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Mick and Paddy sneak onto the 

racetrack in the middle of the night 

with their brand spankin new bikes 

and hare off at top speed for a few 

laps. 

As happens the racing starts and 

pretty soon they are banging bars 

through the corners. 

Of course - it all goes pear shaped 

when Paddy goes flying off the bike 

into the night and bashes himself 

up. 

Mick hops off and dials emergency. 

Where is the accident sir? 

On Eucalyptus corner at the 

Gumtree race track. 

“Ok Sir” comes the reply. “ We know 

where Gumtree is, but could you 

please spell Eucalyptus for us to be 

sure to be sure”. 

There is dead silence on the end of 

the line. 

“Sir? SIR?...” 

Eventually Mick comes back on. 

“OK I’ve managed to move him to 

OAK...” 

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KTM 450 SMR: 2023 model unveiled 

When it comes to race-spec, track-only supermotos they 

don’t come more potent than KTM’s 450 SMR – nor more 

advanced than this brand new 2023 version, unveiled 

last month by the Austrian brand. 

While racing supermotos cover many capacities and 

street-legal versions, such as KTM’s own 690 SMC-R 

can boast up to 700cc, the premier world championship 

racing class is for 450cc ‘S1’ bikes. 

The 450 SMR (Super Moto Racing) is KTM’s stand-out 

performer and is a multiple world championship winner. 

And now there’s a new one. 

For starters, the 63bhp SOHC single has been tilted two 

degrees further back for better mass centralisation, and 

is housed in a new hydro-formed and laser-cut frame 

with a revised shock position. 

The riding position has also been tweaked, with the 

footpegs moved inwards for better ground clearance, 

and there’s a new handlebar pad. 

There’s also tweaked bodywork to match the revised 

riding position, aiming to give improved knee grip. 

What’s more, the revised graphics cast a nod to KTM’s 

early 1990s designs with a flash of purple added to the 

traditional orange and white. 

Suspension, as with all KTMs, is by WP and comprises 

massive 48mm forks, with a lighter rear shock. There’s 

also two engine maps, switched via a button on the left 

bar, adjustable traction and launch control, and a topspec 

radially-mounted four-piston Brembo brake caliper 

biting onto a monster 310mm single front disc. 

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For those who like to push the limits of exploration, the new 

KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S is the ultimate high-performance 

traveler. This new generation V-Twin powerhouse challenges 

the status quo with refined ergonomics, performance-enhancing 

technology and high-end componentry. 

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New Dakar-inspired 400cc GasGas prototype 

spied… 

GasGas have their sights set on the low-capacity 

rally raiding top spot, developing a new road-legal 

Dakar-inspired 400cc single. It’s apparent that the new 

machine is inspired by the desert racer on which Brit 

Sam Sunderland won this year’s Dakar Rally. It’s also the 

firm’s first new road-legal adventure bike.The new bike 

is expected to enter production in 2024 and could form 

the basis of other capacity versions ranging from 125 

to 700cc. 

Spanish brand GasGas started life in 1985 specialising 

in trials and enduro machines. Jordi Tarres then Adam 

Raga won the world trails championships in 1993-1995 

and 2005-2006 respectively while British rider Paul Edmondson, 

most recently seen doing the stunt riding in 

Bond flick No Time To Die, won the 125cc enduro world 

title in 1994 then took the 250cc class win in 1996, too. 

Motomate Rivonia: 

Motomate Rivonia in the Rivonia Crossing 

shopping centre just of Witkoppen road is quite a 

shop. It looks small from the outside – but when 

you walk in… it’s massive with a huge section 

dedicated to road – and separate store just for 

the dirt bike crowd. They stock a huge amount 

of clobber – all of the popular brands from 

service items, to tyres, sprockets, chains, rider 

gear helmets, goggles… Go and see for yourself. 

There’s a lot. 

Upstairs, there’s a clearance store with some of 

the older stock severelly marked down. Nothing 

wrong with any of it – maybe just last years 

colours or styling. 

And this month, they celebrate their 9th year in 

the trade and tell us that there will be loads of 

specials through the month. Pop in and say hello. 

www.facebook.com/motom8 sales@motomate. 

co.za (011) 234-5274/5 

Since then, however, GasGas has struggled. They were 

taken over in 2015 and finally sold to Pierer/KTM twoyears-ago. 

That KTM link was a factor in Sunderland’s last-minute 

GasGas Dakar ride and also, as with other ‘sister’ brand 

Husqvarna, explains much of the new bike’s specification. 

At its heart is an all-new – likely 399cc – liquid-cooled 

single that’s being developed by KTM and has already 

been spied in the new 390 Duke expected next year. 

The 40bhp lump is also set to power an expected new 

Husqvarna Norden 401. 

All-new bodywork is inspired by Sunderland’s racer 

complete with high, steeply-angled screen and, as is the 

case with Husqvarna’s street models, expected to house 

bespoke instruments. 

Imported by Autocycle. Chat to your dealer. 

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Energica Experia electric tourer revealed at 

2022 Mugello MotoGP and available to order 

now: 

You’ll remember that a while ago we tested the two Energica 

models that are available in SA? Well now there’s 

an Adventure bike. 

Italian electric bike firm Energica has revealed a new 

road-biased adventure bike called the Experia. The plugin 

tourer made its world debut at the Mugello MotoGP. 

Available to order, the Experia is an upright, luggage 

laden packhorse that rolls on road-focussed 17in rims, 

with a carrying capacity of 112 litres with all three 

boxes attached. 

Said to be the first of a range of models in a new Energica 

Green Tourer program, it also produces a claimed 

circa 101bhp at 7500rpm and is limited to 112mph – 

with no gear changes required to get there. 

Although slightly down on petrol-powered competition 

it gets a healthy claimed torque figure of 85ftlb at the 

wheel. It’s also stuffed with six-stage traction control, 

four riding modes, lean-sensitive Bosch ABS and more. 

“We melded high-tech electric mobility with the roaming 

spirit of the motorcycle traveller,” Chief Technical 

Officer, Giampiero Testoni said in a statement. “The 

intention was to create the first electric motorcycle 

specifically for long-distance bike lovers.” 

Powering the Experia is an all-new motor and battery 

combination, with Energica claiming to have increased 

battery capacity whilst reducing weight. The bike is 

also said to be more centralised, with a lower centre of 

gravity for greater control at low speed. 

This battery capacity now stands at a maximum of 

22.5kWh, which Energica say is the largest of all on any 

electric motorcycle. It can also be charged from 0-80% 

at a Level 3/DC Fast Charger in 40 minutes at a top rate 

of 24kW, with the option to also use conventional 240V 

and 120V plug-in points for longer stops or overnight 

charging. 

Once juiced and ready to go, the motorcycle is propelled 

forwards by a new permanent magnet motor, positioned 

lower in the bike than on other Energica models. It’s 

also counter-rotating to reduce inertia – a system also 

used in topflight superbikes to keep the front of the bike 

planted on the tarmac under acceleration. 

But just how far can you go on a full charge? Well, Energica 

are claiming 240KM’s, or 420 kilometres in urban 

areas. That’s not bad at all, but longer stops and charge 

points will need to be factored into every tour, which 

could be fun in SA. 

Those interested in owning an Experia: The first Launch 

Editions sold with hard panniers and a top case. There 

will also be bar ends and bolts finished in back, plus 

heated grips and aluminium rims complete with red 

detailing. 

All bikes will also get two USB ports in the dash, plus 

two more in a waterproof lockable storage compartment. 

It is said that the accessories list will grow over 

time, too. 

Imported in to SA by Electronia: www.e2u.co.za

Water Rite Motorcycles – Fochville 

Water Rite Motorcycles is in the small town called 

Fochville They’ve been in business since 2004 building 

and repairing motorcycles, ATV’s and Side x Sides of 

all shapes and sizes. Race preps, services and repairs/ 

rebuilds. 

They also have a load dyno and love to dyno tune 

everything and anything motorcycle or ATV. They have 

a specialised Kawasaki Mule 4010 4X4 Diesel division 

where they supply full equipment, maintenance and 

repairs for Kawasaki Mules for any and all underground 

mining needs. They are agents for Kawasaki, SYM and 

Big Boy and have recently acquired the agencies for 

Polaris and Linhai. 

The premises are in a really lekker little complex for 

the Petrol Head type lifestyle. Not only are they a wellstocked 

motorcycle shop with professional workshop, 

fitment centre, well stocked showroom, parts and 

accessories bar, they also have an old school gym 

upstairs to keep your body in full and fit riding shape. 

Out back they have a professional Tattoo parlour, a top 

notch car and bike wash and a little pub to enjoy a coke, 

coffee or any beverage of your choice in a cosy, friendly 

atmosphere. 

You can find them at 23 Skool street, Fochville or you 

can call them on 018 771 5050. 

Worx Switchdriver 

20V Li-Ion 2.0Ah Kit: Drill or screw… 

The 20V ‘Switchdriver’ holds multiple bit 

pairings so you get your work done twice as 

fast. No more fumbling around for loose bits. 

Just give the head a quick twist and switch 

from drilling to driving in an instant. And since 

the Switchdriver is part of the 20V Power Share 

platform, you can share batteries with other 

20V WORX tools you already own, saving time 

and money. 

It’s a drill… (with 2 speed gearing that delivers 

the speed and power you need to tackle any 

project with ease). … and with a twist… (the ¼ 

inch chuck rotates 180° clockwise or counterclockwisewith 

the push of a button so you can 

switch from drilling to driving in an instant). 

… it’s a driver (the compact and lightweight 

‘Switchdriver’ is equipped with an electronic 

torque control which prevents your screws from 

stripping and eliminates any potential damage 

to your work surfaces or materials. 

The Rotating dual chucks let you switch 

between bits on the ‘Switchdriver’ drill quickly. 

