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SEPTEMBER Issue 2022 

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Our bike industry is a busy place at 

the mo - events and racing are literally 

flat out with stuff going on just about 

every weekend. 

New venues are making themselves 

motorcycle friendly - and of course 

the importers and manufacturers are 

rolling out bikes that are - well, quite 

frankly, spectacular. 

Its a great time to be a motorcyclist in 

SA for sure! 

In the great days of the British Empire, 

a new Commanding Officer was sent 

out on his Triumph Super Cub to a far 

flung outpost to relieve the retiring 

Colonel. 

After welcoming his replacement and 

showing the usual courtesies (gin and 

tonic, cucumber sandwiches, etc.) that 

protocol decrees, the retiring Colonel 

said: “You must meet my adjutant, 

Captain Smithers, he’s my right-hand 

man, he’s really the strength of this 

office. His talent is simply boundless.” 

Smithers was summoned and 

introduced to the new CO, who was 

surprised to meet a humpbacked, one 

eyed, toothless, hairless, scabbed and 

pockmarked specimen of humanity, a 

particularly unattractive man less than 

four feet tall. 

“Smithers, old man, tell your new CO 

about yourself..” 

“Well, sir, I graduated with honours 

from Sandhurst, joined the Regiment 

and won the Military Cross and bar 

after three expeditions behind enemy 

lines. I’ve represented Great Britain 

in equestrian events, and won a silver 

medal in the middleweight division of 

the Olympics. I have researched the 

history of.....” 

Here the colonel interrupted, “Yes, 

yes, never mind that Smithers; he 

can find all that in your file. Tell him 

about the day you told the sangoma to 

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Dirtbikefest @ Legends: 30th September 

The Famous Legends riding park on the Rayton 

Road is hosting a dirtbike festival on the weekend 

of the of September 

Details are still in the grinding mill, and as they 

become available, we’ll keep you posted. MX. 

Enduro and Cross country events are planned and 

we are told that most motorcycle importers and 

distributors will have their wares on display. 

Sounds great! 

See you there. 

www.sadirtbikefest.co.za 

Motorrad Tech 

Nestled in the small industrial hamlet along Golden 

Drive Benoni is the best kept secret on the East 

Rand, well… as far as we are concerned anyways. 

A neat professional GS specialist workshop run by 

a 20 plus year experienced and qualified Motorrad 

Technician. Our office Orangutang needed 

some urgent work done on his old R1150GS and 

made enquiries as where to take his bike for the 

best service, pricing and quality workmanship. 

Somebody out on the West Rand recommended 

Justen Seager at Motorrad Tech in Benoni. And 

thus the old 1150GS ended up there and was 

found to have a litany of age induced problems. 

Justin mentioned that it may take a while as he 

was packed to the rafters with work and he works 

on a first come first served basis, so, we made 

arrangements for other wheels while we waited. 

Less than a week later we got a call, “Your bike is 

ready for collection, I’ve spent a few days riding to 

make sure it is sorted and it is running beautifully.” 

So, we asked for the invoice to be emailed through 

and waited in trepidation wandering where we 

could sell a kidney or an arm quickly… and we 

didn’t have to. For the amount f work done and the 

quality of workmanship and service we received 

the invoice was surprisingly reasonable. And the 

Orangutang says his beloved pride and joy has 

never run so beautifully ever. So, if you are looking 

for a top notch mechanic to look after your GS give 

Justin a call on 083 283 3636 or drop him a mail on 

justin.seager@yahoo.com 

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True Wheel 

You need that smiley taken out of your spoked rim 

or some serious repairs don’t to a spoked rim? 

Well, we have just the man for you. He cold rolls 

any spoked rim back to perfection, relaces it and 

reconditions it back to better than new. When we 

say ‘ANY’, we mean any, from dirt bike wheels to 

adventure bike wheels and even classic car wire 

wheels. Andrew Hamer is a long time qualified 

BMW mechanic, but has been lacing spoked rims 

since he was about 4 years old with his dad. If 

you can’t get to the East Rand, just about every 

dealership in the country sends their spoked rims 

to True Wheel for repairs for a small premium they 

can send yours as well. Give Andrew a call on 

084 290 6350.

