ave

and Loizides St, Bardene, Boksburg or you can call

them on 011 826 4444


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Let’s talk about the weather, this summer has

been an interesting one so far, one day sweltering

hot with the sun trying to grill your skin to pork

crackling and then the next few days cold,

miserable and wet. And if you’re on a bike the

cold and wet get even more miserable. The guys

from DMD have just the thing for that - the Oxford

Rainseal over jacket and pants. Okay, so the wet

weather makes sense, but how do they help in the

cold you might ask. Well, from personal experience

if you pull this lot over your airflow summer gear

it will stop the cold wind getting in and your

summer gear will create a thermal break between

the Rainseal gear and your skin. It might not be

very toasty but it is a lot more comfortable than

chattering teeth and shivering. Simple yet carefully

designed and beautifully made light weight weather

protection.

Rather than guess how much bigger your overs

need to be to fit over your normal riding gear, these

are intelligently sized so that you simply buy YOUR

SIZE!

Jacket:

RRP, incl VAT R915.00

Sizes: S – 6XL

Key Features

• Fully lined with a soft collar

• Reflective detailing

• Adjustable cuffs

• Adjustable hook & loop waist

• Draw-string hem

• Water resistant seams

• Intelligent sizing

• Available in Black and Fluorescent

Arai MX-V, cross helmet

Arai motocross helmets exceed every national

and international FIM & ACU safety standard for

motorcross racing. Remember it is your head you

are protecting, and this motocross helmet does just

that.

Features of the new 2014 Arai VX3 Motocross

Helmet:

• Hypershark II peak with adjustable forcedair

intakes.

• Fully Removable/Replaceable Dry-Cool®

liner promotes improved moisture and heat removal

Fully Removable/Replaceable cheek pads for a

custom fit.

• Optional roost deflector.

• Chinbar area has a smooth radius to help

reduce snagging or digging.

• Control ventilation system (delta duct

toggle)–quick open/close control of forward intake

and rear exhaust scoops.

• CLC (Complex Laminate Construction)

shell–fiberglass composite is stronger and lighter–

allows use of softer, less-dense liner materials

inside for increased rider comfort.

• More efficient chinbar center vent shape.

• Large chinbar side exhaust vents.

Imported by Bikewise and available At your dealer.


Pants:

RRP, incl VAT R595.00

Sizes: S – 6XL

Key Features

• Half lined for comfort

• Extra-long zip and wide leg gussets -

easier to put on

• High visibility detailing

• Elasticated waist

• Hook and loop adjustable ankles

• Water-resistant taped seams

• Intelligent sizing

• Available in Black and Fluorescent

Go to www.dmd.co.za for your nearest

stockist.

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AirCraft affordable Spray Gun

Options now available

Complete kits, a full range of spray guns,

compressors, accessories, hoses and full

range of airbrushes for the home workshop and

professional

AirCraft is a well-established brand in South

Africa specialising in pneumatic systems and

air tools. Catering for pneumatic solutions for

both the DIYers, handyman and the professional

tradesman. The AirCraft brand is especially well

known among airbrush artists, Spray painters

and air tool end-users. The excellent service

backup ensures peace of mind to all retailers

and customers. The range extensively covers

pneumatic solutions offering a complete solution

to the market and the workplace. The bonus with

this range is the free Air Tool Training course and

Air Supply in The Workshop for all customers,

which covers all you need to know about the

products, setting up your workshop, features,

pneumatic systems and air tools.

A range of convenient industrial quality gravity

feed spray gun kits that include a touch-up spray

gun as well as a fill size HVLP spray gun. Great

for home workshop and professionals alike. All

polished aluminium bodies with gravity feed

plastic cups.

The Comp04 kit consisting of a Compressor

& Airbrush kit is a quality airbrush set and the

high-performance, oil-free piston compressor

COMP04 offers airbrush specialists complete

flexibility in all areas. Neatly equipped with a filter/

water trap and regulator, making this setup a

convenient option for everyone. AirCraft also offer

a vast range of accessories, hoses and range of

airbrushes to enhance their kits even further. A

quiet running airbrush compressor with auto stop

function - meaning it only runs while you are using

the airbrush. Locally supported by South Africa’s

No. #1 Power Tool Accessory Supplier, Vermont

Sales.

To view the full range and the options on the

spray guns go www.vermontsales.co.za and click

through to AirCraft

Hi Tech Mag Repairs

You got a rim you need sorted on your bike, car,

bakkie… they have you covered

If, like so many of us, have managed to mangle

your expensive mag rims on your bike, bakkie,

car, trailer or caravan then you need to keep these

guys number close at hand. So! You all know

about Hitech Mag Repairs, but what we didn’t

know is that they do all sorts of wheel work from

the obvious widening of rims to actually changing

the size of your rim. Especially those weird 16”

and 16.5” rims that nobody seems to make tyres

for… and all the V-Max and old ‘Blade owners

now suddenly sit up and try not to choke on their

tea… Really? YES! Really.

They do rim step ups and step downs and we

would challenge you to spot where they have

worked or what they have done. They also do

polishing, custom colour matching and even

hydro dipping of rims. Many years ago at a

previous employer a staff member managed

to mangle one of our superbike trade ins, the

front rim took such a hard hit that it ended up

in 3 pieces. We sent it into Hitech hoping they

wouldn’t laugh at us too loudly and lo and behold

the rim arrived back in one piece, looking brand

new and perfect round and straight and it worked

a treat when we put it back on the bike. No

challenge seems too big for them… just don’t be

a chop and take them a spoked rim from a Dirt or

Adventure bike… take the hint from their name –

“Hitech Mag Repairs”. We’ll be sending our poor

VW’s wheels in for some TLC soon… Watch this

space.

You can find them at 208 Bosworth St S, Alrode

South, Alberton and can call them on 011 900

1341.



Leatts 5.5 Neck brace arrives:

Touted as the most technologically advanced

neck brace in the world, the CE certified 5.5

neck brace balances the needs of comfort,

effectiveness and safety by allowing greater

freedom of movement and adjustment to more

closely meet riders needs. We’ve just got on in

to our offices and we’ve given it to our lot who

never wear neck braces to try out and report

back on. The adjustability built into all Leatt neck

braces is not just for comfort, but to ensure a

correct fit that assists in optimizing effectiveness

of your neck brace. The front and rear sliding

SureFit adjusters can be set for your personal

body shape, without tools, in less than 30

seconds. The brace can also be readjusted as

necessary for growing kids or when worn with

different apparel.

A neck brace makes sense, we should all be

wearing them we are going to use this one over

the next few months and we’ll share what we

think.

Priced from 4999.00

At your dealer.

Stompgrip Tank Pads:

Stompgrip Tank Pads make gripping your ride

incredibly easy, and therefore requires less

energy to hold on to the bike. This reduces

fatigue and arm pump with morelower body

grip and less upper body stress. On the track,

this helps to keep the rider stable whether

they are braking from top speed or heading

into their favourite sweeping corner. Each pad

is constructed of a non-abrasive material that

features an aggressive volcano bump pattern.

Does not cause unnecessary wear to your riding

pants or leathers. Each Stompgrip Tank Pad

is custom designed and engineered to fit your

specific bike model.

Features:

• Available in black and clear

• Paint and graphic remain visible through

clear pad option

• Pre-molded rounded edges that resist

peeling

• Super strong 3M adhesive back

• Made in USA

Keiti Speed Lock cruise control.

So! Here is a feature that we have gotten used to

on most modern bikes but really miss on older

generation bikes, especially when on long tours

heading down a seemingly never ending highway

with your right hand and shoulder starting to get

tired. The Keiti Speed Lock is the simple and

totally safe way to add cruise control to any bike.

It is easy to install, only 3 steps, you can make

it happen within 15 seconds and this adjustable

control fits any motorcycle. The Keiti Speed

Lock is constructed from aluminium and features

an internal gear that allows you to adjust the

tension on your grip with one hand. Simple, Safe,

Affordable and you can quickly swap it from bike

to bike in a matter of seconds… You know you

want one.


Keiti Tie Down straps

Tie downs are a huge source of contention

in any bikers life. If you have a good set they

are sure to go missing if you leave them

unattended. The Keiti ties downs are 40mm

wide and 2 mm thick, making them really heavy

duty with carbine hooks so that they cannot

unhitch themselves and soft loops so they do

not damage your pride and joy.

Keiti Universal licence plate

bracket

The quickest and easiest wat to tidy up the

rear of your bike. Get rid of that ugly OEM

contraption a replace it with this compact,

classy and tidy aluminium unit that easily bolts

on and even has a spot for your indicators.

TrickBits Universal integrated

LED Tail light, indicator and licence plate

lights.

If you’re building a really special custom or just

want to clean up the look of your bike TrickBitz

has these really tiny, but amazingly bright

integrated tail light, indicator and number plate

light jobbies. Not much bigger than a small

cigarette lighter, so you can really tuck them

away and only have them seen when they are

switched on… perfect for clean lines on any

bike yet still bright enough to be legal and safe.

Couple them with the licence plate holder and

you can really tidy up the back of any bike.

TrickBitz Swingarm spools

Billet aluminium and available in a variety of

colours. Great for getting the back of your bike

in the air to clean and lube your chain and for

protecting your swingarm in the event of a spill,

cheaper to replace or repair your swingarm too.

TrickBitz tubeless puncture

repair kits

Get one or two or three… or more, chuck it

under your seat, your top box, the boot of

your car and forget about it. Do it now! And

you will thank us one day. They’re not hugely

expensive and you will be glad you have it with

you one day for sure or sit on the side of the

road waiting for your mates to ride home 1 or 2

hours to fetch a bakkie or car with a trailer then

drive another 1 or2 hours to fetch and then

drive another 2 odd hours to get home… and

you told your Missus that you are going out for

a quick breakfast run for the boys and will be

back in plenty of time for that family lunch… Ja

Né! Try that again next weekend and see what

she has to say. Then you have to load your bike

to get it to the shop to fix it and then go fetch

it again… all could have been avoided with a

quick 10 minute roadside repair… tut, tut, tut.

All of these are imported by trickbitz and are

available at your dealer.


Uswe Outlander and RAW

Hydration packs:

This is a race hydration backpack streamlined

to go superlight and almost invisible on your

back. The Outlander 2 is geared-up with the

NDM 4-point harness that makes the pack

100% bounce free in action. The stretch

support of the harness allows you the freedom

to move in full speed and in any gnarly

condition.

It houses a durable 1.5 liter Elite hydration

bladder to go inside the pack, with a big slide

opening at the top for quick filling of fluid and

after the race, the bladder is fully reversible for

easy cleaning and drying.

The Outlander 2L will fit any rider perfectly

who’s searching for a badass hydration pack

that will not cramp your style.

If you need something bigger then ask your

dealer about the Uswe Raw 3 litre. The RAW 3

is geared up with a main storage compartment

for hydration and a water-resistant phone

pocket. A bonus is the smart detachable

organizer pocket for tools, equipment and

food.

Imported by Henderson Racing Products and

available at dealers.

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polycarbonate lens for distortion-free optical clarity

and increased impact resistance. For lens swapping

and removal, the Vue Goggles use the FOX TruLock

system. The system’s turn-to-release tabs allow you

to change lenses in seconds. Rounding out these prolevel

goggles are a 45mm strap, a high-flow venting

system, and a 3-layer foam to keep sweat out of your

eyes.

• Wide viewport.

• Injected polycarbonate lens for optical clarity

and protect against roost impact.

• TruLock system makes lens replacement

quick and easy.

• Soft TPU faceplate forms to your face for

improved comfort.

• ABS/nylon outer frame to resist roost and

increase durability.

• 360 venting optimizes airflow keeping you

cool and reduces fogging.

• 45 mm strap with backing silicone stripe

provides helmet grip.

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provides a comfortable fit.

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NEXX Helmets Arrive:

We did not know too much about the NEXX

brand until recently. Nexx helmets has been

producing motorcycle helmets since 2001,

in Portugal, and is proud of the fact that it’s

still 100% located in Amoreira da Gândara,

160 miles north of Lisbon. Why? Because

“we believe in having all our knowledge

concentrated; this not only allows us to maintain

our unique philosophy but also, as we develop

and produce our helmets, we know them inside

out and we can support and improve them better

than anyone else. Plus, doing everything inhouse

allows us more flexibility while providing a

higher level of Customization and Service.” Nexx

helmets are now sold in at least 60 countries.

Kyle went along and bought himself the high end

Hill end Carbon Fibre Adventure helmet. Over

the next couple of months he’ll be using it a lot

with a full SA review soon. He’s happy so far –

the helmet is light, comfortable and well vented.

The X.WED2 marries the comfort of a touring

helmet with the ventilation of a dirt helmet. With

double the air inlet ventilation in comparison to

its predecessor, the X.WED2 does everything it

can to keep you cool. At highway speeds, head

checks are more of a breeze because the peak

has been engineered to catch less of the breeze.

A drop down internal sun visor enables a smooth

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evening excursions.

Features:

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• Removable, washable CoolMax 3D

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• Internal drop-down sun shield with

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helmet and the head.

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prior to breaking away to provide additional

rotational impact management

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FOX Rider Attack Positio (RAP) construction is

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knee provides increased abrasion

resistance against knee braces, guards and

the bike itself. Tough Cordura Ripstop, 600D

zonal paneling, and reinforced stitching

enhance tear resistance.

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improved ergonomic fit on the bike.

• TruMotion zonal all-way stretch

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Go North Young Man!