Electronic torque control prevents the stripping 

of screws. Cordless driver/drill variable 2-speed 

gearing tackles all common drilling & driving 

functions. 1/4″ hex quick-change chucks for 

easy bit change-out. Work in dark or dusty 

spaces with the trigger-activated LED light. 

WORX is a leading brand at Vermont Sales and 

is available from all leading outlets countrywide, 

for more information contact, Vermont 

Sales on 011 314 7711 or visit their web site 

www.vermontsales.co.za - Trade enquiries 

welcome. Support suppliers who support our 

sport.

BIKE SHOP BOKSBURG: Moves to new 

premises 

The huge used bike and Suzuki Dealership has 

moved down the road from their old shop in 

Northrand road Boksburg to 40 Northrand road. 

The new shop is light and airy and voluminous 

with around 150 bikes high quality pre-loved 

bikes in stock at any given time. This is over 

and above all the new Suzuki products. Yep! 

They are the premium Suzuki Motorcycle 

agency on the East Rand as well as one of the 

top used motorcycle buyers and sellers around. 

“Moving to the new premises was to make 

life easier for our customers, with better off 

street parking and much more on-site parking, 

especially if you are towing a trailer.” Says DP 

Jannie Jordaan. 

They also have a great parts department and a 

pro service and fitment centre with a tyre bay 

and detailing bay. You can book your bike in for 

a service, a tyre change or etc and hang around 

waiting for it to get done at the Coffee Bar and 

enjoy a lekker cappuccino and a biscuit while 

you wait. 

Looking at selling your bike? They have a 

network of assessors countrywide that will 

come to you to evaluate your bike and arrange 

immediate payment and transport on the spot. 

Everything from Hyper bikes, super bikes, road 

bikes, touring bikes, adventure bikes, cruisers, 

choppers, customs and even clean dirt bikes 

and ATV’s. 

40 Northrand road, Hughes, Boksburg or give 

them a call on 011 918 7777. 

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both in the lab and out on the road, 

OXFORD has introduced Armourlit a 

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vintage look and softness… jeans you 

want to wear. To do this, they worked 

with skilled weavers and warpers to 

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Adventure bikes are super-popular these days, and it’s easy to see 

why. They let you ride just about anywhere. Plus, their upright seating 

and sensible riding position let you rack up the miles in comfort. 

But they face a challenge, too: they need to combine state-of-the-art 

touring and riding technology with total reliability. 

And that’s why Honda Africa Twin models are so far out in front of all 

the rest. Technology? Check out things like Apple CarPlay, Android 

Auto, and of course our available automatic DCT transmission. 

Reliability? Nobody even comes close to Honda there. Comfort? Hey, 

you’re talking about the people who build the Gold Wing. Off-road 

performance? Ever heard of the Baja 1000 or the Dakar Rally? All that 

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Honda wing West Rand has a beautiful new motorcycle 

centric dedicated showroom stocking all the latest 

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CRF450RX’s, a couple of XR125’s, Elite scooters and CB 

125 Aces’s for the commuter and commercial market 

as well as new Fireblades, a new TRX 450 quad and a 

bunch of Africa Twins and NC750’S. 

The front end staff, Priscilla and Tim, are well-versed 

on their products quick off the mark to greet you at the 

door and get you onto your new motorcycle. Alec Roller, 

the Motorcycle Manager, is always happy to do a deal 

and is always looking for a good used stock and thus is 

only too happy to trade in your pre-loved pride and joy 

or buy it outright. 

So if you are looking at selling your motorcycle or 

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you are looking for a good used motorcycle give them 

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and every bike goes through the workshop and has a 

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a fully equipped professional workshop with fully 

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parts department. 

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give them a call on 087 894 1400 

Leatt 3.5 Jr Boots: For 

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On the 3.5 Junior boot, Leatt 

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The Worx Hydro Shot 

20V 4 AH 

Portable convenience. 

A few - as in lots of issues 

ago, we did a little feature 

on the original, entry 

level Worx 2.0 AH Hydro 

Shot washer. You could 

not call that a pressure 

washer - more a kind of 

a rechargeable portable 

spray solution to rinse your 

stuff down. 

Version 2, the 4.0 AH 

version has just been 

delivered to our offices and 

it has been significantly 

upgraded and this one 

gives a lot more pressure. 

It’s not quite as strong as 

a pressure washer - but 

it is stronger than your 

traditional hosepipe with a 

spray fitting. 

The versatility is what 

makes it attractive 

because it does not need 

a hose or tap - or power 

source. 

Just a bucket of water, or 

your local dam, river or 

swimming pool. It sucks 

the water up, and forces 

it out. The spray head 

has lots of settings, from 

a rinse cycle / water the 

garden to - well almost 

pressure washer pressure 

to knock the mud off your 

bike or boots. 

It’s very cool! Very portable 

and really handy. Perfect 

for camping, or use in the 

garden and for when you 

race a muddy moto or 

enduro... and it shouldn’t 

hurt seals or take stickers 

off your bike. 

It will set you back about 

5k and is interchangeable 

with all Worx product 

batteries. 

WORX is a leading brand 

at Vermont Sales and is 

available from all leading 

outlets countrywide, 

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The first pair of TCX motorcycle boots were launched 

back in 1999, when the company/brand was still 

known as OXTAR boots. 

Back then, the Treviso-based technical footwear manufacturer 

patented its Torsion Control System (TCS®), 

which protects the ankle from possible trauma by 

allowing the controlled movement of the foot along 

the longitudinal and lateral axis. 

OXTAR enjoyed immediate success as it became a 

leader in its sector in Italy before eventually expanding 

and consolidating international distribution 

throughout Europe and other overseas countries. 

The re-branding to TCX happened in 2007, when 

OXTAR was acquired by Novation S.p.A, a highly regarded 

global company providing technical expertise 

to many of the world’s top athletic footwear brands. 

Despite the new identity, TCX continued to become 

the leading brand of motorcycle boots in Europe, with 

a renewed emphasis on the technical aspects of the 

full line of products, which have set industry standards 

for innovation, quality and protection. 

In September of 2020, TCX was acquired by Italian 

motorcycle gear maker Dainese. That is one company 

that needs no introduction to any self respecting 

motorcyclist. 

“Improving safety in dynamic sports has always been 

the Dainese 

mission,” said Cristiano Silei, CEO of the Dainese 

Group. 

With its acquisition, the Dainese Group went one 

step closer from its goal of providing riders with 

motorcycle gear from head to toe, as it already has 

AGV helmets and the Dainese motorcycle gear brands 

under its umbrella. 

“We are committing to ongoing research into innovative 

systems that protect athletes from head to 

toe. We are extremely proud of this operation. TCX 

shares with Dainese the passion for product and adds 

technical and development skills that are fundamental 

in motorbike footwear. ” Silei added. 

With safety in mind, TCX became the first company in 

its sector to introduce the CE Certification (issued at 

European level by independent bodies) on all products 

as a proof of the brand’s passing of strict safety 

standards. 

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HONDA CELEBRATES 

50 YEARS OF 

MOTOCROSS LEGENDS 

The 23YM CRF450R marks 50 years since the arrival of Honda’s first moto 

crosser intended for all riders, not only racing teams. The five decades since 

have been marked by a number of technological leaps that have made the 

letters ‘CR’ and then ‘CRF’ synonymous with off-road performance. Here is a 

look back at just some of those major landmarks. 

1973: CR250M Elsinore 

Win on Sunday, sell on Monday! The CR250M Elsinore was a product of growing motocross competition, 

(and sales demand), in the USA and Europe. It was Honda’s first built-from-scratch, two-stroke production 

MX machine and met with instant success, thanks to its user-friendliness, high build quality and reliability. 

Promotional activities for the new bike included a much-loved advertising film featuring Steve McQueen. 

Named after the legendary Elsinore Grand Prix, (held by Lake Elsinore, California), the air-cooled 247.8cc 

engine propelled 104kg while the chassis comprised a semi-double tubular steel frame, telescopic forks, 

steel swingarm, twin rear shocks and drum brakes front and rear. Honda’s MX journey had begun… 

1981: CR250R Liquid-cooling and Pro-Link arrive. 

A big year for development. The CR250M had an earned its racing ‘R’ in the late ‘70s, and in 1981 Honda 

unleashed their factory-bike technology to the buying public with the first production, liquid-cooled machine. 

The engine was a long-stroke design cooled by two small radiators. Perhaps more telling is the chassis; the 

aluminium swingarm and single, remote-reservoir Pro-Link rear shock pointed to the future, complementing 

the known quantities of steel frame and double-leading shoe drum brake. Only one year later in 1982, Honda’s 

Racing Service Centre was reborn as the Honda Racing Corporation. HRC soon became synonymous with 

motocross racing success.

1985: CR500R 

The ‘golden era’ of 500s. Originally launched in 1984 in an 

air-cooled form, (with over 70Nm torque on tap), the CR500R 

was water-cooled in 1985. Now very much a bike of myth and 

legend, it perhaps defined the motocross heydays of the 1980s 

with an aesthetic that has inspired the 2023 CRF450R 50th 

Anniversary model. It tested the limits of chassis technology 

and most riders’ ability to the very limit. If you have ever ridden 

one, you’ll understand. 

1997: CR250R 

The revolution begins. To make use of the advancements 

in engine technology and consequent increases in power 

and torque, Honda took the bold step of producing the first 

aluminium frame for a production MX bike. Tubular steel’s 

rigidity was replaced by twin-spar flexibility and other parts 

combined for a more high tech feel, like fully adjustable Showa 

suspension and disc brakes front and rear. Recognised as one 

of the most influential machines of the ‘90s, the CR250R started 

an off-road revolution that can still be seen in the MX bikes of 

today. 

2002: CRF450R 

Open-class power in a 250-sized package: Honda kicked off 

a new MX mission with its first generation of 450, the first 

four-stroke and a direct replacement for the CR250R. And with 

its 250-based chassis, it was slim and lightweight. The 449cc 

engine was powerful, smooth and with a wide powerband which 

made it no less potent, but much less intimidating, than a 

comparable 250cc two-stroke engine. The CRF450R made going 

faster, easier. 

