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Intro. Keeping the wheels turning...
JANUARY Edition 2022
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A young motorcyclist/ musician was
asked by a funeral director to play at a
graveside service for a homeless man.
He had no family or friends, so the
service was to be at a pauper’s
cemetery out in the sticks.
As he was not familiar with the
backwoods, and got lost.
Being a somewhat typical man, he
didn’t stop for directions.
He finally arrived an hour late and saw
the funeral guy had already gone and
the hearse was nowhere in sight.
There were only the diggers and crew
left and they were eating lunch.
The muso felt bad and apologized to
the men for being late.
He went to the side of the grave and
looked down and didn’t know what else
to do, so he started to play.
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The workers put down their lunches and
began to gather around. He played his
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He played like he’d never played before
for this homeless man. And as he
played “Amazing Grace”, the workers
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together.
When he finished, he packed up his
Accordion and started for the bike.
Though his head was hung low, his
heart was full.
As he climbed aboard and fastened his
helmet, he heard one of the workers
say, “I never seen anything like that
before, and I’ve been putting in septic
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and a lower seat height. Plus some huge technologic upgrades like throttle by wire, selectable
riding modes, new instruments, a new frame, upgraded bodywork, and standard ABS. At its
heart, the twin-cylinder engine produces a broad torque curve as well, making it a joy to ride.
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OXFORD F1 TAIL PACK
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A bit of luggage or storage space is always welcome on any
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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 ...
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feed your
curiosity
The only way to satisfy your hunger for adventure is to
feed it more! The new KTM 890 ADVENTURE is here and
primed with more power, more torque, and even more
control. Everything you need to devour more miles of travel
exploration. On or off the beaten track!
FIND OUT MORE AT WWW.KTM.COM
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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.

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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:
www.linexyamahalynnwood.co.za/

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Tuning Fork Acquires Rights to Distribute
Indian Motorcycles in South Africa.
This is good news because Indian is a great brand – and we
hope that this means more traction for the brand. Tuning
Fork (Pty) Ltd, trading as Yamaha Distributors South Africa,
is the new distributors of Indian Motorcycles in South Africa.
Since Yamaha discontinued the 1200 cc range, the addition
of Indian Motorcycles to the existing catalogue is an excellent
acquisition and will not interfere with the current Yamaha
offering.
The business promises to deliver premium service to, and
further engage with, existing and new Indian customers
through a broader network provided by three Yamaha
dealerships situated in Gauteng as well as increased marketing
and activation initiatives.
Along with prospects of additional dealerships opening in Cape
Town and Durban in the pipeline, Tuning Fork promises to
reach customers in the coastal regions.
Currently, Tuning Fork holds over R60 million worth of spare
parts as a commitment to motorcycle maintenance. The
investment is put in place to assure customers of reliable
service and consistent backup moving forward.
“We have ordered our first container of Indian Motorcycles,
which will be the first new models sold in South Africa in over
a year. We are also involved and invited to the Sapa Yopa rally
which, is an event driving awareness for our brands as well as
interaction with our stakeholders.”
Robin van Rensburg Managing Director of Tuning Fork (Pty)
Ltd.

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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”
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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
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
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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.
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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
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
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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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
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

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!.
SHIMWELLS ADVERT IN THE EAST RAND EXPRESS,
CHRISTMAS EVE 1921.
SHIMWELLS CYCLE WORKS, COMMISSIONER
STREET BOKSBURG WHEN OX WAGONS WERE THE
TRANSPORT OF THE DAY.
If you need anything for your Yamaha motorcycle, pop in and
see these guys at Unit 9, The Terminal, corner of Trichardts
Rd & Dr Vosloo Rd, Bartlett, Boksburg or give them a call on
011 362 2182.
SHIMWELLS ROYAL ENFIELD ADVERT IN THE SPRINGS AND
BRAKPAN ADVERTISER, CIRCA FRIDAY THE 14TH, 1939.
SHIMWELLS BUILDING ERECTED IN 1929 ON THE
CORNERS OF 2ND AVE AND 2ND STREET IN SPRINGS.
SHIMWELLS YAMAHA IN 2ND AVENUE, SPRINGS ON
THE 1ST OF NOVEMBER 1991 WHEN THE BOTHA
BROTHERS TOOK THE REIGNS.
Gertrude and Elizabeth, the two top spares
ladies in the motorcycle industry in SA.
SHIMWELLS BIKE SA ADVERT 1992.

More new bikes for ‘22:
Bringing sexy back…
Harleys New Sporties…

…
It’s time to meet the reborn Sportster. The longest-running
model in Harley-Davidson’s lineup has taken a sharp turn
towards sports performance, fueled by a 121-hp version
of the liquid-cooled Revolution Max V-Twin that we rode
in the new Adventure a few months ago, and a host of
modern electronics.
The Sportster family has been around since 1957, long
enough to spawn dozens of variants and, crucially,
offer a gateway to Harley-Davidson’s world as the most
affordable series of the lot.
Harley-Davidson decided to effectively reinvent the
Sportster by transforming it into a far sportier and more
powerful motorcycle, starting with fresh aggressive looks.
In this process, the new Sportster S became the second
model to employ the services of the Revolution Max 1250T
motor after the Pan America adventurer.
Turning to a liquid-cooled power unit is unavoidable
for any manufacturer who seeks sporty performance,
especially in the constrictive Euro-5 environment that
spelled the end of the previous generation’s Evolution 883
and 1200 motors in Europe. If Harley-Davidson wants to
bring back the Sport to the Sportster, a high-revving motor
such as the Revolution Max with its 9,500-rpm ceiling is
essential.
The engine comes with several changes designed for
more midrange torque. These include smaller valves and
ports,
a different combustion chamber shape and matching new
pistons, new velocity stacks, different camshaft profiles
and appropriate tuning of the Variable Valve Timing
system. According to Harley-Davidson, this adaptation
produces 121 hp at 7,500 rpm. This is considerably lower
than the Pan America’s 150 hp, yet is powerful enough to
label the new model as the “most potent Sportster ever” –
and is certainly more than sufficient for any naked bike.
As for the torque output, its peak value stands at 127
Nm (94 lb-ft) at just 6,000 rpm, gaining up to 10 percent
between 3,000 and 6,000 rpm over Pan America’s tuning.
The Sportster S is literally built around its V-Twin, as the
motor acts as the central pillar for three frame elements
that are bolted on its cases – a design selected mainly for
weight reduction.
Tipping the scales at 228 kg in running order, the new
Sportster displays a considerable advantage over previous
1200 cc models that would usually weigh around 250 kg’s.
In fact, the 2022 model comes up lighter despite carrying
a lot more electronic equipment, the liquid cooling system,
bigger brakes and a heftier front suspension.
It’s all about the sporty disposition that Harley-Davidson
claims for the new Sportster S ... or, as Harley-Davidson
vice president of styling and design Brad Richards puts it,
“This is a wolf in wolf’s clothing.”
We hope that Harley
SA gets in touch…

The 2022
Panigale V4
Ducati Fans around the world rejoice!
Ducati has not really shouted about it over the past few years, but they’ve
been making a deliberate effort to make their road bikes easier to ride. Even
as recently as 2018 when they unleashed the Panigale V4 on the world, their
shiny new superbike was all about big power and MotoGP tech, but you
needed much courage to ride it fast and unless you were a Ducati test rider,
or racer you are buggered!
It was tamed in 2020 and its table manners improved again in ’21, but for
’22 Ducati seems to have has taken its biggest, friendliest step.
They tell us that new aero, clever mapping, revised gearbox ratios, refined
rider aids, chassis upgrades and new ergonomics are all designed to make
the new Panigale V4 S friendlier on track. This should mean that not only
the pros can squeeze every ounce of the Ducati, it’s a superbike for normal
people too.
Its chassis remains unchanged, but lighter new slotted wings create
less drag but still produce the same 37kg of downforce at 300KPH. It’s
impossible to say how well they work in isolation, as much of the Ducati’s
superb anti-wheelie character also comes from clever mapping, electronic
wheelie control, the counter rotating crank and its 4mm higher swingarm
pivot (creating more anti squat), but they all combine to keep both wheels on
the ground under hard acceleration.
Suspension remains Öhlins semi active, but with new NPX 25/30 gas forks
with 5mm more travel (125mm) and lighter springs. They tell us that the
Panigale V4 is stabler, has more feel and is easier to place on track.
A new two-tone seat is flatter for more room to move around and the onelitre
bigger fuel tank (up to 17 litres) is more vertical and concave to let you
wedge your knees in for support under the force of hard braking.
The new shape also gives your outside arm more room when you’re hanging
off in a corner. Ducati says you can ride the Panigale V4 S for longer
without getting tired, but when braking, power is like hitting a brick wall and
acceleration just like a proper race bike.
There are now four power maps to choose from within four available riding
modes. ‘Low’ restricts power to 150bhp (like a Panigale V2) for the wet and
for the perfect and most manageable power delivery in the dry, ‘Medium’
and ‘High’ have full power and dedicated mapping in each gear – a first for a
road bike.
They add calmness to the Ducati, but there’s also ‘Full’ power mode for
those banshee moments. New dash graphics feature an easier to read
‘track’ display, derived from the Superleggera V4.
The engine is a MotoGP-inspired 1103cc 90-degree V4 desmo. It has a
counter rotating crank, twin pulse firing order. It gets a new oil pump and its
underslung tail pipes are 18% bigger (up from 35mm to 38mm) to reduce