The new Norden 901

If ever there was a much anticipated addition

to the adventure market in SA… nay…

globally, it must be Husqvarna’s new Norden

901. It has taken a mere two years to develop

this bike from a concept model at Eicma, to

a bike that we got to ride the other day. And

this, despite the COVID pandemic that has

disrupted so many things. That alone speaks

volumes for the brand.

South Africa was the first country to launch this bike after the

Husqvarna world team hosted their launch a few weeks before. Five

bikes were brought in for Journalists and dealers from around the

country to ride. It was a short ride, but it just kinda whets your appetite

for when the production models arrive towards the end of January.

We all descended on the really, very cool Monate lodge our near

Settlers and Marble Hall. If you are looking for a very cool venue to

spoil your nearest and dearest, host a wedding or whatever, it’s a great

spot!


Upon arrival, we were whisked off on a game drive for

sundowners at the dam with Hippo’s honking in the

background and crocs lazily catching little yellowfish just

below the dam wall. Ain’t South Africa just such a great

place!

We returned to a braai under the stars where the team from

Husqvarna South Africa unveiled the bikes and gave us a

rundown on what we could expect the following morning.

Fred and Grant ran us through it all with some pretty cool

video presentations. It’s all about Wanderlust. Go North! We

needed to go riding.

Some quick facts:

Norden 901. Predicted retail price R246,000.00 incl.

• Chromium-molybdenum steel trellis frame with

engine as stressed member.

• 889cc parallel-twin engine with 105hp peak power

and 100Nm of torque.

• Adjustable WP APEX suspension with adjustable

settings for street and off-road use (220mm +

215mm wheel travel front and rear).

• Three selectable ride modes (Street, Rain, Offroad)

and optional “Explorer” mode.

• Switchable cornering ABS with Off road mode.

• Height adjustable, two-piece seat.

• Ride-by-wire throttle.

• Quick shifter.

• Cornering-sensitive traction control allows for nine

levels of adjustable rear wheel slip, (in Explorer

mode).

• Power Assist Slipper Clutch (PASC).

• Tubeless spoked wheels and Pirelli Scorpion Rally

STR tyres (21” front – 18” rear).

• Integrated LED lights and fog lights.

• 19-litre fuel tank provides an extended range of up

to 400km.

• TFT 5” display digital dashboard.

• 204kg dry weight.

• Optional Connectivity Unit provides navigation,

phone and music functions from a smartphone.

• Wide range of aftermarket accessories. One of the

bikes was dressed at the dinner spot. They really

do have some very cool stuff available.

In a nutshell all of this lot was discussed and dissected in

great detail.


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Now it might all sound very similar to another bike in the groups

arsenal and that’s kind of what we expected, but in our opinion,

Husqvarna has carved their own niche in the pack with this new

machine. We love the look, and it’s quite amazing just how close

the finished product is to the concept model that was displayed

a few years back.

The next day we were up with the chickens. It was an early start

because, with only five bikes in the country, the group needed to

be split so that everyone could get a little taste.

The route was a proper treat.

A short section of single spoor tracks through the reserve and

out to the gravel roads around the reserve. A section of tar and

then, back to the reserve onto thick sandy trails to a giant rock

on the property where young Sage Voges took that cool cover

photograph.

From there it was a short, sandy leg back to the lodge where we

started.

Although the circular route was short, it was sufficiently

challenging to give everyone a good idea of the Norden 901’s

capabilities.

Climbing aboard, the bike feels very different to anything

Husqvarna that we have ridden before. It’s pretty clear to

us that they have built a comfortable touring machine with

a comprehensive screen and faring, a comfortable seat and

ergonomics that are suited to just about anyone. It’s a really

comfortable bike that you can happily pop your best friend onto

the back and take off for a dirty weekend. The bike has a small

feel to it. Not overly tall either, no idea which setting our seat was

on, but there were times in the sand when we were grateful that

we could paddle along and stay upright.

We are familiar with the power plant and it is a great choice for

a bike like this. Really nippy with great torque and power that is

not intimidating. It’s a bike that is really easy to ride and the 3

rider modes are simple to select. Off-road mode disengages the

traction control, so that was the order of the day for the route

through the reserve and onto the gravel.

When we hit the tar, road mode engaged, the bike easily ran up

to speeds close to the 200KPH mark and getting there was a lot

of fun. The engine pulls really well for a bike in this class. There

is an extra rain mode which makes the bike easier in slippery,

wet conditions, but… hey… it was not raining, so we didn’t get

to try it. Brakes, handling and suspension on the road are great,

it’s a comfortable, peppy fun bike to ride. The kind of bike that

you will happily ride every day and then take off on for that EPIC

long trip.

Pretty soon we hit the sandy gravel roads back into the reserve,

the loose sand and rutted surface was fun. We did fiddle a

bit, but in this terrain, you need to set the suspension and air

pressures up to your own preference. WP gives you that option

without a whole lot of fuss. Chat to your dealer.

The routes through the reserve were simply fantastic. Not quite

where most would venture on their bigger adventure machines,

but single spoor, sandy trails, open grasslands and a great big

rock to explore, all the while watching out that an angry buffalo

does not decide to stroll across the trail. The Norden easily

lapped it all up and made many of the riders actually look quite

good! It’s a very nimble, capable bike and you can really feel

Husqvarna’s off-road DNA shining through.

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Its great

At The Rock, as usually happens, the jumps started getting

bigger and the riders got braver and braver… it’s all about the

bench racing afterwards you see. The second wave of riders

needed a turn, so we reluctantly pointed North, with a detour

past the lions through the thick sand and handed the bikes over

to the next lot. A quick, challenging 50km odd flip that gave a

really impressive impression (is that a decent sentence?) for the

new bike.


The Norden handled it all with much finesse. It’s a great addition

for the brand. We cannot wait for the new bikes to arrive and

we’ll take off on a proper long distance adventure tour.

Kyle says

First impression:

Absolutely stunning. It will take time for me to get used to the

looks. Very old school and modern at the same time. Big round

light with the modern touch of fog lights. Fine details like the seat

graphics as well as the graphics on the shrouds showing contour

lines just like the concept drawing. The seat has two different

finishes, leather and suede. The display is very functional and

can be changed to 3 different themes. The theme I enjoyed was

the most simple theme which shows which gear you are in and a

rev counter and a simple speedo.


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Straight off the bat the ergonomics are fantastic. Comfortable

seat offering a lovely seated riding position. Standing you also

find yourself not laying over the bike but rather standing upright

in a more natural posture. The bike feels light and nimble and

doesn’t not tall at all. Even with the seat set high, I could still put

a foot down comfortably. The bike does not feel heavy at all. It

is well balanced with the Rally kind of tank giving a low center of

gravity.

Pulling off, the bike feels relaxed, not race focused. The power

feels great with a very linear curve to it. The bike I was riding had

an Akrapovic pipe on it and that gave the bike a little more peak

near the top of the power curve. Very responsive throttle that

changes according to the different user modes.

The bike is fitted with a quick shifter, it is very, very smooth and

works really well whether you are banging it or cruising slowly

along. No false neutrals even with boots on.

The suspension offers a smooth and soft ride. It is comfortable

and plush. It can be adjusted front and rear and you can feel it

straight away. Adjusting the clickers does make a difference.

I would like to do a long trip and take it through tight twisting

roads.

The brakes are really good, not Brembo or Braktec, they are

branded Husqvarna and I must say they work really well. The

feedback through the levers is very positive. You know exactly

what is happening. The rear brakes are sharp. So sharp that I

stalled a few times locking up.

Overall:

This bike is more relaxed than its 890 cousin and it is welcomed

with arms wide open. I enjoyed riding and would like to take a

much longer route and time in The saddle. The wait has been

worth it. Stunning bike and comfortable to ride. The power is just

what you expect and provides a good exciting ride.

In the meantime, these bikes are at your Husqvarna dealer just

begging to be ridden.

Go and book yourself a test ride.

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THE 2021

HONDAQUEST

Honda Quest 2021 is a wrap.

Thedusthassettled –theridersallarrived

safelybacktoahero’swelcome –andthe

winnersreceivedtheirAfricaTwins.Yes –

readthatagain!Thewinnerskepttheirbikes.

How flippen cool is that?

We were invited along to chat to the guys

upon their return at the beautoful kaleo

lodge near Ceres – and although, we

are kind of used to stuff like this, we are

always impressed by the raw emotion

displayed by the competitors. Ita a great

event – life changing as many of them tell

us as tears flow freely. Honda SA is on to a

great thing for sure.

How it all works:

Honda Quest is not a race, neither is it a

rally. It is simply a chance to be able to

compete with a teammate on one of the

worlds greatest adventure rides. We know

this because we rode parts of the route

when Honda launched their little CRF 250

L Rally a few years ago in the Richtersveld,

Namakwa Eco Trail, Tankwa Karoo and

Cederberg.

This event does not happen with 250’s

but rather on the very latest Africa Twin

1100 DCT’s. The main aim of Quest is to

test human endurance and adaptability,

combined with the continent-crossing

abilities of the Honda Africa Twin CRF1100.

Boot camps are held at centres all around

SA where 14 riders were selected to take

part in the main event.

Great care was then taken taken to pair

Honda Quest finalists into teams of two so

that they complement each other in this

competitive environment. Every morning,

someone was presented with a large

wooden spoon – an honour to win it as it’s

the “Spirit of Quest” according to the other

riders.

The other, a clown tie is a fun one, given

for doing something silly or embarrassing.

A day by day account by Andrew Johnston

Pics by www.kalonfilms.com



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Day 1: A reasonably short stage of 130km. Just enough to

settle the nerves.

The stop for the day was a fly-camping space alongside the

Orange River, nestled amongst the many shaded mountains

besides an ancient Melkboom tree.

For many, this was first experience of extreme desert

adventuring on big dual sports. The Richtersveld with its stark,

sharp contrasts was at it’s very best. The tricky sandy and

sometimes silty trails were firm and not so treacherous.

Some serious competitive juices came to the fore once at camp

with a late afternoon bisley with catapult and short game of

cricket on the river bank. Team #7’s Ruan Ueckermann found

it hard hide his provincial cricketing pedigree. Honda Quest is

not just about the riding, it’s a time to be enriched. To this end,

one of the exercises is to present on topics home prepared that

relate in ways to the world we will be travelling through.

Murray Campbell, a lifelong Honda fan, spoke enthusiastically

on the life and times of Soichiro Honda, the man for whom

without which, we wouldn’t be doing this!

Andrew de Bruin, Murray’s partner was next with an insight into

just what lay around us, his topic was The Richtersveld.

The evening was spent under the stars with the guys taking

turns at guard duty around the camp fire.

Day 2: The Richtersveld Eco Trail.

A winding track that comes and goes from the river to the

mountains and back and, starts innocently enough, but then

threads its way through such challenges as Hell’s Cradle; a

scorching canyon of river sand. Also, Split Pass; a double

option climb, all the while whilst being surrounded by iconic

post card vistas. It really is hard to take it all in.

The teams set off in small co-horts of 2 or 3 pairs, taking turns

to navigate, make key decisions and decide the pace.

To have any chance of winning, you’ve had to have fun,

learn and help and make it your job to help others do so too.

The temperatures started to soar along with the sweat. As

with any serious off-roading, the groups experienced a few

punctures and tumbles that slowed the pace, such that when

the teams all joined up at Hells Cradle it was just past midday.

Hells Cradle is a high sided, 3km long canyon with seriously

deep sand. The heat bounces off the steep walls.

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As if this wasn’t intimidating enough,

into this fun challenge a competitive

element is added. A snaking route is

plotted that all had to navigate for points.

It’s not at all easy and, made all the

more challenging by the fact that each

successive rider leaves a deeper mark

more difficult for next. The competitors

drew their start order out of a hat. The

cheers for those with low numbers,

turned to groans when the starting order

was reversed!

With the sun low just off the mountains,

the guys rolled into Oewerbos River

Camp to sort out the day’s adventures.

It had been a staunch, full, tough fun

day. Along with the previous evenings

interrupted sleep, there was no late-night

banter…

Day 3:

After a good nights kip, it was a very

keen group who took on their next task.

Navigation was all old school, maps and

compass. Today, the pairs had some

core decisions to make;

“There are two routes. Only one map per

pair. Only one member per route. The

better sand rider is highly suggested

to take the right-hand route. Here’s the

map. They set off at 8am sharp.” That

was it!

Many assumed that one route was

harder than the other, when in fact both

routes were tough for their own reasons;

one had a LOT of sand, the other very

steep, loose technical climbs.

Solving the lack of maps puzzle also

required some strategic bargaining with

other teams.

The teams split up just 7km from the

start and wouldn’t see each other again

till much later.

The Hammerkop route was 30km of

seldom-travelled riverbed and jeep tracks

wedged tight in-between the mountains

of the Nababieb Nature Reserve. The

entrance to this piece of riding heaven

though, is guarded by a near impassable

silty fesh-fesh section that took an hour

to dig out the logistics landcruiser.

Hellskloof’s starts off as an innocent

looking side track to the main gravel

road to Eksteenfontein. It soon became a

hardcore scramble up what could better

be described as a 4km rough path up a

series of waterfalls.

Reuniting with their partners much later

in the afternoon, there were many laughs

and stories of the sweat and fun. Not

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there were some who made it back to

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alongside the river, Hein Kumm

hauled out a canoe to use as prop for

his presentation on the Orange river.

His partner Hugo Minnaar took us on

a fact filled journey about the African

Rift valley.