2009: CRF450R 

An injection of technology: After steady evolution the CRF450R 

was reborn with a fuel-injected engine with a 50mm throttle 

body and 12-hole injector. Owners were also able to make 

adjustments to fuel delivery and ignition timing via an HRC 

PGM-FI setting tool. The engine redesign and new chassis were 

built together with a focus on mass centralisation, making for a 

compact machine carrying its weight more forward and lower. 

Suspension was by Kayaba: 48mm Air-Oil-Separated (AOS) USD 

forks and compact rear shock. 

2017: CRF450R 

All-new and made for the hole shot: Under the concept of 

‘ABSOLUTE HOLESHOT!’ The open-class MX machine was given 

a ground-up redesign, with completely new chassis, full Showa 

suspension and a major top end power boost from a brand-new 

engine. Standard-fit electric start was a convenient addition a 

year later and in 2019 an HRC-developed cylinder head upped 

power and torque considerably; HRC launch control was also 

added. In 2020 3-level Honda Selectable Torque Control, (HSTC), 

gave the rider options to manage rear wheel traction. 

2022: CRF450R 50th Anniversary 

Success builds success, and celebration: In 2021, aside 

from the wheels and fundamental engine architecture, the 

CRF450R was effectively a totally new bike, drawing heavily on 

developments from the 2019 MX GP championship-winning 

CRF450RW of Tim Gajser. He and HRC secured the title for a 

second year in 2020 and finished a close third in 2021. As ever 

with motocross, and the CRF450R, the game moves on and the 

latest machine is armed with a host of factory rider led and HRC 

updates to engine and chassis aimed at making going fast - 

really fast - that much easier.

2023 marks 50 years since the bike that started it all, the 

CR250M Elsinore. The CRF450R 50th Anniversary limited edition 

pays stunning homage to the mighty CRs of the 1980s and, true 

to Honda’s roots in the sport and to the blueprint laid down all 

those years ago remains an HRC-bred racer that it is possible 

to buy.

2023 Honda Dirt bike News: 

50th Anniversary Edition version honours 1980s CR models 

CRF450R and RX receive significant engine and chassis updates for 2023, 

Honda also offers a 50th Anniversary Edition of the model, featuring a 

livery reminiscent of the legendary ‘80s CRs that ruled AMA Motocross and 

Supercross. Easily recognizable to fans of that era, this version features a 

blue seat cover, white number plates, gold rims, gold handlebar, graymetallic 

triple clamp and special graphics. 

Celebrating five decades of elite motocross heritage, Honda has unveiled 

the latest edition of its flagship motocross bike, the 2023 CRF450R. 

Held on the eve of the opening 2023 AMA Pro Motocross round at Fox 

Raceway, the function featured the entire Team Honda HRC line-up: Ken 

Roczen, Chase Sexton, Hunter Lawrence and Jett Lawrence as well as 

Honda legends from the past, including champions Gary Jones, Johnny 

O’Mara, Rick Johnson and Trey Canard, as well as former Team Manager 

Dave Arnold. 

Introduced 50 years after the debut of the 1973 CR250M Elsinore, 

Honda’s original motocross machine, the 2023 CRF450R gets key 

engine updates and chassis revisions targeted at enhancing cornerexit 

acceleration and improving handling. “Honda is synonymous with 

motocross, and that’s a direct result of our dedication to the sport for 

the past five decades, as well as the invaluable contributions of top 

riders, from Gary Jones in 1973 to Jett Lawrence in 2022,”. 

“The 2023 CRF450R is worthy of that heritage, and the 50th 

Anniversary Edition pays tribute in a way that we’re sure will be 

appreciated by motocross enthusiasts. We look forward to current and 

future Honda champions continuing to grow our motocross legacy.” 

For 2023, The CRF450R’s engine and chassis updates carry over to the 

off-road-focused CRF450RX. 

CRF450R 

The CRF450R’s technical updates include a narrower intake-port 

shape and longer intake funnel, revised cam profile and smaller 

throttle body diameter, resulting in smooth power delivery and 

increased torque, improving acceleration out of corners. The frame’s 

rigidity has been optimized by increasing material thickness in 

strategic locations and the use of steel engine mounts, (replacing 

aluminium), helps improve front-end traction. A higher-rate shock 

spring and revised fork settings complement the rigidity-optimized 

frame without introducing harshness. To enhance strength and 

reduce noise, the muffler body is constructed from heat-treated 

aluminium, and a new inner-pipe design is used. 

CRF450RX 

To improve corner-exit acceleration and handling, this model 

receives the same chassis and engine updates as its motocrossfocused 

relative, the CRF450R. Built with off-road specific features 

like dedicated ECU and suspension settings, an 18-inch rear 

wheel, an aluminium side stand, a large 7.95lt fuel tank and hand 

guards, the championship-proven CRF450RX is ready for the track 

or trail, which is why it’s the motorcycle of choice for a variety of 

off-road racers, including the SLR Honda and JCR Honda teams. 

CRF250R 

The CRF250R has accumulated an enviable list of championships 

over the years, and it’s consistently among the top sellers in its 

class. Noted for its exceptional handling, (thanks in part to a 

narrow layout and low weight), excellent acceleration, (achieved 

through notable torque and low-to midrange power), and 

endurance over race distance. 

CRF250RX 

Now in its second generation, the CRF250RX is an excellent 

choice for off-road racers. The model is based on the 

motocross focused CRF250R but tailored for woods racing, offroad 

grand prix competition, desert racing and trail riding.

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# 11 – CHECK ! 

A two week trip around South Africa. 

The 26th March 2022, at the age of 56, a lifelong 

dream began to materialise, a dream that I had before 

I was 24, which is my son’s age, who I was privileged 

enough to have accompany me on this journey. Byron, 

thank you for taking the time to join your old man on 

this epic 2 week motorcycle trip around South Africa. 

Proper planning, and by that I mean consulting maps, 

investigating places to stay etc, probably started mid- 

January, with the all-important fold up paper map (yes, 

those from the 70s and 80s) spread out on the dining 

room table. When it coms to planning a trip like this, 

use a paper map to identify routes and just consult the 

trusted iPhone GPS for actual distances and travelling 

times between towns or places of interest. 

A combination of the two resulted in us having a very 

clear picture of what lay ahead, before D Day. 

I did splash out on a Garmin Zumo396 GPS, but my 

rationale was that at my age it should last me a 

lifetime. Each of the daily routes were programmed 

ahead of time in the Trip Planner feature, so each 

morning I just clicked on that day’s route and away we 

went. There would be nothing wrong with a handlebar 

mounted cell phone for the GPS though, as long as 

you have access to a 12V charging port. I am by no 

means mechanically inclined, but found myself, 3 

weeks before the trip, with fairings off and a headlight 

cluster to one side, with me trying to find the elusive 

ACC002 to which I knew I needed to connect the GPS 

charging wire, in order to ensure that power was only 

being drawn when the ignition was on. After an hour or 

three and a quick test ride, I was suitably chuffed that 

I had managed to get the Garmin properly connected, 

without damaging anything or blowing any fuses. 

My attention then turned to what equipment, apart 

from normal day to day clothing and riding gear, 

would be required on such a trip. Being a novice at 

this, it would be very easy to try and cater for EVERY 

eventuality, but I soon realised that this was not 

possible – there is no way I was going to carry spare 

tyres, so a tyre repair kit and a Desert Fox compressor 

(the connector cables also masterfully being 

connected directly onto the battery terminals). 

The Red OX in Upington 

I invested in a cheap handlebar pouch in order to 

ensure easy access to the petrol card for the pesky 

tollgates and a Tool Tube mounted inside the luggage 

framework took care of basic tools and, unexplainedly, 

ensured a certain level of comfort just knowing they 

were there. 

When I purchased my 2014 KTM 1190R two years 

ago, I also invested in some soft luggage. After much 

research, I opted for Rigg Gear, which I obtained from 

the very helpful guys at Guts n Gas. Saddlebags and a 

38 litre (I think) Duffel Bag, provided more than enough 

packing space for a two week trip. Super strong and 

100% waterproof, as was tested for a solid 4 hours in 

the heavy rain on the last day of the trip.

Father and Son Kevin and Byron 

Byron had an aluminium top box and I must 

say that, although I am not a fan, it was very 

handy having it available for easy access to 

the all-important (good quality) rain suits, as 

well as the flask of hot water and Eet Sum Mor 

shortbread biscuits. An excellent tip, thanks 

to my good Mate Russell, is to place instant 

coffee, sugar and cremora in small Ziploc bags 

and take those along with a flask of hot water, 

as opposed to making a flask of coffee every 

morning. Hot water you can get anywhere, 

as I proved in a tiny little café in Springbok, 

Northern Cape. 

There’s nothing like a scenic roadside coffee in 

the middle of nowhere, with just the sound of 

the wind in the sunflowers for company. 

Day 1: Edenvale to Zastron. 

We left Edenvale and headed past 

Vanderbijlpark to Kroonstad, then Steynsrus (a 

number of roadworks resulted in great riding 

on the many detours), Senekal, Marquard, 

Clocolan, Ladybrand, Wepener and on to 

Zastron – 610km for the day and a solid 5h45 in 

the saddle. The roads on this last stretch were 

absolutely disgusting and, even on Adventure 

bikes, the huge and numerous potholes had us 

travelling at 35kph at times. Definitely don’t try 

these roads in a car. A very pleasant evening 

was spent on Tienfontein Farm, roughly half 

way between Zastron and Rouxville. 

Day 2: Zastron to Cannon Rocks. 