ack pressure and increase power, releasing a
claimed 2bhp more at the crank.
Despite the huge power available, the new
mapping takes the sting out of it in the lower
gears. Extra slots on the sides and underneath
the bellypan draw out hot air from around the
motor to enen keep the quickshifter cool.
New 1st/2nd/6th gear ratios, mimic Ducati’s
WSB racer to peg back the Panigale’s
aggression out of slow corners and help it
along to a faster top speed. First is taller by
11.6%, so it’s easier to use lowest cog to
get the bike stopped for hairpins and help it
accelerate quicker on the way out.
With second gear lengthened by 5.6%, it’s
closer to first and third, which helps keep the
V4 on the boil as you quickshift gracefully
through the box. Sixth is 1.8% longer, which
Ducati says increases top speed by 3mph.
Parts and servicing aren’t cheap, but that’s to
be expected - this is no built down to a price
superbike, but an exquisitely built, beautifully
finished supersonic work of art….
Looks great! At your Ducati dealer soon.

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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...
MV Agusta Superveloce Ago Wins Most Beautiful
Bike Of EICMA 2021…
Just look at it!
Since 2005, Italian media outlet Motociclismo has held the Most
Beautiful Bike Of The Show contest at EICMA. Attendees and readers
vote on the contestants throughout the four-day show, with organizers
tallying the totals. This year, MV Agusta’s rare special-edition Superveloce
Ago took home top prize, leading a pack of all-new and heavily-updated
bikes.
The Superveloce Ago enjoyed a comfortable margin of victory in 2021
with 47.2 percent of the votes. The Aprilia Tuareg followed with only
19.4 percent while the Moto Morini X-Cape only collected 7.9 percent
of the ballots. The rest of the list consisted of the Honda NT1100,
Triumph Speed Twin, Kawasaki Z650RS, Benelli Leoncino 800 Trail,
Fantic 450 Rally, Royal Enfield 450, and SWM Six Days 500.
While the top ten contains 10 different manufacturers, another Italian-made
bike emerges as the winner. In the 16 years that Motociclismo
has hosted the competition, only Ducati and MV Agusta have
walked away with the Most Beautiful Bike title. MV won the first contest
in 2005 with the Brutale 910 R, regained the crown in 2007 with
the Brutale 1078RR, and racked up a third win with the F3 in 2010. In
2012, the Rivale 800 topped the bike beauty contest and the Brutale
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Fireblade gets more
midrange punch…
2022 Honda
CBR1000RR-R
When the latest iteration of the Honda Fireblade was
announced, needless to say it caused somewhat of a stir.
Not only was a major upgrade long overdue but what was
announced seemed somewhat un-Honda-ish.
Honda is famed for building reliable, sensible motorcycles
for the everyday person to enjoy. That’s why the company is
thriving.
The new Fireblade wasn’t any of those things. It was as though
Honda took Marc Marquez aside, asked him everything he
wanted in a road bike and then Honda built that. It was small,
light, powerful and aggressive, much like the little Spanish nip.
It was a Honda race bike with headlights.
That’s amazing on paper, and in real life it was as it said on the
box, but there were a few problems, especially where we ride.
Red Star Raceway is a grand facility but the track isn’t exactly
fast and flowing. And it’s thrust up into the sky, towering at a
highveld altitude of nearly a mile above sea-level. This is all a
problem for a race bike in standard trim.
The Fireblade was fast but only if the revs are kept in orbit,
made easier by the close-ratio gearbox. Except that at Red
Star, most of the corners are slow, so slow that the Fireblade
negotiated most of them in first gear, and below the powerband
threshold. Open the throttle and there’s a fair bit of
bogging before any power happens.

What the Fireblade needed was lower gearing or midrange.
Honda, who’s people are annoyingly good at listening, said it will
give us both.
For 2022, the rear sprocket grows by three teeth, lowering the
gearing for less top speed but more acceleration. Especially on
a racetrack.
The motor has been re-tuned with new intake ports, airbox,
funnels in the airbox and exhaust mid-section, all with midrange
power in mind. The electronics have seen some updates
promising better throttle feel and improved traction control.
Price and availability are still unknown.
Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP 30th Anniversary
Honda unveiled a stunning tribute to its most famous
motorcycle, with the 2022 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP
also coming in a limited-edition 30th Anniversary colour scheme.
Draped in the beautiful brushstroke tri-color of the original 1992
missile that redefined the superbike sector, the 30th Anniversary
version isn’t any different, mechanically speaking, to the 2022
CBR but, who cares when it looks this good?
Like the base Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP, the 30th
Anniversary will get updates to the traction control and ride-bywire
throttle, as well as a reduction in the final drive by going up
a sizeable three teeth on the rear sprocket to help the ’Blade
leap out of corners faster. There are also changes to the intake
ports, airbox and funnels, and a new exhaust.
The brakes get a new surface finish on the Nissin brake-caliper
pistons to improve braking performance and consistency in race
conditions, and there’s a new quickshifter. And… it’s flippen
gorgeous. We hope that a few make their way to SA.

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Supercharged Kawasaki H2 SX
gets radar and SPIN
The H2 range from Kawasaki is famously four-cylindered, famously 999cc
and famously supercharged. Now, its SX touring variant gets famous for
being the first Japanese motorcycle to feature the Bosch radar guidance
system, the same as that currently used on BMWs, KTMs and Ducati’s.
Except, where the others represent it as simply a box on the motorcycle’s
front, Kawasaki has given it some style.
The H2 SX stays at 999cc with a supercharger pushing a comfortable
200hp and sneezing delightfully every time the throttle is closed at high
revs, but now it has the option of adaptive cruise control that will base the
speed of the motorcycle on what is in front of it.
It will also be able to have blind spot sensors and emergency obstacle
avoidance systems.
Also new on the 2022 H2 SX is the SPIN entertainment system, whereby
the TFT screen mirrors what is shown on your cell phone, essentially
creating a supercharged Google Maps system.
And it will still look like an alien wanting to devour whole species, just now
with more sophistication.
Price and availability are still unknown.
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The Bimota KB4:
These days, Bimota is undergoing a revival. Long under-funded
and hampered by business missteps (not to mention difficulty
sourcing engines and other key components), Bimota is now
partly owned by Kawasaki, which means Team Green wants the
boutique sportbike brand to succeed. A couple of years ago, we
saw the Tesi H2 debut, mixing the supercharged Kawasaki H2
with Italian styling and weirdo chassis design. Now, we see a
more sensible bike (if you can say that with a straight face): The
KB4, with neo-retro clothes. There’s also the KB4 RC, which is
basically the same thing, with less neo-retro clothes (not exactly
a naked bike, but close).
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This is basically a Ninja 1000 in new clothes, with some cool
suspension changes and an innovative chassis. And, a radiator
tucked under the seat, leaving the bike’s front end looking very
tidy. In fact, the KB4 RC’s front end looks a lot like a vintage
superbike from the early 1980s, with oil cooler tucked away over
the four headers.
We doubt it will get here, but it sure looks mighty interesting…
Suzuki unveils new
Katana
with more gadgets and even more oomph.
Everyone loves the Katana. Fathers drift off wistfully
to the early Eighties when, if you straddled The
Sword, you were a god among men. Children of
Katana dreamers have heard every romantic tale
about this legendary machine, so the sight of one
automatically sets every happy gland on overdrive.
Everyone loves the Katana, even the new one that is
more of a tribute than a revival. The original Katana
was the contemporary epitome of speed and
performance. The modern one is a great bike that
looks a lot like the original.
And, yet, everyone loves the Katana. The modern
go at it is nothing more than a GSX-S1000S with
a fancy wardrobe. And yet, we love it. The Suzuki
GSX-S1000S is a great motorcycle – combine
enough sporting credentials with a generous dollop
of touring goodness, and you have a marvellous
all-rounder.
And now you have a marvellous all-rounder that
looks cool and, therefore, feels cool. Everyone loves
the Katana.
And now it’s even cooler.
Essentially, what Suzuki has done, is dressed the
newer GSX-S1000 in its cool clothes. The motor,
still based on that from the hardy 2005 GSX-R1000,
has received a new airbox, camshafts, valve springs
and exhaust. All this increases the midrange
substantially and chucks another three horsepower
on the peak of the dyno graph, bringing the tally up
to 150hp.
The new model also gets a ride-by-wire throttle
meaning a host of electronics and improved throttle
feel.
There are two new colour schemes – dark matt blue
and dark grey. Both are simply fabulous.
Price and availability are yet to be determined.