Day 4:

Honda Quests first casualty, Team

#1’s Murray Campbell had an injured

ankle. He and Andrew de Bruin were

offered the choice to:

Pop Murray in the vehicle for one

day’s grace, join for the rest and

accept whatever points Andrew

earns for the team for the day as their

average.

Or, ride the day. If Murray went out,

Andrew had to join him.

They chose to rest Murray.

Soon after setting off from

Oewerbos heading South through

the Richtersveld mountains, in a

beautiful spot, there is an unusual

place the rough gravel road passes,

called Stone Piles. Over the years,

many thousands of piles of balancing

stones have been raised by travellers

who had memories to honour or

troubles to shed. The group were

asked to think about this ritual and in

a collective fashion build their own.

Not so unexpectedly, it was deeply

moving.

Just 30km later, through sandy and

stony jeep tracks amongst a pallet

of colourful desert shades, lies the

Red Staircase. It takes some skill

and commitment to clear. In previous

Quests, this climb has proven to be

something of test for the riders. This

year, despite 3 tumbles and some

near misses, the teams all made it up

within the time limits.


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The spirit of the true adventurer was emerging.

The back roads to Springbok, were an opportunity to open

up a little. The flowing tracks have a mix of hardpack that

suddenly switches to deep 2 track sand to catch the unwary.

The evenings camp was in Modderfontein .Jaco

Swiegelaar’s presentation was on the land we were traveling

through – Namakwaland.

Elio Striglia had Thomas Bain, the unbelievably productive

roads and passes engineer who’s efforts litter our more

iconic spaces… What a day!

Day 5:

Murray joined his partner, a little worse for wear, but raring

to go.

The days climb was a monster. More suited to an enduro

bike, few would consider this on an adventure bike. It was

literally the first thing on the menu less that 20km from the

chilly evenings camp. It’s a long, very steep, rutted, slippery

test of ones courage and skill.

Hardy de Kock, Owner of Specialised Adventures who

hosted the event, raised his concerns about Devils Run. The

recent rains had cut deep into the trail making it even more

threatening.

His 3 instructors though, have final say on riding decisions

and leaving this up to them, Jaco du Plessis the lead

instructor who is a man of few words said, “Yes, there is

much to lose here, but “Dream no small dreams, for they stir

not the hearts of men””.

Hardy was left to work on his stress levels while the teams

got on with it.

2 riders had a clean run. The others had varying degrees of

success. That hill counted!

Despite the many falls, the rugged design of the bikes

showed no sign of the ordeal. Everyone was praising the

DCT for being able to accomplish the task; Less controls to

operate, constant torque and never the wrong gear.

The Northern Cape is laced with wonderful riding. As if to

reward the sweating and swearing, the rest of the day was

the very best type of adventure riding; weaving trails through

small paths that meander South.

Unfortunately, in an open, easy, dusty riverbed, Hein Kumm,

a gentle giant of a man and one of the only 2 to ace Devils

Run, smashed a hidden boulder with his foot. He made it

through to camp in Kamieskroon in good spirits.

Under the stars, Tom Steward gave a fascinating discussion

on the Quiver Tree Pieter Siegling – spoke on the Cedarberg.

The long tough day of 191km’s wasn’t finished yet. The

group departed on a 60km night ride… only returning at

9h45… a long day in the saddle.

Day 6:

Voltarin is your friend. Hein took a few and was back on

the bike for a shorter but tricky day of navigation. There are

stunning, hardly used backroad tracks that connect little

used communities such as Twee-Riviere, Kheis, Karas and

the Lankloof valley.

Honda Quest’s focus is on the journey, the dream, the true

Adventurer. It’s far bigger than the individual. Inspired by

this small-town journey, a challenge for the contestants is

to suggest a humanitarian project they want to implement

in their home places. The winner, voted by all crew and

contestants will receive funding from the group as a whole.

They will have their helmet time on tomorrows ride to put

that together.

Tonight, we sleep in one of these miniscule communities


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called Uitspan. Just outside the few

houses that make up the place is a field

with small junior school. It’s just a tiny

hall with a small stage and out houses.

Perfect!

Dave Gouws took the stage to present

on the Inca’s. Heindri Visser followed him

with the Kruger National Park.

Later in the evening, the contestants

watched all their videos up until Day 5.

None of them had seen any of them yet.

Another amazing day in the saddle.

Day 7:

The longest run homeward bound,

397km almost entirely off-road. After

the long, tough days, no-one was fresh.

Everyone was carrying some form of

wear and tear, some more than others.

However, the teams have acquired skills,

forged friendships and settled into a

rhythm.

We had numerous front punctures

though. It’s a function of the tough routes

and standard tubes. The tubes can cope

with every day running, but to be fair,

they’ve been asked a little more than just

“everyday running”!

From Uitspan’s little school house,

we stopped off at a giant Quiver Tree

Forest, the first of many. We saw some

particularly fine specimens.

For large sections where the navigation

was easy the pace was quick. Over the

Knersvlakte with its massive skies and

Boesmanlands’ wide-open roads, the

group made great time.

There were few breaks to stretch the

legs, a stroll around the interesting Fred

Turner Windmill Museum, a cooldrink at

the Ganaga Lodge with its magnificent

views over the Ganaga Mountains and

Pass.

That’s how most of the marathon

day went, navigating and reeling off

the kilometres. The finish line was

approaching…

Unfortunately, there were two tumbles

towards the end of the day, Shaun

Engelbrecht suffered a puncture at speed

on a gravel corner and if it had not been

for his armoured pressure suit and skills

aquired during Quest, he’d probably

be in hospital. He escaped with not a

scratch. His bike too, showed no signs of

the accident.

Peter Loubser, one of the instructors, hit

a deep rut in thick dust, instantly bringing

him down. Though he still made it to

camp, he was much the worse for wear

– a serious sprain but luckily nothing

suspected broken.

Itthe night was spent in Perdekloof in the

Tankwa Karoo under the stars.

Day 8:

For the penultimate day, the morning

was cloudless and warm.

At the briefing, Hardy let the teams know

that there was almost nothing between

the top teams - with everything to lose.

All 7 teams this year were very strong.

The days route started as soon as we

left Perdekloof with a tough navigation

exercise. The Tankwa Karoo National

Park is littered with trails, the ones we

travelled on were vague and little used.

Dark shale fields between weathered

red hued sedentary mountains with

the pastel blue Cederberg Mountains

beckoning riders to join them off in the

distance. In this harsh world, an Ostrich

and Gemsbok raced across our path to

add to the occasion. Too cool!

In the Biedouw valley, the Doring River

was in flood. Considering that we’d

just come through the furnaced shales

of Tankwa Karoo, it was a bit surreal

wading into the refreshing river not 40

minutes later, floating a bike across with

a homemade pontoon just enough to

carry one bike.

This was an exercise in teamwork. At

this late stage, sinking a bike would be a

disaster….

The Cedarberg was a craggy, rough,

eminently picturesque backdrop for the

final stretch to camp. The mood was high

and despite a few more punctures, riding

into camp was high with accomplishment

- and a little sad that this would be the

last evening together.

Day 9 saw the guys making their way

back to the start. Our lot was waiting for

them at the finish at Kaleo lodge when

we heard that punctured had interrupted

the final leg home.

Eventually, we were greeted by the noise

of 20 or so Africa Twins roaring up the

driveway and onto the Verhanda to a

hearty welcome from the assembled

guests.

The emotions were high as the guys

landed.

And then.

Silence. The realization that the event

had drawn to a close.

The guys from Specialised Adventures

has a short chat congratulating the

competitors – and the winners were

announced to thunderous applause.

Congratulations to the deserved winners

of Honda Quest 2021, Ruan Ueckermann

& Neil Rieck!

What a ride! What a prize! What a cool

adventure!


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“Quest Pappie Quest!”

Roll on 2022!

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THE SECOND

TRAX AND TRAIL FUNDURO…

This event is going to become a regular feature on Gautengs

riding schedule. Delayed thanks to COVID restrictions, the second

Trax And Trail only happened a couple of weeks ago – and

the turnout was phenomenal with organisers having to turn late

entries away.

It was a great day, with participants trying to get in as many laps

as possible. Not a race – a Funduro. Not a bike breaker – a short

lap all rideable with a few little stings in the tail on the pink, more

technical routes. Bikes of all shapes, brands and sizes were

there – and it was so cool to see most brands represented.

Prizes were awarded for the teams that put in the most laps,

individual ladies and gents for the same. Loads of fun prizes and

trophies made by the Adventure Company were handed to the

battlers, the crashers and anyone who did something doff on the

day.

The marshals from Trax Moto made sure that nobody was left

out there – there were always willing hands to:

A- get the photo. B- have a good laugh. C- help the riders up

and get them on their way.

A great day out in the sunshine for sure.

Watch this space for the next event!

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back in SA.

TGB. Taiwan Golden Bee is a Taiwanese manufacturer

of Quads. We’ve seen the brand around before and

they have always been good quality machines. There is

a new importer – ETG logistics who are very involved

in the agricultural industry and they have brought in

two models. They invited our lot out for a ride at the

famous Gerotek test facility.

Taiwan Golden Bee (TGB) has been around since 1978, building all-terrain vehicles (ATVs),

scooters, engines, and related components such as continuously variable transmissions

and electric power steering. TGB also supplies engines and other components to

numerous ATV and scooter brands and export their own products to more than 40

countries.

Models available:

Two models are available, namely the TGB Blade 600 SE.X EPS 4x4 aimed primarily at

recreational users and the TGB Blade 600 AR EPS 4x4 which is expected to appeal to

agricultural and other commercial users like the mining industry.

The TGB Blade 600 SE.X EPS 4x4 ATV is a sports-style ATV that offers many uses as a

day-to-day work tool or purely for leisure and recreational use. The sports styling results

in a streamlined body design with a narrow rider seating position. The quad includes LED

front lights, LED strip indicators, pillion seat, complete with backrest.

The TGB Blade 600 AR EPS 4x4 model is designed as a workhorse. It features a tipper,

drop-side configuration load tray that can take up to 200kg’s of equipment. Given its

workhorse nature, the rear suspension of the TGB Blade 600 AR has been beefed up when

compared to its recreational stablemate.


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Both models are powered by a single cylinder, 561cc, 4-stroke

engine with electronic fuel injection (EFI) and produce 33.4kW of

power at 6,500 r/min and 46.5Nm of torque at 5,500 r/min.

Drive to the wheels comes through a drive shaft connected to

a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). The Blades offer

selectable 2wd and 4wd traction with an electrically activated

front differential lock for the tougher stuff. Both are fitted with

chunky Kenda all-terrain 6-ply tyres on 12-inch matt black

aluminium rims. 320mm of ground clearance.

Weighing in at 450kg wet weight, the TGB Blade 600 SE.X EPS

4x4 is capable, they say of 80km/h… we got 93 on the clock.

The more agricultural TGB Blade 600 AR EPS 4x4 tops out at

just over 70km/h.

Suspension travel of 220mm in the front and 240mm in the rear

with double A-arm fully independent suspension on all four

corners and an anti-roll bar in the rear. The suspension can be

fine-tuned for individual riding styles and/or load carrying.

Both quads come with Electric Power Steering (EPS). The Tri-

Mode Speed Sensitive Electric Power Steering senses the ATV’s

speed to provide varying levels of assist. Riders can select their

required level – from no assist to minimum assist for trail riding

and maximum assist for low-speed riding in rough or muddy

terrain. Front and rear hydraulic disc brakes bring things to a

stop. A 1360kg capacity Warn winch is mounted to the front of

both ATV’s and both have tow hitches as standard.

The TGB Blade 600 SE.X EPS is equipped with composite loadcarrying

racks with capacities of 30kg front and 50kg rear. Both

are fitted with multi-function LCD screens that offer numerous

functions such as digital tachometer, digital speedometer,

maximum engine speed, maximum speed, average speed, total

odometer distance, daily odometer, fuel gauge, clock and EPS

setting. Surrounding the display are easy-to-read indicators for

transmission position, high temp, low battery, high beam, low oil

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Gerotek is cool for a story like this – we were pointed in the

direction of the concrete hills, into the sandy test track and

then onto the drag strip. From there it was the very cool 4x4

track where we put the quads through their paces in “real

world” terrain. It’s been a long time since a launch like this has

happened – and our lot were very impressed by the quads.

They made mincemeat of the 27 degree climbs – even in 2wd

with a bit of a run up. Towards the top of the climbs the power

tapers off, but we did not experience any slipping belts or similar.

4wd low range and high range – as expected was really easy.

The adaptive EPS is something cool, and whether you ride with

it engaged or not, the quads handle great. Completely switched

off, the steering is quite heavy – so just leave it on.

They buried the bikes in the sandpit and asked us to climb out,

both quads performed admirably… We even buried one further

and proceeded to drag it out with the standard winch. It’s a cool

feature. You’ll need to try hard to get properly stuck!

On the top end runs, the quads feel solid and stable – and they

are quick. We’d probably govern them if we were to hand one to

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The four wheel drive track was – well easy. The Agricultural unit

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SA NATIONAL MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONS

CROWNED IN PRETORIA.

by Motorsport Media.

What? South African National Motocross Finals Report

Where? Legends MX Track - Rayton Pretoria

When? Saturday 20 November 2021

2021 proved to be a challenging SA Motocross year as

lockdown, once again caused the calendar to adapt

thoughout the season.

Despite this, SA’s finest put on a stellar show throughout, with

most teams and riders already flat out in preparation for the 2022

season.

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subject to MSA ratification.

Purdon does the double as MX titles come to a head at Rhino

Park.