A fresh early morning start saw us heading 

to Rouxville, then on to the N6 towards Aliwal 

North, Queenstown, Stutterheim and around the 

outskirts of East London down to Port Alfred 

for a quick pizza on the beach front, Kenton on 

Sea and into Cannon Rocks, where we would 

be spending the night at Oh Hello, an excellent 

little B&B where you step off the veranda directly 

onto the beach. We could easily have spent two 

or three nights there. 605km for the day, around 

5h30 of riding, on awesome, scenic roads.

Of particular interest was the start of the wind farms, some 60km from 

Port Alfred. Man, those things are impressive! 

Day 3: Cannon Rocks to Knysna. 

A dodgy battery saw us making our first stop in Port Elizabeth to buy 

a new one and, thanks to the guys at Battery Centre, we were soon on 

our way again. Jeffrey’s Bay, then on to Storms River Bridge, Bloukrantz, 

Plett and on to Knysna for the night. 

On trips like this, always make sure you make use of big name petrol 

stations, that have high volumes of turnover, to ensure as much as 

possible that you don’t end up with dirty fuel going into your bikes. Also 

pay attention to your fuel consumption, as some serious headwinds, 

hour after hour, will make a significant difference to your consumption. 

We experienced an increase of as much as 24% on a tank. Overnight 

accommodation was at Paradise Heads – adequate, but Knysna has a 

serious amount of awesome accommodation available. 431km for the 

day, at around 4h20 in the saddle. Not much distance, but a very scenic 

part of the country – a must do for any biker. 

Day 4: Knysna to George. 

Dirty fuel in Byron’s bike unfortunately meant that the smart decision 

was to rather not tackle the Prince Alfred pass through to Uniondale. 

A quick hop through to George and then the Montagu Pass, followed 

by an unmarked gravel road all the way into Oudtshoorn (we never felt 

the need to deflate tyres at all and it never had any negative influence 

on handling). Make a point of visiting this part of the country so as 

to tackle the Montagu and Swartberg Passes (we did the Swartberg 

in 2021). The Outeniqua Pass back into George is also a must, with 

awesome twisties and some breathtaking scenery. A gentle 238km 

for the day, but some brilliant gravel road riding. We spent the night in 

George with an old friend of mine, George. Thanks again George and 

Karen for your very warm hospitality. 

Day 5: George to Hermanus. 

Mossel Bay, Swellendam and down to Cape Agulhas, the most 

Southerly tip of Africa. The wind was such that it blew my fully loaded 

bike over during a fuel stop in Bredasdorp. Riding in winds like that 

makes it interesting, to say the least. Cape Agulhas back through 

Bredasdorp, on to Napier, Caledon and into Hermanus for the night at 

Sandbaai Woonstel. 

443 very interesting kilometres for the day – I guess there is a good 

reason why there are so many wind farms in that vicinity. 

Day 6: Hermanus to Cape Town. 

A short 164km for the day, but a very scenic one from Hermanus 

to Betty’s Bay, Pringle Bay, Rooi Els and Gordon’s Bay. This has to 

be some of the best riding in the country. We arrived in Cape Town, 

having covered 2 525km along some of South Africa’s most scenic 

routes and was looking forward to spending a week with my Daughter, 

Granddaughter and son-in-law, before heading home via the Northern 

Cape. Being based in Cape Town for a few days, one has to do the likes 

of the DuToitskloof Pass in Paarl, the Franschoek Pass and Chapman’s 

Peak, to name but a few. 

Day 7: Cape Town to Springbok. 

We knew this day was not going to be one of the greatest from a 

scenery point of view, but there was a reason for taking this route back, 

which becomes known on day 8. 

Malmesbury and Piketberg came and went and then we got into 

Citrusdal, where the Cedarberg Wilderness Area began. A trip definitely 

needs to be planned into the Cedarberg mountains – what a place. 

Clanwilliam and Garies lead us into Springbok and the overnight stay at 

Spergebiet Lodge, a small oasis in the middle of nowhere, about 10km 

outside of town. 586 long kilometres in the saddle, at around 5h20 

riding for the day. 

Day 8: Springbok to Upington via Augrabies. 

A breakfast at the Pofadder Inn was a welcome surprise for such a 

small town and we were soon re-energised for the road through to the 

Augrabies Falls National park. I’ve wanted to go there since 1983, when I 

did basics at 8 SAI in Upington, and it most certainly didn’t disappoint !

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Overnight accommodation at Affinity Lodge, with a cold one and riverside 

dinner to finish off a great day. 471km for the day and just over 4h30 in 

the saddle. 

Day 9 : Uppington to Vryburg. 

Dark skies would make the 411km to Kameelboom Lodge in Vryburg an 

interesting one, but we timed things just right and after 3h45, we checked 

into the overnight accommodation without needing the rainsuits. Never 

did I imagine spending my 57th birthday in Vryburg, with an early brannas 

& coke and T-Bone, followed by watching the only thing on TV, Titanic, but 

that’s what happened. 

Day 10: Vryburg to Edenvale. 

The last day of our journey was going to be a wet one and my decision 

to stay off the N14, because of the combination of heavy rain and large 

trucks, turned out to be the wrong one. We went via Schweiser-Reneke 

and Wolmaransstad, which has to be one of the worst stretches of road in 

the country. I’ve heard of people saying roads are like sand with patches 

of tar, but stretches of this road is exactly that. The local municipalities 

should be embarrassed, at least, and fired on the spot. The N12 to 

Klerksdorp, Potch and then on to Parys, Vanderbijlpark and home, was 

without any potholes to speak of, but the vast majority of the day’s 469km 

and at least 4 hours of the day’s 4h40 ride, was in heavy rain. The Rigg 

Gear performed perfectly, as did the Oxford Rainseal rainsuits. 

Don’t skimp on these two items. The day eventually came to an end with 

the total distance covered over the two weeks, at 4 865km, with a total 

saddle time of 50h40. 

All accommodation on the trip was booked through Lekkeslaap.co.za, 

which I find to be the best platform for accuracy of accommodation 

descriptions, as well as ease of booking, payment etc. Accommodation 

cost an average of R800 per night for the two of us, but a lot of cheaper 

options are available, should you want to keep a tighter rein on the 

budget. 

Fuel consumption varied depending on wind conditions but, overall, we 

finished off around R1 per kilometre across the two bikes. Please bear in 

mind that this was at Pre June fuel price hikes. 

We learned many things on this trip, but probably the main thing was 

to not hesitate – just get out there and do it. This is such a wonderful 

country we live in, with so many places to see and so many interesting 

people to meet. 

Yes, I have the map out on the dining room table again and plans are well 

under way on the next epic trip…. 

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It was the second time that the Legends venue opened some exclusive farmland 

for the running of the event and enduro riders of all brands, shapes and 

sizes and skill sets were treated to some tough, muddy laps. 

It’s a great event because you can enter on your own - or with a group of 

mates - and decide whether you’d like a reasonable challenge or if you’d like 

some proper hard enduro. 

Its not a race - its a challenge and riders were rewarded with great prizes and 

trophies for their effort. 

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The Aprilia Tuareg 660 

About a year ago, we did a story on the Aprilia RS 660 road bike in RideFast 

Magazine. Back then we said that it would be quite something if Aprilia were 

to fit that engine into an adventure bike. They have the tech and expertise, 

you might remember the 1000 Capornord and before that, the Aprilia 650 

Pegaso that was built in the same factory as BMW’s GS650, albeit on a 

separate production line. Well, they listened. 

It’s been a long time since Aprilia dabbled in this market, they must have a trend 

department, because as the more traditional superbike market dwindles, the ADV 

segment has remained quite solid. If the Tuareg is a sign of things to come, then 

hopefully the motorcycle world is in for a few treats from this brand. Locally, stock 

is very limited. Chatting to their marketing guys, lots were ordered and only a few 

arrived. This is a theme with most importers at the moment. But… Luckily they did 

turn one of the bikes into a demo so that customers can go and ride. If you are 

interested in a mid-sized ADV then you absolutely should get down there for a 

spin. 

Amazingly, we were given the bike for four full days. We say amazingly, because 

these days we are lucky to get a bike for anything longer than a day. Over those 

four days, we racked up four hundred kilometers of tar and dirt. And by dirt, we 

don’t mean just gravel roads. The secret to this bike is undoubtedly that sweet 

parallel twin engine. It’s only a 660, but it produces torque and speed of a much 

bigger machine. It’s a modified version of the engine in the RS 660 and Tuono 

660 sportsbikes, and that engine is derived from the front cylinder bank of 

the 1,099cc RSV4 superbike. The engine is tuned to supply a flatter, wider 

powerband. It shares the 81mm bore from the RSV4 as well as the heads and 

pistons from Aprilia’s proven World Superbike Championship engine. You need 

to feel it to understand. They have given that mill four very simply actuated 

rider modes, so you can make it as aggressive or as smooth as you like. 

The electronic rider aids, which include cruise control as well as multiple 

modes for throttle response, engine braking, ABS, and traction control.

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Urban, Explore, Off-road, and Individual and a 

simple switch next to the right grip allows easy 

scrolling between them. 

Explore and Urban are street-focused ride 

modes, with ABS activated at both wheels. 

Explore offers more aggressive throttle 

response and less traction control intervention 

than Urban. Off Road provides the softest 

power delivery and ABS can be disabled at the 

rear wheel or switched off entirely. Individual 

gives you the choice to set the bike up as you 

wish and importantly, the bike remembers and 

stores it all. The TFT dashboard where all of 

this is displayed is clear and easy to read even 

in the bright sunshine. 

That engine is mated to a fairly big chassis. 

But it’s not bulky. Its comfortable and well 

thought out for riders of all sizes and it has a 

bigger bike feel to it. Its tubular-steel frame 

has cast swingarm plates, welded up as a 

single unit with the rear subframe. The engine 

is a stressed member of the frame with six 

mounting points, creating a rigid chassis to 

meet the demands of off-road riding. The 

engine is rotated back by 10 degrees. The 21 

inch and 18 inch tubeless wheels tell you that 

they mean business. They are bolted on to fully 

adjustable suspension by Kayaba, with 43mm 

inverted forks and a piggyback rear shock with 

a progressive linkage, and there’s 9.5 inches of 

travel at both ends. 

