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A motorcycle engineer who was unemployed for a long time decided to open a medical
clinic. He puts a sign outside the clinic:
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A Doctor thinks this is an excellent opportunity to earn R1,000 and goes to his clinic.
Doctor: “I have lost my sense of taste.”
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mouth.”
Doctor: “This is Petrol!”
Engineer: “Congratulations!
You’ve got your taste back. That will be R500.”
The Doctor gets annoyed and goes back a couple of days later to recover his money.
Doctor: “I have lost my memory, I cannot remember anything.”
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Doctor: “But that is Petrol!”
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The Doctor leaves angrily and returns after several days, more determined than ever to
make his money back.
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Have a great 2022!
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A bit of luggage or storage space is always
welcome on any bike, for that overnight run, long
distance tour or even just to pack your lunch
for work or pick up a couple of groceries on
your way home. The good people at DMD have
landed a really nice soft luggage from Oxford in
the form of the F1 tail pack that is universal and
mounts easily, quickly and securely onto any
motorcycle and at very reasonable pricing. And
for your money it comes loaded with a bunch of
great features like durable ripstop nylon outer,
rain showerproof inner liner which is removable,
reflective print for better low light visibility, it
easily converts to backpack for lugging around
with you, has a detachable base, an external
pocket. The whole unite is expandable with
elasticated netting for stowing lightweight items
such as gloves and comes in 5 personalised
colour inserts. Go to www.dmd.co.za to find your
nearest stockist as well as check out a lot more
really great products.
Bike Mad in The Cape is new ...
New owner .... new location .... new look!
Providing services, repairs, sales of and
accessories for all makes of motorcycles,
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Also specializing in custom builds such as Cafe
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Go and see what they have ready and waiting for
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KISKA.COM Photo: R. Schedl
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Take aim at the horizon and choose the more adventurous way to get there.
Featuring reworked ergonomics, updated electronics, and a refined powerplant
that all enhance the ride, the new KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R reaffirms
its status as the ultimate all-terrain powerhouse.
SEE MORE AT 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.

husqvarna-motorcycles.com
World of Yamaha and Linex
Yamaha Launch New E-Commerce
Sites
For Motorcycle and Marine Accessories.
Tuning Fork t/a Yamaha SA Distributors has as of
8 December 2021, launched three e-commerce
sites for all three company owned retail stores
applicable to motorcycle and marine accessories,
across a variety of brands. The retailers include
Linex Yamaha Lynnwood, Linex Yamaha
Randburg and World of Yamaha. This latest
venture aims to understand customer purchase
requirements and to ensure those customer
expectations are delivered upon, with a further
intent to exceed these expectations. ‘Online
shopping is a key component of any successful
retail business, as it exposes our fantastic range
of products to a broader customer base’ – Robin
van Rensburg,
Managing Director, Tuning Fork. Through
collaborating with a reputable technology firm
to build the sites, Yamaha’s latest e-commerce
platforms are designed to provide the customer
with a seamless user journey in terms of ease
of purchase of various accessory brands. The
state-of-the-art technology allows the customer
to make secure payments facilitated by PayGate.
At the heart of creating and maintaining an
effective e-commerce site is customer-centricity.
Therefore, the collection and delivery of products
are made convenient through their relationships
with top tier logistics service providers. This
additional perk provides the customer with the
option to either collect the order in store or to
have orders delivered to their address of choice.
With high-resolution images of reputable marine
and motor accessory products, customers enjoy
the thrill of visually connecting with various
accessory brands without leaving the comfort
of their homes or other spaces. The Yamaha
SA websites have been long in the making to
ensure that they respond innovatively to change
and continue to connect with customers at all
touchpoints.
Visit the new retailer e-commerce websites using
the links below:
World of Yamaha e-commerce website:
www.worldofyamaha.co.za/
Linex Yamaha Randburg e-commerce website:
www.linexyamaharandburg.co.za/
Linex Yamaha Lynwood e-commerce website:
hwww.linexyamahalynnwood.co.za/
Photo: R. Schedl, R. Steinke, KISKA GmbH
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Find New Ways
Trust in the north.
Photo: R. Schedl, R. Steinke, KISKA GmbH
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parallel twin 889 cc 105 hp 204 kg
901
N o r d e n
the entire globe is a
playground just waiting
for you to explore.
inspired by the north
and built for the world,
the norden 901 is a rugged
travel machine ready
to face the unknown.

Ariete OEM replacement grips
Ariete offers the best in Italian made grips, with
world class innovation, safety and comfort.
The Ariete grips have an anatomical shape and
structure, ensuring the best in comfort, regardless
of how long the journey. Made from anti-allergy
and anti-UV material you can be rest assured
knowing your grips will be able to endure the
elements too. The hypo-allergenic material used
in the production of these grips is exclusive to
ARIETE and was developed to get the following
quite exceptional characteristics:
• The surface is not porous
• The molecular structure is dense.
• It absorbs and neutralizes vibration
• It is durable, and not subject to cracking
• It performs superlatively in the “Grip
test”
Ariete BMW Replacement Grips,
(sku 02624/L), are premium replacement grips
that are like the BMW OEM grips and are
compatible with both normal as well as heated
grip models. They are 125 mm in length, have
a holed diameter of 26mm and are open ended
to fit in bar ends or hand guard mounts. The
material is super soft
Ariete BMW Replacement Grips,
( sku 01690/F/24), are suitable for older BMW
models with heated grips such as the BMWs-
F650 Dakar R1150GS and etc. They are 130
mm and have a holed diameter of 26mm, made
from super soft material for heated controls, and
NO! the kit does not include the heating element
Domino A360 MX/Enduro grips
Designed and developed with the specific
intention to create a natural feeling texture, to
define a new level of grip safety and assure
the best level of comfort for the rider; the new
A360 grip has surprised testers and they are
sure it will do the same for you. These grips are
a thermoplastic dual compound rubber grips,
meaning a harder surface for better stability and
durability below a softer layer for better grip and
rider comfort with incorporates a new lamellar
structure for a better grip and an external zone
for increased stress reduction with 3 specific
slots for grip wire so they don’t cut into the riders
hands. This is quite a new innovative design the
right hand grip has a length of 120 mm and the
left hand grip is 123 mm in length with closed grip
ends and they fit a handle bar diameter of 22mm
and a throttle tube of 26mm. The flange diameter
is 60 mm with the fully installed diameter of the
grips at 29,5/31,5 mm respectively. The grip
features a new raised sheeting logo which has the
following functions, improve hand grip, giving a
higher sense of control, improve bioclimatology
by reducing sweating and helps clean the palm
of the glove in extreme conditions. Another
important feature of this new grip is two stress
reduction zones which have been ergonomically
placed in the two most highly stressed contact
points at either end of the grip. These zones
have been developed with a special soft texture
which has been proven to significantly reduce
the onset of blisters. The bas-relief A360 logo
improves heat exchange by increasing air flow
during use; this reduces hand temperature and
subsequently reduces stress to the palm. All of
these new design elements, matched with the
well-established technology that Domino applies
to all of its products ensures that the new A360
grip is an outstanding product for even the most
demanding riders.

Adventure Sport screens by
Powerbronze
Powerbronze Adventure Sport Screens have a
lower profile than the original part for a more
“sporty look” and are made from 3mm Acrylic
and fit most adventure bikes as well as some
road and touring bikes. They are available in 25
colours with flame polished edges. They use the
bikes original fixings and are extremely quick and
easy to fit and are TUV and ABE approved.
Powerbronze has over 70 years of experience
producing high quality products using extensive
feedback from world class riders, coupled with
considerable research and analysis as well as
advanced studies of ergonomics. The screens fit
the original fairing with no alterations, using the
original fixings.
For more info or to find your nearest stockist
on any of these great products give the guys a
Trickbitz a call on 011 672 6599.
Tork Kraft Vellies
Tork Craft introduces their new traditional
handmade Vellies for both male and female
A full range of sizes are now available in all
leading stores. The Veldskoen, an all-time classic,
hand crafted the old-fashioned way, with a strong
insole and sole for extra wearability in the true
Vellie tradition. The Tork Craft Vellies are created
by a leading shoemaker, crafted by hand for
maximum quality and comfort, strong distinctive
leather footwear made tough with a timeless
style. Made using only full-grain, natural leathers,
which are soft and naturally more flexible,
ensuring better comfort, they are stronger, have a
better aesthetic appearance and they last longer.
Scars, veins, tick marks and neck grooves are all
signs of natural leather. Vellies are still in fashion
today after decades of being marketed, many
have made copies, tried to look at upgrades
and new designs, but the original traditional
Veldskoen is still around and is well accepted and
still rules and can be worn to any occasion. They
have come a long way from the old outdoors,
farmers, bush footwear, they are currently well
accepted by all and worn everywhere by both
male and females. To view all the Tork Craft Tool
and Accessory options go to www.torkcraft.co.za
For more information talk to your retail outlet or
contact, Vermont Sales on 011 314 7711 and visit
their web site www.vermontsales.co.za, Trade
enquiries welcome.

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SiDI Adventure 2 boots
The Adventure is a professional SiDI
motorcycle boot that combines the
function of an enduro boot with the
everyday practicality of a touring boot.
Enduro and touring boots that are
waterproof, breathable through GORE-TEX
climate membrane breathable textile lining.
The shin guards are made of plastic, they
have an external heel protection cap and
plastic ankle protection with a flexible joint
system. They come with 2 interchangeable
quick release fasteners. The calf width is
adjustable via Velcro fasteners. They also
have a non-slip rubber sole with good
grip and come in both standard length
and shorty boots. Recommended retail is
between R6,699.00 to R8,788.00 including
VAT. For more information or to find your
nearest stockist give Motosport distribution
a call on 011 397 7779
RST Urban Air 3 gloves
The Urban air 3 Mesh glove is CE certified
to level 1 KP. Made from mesh with a
polyester lining, this glove offers supreme
ventilation. Protection comes in the form of
TPU on the knuckles, TPR on the fingers
and a memory foam thumb as well as full
grain double layer leather on the palm.
This is further supported by the smart
touch leather on the index finger, pre-
curved fingers and a hook and loop strap
closure… perfect for summer riding. Also
from Motosport Distribution on 011 397
7779
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RAD shifts up a gear...
Some changes at the busy RAD dealership in
Rivonia includes the addition of a luxury vehicle
division instore.
So - in addition to your new KTM or
powerparts, you can browse some very well
looked after pre-owned motorcycles and cars.
www.radmoto.co.za

NEW SHIPMENT
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DIRTRIDER MOTORCYCLES
CAPE TOWN 15 years of Lekker
Lekker.
We’ve featured this lot quite regularly over the
years, Here is some Dirtrider News:
Dirtriders Mario Kriek qualified as a motorcycle
technician in 1998 when he ran the workshops
for two of the biggest Yamaha dealerships in the
country.
He moved to Cape Town in 2000 and ran the
workshop for Linex Yamaha, deciding to start his
own business in 2006.
Dirtrider Motorcycles is a specialized off road
motorcycle shop and they recently celebrated 15
years in business. The shop stocks a wide array
of off road gear, riding kit, parts and accessories,
as well as a greatr selection of all the top brands
for motocross, enduro and off road tyres.
They also deal in second hand bikes which
are bought or traded in and then checked and
serviced before resale.
Dirtrider Motorcycles specializes in motocross,
enduro bikes and super motards. They have
a fully equipped workshop with qualified
technicians all with years of experience. Mario is
hands-on and rebuilds each engine himself. The
workshop carries out normal bike services and
also does race preparation and rebuilds for some
of SA’s national motocross and enduro riders –
from 50cc all the way to masters.
39B Stella Road, Montague Gardens (opp the fire
station on Koeberg Road)
021 552 8514
www.dirtridermotorcycles.co.za/

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Doctors Bikes and Scooters
Way out on the Wild West Rand in Krugersdorp is
a thriving multi franchise dealership. They are the
official agents for a number of illustrious brands
such as Suzuki, (which they took on just before
the world went into a tail spin of pandemics,
lock down and the like), SYM, Polaris, Linhai and
Zontes. They have a large, well organised and
professionally staffed and kitted out workshop
and fitment centre handling everything from
a puncture repair all the way through the a
complete rebuild, accident repairs and even
custom work. A good selection of accessories,
kit, clothing and aftermarket bits are on offer in
their well-stocked accessories division and their
parts department has everything you need for
most makes and models of motorcycles right
over the counter, and if they do not have it in
stock, they can get it for you in two shakes of
a lamb’s tail. They are the “GO TO” bike shop
in the area with knowledgeable, professional,
friendly and efficient service to boot. Pop in and
visit them at 1 Frederick Cooper road, Factoria,
Krugersdorp or give them a call on 011 764 2706
or drop them a mail at info@doctorsbikes.co.za or
go to their website at www.doctorsbikes.co.za
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Guts n Gas now focussed on
adventure...
Gear for your bike, crashbars, luggage, tyres,
screens - and well anything really. Gear for you,
boots, helmets, suits, comm systems, hydration
packs - and pretty much everything else...
In a very cool store in Randburg. They are busy
with a little waiting, coffee area where you can
pull up a pew and peruse the mags while you wait
for them to give your baby a bit of love.
Tyre and part fitments in a super neat workshop.
Very cool accessory shop!
Vin and the team do it all with a big smile.
26 Avant Garde Ave. Northlands Deco Park.
Randburg.
www.gutsngas.co.za

www.gasgas.com
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ON THE
CHECK IT OUT!
G A S !
Purpose built for no-nonsense riding enjoyment, GASGAS EC Enduro bikes put highperformance
into the hands of everyone from occasional weekend warriors to those chasing
extreme enduro glory. Wherever you decide to ride, GASGAS EC 2-stroke and 4-stroke enduro
bikes are super versatile, ready to get you through the hardest rides and to the top of the
gnarliest climbs!
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The illustrated vehicles may vary in selected details from the production models and some illustrations feature optional equipment available at additional cost.