Red Bull KTM hero Tristan Purdon romped to a back-to-back

MX1 title with yet another premier class double over teammate

and closest title rival Cameron Durow. David Goosen clinched

the third step for 2021 for Rockstar Racing Husqvarna.

The Goose came in tie on points for third for the day with

Yamaha’s Jesse Wright as they shared out the third and fourth

places. Jayden Proctor’s KTM, Arnu Saaiman on a Honda and

Johan Vogelesang’s KTM were next home.

Cameron Durow did the 250cc MX2 double, but all teammate

Tristan Purdon had to do was follow him home to take his

second ‘21 title. He did exactly that.

David Goosen took third in both races for the day, to

end third in the title chase behind Durow, with KTM

duo Leonard du Toit and Jayden Proctor following

after a day-long duel with Cross Country refugee Davin

Cocker’s Husqvarna.

Husqvarna rider Grant Frerichs wrapped up the MX3

title with a double win over Ian Topliss’ Yamaha, and

the Hondas of Bruce Viljoen and Philip Harper.

Kayla Raaff rode her Kawasaki to another South African

Ladies Motocross title with a double win over KTM

gal Leah Heygate. The de Lima sisters, Jadene and

Cheyenne were next up on their Husqvarnas.

Jonathan Mlimi put the finishing touches to another

SA High School 125 cc Motocross championship with

another double win on his Red Bull KTM. Miguel de

Waal’s KTM was second in both motos. Husqvarna

rider Luke Grundy and Out of Africa Monster Energy

Yamaha lad Ethan Hoffman shared out the thirds and

fourths ahead of Callan Broskie’s Husqvarna and Blake

Young and Bryce Petersen’s KTMs.

In perhaps the most exciting Cannabis Energy TRP

SA Motocross title fight of the year, Emmanuel

Bako completed a remarkable come-from-behind

championship win with double 85 cc Pro Mini victories

over Neil van der Vyver and Ryan Adler in a Husqvarna

1-2-3.

Championship leader Trey Cox’s Red Bull KTM tied for

fourth with Jordan van Wyk on another Husqvarna on

the day, ahead of Cobus Bester.

KTM kid Matthew Correia played it safe en route to his

85 cc Junior title.

He simply followed Tyler Petersen’s Husqvarna home to

second in each race. Tyla Sheppard emerged a surprise

third in the small-wheel 85 cc class ahead of regular

frontrunners Andrew Venter’s KTM, Caden Weise on a

Husqvarna and KTM mounted Kassim Hassim.

Aiden Henley’s Out of Africa Monster Energy Yamaha

was unstoppable en route to a double 65cc motocross

win over title contender Blake Frost’s KTM and

Husqvarna lad Sven Larsen.

None of that was enough to prevent Blade Tilley’s

GasGas from scraping home to take the title with fourth

on the day. He fought off Chris Brindley and Nicol

Smit’s Husqvarnas for those vital points.

A win and a third en route to second on the day behind

Rayden Woolls’ GasGas, was enough for Trenton

Kretzmann to wrap up the baby 50cc motocross title.

Yamaha lad Cassie van Zyl held Aiden Retief’s KTM

off for third ahead of Lou Rademayer’s Husqvarna and

Hendrico Barwise on a Gas Gas. James Riley was next

up ahead of Kaylin Oosthuizen’s KTM.

Finals:

Tristan Purdon was the star of the day as he wrapped up both

the MX1 and MX2 senior motocross titles at Rhino Park near

Pretoria.

Grant Frerichs won the MX3 title.

Kayla Raaf is the ’21 SA Ladies champ .

Joshua Mlimi is the High School champion.

Emmanuel Bako, Matthew Correia, Blade Tilley and Trenton

Kretzman took the four Junior SA MX titles after some very fierce

battles through the year.

The 2021 South African National Motocross Championship was

proudly presented by Motorsport South Africa in partnership with

Cannabis Energy Drink, TRP Distributors, Prepsol, Bridgestone,

Thor, Gaerne, FMF, Pro Taper, 100%, Fly Racing, Ogio, Bandit

Graffix and the Race Shop.

Roll on 2022!

A very successful year of MX for KTM

Toni Bou

conquers a 30th world title in Barcelona

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Round9

It’s been a great

year!

The penultimate round for 2021, round 9 was held

at Smoking Pistons on the 7th of November 2021

with a brilliant turn out of riders, support crew and

spectators on a hot and windy Sunday south of

Jo’burg.

Smoking Pistons is the only track of the five in the

series that offers a ’start gate’ system which proved

a little bit challenging for the new riders who had

never experienced this type of start.

As is common with all sports at this time of the

year, the rider numbers dwindled a bit in the more

senior classes with a lot of the youngsters having

to study for year-end exams and the like, however

the Yamaha Pee-Wee class does seem to be on the

increase in numbers.

And these little guys and girls are a real treat to

watch, full of ‘Gees’ and zero fear and they all

encourage each other from the side lines when they

are not racing. We think the future of MX racing is in

good hands and is going to be even more exciting.

As usual, there was an awesome and festive

vibe throughout the pits and the riders were as

enthusiastic as ever.

The final round of 2021 will take place at the Chestnut

hill junior track on the 25th of November 2021 where

the faster riders will be graduated to the Inland MX

Championship for 2022.

More info: www.womsa2wheels.com

All pictures are courtesy of Sean Versveld and Cloud

9 Photography.

Motokids 2021

wrap up…

What is Moto Kids?

Moto Kids was launched in 2015 and is a Fun Race Series

that exists for novice and amateur kids as a stepping

stone before Club and Regional Racing. It is for developing

junior motorcycle riders and is the breeding ground for

the future generation of two wheeled enthusiasts. We

provide a platform that makes motorcycle riding fun and

gives youngsters a way to socially enjoy themselves before

deciding on the next step of riding or racing. Strictly for

novices and newcomers to the sport, MotoKids does not

cater for experienced riders, therefore riders who have

competed at any competitive organised events can only

enter Moto Kids if they finished in the bottom 20% of the

field.

The grass roots development program for 2021 was thrown

upside down again with another year of Covid19 to deal with.

Six ‘fun races’ were scheduled but only four materialized.

The unknowns and variables with all the various lockdowns

and protocols made it difficult for kids and parents alike. The

attendances allowed at outdoors events confused all and

sundry and made it even more difficult to coach or train the

young brains. The kids missed their mates and wanted that

riding connection re-established. Social distancing is an alien

concept for youngsters. The wearing of a mask even more of a

hassle. The best way was just to get everyone inside a helmet

and the world became a familiar place. The happy place we offroad

riders/racers know.

The rules of the mad crazy world don’t apply once we don

helmets and head into our ‘office’ for some fun work. The group

training dates had to be flexible as the ‘fun’ races dates kept

changing in the calendar. The program adopted a ‘fun’ and

‘training’ approach at the ‘race events’. Two motocross heats

and an enduro race were still high up on ‘fun race’ approach. It

was less rigorous and competitive as in previous years.

The competitive and experienced kids from the previous five

years were encouraged to participate in regional or National

motocross events or Cross Country racing.

The grassroots incubator had done its job and the experienced

fledglings of the past five years were made to go explore bigger

horizons with new coaches and managers. The program aimed

to attract more fresh rookies from any age. Some came before

they turned four.

Although this pandemic did not help grow our numbers like we

had experienced in previous years. The new kids and some of

last year’s rookies still had a great time training and doing the

‘fun’ races and other activities the organizers had in store.

Relay races, with different elements (tasks) were coupled with

parents also participating in them. The kids enjoyed these

social races with their parents. The ‘fun race’ day’s events also

had, one on one coaching with various coaches and physical

trainers. The days programs at Legends MX Facility was held

three times and ended with a trail outride for kids who still had

fuel in their young tanks.

The last event of the year at Cullinan had David Goosen and

Neil van der Vyfer , the multiple National motocross champions

come visit with the kids and hosted a Q&A session as well as a

photograph session.

The gift packs with signed cards made for future dreams. The

event at ADA,the Training & Outdoor Centre in October had no

motocross track but rather a cross country and a forest hare

scramble course near Hartebeespoort.

Adventure bike training courses are done there. It was different

but very enjoyable. The venue is superb with its various

adventure bike segments of training. The kids were tested in

thick sand, steep gradients, off camber riding, berm training,

and some fast flat sections that were safe. The facility is green,

with lush lawns, excellent ablutions and a coffee shop.

The new format is in its infancy and will need more time to get

back to the numbers we had previously.

Thank you Motorsport SA, Department of Sports Recreation,

Art and Culture, MXSA and all the associate sponsors.( too

many to list)

Roll on 2022.

More info:

www.samxnationals.co.za/motokids

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racing career. This is a youngster to keep an eye on and his

parents are justifiably proud of him and sent us this write

up…

2018 Racing season - Ryan aged 6 – 7

Ryan entered his 1st race and competed in the Western Cape

Off-Road Club (WCOC) event at the age of 6 in 2017 on his

KTM Mini Adventure and participated at entry level. However,

we already noticed his hunger at that young age to be standing

on the podium as he is a very competitive child by nature. Dad

and Ryan decided there and then to enter almost every Funduro

event and to use the opportunity as a training session. Loads

of hard work and dedication started at this point! In 2018 Ryan

had a fantastic 1st full season of Off-Road racing and finished

3rd overall in the 2018 50cc Junior Club championship with the

WCOC competing as one of the youngest competitors in these

events he made quite a memorable and exciting entrance in the

racing community.

2019 Racing season - Ryan aged 7 - 8

Ryan finished 2nd overall in the 2019 - 50cc Junior Club

championship in the WCOC where he also participated in 1 or

2 events racing both 50cc and 65cc classes on the days that

the classes did not compete at the same time. Ryan also tried

out Motocross in 2019 and entered in the 50cc Newbie Class

at Zone 7 where he knocked everyone’s socks off with a few

1st place podiums (This is a non-championship class for new

MX riders). Ryan then also decided to try out his skills at Enduro

and entered 2 of the CSMX Enduro events in 2019 which he

thoroughly enjoyed and he was hooked! and very eager to

start training with the top enduro Coach Graham Hedgcock to

compete in the full enduro season in 2020.

2020 Racing season - Ryan aged 8-9

Ryan finished 2nd overall in the 2020 65cc Junior

Championship in the WCOC. It was quite an eventful year filled

with so much uncertainty and no racing for a few months.

Then racing commenced and all of it got crammed into the

last few months of the year to make it a season! It was not the

championship position he aimed and worked very hard for, but

he finished with a satisfying season and committed that the #1

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He moved up to compete in the 50cc Pro

Class and we hoped to be able to attend

a few of the National events, however we

were unable to compete and travel under

COVID19 regulations and the Enduro and

Off-Road events took preference over the

motocross as that is where his passion

lies. He has also proven to be strong & fit

enough to enter both the 50cc Pro Class

and 65cc Class at the motocross events.

Rocket Ryan had a phenomenal season

with the CSMX Enduro 2020 championship

where he exceeded all our expectations

and won the 65cc Championship! This was

his 1st year of competing in the CSMX

Enduro championship for a full season. He

trained non-stop with Coach Graham to

assist him to be able to handle the tough

obstacles he would be facing on the track.

Enduro was definitely his biggest challenge

as he only weighed 28kg and his bike

has been lowered as much as possible to

accommodate his small size.

2021 Racing season - Ryan aged 9-10

What a dream year!!

2021 65cc Enduro SA Champion

(IPC)

2021 65cc CSMX Enduro

Champion

2021 65cc WCOC Off-Road Champion

It was a cram-packed year with travelling

to Nationals, 3 disciplines to compete in

& yes … COVID & SCHOOL. Ryan had

a tough year with many new challenges.

He had his 1st serious accident at an

afternoon of fun training & was hospitalised

for his 1st time. This did not stop him from

accomplishing his goals, however we were

extremely concerned that it would mentally

put a damper on his riding abilities. Boy did

he prove us wrong! He didn’t have much

practice before the final National Enduro

in Creighton yet he smashed it! He fell out

on the track, got stuck under his bike & the

fuel ran into his boot. It was a scorching

hot day! The fuel was burning his foot,

yet he pushed on and managed an extra

victory lap over his other 65cc competitors,

which was the cherry on top for the season

finale! It was a year of racing that we will

never forget! We also got Ryan a KTM 85cc

this year that we lowered it to the max to

accommodate the tiny 9 year old weighing

in at only 30kg.

Nithrone even cut the seat so it could be

even lower for him to reach the ground.

Training on the 85cc started & he loves

being able to challenge himself with new

obstacles.

Plans for 2022:

85cc Off-Road WCOC

65cc Enduro CSMX

65cc Enduro SA Nationals

65cc Motocross (Social)

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RAD Moto’s KTM 1290 Rallye…

It’s a Sunday morning. We wake up

to the earth trembling through the

floorboards and a roar outside our

window. Baseball bat out we stumble out

to discover that Rob Gibbon has rolled in

for a cup of coffee… On his custom built

KTM 1290 Super Adv RR Rallye.

Well we forgave him. How can you be

cross when a bike like this rolls in?

We served the coffee and headed out

for a ride. What a cool bike – something

very unusual. It’s been a 6 week project

of non-stop graft – and there is still a bit

to do.

Here are the bones.

The bike was once a standard 2019

KTM 1290 ADV. Miguel and Rob are very

into the whole Advenduro scene – you’ll

have seen the RAD 690 and 500 that

we have featured in the magazine. This

time round – they wanted to something

different – a big-bore rally that would

easily accommodate a pillion.