Ergonomically it’s great, we have a big cross 

section of riders from Sean who is tall like a 

giraffe, to Stefan who is one of the smallest 

guys in town. Everyone fits and has nothing 

but compliments about the comfort, standing 

in the dirt or sitting on the freeways. And even 

though the screen is not adjustable it does a 

great job for a bike like this. It’s pretty too, just 

have a look. The Italians do make beautiful 

things. 

They missed some tricks in our opinion. 

There’s no sign of any kind of carrier or tie 

down points. On an ADV bike? Maybe there 

is one as an optional extra. We have seen 

luggage options too, so chat to the boys at 

Aprilia. Also, although it has rear pegs, there 

is nowhere for a pillion to hold on to. They 

have, however included a neat recess where 

you can grab the rear frame if you need to 

muscle the bike around. You have to pay extra 

for the privilege of using the quick shifter 

and the Bluetooth system for your phone. 

They have taken cues from some of the other 

European manufacturers. 

For the rest, Aprilia really has delivered a 

serious dose of fun to the Adventure market. 

Road or dirt, the bike is quite simply brilliant. 

The range seems good too, we rode the 60 

KM’s odd from Aprilia Bryanston to our base, 

filled her 18 and a bit liter tank and returned 

her with 400 KM’s extra on the clock without 

refueling. The average consumption we saw 

according to the onboard system was 5 liters 

per 100 KM’s. 

Sean shares his thoughts: 

Gooood Golly Miss Molly!!!!! Huffa… huffa… 

huffa… I am having quite a bit of trouble 

breathing right now. YES! This bike is that 

good… but R265k for a 660? Smack me 

sideways seven ways from Sunday, WTF is 

happening to this world and the out of control 

inflation? Just glancing through our buyers 

guide there are a number of similarly or 

even better priced options with bigger, more 

powerful mills that are significantly better 

kitted out as standard…. The Tuareg really has 

to be something special to justify the ticket 

price.

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While I dumbly and numbly pick my jaw up 

off the floor, I need to tell you that the all 

new Aprilia 660 Tuareg is a phenomenal bike 

in most respects and quite a revelation to 

ride. That little 659cc mill is nothing short of 

revolutionary, redlining somewhere around the 

10k mark and blowing by most bigger capacity 

bikes like they were standing still. My take 

way from riding this bike is that it is 1000cc 

performance packaged in a 660cc guise. But 

that raises another question: That much strain 

to produce that much delicious power, what 

effect is that going to have on the longevity of 

this little beauty? 

In Urban mode, from idle to about 2,300rpm 

the throttle response felt a bit lack luster to me 

and then she suddenly comes alive and really 

puts a grin on your face, somewhere around 

6,500rpm another definite power boost comes 

in and the Tuareg really gets going even faster. 

I had to roll off at 203kmh when I ran out of 

clear freeway to avoid ploughing into the back 

of slow moving traffic… and that was running 

up quite a serious and long uphill. 

Let’s chat about the suspension. 43mm forks 

upfront with 240mm travel front and rear and 

they work and work very well with the tubular 

chassis set up. At 115kg’s in my birthday 

suit, I had no problems soaking up the bumps 

and the ANC footprints in our roads and the 

small section of dirt I did to avoid a beeeg 

traffic snarl up I got a lot of feedback and 

response from the suspension so much so 

that I really gave it horns and did some dumb 

stuff on a bike I had only just spent 15 minutes 

in the saddle of. Not once did the machine 

feel awkward, cumbersome or out of control 

which I really appreciated considering I have 

buggered up my left shoulder and have to have 

it surgically repaired in the not too distant 

future. 

At this point I was almost forgiving and 

possibly understanding of the price tag, still… 

R265K for a 660cc? 

The kicker for me is the Tuaregs ergonomics. 

At 2 meters tall most bikes these days are 

cramped, particularly the smaller capacity 

bikes. My daily ride is an Africa Twin and I love 

that bike for it space and comfort… especially 

when I am standing up in the dirt. The Tuareg, 

surprisingly for a 660cc is equally as spacious 

and comfortable whether I was sitting on the 

hard but comfortable saddle or standing up 

and going balls to the wall in the dirt. 

Wind protection is also surprisingly good, in 

fact the aerodynamics were particularly good 

all the way past the 200kmh mark. 

In summary, we all really, really do like 

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lightweight, nimble package. 

It is unique, brilliant, desirable and all things 

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Engine Type: Liquid-cooled, transverse 

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Bore x Stroke: 81.0 x 63.9mm 

Horsepower: 80 hp @ 9,250 rpm (claimed) 

Torque: 51.6 lb-ft @ 6,500 rpm (claimed) 

Transmission: 6-speed, cable-actuated slip/ 

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Seat Height: 86.1CM 

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Erzberg 

Rodeo 2022: 

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1500 starters. 8 finishers. Two of them South Africans… 

It’s difficult to believe that the last Erzbergrodeo was in in 2019. That 

saw Graham Jarvis take his fifth win at Erzberg in what was then the 

WESS championship which has since been replaced by the FIM Hard 

Enduro World Championship. In the intervening years the Iron Giant 

Mountain in Eisenerz hasn’t been resting. The quarry is active and has 

been busy. It’s changed shape in places meaning some of the familiar 

sections of the course were not the same as riders expected… 

Eisenerz, the town that hosts the four-day event, swells tenfold as 

40,000 fans flock to the tiny Styrian mining town to see hopefuls take 

on the ‘Iron Giant’ with this year also doubling up as the third stop of the 

2022 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship. 

During the Friday and Saturday prologues, 1500 riders got two attempts 

to qualify. Start positions were determined in time order with rows of 

50 starting the main Hare Scramble from down in the very depths of the 

quarry on the Sunday. 

Rumour was that top riders would enjoy around two hours of riding the 

course this year but the new sections, plus a long slog through Carl’s, 

meant the race headed deep into a third hour – the longest it has ever 

taken a winner. This was “The toughest ever” Erzberg according to 

Mario Roman.

Mani takes the crown: 

Mani Lettenbichler was a class act as he dominated one of the toughest-ever 

Red Bull Erzbergrodeo events. Having finished third and second 

in the previous two editions, Manuel Lettenbichler became the first son of 

a Red Bull Hare Scramble winner to also win the toughest one-day race in 

the with a brilliant performance. 

Lettenbichler’s father, Andreas, was one of four winners in 2015 when the 

riders were thwarted by a new section that took them into a deep, wet 

ravine surrounded by trees. Known as “de Grüne Hölle” (Green Hell). That 

event made a return this year as the Motorex Highway and the massive 

obstacle nearly undid the five-minute lead Lettenbichler had built by the 

22nd checkpoint. The Motorex Highway knocked Lettenbichler out of his 

groove. Having ascended up a mountain stream, he was faced by a steep 

climb up a near-vertical slope covered in slippery vegetation. 

After four attempts, he created enough of a line up the slope to clear the 

obstacle, but by the time he was going down the other side, Mario Roman 

was already at the foot of the hill. 

Following his rival’s line, the Spanish rider cleared the climb at the first 

attempt and was hot on his heels. 

“That nearly killed me,” said Lettenbichler at the finish line. “I was the first 

guy to arrive and there was just no line. I had to try several lines and then 

I pulled some logs out of the way, which made it a little bit easier for the 

rest of the riders. But I was so done after that.” 

This all set up a fantastic chase to the finish, as the Sherco rider pursued 

the KTM man through the super tough Dynamite section. With Lettenbichler 

looking stranded on a new climb, Roman drew up to the start of Dynamite 

just 50 yards behind, but the German was able to clear the section, 

put the hammer down and speed off to the final climb at Lazy Noon. 

After 2h 58m 51s of racing, Lettenbichler crossed the finish line to take 

a spectacular victory and his second consecutive win of the FIM Hard 

Enduro World Championship season after victory at Xross Serbia. 

Trystan Hart - Watch out boys! 

“When I cleared Lazy Noon, I was like, ‘Oh man, how sick is this’. Literally, 

the last push wasn’t too difficult and it was an unbelievable feeling. I’m 

over the moon. It means so much that both my dad and I have won this 

race. Not many people will do that.” 

Roman takes the 2nd step. 

With most of the field still trying to reach the first checkpoint at Wasserleittung 

(Water Pipe), Mario Roman crossed the line a mere three minutes 

behind Lettenbichler to take a brilliant second place. Clearly emotional, 

the Spaniard dedicated the result to his grandfather, who had passed 

away earlier in the week. Having won the opening race of the championship, 

the Minus 400 in Israel, the Spaniard is squarely in the title race. 

“I made a decent start, but there was a crazy amount of dust and I lost a 

lot of positions, but then I reached the forest. I kept calm, ran at my own 

pace and started to make up some places one-by-one. Second place was 

the best I could manage this year. The race is getting harder and harder 

every year. For sure, this was the hardest one yet. The toughest part is 

that there were some surprises on the track. We walked the track on Saturday 

and thought we knew every section, but there were several sections 

I didn’t recognise.” 

Trystan Hart the Big Surprise: 

A big surprise to everyone was Trystan Hart. The Canadian endurocross 

star, who’s leading the US hard enduro series. He is competing in four 

races in the world championship this year. He produced an amazing run, 

even recovering from a slip that dropped him to seventh on the run up to 

Double Fault. Hart climbed back up to third through Carl’s Dinner, passing 

our Wade Young, Billy Bolt and Freddy Gómez to take third place and 

become the first Canadian on the podium at Red Bull Erzbergrodeo. An 

astonishing achievement on his debut. Next year Hart is rumoured to be 

racing the full season, watch out boys.

A Battered Billy Bolt: 

2 South Africans out of 8 finishers 

Billy Bolt crossed the line in fourth, having ridden through the pain barrier. 