What happened at
EICMA?
Forget Christmas, for European bikers the most wonderful
time of the year is the EICMA show in Milan.
Motorcyclists are showered with gifts of new models
(not just the two-wheeled kind) and fresh innovations
on rotating stages and under rays of artificial light.
Donovan Fourie and friends take a look at what was
on show…
There was certainly some poignancy to this year’s
events after the 2020 edition was cancelled due to
COVID-19, but after fears manufacturer’s would stay
away and instead save cash by retaining the online
platforms it adopted for launches last year, nearly all
were present and correct on 25 - 28 November.
Notable absentees were Ducati and BMW. A couple of
the week’s biggest bikes were debuted online during
EICMA week, getting on the hype train without the
expense of running a massive display at the show.
Ducati is in Eicma’s back yard and yet, they chose to
rather launch their new Panigale online…
Our lot takes a look at what was presented and what
we can expect in the near future...
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Roughing it in Italian
the MV Agusta 9.5 Lucky Explorer:
MV Agusta unveiled the Lucky Explorer Project,
which they say is “a multi-faceted initiative aiming at
gathering the passionate lovers of rally raid and offroad
racing around Schiranna’s unforgettable legacy
of epic participations and victories in the great African
rallies of the golden age.”
We had heard rumours that MV Agusta would be
releasing much to look forward to, and this is just the
beginning according to the Italian brand. The Lucky
Explorer is MV delves into the lucrative adventure
market, more specifically the mid-range adventure
market.
They will release two variants – the 9.5 and the 5.5,
with the 9.5 featuring a 930cc triple motor built upon
the foundation of MV’s previous 800cc triple, except
with a bigger bore and a bigger stroke. Oh. And it will
also have a completely redesigned generator, starter,
clutch, selector and gearbox. Apart from that, it’s
exactly the same. Especially its size that keeps the
same dimensions as the 800, and weighs only 220kg.
As the 9.5 is still a prototype, more details including the price and release
date are still to be revealed.
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On the options list is a Rekluse automatic clutch and
an up-down shifter.
The whole lot pushes a nod-worthy 125hp and 102
Nm of torque.
It would seem that MV Agusta is not marketing the
Lucky Explorer as a fancy café ornament, but means
adventure business. The frame and sub-frame
are classical steel-tubing builds coupled with an
aluminium swing-arm. The front wheel is 21-inch and
the rear is 18-inch, as you would expect on a serious
off-road machine.
Obviously it will feature a TFT dash with all the
electronic goodies.
From Italy where we saw the 9.5 Lucky Explorer, we now dash across to
China where MV Agusta, in collaboration with Qianjiang who also owns the
Benelli brand is developing a 5.5 version of the adventure range.
Very few details have been released about the 5.5, apart from that it will be
manufactured in China and that it will be powered by a 550cc parallel-twin
motor.
Like the 9.5, it will feature dual-lamp LEDs and a TFT dash.
Much of the rest of the machine seems to be based upon the Qianjiang
and Benelli 500cc adventure machines with an extra 50cc thrown in for
good measure.
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Kawasaki Versys
650 LT
This wasn’t the only Kawasaki unveiled at EICMA; the
updated H2 SX with adaptive cruise control is a much
flashier machine, but for many readers, it’s more than
they can afford.
However, almost anyone should be able to find
enough change in the couch cushions for the
Kawasaki Versys 650 LT (even though the price has
gone up, just a bit).
It is still a basic bike powered by a basic paralleltwin
engine, but with a new TFT screen, adjustable
windscreen, LED headlight and traction control
system, this bike receives a wide range of incremental
improvements without seeing a complete re-think.
In other words, Kawasaki made it better without an
expensive re-design that would have raised MSRP.
Good for them! We don’t all have deep pockets, and
frankly, the industry didn’t seem too interested in
releasing budget-friendly bikes at EICMA this year.
Let’s see if the bike makes it to our shores.
2022 Kawasaki KLX
230 SE:
Man we need entry level bikes… Let’s hope our weird
homologation laws don’t block this one…
Kawasaki has brought back the KLX 230 for 2022 and
along with it comes the new KLX 230 Special Edition
(SE). This entry-level dual sport is purpose built for
various uses riding on the streets or off-road trails.
The SE model comes equipped with plenty of features
that make it off-road ready for any new buyer. New
tapered handlebars as well as handguards, frame
covers, and a skid plate keep the bike protected.
Black rims and two special-edition graphics
(Firecracker Red and Oriental Blue) give the bike a
unique look. The KLX SE continues to come with a
233cc air-cooled engine, a six-speed transmission,
and weighs in at 130KG’s.
The KLX 230 is a staple in the small-bore dual-sport
world. With more enthusiasts learning to ride, it’s
great to see Kawasaki offering a
ready-to-ride package that’s
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2022 Ducati DesertX
Ducati Fans around the world REJOICE!
After a couple of years of teasing, it’s on the way -
Ducati’s most dirt-worthy motorcycle since the 1971 450
R/T. It’s the most ADV oriented Ducati to date and we like
the fresh approach. Let’s look more closely at Ducati’s
shot across the bow of the midrange rallye market.
The 2022 Ducati DesertX’s Testastretta 11° motor is
based on the engine used in the Multistrada V2 and
Monster. The 937cc V-twin with desmodromically
actuated valves pump out 110 horsepower at 9250 rpm
and 68 ft-lbs of torque at an approachable 6500 rpm.
Changes to the clutch and gearbox improve shifting and
save weight.
A quickshifter is standard for the six-speed transmission.
1st and 2nd gears are considerably lower than on the
Multistrada V2, with the 3rd through 5th speeds geared
incrementally lower. Sixth gear remains a touring-friendly
overdrive.
Off-road credibility comes via a 21-/18-inch wheel
combo and long-travel suspension.
Aggressive Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tubeless tyres are
mounted on the wire-spoked rims. The fully adjustable
KYB suspension provides around nine inches of wheel
travel at both ends. The fork is a 46mm inverted unit,
while the piggyback-reservoir shock is cantilevered,
rather than linkage-assisted.
The DesertX tips the scales at 224 KG’s with the 21 litre
fuel tank topped off.
An optional 8 litre auxiliary fuel tank mounted near the
rear fender extends the DesertX’s range considerably.
Seat height is 34.4 inches, and the ergonomics are
friendly for standing. Ducati says it has kept the
midsection slim to make it easier for the rider to grasp
the motorcycle when riding off-road and get the rider’s
boots to the ground. Initially soft suspension keeps the
rider closer to the ground, cutting into the 9.8 inches of
ground clearance. An accessory lower seat is available.
Plenty of modes and rider-aid options allow riders to
tailor the DesertX for preferences and conditions. There
are six ride modes, plus four Power Modes. For the
first time, a Ducati motorcycle has a Rally mode, which
goes with the Enduro, Sport, Touring, Urban, and Wet
modes. The four power modes—Full, High, Medium, and
Low—adjust throttle response and power output. IMUsupported
adjustable rider aids include traction control,
wheelie control, electronic engine braking adjustment,
and cornering-aware ABS. The DesertX’s ABS also has
three levels with the cornering function, plus Enduro and
Rally, which defeat the cornering utility.
Brembo handles braking duties. A pair of radially
mounted Brembo M50 monobloc calipers grasp the
320mm disc. The front brake master cylinder is a direct
axial-pump design, and the lever is adjustable. The
265mm rear disc gets a two-piston floating Brembo
caliper.
The dashboard is rally-inspired. The five-inch TFT display
is mounted vertically to make it easier for riders to read
while standing. There are two viewing modes—Standard
and Rally. The Rally mode is designed to facilitate
navigation by mimicking the tripmaster display used by
rally bikes. Unfortunately, GPS is not part of the system.
The optional Ducati Multimedia System pairs with your
smartphone, providing turn-by-turn navigation. If you
like listening to music or talking on the phone while rally
raiding, the DMS will make that happen.
There will be lots of apparel to match the DesertX—both
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Yamaha Tenere Raid
Prototype:
As more and more new bikes were announced at this
year’s EICMA, one that really caught our eye is the
2022 Yamaha Tenere Raid Prototype. Before you get
your hopes up, yes, this bike is still a prototype, but
it does look strikingly similar to a hopped-up Tenere
700.
The Raid prototype looks to be outfitted with about
every part from the GYTR accessories catalogue. A
full titanium Akrapovič exhaust system, oil cooler,
oversized brakes and race-ready suspension are just
the tip of the iceberg on the spec sheet. Photos also
show a large dash with full road-book navigation
display. In short, the bike looks like Yamaha said
“Hmm, if we were to race the Dakar on a Tenere, what
would we throw at it?” This purpose-built machine is
still just a prototype, but it definitely makes us wonder
what the future of adventure riding, or racing, could
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30 years
of Shimwells…
By: Séan Hendley
Actually, it’s more like 130 plus years…
Current owners, André and Brahm Botha
purchased the shop back in 1991 from Marco
Galliot, a Mauritian Frenchman who had
owned it since somewhere back in the late
sixty’s or early seventies, before that details
are a little bit hazy through the fogs of time.
Photo’s do tell us that Shimwells Cycle Works was in Commissioner
street, Boksburg with Ox wagons still being the
transport of choice around the turn of last century. We have
also been able to glean that Shimwells Brothers were also the
original importers of Ford automobiles into South Africa when
the first Model T’s were the latest ‘hot ticket’ in town. Around
1929, the Shimwells building was erected in Springs. Half the
shop was a hobbies, models and crafts shop and the other
half was a motorcycle dealership with brands like BSA, Triumph,
Royal Enfield and Honda in stock. Along the line those
brands were relinquished and a Yamaha Motorcycles franchise
was taken on during Marco Galliots time.
Here is an old newspaper article excerpt, by Denis Godfrey,
from somewhere in the 1980’s… we think:
PIC 1 CAPTION: Shimwells Brothers was a bicycle and later
motorcycle seller in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was
established in 1887 at the corner of Eloff and Pritchard Streets,
(now one of the poshest commercial districts of Johannesburg),
in humble quarters made of bricks built with mud and grass.
Check out all the new Model-T Fords parked in front of
Shimwells back in the day.
“Of all the great cities of the world, Johannesburg probably
is unique in one respect. It is that some of the commercial
establishments which opened their doors on what virtually was
barren veld in the cradle days of the mining town, still are in
business to this day, (and if you look at the names, more than
40 years after this original article was written, they are still
going and are giants of industry in South Africa and around the
world.).
After the passing of almost a century since the first keen
traders hung their notices outside their tents and shanties
proclaiming their wares, at least some of the pioneer firms still
are in business… Names like come to mind include Thorne
Stuttafords, Jutas, Markhams,… T.W. Beckett and Company,
Herbert Evans and of course, Shimwells Brothers, the firm that
set out with such success to put the people of Johannesburg
on wheels. Shimwells Brothers was founded by Albert Shimwell
in 1887, and had among its customers such giants of
South African finance and mining as…”

Come the 1st of November 1991, brothers André, (34 years
old at the time), and Brahm, (24 years old then), took over the
reigns at Shimwells Yamaha. Incidentally, another historical
event took place on the same day, South Africa moved from
GST, (General Sales Tax), to VAT, (Value Added Tax). With the
business, they inherited some staff, one of who is still with
them to this day. Gertrude Mbonani was a mere 31 years old
at the time and had joined the company 2 years earlier in 1989
as the tea lady, but she had bigger plans in mind. Preferring
to spend her tea and lunch breaks sitting with the parts sales
people and learning their trade and teaching herself how to
operate the computers, she eventually started minding the
parts counter when the sales folk were on their breaks and
was eventually appointed into the position permanently. Anybody
that has dealt with Shimwells in the last 30 odd years will
be acquainted with her No-Nonsense, professional, friendly
and efficient service.
Gertie, as she is affectionately known, is a mainstay of
Shimwells family, having been there longer, even than even
the owners themselves. She tried retiring somewhere back
in 2012, but got bored sitting at home sipping on tea and the
Botha boys gratefully welcomed her back.
In May 2012, they opened a satellite showroom in Boksburg
and operated the two shops for 5 years until 2017 when they
decided to close up Springs and expand the shop in Boksburg.
Now the next generation is moving up through the ranks
in the form of André’s son and workshop manager Zac Botha.
How absolutely flippen cool is that?
Here’s to the next 130 years of Shimwells!.
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2022
YAMAHA
YZ450F
At the time we did this test, there were only two new 450’s in SA. The bike belongs to Linex
Lynwoods Justin Boniface – and he was crazy enough to allow our lot loose on the machine.
We are happy to report that it returned in the same condition as when we arrived…
Conditions at the Chestnut Hill MX track were perfect for our intro to the 2022 Yamaha
YZ450F. With the 450 featuring new suspension settings, rear wheel changes, a reduction in
unsprung weight, and cosmetic updates, Yamaha went beyond the bold-new-graphics theme
common toward the end of production cycles. Current owners need not worry though; while
the rear wheel has an updated hub and new three-cross-spoke pattern, it’s dimensionally the
same, so your current inventory of latest-generation YZ450F wheels and sprockets will fit if
you decide to upgrade to the 2022 model.