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More goodness for
the 2022 KTM Super
Duke GT
This seems a little tame for KTM. Its press release
for the previous Super Duke GT had a rider and
pillion going around a corner with their knees on the
ground. Maybe that breaks COVID rules, or COVID
bones.
That 1301cc V-twin – now Euro5 compliant –
delivers 175hp and an earth shifting 141Nm of
torque. Maybe KTM couldn’t find a volunteer to
go pillion.
Making the ride comfier, the suspension has
been upgraded to WP APEX goods that are semiactive,
controlled via the new TFT dash and new
switches on the handlebars. More so, the GT’s dash
has a new navigation system called Turn-by-turn
PLUS that does not require a cell phone connection.
The navigation commands are communicated via
the TFT dash, like the navigation systems the car
industry has had for more than a decade.
Going back to the chassis, the wheels have been
stolen directly from the Super Duke’s production
line, saving one kilogram per wheel in crucial unsprung
weight.
The fuel load is 23kg, more than most sane people
can handle between pitstops.
The only thing that appears to be missing is
the radar-guided cruise control from the Super
Adventure S. Although, looking at the fact that the
entire front end of this motorcycle is made of KTM’s
designer headlight, fitting the radar sensor in might
be problematic. And we have more to look forward
to on the next model.
Price and availability are yet to be determined.

2022 Moto Guzzi
V100 Mandello:
For 2022, Moto Guzzi has announced
its all-new V100 Mandello, the new
platform emphasizing a comfortable,
two-person travel in a sporty and
technologically advanced package.
The V100 Mandello is the first
motorcycle to offer adaptive
aerodynamics. This system will
automatically adjust the position of
side deflectors depending on speed
and selected riding mode. The bike’s
top fairing can also be electronically
adjusted. The fully raised deflectors
reduce air pressure on the rider by
22 percent, offering a level of air
protection comparable to less sporty
touring models. Cool stuff this!
Other electronics include the six-axis
IMU platform, cornering ABS, semiactive
suspension, quickshifter, and
cruise control powered by the Marelli
11MP ECU. Up front you’ll find a
five-inch color TFT instrumentation
complete with full LED lighting with a
Daytime Running Light, and cornering
lights that illuminate the corner when
leaning.
The 1042cc liquid-cooled motor is
103mm shorter than the V85 TT small
block and uses a double overhead
camshaft layout with finger followers
and four valves per cylinder. It also
uses a wet sump lubrication system
and a hydraulically controlled wet
clutch. The motor pumps out 115
horsepower with 77 lb-ft of torque,
90 percent of it available at 3500 rpm
and the limiter set at 9500 rpm.
A steel tube frame with a 58.5-
inch wheelbase is paired with a
shaft-drive single-sided swingarm,
which eliminated the need for rearsuspension
linkage.
Four ride modes come standard on
the V100 Mandello: Travel, Sport, Rain
and Road. Each of these manages
three different engine mappings, four
levels of traction control, three levels
of engine braking and the Öhlins
Smart EC 2.0 semi-active suspension
on the “more comprehensive” model.
This version includes Öhlins semiactive
suspension as standard,
quickshifter, heated grips and the
Moto Guzzi MIA multimedia platform.
No official word from Moto Guzzi on
price and availability in SA.

2022 Yamaha MT-10
and MT-10 SP:
Yamaha has debuted a heavily revised MT-10.
Focusing on the base model MT-10, the motor is the CP4
unit derived from the 2022 Yamaha YZF-R1 but features
steel conrods and a new exhaust for better mid-range
torque compared to the superbike’s needs for top-end
power. The European models, which is what we get, will
come with a claimed 163 hp and 82 lb-ft of torque.
The now Euro-5-compliant motor sits in the same Deltabox
chassis as previously, and particular attention has
been paid to the sound the rider will hear via acoustic
tuning of the intake system via different length intake
tubes as well as “acoustic amplifier grilles” on the gas
tank that direct the sound to the rider.
The MT gets a new face that features twin-eye mono-focus
LED headlights and LED position lights situated
above the headlights.
The electronics are all new and mimic those found in
the R1. A six-axis IMU is fitted and monitors the traction,
slide, lift (wheelie), and brake control (BC) systems,
and there are three different stages for engine-braking
control as well. You can also adjust all these modes
independently of each other via the Yamaha Ride Control
feature by way of four different riding modes.
The brakes get a new Brembo radial master cylinder, and
the suspension is conventionally adjusted 43mm KYB
forks up front and a KYB monoshock, both fully adjustable.
Looking at the MT-10 SP, the main difference is the Öhlins
fork and shock that feature semi-active adjustment,
like the R1M. The system offers six modes (three auto
and three manual), with adjustment done via the dash.
The SP also gets a lower fairing and steel braided brake
lines.
No news on arrival times or costing in SA.

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XSR900:
Remember the Yamaha France Sonauto
Gauloises YZR500s that Christian Sarron
rode against Lawson, Rainey and Gardner?
One of the most recognizable and
iconic designs of the 1980s has now been
revived in the 2022 Yamaha XSR900,
which is essentially an MT-09 in very
fancy dress.
The MT-09 got a ground-up redesign for
2021 and the mechanical attributes have
made it into the XSR. That means the
MT’s new 890cc inline triple motor and
aluminum chassis have been used, as
have the 41 mm KYB fork and shock.
Also, the XSR gets the full electronics
suite from the MT which includes the
six-axis IMU that mitigates lean sensitive
Traction Control System, Slide Control
System (SCS), front wheel Lift Control
System (LIF) and Brake Control (BC) System.
There’s also an up-and-down quickshifter
and cruise control as standard.
The styling has come in for a proper once
over as well. The XSR gets a reworked
fuel tank, a much deeper seat and new
colours in the black and red (Raven) or
the retro blue and gold (Legend Blue) of
Sarron’s 500. No news as to whether the
bike will be available locally.