Nursing an injured right foot and left hand, the defending FIM Hard Enduro 

world champion came into the weekend as joint leader of the championship 

needing to minimize the damage to his campaign. He stuck with Lettenbichler 

at the start before falling back and taking a heavy tumble in Carl’s Dinner. 

He held off challenges from Gómez and Young, crossing the finish line – his 

jersey in shreds – in fourth place to take vital points and retain the championship 

lead. 

Alfredo Gomez pips Michael Walkner: 

Two-time winner Alfredo Gómez – who now heads up his own GasGas team 

– came across the line in fifth place ahead of Michael Walkner. 20 year old 

Walkner is the first and highest highest Austrian official finisher at the event. 

He crossed the line to riotous and deserved applause from the home crowd. A 

star is born. 

South Africans Amaze: 

Wade Young and Matthew Green, were the last of the finishers, Young nursing 

what was left of his bike and its buckled wheel over the finish. The final kilometres 

got the better of Wade Young’s bike after he was running in fourth. He 

limped home in seventh just ahead of the final official finisher and compatriot 

Matty Green in eighth. 

What happened to Jarvis?: 

After bike drowning problems right off the start, Graham started the race one 

hour late. From 500th and last, he was inside the top 50 by checkpoint 13, by 

Udo’s (CP18) he was top 30, after Carl’s he was top 20, the Motorex hill (CP22 

of 27) was as far as Graham could manage, knocking on the door of a top 10 

finish as the four-hour cut-off arrived.

Sadly, after organisers deemed him to have received outside assistance, 

he was later disqualified. Had he started on time – who knows what 

might have been? 

This guy is absolutely a force to be reckoned with. 

T7 Insanity: 

Also impressive was Pol Torres, riding the Yamaha Téneré adventure bike. 

CP 17, Stony Party is as far as he got. Sandra Gomez was the highest 

places female rider this year. Her ride also ended at Stony Party. 

The riders have just three weeks to put their bikes and bodies back 

together ready before Round 4 of FIM Hard Enduro World Championship 

Red Bull Abestone in Italy. 

Alfredo Gomez

Michael Walkner 

Lyndon Poskit 

Brett Swanepoel 

Matthew Green celebrating his finish 

Pol Tarres on his T7 

Wade Young

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Fastis Fast… 

A day out with the Sleepover Honda Tork Craft crew… but team owner and manager Harry Grobler roped in the talents of two 

“Hey guys! You have seen that Honda is making waves of his other riders, Tyrone Beverly who competes in the 450 class and 

the talented John Botha who has just moved up from 125’s to a 250. 

in the off-road scene… How would you like to meet one 

Both riders are on other brands for the 22 season, but the idea for the 

of our teams and put the bikes through their paces.” team was to start preparation for next year already. That’s racing for 

That was Honda South Africa. Calls were made to the you. 

Sleepover Tork Craft Honda team and we met for a little Also present for this ride was Tork Crafts Gerhard Vorster who, they tell 

us is the teams “Pit Poppie”. He’s a more social rider who is back after a 

ride with the boys at the legends track out near Cullinan. 

20 year break from riding… Cool huh!, He’s competing in all the more fun 

club racing series. So… from our point it was cool to ride the Honda’s 

The team had a very slick set up when we arrived. The bikes were 

again and this time two race prepped machines. Previously we have only 

gleaming in the cold winter sunshine. It’s refreshing to see such a professional 

set up. The teams Durban Based Honda national riders Gareth 

ridden the bikes in standard trim. But it was even more interesting to get 

feedback from some very quick racers who got to ride this brand for the 

and Hayden Cole could not make it to the day, 

very first time… You have heard our views,

Honda builds some great bikes. Three bikes were present for 

duty on the day, two CRF 450 RX’s and the CRF 250 RX. All the 

bikes have been off-road race prepped. We chatted to Gerhard 

about race prep. 

No engine upgrades. For Enduro, guys tend to spend tin on lots 

of protective gear, but for Off-road, the upgrades are minimal. 

Standard brush flaps. Zeta foldable levers. Polisport Engine 

guards. Aftermarket MSD brake levers with a brake snake. The 

standard chains are replaced with DID O-Ring units and the 

guys have done a bit of Renthal gearing on the bikes. Fast, Offroad 

racing is not about rocks, so they have left the standard 

Honda front brake guard in place, along with standard chain 

guides. Tyre choice for the team are the Dunlop MX 33’s. “Great 

all round tyre. Great grip.” An Akrapovic exhaust system is 

fitted on the 450. Naturally, the standard Showa suspension on 

both bikes is tweaked and set up for each rider. 

Ride impressions. 

Our guys took a lap of the Legends park loop and chopped and 

changed bikes as we went along. The Honda’s are both, very 

focused off roaders, light, nimble and very quick. We’ve always 

appreciated the bikes agility and small feel. 

The 450RX: 

A simple handlebar-mounted button lets you dial in engine 

power delivery character with a push of your thumb. Choose 

between Standard, Smooth and Aggressive, depending on track 

conditions. Choose the fastest of the three maps and the 450 

can literally be like a hand grenade, point and fire and chances 

are excellent that you’ll actually be slower in the tight stuff. 

Why? You tap off sooner to negotiate the corners, this rider 

spent half the time overtaking the turns trying to look fast. In 

the tight stuff, it’s quicker and more forgiving in the intermediate 

setting. So!... save ‘’ mode for desert race stuff, in tighter, 

twisty stuff stick it in intermediate and you literally have a powerful 

bike that does it all at the push of a button. Technology is 

grand. There is nothing wrong with the standard Honda pipe, 

but the Akrapovic, aside from shaving off some weight seems 

to make the power delivery just that little bit better without 

blowing your eardrums to pieces. And besides, they do make 

pretty pipes. The Hydraulic clutch is among the softest in the 

business and always a nice touch on a dirt bike. And… Well… 

It’s a 450, so it’s bloody fast! 

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Here’s what Tyrone Beverly had to say a couple of laps in on his 

first ride on the bike. Last year he was on a Husqvarna. This 

year he is competing on the Kawasaki 450. 

“The Honda feels quite rigid, but in a good way. The front end 

is very direct and precise. It’s super good in the corners. The 

rear end is nice and stable. Good holdup, it doesn’t feel like 

you are blowing through. It’s got a lot of power and I love the 

way it’s delivered. Plenty of midrange for short shifting, which 

ultimately saves you energy. It took exactly five minutes to get 

comfortable on the bike. I played with two of the power modes. 

Fast is … FAST! Great for MX and so-on, but I’d choose the mid, 

smoother, mellower setting for what we do…” 

The 250RX: Less is more. 

This has become one of this here magazines favorite 250 four 

strokes, simply because Honda has really spent time getting 

it developed and sorted. For the 2022 year model, the Honda 

250 really went under the knife and all of the upgrades and 

improvements made a huge difference to what was already a 

pretty good machine. The most obvious change was the fact 

that Honda fitted a single silencer rather than the two that we 

became used to. Increases of 10% more top end power and 

15% torque across the rev-range reduce the gear changes and 

allows you to hold the same gear for longer with more flexible 

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fifth both shorter. It’s light, fast and comfortable and… well, just so easy 

to ride. And this absolutely became apparent in the tighter terrain that 

we enjoy. It does not have as much torque as some of the more focused 

enduro models out there, but it also does not stall all over the plsce in 

trickier terrain and sand. This bike also comes with riding modes, but 

this time, we just left it in fast and let the bike do the rest. It is just so 

much fun. Quick through the trees and tight sections and more than 

fast enough in the flat-out stuff. Quick, forgiving and easy to ride. With a 

proper quality all round feel. 

We asked John Botha who has just moved up from the 125 class to give 

us his take: 

We need to mention that although he’s still young, John is tall like a giraffe 

and he climbed off his extended 250 Kawasaki onto the far smaller 

Honda for this test. 

Conclusions. 

It’s awesome to see other Japanese brands reappearing on our race circuits. 

It’s great to see teams taking it all so seriously… and… results are 

starting to trickle through. The bikes are light, fast and competitive. We 

hope that this is the start of greater things for South African Off-Road 

Racing.Chat to your Honda Dealer. 

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He says: 

“Moving from a 125 2-stroke to a 250 four stroke this year was quite a 

big jump but a bike like this Honda makes it quite easy. It’s easy to ride 

and that makes a big difference. The bike feels strong with great bottom 

end and when you wring her she’s fast at the top. The bike is nimble, 

handles and corners so well. I’m really impressed. I’ll need to do some 

setup, my bike is sorted for my size, but getting a Honda ready won’t 

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Ride Train Race 

Gives Back to 

the Community 

Through Youth 

Development. 

Giving back: 

The Ride Train Race academy (RTR) is 

all about introducing youth to Off-Road 

Motorcycling and Motocross by offering 

training programmes that encourage both 

boys and girls to get into the sport. 

Through their extensive network of contacts 

throughout the industry, the founders 

of Ride Train Race are uniquely well-placed 

to inspire the next generation to achieve 

their full potential in the saddle and hopefully 

nurture future champions. 

Tony Riddell and Ryan Hunt (Director 

Vermont Sales/Tork Craft) are both 

former MX champions. They won multiple 

championships, retired, and then came 

out of retirement to win again. Today, with 

support from leading brands including 

Tork Craft and Motul, they are focusing on 

helping young RTR riders achieve their own 

goals. 

Tony & Ryan’s aims in establishing and 

supporting RTR are to give back to the 

sport and to the Motocross and off-road 

riding communities. Along the way, they 

are helping kids to have fun, stay safe 

and compete in the Inland, Regional and 

National Championships. 

Ryan and Tony are committed to making 

the sport more inclusive, and as such their 

training programmes are geared to both 

boys and girls aged from 3 to 16 years old, 

starting with 50cc all the way up to 125cc 

classes. 

The young riders can choose their own 

brand of bike, and as members of RTR they 

get great value from their monthly training 

package fees. This includes four training 

sessions per week.