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BE INSPIRED TO GO FASTER 

With decades of race-winning credentials under its belt, 

the KTM 85 SX fears nothing. Thanks to adjustable 

WP suspension, top-shelf components and unmatched 

2-stroke performance, it represents the ultimate 

mini bike package for all riders. 

Photos: F. Montero

RACESHOP and Bike Kings join hands 

In a joint effort to deliver the best products, brands, & 

highest levels of service On Track & Off, Louis (Owner 

BIKE KINGS) & Ryan (Owner RACE SHOP) have once again 

joined forces! 

Their goal is to assure the racing fraternity has all the 

essentials on Race Day for the Riders & their bikes, plus 

the coolest Apparel & Casual Wear for all who attend SA 

Motorcycle Racing. BIKE KINGS MOBILE will be a truly fun 

Trackside Shop stocking the latest & greatest Protective 

Gear & Apparel currently available in SA. 

In Addition, Tyre Sales & Fitment Services will be 

reintroduced at all Gauteng based racing & most of the 

events BIKE KINGS MOBILE attend. 

A genuine One Stop Bikers Shop coming to a Track near 

You! 

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Stylmartin Motorcycle shoes: 

The Stylmartin brand is linked with the epic deeds 

of the U.S. riders of the 1990s, like Eddie Lawson 

and John Kocinski. 

The brand owes its rebirth to Antis, a company 

founded in 1970 in the heart of the Montebelluna 

sports footwear district. Antonio Binotto, the 

founder of the company, acquired the historic 

Stylmartin trademark in 2007, updating it and 

bringing it back to life. 

These guys have a huge range of footwear for road 

and adventure use. 

And they are at stockists nationwide. 

Trade enquiries: 0729124658. steve@ 

sparxdistributing.co.za 


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Engineered 

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There’s no such thing as “good enough” 

in motocross. Constant progression 

is essential. The all-new 2023 FC 450 is 

engineered to outperform the competition 

and the level you were at yesterday. 


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Motocomp: www.motocomp.co.za 

Looking for anything from Carb kits, Air filters, 

Electrical parts, Rear pegs and all sorts? 

Try Motocomp. 

MotoComp is a parts importer for Japanese and 

European bikes based in Kwa - Zulu Natal South 

Africa. 

MotoComp are dealers or agents for: Keyster Carb 

Parts, Sudco International, K&L Supply, Scotts 

Performance, Z-Power, Electrex World, Dynatek, 

Boyer Bransden, APE Raceparts, PC Racing, Nex 

Accessories, Z1 Enterprises, B & H Specialties, 

Euro Carb, Burlen Fuel systems, Hawks Head Tyre 

Pressure Monitoring Systems and more… 

Perrys Bikes: 37 years in the trade: 

This month Perry Bikes is celebrating an impressive 

37 years in the motorcycle industry. 

“Man, what a ride it has been! As family-owned 

business, we have experienced many bumpy roads 

throughout the years, but one thing that’s remained 

constant is our passion for life on two wheels, and 

the incredible customers and friends we have picked 

up along the way.” 

Perry Bikes has have achieved the title of 1’ST in the 

country for Husqvarna Motorcycles (year-to-date), as 

well as the number-one SYM dealer for 2022. 

“As a team, we are constantly working on ways to 

better satisfy our customers’ needs, and found that 

one of those areas is stock. Therefore, in order to 

offer you the widest variety of sizes and styles, we 

source and hold more stock than anyone else in the 

province, and in order to guarantee faster turnaround 

times on repairs, we make sure we are loaded up on 

common servicing parts.” 

“ Gear, spare parts, sales, servicing, or finance, We 

focus on it all!”. 

Open 6-days a week at 1 Sneezewood Lane, Glen Anil. 

@perry_bikes or visit www.perrybikes.co.za for more.