2022 Aprilia RS
660 Limited
Edition:
Aprilia announced a new RS 660 Limited
Edition. 1500 special units each equipped
with a stars and stripes livery to celebrate a
dominant 2021 season in the MotoAmerica
Twins Cup championship. A badge located on
the fuel tank marks each of the limited-edition
machines.
The medium-sized Italian sport bike was unmatched
during the Twins Cup season, taking
10 wins out of a possible 13 races. To commemorate
this achievement, the new livery is
characterized with a stars and stripes graphic
inspired by the American flag.
The sporty personality of Aprilia RS 660 Limited
Edition is highlighted by the single-seat tail-fairing
cover, which eliminates the passenger seat
and enhances a sleek design. A passenger’s
seat comes with the bike, which is still approved
for two-person riding. The oversized top
fairing ensures greater protection against the
wind, both on the road and on the track, and
provided software lets you set up the quickshift
gearbox in an upside-down configuration.
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Suzuki's
Streetfighter
revisited.
The Katana 1000
With the new Suzuki Katana due shortly we decided to have one last look at the
current model, get reacquainted with it as we haven’t ridden for almost a year
now and just needed to remind ourselves what we liked and didn’t like. And to
be honest, it is one of those “Marmite” situations, you either love it or hate it. We
sent along the closest thing we have at the office to a Katana aficionado. Séan has
owned three of the original Katana’s in his life and has some quite definite opinions
on the new rendition.
Yeah, this bike is significantly different to the original Katana’s that I rode back in the
eighties and nineties but that is to be expected with the advancements in technology. I
really loved those bikes and regularly kick my own arse for ever selling them, especially
when I see the prices they are selling for these days. So, needless to say I was quite
excited when I heard that Suzuki was reviving the model.
Let’s get down to the looks. The traditional Katana lines make my heart flutter, the short
aggressive little butt is super sexy, especially on top of that chunky rear wheel. Dumping
the mudguard, registration plate holder and etc and replacing it with a cool tail tidy from
the likes of Trickbitz is a must. The new black paint is gorgeous, the overall look of the
bike really attracts attention. On our way back through Krugersdorp guys were hanging
over each other out of their bakkies to try and get a better look at this beauty, one or
two ‘Ooms’, (probably my age… ), hung out their Hilux’s going, “My F@k! is dit die nuwe
Katana?!”. It really is a special looking machine.
The original Katana was based on the biggest, meanest, fastest bike Suzuki had to offer
back then, the GSX1100. It was their first foray into the world of superbikes, long, sleek
and low. You snuggled into the seat behind the fuel tank and reached forward over said
tank to grab the low down clip on bars, peered over the top of the really quite small
clocks for the era while tucking your legs slightly backwards onto the rear sets. The
Katana’s of old made you feel special, like a racer, raw power and very little in the way of
any rider aids, just anti-dive forks. And that much has not really changed on the modern
day version, compared to other bikes on the market the offering of gadgets on the current
Katana is really quite sparse. No quick-shifter, no auto-blip, no cruise control, minimal in
the way of rider modes, ABS and traction control and yesterdays LCD screen.
It is a true riders bike, no nannies to wipe your bum for you when you get it wrong, your
talent… or lack thereof is what really comes to the forefront. So, for an old Katana enthusiast
like myself that is a very big plus.
Now let’s have a little chat about the motor, I am told it is based on the K5 Gixxer thousand
and a thing of some beauty it is. Plenty of low down torque and mid-range power
that you can ride with a fair amount of civility day to day. A lot of the new generation bikes
are a little bit lack lustre low down in the rev range and suddenly explode into life when
you make them scream. The current Katana is strong off the line and roll on power low
down in any gear will make you smile. However, crank on the gas and get her revving and
all hell breaks loose, if you thought the Katana was quite lively down low, she becomes
quite the handful when you grab a handful which is a lot of fun… to a point.

The wheel base is quite short, the suspension is very firm, (even
for my 115kg’s), so she does get a little bit skittish on our less
than perfect, (read Bumpy), South African roads at anything over
200kmh, especially on the front end. Grit your teeth, hang on and
ride through it and you will see speeds around the 250kmh and
more, I backed out at 230kmh because my 2m bulk versus the
wind over the almost non-existent fairing and screen coupled
with the high handle bars was becoming a bit overwhelming.
The tank seems quite small and empties out quite rapidly with
enthusiastic riding, which this bike does lend itself to.
Normally bikes of this ilk either have really flat or straight bars
which gives them a bit more of an aggressive sitting position
making it easier to tackle the wind force on a naked or seminaked
bike at high speed but harsh on the lower back, shoulders
and wrist at slower speeds. The Katana designers seem to have
opted for the more comfortable commuter/tourer type sitting
position. Personally I would fit a set of lower aftermarket bars
to suit my riding style. The high bars that come as standard
fitment on the Katana do make it quite difficult to get correct
body position when tilting hard into corners at speed which in
turn messed with my cornering confidence. That being said, I
don’t think I am their target market at 2 metres tall and 115kg’s…
and judging by all the new bikes on the market… it would seem
that I, and the rest of my equally lanky kind, are nobodies target
market… sorry for you, you big boere seuns, you front rows of all
rugby teams, basketball players and so on… average is the new
‘Cool’.
Ergonomics, Hhmmm… Too small for the likes of me, but
everything is where you would expect to find it. The question
on all our lips is, “Was it necessary to make the seat out of a
solid square slab of concrete?”. Damn!, it gets really tough on
the gluteus maximus very quickly. The modes and the selection
buttons are very intuitive and easy to operate, even on the fly
and the great thing is that it remembers what mode you last rode
in when you switch the ignition back on.
The LCD screen is reasonably easy to read and not overly
cluttered with redundant information.
In the final analysis, it is a great bike that will tug at the nostalgic
heart strings and it will definitely stand out from the crowd and
attract a lot of “oohs” and “aahs” and “back in my day…”. If
you want something different from the run of the mill flat boxer
motored Adventure bikes out there, this is the bike for you.
Like we said – go and ride one – either you’ll really like it, or you
won’t.
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A special bike for a GP hero. Great tribute!

NC 750to
The Motul Roof Of Africa
Every time our friend Peter Schlüter from Hard Enduro World
comes over to SA to cover The Motul Roof Of Africa, we try
to shake him up a bike to use. This year Honda South Africa
loaned him the new NC750 DCT for his epic journey to Lesotho.
It was a cool plan because we’d only really ridden the bike at
the launch a few months ago. He shares his thoughts… and
you need to read it all in a German accent.
Pete says:
I love coming to South Africa to visit all of my Cousins! I don’t think that people realise just
how privileged you are when it comes to riding motorcycles, and I need to thank Honda
South Africa for always making me smile when I come here.
The last time I was here, they allowed me to use the Africa Twin, and I went to the launch
of the new 1100, so this year, I was happy to try something a little bit different. Kyle was
supposed to bring along the Dirt And Trail Magazine Africa Twin for the return trip, but
that’s another story…
I have ridden the Honda NC range before, but mostly for commuting at home, so I was
interested to see how the new DCT model handled a long journey like this.
It might look the same as the previous models, but it feels quite different, I can feel that
Honda has made some differences to the NC’s that I have ridden previously. It is more
comfortable with a bit more bottom end power than the previous models.
I found the bike really comfortable, typical Honda and there is nothing to complain about.
The saddle is wide and firm, the handlebars are well placed with controls all easy to use.
The screen is small, but effective. Even in the rain, the wind is pushed over the riders head.
The digital display is large and even in the bright sunshine is easy to read. It actually
displays so much information, everything from split trips, to average speeds, time, fuel
economy, range… who knows what else? It’s excellent and very simple.