To expand their reach and engage with more 

young riders, RTR also works with other wellknown 

pro-riders to coach some sessions 

(like “Taki” Bogiages from the Pepson Plastics 

Kawasaki Motul Team and Technical Manager at 

Motul) at different tracks around SA. 

In addition to receiving training, students get 

logistical support at races and events. The RTR 

offering has already attracted 80 riders with 35 

actively racing - National MX, Regionals, Inland 

series, and Enduro across SA. Recently young 

riders from neighbouring Botswana have joined 

the academy choosing to travel to SA for training. 

“We’re delighted about the response to Ride 

Train Race from young riders and their parents,” 

commented Tony and Ryan. “It’s extremely 

rewarding to see how well our efforts to give back 

have been received, and we’re excited to see our 

young mentees develop and progress in their 

riding ability,” they added. 

Katelyn Pretorius part of the junior Pepson Plastics Kawasaki Motul team and 

curently signed up to Ride Train Race. 

“At Motul we are passionate about making 

motorsports more welcoming and more diverse,” 

commented Mercia Jansen, Motul Area Manager 

for Southern and Eastern Africa and the Indian 

Ocean. “We’re delighted to have the opportunity 

to help nurture riding enthusiasts, whether they 

are future world champions or weekend warriors, 

as well as the trainers who are making it happen,” 

she added. 

The best way to understand what makes Ride 

Train Race so special is to hear from some of 

their riders: 

Qhamani ‘Q’ Thu 

Rayden Woolls 

Zoe Botha 

• Qhamani ‘Q’ Thu (8 years old), MX, 

currently racing in WOMSA Inlands, MSA 

Regionals and Nationals. When asked about the 

sport, Q commented that, “Dirt biking needs a lot 

of concentration and dedication, so be brave, stay 

calm and enjoy the sport.” 

• Katelyn Pretorius (12 years old) offroad, 

currently 7th in National Cross-Country and 9th 

in GXCC says that, “Making friends with kids who 

have the same interests, improving ourselves and 

motivating each other to become better riders 

is what I enjoy most about being part of the RTR 

academy.” 

• Rayden Woolls (9 years old), Offroad, 

Current standing in championships: 1st MSA 

Free State Regional Championship, 1st MSA 

Northern Regions Regional Championship, 3rd 

MSA National Championship. Rayden described 

his best moment this year as, “Being chosen to 

represent South Africa once again in the 2022 FIM 

Africa MXOAN (Motocross of African Nations) 

event”. 

• Zoe Jae Botha (14 years old), MX, 

WOMSA Inlands, MSA Regionals and Nationals, 

has this advice for any child wanting to take up 

the sport, “Start joining the racing community at a 

young age and don’t give up when it gets hard!” 

Any young rider keen to join RTR should ask their 

parents to DM Ride Train Race via their Instagram 

page: https://www.instagram.com/ridetrainrace/ 

Springbok Motocross legend and former MX 

champion Tony Riddell heads up Ride Train 

Race with Ryan Hunt, taken by Dean Woollss.

Inland MX 

Championship 

Round and 

Mayfair Gearbox Inland Motocross 

Championship 

Round 5 – Chestnut Hill 

Words: Uncle X 

Pics: Sean Versfeld - Cloud 9 

With almost 180 entries at an extremely cold and misty 

Chestnut Hill MX Park, the day got underway almost an 

hour late, while we waited for the mist to lift enough to 

allow the riders to get on with their practice laps. Most 

of the starts had gates of enthusiastic competitors 

who were itching to race after the mornings delays. 

The ladies again held their own, with eighteen ladies 

competing for top honours on the day. 

The125cc and support classes are getting stronger 

with around 30 riders in each class. Fantastic racing 

was had by all as we chased the early sunset. Prize 

giving, (post Covid restrictions), was well attended with 

great support for all of the competitors.

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Mayfair Gearbox Inland Motocross Championship 

Round 6 – Dirt Bronco 


Pics: Sean Versfeld - Cloud 9 

With over 180 entries across all the classes, practice got underway 

at 8am sharp on this well prepped senior motocross track on the 

West Rand. As per usual, all of the start gates were full of cold 

but excited riders ready to take on their fellow riders on the fart 

and challenging track. The support classes seem to be growing in 

support at each new event. 

The ladies managed 14 entries on the line after recent injuries 

had prevented some from competing, but they were still there 

to support their fellow riders. The 65cc and 85cc classes were 

also very well supported with some of the riders having recently 

returned from some European MX Racing experience. A great day 

of racing again at the Inland MX.

The 2022 

Linex Yamaha Junior Development Series – 

Round 5 – Dirt Bronco – 29 May 2022 


Pics: Cloud 9 

It was another freezing cold morning at 

the race track. As the sun rose and mist 

lifted, the enthusiastic young novice riders 

were excited to get racing on the longest of 

the junior tracks in the series. The classes 

included the 50cc PW class, 50cc A & B, 

65cc A & B and 85cc A & B. 

The classes are timed during practice and 

then separated into speed classes, ( A & 

B). This allows the competitors to ride with 

riders of similar speed which makes for 

some exciting racing in each class. At each 

event, the Inland MX committee identify 

riders that have improved adequately and 

recommend their promotion into the Inland 

Motocross championship events. 

Another great day of racing and 

camaraderie among these junior novice 

riders.

Round 6 

Linex Yamaha Junior Development Series – Round 

6 – Smoking Pistons – 19 June 2022 


Pics: Cloud 9 

The cold weather saw a reduced field of junior 

novice riders lining up to improve their skills on 

the MX track. 

Unforeseen circumstances saw a move from the 

junior MX track to a shortened version of the 

senior MX track. 

With only a short practice session on the 

previously unseen track, racing was exciting in all 

the classes. 

Another great day of racing with these future 

motocross champions. 

Thanks to all the sponsors and supporters.

Last month we introduced you to this lot: 

Loosely translated into “riding around” is the brainchild of Gus and 

Mariette Maartens. 

A bunch of old delivery bikes on a 10 day trip to the Karoo and beyond 

and back to GP. 

They sent us this feature and even had it translated into engels for us… 

but we decided that it was best to cut it back and tone the taal down a 

bit for print and run it in their mother tongue. What a cool adventure. 

What a “Lekker” read. We have had to split it over a few issues simply 

because it’s too long to print the whole lot in one issue. So here’s the 

second piece. 

You do need a bike in your life! 

DAG 4 GROBLERSHOOP – RIEMVASMAAK 259km 

Vroegoggend maak Jax vir almal koffie en daarna begin die groot pakkery. 

Ek kontak Justin Selzer by Honda SA en vra of hulle ons moontlik 

kan help met die herstel van Keith se fiets by hul agentskap in Upington. 

Justin laat weet dat hy alles gereël het en Keith is sommer haastig dat 

ons moet ry. 

By die garage in Groblershoop, stop ons om vol te maak en eet weer ‘n 

garage pie en drink ‘n “energy drink” vir ontbyt. Jacques paradeer op 

en af met sy totterman bril en stetoskoop tot groot vermaak van almal 

daar. Hy besluit om die uitrusting ‘n stappie verder te verfraai en sit ‘n 

strawberry kondoom by sy bril. Dat hy belaglik lyk, is ‘n “under statement”…’n 

mens weet nie hoe om die man in die oë te kyk nie. 

In Upington aangekom, ry ons na die Honda agentskap en word dadelik 

gehelp deur Hennie Loots en Pieter Swanepoel. Hennie en Gus werk vir 

sowat twee ure aan Keith se “scooter” en besluit toe dat die fiets daar 

moet agterbly, sodat hy meer tyd kan hê om die fout te soek, terwyl ons 

Riemvasmaak toe gaan. 

Ons eet watertand skaapstertjies en mash by The Red Ox restaurant 

op die oewer van die rivier. Saam met ‘n pienk milkshake, loop daai 

besigheid soos stroop. Ons ry daarna na Keimoes. Uiteindelik is ons oppad 

Riemvasmaak toe. Hierdie spesiale plekkie, het Gus – jare gelede 

besoek toe hy nog in die weermag was. Hy vertel dat dit in 1975 was. 

Ek was toe ‘n ellermintige 3 jaar oud en sou toe nie veel verstaan het 

van wat op hierdie spesiale plek gebeur het nie. Ons was al twee keer 

vantevore saam hier en dit is asemrowend mooi. Die eerste keer was 

die pad nog baie mooi en het ek heel gemaklik tot onder met my Beemer 

gery. Op daardie stadium was dit gesluit vir die publiek, maar die hek 

was oop en alhoewel daar klippe in die pad gepak was, kon ons maklik 

rondom dit ry. Ons het kaalgat daar rondgeloop en onder die sterre 

geslaap. Dit was nie deel van ons beplanning nie, so ons kos daardie 

aand was “energy bars”, ‘n paar stukke droëwors, brandewyn en water 

uit ons “camel packs”. Dit was fantasties! 

Die tweede keer was sowat ‘n maand gelede toe ons die paaie vir die 

toer “gerecce” het en ek het my uit my bloedgroep en my “family tree” 

uit geval. Die pad is baie erg verspoel en met ‘n swaar gelaaide GS is dit 

nie so maklik om daardie laaste sowat 3km met baie steil opdraande, 

afdraande, en moerse diep verspoelde gate te ry nie tot onder by die 

bronne nie. 

Hoe kom jy daar by Riemvasmaak, wonder julle seker? Vanaf Upington, 

neem die N14 – die Kakamas pad. Draai regs by die Riemvasmaak teken, 

sowat 2km voor Kakamas. Volg die tekens vir 50km tot in die dorpie. 