2023 sx range 

now available 

FINALLY 

HOME 

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Old Paarl Road 

JHB: Corner Rivonia and Witkoppen Road, Sandton 

Phone: 011 234 5007 Email: info@radmoto.co.za 

Paarl: Paarl Junction, Business Park R101 Old Paarl Road 

Phone: 021 879 4630 Email: info@ktmpaarl.co.za

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PREMIER RK CLUTCH KITS 

Don’t be fooled into thinking that all clutch packs are 

the same. Find out how big a difference quality can 

make to your ATV or dirt bike with Premier Clutch Kits. 

Premier Clutch Kits greatly eliminate clutch fade with 

their kit’s pin-planished steel plates. They tell us that 

these plates resist heat and distortion better than OEM 

alloy plates and increase the amount of oil inside the 

pack, keeping the clutch from burning up and fading 

when it’s hot. Premier’s fiber plates are built with 

an array of long-wearing but super-grippy materials 

for absolutely positive hook up without sacrificing 

longevity. 

Most importantly, Premier clutch kits keep the same 

overall stack height as your OEM clutch for the exact 

tolerances it needs to operate properly. All of these 

plates will be held together by the included heavyduty 

springs so you get the most from Premier’s high 

standard and innovations. 

Specs: 

Pin-planished, heat dispersing steel plates 

Heavy-duty springs included 

Maintains OEM clutch stack height 

Increased oil flow through clutch pack 

Includes friction plates, steel plates, heavy-duty clutch 

springs. Available from Autocycle. 

Cliqr Phone Holders 

CLIQR range is manufactured from glass-filled nylon due 

to its superior mechanical properties, light weight and 

durability. 

CLIQR uses a dual locking, fail-safe mechanism to mount 

almost any device in the most convenient position for 

you. Simply stick the CLIQR device adaptor onto the 

back of your device and CLIQR it into the mount in the 

orientation that suits. 

The CLIQR Handlebar Mount allows you to position your 

device beside your controls for convenient viewing at a 

glance, perfect for navigating on the move. 

Key Features 

• Universal adaptor with VHB 3M tape 

• Designed specifically for 22mm handlebars 

• Hinged clamp and M5 bolt for secure hold 

• Shared base mount 

What’s included 

• 1 X Mount 

• 2 X Device adaptors 

• 1 X Silicone insert 

• 1 X Alcohol Wipe 

ANSWER SYNCRON Gear just landed 

The Syncron line is the perfect blend of function, style and 

affordability. Answer has been outfitting riders since 1976 and 

the Syncron line makes it easy to carry on the heritage of MX 

roots. Feel great, look great, ride more. 

SYNCRON GEAR SET FEATURES 

Self-Fabric Collar 

Performance Moisture-Wicking Polyester Fabrics 

Fade-Free Sublimated Graphics 

Stretch Polyester Cuffs 

Lightweight / Low Profile Adjustable Velcro Strap Closure 

Durable Mutli-Denier Poly Oxford Fabrics 

High Performance Durable 900D Woven Inner Knees Fabric 

Flexible / Breathable Knee, Fly And Rear Yoke Panels 

Attack Position Pattern Provides Comfort And Mobility

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Continental Red Impact RS Navajo Low

JUST1 J38 Helmets 

JUST1 has launched an entry level helmet with an great 

quality versus price ratio making it easier for anyone to 

wear a JUST1 helmet.Featuring modern design principles it 

finds its true strength in simplicity. Only one graphic, BLADE, 

in seven colors, with only one cap from XS to XL and ECE 

homologation. Also available in Rockstar Energy graphics, 

matt, gritty and always fashion. 

Description 

Technical High quality thermoplastic resin shell 

Multiple and effective ventilation system 

Anti-intrusion metal mesh at the air intakes 

Removable and washable interior 

Prepared for neck brace 

Adjustable peak 

Double D retention system 

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Product Details 

Weight 1.320gr +/- 50gr (ECE) 

Approval ECE 22-05 

Shell ABS 

The latest Festool Cordless Percussion Drill 

TPC 18/4 Basic QUADRIVE by Vermont Sales 

Pure power, controlled in four gears, with intelligent 

kickback. The Festool TPC 18/4 is considered the best 

drill that Festool has ever built, it is a powerful, versatile 

compact unit, with four gears for every application. 