Rob purchased used KTM 1290. Rad

supplied a crashed bike with a broken

frame. That bike was stripped down to

nothing. The guys from RAD used that

frame to design templates for all of the

new ideas that they had.

They wanted to fit a 450 Rallye tower.

They wanted to update the tailpiece –

and most importantly, they wanted it to

look factory made.

Having the old frame gave them the

ground to make mistakes without fear of

any permanent damage.

Once they were happy with the moulding

process, the good frame was brought

in and the build started. A nut and bolt

build, from the ground up.

The brackets and so-on developed

on the original frame were sent out for

engineering and fabrication by the same


guys who makes the Wheelie Pro… so

it’s all in the motorcycle family.

Rob headed home and started with new

carbon fibre panels and parts for the

bike.

In his garage, he made new sub-frame

mounts, a tail tidy, bash plate and

various other bits and bobs that litter the

bike. The original tower mount comes off

his 2016 450 RFR and incorporates two

cable charging ports.

Cosmetics are only a small part of the

deal. The guys wanted to shave off as

much weight as was physically possible

– without compromising the bikes

inherent strength. They are still busy with

it – but they reckon that to date, they

have shaved a good 30KG’s odd off the

original bike. We’ll confirm this at a later

date when the bike has been completed.

To lose weight – the front faring and

headlight are gone. The standard

exhaust system is modified, the Cat is

removed and a lightweight Yoshi tailpiece

takes care of emissions. You cannot

just remove the convertor, your dealer

needs to reset the CDI box or you’ll find

yourself burning pistons. Under the tank,

there are various bits and bobs that can

be removed without messing with the

bikes electronics. They won’t give us too

much detail for some reason…

Every little bit adds up – even the

standard battery is replaced with a

lightweight lithium ION unit.

Talking electronics – the guys have made

a mounting for a full sized tablet – so you

can pop the bike into cruise control, sit

back and watch Netflix. Cool Huh!

No seriously, it’s the latest digital

road book system for rally navigation,

complete with the Bluetooth control by

Rallye Rampage. The old paper system

will be phased out at most events in the

near future. Rob has tested it here at

Tankwa Rallye – it works perfectly. This,

being a prototype is on a large tablet,

the system can accommodate a much

smaller screen –but interestingly, this

layout is the same size as the current

manual system.

RAD has mounted wider Rallye Foot

pegs. The stock front suspension has

been replaced with WP from KTM’s

1090R. It’s a mod that Rob requested

because, in his opinion, the 1090’s


front is amongst the best in KTM’s lineup. It still

accommodates the standard wheel and braking

system. Out back, they did a bit of valving – and the

suspension was set up for the bikes lighter weight.

The front steering damper is upgraded with an Ohlins

top unit on the way.

Seat Concepts supplied the seat – it’s a firmer – taller

seat than standard.

Aesthetically we love the transformation. It took a

couple of takes to register the new front end but we

all decide that we really like it. It’s a bit more sporty

and smoother than the standard double headlamp

setup. The little touches like the new tailpiece and the

integrated Tron indicator rails and running lights are

really, really cool. It just looks so lekker - still distinctly

KTM, but different.

Ride Impressions:

Hopping on there is that familiar 1290 feeling. Be

warned – the seat is very tall – this oake hopped on

and started up – and then had to call the photog to

raise the side stand. But it’s really a great addition to

any bike that you plan to do distance on. The pipe

sounds great, without being obnoxious.

Snick the bike into first, let the clutch out and off you

go.

If you have ridden a 1290, you’ll have an

understanding of just how meaty these bikes are.

They deliver huge gobs of torque and accelerate like

few others do. Now. Take off a significant amount of

weight in all the right places – and just imagine the

difference.

Just replacing the front faring makes the bike feel

smaller and more compact. Twist the throttle – the

front end gets all light without getting squirly – and

that’s something that we were worried about. She

blitzes up to the 200KPH mark really quickly, no

headshakes or anything untoward. On the day

we rode there were huge crosswinds, so we were

buffeted a bit – particularly because the bike is a bit

lighter.

This one was fitted with more road oriented Metzeler

Karoo Streets. The guys are waiting for Knobblies

that have the correct speed ratings – Pirelli Scorpions

are on the way. We did take it a bit easy in the dirt

– particularly thanks to the massive rainfalls the day

before – but she feels great. The suspension is well

set up for the gnarly stuff and the bikes handling is

really good.

It takes a bit to get used to having an I-Pad up front,

but it really only becomes an issue when you need

to go down a gnarly hill or similar and you need to

see where your front tyre is sitting. Rob is a monster

of a guy so he just peers over the top – no problem.

We were worried that things up front would explode

the moment we took a jump or hit a lurker – but there

was no vibration of rattles or rolls and we returned

the bike fully intact, despite the monster height.

Conclusions:

We like. A lot. These guys are on to something for

sure. Not many people will strip off the standard fare

to do this – but if you do happen to have a prang,

the Rallye faring looks properly cool – and still offers

excellent protection from the elements.

Maybe someone from KTM R&D see’s this and offers

a Rallye option…

But in the meantime, you can chat to RAD Moto –

they can get you sorted.

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THE

SEGMENT

Whats the best way to really

get to know a bike?

Take it out for a good long ride.

That’s how!

Whats available

in the 900 segment?

is a seemingly odd-ball segment these days falling

between the bevvy of 650/660/700/750’s and the multitude

of 1000cc + bikes with, in a lot of instances not much

difference in pricing in both direction. Yet looking at the

900This

bikes on the road it is a pretty well supported segment of

the market, offering similar power and comfort to some of

the bigger offerings yet with the lightweight nimbleness of

some of the smaller bikes. Looking at the popularity of this

segment it makes one wonder why all the manufacturers

don’t compete in this class.



Imagine a T9 from Yamaha with that beautiful CP3

triple engine of theirs or a stonking Versys-X with

Kawasakis’ 950cc, or a Africa Twin with a 900cc

version of Honda’s stunning V4 800 from the Cross

Runner. And what about a light weight DL900 XT

from Suzuki with their gorgeous V-Twin?

We grabbed threre bikes in this class for our little

adventure, BMW’s GS 850 Rallye edition, KTM’s 890

R and Triumphs 900 Tiger. At the time of writing this,

Husqvarna’s Norden was not yet with us, but that’s

got to be a great addition to this segment. The Guzzi

850TT was not included and also missing is the 900

Multistrada. A shame really.

We roped one of our favorite lady riders, Morag

Campbell our instructor friend from OpenRider

(www.facebook.com/OpenRiderZA) to join the fray,

she actually showed us some cool new routes that

we’d never ridden before. It’s always lekker to hook

in with other adventure riders. Our route wound its

way from the metropolis of Sandton out along some

of our favorite routes past the Dam, along the Canals

and out towards Brits with lunch at the now famous

Beestekraal venue on the railway line. Our plan was

to head along to Jericho Rock… but time and a flat

wheel on our photog bike put us behind schedule.

Deadline for returning the bikes was looming so

we had to get a move on. If you are ever stuck out

in that neck of the woods without a tube… Jaco’s

Tyres carry stock and they got us sorted chop-chop.

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Tip: The old tube was patched and that now lives

under the seat in case of future emergencies…

We have featured all of these bikes before. The BMW

Adventure featured in a multi test with the chaps

from The Bike Show about a year or so ago. The

Triumph makes regular appearances. This was the

first time we’ve had the KTM 890R since we went

along to the launch earlier this year. It was Morags

first time on both the Triumph and the KTM, so that’s

pretty cool.

This ride was a great mixup of tar, gravel and sand…

exactly the stuff that bikes like this are made for. We

do live in a cool place – “You need a motorcycle in

your life!”

The bikes:

• The KTM and the BMW are outfitted with

liquid cooled, fuel injected parallel twin engines. The

Triumph, naturally is powered by a triple cylinder.

• All have 21 inch front wheels.The Triumph

and KTM boast 18 inch rears with a 17 on the

Beemer. Suspension on the KTM is by WP. The

Triumph comes with Showa units and the BMW has

the electronic ESA units.

• The BMW and Triumph have big-ish wind

screens. The KTM 890 has a smaller, more sporty

unit. The BMW is physically the largest of the 3

bikes, the KTM is the smallest and most compact of

the lot.

• All have TFT screens and just about every

electronic assistant known to man. The Beemer and

the Triumph arrive standard with everything. The

KTM’s track pack needs to be unlocked by your

dealer.

So! They all sound fairly similar on paper, bar

the obvious differences in displacement. But the

beauty of bikes like these is the fact that they are all

distinctly different and we’ll try to explain why that is.



The BMW GS 850 Adventure rallye edition.

This one from BMW Motorrad West Rand (011) 761-3500

If big imposing adventure bikes are your thing then the 850 fits the bill.

You just know that the Beemer is going to be good on the road. And it

is. Exceptionally comfortable with good weather protection. The 6.5in

TFT dash first seen on the R1200GS in 2017 is a work of art. It’s easy

to use, has a classy display that delivers a plethora of information all

of which can be viewed even when it’s in bright sunlight and covered

in dust. While it doesn’t have the big grunt as that marvelous shift

cam equipped BMW 1250GS it has enough performance for the vast

majority of people. The 853cc parallel-twin motor has a 90-degree crank

pin off-set, which makes the feel of the motor a bit unique. With 95bhp

at 8250rpm and 67.8ft-lb torque at 6250rpm, there is plenty of useable

power on tap without it ever being too much. It’s smooth and engaging

with a strong bottom end and midrange, which is where people spend

the majority of their time. Riding modes are easily changed either at

standstill or on the move. It’s easy to jump between the pre-set Road,

Rain, Dynamic and Enduro Pro pre-set options and you can also easily

tailor the settings for what you like. The traction control and ABS can

be switched off completely if required and these settings remain in

place even if you switch off the bike, a refreshing change that avoids

you having to scroll through set-up menus every time you re-start your

journey. It has an adjustable screen, which can be placed in either a

low or high position easily and on the move. It comes standard with

three-level heated grips and wrap around handguards. Mostly, thanks to

the large tank, it is physically the largest bike of the bunch. The biggest

fuel tank of the lot translates to longer distances between refuels. In the

dirt and on the sandy roads that we traversed, the engines smoothness

makes things easy. Smooth throttle control is the order of the day…

just, easy. But remember to turn off the traction control in the sand…

.The electronically adjustable rear suspension gives 215mm travel with

230mm from the non-adjustable 43mm front forks. Braking performance

is impressive thanks to the floating Brembo calipers and Twin 305mm

disks which means you never need to use more than one finger when

braking. There is an off-road specific ABS setting configured within the

variable rider modes or the ABS can be turned off completely with the

push of a button. Compared to the other two bikes on this adventure,

the bike is the most predictable of the lot and as a result it’s really easy

to ride anywhere.


Morag says:

The BMW adventure riding class is my background, and I’m very

comfortable with the ergonomics, and riding style. You may read many

online reviews noting this bike is designed predominantly for touring,

and open gravel road. Although I had minimal time on gravel with this

adventure rallye on this outride, I used the F 850 GS when training in

Hechlingen Germany, while qualifying as a BMW Motorrad Instructor,

and rode through plenty of rough areas, sandy single tracks, twisting

and turning easily in tight turns in the forest. I find the bike to be the

flickable, well balanced, and manoeuvrable. The trick for me is that this

bike just requires a more aggressive riding style at slower speed, in

the more technical riding, which then adds to the sense of excitement.

On this outride I did however ride it predominantly on tar road and

found it extremely easy to ride, refined and smooth. Responsive and

comfortable, it easily accommodates a pillion. It’s agile in corners, has

cruise control, great torque, big road presence, and the kilometres just

disappear with no issues whatsoever. The many road imperfections

disappear under the plush suspension offering a “floaty feel”, and

the nice wide supportive seat is great, (89cm height, especially if

considering comfort for pillion/partner), and lowering options are

available if required. The TFT is clear, displaying a lot of information,

and coupled with the BMW ‘Wunderwheel’ controller on the handlebars,

engaging with the rider modes and electronics is intuitive and simple

to use. I enjoy the GS aesthetics generally, and my initial awareness to

the visual size of the tank and broad fairing, (which is larger than what

I’m used to), was forgotten once actually riding, although it looks big,

awareness quickly shifts to the smoothness and responsiveness of

the ride itself, and this tank and the larger windscreen, (adjustable 2

position on the fly), offer a great sense of protection and comfort, like a

cocooning. I enjoyed riding this bike, and I think it will open up many

different avenues of adventures for many people.

KTM’s 890 Adventure R

www.ktm.com

• Replacement for the 790 Adventure R.

• More off-road focused than the standard 890

Adventure.

• Now smoother and more refined than ever.

This was the first opportunity we go to ride this bike

after the launch earlier this year. And it’s a polar

opposite to the BMW.

Why polar opposite?

Well you need to go and ride one to understand. While

the BMW is all calm and civilized like, the KTM has a

more exciting, raw edge that people from a dirtbike

background will really enjoy.

As standard you get ‘proper’ off-road sized wheels

with chunky Metzeler Karoo 3 tyres, an off-road

riding mode, (Rally mode is extra), metal bash plate

and big, split 20-litre tank which is located on either

side of the bike to lower its centre of gravity for

better handing. You also get top-rate WP XPLOR

suspension, a TFT dash with connectivity, anglesensitive

electronics, radial brakes, 12v socket

and even a new cruise control switch. Should you

engage ‘Rally’ mode, (an optional extra), you have

the option of 9 different levels of traction control slip

while the dedicated off-road ABS setting, (standard

fitment), deactivates the angle sensitivity as well as

the ABS function to the rear but retains some ABS at

the front. The ABS can be deactivated completely if

you wish for off-road use. This is literally a barrel of

fun, aggressive, light, nimble… far closer to dirtbike

territory than your traditional adventure motorcycle.