The bike was fueled and pointed at the track where the guys
each took in a few laps and came in scratching heads a bit. Trying
to be diplomatic and looking very wise, they all commented
on how great it felt, with such linear power delivery and all that
until we asked why it was not revving out very much…
Justin had deliberately set the bike on a softer, toned down rain
mode just so that the guys could get used to the track before
opening her up. As you’ll know, Yamaha was one of the first
bikes with remote tuning via the app on your cell phone. Yamaha
owners. Do yourself a favour and invest some time in learning
how to operate the Power Tuner app. The bike comes standard
with two stock base maps, even when the map light is activated.
So - why not plug in a secondary map from the factory? They
want you to connect through the app and dial it in. It even provides
maps for you to do so. All you have to do is access them.
If you’re unsure of anything, have the dealer assist you with
setup when purchasing your new ride.
Justin spent quite a lot of time playing with the app, and he’s
actually saved quite a few maps on his phone as far as we could
tell. You can literally set up your favorite map according to what
track you ride at.
He Bluetoothed to the bike, reset the maps – and that didn’t
take long – and sent the boys out again… and the difference was
actually quite amazing. Ain’t technology marvelous?
Our regular MX man Mike Wessels tells us that Yamaha has improved
upon the already great suspension settings. According to
press releases from Blue, mid- to high-speed damping force has
increased, and he reckons that the ’22 just feels better.
“I came with the expectation of the 2022 model feeling the same
as the previous 21 with not a whole lot of updates as most of
the significant updates were done in 2020 and I must say I did
notice a better ride with the suspension. Yamaha has always
been known for having good suspension and I’m glad they kept
with the coil spring forks, they work well and seems like they
dialed the stock suspension in just right without us having to
play around with the clickers. I felt comfortable straight off the
bat even though I haven’t ridden in a while - and I felt safe on the
bike.
To be honest I couldn’t notice any difference in feeling with the
lighter rear wheel on the new bike but it might give less of a gyro
effect in the air if anything noticeable.
The Power delivery is what impresses me the most with the bike.
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Yamaha deliver a strong motor that really pulls hard without
having to go flat taps all over the place. I’m sure will aid with reliability
in the long run as there is plenty power and motor doesn’t
need to work that hard to be fast plus it sounds great!
Overall, a great bike for my level of riding. I couldn’t ride the bike
past its potential. It feels solid, quick and handles so well without
major adjustments.
The bike looks equally great in in the flesh and although the tank
area feels wide you get used it quite quickly. The more you ride
it, the more you like it.
Thumbs up from me!”
St John Von Willich, who does not race, but who is one of the
smoothest riders that we’ve seen in a long time was also so
complimentary of the new machine. Interestingly, he spends his
life in the saddle of European bikes – and this was his first outing
on the YZ.
“Guys, I felt really at home. I need to set the bars and things to
my personal preferences, but
what amazes me is that by the end of lap 1, I was just so at
home on the Yamaha. Very smooth through the corners – no
washing up front and the track is quite slippery in a few places.
Unreal handling with a broad powerband. Beautiful power everywhere!
On the older bikes, I’d always notice a big geometry
change between my bike and other brands – but these days, the
newer bikes all feel so similar in the way that they do stuff. You
can see how brands pinch ideas and tech from each other – you
can hop from one brand to another and the bikes just feel right!
This one is a great choice. I was very pleasantly surprised.”
That’s it folks. Small updates for the new model on, what our lot
says is already a great bike.
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FE450
TRAIL
HIT THE ROAD JACK
... AND THE RACETRACK
The best fun you can have with your kit on!
The Husqvarna FE 450 in street trim.
Some of you might not know that most
Husqvarna motorcycles arrive in the
crate, completely roadworthy. The reason
for this is because in many countries,
people use them as commuters. Also, in
places like Australia, your dirtbike has to
be roadworthy in order to go trail riding.
At the Norden launch last month we
noticed that the leader of the pack was
on this FE 450. Being a formal launch
and heading out onto some of the public
roads in the area meant that the bikes
needed to be roadworthy coz – we are all
like super -responsible. With the demise
of bikes like Honda’s XR650, would this
make a good work tool or farm bike.
If you live on a farm…
A bike like this is flippen ideal – and you’ll
get to the very top camps in a big hurry
without even looking at the farm roads.
A quick blip down the gravel road to visit
the Buurman or grab supplies from the
co-op would also be some of the very
best fun on the market.
Electric start, side stand, liquid cooling
with a fan and more than enough horsepower
to carry the biggest Blue Bulls
farmer on the planet.
All of this comes with the added bonus
that you have an absolute race weapon
to compete with at the farm races on the
weekends. This is definitely not the old
XR that your pops once owned.
In suburbia, it not quite that simple…
What’s it like as a day to day commuter?
We went and picked it up from Husqvarna’s
offices in Kyalami and pointed in the
direction of the East Rand. It’s more fun
than a barrel of frogs for sure!
On the streets, there is not a bike or car
on the market that will touch the fun
factor from light to light. Chances are
excellent that you’ll be fined for popping
her up on the back wheel or pulling that
lekker stoppie. Traffic jams? What traffic
jams? Hop the curb and take a short left!
That’s the very nature of a dirtbike.
Short commutes from home to the office
will leave you smiling from ear to ear every
single day. Freeways – not so much.

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Especially with the knobbly tyres – they sure won’t last long
and you will be vibrated and buzzed to bits after any long ride.
In stock trim, she happily runs at 140 without revving her brains
out. But it’s only really fun on shorter commutes.
But…
Were we to use a bike like this as a day to day commuter and
for longer trips… this is what we’d do.
Changing tyres every time you ride is a royal pain – so, we’d
probably invest in another set of wheels - even a used set and
fit more street oriented, adventure type tyres.
Those would be perfect for street use – A –La-Motard style.
We’d also probably fit a smaller rear sprocket to tone things
down a bit and get a bit more top speed – and a smaller rear
sprocket will bring the revs down and is gentler on the engine.
Do the maths – it’s still more cost effective than buying two
new bikes.
The dirty wheels would be hauled out for the weekend – lights
numberplate, mirrors taken off (That all takes less than an hour
once you’ve had a bit of practice), leave the hooter on and
head out to the trails or - to the next race.
Why the hooter? Chances are excellent that you’ll use it to let
your buddies know that you are about to overtake…
This FE 450 is fitted with an Akarapovic slip-on .
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The clip on road worthy kit

The 2021
Motul
Roof Of Africa.
SOME of the stories behind the mother of hard enduro
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The dust (OK Mud) has cleared. The bikes are washed and ready
for the ’22 season – and hey! The sun is shining for a change.
From a spectators point of view, it’s been a very entertaining
Roof– and to be absolutely frank, it was just so cool to be back
in the Mountain Kingdom for the Motul Roof of Africa.
Things were a bit different. The border crossings were a breeze
and we were in Maseru for the scrutineering. It was so cool to
see old faces again – it’s kinda like a gathering of mates to round
off the season – just - this year it was slightly earlier than usual.
Lesotho, still nervous about the pandemic asked that Round The
Houses and Endurocross sections be cancelled. This saw the
Thursday field heading out to Thaba Bosiu and straight into time
trial starting and ending at the race village.
Travis Teasdale
It all seemed a little subdued when compared to previous Roofs
– mostly because there were less spectators – but if we tell you
that the racing was as good as ever – you need to believe it!
The day of the time trial was actually quite dry. A wave of the
iconic blue, white and green Lesotho tricolor by the King of
Lesotho, King Letsie III saw the race declared ON! The guys
and gals set good pace on the short loop. It was great to watch
the guys leading out through the donga at the base of the
village. A tight twisty loamy piece that eventually ends up on
the mountains and off into the spectacular valleys that are the
reason we love Lesotho so much. It is always spectacular to
see the skills that the gold racers display – and in the opposite
spectrum – watching the riders in the new iron class clambering
through sure was entertaining!
In gold, Travis Teasdale recorded the fastest time of the day. He
edged out defending champion Wade Young who took second,
just 20 seconds behind Teasdale. Matt Green finished in third,
just 3 minutes 35 seconds behind Young. This was set to be a
great Motul Roof of Africa!
Lying in bed after a long day out, the thunder came in and the
rain started to fall… It was going to be a whole new ball game on
Friday.
Friday arrived, cold, overcast and rainy. Our troop of merry men
opted to skip the start and head directly to the first unassisted
refuel. It was a bit bleak, that snotty rain that does not quite
know what it wants to do. Climbing up the pass we spotted
one of the road crossings where the early birds were gathering.
Guys – The Roof is always so festive – pit crews and spectators
were parked along the road waiting for the first riders to come
through. When they did appear, they were thoroughly wet and
cold – and it was still only 8 in the morning. But the guys we saw
were quite chipper – just too happy to be riding in Lesotho again.
We moved along to the first refuel point – a spectacular vista
where if you just walked a short way up the mountain, you could
see all the way to Zimbabwe! The guys and girls started coming
through. It was here that The Motul Roof Of Africa claimed its
first high profile rider. KTM’s Kirsten Landman arrived looking
a bit worse for wear – the slippery rocks had grabbed her and
she limped off the bike looking a bit dazed. A couple of tumbles
ended her outing and the disappointment for this Roof veteran
was just so bitter for her. Luckily she has recovered and her
planning and training for Dakar this month is in full swing.
Malcolm Mac Sherry
We got back onto the road to the second refuel point, hoping to
catch the top gold guys coming through. Unless you have seen it
you won’t understand.
People kind of mill around waiting… until – the Basotho ladies
start to Ululate. Then you know that someone is on their way…
but you can’t really tell who it is until they come storming in. In
this instance it was Shercos Wade Young leading the pack.