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I really like the storage compartment where the fuel tank
is normally found. There is enough space to store some
luggage like a camera, spare jacket and in my case, my
backpack with documents and some spare clothing and
electronic equipment. Although my adventure helmet did
not fit, the guys tell me that smaller road helmets can be
stored in this boot. I noticed that the fuel attendants always
looked confused and then smile when I showed them that
the fuel cap is actually at the back of the bike. Incidentally,
the key pops either the front boot or the rear seat, it’s really
simple, even with gloves on.
I tried the riding modes, the only one to really use is
standard mode even on a long trip like this. Sport mode
does give the little 750 a bit more pep, but, to me it’s
not really that noticeable. Rain mode is a big help on the
slippery, wet roads. It smooths the bike out and just makes
it easier when the conditions get more interesting. We did
travel on some really slippery, wet gravel and I suspect that
without rain mode, I would have probably sworn a bit…
The DCT works absolutely perfectly, just like a modern
automatic car. You cannot feel the gear changes as there
is no lag or lurch, it’s great! I like the fact that you can take
control and flip down manually when you need to overtake.
It makes me wonder why Honda did not invent this system
thirty years ago! I love being lazy on a long journey like this.
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I do think that Honda missed a trick, but I suspect that this
is to keep the cost of the bikes down. On any fuel injected
bike, they should include cruise control. It’s not a big thing
when you use a bike for urban commuting, but for this long
journey, I missed it. (Read, I like to be lazy!).
Performance wise, the new NC feels a bit stronger to
me than the previous models that I have ridden at home
in Germany. It seems to have a bit more bottom end
and easily runs at 160/170KPH all day. I took her up to
a top speed of 180 and she got there easily. I found the
suspension on the South African Pothole Rodeo was really
hard. On good roads it’s perfect, but you really do feel it
when you are unable to avoid the empty puddles… Normal
urban traffic and on the good freeways, the bike feels really
good. The ground clearance on the NC750 is quite low, so
you need to be aware of that. The brakes feel really good.
The ABS works quietly in the background, you don’t even
know that it’s there until you need to brake hard
And I was easily keeping up and overtaking most of the
traffic on the way to Lesotho and back again. In my opinion,
this bike is a really affordable bike to get from A to B. It is
economical and comfortable, but I did miss the power of
the Africa Twin that I rode last time that I was out.
It’s a very predictable, user friendly bike to ride. The biggest
surprise for me is the fuel economy. On 1,000 kilometres,
the consumption was 3.7 litres per 100 KM’s or 37 litres
to 1,000 KM’s. And although South African Fuel is getting
expensive, I did not think that R740.00 for this journey was
a lot to spend! Incidentally, I was very surprised to see that
petrol is actually cheaper in Lesotho! Don’t they buy it from
South Africa?
At the price point this bike really ticks a lot of boxes. It
is so easy to ride, really economical and that storage
compartment makes it really unique. The DCT gearbox is
something that I really enjoy.
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The front trunk is a great feature.
I cannot name all of the little back roads
that we travelled and the guys tell me
that we took those roads to avoid the
bad roads! Well I shudder to think how
bad the bad roads must be! And when
you consider all of that, this small Honda
is really very impressive.
Now next year when I come for The
Motul Roof Of Africa, if the roads
are better, may I please use the new
anniversary Fireblade?
Many thanks, and I look forward to
visiting my cousins in South Africa and
Lesotho again soon.
Peter Schlüter
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Second opinion: Stefan VD Riet
My NC750 opinion:
We had lots of long straight roads to
cruise on, which gave me the opportunity
to properly try out the power and braking
capabilities of the new NC, as well as
some obstacle avoidance in the form of
potholes bigger than the bike scattered
across the never-ending Freestate roads.
Throttle response is pretty much instant
and very smooth, and with the DCT you
just twist and go. The bike always knows
exactly what gear to be in. If you just
pull away gently, it’ll shift smoothly and
economically. If you pin the throttle to
overtake a truck, the bike instantly drops
2 or 3 gears to get you into the right
powerband, and it has more than enough
power to push you from 100 to 130
quickly to overtake with ease.
The brakes work 100%, and they were
desperately needed to slow down for
the mass of potholes littered across our
roads after this wonderfully long rainy
season, and the ABS works perfectly,
not a single skid was made amongst the
many frantic emergency brakes.
As is always the case with the NC750,
it’s not a racebike, it’s not a sports bike,
and it’s not a sports tourer. Even the
sports mode isn’t really all that sporty.
This is a bike that’s perfect for beginners,
or relaxed commuting. It won’t get you
into trouble and you’ll get wherever you
want to be with the greatest comfort.
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The power delivery is extremely consistent and smooth
throughout the entire rev range.
My dad had an older 2013 DCT, which was already a great
motorcycle. Compared to the old NC, the new one feels like
the power curve is almost completely flat, giving you the same
consistent power whenever you need it. The throttle response is
much smoother and the bike even feels a little lighter. The DCT
system is where I felt the biggest change. You can barely feel the
bike shift, especially when accelerating. It’s like a scooter that
just keeps going and going. You can’t feel the gears shifting and
you can’t hear it either, whereas with the older model there was
a prominent clunk whenever the bike changed gears. The new
DCT is like butter. The upgraded electronics are all very nice as
well, but this bike really needs cruise control, just to round it off
perfectly.
Handling is fantastic. The upright riding position and taller
handlebars make this light 750 easy to through around between
the potholes and through tight corners. The suspension is pretty
stiff, which you most certainly will notice if you don’t dodge those
massive potholes in time. You get a cool little windscreen on
the front which works very well for blocking headwind, although
it didn’t really help for the 30km/h crosswind on the dead flat
country fields of the Freestate.
When we hit town I remembered what this bike was made for.
Cruising busy streets, lane-splitting and weaving through traffic.
Stopping and leaving from all the traffic lights and stop signs. The
easy handling, light DCT motorbike was in it’s element.
Sure you can tour on it, but it makes much more sense in an
urban setting. The seat keeps you comfortable all day long, and
the trunk lets you keep your waterproof gear safe with easy
and quick access in case it starts pouring down again.
You get 3 rider modes, rain, standard and sport, with rain
bumping the traction control to max and sport basically turning it
off. We filled up the NC before we left Lesotho and topped up just
before I got on. It wasn’t even necessary because it hadn’t even
used half the tank and you’d probably be able to get all the way
back in Kempton with one tank…
Simple economical fun.
And, I really like the upgrades.
Kyle Says:
I won’t lie. I have never been interested in the predecessor. When
Honda announced an all-new bike for this year I was skeptical.
Was the bike going to have the looks but nothing to back it? The
short answer is no. The motor has had some big changes and it
has so much more personality. It is fun to ride. It sounds the part
and from robot to robot it is fast. Granted we had the DCT and
this is probably the first time I enjoyed a DCT never mind the NC.
I played around with the rider modes. Sport is good fun, faster
gear changes and the bikes revs out more. The downshifts were
more aggressive and the sound the auto blip gives is entertaining.
I felt like a 20 yr old with his first Golf GTI. VRAAAAP!
You need to understand this bike. It is a commuter so get the
ideas of wheelies and knees down out of your head and use it for
its intended purpose. The new model has a lot more personality
but still offers one of the most comprehensive day to day
commuting rides around.
This is one NC I didn’t mind people seeing me on.
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Sean says…
Honda’s NC700/750 has never been a
bad bike. Ergonomically it is comfortable,
everything is where you would look
intuitively look for it, it is economical
on fuel, is cheap by comparison for
what you get, has Honda’s legendary
reliability and is an all around good
bike… However, it has never been an
exciting, or even interesting bike to me.
I’ve always viewed them as a bland
commuter type, that does everything
well, but you only really bought it
because you needed cheap, bullet proof
transport. I recall when my good mate
and neighbour traded his used Transalp
700 in on one because he wanted a new
bike, he was hugely excited and invited
me over to come see his new pride and
joy. Admittedly I was quite a tosser about
it and laughed at his downgrade from the
Transalp and then wandered off to look
at his new mountain bike instead.
So when Glenn came back from the
launch of the 2021 model a couple of
months ago waxing lyrical, (as usual),
about the new NC750 I rolled my eyes.
Glenn is readily taken in whereas I’m a
lot more cynical and critical about life
in general and something really has to
be really special for me to even give it
a second glance. Then Honda dropped
off of demo DCT with us to run around
on for a couple of weeks. Our resident
wheelie hooligan went out on his rounds
for a few days on the NC750 and when
he came back grinning from ear to ear
I knew I had to go ride it because he
is even more critical about bikes than
myself. The trick was trying to get it away
from everybody else long enough to
get a bit of saddle time in. Along comes
deadline day, everybody is chained to
their desks ‘last minute dot com.ing’
whilst I, for a change, was pretty much
up to date and somebody needed to do
a re-visit on the outgoing Katana model. I
volunteered and grabbed the NC.
We headed off down the N14 to
Krugersdorp to collect the Katana from
a Doctors Bikes & Scooters. Then it
was off for a couple of laps around the
Cradle, a burn down to Broederstroom
past Lanseria and then back via the
‘Satellite Road’ to Krugersdorp with a
quick snack stop in the Cradle, all in all
about 300km’s of a good mix of flat out
highways, long sweeping bends, plenty
of typical SA bumpy AF country roads
along traditional breakfast run route and
a good bit of mid town lane splitting.
Now, I am truly a fan of Honda’s parallel
twin motors. They are very torquey,
rev up silky smooth through the rev
range and have a beautiful deep throaty
sound that harks back to the long
throw cranks of yesteryear. The new
engine and management pack have
somehow enhanced and improved on
their perfection and have now turned
it into something quite exciting. At
2m’s tall and 115kg’s I not only present
quite a large surface for the wind to
get around but I also weigh the bike
down more than most people. Dropping
into the saddle I immediately selected
sport mode, but left it in full auto while
negotiating mid morning traffic to the
freeway from our office. The motor is
very willing and in full auto mode whips
off the line with a grin inducing alacrity,
generally surprising most other bikes
looking for the hole shot other side the
traffic lights as the lanes merge again.
The auto up change is so smooth as to
be almost imperceptible, same with the
down change which gives quite a sexy
little auto blip burble from the exhaust in
‘Sport’ mode. The only time you really
notice the change is when you yank on
the gas and the box kicks down one or
two gears to fulfill said request from your
right hand.
Once we got past all the traffic and got
some open freeway on the N14 other
side Centurion I switched to manual
change, dropped down a couple of gears
via the instinctively easy to use selectors
on the left handle cluster, yanked on
the gas and hit the up shifter just on
red line, each up change was smooth
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and the only noticeable difference was the extra thrust from
the engine. On one long downhill I saw 196kmh before hitting
the next uphill, and that with my bulk astride a little 750cc
parallel twin. Uphills she managed to maintain a respectable
190kmh. But the best was yet to come, retaining the manual
shift mode it was time to attack the bends in the Cradle. Now
you need to remember, this is not a sports bike and it was
tagging along on a 1000cc semi sports bike review. Stephan,
our photographer commented on how much more comfortable
I looked on the NC and how much further I was cranking it over
in the bends. The NC is powerful enough to have a giggle in
the twistys without trying to rip your arms off. The suspension
is really stable and perfectly adequate for the power delivered
by the engine, coupled with really good braking stability, a
very neutral and comfortable sitting position it is a confidence
inspiring machine to go learn corners on. Touring along the
highways and byways the seat is luxurious, wind protection
keeps enough of the wind off of you to be comfortable but still
lets you feel a bit of that freedom of the breeze. I only have
two small little niggles with this model, firstly, I think the left
switch cluster was designed by Italians, The hooter button
is placed prominently in the centre of the cluster, right where
you would expect to find the indicator switch, (which in turn
is hidden way down the bottom of the cluster), so every time
I went to indicate I would hit the hooter much to the delight of
the ‘Magosha’ patrolling the sidewalks. Then, I really missed
cruise control, particularly on the long highway sections… Flip,
this bike even lends itself to an adaptive cruise control, yes it
might push the price up marginally, but the NC is so well priced
and really good value for money that I don’t think a couple
extra grand would hurt sales at all, especially if it is offered as
an option.
out,in fact I would probably look for reasons to go ride it. The
boot is a great feature as well, I had my lunch cooler bag, rain
suit as well as Stephan’s rain suit in there and still had a bit of
space for phones, wallets and etc. Stick the key in where you
might do for the fuel cap, turn it to the right to open the boot
or to the left to raise the pillion seat to access the fuel filler.
I do believe the low down, centrally mounted fuel tank does
give this bike a lot of its stability and surefooted-ness. The
updated styling and the electric blue paint also make it very eye
catching. www.honda.co.za for your nearest dealer.
The NC 750 DCT is a bike I would be proud to own and love
riding every single day no matter what the weather throws
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BMW’s
Custom
R18’s
We like custom bikes. We like the ideas and fresh innovations that really can
change the character of a production machine. While this competition was
being run, we had no idea that it was actually on. It’s only by chance that we
picked up on it – and it’s a good thing, because these are 3 pretty cool builds.
BMW South Africa ran an interesting competition amongst their dealers.
They gave selected dealerships an R18, forty grand and the opportunity to customize
within a certain time frame, with the winning dealership earning a cool
150k prize.
We need to be absolutely honest when we say that we are quite sure that most
cost a bit more than forty grand to build…
We were introduced to the 3 winning bikes at BMW’s headquarters in Midrand
by Motorrad’s Penny Sterley.
The good news is that these bikes will all be up for sale – so if you are looking
for something unique – maybe chat to your dealer.