Whether you are working on wood, metal, or masonry, 

thanks to the axial impact feature that can be switched 

on. The TPC is extremely durable thanks to its brushless 

EC-TEC motor, which has extreme resilience and 

endurance. The substantial number of attachments, 

combined with perfectly matched accessories, make 

the QUADRIVE a great choice for a wide range of uses. 

What about your hand twisting dangerously if the 

tool suddenly jams? Their intelligent kickback stop 

minimizes the risk of this happening. 

Its list of strengths and benefits include: 

• Power for work with screws and drills with 

larger diameters, rapid for clean work progress when 

working with small diameters 

• Maximum performance thanks to the 

extremely powerful, brushless, and long-lasting, EC-TEC 

motor 

• A robust resilient four-speed metal gearbox, 

also fully covered by the comprehensive support 

provided by Festool Service 

• For an even wider range of applications there 

is an Axial impact function that can be activated for 

drilling into masonry 

• The QUADRIVE with four gears for every 

working situation from screwdriving with 50 Nm torque 

in first gear to precise drilling at 3600 rpm in fourth gear 

• It is versatile thanks to the FastFix interface, 

quick conversion without the need for tools for drilling, 

screwdriving, angular drilling and angular screwdriving 

• The depth stop and eccentric adapter also 

enable depth-limited screwdriving close to edges 

• The flexible cordless system for applications 

with high power needs, the 4.0 Ah Li-High Power 

Compact battery pack provides a powerful, compact 

and lightweight solution The 5.2 Ah battery pack is 

the right choice for even more power for particularly 

difficult drilling and screwdriving applications. 

• Fully covered, by the comprehensive support 

provided by Festool Service which also applies to 

battery packs 

• The QUADRIVE comes in a Systainer³ and 

so can be seamlessly integrated into the bott vehicle 

equipment for easy transportation from the workshop to 

the construction site 

• A full all-inclusive warranty 

The main area of use is for production of wooden 

substructures, and frame structures, the Installation 

of doors and windows, drilling and screwdriving in 

wood, metal, and plastic, driving screws into wood 

up to 10x300 mm, drilling in wood up to 70 mm with 

Forstner drill bits and drilling with impact in brickwork 

or masonry. Options are available for the basic model 

and the full sets. For more information about the 

unique Festool products contact Vermont Sales on 

0113147711 or visit their web site www.vermontsales. 

co.za Trade enquiries welcomed. 

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G A S ! 

We’ve ramped up the red to ensure no-nonsense enduro riding and well-proven performance 

looks a whole lot louder for 2023! Purpose built for pure riding enjoyment, GASGAS EC enduro 

bikes put high-performance into the hands of everyone from occasional weekend warriors 

to those chasing extreme enduro glory. Wherever you decide to ride, GASGAS EC 2-stroke 

and 4-stroke enduro bikes are super versatile, ready to get you through the hardest rides 

and to the top of the gnarliest climbs! 

#GetOnTheGas 

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Honda Road to Quest 2023: 

True Adventure comes to you! 

As you may know, the Honda Quest is an adventure 

challenge designed to give motorcycle enthusiasts 

a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It’s not often that 

the chance to ride a Honda Africa Twin in its ideal 

environment comes along and with Honda Road to 

Quest, Honda will bring “True adventure riding” to a 

town near you. 

We met the Honda team out at the ADA facility for a 

meet and great around this event and – we are happy 

to say, that Honda has a plan to really put Quest on the 

map for 2023. 

The plan: A national Roadshow: 

The national roadshow, comprising of four fully kitted 

Africa Twins, will be made available to test ride at 

Honda dealerships for a week each across the country, 

culminating with advanced sessions in key locations 

like ADA for their Gauteng customers. 

The Honda Quest is not a race or a rally. It is an 

adventure to self-discovery, designed to test human 

endurance and adaptability. You need not be a 

hardened adventure motorcycle enthusiast to partake. 