His international crew was ready with a fresh hydration pack and a
bowl of food. It’s like watching F1 – the bike and body is refueled – and
he was off again. That was to be the tone of the entire race. The next
few riders were closer together, Trax Gas Gas riders Travis Teasdale
and TT’s Matthew Green arrived next for a repeat performance. Those
three riders were already well ahead of the rest of the pack – it just
shows what racing abroad has done for our riders. Not too far off,
the next two roared in – Mclarens Yamaha’s Luke Walker and Brother
KTM’s Blake Gutzeid were in the hunt and it was awesome to see.
A little birdie had told us where the gold and silver riders were
expected to climb later that day so we loaded up and shipped out to a
kloof – literally in the middle of nowhere. The rain was pouring down…
a few vehicles were camped along the side of the ravine. It’s awesome!
One bunch had the sound system out, blaring “Ou Ryperd”. Another
bunch had a full on camper set up – they were braaiing and catching
water off the canopy to boil up a nice cup of moer koffie. Soon the
Michelin guys arrived, set up their Gazebo – and silly people – pulled
out the biltong. It was a full-on picnic on the side of the mountain in
the pouring rain. How cool is that? Our German visitor, Hard Enduro
Worlds Peter Schleuter just shrugged. “Only in Africa!”
Wade’s international pit crew.
But that’s a side bar, we were there for the race, so we all looked
for vantage points to grab that elusive cover shot. We could see the
bronze riders making their way along in the distance – and we can tell
you for free that where they were riding was certainly no picnic… While
we were waiting, the news came through that thanks to the inclement
weather, the days racing was being shortened and would end at the
next DSP.
A blue dot was spotted in the distance and the ululating began from
the few villagers who were braving the weather. Wade made his way
to the bottom of the climb and then started the charge. It really is quite
something to see the skills that a rider like Wade has. Places where
most mere mortals would not even think of riding were like a cakewalk.
It was, however quite gratifying to see that even he had to push up and
over the final rocks – he is human after all…
We sat on that slope for four hours – and in that time, only 6 gold
riders came up the hill. Wade, Travis, Maddy, Luke, Will Slater and
Blake Gutzeit. But there was a bit of excitement when two Bronzies
took a wrong turn and ended up on the slope. We saw two riders stuck
right down at the bottom – and we think that it was Matthew Green
who stopped to help them through the mud and snot up on to the rock
face – and they started to climb… Despite our best efforts of telling
them to turn around and they are nuts and other interesting things,
they decided to soldier on up the slope. “There is no way we are
turning back to ride through all that again!”
There was a band of spectators who our lot labelled the Basotho
warriors on that hill. They took off their Basotho hats, wandered down
the hill and literally carried Eddie and Graydon up. That’s Roof for you!
With the sun well past its zenith we decided that it was time to make
our way to the DSP to watch the guys coming in and it was awesome!
Whoever chose this spot has a great sense of humour. After a long
day in the saddle – riders had to fling themselves and their bikes up
a steep, slippery rock face to get through the Motul arch. There were
two possible routes – and they were both equally challenging. And
they were covered in mud thanks to all the dirty wheels that made
the trek up. The riders were absolutely knackered! But it made for
great spectating as the guys flung their bikes up and trudged wearily
after them. Some came unstuck and gracefully slid down again – and
the spectators were not allowed to assist. Those who made it were
rewarded with a mighty cheer! There were some heroics as riders
helped each other up and over – but some riders were simply too tired
to climb off and help… and they just sat and watched with glazed eyes
until it was their turn to tackle the climb.
It was awesome for our lot cheering them on. And chatting to the guys
at the top, you could see the relief and pride of having made the finish
for the day.
Luke Walker and motorcycle family.
Gold Podium.
I think it’s that way.
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Matt Green was overcome with emotion to get across the finish line third overall,
it was a tough Motul Roof of Africa.
That’s what The Roof is all about. We
stayed at the DSP to cheer some of our
bronze mates home until after the sun
went down. There were still riders out,
tomorrow was going to be a long day…
Day 3: The Final Race Day.
There was palpable tension at the start at
Thaba Bosiu on the final day. Amazingly
we managed to drag our entire posse out
of bed at four AM so that we could get to
the start from Maseru to watch the front
runners head out. Very glad we made
it though, because you get to see old
friends and chat to parents, dealers and
manufacturers who were at The Roof. It
was great to see the massive Motul bike
wash, the Yamaha workshop and the
huge Michelin tyre setup –
stuff that you just don’t notice while you
chase the race.
Some of our team decided to watch
the golds head out and then to head
for Bushmans pass so that they could
catch the top riders coming through. A
couple of us stayed behind to watch the
Siver and Bronze riders take off. The first
donga that we watched at time trial had
become virtually impossible to navigate
– just a huge mud bath thanks to all the
rain. That’s the Roof for you!
We watched the last of the Bronzies
head out when we were told that thanks
again to dodgy weather, the organisers
had decided to end the Gold, Silver
and Bronze classes at Bushmans – and
as it happened that turned out to be a
good call… so the entire timekeeping
setup, sound etc was moved to one of
our favorite mountains. Bushmans is
great! The riders don’t think so, but for a
spectator it’s awesome because within
walking distance you can get to three or
four climbs and watch the fun. You can
literally camp out and watch the mayhem
unfold.
It was race on to get to Bushmans in
time to catch the gold riders coming
through on their first loop – and just a
few minutes after we arrived, Shercos
Wade Young came storming through.
He headed our quickly not wasting any
energy on niceties. And the weather was
foul!
A cold wind gusted up the valley and the
rain… well it was just flippen miserable.
The folks from Avani actually succeeded

in getting a coffee station up and running. Kudo’s to them! You
had to spare a thought for the guys on the bikes. Racing Roof is
tough – but when it rains… it’s a whole new beasty.
The gap between the riders grew. Trax GasGas rider Travis
Teasdale came through, followed by TT Racings Maddy Green.
Then there was quite a long wait – when we noticed a Sherco
rider coming in from a different direction… it was Young!
Somehow he had missed the course.
A quick chat with the clerk of the course and he was off again –
and the speculation started among the spectators. Did he have
enough of a lead to stay ahead? Would Teasdale be able to haul
him in? He only needed to get back to the point where he had
gone wrong - he did not have to re-ride the whole thing. But
still… It was turning out to be an interesting morning.
The silver leaders stated coming up the last hill and you could
see the absolute joy on the guys faces as they crossed the finish
line. And it was for good reason.
The Silver class saw only 9 finishers from 89 starters and it also
happened to have the closest podium finish of the event. Sage
McGregor took a well-deserved victory over Jason Stay by less
than 7 minutes and despite setting the fastest time of the day,
Whitey Oosthuisen (One Nine Auto) came in third overall, less
than 2 minutes behind Stay. It was awesome to watch. Next year
we are pretty sure these guys will enter gold.
In between all of this, the Top golds started to come in. Wade
made it 4 in a row and his sixth Roof win overall, by winning
the 53rd edition of the Motul Roof of Africa . He was followed
home by the GasGas duo of Travis Teasdale (Trax TT Racing)
who ended up just over 28mins behind the leader with Matthew
Green (TT Racing) a further 44mins behind Teasdale.
We’ve watched these guys since they were kids – it’s
awesome to see the men that they have become – and you
only understand how important it is to these guys when you
experience the emotions first hand. Green is usually one of
the happiest guys out there – when he crossed the line with a
podium, he was overcome by the sheer magnitude of it all. Very
cool to see.
But The Motul Roof Of Africa is not only about the gold riders.
Eventually, thanks to the rain, the final climb turned to slush –
the guys crossed the road, saw the Motul arch and thought that
their race was over…. But that was not the case. They were
greeted by a steep, slippery rock strewn climb. And when they
got through that… they hit a sticky muddy slope. If it was dry, it
would have been a cakewalk, but Lesotho had other ideas. The
guys were exhausted and no matter that you were riding with the
very latest rubber from Michelin – traction was non-existent. And
spectators were, once again not allowed to assist at all.
Rory Gower led the bronze class from start to finish taking first
overall, followed by father and son duo Pieter Holl (Bert Smith All
Stars) and Jukka Holl in Third. The Bronze class fared the best in
the race against attrition with 131 finishers from 199 starters.
Drama unfolded as the guys tried everything to get unstuck.
Everything from launching your bike up the muddy slope and
trying to follow it, to finding a line that someone had not tried
before. Some of the teams came in with the lead rider stopping
to help, ropes were attached and bikes were manhandled up
the hill. Some guys got properly stuck and were simply too
exhausted to do anything about it…
Kids and wives stepped in to cheer their family members on…
It was awesome to watch. Indomitable human spirit at its very
best. The hours literally flew by as the sun started to set on
another epic Roof. We waited for the last gold riders to come
home – SA’s hard enduro teacher and Roof legend, Mclarens
Racing Wild William Gillitt soon made an appearance on the
mountains and stormed up the hill to massive applause with
his riding buddy Graham Hedgecock. These guys contribute so
much to the South African racing scene.
Route Director Altie with Hard
Enduro Worlds Peter Schleuter
Team Michelin.
Team Motul and Team Trax
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From Will: P15 for 15 straight consecutive golds .Had to work
really hard for this gold roof finish with 13h45 hours on Friday.
Saturday was also a mud battle after only having 3hours sleep
on Friday evening. I had to use my military training, Romaniacs
gold experience and my previous Roof experience to pull this
one off. A massive thanks to Mclarens Yamaha for giving me
an opportunity to compete in the 2021 Roof...Thank you Ian
McLaren. Thank you to Steve Thompson for everything you have
done over the years and for your immaculate attention to detail
preparing my bike.
Without my Brother Michael Gillitt no finish is possible, yet
again he worked a slick service crew plan along with 10 other
McLaren crew members. To all the riders that trained with me
during the year especially the bronze riders I am proud of all your
finishes. Thanks Altus and Charan Moore for testing me to my
limits.#oldbutnotcold
That’s the story from our perspective. Sadly, with the routes
being changed every day, we seemed to miss most of the Iron
class action and they finished each day at Thaba Bosiu. Many of
our friends rode the class –and to quote Eldin Engelbrecht: “It’s
one of the hardest things I have ever done!” So if you think that
Iron is a picnic – maybe think again.
Tiaan Rabe made Motul Roof of Africa history. His is the firstever
name on the Iron Class trophy and he was followed home
by Manuel Ferreira and Kowie Lombard.
To watch the Roof Vids that we took – we have complied them
all on our You Tube channel – South African motorcycle Media
have a watch one rainy day and you’ll get the idea of what it was
like to be there. All of the other photos we took are up on our
social media page – facebook.com/dirtandtrail.
For all the great official Motul Roof Of Africa stuff , professional
vids, pics, releases etc – www.roofofafrica.co.ls
Two Roof legends
Eddie Mdonana and Graydon Ilderton at the finish.
People’s tales…
My name is Luca van Zyl, I am 16 years old and competed in
the Gold class at the Roof of Africa 2021 and I want to share my
story:
Being 16 years old, it was the first time I was allowed to compete
and my bike of choice was a 2021 Husqvarna TE150i, because
the regulations restricted us from riding any bigger 2 strokes. My
training started in Jan 2021 and we used the National Enduro
and Extreme Enduro series to gain experience and help to
prepare myself.
At the time trial I started 4th, which was a bit of a rookie mistake,
because it made navigation difficult, however I felt very strong
and managed a good pace and even followed Will Waide Slater
at the same pace for about 20km. About a kilometre from the
finish of the time trial I ran out of fuel. I managed to limp along,
but in the end I had to push my bike to the finish line. I lost quite
a bit of time, but still managed a 30th place. It was then that I
realized that fuel was going to be the biggest challenge for me at
this year’s Roof.
We urgently changed our strategy and my crew planned
additional fuel stops in between the official refueling points.
On Friday morning I was on the start line at 05:30 and I realized
that the looming rain was going to make my fuel problem even
bigger, but we were confident about our strategy.
From the start I was making up good positions and gained a lot
of time, even under these extreme weather conditions. My crew
refueled me at a road crossing between the start and refuel 1. At
that stage I was super confident about my race and day ahead
and continued to make good time to refuel 1.
At refuel 1, I quickly changed a broken gear lever and refueled
my bike. The distance between refuel 1 and refuel 2 was 38km,
which seemed to be manageable without any additional fuel topups.
I continued to gain positions and was able to get into the
top 20. The conditions were atrocious, but I still felt everything
was doable that was thrown at us.

At 12:10 with only 8 km’s to go to refuel 2 I ran out of fuel. I was in a
Gold section, and the riders that passed me, could not help me with
fuel. There was no cell phone reception at the point where I ran out,
and I did not want to leave my bike, in case someone comes past that
can assist. I sat in the cold and rain with my space blanket, and after
about 2 hours eventually decided to take a walk to get cell phone
reception. I made contact with my crew, but because of the weather
conditions and my location, the only way out was by helicopter. My
crew made arrangements with the organisers and after a long wait
the weather cleared a bit and the helicopter was able to rescue me at
about 16:30. I was devastated, all I wanted was fuel so that I can get
my bike out, finish the day and compete again on Saturday.
Unfortunately the organisers were adamant, it is too much of a safety
risk and my bike had to stay behind and I had to withdraw from the
final day’s racing. This was the saddest day of my life!
Saturday’s mission was all about getting my bike out of the
mountains. The weather was not playing along and the helicopter
was grounded. We managed to find a way to a village closest to my
bike. We gathered a few local people to help me get to the bike and
we started hiking up the mountain. Fortunately, about halfway to the
bike, we received a message from the organisers that the helicopter
had retrieved my bike from the mountain and we were given the coordinates
of a close by village, where we could collect. After a long a
long 7 hour mission, I was finally reunited with my bike.
This was my first Roof, it was not the result I hoped for, but I had the
experience of my life. It is called the Mother of Hard Enduro after all.
I will be back!
King of Lesotho, King Letsie III drops the flag to officially
open the Motul Roof of Africa.
Bronze Podium - Rory Gower - Pieter Holl - Jukka Pieter Holl
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Wayne Christy and Family
Motul Roof of Africa Experience –
Wayne Christy – 167
Roof of Africa. It’s difficult to completely
understand what the Roof of Africa
means to each competitor. For me it was
the dream of a young boy to participate
in this prestigious event. Covid19 came
through and almost crushed my hopes
of competing in the 2021 event. A reality
I’m sure many people unfortunately
had to face. Thanks to the fantastic
support from family, friends and Arlona
Engineering I was able to get to the start
line.
Having never been to Lesotho before, the
idea of competing in the Roof of Africa
was daunting to say the least. In the
spirit of rising to challenges I decided to
extend myself and enter the silver class.
Many said I was nuts, but to me that’s
what Roof of Africa is all about.
Each person pushing their personal limits
to see where those limits belong.
Time trial was an extremely eventful day
for my team. I was feeling fresh on the
bike and it looked to be shaping up to
be a good run for me, until my mousse
decided it didn’t want to be a part of my
rim 11kms in. Being a rookie at the big
league racing I left my spare wheel at the
accommodation. Forgetting that
racing is always made up of unknowns.
Unfortunately, this cost me over 2 hours
in time. My team did an exceptional
job in getting my spares from the
accommodation and getting me back on
the road. In the end I qualified for day 2
in second to last position.
Starting this far back I knew that I had
my work cut out for me. Trying to get
flow in a hard enduro where the risk of
bottlenecks is ever present is never an
easy task. Nevertheless, I made it to
refuel 1 before cut off. I was met by my
team with smiles on their faces despite
the terrible rain and freezing winds.
What I didn’t realise was the mountains
of Lesotho had other plans for my days
riding.
About 11km into the next leg of the
race we were met by what can only be
described as a mountain on steroids.
This climb was made up of massive
rock slabs that were just waiting for
the smallest mistake to give you and
your bike some serious war wounds.
The freezing rain made this pass even
more treacherous. After many attempts
I realized this pass was never going to
be conquered by me. I, like many had to
face the reality that the conditions just
exceeded my talent. I had to retire for the
day.
At around 9 pm that evening I got news
that despite retiring we could still head
out on Saturday to ride more of the
beautiful terrain. We would obviously not
be eligible for a finishers medal.
Having spent so much time, energy and
money getting there and remembering
what riding is actually all about, I decided
the experience was worth more than
any medal could ever be. I set out once
again, this time to conquer the bronze
loop. Huge thank you to my beautiful
wife for (forcefully) making me realize
why we had travelled there in the first
place.
The pressure was off, and I could fully
absorb the riding experience. Taking the
time to soak up the beautiful scenery
we were traveling through. The track
was still very challenging, and the rain
continued to wreak havoc with anyone
brave enough to challenge it. On a few
occasions I ran out of talent and had a
rather uncomfortable meeting with the
Lesotho soil.
Coming up to the finish at Bushman’s
you could feel the electricity in the air.
Seeing my wife daughter and family at
the top of the climb made it all worth
it. This race not only allows you to ride
fantastic terrain, but also share the