The seat is wide, flat and firm, and the seating

position is upright yet relaxed with plenty of legroom

and a comfortable reach to the wide handlebar. The

WP XPLOR suspension, with nearly 10 inches, (254

mm), of fully adjustable travel front and rear, is a great

setup, responsive on dirt yet plush enough to cushion

a high-speed landing after launching off a ledge.


Although the WP XPLOR suspension are the same units as in the

790 Adventure R, KTM have revised their settings for the 890 R

and taken a bit of the off-road focus out of their road settings.

It’s only a click here and there but it makes the difference KTM

still have suggested on and off-road suspension settings on a

sticker under the seat, which are quick and easy to input through

the onboard tool kit, the road settings are now firmer and make

the R more settled when you up the pace. The parallel twin has

grown by 90cc to 889cc and with it not only becoming Euro5-

compliant but also gained 20% more rotating mass, a boost

of 9.8bhp and 8.8ftlb, (just under 12Nm), peak performance, a

reworked gearbox and a reinforced clutch. While the power and

torque gains seem marginal on paper, to ride the 890 motor is far

more refined than the 790 engine and as well as less mechanical

noise is smoother and more enjoyable to use with far fewer

intrusive vibrations thanks to new balancer shafts. The tweaked

gearbox is beautifully slick and with the optional quickshifter,

(which has also been updated), snicks up and down the box with

ease. It still has the same quick-revving nature that made the 790

so much fun, and is more than fast enough for road and off-road

use, however it now has the rough edges ironed out and is better

for it.

We gave the bike to Morag and – well we could not get her off

the thing for the rest of the ride…

My first bike was a Yamaha 660 xt, and I loved it, I did over 100

000km on it. I vehemently resisted all suggestions of upgrading

or changing … until I rode the BMW R1200 GS, where within

one minute I was in love, and ten minutes and one sunset later,

was making plans for finances … I loved how I felt when riding

it, a more fluid, competent stronger rider. And I am delighted to

discover, that the KTM 890 Adventure R has once again got me

in love with a bike. Riding this bike has triggered an emotional

reaction, a sense of personal connection and freedom, a feeling

of flow. I found it an easy to ride, compliant, smooth, intuitive

bike. Because it carries its weight low down, it feels grounded,

has a weightiness but is yet light, responsive and nimble, but not

“light-footed”, and fits my body posture ergonomics perfectly,

both sitting and standing. It’s confidence inspiring both on and

off road, encouraging a sense of play, a sense of “what if … ?” a

sense of fun. Even the peak hour Rivonia traffic was fun, allowing

me to easily and confidently zip through and stay way ahead of

Glenn and the guys as we were running late to return the bikes.

I love the immediate throttle response, even in the lower rev

range.

My personal response is as follows:

I didn’t feel intimidated by the size. I like the ergonomics, the

fairly wide handle bars, the narrow upper tank which offers unimpeded

stand-up riding and also an upright seating position.

The narrow’ish one-piece rally standard seat is comfortable, I

didn’t get a sore butt, (but I have some padding and I ride single,

with no pillion). I love the wind, and I didn’t mind the cut down

smaller windscreen; I might aftermarket to wider foot-pegs, but

I didn’t like the mirrors, (and I would try to aftermarket them).

The standard Karoo 3 tyres, at standard pressures, had ample

grip on all surfaces, (except mud, as surprisingly, we didn’t find

any). I generally don’t treat the road as a track-race, so wasn’t

particularly effected in cornering/ swerving by the 21 inch front

wheel, and I was getting into the tighter slower 6m circles at Wild

West, in-between doing elephant turns experimenting with the

slip on the variable traction control, (in Rally mode), I think this is

useful, a variable personalized traction control within Rally mode,

from 0-9 which seems to allow quite a bit of slip even when

active, and adjustable on the fly. Gravel cornering is lots of fun.

My preference is off-road riding, so I don’t mind slightly lesser

smooth riding on tar, but honestly, I wasn’t aware of vibrations,

the engine feels refined and compliant. I think the 890 adventure

R proves that off-road capability doesn’t automatically mean its

compromised for the tar road riding. I wasn’t aware of the need

to slide my butt to get one foot to ground, meaning that the


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88cm seat height wasn’t an issue, (it does have options

to lower). I have an inseam of 82-83 cm, (not that tall),

and nor was I aware of the weight at approximately

200kg, as the weight is carried low and feels nicely

balanced. The TFT dash is very legible. I didn’t make

use of the connectivity options, it’s fairly intuitive to

work through the rider menu options, and to set up a

preferred rider style that can be easily selected. I think

this is a bike a person can grow with, a forgiving a bike

that offers confidence, and with the ability to utilise, (or

not!), the electronics for personalised riding styles. Like

the guys said… they could not get me off the thing!

Triumphs Tiger 900.

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Finding middle ground. You enjoyed the comfort offered by the

Beemer, but you loved the more exciting ride delivered by the

KTM890?

Well then… You need to go and ride the Triumph. If ever there

was a blend of the two then this is it. The first Triumph Tiger 900

was launched in 1993. That bike eventually grew and evolved

into the Tiger 1200 with the ‘middleweight’ Tiger 800 filling out

the range. This Tiger 900 is the next generation of that smaller

capacity model. The old 800 Tiger was great, but thanks to

a ground up build a couple of years ago, they literally moved

the goal posts in this class. And it’s gorgeous! Just look at

it! The latest triple cylinder engine is something really special

and it’s just so comfortable and sporty on the road and very

capable and smooth in the dirt. We won’t bore you with too

much detail but the single biggest move up was when Triumph

technicians decided to upgrade the engine. The single biggest

change is the crankshaft on a motorcycle you don’t get much

more fundamental than that. So, for the first time we’ve got a

Triumph triple that doesn’t feature a 120° crank layout and the

evenly spaced firing intervals that go with it. It’s quite technical,

but Triumph refer to the new crank as a ‘T’, so the pins are

arranged at 180°-90°-90° intervals. This allows the firing order

to be managed so that two cylinders, (one and three), fire close

together, then there’s a gap to the third, (actually the middle one).

The result is heaps of personality that makes it really good fun to

ride. Oh and she loves to rev. Absolute power is a claimed 94bhp

at 8750 rpm, and peak torque happens at 7250rpm, but Triumph

also boast an increase across the rev range.


Off road you are mainly using fractional throttle openings, and

at 3750rpm the bike is producing over 40bhp, which is just right

for getting into the trickier stuff in the dirt. The modern adventure

market seems to love gadgets, and the Tiger comes with an

impressive level of equipment. You get multiple modes, heated

grips, cruise control, cornering ABS and traction control and big

TFT instruments. You get heated seats, a quickshifter, Bluetooth,

tyre pressure monitoring, centre stand and fog lights. In addition,

the Rally Pro has crash bars, sump guard and an extra mode. All

standard. It’s plenty comfortable too with the riding position very

similar to our old Xc model; you sit into the bike, but the bars are

now slightly closer to the rider. The new screen has five-position

adjustability with a 50mm height range using a simple push and

lift arrangement. It works really effectively and it’s easy to spend

long days on the bike with your favorite friend out back.

Although Morag did not spend much time on the bike, (we

could not get her off the 890), and has opted to ride it again

to venture an opinion, the rest of us took turns chopping and

changing as we charged along the roads around Harties and

Brits. It’s quite easy to understand why this bike won so many

international accolades, the folks from Triumph really developed

a bike for everyone. The higher freeway speeds were a piece of

cake thanks to the wind protection and deflection offered by the

screen. The twisty countryside roads around Harties were lots of

fun thanks to the Tiger’s sporty agility. The long, straight roads

past Brits? Hit the cruise control and relax! These motorcycles

are made to travel. Everything works. Everything is in the right

place. The bike feels light and nimble. From Beestekraal we

hopped onto those rutted, sandy roads that lead out to Jericho

Rock. Offroad mode, traction Control off – open up… the engine

and suspension steals the show. Slow down for the really sandy

corners… that engine is a gem. Even at 1,500 rpm in second

gear, with our photographer on the back, the engine continues

to be so smooth and eagerly pulls out of slow turns without the

need to shift. We can’t fault the suspension and brakes either…

it just such a cool, capable bike to ride. It’s never overwhelmed

or flustered… like the James Bond of the ADV market. 400 odd

kilometres of smiles later, we were back in the Big Smoke, racing

to get to the dealerships before closing time. The GS needed to

get home in a hurry, as did the Triumph. The Beemer still had a

bit of fuel left, the Triumph was shouting and flashing lights at us

for a refuel. We filled the 890 at the lunch stop just to be sure...

What a cool day on three very cool bikes. How can anyone not

enjoy riding bikes on a Sunny South African day? The question

is … which one is for you? Is it the Beemer that has a proven

pedigree of civilized touring, or is it the grin inducing KTM890-R.

Maybe something in between like Triumphs 900 Tiger – stirred

not shaken thank you!


Go and organise a test ride. You’ll find something

you love… we live in great motorcycle times for sure.

2020 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro Specs

ENGINE

• Type: Inline-3

• Displacement: 888cc

• Maximum power: 94 horsepower @ 8750

rpm

• Maximum torque: 64 ft-lbs @ 7250 rpm

• Valvetrain: DOHC, 4vpc

• Fueling: EFI

• Transmission: 6-speed w/ up/down

quickshifter

• Clutch: Assist and slipper

• Final drive: O-ring chain

CHASSIS

• Frame: Tubular steel w/ bolt-on subframe

• Front suspension; travel: Fully adjustable

Showa 45mm inverted cartridge fork; 9.4

inches

• Rear suspension: travel: Linkage-assisted,

spring-preload and rebound-damping

adjustable Showa shock; 9.1 inches

• Wheels: Wire-spoke

• Front wheel: 21 x 2.15

• Rear wheel: 17 x 4.25

• Front brakes: 320mm floating discs w/

Brembo Stylema 4-piston monoblock

calipers

• Rear brake: 255mm disc w/ Brembo singlepiston

sliding caliper

• ABS: Cornering ABS

DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES

• Seat height: 83 or 87CM

• Fuel tank capacity: 20 litres

• Dry weight: 194kg

2021 KTM 890 Adventure Specs:

ENGINE

• Type: Parallel twin



rpm

• Maximum torque: 74 ft-lbs @ 6500 rpm

• Valvetrain: DOHC, 8 valves

• Fueling: Dell’Orto w/ 46mm throttle body

• Lubrication: Pressure lubrication w/ 2 oil

pumps

• Transmission: 6-speed

• Clutch: PASC assist-and-slipper clutch

• Final drive: Chain

CHASSIS

• Frame: Chromoly tubular steel w/ stressed

engine and chromoly trellis subframe

• Front suspension; travel: Fully adjustable

damping WP Apex open-cartridge inverted

43mm fork/7.9 inches

• Rear suspension; travel: Linkage-free


adjustable WP Apex shock; 7.9 inches

• Wheels: Wire-spoked

• Front tyre: 90/90 x 21

• Rear tyre: 150/70 x 17

• Front brakes: 320mm discs w/ 4-piston

radially mounted calipers

• Rear brake: 260mm disc

• ABS: Cornering and Offroad ABS


• Seat height: 83cm or 85cm


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• Maximum torque: 63 ft/lbs @ 6250 rpm

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Gyppo Work

Tuesday adventure ride

Making Tuesdays great again…

Tuesday is that ‘bleh’ day of the week,

no Monday morning hangover to deal

with or week end shenanigans to talk

about, it’s a long way from Friday, just

a day that is completely NAAFI, (No

Ambition And F-All Interest). So, we

decided to make Tuesday worthwhile,

make it a day to look forward to… it’s

also a day that it is easier to bunk because

it doesn’t look like you’re trying

to scrag a long weekend.

Tuesday the 9th of November was the

date for the fourth GYPPO WORK adventure

ride. The first one we all met at a

cool little coffee shop in Bapsfontien and

went out to Oppi Stasie in Cullinan. The

second one we met at a similarly lekker

spot in Brakpan and went out to the Val

Hotel in Val… of all places, somewhere

between Secunda, Standerton and

Greylingstad. The third one was actually

a Friday and we met in Bapsfontien

again and rode out to a brilliant little spot

on the Olifants river just there by Loskop

dam. This time we met at RAD KTM on

the island between the N1, Witkoppen

and Rivonia roads and headed out for a

brilliant lunch at the famous Beestekraal

Stasie restaurant run by the ever effervescent

Lynette and her friendly and

extremely efficient team. Here we were

treated to the best homemade beef,

chicken and vegan burgers with proper

homemade slap tjips and a milkshake.

RAD KTM put on a pre-ride snack of

some tasty muffins and fresh brewed

coffee, then it was clutches out and after

a little bit of an urban commute through

Sandton and Fourways it was into the

dirt, gravel and mud between fields of

green and all the colours of nature’s

pallet. The Monday before, we were all

nervously looking out the office window

at the rain, sleet and mist sipping on

hot chocolates and wrapped up in our

favourite ‘blankeys’ wondering whether

or not to call the whole thing off. However,

Tuesday saw sunny skies and

fresh blooms everywhere. Our route was

sposed to take us through some of the

local countryside near Lanseria before

picking up the tarmac again around

‘Harties’ to the start of the canal roads

through lush green farmlands into Brits.