Honda is looking for individuals who prefer to choose 

to take the road less travelled. If you are resourceful, 

independent, yet mindful of your fellow man, then 

Honda Quest is for you. All interested customers will 

be required to produce a valid motorcycle license. 

You will get the opportunity to meet past Quest 

contestants who will share their Honda Quest 

experiences while honing in on rider developments and 

skills. 

Details: Follow Honda Wing SA on Facebook, 

Instagram and Twitter for all details as to where the 

road show will be next. 

Follow Honda Wing SA on Facebook, Instagram and 

YouTube for all details as to where the roadshow will 

be next or learn more here: 

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And you can choose from from two transmissions: two transmissions: a conventional a conventional manual-clutch manual-clutch six-speed, or six-speed, or 

Honda’s revolutionary automatic automatic DCT. Either DCT. way, Either this way, latest this NC750X latest is going NC750X to be is the going perfect to be the perfect 

one-bike choice for for the the rider rider who wants who wants to do it to all. do it all. 

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KTM Paarl moves to new premises. 

To celebrate the opening of the new KTM Paarl 

dealership, the team hosted a breakfast run from the 

new shop to Bike Forge via Bainskloof Pass. 

A great turnout for a brand new store. 

Watch this space for more news... 

Paarl Junction Business Park, R101, 

Old Paarl Road, 7646 

+27 (0)21 879 4630 

Email: info@ktmpaarl.co.za 

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Water Rite Motorcycles now Polaris, Linhai 

and Kawasaki agents 

A month or two ago we wandered down to the little 

Hamlet of Fochville in south western Gauteng, about 

an hour and some change from the East Rand. Paul 

Perufsky had just taken over the reigns from his Dad 

and was in the process of upgrading and renovating the 

shop as well as locking down some premium agencies. 

Well, he gave us a call the other day to come and have a 

look at the progress he has made. They are now official 

Polaris and Linhai dealers with full workshop and parts 

back up and does specialise in hop up modifications 

and race preparations on side x sides, ATV’s and 

motorcycles. Paul is passionate about race and does 

compete in off road racing as well as road racing, so 

you know you’re in good hands. On top of his SYM 

agency and BIKEWISE agency he has also locked down 

the Kawasaki agency for the area. So new Kawa sales, 

parts, warranties, workshop… in fact, anything Kawasaki 

is also now available from Water Rite Motorcycles. 

The shop is well stocked with quality pre-loved bikes 

of every description and they buy superbikes, road 

bike, cruisers, adventure bikes, dirt bikes, quads and 

side x sides countrywide. Give them a call if you are 

looking at selling your bike or if you are in the market 

for a new machine. Over and above all that they have a 

fully stocked aftermarket department as well with such 

prestigious brands as Bridgestone, Pirelli, Michelin, 

Motul, HJC, SBS, DID, EK and the like on offer… and if 

they don’t have it they will find it for you. Oh, and they 

are also full BIG BOY dealers as well. Basically your 

one stop motorcycle destination store. Visit them at 23 

Skool street, Fochville or give them a call on 018 771 

5050 or 072 542 8630 or drop Paul a mail on 

perufsky.qsp@gmail.com 

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2023 

Yamaha Models 

unleashed... 

It’s nearly 50 years since Yamaha won its first ever World Motocross 

Championship. 

Yamaha offers a wide range of highly competitive motocross and 

enduro bikes – as well as line of youth machines including the 

legendary PW50. 

Following recent major upgrades, the 250cc, 125cc, 85cc and 65cc 

motocross models and the 450cc and 250cc enduro bikes are fitted 

with new graphics. 

For 2023 Yamaha focussed their attention on the development of an 

all new YZ450F motocross machine that is lighter, faster and easier to 

ride, and is designed to live up to its distinguished heritage. 

The Big News: All-new YZ450F 

Equipped with a lighter and more powerful new engine as well as a 

newly developed lightweight chassis and all-new ergonomic bodywork, 

the 2023 YZ450F represents a major step forward for Yamaha’s flagship 

motocross machine. 