3rd place – The Apehanger built by Neil
Berry and Donford Motorrad in Cape Town.
Well – the name gives it away, the bars were
replaced with old-school apehangers with
some funky underslung indicators.
To accommodate the bars, the brake hoses
were replaced with braided lines.
You won’t see it in the pics but the bodywork
is sprayed in two-tone metallic grey, divided
by a white pin stripe.
The stock exhausts are gutted. On the
engine, the cylinder head covers have been
ceramic coated in Matte Black. Take a look
at the custom copper badges – just too cool.
It’s all rounded off with a beautifully stitched
custom seat cover.
www.bmw-motorrad.co.za/donford

In second place, the Green IOM tribute bike was built by the
team from BMW Sandton.
The green is kinda in your face and not for everyone but it does
work on this one. The guys from Sandton Motorrad tell us that it
is Isle Of Man green.
The standard handlebars have been replaced with drag bars with
bar-end mirrors. The fenders have been cut. The rear fender and
carrier is now mounted on the swingarm. The seat is re-upholstered
with a diamond cut.
The fork gaiters have been removed and the front indicators
repositioned onto the engine.
Whilst Vance And Hines is the official BMW partner for exhaust
systems, stock issues forced the guys to modify the stock pipe.
That is painted black.
Rounding things is the massive Bridgestone 240/55/R16 Rear
tyre. Too cool!
www.bmw-motorrad.co.za/Sandton

The winning Bike – the Brooklyn Banger by Supertech Pinetown
and Paz custom and restore shop.
Here’s the story from Steve at Supertech and how he came to
build the Brooklyn Banger:
I have done a lot of Custom builds in collaboration with Mike
Britz at Paz Customs. Between the two of us we have come up
with some great builds over the years.
And now we had the chance to build the R-18 “Brooklyn
Banger”.
I always had the idea of a Salt Pan Racer or that classic old
school Hot Rod – Garage built look – with no overboard colours
and a style or attention to detail that a Racer would notice or
would want.
Keeping the era in mind of the R-18 was designed to replicate
– the choice of colours in those days would also have been
limited – probably Army Green, Desert sand beige or Gun/ battleship
Grey – so hence our perfect choice of an authentic BMW
Colour - BROOKLYN GREY and kept with the classic pin strip
of the First edition in a basic Burgundy colour which went great
with the Grey. We carried the pin stripe to the cylinder heads,
forks and rear mudguard as well.
Next was the ”Rose Gold“ – which we replicated from the New
S1000RR engine covers and rear sub frame – it was the perfect
match to compliment the Brooklyn Grey and burgundy.
For the bars we kept a classic sweep back of a beach bar to
accommodate more riders and not too aggressive stance of a
straight drag race bar – custom mirrors and internal cables to
finish the handlebar set up.
We moved the speedo / dash display unit in to a custom hand
built headlight unit to house the speedo and headlight in one –
as per the period of the BMW ’s of that era. We also moved and
mounted the spot lights to give an aggressive front end look.
The seat was hand shaped from foam and eventually made out
of Carbon Fibre and resin with a hand stitched leather cover
mounted on a one -off also hand-made and welded seat mount
to look like it came out the factory like that with LED taillight.
The rear mudguard was hand-made and cut to the perfect size
after 10 attempts to make the look work and also mounted on a
custom once off mudguard hoop that we meticulously welded to
the original rear swing arm- like it was Factory fitted.
We Blacked out all the chrome parts and engine covers – made
handmade – 3d Printed engine and tank badges that were hand
painted and airbrushed in black and burgundy.
Last and Loudest – we had a hand made one off set of full
stainless exhaust pipes made – to replicate the era of the welds
and joins and not just a bent pipe and kept the classic and iconic
Fishtail silencer – classic but with a touch of garage racer – and
yes the sound is great!!
This bike is a vision and passion of a few great ideas and minds
all put into one bike which looks awesome and just show cases
the many options available to customers to build a once off bike
with their own ideas in mind.
Make life a ride….
www.paz.co.za
www.supertech.co.za

In search of a coffee and pie
The Cape’s R44 route
The Western Cape offers some of the most picturesque, good quality roads in South Africa.
Wilhelm Lutjeharms took BMW’s R 1250 RT and headed along the coast to find a good coffee
and a pie…
A weekday morning, clear skies, little traffic and a touring bike. Some days things just fall into
place and today is one of them.
Earlier this year BMW Motorrad SA released the R 1250 RT on the South African market, a
model lineage that can trace its predecessors over a number of decades. I couldn’t think of
a more relaxing bike to take for a morning’s ride along some of the best roads in the Western
Cape.