passion for riding with your entire support structure. It granted
me the opportunity to teach my daughter a valuable lesson
in perseverance and remembering the true meaning behind
competing.
I will cherish my first Roof of Africa experience and cannot thank
everyone who helped me get there enough for their support.
A special thank you to my wife, who pushed me to go out on
Saturday - despite the sore body and defeated mind. She was
behind me every step of the way, and met me at all points with
food in hand and a smile on her face. My beautiful daughter who
at two years old assisted with bike washes, spun some spanners
and kept me entertained and driven to do my best at all times.
To my dad and Wanita for being there to assist with everything.
It was an incredible experience to share with the man (my
dad) who created my love for dirt bikes at 4 years old. Another
huge thank you to the Rockhoppers based in Durban. A group
of people from different backgrounds all brought together by
their love of two wheels. The support and encouragement from
everyone was unrivaled. Well done to all the other Rockhoppers
who tackled the Lesotho mountains. Next year I have no doubt
the team will be even bigger.
Roof of Africa – You may have won this year from a hardware
perspective, but I certainly won from an experience point of view.
See you again next year. Regards Wayne Christy - 167
Roof 2021 Tale of Bronze Courage and Triumphant return:
Eddie Mdodana
By Neil van der Ross Team Ikageng Coach.
I last wrote about a racer Sonwabile Eddie Mdodana back in
2015 when the rookie finished his first Roof in 27th place in
Bronze Class. This orphan, who hails from Eastern Cape works
as a driver at Mens Clinic, the enduro developments team’s
sponsor since its inception 2011. Previously he worked as an
apprentice in various bike shops. After his 2015 finish Eddies
life took a life threatening turn in 2016. Passing his bike and car
drivers licence on the 17 October, was meant to be a good day
to celebrate his personal achievements when disaster struck.
He was a passenger in the rear seat of a 4x4 bakkie which
lost control on the steep downhill descent on Oxford road in
Randburg. The vehicle careered into a solid wall at the bottom of
the road fatally killing both occupants in the front seats. Eddies
two work colleagues were killed instantly and he was knocked
unconscious and woke up in Helen Joseph hospital much
later. I was called to the hospital as his emergency contact. I
found a young man barely recognizable and unconscious. The
doctors and staff were attending to his cuts and injuries. After
he regained consciousness I went in to assess his situation
and get information for the team principal as to who next in
his family would need contacting. (To type this story has made
me emotional again). Eddies face ballooned due to extensive
facial fractures. The doctors could only describe a miracle
escape from a fatal head trauma. He remained in Helen Joseph
for two weeks. Eddie had Discovery medical aid, so we had
good options where we needed to go to reconstruct his facial
fractures. With his jaw wired and his knee repaired, it was
decided to move him to one of the best maxial facial surgeons
in Johannesburg General hospital. Eddie spent another three
weeks there where he had numerous operations to repair
his face, especially the orbits of his eyes which were badly
damaged. After he came out of hospital he had to go to for
physio, rehabilitation and therapy to deal with his mental trauma.
The racer Eddie disappeared in front of my eyes. He was hollow
and silent.
These are his words, I will transcribe about his return to training
and racing over the next five years:
I was the only one who survived the accident. It took me two
years off the bike and I struggled. They put 16 plates in my left
eye and fixed my broken jaw and the meniscus in my leg. But
now I think I’m back and I’m strong and I want to take off where
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I left off, so I’m really dedicated and
focused and I believe that I can do well.
I started with some EWXC in 2019. I
raced on the pro B’s on the EWXC then
I went to do my first IMPI. I finished
bronze. That was in 2020, if I’m not
mistaken. Now I came back and then did
the Roof.
In the beginning of 2021, I was in the
gym. I was always going to gym twice
or three times a week and once a week
bike training. And I think that keeps me
going and keeps me fit. I went back to
the Roof in 2021, I’m happy about the
results. I finished the Roof off, which was
tough hey!
I came in 31st overall in the bronze class.
I had the privilege of riding with one
of my former sponsors from Nomadik,
Graydon Ilderton and we got lost (laughs)
on day 2, when we went up a gold
climb. We climbed it together, (Cheered
on by Glenn Foley from Dirt And Trail
magazine), (you can watch the vid on our
pages.) And it was terrible.
But we survived that time all because
of being mentally fit. And, you know, so
yeah, it was just one of those days. It
was a wet Roof and the toughest day
was the second day. That Friday was the
toughest day and it was very tough. You
know, mist, raining, cold, slippery, you
know, it was just a mix. But that didn’t
keep us not to go right all the way to
the finish line and. Yes, so, you know,
all the support we got there, we really
appreciate it. You know, everyone was
cheering at us, you know, that kept us
going. I really want to thank the sponsors
that are backing us up and do what we
love the most riding bikes.
Unfortunately, one of my teammates was
doing silver. Katlego did not finish, and
my other teammate Edwin Tsolo managed
to finish the third day. I’m grateful and
thank you to my sponsors: Nic Goslar
of Mens Clinics Intl, Mike Puzey of
Bikers Warehouse , Pieter van Rooyen of
Ratamang Engineering , Wayne Wickham
of TrickBitz , Jim of TRP .
Neil continues: In 2020 Eddie began
assisting me with coaching of juniors at
MotoKids grassroots program. One of
his charges was a kid called Olewethu
8 years old. That year Eddie spent
coaching Olewethu was the spark I saw
that ignited his old passion for the sport.
Next year – he’s doing Silver.
Kevin de Kock, Roof race number 113.
I came to the Roof with high
expectations and Roof 2021 definitely
lived up to it. Everything became real
at registration and the nerves started
kicking in.
Time trail was fast and flowing and my
type of riding.
Day 1 was one of the longest days that
I have ever spent on a bike . Until the
first refuel I wasn’t feeling good, I had a
hard crash and I thought everything was
over. After the refuel the real tech came
into play and I started making my way
through the pack of silver riders, teaming
up with Ross McKenzie. The rain made
it a whole new type of riding! We luckily
made time bar by 5 minutes at refuel 2
and pushed on. The sun was setting
and I started getting a scary feeling in
my throat. I used ductape to fasten my
phone onto my helmets peak for light
and carried on telling myself that I can’t
sleep in these mountains and pushed
through to the finish line, getting there at
19:45 in total darkness!
12 hours 27 min riding for the day.
Day 2 was shorter but just as technical,
Kevin de Kock and Ross Mackenzie

with the rain setting in just after the start. Ross and I teamed up
again and carried on all the way until the finish. What a feeling to
cross that finish line!!
I’ve been dreaming of riding Roof ever since I can remember
seeing Wade Young win for the first time and I was already
hooked. I‘m extremely glad that I got the chance to take part in
the Roof and finish Top 10 in Silver for my first Roof ever!
I’ll be back to conquer the Maluti Mountains next year.
Peter Andrews
Roof Of Africa from a Lesotho Riders perspective:
Peter Andrews.
Thank you for the opportunity to speak about the Roof. For me
the Roof is close to my heart for various reasons but a few that
stand out are:
I’m born and bred in Lesotho and have been involved with the
Roof from 1986. I have never missed a Roof since then. 1986
was a special year for me because my cousin Patrick Andrews
entered the Roof for the very first time and this is where I fell in
love with the Roof. You see, Patrick was my mentor, my hero
and the best rider I had seen. Being a local boy meant he had
so much support as he carried the nation’s pride on his broad
shoulders, boy was I proud to be a time of that flair, I was already
on a pw 50, and later pw 80. I moved over to a YZ 80, this was
right after he finally won the Roof of Africa and therefore the
first and only Mosotho to have won the Roof in 1993 (if I’m not
mistaken). Finally I moved over to the YZ125.
It all ended for soon early in 1994 when Patrick passed away and
I hung up my boots......
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Devon Coetzer
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It wasn’t until Feb 2019, 25 years later when I got bitten by the
bug again. I had to do something, so we started a local riders
club with some friends in memory of Patrick and we call it the
Highlands Racing Club. In no time we had more than 15 local
riders and approximately 20 members and we started training
hard and riding every weekend and getting ready for the Roof.
We did the Roof Qualifier and barely succeeded. I hated my
trainer at the time, the pressure was on. People were excited,
and now expecting miracles from me because I bear the
Andrews surname and they know my capabilities (but there were
25 years in between of no riding whatsoever). Long story short,
I rode the Roof for the first time in 2019 and managed to finish
somewhere at back but I finished, lol!
I attempted it again the year and I had actually gone out and set
bets with some of my buddies that I’m gunning for a top 30 finish
but that were not to be the case.
Literally 6 kilometers after the road crossing from Thaba Bosiu I
hit a rut which swung both my feet backwards and literally tore
my knees ligaments on impact. I didn’t know the extent of the
damage at the time. I continued with my time trail till the end
even though my time was not so good, I reckon after my scare
I must have dropped by 20% in my race mode and also lost
time trying to rewire my fan after bike started overheating on
hill climbs. As we speak I am trying to recover as the doctors
confirmed that I stretched (on the right knee) my MCL and tore
the MCL on the left knee, recovery is approximately 120 days
they said. We will see how that goes. So that was how my Roof
went down.... So day and 3 I was pit crew for my training buddy
Shabeer Moosa who actually finished 9th overall in the Bronze
and all the other local boys who also managed to finish silver
and Bronze.
The team is definitely coming along very well and soon we shall
put Lesotho up there again.
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Thank you to Charan and his team for a great event. We shall be
back soon.
“
Leo
LESOTHO
OFF ROAD ASSOCIATION

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Hi Guys
My name is Manfred Noelkensmeier and
riding a Sherco 300SEF with the bike No 611
in the Iron class. I have been patiently waiting
for the introduction of the iron class and this
year’s ROA 53 Edition was my very first time
.The time trail went very well and I finished in
Pos. 25
On day 2 we experienced rain, rain and
more rain which made the track quite muddy
and slippery. Even under those conditions I
managed to reach the refuel point 2 hours
before time bar.
Unfortunately at about 4pm with 15km to the
finish line, on a river crossing I drowned my
bike and could not get it running again. Luckily
2 friendly local men who came by helped to
retrieve the bike out of the river and when I
wanted to call, I discovered that my phone has
died.
Two fellow riders stopped by and called for
help and then continued their race. Soon it got
late and I prepared for the night as good as I
could with a space blanket.
The next day, early in the morning at about
5 am I saw a helicopter flying over that area
but that disappeared soon after. That’s when
I decided to walk with my GPS following the
track towards Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village.
After about 10 km at about 08:30 am I reached
a small village where the friendly people took
care and organised a taxi for me to get back
Thanks to the Roof team my bike was
retrieved by helicopter and airlifted to Thaba
Bosiu Cultural Village
Manfred Noelkensmeier’s bike
getting a lift home.