But… we got a bit lost on the tar – so

the plan changed with a quicker rote to

Beestekraal and then an adventure return

trip…

Beestekraal Stasie is absolutely a

worthwhile stop. Lynette runs a tight ship

with great pricing, excellent food and

a fantastic atmosphere. There is also a

pub, a niknaks shop, some art and lots

of green grass and shady trees to picnic

under. After lunch it was farm roads,

quite thick with sand in some areas into

one of the local villages and on to the

famous… or infamous, Jericho Rock to

test our mettle and the ability of our machines.

The braver ones rode up the easy

route around the back, the stupid ones

walked-crawled up the main face, nobody

was brave enough ride up the front,

even with the offer of one of Glenn’s

bikes as a prize to whoever got to the

top. After sitting around in the shade

sipping on some ice cold cokes, shooting

the breeze, telling war stories and

still trying to cajole each other into riding

up the front face it was time to head

for home with a final fuel stop and an

impromptu prize giving. The canal roads

are ideal for the beginner adventure

rider, smooth, flat reasonably compact

dirt roads sweeping between manicured

farms, riverine bush and forest, bougainvillea

of every colour, friendly locals

waving you on and very little traffic, lots

of shade, sun reflecting off the canal

waters… flipping amazing.

With grins from ear to ear we raced the

setting sun back home. Ain’t Tuesdays

great?

Incidentally, we were invaded by Canada

at RAD KTM. Bill Macpherson, who

works up in Angola and passes through

South Africa on his way back home,

decided to hang around for a few days

and rent a bike from Marco at Primrose

Motorcycle. After riding around in the

rain on Monday he was quite despondent

and was considering returning the

bike and flying back home on Tuesday.

Fortunately Marco managed to get hold

of him at 07H20 and told him to meet us

all a RAD KTM and this is what he had to

say about the experience:

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“Asphalt, dirt, sand, sandy dirt, sandy asphalt, potholes, mud,

more mud, big rocks, even bigger rocks, riders down, riders

back up, farm fields, remote villages, trails, highways, mountain

passes, lake side views ….. all in one day!” This was my comment

to the group chat at the end of the day sitting in my hotel

room with muddy boots and a dust coated grin.

This epic journey started as a passing comment from my

new friend Marco who was renting me a bike for my first ADV

adventure in Africa. I had spent months working in Angola

following You Tube channels of solo riders covering Southern

Africa, and decided to give it a go myself. My past 10 years

of dirt bike and ADV riding in Canada was ready to be tested.

I researched bike rental outfits where ITALMOTO SA quickly

responded to kit me out with a top notch Honda Transalp 700.

After a nerve rattling flight from Luanda, I was at Marco’s shop

door the following day with my recently purchased riding gear

and perhaps a bit naïve to what lay ahead.

Not knowing about the GYPPO,(Bunk), Tuesday Ride, I had set

off Monday solo toward Sabie thinking I could squeeze in an

overnight trip returning to JNB the following day. At a tiny truck

stop 80km East of the city….I was wishing I had purchased

the rain gear at the bike shop earlier that day. The owner of the

truck stop took me in soaked to the bone, and fed me biscuits

and coffee where she said, “This is SA and we take care of our

visitors!” Defeated and near frozen in gusting rain and wind, I

tucked tail and limped back to my airport hotel for the night.

The following morning at 7:10am I sent a message to Marco,

asking about this ride he mentioned with some friends, and if

they might allow an outsider to join along. He replied with a pin

drop that to my amazement upon arrival was the largest KTM

Dealership I had ever seen! I was soon to get another taste of

South African hospitality!

This was not group of riding buddies, (“Oakes” they call each

other), but an organized and professional tour! Starting the

morning with welcome coffee and cake right down to 2 support

vehicles, professional photographer riding in the pack, a

medic, cold beverages and lunch on the route! In fact, it was

a well-planned full out ADV Adventure Tour! I could not have

been luckier as this was a long-time dream come true and all

by chance! Marco quickly introduced me to the 21 riders of all

ages and skill levels, (including one tank riding Border Collie),

where I was instantly treated like an old friend by all. Glenn

and Sean from Dirt Magazine welcomed me making sure I was

good to go with VIP like treatment!

We rolled out of the KTM yard, into the busy freeway system

where the excitement of the riders may have led to a few

wheelies and stoppies at the onset of this trip. I was grinning

like a Cheshire Cat, and it’s quite possible passing cars could

hear me “Whooo Hooooo!!! as I pulled away from every intersection

following the group of as we transitioned from highways

into winding roads toward hill country all on the wrong

side of the road from my Western perspective.

Our first check point was Hills & Dales, where we happily put

our tyres into some much anticipated dirt and dust. Here we all

found our place in the pack, and began to thread our way on

the twisty roads into the hills. We came out to more asphalt and

quickly made a fuel stop in Fourways, and then headed north

of Diepsloot into the back roads where we made our first ‘regroup’

stop west of Schoemansville, passing a beautiful lake

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We road north on asphalt where a few members of the

team were showing signs of a serious condition called

Dirt Withdrawal, by riding up the gravel shoulder at top

speed just to feel the grit beneath their tyres! We made

it to our lunch stop of the day, a truly rustic ranch house

Beestekraal Stasie Restaurant outside of Brits. The team

took time to mix and start telling stories and some good

laughs while we were treated to massive Burgers and

Fries. It was here where Glenn and Sean promised to

keep the remaining half of the ride on dirt … and they

made true with that promise!

We made our way toward Jericho Rock, weaving along

farm roads with mud puddles and a mix of tractors and

livestock. Passing groups of children running along side

cheering as we honked our horns to their delight. The

route into Jericho Rock was a twisty mash-up of sand,

rocks, gravel, and narrow trails – pure delight for the

team. It was here that we took our 3rd major break of

the day with the support truck waiting on location with

much needed cold drinks in the heat of the mid afternoon

sun. And yes, the Border Collie stayed with us the

entire time chilling on his owners tank! Glenn recruited a

small group of brave riders to ascend the technical path

up over the top of this massive rock hill. Sean tended

to the group below with good stories and we all had a

chance to laugh and put life on pause for a short while –

dirt covered bikes, new friends, and dusty smiles.

From The Rock, half the pack had to head out early and

the remaining team hit the final stage of the trip, and

perhaps the most challenging. Almost 2 hours of farm

fields, cow trails, irrigation canals, river crossing, water

and mud holes that could swallow your bike whole. I

believe that was the sweetest part of the day. When I did

dare to look up to the horizon I was greeted by rolling

mountains and hills, green fields, and winding rows of

trees following the water ways through the valley. We

stopped at times to pick up the odd victim of the Mud

Monster, and have some good laughs while doing so.

To my amazement, the Raptor Support Vehicle stayed

behind us through it all and would always find us as we

emerged from the cow trails and goat paths.

With the sun laying low in the sky, we made for asphalt

and crunched up the miles to Brits for a final fuel and

water stop. Here we sat with sand filled hair, racoon

dusty eyes and joked about the days ride. Glenn kept

the group smiling with the stories of our minor mishaps

and overall fun, with the reminder that We Must All have

a Motorcycle in Our Lives. The medic put it best with a

grin, “A bad days riding is better than and great day at

the office.” And this day of riding in sunshine through

the full gauntlet of terrain… this day was epic! One that

will give me hope through the cold Canadian winter

waiting for me back home. Thanks to Glenn and Sean

of Dirt Magazine, and also to Marco of ITALMOTO SA

for taking this Canuk out for the ride of his life in your

amazing home land of South Africa. Looking forward to

doing it again in 2022!

And if you have ever been to Pub & Restaurant you

will have met Mike, and would also know that Dingo is

his best mate. Well, they joined us as well with Dingo

attracting all the attention riding on the tank.

Keep an eye on our social media pages or drop us a

mail at info@motomedia.co.za if you are keen to join us

on the next GYPPO WORK Tuesday adventure ride.

A Mans Best Friend

Meet Dingo

Man’s best friend never fakes its love, and

this is no truer anywhere than with Miguel

“Mike” Da Silva and his best mate Dingo.

Mike and Dingo have travelled through Africa

together on Mikes Honda 700 Transalp

with Dingo chilling under a tree while Mike

clears each border post, then joining Mike

on the other side by nipping through the

bush and hopping back onto his lap and

tank with a big doggy grin and tongue in the

wind.

Mike and Dingo own an extremely popular

Pub & Grill in Lakefield Rd, Benoni named

after Dingo that on a regular basis gets

left to the “Minister of Home Affairs”, Mrs

Da Silva, to look after while they go off on

their adventures. Dingo is a huge attraction

at the pub and big mates with most of the

regulars… us included. A friendlier, more

independent pooch will be hard to find

and fiercely faithful to Mike. We have been

honoured to have them join us on two of our

GYPPO WORK Tuesday rides and really look

forward to hosting them again very soon.

NOVEMBERKASAN

Racing since 1915

Racing in Sweden: Novemberkasan…

19 hours of mud!

By Peter Schlueter.

Here’s something we bet you didn’t know. Since 1915, the

Swedish Motorsport Federation has hosted Novemberkåsan.

Novemberkåsan is known as “Sweden’s toughest Enduro competition”

and is a test of strength for everyone who rides it. We

believe that some washing machine and detergent manufacturers

also use the event to test their products each year.

In the early 1930s the total competition was about 600–700

kilometres. Today the event is about 300 kilometres long.

The trophy goes to the rider who has won the competition three

times.

IN SWEDEN

Only a few manage to reach the finish line. The competition

is run mostly during the night where the riders have to endure

many hours in the dark and cold and cope with both slopes,

pits, mud puddles, mud and streams etc.

This year, 200 Riders started the race at 9 in the morning. The

first finisher came in the following morning at 5am.

To quote one of the German spectators, Bernd Buchholz:

“These Swedish riders have nails in their heads!”

So don’t squeak about The Roof!

19 hours in the saddle!

Mud Glorious mud!

Enjoy the pics!

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South Africa

to Slovenia part 4

By Cronjé Bruwer

A LITTLE BIT OF

R ‘N R IN KENYA

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Photo 1

As you would have read in the previous episode, our friend

Jacques Nel contracted malaria in Uganda and was really

struggling so we decided to make a dash while he still had

a little bit of strength to handle a heavily laden GS through

tough off road to Nairobi where a friend of Jacques has

been living for quite a while now.

We entered Kenya at Busia and met up with a fellow adventure

biker from the Czech Republic at the border post who was

really loving travelling through Africa. Most of the African

countries have a one-stop border post where both the

country’s border officials share, this make crossing the border

much easier.

We crossed back into the Southern hemisphere on our way to

Nairobi, see photo 1

Enroute to Kisumu, considered the second most important

city, after Kampala, in the greater Lake Victoria Basin with its

climate classified as humid (over 1,100m a.s.l., for those who

know what that means), and temperatures reaching as high as

34 degrees Celsius during the hot seasons and covers an area

of approximately 417 Km² on the shores of the majestic Lake

Victoria, we experienced our first major breakage on Cronje’s

motorcycle, The link above the driveshaft broke! The reason

was hitting an unexpected speed-bump with a heavy loaded

motorcycle just a little bit too fast. The true friendliness and

generosity of the African people was once again shown when a

local truck driver took me on his motorcycle to an engineering

shop which repaired the link within 2 hours, see photos

2 and 3. Jacques in the interim also managed to contact

some industry mates back home and “B&N, (Brad and Niel),

motorcycles” in Edenvale, (give Niel a call on 060 070 5517),

donated a link which was flown to Nairobi with a biker friend,

who happened to be travelling to that part of the world, in his

hand luggage so we had a spare just in case we got stuck

again. Biker’s brothers standing together!

We stayed at Jacques’s friends house in Nairobi in utter luxury

for a couple of days so Jacques could recover/recuperate

from his bout of malaria. It was great to put our feet up a bit,

wash off the trail dust, rest our weary bones and rejuvenate our

spirits as well as do some much needed maintenance to our

trusty and faithful steeds. Thank you so much folks, you can

never fully understand how much we needed that!

Spare parts were obtained from Jungle Junction, a camp site

and resort based in Nairobi, owned by Chris, that also stocks

a bunch of essential parts for the cross Africa adventure bikers

and has a fully kitted out professional workshop in his garage,

we serviced our bikes, see photo 4.

Thankfully, after a few days of airconditioned comfort and

luxury, Jacques was feeling much better from the malaria and

decided not the fly back to South Africa but to complete the

rest of the trip to Europe with Colin and Cronje. We managed

to wander around a bit and experience a bit of the Kenya

lifestyle. The farms on the outskirts of Nairobi is well organized,

beautifully maintained and form very pretty scenery.

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northwest of Mount Kenya along the A2 road and at the

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We immediately started with the

medication and monitoring him very

closely… while camping – not an

ideal situation, but this is a very real

consideration when travelling in Africa.

Late that night I noticed that a rain

storm was approaching and decided to

move all our equipment and small tents

into the restaurant/bar area as this was

under cover offering more protection

and comfort to Jacques. This was not

an easy task as hippos were grazing

about 50 meters from our tents and as

we all know they are possibly the most

dangerous creatures in the wild when

they are startled. The next morning

Collin and I set off for the famous

Murchison falls with our motorcycles but

had to turn back due to the extremely

wet and muddy roads which made

riding bikes extremely treacherous and

we did not want to hurt ourselves and

jeopardise the rest of our trip. With the

resort and park fees being quite dear,

we decided to head to a small town

called Pacwach on the outskirts of the

national park close to the border of

South Sudan where Jacques could get

some proper medical attention, see

photo 7 taken of this journey in the rain

with a very sick team member.