The R44 route runs from the Boland all the way through
Stellenbosch, Somerset West, Strand and then snakes along the
coast from Gordons Bay all the way to Rooi Els past Kleinmond.
On a weekday morning the road is relatively quiet which makes
it an ideal time to enjoy this spectacular piece of smooth tarmac,
not to mention the scenery through your visor.
With the condition of plenty of the roads in South Africa in total
degradation, thankfully in the Western Cape that is usually not
the case. The R44 is a perfect example of a well-maintained
road. The result is that over weekends you can expect to find
a wide variety of bikers, classic and sports car enthusiasts and
cyclists enjoying this strip of nirvana.
It hugs the coast and with plenty of corners you can dive into
and out of them. The R 1250 RT might be on the heavy side, but
it eagerly makes its way along this stretch. Even though there are
several riding modes (road, rain and eco), I select the dynamic
setting, plainly because of the better throttle response. The
tractable engine allows you to potter around as low as 3 000 r/
min in sixth gear, but at the same time the engine is happy to be
revved past 8 000 r/min to the 9 000 r/min redline.
However, I quickly settle into a rhythm of rather selecting a
higher gear as there is tonnes of torque on offer anywhere in the
rev range.
Between the road and the rocks on your way to Koeël Bay you
will find The Grille Shack, a new restaurant that opened a couple
a years ago. However, having done less than an hour’s riding, I
still want to do some miles before I stop.
Through these twisties the clutchless shift works a treat.
I continue along the coast and enjoy how the road at times
comes close to the breaking waves and at times climbs higher,
offering a beautiful view over False Bay.
Passing the small town of Rooi Els I realise again how many
restaurants and coffee stops are along this road. I saw no less
than two temporary coffee and snack stops along the way,
offering drivers, riders and visitors an opportunity to stop, have a
drink and enjoy the scenery.
Once you’ve climbed the hill outside Rooi Els, the main twisty
section of the road is behind you. Now there are long sweeps
with straights. With no traffic in sight, I twist the throttle and soon
the BMW approaches its top speed within what felt like only
a few seconds. There is the option to lift the large windscreen
higher with the press of a single button. It does take some
buffeting away from your head, but I personally prefer its lower
setting as it is visually a little intrusive.
Soon I enter Betties Bay followed by Kleinmond. Apart from
Hermanus, Kleinmond is the largest town in this area. It also has
a launching pad for fishing boats and around this area several
shops have been built over the years. Cape Dry offers a wide
range of dried fruit, while Kabel Joe’s seafood restaurant has
great sea food with a view as well. There are even two book
shops and a vintage vinyl shop.
After buying some dried fruit and putting it in the spacious side
panniers, I leave the town and head further along the R44 which
leads past the beautiful Arabella Country Estate. At the T-junction
I turn left to head along the R43 that eventually joins the N2. For
most of us bikers, a highway is not a road you want to spend too
much time on. However, as with a lot of stretches of the N2, this
is a great leg of national highway.
Within a few hundred metres the road twists and turns signalling
the start of Houwhoek Pass. With two lanes, and again almost
no traffic, I have ample space to plan my line through each
corner. Tipping the scales at 280 kg the RT settles in a corner
and the weight pushes those large tyres
K1
R
33
4,
R2
R
R
G3
10
42
R
R6
Ve
K
13
8
R
R
B

(front: 120/70 17, rear: 180/55 17) into
the tarmac.
The Elgin valley is known for fruit
production as well as for pine tree
plantations. I pass one the Houwhoek
Farm Stall, which is also a good stop,
but I’m aiming for one of the best stops
along this stretch of road – Peregrine
Farm Stall.
Peregrine is one of the most loved
farm stall stops along the N2. If you
rather want to stop at a smaller and
less crowded farm stall there are other
options, but Peregrine really offers
everything you could wish for. There
is outside seating, great coffee, pies
and even a small shop. You will also
find a great little book shop next to the
restaurant.
I feel like a retiree when I pull in and two
youngsters stop with their KTM 790
Adventures. They might have had more
fun, but I definitely had a more relaxing
ride this morning.
The final stretch before I arrive home
in the Helderberg area is the N2. This
national road crosses over the Steenbras
Dam which is completely full and the
dark blue water looks quite inviting.
There is a way to head off-road a get
closer to these waters, but you need an
adventure bike to do that.
Before I head down Sir Lowry’s Pass,
there is one final lookout point to stop.
Sir Lowry’s Pass’s look out point is only
452 metres above sea level, but you
have a stunning view over the Helderberg
area, the Cape Flat and even Table
Mountain.
A guy pulls up in his car, admiring the
bike and indicating that it must be quite
fun to ride. I share with him that it is not
my bike and we exchange a few words.
He is driving a Volkswagen Caddy panel
van, and he tells me that he went on
a drive on his way to his kids in Cape
Town, partly to clear his mind…
I get the idea that he should have been
the one on the bike! The long corners
heading down Sir Lowry’s again illustrate
the sure footedness of the RT.
On the final day of ride on the RT I head
from Somerset West to Malmesbury.
I flick through the onboard computer
(done by using the ring and buttons
on the left handle bar) to see that my
average consumption for over 300
kilometres of riding was 5.4 litres per
100 km, plus, I also had a fuel range left
of 120 km. That means a realistic, open
road, cruising range of over 400 km from
the 25-litre tank.
South Africans love BMW’s GS, and it
is easy to see why. It is comfortable,
capable and an all-round stunner of
a bike. However, if you never want to
venture off-road, but want one of the
ultimate on-road touring motorcycles, it
is hard to beat the RT.
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CLINT SELLER’S 5 TIPS TO
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What does it take to make it in the highly
competitive world of motorcycle racing?
For every successful racer, there are thousands of
talented young racers who don’t make it, despite
having the skill and ability.
Someone who knows more than most about the topic is eighttime
SA Superbike champion Clint Seller, who wrapped up the
2022 championship title last month in style. Seller shared his
top 5 tips with us.
Get yourself a sponsor
There’s no way around it. Racing is an expensive sport. If
you’re going to make it at all in racing, you’re going to need
someone to back you financially. Tyres are one of the major
costs involved: a set of tires lasts a top team roughly 15 mins
on track, which means that virtually every time the bike pulls
out, it has a new set of tires.
“If you had to put a number on running a 1000cc superbike
for a year, it would be around R1.6 million. That’s why we’re
incredibly fortunate to have a sponsor like King Price Xtreme,
who understands what it takes to run a racing team, and
is a true partner to us,” says Seller. “They don’t just help
me win titles: they’re also playing an amazing role in youth
development in the sport.”
Spend as much time as possible on the bike
The best way to learn to ride is by riding. And it doesn’t
necessarily have to be all track riding, either: a good motocross
or off-road background, or even mountain biking helps young
riders develop the muscle memory they need to ride without
thinking, so that they can focus on racing tactics.
Keep in good shape
Racing is extremely physical. To be a good, fast and safe rider,
you need to be in great shape. “It takes a lot of dedication and
motivation to become a good racer. You can’t just focus on
riding the bike, but you have to pay attention to your whole
lifestyle, even on days that you’re not riding. Once you have
this focus, the mental side falls into place,” says Seller.
Get the best bike you can afford
As anyone who watches motorsport will know, to be the best,
you have to be on the best. “Bikes are so advanced and highspec
these days, you need to start with a great bike to be at
the sharp end of the grid. That’s why we run the Honda CBR
1000,” says Seller.
Keep your bike and kit covered
Motorcycles and riding gear are extremely expensive items,
and you should insure them accordingly. “Whether being used
as an everyday mode of transport or an adrenaline rush on the
weekends, insurance on your asset is an absolute must have –
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Classic Motorcycles:
2021 Velocette Reunion ride:
By Andy Robertson
13 Velocettes and several other Classics and Moderns gathered
in Fouriesburg on Friday 15 October for the 28th annual Velo
reunion. This was the 17th year that the Fouriesburg Country
Inn has hosted the gathering and, once again their service and
hospitality was great. Sadly, the same cannot be said for the
Free State roads and in particular, the R26 from Bethlehem via
Fouriesburg to Ficksburg…
One of the planned rides for the reunion was on the R26 but it
is just so bad, that this route had to be cancelled as it was a
real danger for any biker. Fortunately, the famous R711 route up
to Clarens is still in reasonable condition and we were able to
use this super biking road to start the reunion early on Saturday
morning for our ride from the Inn to Surrender Hill, where our
ladies had coffee and rusks at the roadside stop.
We returned to Fouriesburg where the Inn had breakfast waiting
for us. The Velos were then lined up outside the Inn for a photo
shoot and lots of biking banter. This took us to mid-morning
when we fired up again and set off on the R711 to Clarens and
then on to Kiara Lodge on the Golden Gate Road.
Kiara has good pub and lunch options which kept us happy till
mid-afternoon when we returned to the Inn. Andy Robertson
then produced a surprise for us. He and brother James had
measured off a 400-meter flat stretch on the Caledonspoort road
down to the Lesotho border and arranged a timed standing start
sprint challenge. The 18 fastest Velo’s would receive the Mike
Baxter trophy, a genuine Velocette pudding bowl racing helmet
used by Mike when he rode his MOV Velo to 5th place and top
250 in the 1951 PE 200.
Mike’s son donated the helmet to the club. This challenge
brought out the hooligan spirit as the Velo riders lined up to do
what a Velo does best, go as fast as it can! Great fun was had
by all before Kevin Robertson’s Thruxton just pipped son Andy’s
Venom Special to record FTD. Rumour has it that two MSS’s will
need clutch repairs before their next outing!