Hou reguit aan totdat jy by ‘n skerp draai na links kom. Hou links, 

totdat dit lyk of jy by die dorpie uitry. Daar is ‘n bruin verbleikte bordjie 

wat wys dat jy links moet hou na die Riemvasmaak Toeriste Kantoor of

egs kan draai om Blouputs toe te ry. Jy moet heeltemal selfversorgend 

by die kampeerplek wees, aangesien tot die drink water soms daar kan 

opraak en hulle my vooraf gebel en gewaarsku het, dat daar met ons 

oorbly daar geen lopende water of krag sal wees nie. Net emmers water 

om ons poef weg te spoel. 

Met ons laaste besoek het ek en Gussie Blouputs om gery en daardie 

pad is bykans onbegaanbaar en dit is waar ek twee keet, voor 09h00 die 

oggend, my moer toe geval het. Gus besluit om die roete te verander 

en ons ry die volgende dag weer terug Keimoes toe. Riemvasmaak is 

‘n nedersetting in die Noord-Kaap, en sowat 12 km noordoos van die 

samevloeiing van die Moloporivier met die Oranjerivier en naby die Augrabieswaterval 

en is ‘n uirgestrekte dorre gebied van sowat 74 000ha. 

In die suide word dit begrens deur die Oranjerivier, in die noorde lê die 

Kalahari en wes lê Namibië. 

Die area het die laaste 3 maande meer reën gekry as in totaal die 

afgelope 9 jaar. Die gras in die veld staan amper heup-hoogte, die plato 

staan gesaai met kokerbome en bye zoem om heldergeel blomme. 

Vir my en Gus, is dit een van die mooiste plekke waar ons nog was. Om 

daar te wees in die stilte en afsondering van die natuur en vroegaand 

in die warm water van die bron, tussen die hemelhoë kranse, te sit en 

luister hoe die windswaeltjies kwetter, is die beste plek om te wees 

saam met jou geliefde. 

Toe ons by die Riemvasmaak Toeriste Kantoor kom, besluit ek om my 

Yammie in hulle kantoor te parkeer vir die aand en saam met die “girls” 

af te ry tot onder in die kamp. My lyf is seer en ek wil nie my “scooter” 

beskadig en my kanse belemmer om hierdie toer te voltooi nie. Die 

manne besluit almal om met hul “scooters” tot onder te ry. Daar is 

heelparty baie slegte plekke op daardie pad, met groot klippe, baie los 

sand en gespoelde gate, wat dit selfs moeilik maak om met ‘n 4 x 4 op 

“low range” tot daar te ry. Gelukkig is baie van die knie diep gate met 

sandsakke toegegooi. Tree vir tree, ry ons, al kruipend. Ella en Jax kwyt 

hulle uitstekend van hulle taak en sowat 3km en 25 minute later is ons 

almal onder by die kampeerplek. 

Almal slaan dadelik tente op . Almal klim in die warm water, en dit is ‘n 

gegons van gesels en grappe maak. Ons drink “shooters” en bier tot 

sononder. 

Die aand lê lank wakker en dink aan hoeveel meer ‘n mens raaksien en 

ervaar, as jy 75km per uur ry op jou “scooter”. Jy sien hope wild, pragtige 

landskappe en selfs die detail van gespande drade en die kleure van 

skoenlappers. Moet ‘n mens nie die lewe ook eerder teen 75km per uur 

aanpak nie? Mis ons nie baie, as alles so vinnig verby ons flits teen ‘n 

hoë spoed nie? 

DAG 5 RIEMVASMAAK - CALVINIA 459km 

Om 05h00 was dit nog donker en ek en Gus gaan bad daar in die 

swemgat, dat jy net skuimbolle sien staan. Die res het ‘n entjie om 

daarheen te loop en is verseker nog nie wakker nie. Ons lê in mekaar se 

arms in die warm water en geniet vir daardie oomblik net die stilte om 

ons en mekaar se omhelsing. 

Skoon geskrop en warm aangetrek, loop ons in die donker na die 

kampeerplek. Ek breek amper my nek oppad daarheen. Ek sien glad 

nie goed in die donker nie, my voete en plakkies is nat en die paadjie is 

sanderig. “Etter”, skree ek kliphard toe ek so half gebukkend vorentoe 

strompel. Dit was so, hit-te-te of ek het letterlik my voortande uitgeval. 

Ons lag kliphard en dit weergalm dat ek seker is, iemand in die kamp is 

nou wakker. 

By die kampeerplek aangekom, sing ek uit volle bors: “NKANDLA”..wat 

‘n gespottery is oor my rooi “overall” en die EFF en volg dit op met... 

“Lek-ke verjaar ou maat, Le-ke verjaar! Jy…moet…le-ke verjaar…jy moet 

le-ke verjaar…vir Ella, want vandag is haar verjaarsdag. Wat ‘n voorreg 

om hier op hierdie spesiale plek jou maat se verjaarsdag te vier!

Ons drink koffie, en eet oorskiet braaivleis, pak alles op en ry weer baie 

versigtig terug tot by die Riemvasmaak Toeriste Kantoor. Skielik is ons 

oppad na die Riemvasmaak skool om kruideniersware en lekkergoed by 

die plaaslike skooltjie te gaan aflewer wat die Karoo Gatskuurders vir 

hulle skenk. Mnr. Swanepoel is die skoolhoof en hy is eers half nors, 

maar vinnig is die kindertjies almal bymekaar en opgewonde oor hul 

besoekers en die goedjies wat ons daar aflaai. Vandaar ry ons na Rant en 

Dal Koffiewinkel, vir ‘n kondensmelk koffie by Norbert. Wat ‘n interessante 

mens is hy! 

Norbert Coetzee is ‘n veldgids en die Logistieke Koördineerder vir die Kyknet 

TV program, Voetspore. Norbert is ook ‘n 4 x 4 deskundige en doen 

aktiewe werk om die toerisme in die Riemvasmaak area te bevorder. As jy 

ooit Riemvasmaak toe gaan, is sy winkeltjie ‘n MOET stop. 

Geforseerde diep gedagte vir die dag: Maak jou brastraps los en gooi jou 

valstande weg. Leef roekeloos en vreesloos! Al het ons NIKS nie, het ons 

almal tyd. Tyd is GRATIS, maar PRYSLOOS. Leef elke dag voluit, want 

môre is nie gewaarborg nie. 

Vanaf Riemvasmaak ry ons na Kakamas en maak vol. Ek ontvang ‘n 

oproep van Honda Upington wat bevestig dat Keith se fiets reg is. Ek reël 

met hulle om ons in Keimoes te ontmoet. Daar aangekom, stop ons by ‘n 

pragtige tuisnywerheid, en almal koop vars, tuisgemaakte pasteie en regte 

egte basaar poedings. Ons sit orals voor die plekkie op die sement vloer 

en smul aan die watertand kos. Hennie laat weet dat hy binne 15 minute 

daar sal wees. Inus voel siek en hy lê uitgestrek, met sy arm oor sy oë. 

Vandag gaan hy “amps” trek. 

Keith paradeer op en af, van opgewondenheid, amper soos wat jy sou 

verwag hy moet lyk op die dag wat hy “delivery” van ‘n splinternuwe 

motorfiets sou neem. Hy staar na die pad en vryf kort-kort sy hande. Toe 

daardie bakkie en sleepwa daar stop, met sy Hondatjie op, toe skree hy 

kliphard, “Yes!, this is the highlight of my week!”. Hy gryp vir Gus en gee 

hom ‘n klapsoen op die wang. Honda SA, tesame met Honda Upington het 

voortreflike diens gelewer en toe ons vra vir die rekening sê hulle boonop 

dat die herstelwerk en die aflewering GRATIS is en net daar gryp Keith 

sommer vir Hennie ook en gee hom ‘n stywe druk! 

Die manne laai Keith se fiets af, laai die Suzuki op die sleepwa, en ons val 

in die pad. Ons ry via Kenhardt en Brandvlei tot in Calvinia. ‘n Holverskeurende 

370km teer vanaf Keimoes, besaai met miljoene springkane 

en swerms, wat die horison sommer skielik in sulke donker kolle laat 

verkleur. Dit lyk behoorlik soos ‘n denkbeeldige prentjies van plae uit die 

Bybelse tyd en het ‘n aaklige vrot reuk. 

By Brandvlei gooi ons vol en net daar weier Keith se Honda om te start. 

Gussie verduidelik dat die tyd ons gaan vang as hy nou die fout langs die 

pad moet soek en dadelik word die Honda op die sleepwa gelaai en Keith 

is terug op daai Suzuki. Ons ry die laaste 30km in die donker en kom eers 

byna 20h00 by die Calvinia Hotel aan. Ons boek vinnig in en almal gaan 

na hul kamers toe, vir ‘n welverdiende stort. Vannaand braai die hotel 

personeel vir die groep en ons gaan Ella se verjaarsdag vier! 

Ons drink ‘n paar rondtes Jägermeister, want Ella verjaar en dis hulle 

“Klitsingers” se “signature drink”. Saam met ‘n paar rumpies, gloei my 

wange en almal sing, lag en gesels lekker saam. Almal smul behoorlik aan 

die braaivleis skilpadjies, slaai en braaibroodjies wat die Hotel bedien. 

Ons weet wat môre wag, maar die res partytjie te lekker, tot laat aand. 

Ons is so opgewonde om vir ons spanmaats die Tankwa te wys. Letterlik, 

die allermooiste plek op aarde, vir ons. Ons is by die Tankwa Padstal 

getroud, op 25 September 2022. Die Tankwa se stil en niks het ‘n bekoring 

wat jou hart steel. Die mooiste vlaktes van uitgestrekte 80 000 ha aarde, 

wat jou omvou. Die R355 is ook die langste, aaneenlopende grondpad in 

Suid-Afrika. Die Tankwa Padstal, waarheen ons oppad is, is geleë sowat 

70km vanaf Ceres en daar verkoop hulle die heerlikste vars bederf kos, 

tuisgemaakte gemmerbier en jy kry iets van alles, tussen êrens en nêrens, 

maar meer hieroor in DAG 6 se inskrywing. 

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