Iron Class by lady rider Catherine Mostert:
Hi Guys
Damn I don’t even know where to start with my Roof
story. At the beginning of the year we decided to
race Roof and entered the Iron class. Every weekend
we trained and were in the gym every single day.
About 3 months ago we decided that iron wouldn’t
be a challenge and we changed our entry to bronze.
We had no idea what to expect and when we saw
the weather predictions saying that it’s been raining
and that it’s still raining I became sooo nervous.
On Wednesday at documentation I was very nervous
because that’s when I realized this is real and that
we made it here. Thursday morning we woke up
and went to the start where we pulled off to start
Time Trial, unfortunately about 4km into the time
trial my brothers front wheel bearings collapsed
and we had to turn back. My dad and I spent about
1h20 in the pits trying to get a new wheel and new
bearings. Finally we could carry on. There were
some challenging sections and we pushed hard to
finish because we had lost so much time. On Friday
the nerves were even more because it’s been raining
since Thursday night and it had not stopped.
Myself, my dad (André), my brother (Anru) and Calvin
lined up together. Unfortunately with a bad time
trial we were right at the back. Finally we pulled off,
from the first 100m we had bottlenecks all the way
through which made things a little bit difficult to
pass and finally get a flow. As the loop carried on, it
didn’t get any easier because of the rain, we pushed
through and helped each other just to keep going.
We got to refuel 1 just before 2 o clock, we thought
we got time barred but they changed the times,
which meant that we could carry on to the DSP
that they also made the finish because of the bad
weather conditions.
It was only 31km’s till the finish but it was the most
difficult and longest 31km of my life!
We had some gnarly down and uphills and we had to
keep each other motivated to not stop and just keep
going. There were some sections where we couldn’t
even ride the bikes and unfortunately had to free
fall / slide the bikes down. The chance of breaking
yourself or the bike was almost 99%, so we had to
be so careful.
With the sun starting to go down, you know there’s
no time to mess up and break something. On top of
one of the mountains I asked some guys how far till
the DSP and they said just over the mountain... We
got very excited, until we got into the gulley. The sun
started to go down just after 5 and we still had 10km
to go. This is when we knew that we are gonna run
out of sunlight. At this stage you just have to keep
pushing and tell yourself that you can make it and
there’s no way for you to stop now. On the GPS you
see that the finish flag is soooo close, but it feels
never ending. Just before 7 o ‘ clock we finally saw
the Motul arch. We had such big smiles on our faces
seeing the finish in the dark.
It was freezing and we were wet, tired and hungry.
But after hitting the final uphill we knew we had
made it to the end.
After 10 hours on the bike and a few bruises later we
decided to unfortunately not start Saturday. It was
the best first Roof experience of our lives and we’ll
be back stronger and better next year... And now we
know what to expect.
Catherine Mostert
Kirsten Landman during the Time Trial of the Motul Roof of Africa, by ZCMC.
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LESOTHO
OFF ROAD ASSOCIATION

The Iron Roof on Yamaha’s T7.
By Klint Mills
We represented the Adventure Bike Riders of South Africa by
attempting the Iron Class at The Motul Roof of Africa 2021.
It was an experience of note. Gareth Jones and I nervous
above all reality arrived in Lesotho with practically everyone
that saw us at Lesotho Sun asking if we were nuts.
It was not the case. It was merely us as riding buddies looking
for something different to attempt on our Yamaha T7’s. After
some calls to organisers we had decided to give it a bash.
Two rides, no gym, no diets, no fancy training programs, just
Gforce and Slim on our T7’s.
With the backing of Build it Pinetown, RBS Yamaha, Dunlop,
Powasol and Yamaha Southern Africa we needed to ensure we
rode smart and had as much fun as possible.
Understanding what Lesotho is about is what made us
nervous, the extreme weather conditions, the aggressive
terrain and the altitude. But most importantly we didn’t want to
embarrass the organisers or destroy our bikes.
Day 1 was a successful day, 35km of proper tech for these BIG
Bikes made the 4H30 on the bike rather interesting. Sections
we could easily ride on our plastic bikes became almost
impossible to attempt on the big bikes.
Nonetheless, we helped each other, and pushed hard to finish.
Day2…
Oh damn! 1hour for 1km. That beginning donga, mud section
was just unplayable actually for all bikes in my opinion. The
mud, ruts, you name it was just too much.
Some of the ruts where up to 500mm deep and slippery with
orange clay. We tried hard to break our way through, with a
resultant burnt clutch.
Although the BluCru guys repaired the clutch in the evening,
Day 3 looked worse for us with 20ml’s of rain expected.
We just found it not to be worth it.
We’d had a great experience, proved the capabilities of the T7,
had an amazing journey and had fun.
We were satisfied!!
Thank you for all the support.

Wade Young is a class act.
Michelin SA proudly supported the Roof of Africa event
and were excited to see the top 3 Gold finishers on
the Michelin brand proving the product offering is the
best choice for the Mother of Hard Enduro. For the first
time Michelin partnered with Bike Tyre Warehouse and
offered tyre sales through the ROA website as well as
offering a full tyre change assisted facility to support
the riders which appeared to be well received. We look
forward to offering the same support for the riders and
“Michelin Tyre change service for 2022.
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Will Slater.
Top 10: Gold
Wade Young – Sherco.
Travis Teasdale- GasGas
Matthew Green - GasGas
William Slater - KTM
Blake Gutzeit – KTM
Luke Walker – Yamaha
Tristan Tamsen – GasGas
Chayse Orsmond - KTM
Heinrich Aust – Husqvarna.
Andrew Housten Yamaha.
Heinrich Aust

Matt Green and Brett Swanepoel
Another Gutzeit at the Roof.
Wynand Badenhorst
Leo
LESOTHO
OFF ROAD ASSOCIATION

9 Silver Finishers:
Sage McGregor
Jason Stay
Whitey Oosthuisen
Warren Barwell
Adam Bac
Dustin Herholdt
Paul Geddes
Kevin De Kock
Ross Mackenzie
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Simon Berkeljon attempting final obstacle on day two.
Top 10 Bronze:
Rory Gower
Pieter Holl
Jukka Pieter Holl
Matthew Battersby
Sam Hallatt
Callan Broskie
Jordan King
Jordan Anastasis
Shabeer Moosa
Tristan Redman
Top 10 Iron:
Tiaan Rabe
Manuel Ferreira
Kowie Lombard
Quinton Ralph
Chris Weideman
Craig McDonald
Grant McDonald
Ruan Du Plooy
Francois Liebenberg
Pieter Groenewald

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The Roof.
The Mother of Hard Enduro.
The Motul Roof of Africa has earned the title ‘The
Mother of Hard Enduro’ through the demands it
makes of competitors and the onus it places on
being well-prepared before heading into the Maloti
Mountains.
It is precisely the challenging nature of the Roof
that has made it such a prestigious event. The
opportunity to ride the Mountain Kingdom is a
privilege, but the altitude, terrain and weather can all
be unforgiving.
That said, we also strive to make the Roof as
inclusive as possible. That’s why we introduced
the Iron Class this year, to give ‘weekend warriors’
the opportunity to take on the same trails as their
heroes.
The 2021 Motul Roof of Africa was perhaps one of
the toughest in history, and demanded exceptional
levels of perseverance, commitment and even
sacrifice from competitors. The number of finishers
shows just how challenging the conditions were for
riders in every class, from seasoned professionals
to amateurs attempting the Roof for the first time.
Some aspects of the experience were entirely
outside our control, but we did our best at all times
to be agile and flexible, and make adjustments in the
face of the extreme weather. We were all tested and
had to make decisions to ensure the safety of the
riders, often at very short notice.
With each edition of the Roof, lessons are learned,
and we are committed to applying these learning
points to future editions of the event. After each
Roof, we undertake a thorough review of every
component of the race, and constantly seek to
improve the experience for riders, support crews and
(where they can attend) spectators.
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The Roof means something different to each person,
and we’re very conscious that as the organisers, we
are the custodians of many dreams. We will always
hold true to our pledge to deliver the best possible
event, with the correct balance between excitement
and safety, challenge and achievement.
This year, the unprecedented rainfall tipped those
balances further than we would normally wish for,
and we would like to pay tribute to the courage and
determination of everyone involved. We believe that
every rider can be truly proud of themselves, no
matter whether they finished or not.
It is our sincere hope that you will all return next year,
when we look forward to delivering an edition of the
Roof that draws on the experiences of 2021 whilst
staying true to the legend of The Mother of Hard
Enduro – a legend that was underscored this year in
the most uncompromising of ways.
Until then, ride safe,
Charan Moore
Motul Roof of Africa Route Director and Manager of
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The Hero X-Pulse 200
Tough Enough for
Roof Of Africa…
You’ll have read on our social media
pages that GS Trophy champ Brandon
Grimsted was going to tackle the Iron
Roof on the Hero X-Pulse. Well he did it –
in 12th position out of 35 entries. Quite a
few riders in the class on “proper” enduro
bikes were actually DNF’d, so it’s an
achievement…
We invited him for a cup of coffee and a
chat about the race – and he shared his
opinion on this machine….
How did the Roof thing come about?
The guys from Hero approached my dad
mike Grimsted (Who owns the Boulders
venue in Fouriesburg), about hosting an
X-Pulse expedition at the farm.

Dad suggested that they contact me
about putting the bike through its paces
and helping with the event.
They called and I agreed to try the bike
out – collected it and rode it in stock
form as a commuter come scrambler
– and I was pretty impressed. South
Africa seems to be lacking entry level
scramblers, so it kinda made sense to
me.
I had the bike for about a week when
Mikael from Hero Motorcycles called me
in for a chat. He asked if I felt the bike
would work at The Roof – and would I
like to give the iron class a shot.
It only took about a half a second to
reply… and the gears started turning.
I took the standard bike to our farm to
go and get some training time in. The
bike was 100 percent standard, tyres,
pipe, indicators, everything and I spent
days riding all of the gnarlier trails that
we have set in the area. I was quite
surprised at just how capable the bike is.
After 2 weeks of testing, I had a good
idea of what needed to be done to get
the bike Roof ready.
The first addition was a set of Pro Taper
fat bars, they are stronger than the
standard fare and they have a more
aggressive bend. We removed the
mirrors and the electronic bits. I also
disconnected the front ABS.
Hero makes a Rally kit for this bike
which includes handlebar raisers, a
Rally seat, longer travel, stiffer front and
rear suspension and a tail tidy – so we
mounted that. All Off-The Shelf Hero
items.
I believe that the bikes are now sold
standard with these components. The
standard tyres were replaced with
Metzeler 6-Day extremes and we fitted a
bigger rear sprocket.
We also replaced the oil and fitted some
protective bits like the sprocket and
brake guards.
Big difference! The bike suddenly felt a
lot more dirtbikey – maybe Roof ready?
This was all fitted on Tuesday before The
Roof… Time trial would literally be my
first ride.
Lesotho.
Time trial was good – the only dry day
with decent hook up. In the haste to get
the bike ready, I routed the clutch cable
incorrectly and it caught every time I
had to take a tight turn… so I ended up
burning the clutch. No fault of the bike
– a simple setup fault that cost us. It’s a
learning curve.
Day 1 was great! We replaced the
clutch, routed the cables correctly and
took off into the very wet mountains.
This is where the little four-stroke has
an advantage. It does not spin. In the
slippery, snotty stuff, I overtook quite a
few guys who were sliding all over the
place.
The bike was faultless – a tough trail
thanks to all the rain – definitely more
than what a weekend warrior can
expect and I was quite grateful for the
time I spent lugging slightly bigger
GS’s around. The Roof is tough it does
not matter what class you enter. It’s a
little champ – a bit heavier than your
traditional Roof weapon – and not nearly
as fast, but she just chugged along. A lot
of the overtaking happened on the steep
rocky climbs where I could literally walk
the bike up just using the bikes torque.
Navigational errors with 5 other riders
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led to a DNF for the day – we had accidently
followed Fridays route again… Man.
Despite this I was happy to have finished the
day… but a DNF after all this…
Luckily for us, Roof allowed us to continue
on the last day – starting at the back of the
pack. We had to play catchup. It was even
wetter and more slippery than the first day,
but – we did have a much better idea of
what to expect and we started making up
some good ground.
It felt like a very long day we set out at 9h30
and finished the 53 Kilometre loop in 3 odd
hours, finishing 12th overall.
What an experience! I can only sing this little
bikes praises – it exceeded all expectations
and ran like a clock throughout.
I don’t think that this bike is designed for
races like this – but it did it. Farm bike? For
sure, Delivery machine – it should last almost
forever…
Our mob took it out for a quick flip through
the muddy fields out on our side…
The original model that we rode a few
months ago was really impressive at the
price point. It seems to tick all the boxes in
terms of a rugged little bike made for Africa.
TOUGH ENOUGH FOR THE
TOUGH ENOUGH FOR YOU
Introducing the 2022 Hero Xpulse 200
with revised engine mapping, top speed, ABS, digital dash
and turn-by-turn navigation.
Available at Hero dealers nationwide.
073 491 4718 - www.heromotorcycles.co.za
220 mm Ground Clearance - 190 mm Front Suspension Travel
10 Mono-shock settings - 14 Sensor Fuel Injection