We were advised by the local police to

go to Hotel Alleluja in Pacwach, (see

photo 8). The manager, a wonderful

and lovely and caring lady immediately

started treating Jacques and called

the local “doctor” to attend to him.

We later discovered that the “doctor”

had a nursing degree in obstetrics! But

rather somebody with some kind of

formal medical back ground and local

area knowledge than a couple of bikers

inexperienced in any formal form of

medical assistance!

We stayed in Pacwach, (see photo

9), for 3 days and decided to move

Jacques to Entebbe from where we

could fly him back to South Africa for

further medical treatment. This was a

terrible trip as we had to cross Kampala

during a public holiday and Jacques,

although in no fit condition to do so and

extremely feverish had to ride his own

fully laden BMW 1200GS through all

sorts of road and trail conditions and

negotiate all the same obstacles and

trails we did.

We eventually reached our destination in

Entebbe and stayed over with friends of

mine, for 2 days. A couple of days later

the medication and medical care had

the desired effect and Jacques indicated

that he much felt better and would be

able to do the 2 day trip to Nairobi in

Kenya. Due to the lost days we could

not stay in Jinja and ride the rapids on

the Nile as planned so we headed to

Busia where we crossed in Kenya for

the next leg of our journey…

Look out for next months episode, safe

travels.


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By: Sean Hendley

Credit: Stephan Marais – KTM SA – for

his knowledge, input and assistance

with this article.

Like it or not – change is a-comin to

our industry. Sean popped down to

kuier with KTM Groups technical man

Stephan Marais for a chat about emission

control laws and the effect it is

having in the motorcycle industry…

He says:

We are told that we are killing our planet

with the emissions from our internal

combustion engines - and in an effort to

save us all from extinction a whole lot

of rules, regulations and policies have

been passed into law regarding said foul

gasses.

And! We all know the effect that has had

on our industry. Way back in 2014… or

thereabouts, new homologation laws

were gazetted in this country and…

POOF! Just like that all sorts of bikes

were outlawed, and everything had to

have a catalytic converter fitted into the

exhaust and that was the end of loud

pipes and the general perception was

that was also the end of all our fun…

OR is it?

We wanted to know what this whole lot

was all about. This emission thing has

brought about a new era of motor engineering

that government school educated

old timers like us do not understand

and cannot fix ourselves.

Cat vs Decat, Fuel injection and electronics

packages vs carbs, points and

condensers, (basically IT Tech mechanics

vs busted knuckles and spanner grease

monkeys).

2 stroke vs 4 stroke, (Thank the Good

Lord above they haven’t forced diesel

tech on the motorcycle market yet – oh…

wait, Diesel is also a swear word these

days). But electric tech is lurking in the

sidelines. Silent running bikes. WTF?

This is quite a wide, involved and pretty

complicated topic as it turns out and

varies from manufacturer to manufacturer

and from model to model from the

same brand. Here, we just scratch the

surface and have left out quite a bit of

some possibly interesting bits and bobs

which we might explore at another time

in other articles. The fact is. Laws are

forcing changes to the traditional way of

motorcycle thinking.

2 Stroke vs 4 Stroke

Now! Make no mistake – we are huge

fans of 2 strokes and were particularly

traumatised by their demise when the

new homologations laws were introduced

way back when.


This led to the death of so many cool

2-stroke models, particularly from

Japanese manufacturers.

Supposedly their smoke – our favourite

cologne – was way too polluting and

damaging to the environment and the

ozone.

Really?

Uhm, weren’t diesel vehicles considered to

be the preferred ‘Green’ mode of transport?

Have you seen how they smoke?

Have you breathed in that crap? Jet

planes?

Somethings stinks here… and it isn’t 2

stoke smoke.

It has taken a few dedicated years of

hard work by a heroic few to design a

fuel injection system for 2 strokes that is

becoming acceptable to the tree huggers

and politicians. We are pretty sure we’ll see

this tech seeping through to other brands

as controls tighten up.

A quick side note. We know for sure that all

EU spec bikes come into the country with

full emissions packages onboard on both

2T and 4T, (dirt bikes in particular), and

that they are removed and the mapping

gets changed by the importers. Yup, dirt

bikes also come with catalytic converters,

charcoal filters, lambda sensors, solenoids

and actuators that all get removed before

they hit the showroom floors.

“2T or not 2T?” that is the question…

Supposedly 4T bikes burn cleaner, have

a better longevity and are more rideable.

But they also have more working parts,

valves, valve seats, valve guides, valve

springs, shims, shim buckets, rocker

arms, cams, timing chains, timing chain

guides, timing chain tensioners and a

bunch more stuff that 2T motors don’t

have and don’t need.

4T motors are more fuel efficient and are

generally kinder to the environment.

However, the advent of the fuel injected

2T motors and advances in cleaner burning

2-stroke oil is making 2- Sroke tech

more acceptable.

Some, like the KTM groups TPI system

with its sensors, ECU’s and fancy

technology does all the thinking for you,

negating the human factor out of the oil

fuel mixture, and ultimately making a

cleaner ride.

Also, for endurance and extreme race

and riding like The Roof of Africa for

instance, every time the rider stalls and

restarts, the sensors kick in, check conditions

and sends that info back to the

ECU which adjusts air fuel accordingly to

achieve optimum performance – and the

cleanest possible burn.

Is the fun, character and charm being

engineered out of our bikes by all the

emission control systems and all the new

electronics and technology - or, is it just

making it different, better and we need to

move with the times?

Modern bikes in most instances are mind

blowing, ridiculously fast, amazingly

stable and easy to ride in any conditions.

They might not shake, rattle and roll like

the old bikes, but they do snap, crackle

and pop when you twist hard on the

throttle in full sport mode and bang even

harder on the quick shifter.

FUEL INJECTION vs CARBS.

Fact: Fuel injection burns cleaner than

Carburettor.

The only real advantage carburettors

have over fuel injection is that they can

be fixed almost anywhere. The trick

comes in fine tuning them or setting

them up for different altitudes, air pressure,

humidity and etcetera.

Fuel injection seldom gives trouble – in

our experience the fuel pumps tend to

give in after lots of mileage, but you cant

just fix them on the side of the road.

Fuel injection barely ever clogs up with

old fuel, basically because there is no

float bowl or jets to speak of. Fuel injection

is also self-correcting every time

it starts. That’s where all your sensors

come into play, communication with your

bikes ECU (Brain).


What does that mean?

Well, you don’t have to re-jet every time you change altitude or if the day is

particularly humid or even drier than usual, something the racer boys can

appreciate especially when racing up here in Gauteng and then going off

to the coast to race the following weekend.

Think about it on road going bikes too.

We love to go riding in the mountains, along the coast, next to a dam/

lake or a river or in valleys or all of that in just one ride if you are really

lucky. Conditions are changing all the time and you bike is recalibrating

accordingly all the way to make sure you have maximum power, torque

and performance with the best fuel economy and emissions.

Basically, you get more saddle time and less time trying to figure all that

stuff out for yourself.

And the bikes burn clean – not rich or lean.

It works for us – We like it!

Catalytic convertors:

A catalytic convertor is a device that is built into the exhaust system of a

motor vehicle, containing a catalyst for converting pollutant gases into less

harmful ones.

Don’t just grind the catalytic convertor out…

We’ve all heard told that catalytic convertors can rob your bike of power, mess

with the top end and all sorts of other accusations including that it takes away

the “Braaappp”, so I went along and chatted to some very knowledgeable

people on the subject and got some definitive answers.

And the definitive answer is that Decatting your bike really can stuff it up… and

your wbikes warranty becomes null and void. Unless you get your brands IT

Tech wizard to remap your ECU and a bunch of other bits of computer floating

around your bikes engine.

Here’s why:

Removing the catalytic converter messes with the flow of gasses from the

engine out the exhaust, reducing the back pressure, (much like gutting a pipe

back in the day), and it makes the engine run too lean.

And we all know that when an engine runs too lean it also runs too hot and

in prolonged use will cause detonations on the piston, (the particles in the

material get so hot that they start exploding), and inevitably it can eventually

lead to the piston melting and a complete mechanical failure.

This is basically the equivalent of taking a blow torch to your pistons…

unless you get it done by the authorised pro’s and they remap the

electronics into believing the cat is still there, which will include the installation

of a performance kit or evo kit from the factory and require the

fitment of a performance full system exhaust pipe eliminating the catalytic

converter, the removal of the charcoal filter and various sensors associated

with the Cat and charcoal filter and one or two solenoids/actuators

here and there and then changing the fuel mapping. A lot of equipment, a

lot of labour and plenty know how that all cost a pretty penny, but if you are

addicted to power and speed or just wanna be the ‘Groot Meneer’ at the braai then

you just have to do it…


We asked the question: Modern Fuel injection eliminates the

need for fiddling with jetting – no matter the altitude. Surely it

will pick up that the Cats are removed and compensate with a

richer fuel mixture?

Well it turns out that, particularly on the latest models it does

not.

There are a bunch of sensors all over the exhaust system,

airbox and etc, as well as charcoal filters with sensors and so

much more that measure atmospheric conditions like unburnt

fuel, (which gets reburned by the way), altitude/air pressure,

humidity, hot and cold, O2 vs CO2 and a bunch of other

conditions and variables that all affect the air fuel ratio every

millisecond the engine is running. These sensors then send all

this information along to the relevant ECU, yes there is more

than one and up to nine in some cases, which process the

information and then adjust the air fuel mixture to be optimum

for performance, fuel economy and power with acceptable

emissions.

Removing the Cat messes with the bikes brains and gets it

adjusting, recalculating, recalibrating and changing stuff up

like the cat is still there and when the info comes back less

than favourable from all the sensors its does it all over again

and again and again and… until it eventually has a nervous

breakdown and just blows everything up.

rolled off the production line - and you have to have some very

top secret and complicated equipment to connect the bike to

the cloud before you can access any of its ‘Control Units’ and

start changing the settings.

The codes of which appear as lights on a board and you have to

have a ‘monkey puzzle’ card for each different model of bike to

know what code the light is referring to, then you have to look

that code up in a thesaurus of codes before you know which

sensor or part to closer investigate and or replace.

Which is a great little Segway to the next part of this

investigation, the electronics packages.

But before we do, it has been noted by more than one rider that

the re-installation of the catalytic converter noticeably increased

the low torque of the engine and that is what you need to get

the hole shot and accelerating out of corners or coming off

the brakes or getting the front wheel in the air for that perfect

wheelie pic.

Food for thought.

Happy biking…

Remapping basically switches this function off and

runs the engine on a pre-setting determined by the

technician. And don’t think you can get your

nefarious hacker computer nerd nephew or

niece to hack in and do all of that for you on

the cheap.

On modern bikes, each bike has its own

unique code, pretty much like DNA, registered

with its company of manufacture the day it

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DURABILITY THAT MATCHES PERFORMANCE

TRACK DAY

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SPORTMAX

MORE PERFORMANCE

SPORTMAX

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GRIP20% ANGLE. STREET

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EFITS

affordable price.

Offers a balance of

achieves lean angles up to 62 degrees*.

ed for street-legal use.

in the wet

and dry

quire tire warmers, and runs at street

for chassis or electronic

ANGLE

adjustments.

bon black like Dunlop’s racing slicks for

conditions with

LONGER

uses a continuously wound strip compound

across the rear tread profile.

WEAR LEGAL

ses carbon fiber reinforcement in the

ng performance, braking stability and feel.

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310

320

330

340

350

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30

40

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120

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110

90

100

Performance touring tyre

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maximum grip.

FEATURES & B ENEFITS

SPORTMAX

GPR-300

Great Handling at an

affordable price.

Offers a balance of

GRIP

• This purpose-built track-day tire achieves lean angles up to 62 degrees*.

• The Sportmax Q4 is DOT-approved for street-legal use.

in the wet

and dry

• The user-friendly Q4 does not require tire warmers, and runs at street

pressures, eliminating the need for chassis or electronic adjustments.

• Rear tire compound contains carbon black like Dunlop’s racing slicks for

conditions with

LONGER

• Jointless Tread (JLT) technology uses a continuously wound strip compound

to optimize stability, flex, and grip across the rear tread profile.

WHERE WEAR

• Carbon Fiber Technology (CFT) uses carbon fiber reinforcement in the

sidewalls for exceptional cornering performance, braking stability and feel.

• Dunlop branding on the tread area.

• Made in the U.S.A.

nlop retailers, as well as race distributors.

ize Load/Speed Part Number

0/70ZR17 (58W) 45233176

0/55ZR17 (73W) 45233177

0/60ZR17 (75W) 45233131

0/50ZR17 (73W) 45233060

0/55ZR17 (75W) 45233074

0/55ZR17 (78W) 45233092

S594/A

RADIAL SPORT TIRES RACE TRACK STREET SPORT

PERFORMANCE

TOURING

Sportmax Q4

Sportmax Q3+

Sportmax GPR-300

Sportmax Roadsmart III

• The Q4 is available through all Dunlop retailers, as well as race distributors.

COOPER WEB

Size Load/Speed Part Number

Sportmax Q4 Front 120/70ZR17 (58W) 45233176

Sportmax Q4 Rear 180/55ZR17 (73W) 45233177

180/60ZR17 (75W) 45233131

190/50ZR17 (73W) 45233060

190/55ZR17 (75W) 45233074

200/55ZR17 (78W) 45233092

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