Every reunion held at the Inn traditionally ends with a sheepbraai
and vetkoek dinner in the Lapa, preceded by a Velo quiz
and an award ceremony for two categories, the Sholto Rothbart
shield for the most desirable Velo at the reunion and the best
Velo restoration at the reunion. In both cases, previous winners
are excluded. This year the Linley stable’s 1926 model K, the
forerunner of the famous KTT was voted most desirable, while
Dennis da Silva’s superb 1958 MAC took the Phil White best
restoration trophy. Quizmaster Roland Kivell then handed out
ten little sealed hessian bags containing Velo components which
the quiz teams had to identify by feel. To keep the ladies happy,
Roland also threw in some fascinating general knowledge questions.
These activities kept us busy until the sheep was done and
the vetkoek and syrup ready. Thus ended another successful
Velo reunion.
The weather was kind and the camaraderie great. We were very
happy to see Peter and Dorothy Vlietstra who drove up from
Port Elizabeth to attend and also to have been joined by VMC
members Steven Helm, Gavin Walton, Guido and Martin Kaiser
and CMC Natal members Douglas Watson and Dale Maxwell,
who all rode bikes to Fouriesburg and contributed to making the
gathering a success.
Depending on the progress the Free State Provincial government
makes with the promised repairs to the R26, we may return to
Fouriesburg next year, but the present state of this road is unacceptable
except for adventure riders…
So, we shall wait and see.
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XR125L
R35,500
CRF300L
R86,700
CBR 1000 RR
R209,999
CBR 1000 RR-R
R423,300
CBR 1000 RR-R SP
R488,000
GL1800 Goldwing M POA
GL 1800 Goldwinh DCT R500,700
FS 450
701 Enduro
701 Supermotard
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R84,699
R146,699
R146,699
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R34,950
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R99,950
R154,950
FTR 1200
R269,900 125 DUKE
R82,999
FTR 1200 Carbon
R322,900 RC125
R73,999
Scout Sixty
R210,900 390 DUKE
R92,999
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R233,500 RC390
R93,999
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R233,500 390 Adventure
R107,999
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R325,900 890 DUKE
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POA
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R210,00
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R185,999
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R189,999
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R299,999
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R314,999
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R521,900 1290 SuperDuke R
R295,999
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Ninja 400 ABS
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Z900 ABS
Z900 RS
Z900 Cafe Racer
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R430,000
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R175,850
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R193,850
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R235,850
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R239,850
V85 TT Travel Pack
R249,850
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R79,995
R104,995
R110,995
R145,995
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DURABILITY THAT MATCHES PERFORMANCE
TRACK DAY
REMY GARDNER
MOTO 2
Pic by: Rob Gray (Polarity Photo)
THDO THE MATH
GPR-300
310
320
330
NCE
SPORTMAX
MORE PERFORMANCE
SPORTMAX
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EFITS
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FEATURES & B ENEFITS
GRIP
achieves lean angles up to 62 degrees*.
• This purpose-built track-day tire achieves lean angles up to 62 degrees*.
ed for street-legal use.
• The Sportmax Q4 is DOT-approved for street-legal use.
in the wet
quire tire warmers, and 62
DURABILITY
runs at street LEAN
THAT MATCHES PERFORMANCE in the wet
or chassis or electronic adjustments.
dry
WEAR
• The user-friendly Q4 does not require tire warmers, and runs at street
MORE
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ANGLE
pressures, eliminating the need for chassis or electronic adjustments.
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conditions with
PERFORMANCE
uses a continuously wound strip compound
LONGER
MORE
• Rear tire compound contains carbon black like Dunlop’s racing slicks for
maximum grip.
conditions with
20% MORE
• Jointless Tread (JLT) technology uses a continuously wound strip compound
STREET
LONGER
across the rear tread profile.
WEAR LIFE
to optimize stability, flex, and grip across the rear tread profile.
LEGAL
WHERE WEAR
ses carbon fiber reinforcement in the
• Carbon Fiber Technology (CFT) uses carbon fiber reinforcement in the
DO
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sidewalls for exceptional cornering performance, braking stability and feel.
TRACK DAY
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nlop retailers, as well as race distributors.
• The Q4 is available through all Dunlop retailers, as well as race distributors.
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Size Load/Speed Part Number
0/70ZR17 (58W) 45233176
Sportmax Q4 Front 120/70ZR17 (58W) 45233176
0/55ZR17 (73W) 45233177
Sportmax Q4 Rear 180/55ZR17 (73W) 45233177
0/60ZR17 (75W) 45233131
180/60ZR17 (75W) 45233131
0/50ZR17 (73W)
MORE
45233060
190/50ZR17 (73W) 45233060
0/55ZR17 (75W) 45233074 62°
PERFORMANCE
SPORTMAX190/55ZR17 SPORTMAX
(75W) 45233074
0/55ZR17 (78W) 45233092
200/55ZR17 (78W) 45233092
GPR-300
RADIAL PERFORMANCE
TOURING
SPORT TIRES RACEMore than 80% TRACK of the Q3+ Performance STREET touring SPORTtyre
Great Handling
PERFORMANCE
TOURING at an
Sportmax Q4
has been redesigned
that not only lasts longer,
affordable price.
+
Sportmax Q3+
compared to the Q3
but performs at higher
62° Sportmax LEAN
20%
GPR-300 ANGLE. STREET
MORE
LEGAL. . levels
Sportmax Roadsmart III
LESS TIRE LIFE =
Offers a balance of
FEATURES & B ENEFITS
GRIP
DunlopMotorcycleTires.com
©2018 *As tested Dunlop by Motorcycle Dunlop on a Tires. 2017 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 RR on a closed track at Barber Motorsports Park. • This purpose-built track-day tire achieves lean angles up to 62 degrees*.
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Dunlop Motorcycle Tires.
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• The Sportmax Q4 is DOT-approved for street-legal use.
62 LEAN
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
ANGLE
• Rear tire compound contains carbon black like Dunlop’s racing slicks for
maximum grip.
conditions with
310
320
330
340
350
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10
20
30
40
50
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has been redesigned
compared to the Q3
20
30
40
50
60
120
60
120
70
80
110
110
MORE
PERFORMANCE
70
90
100
80
90
100
Performance touring tyre
that not only lasts longer,
but performs at higher
levels
SPORTMAX
S594/A
GPR-300
Great Handling at an
affordable price.
Offers a balance of
PEDRO ACOSTA
MOTO3
DUNLOP DOMINATION
2021 MOTO 2 & MOTO 3 CHAMPIONS
©2018 Dunlop Motorcycle Tires.
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