Had you told us that it would be dragged off to Roof –
we probably would have sniggered at you. But it did –
and this is the more “Offroad” version of the bike.
The suspension, for us, is the clincher. It moves far
closer to the realms of true dirt bike than the standard
machine. And – it’s a lot of fun to ride.
It kinda reminds us of that first little four stroke we ever
road – just open wide and hold on tight.
Power delivery is not mind blowing – but it had enough
power to clamber up and down the rocks with very
little input – especially with the bigger sprocket.
With the bigger sprocket, we saw just on 85KPH, but
in standard trim, she runs happily at the 110KPH mark.
They tell us that the ‘22 models run to 125km/h thanks
to revised mapping and max out at around 132km/h.
The adjustable suspension up front is pretty cool!
We played with the clickers and you can feel
the differences as you go. It also raises the bike
significantly and that makes a huge difference when
you want to ride the more techy stuff.
The brakes feel just fine for a bike like this, disc system
front and rear.
Conclusions:
We like the standard bike, we like this one too. The
guys from Hero set out to prove that the bike could do
Roof – and it did just that.
A happy bunch after finishing the Iron Roof.
For those of you sniggering about the fact that it was
“only” the iron class – chuck in copious quantities of
snotty mud and rain with lots of rocks in between… go
and try it next year – you’ll see.
Like Alfie Cox always says – it’s not a haircut!
The standard bike is R42999.00
The Fully loaded XPulse 200 rally with the full Rally kit
and Akarapovic pipe – R59999.00
www.heromotorcycles.co.za

Triumph Unveils
Five New Tiger
1200 Models.
A lighter, more powerful, and capable Tiger 1200.
Warning shots fired!
Here’s what caught our attention:
25 (Yes twenty five) kilo’s lighter. New Cross plane engine. 21
inch front wheel.
Triumph is after the lucrative big ADV market and they have
taken a shot over the Bows of all the big players with this
one…
Triumph’s new Tiger 1200 is on the way. Actually, two families
of Tiger 1200 models are coming. Triumph says that
the 2022 Tiger 1200 has been thoroughly revamped and is
its lightest, most powerful, and capable big Tiger yet. And
the new bikes have more of just about everything except
weight. The changes are so significant that from the outside,
it seems there’s very little of the earlier version’s DNA in the
new Tiger 1200s. They look more like shaft driven 900 Tigers
on steroids.
For 2022, Triumph has broken the Tiger 1200 into a “GT”
family and a “Rally” family.
The GT family comes in three versions: Tiger 1200 GT, Tiger
1200 GT Pro, and Tiger 1200 GT Explorer. GT versions have
19-inch front and 18-inch cast-aluminum wheels. Think of
this group of machines as more road and travel-oriented.
The “Rally” family of bikes are for the more hard core off-the
–beaten track army.

There are two versions of these machines, the Rally Pro and the
Rally Explorer. Both versions have a 21-inch front and 18-inch
rear tubeless spoked wheelset.
All Tiger 1200s carry a new 1160 cc triple-cylinder engine making
a claimed 148 hp (150 ps) and 96 lb-ft (130 nm) of torque @
7,000 rpm. According to Triumph, that equates to about 9 more
(hp and ps) than the previous Tiger 1200 and more than (14 hp
and ps) than the closest shaft drive competition.
And there are so many new things in the Tiger 1200 family to talk
about.
• New T-Plane triple crank engine making more power:
148 horsepower (150 ps) – that’s 9 more than
the previous generation
• More peak torque: 96 lb-ft @ 7,000 rpm (130 nm).
• Improved acceleration as a result of increased power
and reduced weight
• A frame that’s almost five and a half kilogrammes lighter
than its predecessor.
• The Overall weight is reduced by 25 kg’s from the
previous Tiger.
• New Tri-link design swingarm
• New twin radiator design for improved cooling and a
more forward engine placement
• Two fuel tank capacities: 20 litres and 30 litres for
extended range.
• Showa semi-active suspension technology that auto
matically adjusts preload and allows the rider to adjust
front and rear damping electronically.
• Top shelf Brembo Stylema calipers at both front and
rear.
• Improved ergos with narrower waist for a better riding
position, wider handlebars, taller handlebars (Explorer
version), adjustable seat height, and one hand adjust
able windscreen.
• All Tiger 1200s have underseat storage and a USB
charging port.
Not all Tiger 1200 models weigh the same. As you add more fuel
and accessories, weight increases. The extended range Explorer
models add 10 more liters of fuel. That extra fuel will weigh in at
about an extra 10 kilogrammes. As a result, Triumph claims the
following wet weights for each model (with 90% fuel):
In kilogrammes, the weights are:
GT = 239 KG’s
GT-Pro = 245 KG’s
GT-Explorer = 255kg’s
Rally Pro = 249KG’s
Rally Explorer = 260Kg’s
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Bike protection.
Triumph has added several protective features. All models have
handguards as standard. In addition, there’s an aluminum skid
guard on the GT Pro and GT Explorer, while the Rally Pro and
Rally Explorer get an aluminum sump guard. If you are wondering,
the difference between the guards is size, with the sump
guard the significantly larger of the two.
The GT Explorer and both Rally variants also get engine protection
bars, while the Rally Explorer adds fuel tank protection bars.
The Tiger comes with a new technology package.
• Cornering traction contro.l
• New TFT instrument panel including “My Triumph” con
nectivity system (phone, music, navigation, and GoPro
control).
• All LED lighting with DRL.
• Lean sensitive “adaptive cornering lights” and LED
auxiliary lights (except GT).
• Advanced riding modes that include Rain, Road, and
Sport. The GT Pro and GT Explorer add an off-road
mode and a rider selectable mode. The Rally and Rally
Explorer add an Off-Road Pro mode.

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• Triumph Shift Assist which permits up
ward and downward gear changes with
out using the clutch lever.
• Electronic hill hold (except GT)
• Electronic cruise control (standard on all
but Tiger GT)
• Blindspot radar (standard on Explorer
models).
Completely new is the Triumph Blind Spot Radar
System. It is standard on the Tiger GT Explorer
and Rally Explorer models. The system was
developed in partnership with Continental and
offers two safety features; Blind Spot Assist and
Lane Change assist. Each uses a rear-facing
radar to let the rider know that another vehicle
is in their blind spot or provide a warning if the
rider indicates a lane change and a vehicle is
approaching.
Clearly, Triumph has spent a lot of time
redesigning its biggest adventure bike. At
least from the number of changes, it looks like
Triumph really wants to up its large displacement
adventure bike game.
We can’t wait to ride it. Like we said – shots fired!
Triumph is hungry for big ADV market share. It
looks like they have done lots of homework on
this one…
www.triumph-motorcycles.co.za
Warranty and maintenance
Each Tiger 1200 comes standard with a 3-year
unlimited mileage warranty with an option to
extend it (pricing and term not yet available).
The service level has also been moved up to
10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months.

MotoCheapie
Motocheapie the greatest racing ever to hit The Cape!
This is a 4-hour off-road endurance race for motorbikes
125cc & under costing less than 5K - “Keep It Cheap!”
This was the third event hosted for 2021, with the first one
drawing only 18 entries while the latest had nearly 30.
Keep It Cheap and Just ‘Cos She’s Smokin’ Don’t Mean She’s
Broken!
After having raced semi-professionally at Killarney Raceway
and being a lover of motor sport in general, Andrew Liebenberg
became concerned about how the excitement of racing was
not really accessible to everyone, with the costs associated
becoming prohibitively high.
After chatting with mates round a braai or two the concept
for the ‘Motocheapie’ was born, along with some inspiration
from similar overseas events. Although many were asking who
would want to race cheap bikes, Andrew decided to go ahead
as he realized that not everyone could afford a pro set-up and
that that was all that many could afford.
Overseas the cc cap is 100cc whereas the Motocheapie is
capped at 125cc - like many entry level bikes.
Bikes are 125cc or less and cost a maximum of R5000. After
having raced the Killarney 8 hour endurance races many times,
Andrew decided that the Motocheapie should be a four hour
endurance race with teams of four riders per bike entry, normal
pits set-up and refuelling as per more formal race events.
There are 4 classes on the day -
• Try Hard – any scrambler based chassis {XR 125 etc};
• Pit Bikes – 100cc, 110cc or 125cc pitties;
• Roadies - any road-based chassis (delivery bikes –
CG125 etc.);
• Moped Mayhem – any fully automatic, usually a
scooter, which is allowed up to 150cc due to their limited
suspension.
Sponsors have also come on board, notably Trac Mac Bellville,
Leatt South Africa and Lucky Dice Coffee from Stellenbosch
who have been on board since the beginning.
The intention is to run another series of 3 race events next year
with a live championship.
Getting their name on the floating trophy as winners overall is
great, the main prize is the Gees.
The intention is that the Gees Trophy is then passed on or
donated to help get another team, who might be struggling at
present, out on the track for the following event.
While in the first flush of planning and prepping, Andrew
approached a number of venues to host the event and Dirt &
Dust came on board. Jean and Ella were prepared to take a
chance on Andrew and his event, for which he is very grateful.
Andrew and team are looking forward to this initiative going
from strength to strength into next year.
Looks like great fun. Maybe you’ll see a Dirt And Trail magazine
team there next year.
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By Cronjé Bruwer
A trip through
Ethiopia...
People keep asking me, which country on our trip was
outstanding to us? My honest and unequivocal answer is and
always will be Ethiopia!, the Simien mountains and history is
outstanding. The Simien Mountains, in northern Ethiopia, north
east of Gondar in Amhara region, are part of the Ethiopian
Highlands. They are a World Heritage Site and include the
Simien Mountains National Park. The mountains consist of
plateaus separated by valleys and rising to pinnacles, Ras
Dashen, also known as Ras Dejen, is the highest mountain
in Ethiopia and fourteenth highest peak in Africa. Located in
the Simien Mountains National Park in the Amhara Region, it
reaches an elevation of 4,550 meters
We entered Ethiopia at Moyale the border town. This town
is a conflict point between tribes due to grazing fields, this
border post is therefore closed from time to time. Chatting to
the locals, we also learned that the camel trade in the area
between Kenya and Ethiopia is a major contributing factor to
the violence in the area and the tension could be felt in the
town and as my mother would have said, “This is not the town
she would like to retire in”.
Once we crossed into Ethiopia petrol, or “benzene” as they
refer to it, became scarce and the quality of fuel is of a low
octane. We had to be careful to keep the revolutions of the
motorcycles outside the “ping” zone. See photo 1 at a filling
station, note the double tea strainers… which also gives you
some idea on the fuel quality. Although locals queue for days,
tourists always get to fill up first.
Southern Ethiopia is not as spectacular as the northern part,
but it is green with lush grazing fields, quite the opposite of
northern Kenya, which is a desert.
Photo 1
The roads are all shared by trucks, cars, motorcycles,
pedestrians, donkeys, goats, dogs and even chickens as
seen in photo 2. Be very careful not to cause damage or
harm to animals, as an exorbitant price will have to be paid
as recompense for the animal, there is also very strict laws
on vehicles causing harm to pedestrians. We took the road
via Arba Minch and not the direct route to Addis Ababa, this
was a very scenic route, “Arba Minch” means “40 Springs”
the name was originated from the presence of more than 40
springs, so you can really just imagine the natural beauty in the
area. The guys were getting thirsty and stop at a “waterhole”
was in order. We stayed over in Arba Minch on the shore of
lake Abaya. Lake Abaya is a lake in the Southern Nations,
Nationalities, and Peoples’ Region of Ethiopia. It is located in
the Main Ethiopian Rift, east of the Guge Mountains. The town
of Arba Minch lies on its southwestern shore, and the southern
shores are part of the Nechisar National Park. Just to the south
is Lake Chamo.
The road from Awassa to Addis was under construction, which
was challenging as there are no detour roads and you have to
go between construction vehicles on whatever part of road is
available. Sometimes you would find yourself in the oncoming
lane but it really does not matter the Ethiopian driver are
surprisingly courteous.
The taxis in Ethiopia are something to experience, not only
is the inside filled to capacity but approximately 4 to 5
passengers sit on the roof. I unfortunately did not manage to
get any photos of it but can be viewed on my YouTube videos.
Photo 6 indicate how we prepare coffee along the road.
Addis Ababa is a large and well organized city, traffic however
is horrendous, see photo 7
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in both the nature and culture. Photo 8 was taken
in the highlands near Debre Sina, It was the site of
the first Holy Communion prepared in the Eritrean
Orthodox Church, by the 4th-century bishop Aba
Salama. It is one of the oldest monasteries in Africa
and the world, because probably built in the third
century. The monastery is the site of a pilgrimage
by Eritrean Orthodox believers each year in June.
The pilgrimage centers on a church above the
village where a vision of Mary was said to have been
seen by shepherd girls beneath a large boulder.
The church is built adjacent to and over the rock
where the vision was seen. The pilgrimage includes
thousands of ordinary Eritrean believers camping
for one night in the village of Debra Sina, singing,
drumming, chanting and celebrating Mary. Photos
10 and 11 were taken in Shewa Robit where we
overnighted.
Photo 2
Donkeys with a cart form a popular mode of
transport in Ethiopia, can you spot the Donkey Photo 6 Photo 8
in photo 12? The local population have not seen
adventure motorcycles and where we stopped we
draw a large crowd as seen in photo 13.
Lalibela is a town in the Amhara region of northern
Ethiopia. It’s known for its distinctive rock-cut
churches dating from the 12th and 13th centuries,
which are pilgrimage sites for Coptic Christians.
Carved out of rock, the subterranean monoliths
include huge Bete Medhane Alem, and crossshaped
Bete Giyorgis. Many are joined by tunnels
and trenches, and some have carved bas-reliefs
and colored frescoes inside .We were fortunate
enough to overnight her and this area is a must see
attraction.
Photo 10
Jaco Ordering food off the wall menu.
We left Lalibela via Sokota to Mekele that would
have been a 4 hour drive on a brand new road build
by the Chinese. Unfortunately the information given
to us by the locals was not exactly correct and a
part of the road was still under construction. We
ran into a stretch of road which was very wet and
muddy and got stuck at night for many, many long
and frustrating hours. The 4 hour journey turned into
a 15 hour journey and only arrived in Mekele at 3h00
the next morning… “Welcome to Africa”, or as Uwe
Scmidt would say “Africa is not for sissies”. Photo
21 show us buying petrol on the black market.
Jacques indicate that this stretch of road is like
doing 10 Sani passes in one.
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K’uylo, not a huge amount is really known about this
area and we also weren’t able to glean anything of
substance from the world wide web.
Aksum is a historically rich town and worth a visit.
there is a church, built over the original church,
where the Ethiopians believe the Ark of the
Covenant is kept. Ordering food, was a challenge
because of the language barrier, but with enough
gesticulating and charades we managed to get
quite a tasty meal for not a lot of money and
everybody did seem to enjoy the game.
The Simien mountains is breathtaking, like our
Drakensberg but just more, much… much more and
very majestic.
As we headed towards Sudan the terrain started
becoming dryer and the scenery more arid… but
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more fun this year thanks to the torrential rainfall that hit the area. But the
ride is merely a sidebar for the main event…
The Sunfields home is a place of safety for people with Mental and physical
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It’s a massive fundraising drive for the home with bakkie loads of goods
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into the home thanks to a very generous bunch of motorcycle enthusiasts.
This year was made especially special when the guys from Roost racing
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Ron Bailey who was an ardent supporter of the event.
Thanks guys!
It’s amazing that in hard times like these people are still so generous. Thank
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Chestnut Hill
MX Track
We recently put the new YFZ450F
through its paces at the Chestnut MX
track - which, thanks to much investment
from the guys from Ridgeway Racebar
is undergoing much revamping and fine
tuning. It’s always been a lekker venue.
Securely fenced in, lots of parking and
shady trees.
We thought we’d get all fancy and we
even took along a drone to shoot the
guys and the track. That was until the Yamaha
we were riding jumped a bit higher
than the drone expected and crashed it
stukkend!
Anyway - luckily we could pull a pic off
Google earth to give you an idea of what
the 1.1 KM track is like - and we asked
our testers what they thought of the ride.
Senior MX man Garrick Pretorius is the
man in charge at the venue - and its cool
to have such an experienced motocross
man prepping and making sure that
things are perfect.
Theres also a cool little junior track that
winds its way through the trees.
Focus for now is on the track itself - lots
of ripping and prepping, but there will
soon be a full restaurant and some log
cabins so that families can sleep over.
Noice!
If we know the Ridgeway guys, it will be
sooner rather than later...
The track is on the R515 between Bapsfontein
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Our regular tester Mike Wessels shares
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I arrived early at the track to give it a
walk around since it was my first time at
the venue.
The track is amazing and they clearly put
a lot of work into it and it shows. Its busy
with lots of jumps and turns - but its all
safe!
All the lips are smooth , no ruts in the
take offs and landings are big with plenty
room for error if you go long you safe and
if you case it’s mild and doesn’t buck you
to flat while seeing your life flash before
your eyes which is great.
I’m definitely going back there for more,
it’s a nice lay out and the traction after
rain is amazing so should expect some
good dust free riding with the amount of
rain we’ve been having.
Awesome track, affordable safe and
secure parking and staff is so friendly.
St John Von Willich:
I love the new layout, more flow, I love
the changes Its a bit faster and the jumps
are just on point!
Justin Boniface shares his thoughts on
the new layout:
Chestnut Hill Motocross Park was one
of the first mx tracks I went to when I
started riding in 2009 and I’m so happy
that my local track has actually become
a fully prepped race track now .
I can clearly remember rocking up in
2009 and staring at the jumps just
thinking “WHOA! these jumps are huge!”.
I was determined to clear every single
jump on the track and I proceeded to go
there every weekend until I could clear
everything. The famous “Power line”
jump was almost every riders nemesis
in the beginning until the rider got used
to clipping fourth gear out of the corner
and just committing. I always remember
Charl van Rooy, the original owner of the
premises, walking up to every rider and
personally greeting them, I’m sure Charl
would feel at ease knowing that Garrick
Pretorius (Premises Manager) has taken
on this tradition.
Chestnut Hill has always been known for
its super dry, hard pack layout but Grant
and his team have put in massive effort
change this and get water to the track.
The layout has just about been completely
changed, make no mistake you
still get a slight shock under the power
lines if you touch your levers.
The new layout has so much flow and
allows a rider to really carry momentum.
Unbelievably, Chestnut Hill Motocross
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which I applaud the team.
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Whats happening in The Cape?
MAKADAS XC RALLY 2021
The Makadas train which ran between
Touws River and Ladismith was an
integral part of the history and life
of the Little Karoo. After over 50km
of the line was destroyed during the
500 year flood at Laingsburg on 25
January 1981, the train line and the
service it provided, which had been an
important part of the life of Ladismith
for 56 years, came to an end and
the line and its support structures
(stations, sidings, water towers) fell
into disrepair and faded into history.
The original loco, with her nameplate
of “Makadas” had also stood at the
entrance to Ladismith for some years
before she was moved away. For those
whose lives are lived close to the sites of
these events, the Makadas train, the train
line and its memory needed revival in the
present day.
The Van der Vyver family are enthusiastic
off-road and endurance riders and are
members of a local riding group, the
Klein Karoo Dirt Club, and have ridden
the trails, roads and mountains in the
area their whole lives. In 2019 the
brothers took part in the Cape Cross
Country Tankwa Rally. After riding the
event again in 2020, Izak decided to
have a similar event in Ladismith. Clive
Crouse from Cape Cross Country was
approached to assist with the planning
of the rally. Izak wanted to use the event
as a way to market Ladismith to the
riding community and to get the local
community on board to provide services
and to assist with the logistics.

Clive also insisted that the route also be ridable
for quads as this would allow more people to take
part and enjoy the Little Karoo as the two-wheelers
did. The organizers were hoping for about 20
entries and were bowled over with the response –
over 50 riders entered and took part in the event.
The route was laid out and crossed 38 farms
around Ladismith, for each of which permission
had to be obtained as the farmers needed to know
that their land would be respected. As a result of
this effort the competitors were able to enjoy an
exciting variety of terrain which included vineyards,
orchards, stock farms, game farms, scenic
mountain trails and river beds.
Although Ladismith and the Little Karoo have
been plagued with extremely low rainfall in the
past years, this was not true just prior to the
Makadas. Izak and his route layers, even up to
the Thursday before the event, had to continually
make adjustments as the area saw some really
good rains (up to 100mm in some places) over
the month leading up to the rally, and previously
planned sections had to be re-routed as there
were now full dams and large mud sections which
had appeared as if from nowhere.
The organisers used a similar format to the Tankwa
X Country Rally with GPS navigation. Competitors
were issued their routes which were loaded onto
their GPS units the evening before when everyone
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The grandeur and splendour of the end of season prize giving
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Colosseum Reale in Roodeplaat played host to the gala
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The top riders across all junior, quad and senior motorcycle
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with the most wins for the season. This was a bitter sweet
event as Hammon had already announced his retirement from
Quad racing to venture into the polarising world of Triathlon
racing.
Mark Henderson from HRP was on hand to assure everyone
that 2022 was in good hands as he, and Dunlop would once
again, be backing the GXCC for next season.
Henderson Racing Products also handed out prizes to the top
performing Dunlop riders and the juniors, especially loved the
goody bags from ‘Uncle Mark’.
The GXCC is one of the biggest racing series in SA and with
the promise of new venues and even better racing for the new
year it’s definitely looking like a promising new year.
The season starts early with the first event scheduled for the
5th of February with the venue to be announced closer to the
time.
Mark Henderson and the junior Dunlop
racers.
The 2021 GXCC Dunlop Champions Warrick van Schalkwyk
MASTERS, Wade Blaauw SENIORS, Ian Rall OR2, Mike Pentecost
OR1
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TRACK DAY
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Christiaan Ferriera most improved Craig Alcock most improved
pro am champ.
quad rider.
senior motorcycle rider.
MORE 62°
PERFORMANCE
SPORTMAX
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GPR-300
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FEATURES & B ENEFITS
GRIP
• This purpose-built track-day tire achieves lean angles up to 62 degrees*.
• The Sportmax Q4 is DOT-approved for street-legal use.
62 LEAN
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WEAR
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Ian MORE
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ANGLE
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pressures, eliminating the need Jaden for chassis Els or electronic 65 champ adjustments. with
Or2 pro champ.
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maximum grip.
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20% MORE
• Jointless Tread (JLT) technology uses a continuously wound strip compound
STREET
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WHERE
WEAR
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SPORTMAX Q4
sidewalls for exceptional cornering performance, braking stability and feel.
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320
330
340
350
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20
30
40
50
60
120
70
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100
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champ.
• Made in the U.S.A.
Kawasaki first second and fifth -
Dart, Pentecost, Alcock.
Keenan Hammon and CD Goosen
Q1 and Q2 champs quads.
• The Q4 is available through all Dunlop retailers, as well as race distributors.
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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RADIAL SPORT TIRES RACE TRACK STREET SPORT
Sportmax Q4
Sportmax Q3+
Mackenzie Bam right most
Sportmax GPR-300
improved junior rider.
Sportmax Roadsmart III
Mike Pentecost OR1 Pro
champ with wife Jamie-Lee.
PERFORMANCE
TOURING
The Franchise Co CIT.
DunlopMotorcycleTires.com
*As tested by Dunlop on a 2017 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 RR on a closed track at Barber Motorsports Park.
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Dunlop Motorcycle Tires.
©2018 Dunlop Motorcycle Tires.
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TRACK DAY
CLEANS UP AGAIN!
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0
THE MATH
GXCC OR1, OR2, SENIORS & MASTERS CHAMPIONS!
62°
SPORTMAX SPORTMAX
310
DURABILITY THAT MATCHES PERFORMANCE
320
330
340
350
MORE PERFORMANCE
GPR-300
More than 80% of the Q3+ Performance touring tyre Great Handling at an
has been redesigned
that not only lasts longer,
affordable price.
+
compared to the Q3
but performs at higher
20% MORE
levels
Mike Pentecost OR1 Champion
LESS TIRE LIFE =
Offers a balance of
FEATURES Ian Rall & BOR2 ENEFITS Champion
GRIP
PEPSON PLASTIC, using DUNLOP MX33, AT81, MCA RACE Team, using DUNLOP MX33, AT81,
• This purpose-built
MX53 and DUNLOP 21
MX53 track-day and DUNLOP tire achieves 21 lean & angles 18 up to 62 degrees*.
& 18 competition mousses
• The Sportmax Q4 competition is DOT-approved mousses for street-legal use.
in the wet
WEAR
• The user-friendly Q4 does not require tire warmers, and runs at street
pressures, eliminating the need for chassis or electronic adjustments.
dry
LEGALTRACK DAY
SPORTMAX Q4
MORE
PERFORMANCE
20% MORE
LIFE
Wade Blaauw Seniors Champion
ROOST KTM Race Team, using DUNLOP MX33,
AT81 and DUNLOP 21 & 18
competition mousses
MORE
• Rear tire compound contains carbon black like Dunlop’s racing slicks for
to optimize stability, flex, and grip across the rear tread profile.
WHERE WEAR
DON’T BE LEFT BEHIND. MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR 2022!
Sportmax Q4
Sportmax Q3+
Sportmax GPR-300
Sportmax Roadsmart III
DunlopMotorcycleTires.com
*As tested by Dunlop on a 2017 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 RR on a closed track at Barber Motorsports Park.
@RideDunlop DunlopMotorcycleTires.com. ©2017 DUNLOPTYRESSA
Dunlop Motorcycle Tires.
10
20
30
40
maximum grip.
conditions with
LONGER
• Jointless Tread (JLT) technology uses a continuously wound strip compound
• 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.
RADIAL SPORT TIRES RACE TRACK STREET SPORT
50
60
120
70
80
110
90
100
62° LEAN ANGLE. STREET LEGAL. .
62 LEAN
ANGLE
STREET
2021 GXCC CHAMPIONS
• The Q4 is available through all Dunlop retailers, as well as race distributors.
Warrick van Schalkwyk Masters Champion
ROOST KTM Race Team, using DUNLOP MX33,
Size Load/Speed Part Number
Sportmax Q4 Front 120/70ZR17 (58W) 45233176
Sportmax Q4 Rear 180/55ZR17 (73W) 45233177
AT81 and DUNLOP 180/60ZR17 21 & 18 (75W) 45233131
competition 190/50ZR17 mousses (73W) 45233060
190/55ZR17 (75W) 45233074
200/55ZR17 (78W) 45233092
PERFORMANCE
TOURING
DUNLOP DOMINATION
©2018 Dunlop Motorcycle Tires.
DUNLOPTYRESSA
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