On every motorcycle the rider and machine must work in harmony 

to achieve optimum performance, and this is particularly true for a 

motocross machine where constant body weight shifting is required 

when accelerating, braking and cornering. A successful Off Road 

Competition bike needs to behave as an extension of the rider’s body 

and mind, and for this reason the YZ450F development team started out 

with the needs and expectations of the rider as their primary focus.

5% more power across the range and weighing just 109 kg with a 

full tank of fuel. 

All new YZ450F engine: Lighter, faster, easier. 

For 2023 the YZ450F’s engine has undergone a total redesign, 

with every component reviewed and analysed, making this the 

most significant change to the powerplant since the original 

reversed-head layout was introduced in 2010. 

Lighter and more durable, they say the new engine is designed to 

deliver more linear output characteristics for stronger and better 

pulling power with improved driveability, making the 2023 model 

easier to ride at all engine speeds. 

New piston, lightweight cylinder and redesigned crank assembly 

The reversed-head engine has an optimized combustion chamber 

and a newly designed piston, as well as a lighter weight cylinder 

body that enhance power output and behaviour. To accommodate 

a 500rpm rev limit increase, the new engine is equipped with a 

high-precision, low-friction cam chain – and for increased running 

efficiency the crank assembly and con rod is redesigned, and a 

lighter plain bearing replaces the previous needle roller design. A 

new single balancer weight features a new hollow balancer shaft, 

and this improved lighter design reduces vibration. 

Increased air intake volume 

For 2023 the intake design is further improved by a reshaped 

intake port with a straighter passage to the cylinder head and the 

use of larger diameter 39mm titanium intake valves that increase 

air intake volume by 9% at maximum valve lift. To complement the 

improved intake layout, the exhaust port’s shape is also revised to 

give a smoother connection to the exhaust. 

New air intake routing with vortex airbox 

There is a completely new air intake path, with fresh air now 

channelled through the space between the fuel tank, frame, seat 

and sidepanels. This re-routed airflow helps to prevent water, dust 

and mud from entering airbox, and results in a lighter and slimmer 

machine with more compact bodywork. 

The 2023 model is also fitted with a highly efficient airbox 

design which creates a vortex so that dust is separated from the 

incoming air by centrifugal forces before it enters the new round 

three-dimensional filter. 

Newly designed transmission and lightweight clutch 

To match the engine’s 5% increase in overall power a newly 

designed transmission is fitted. The distance between the drive 

shafts has been widened and the diameter of each gear increased 

to reduce weight and enhance the strength of the 5-speed 

gearbox. 

The previous model’s 2-piece steel/aluminium clutch is replaced 

by a durable and lightweight one-piece steel design with disc 

springs instead of conventional coil springs. They say that the 

new clutch is significantly lighter and slimmer, weighing 0.75kg 

less – and there’s a more direct feel and lighter pull at the lever. 

Increased durability 

For increased durability across the more powerful engine’s wider 

rpm range, the new YZ450F engine is equipped with an updated 

cooling system as well as a new dry sump lubrication system. 

Redesigned aluminium bilateral beam frame 

Yamaha’s engineers have focused on redesigning the aluminium 

bilateral beam frame to provide a lighter feel, increased agility and 

improved stability. 

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The character and behaviour of a bikes chassis is determined by 

many factors, including the geometry, specific rigidity balance of 

each separate component, and the way the components interact 

with each other. A significant change for 2023 is the relocation of 

the joint between the tank rails and head pipe, which is now 15mm 

lower than previously – and the joint between the frame tubing that 

connects the tank rails to the downtube has also been lowered by the 

same amount. 

Other important changes include increasing the rigidity of the 

downtube as well as the cross tube and swingarm pivot area – and 

the new frame now features a 4mm thick steel front engine mount 

with three through bolts – as opposed to an 8mm thick aluminium 

engine mount with one through bolt. 

Compact, slim bodywork 

The YZ450F is equipped with completely new ‘Horizontal Movement’ 

bodywork that gives this flagship motocross machine a sleek and 

tight new look. Every single exterior panel is redesigned, and the 

result is a slimmer and more compact body with a seamless and 

rounded finish. 

A new fresh air supply route to the intake enables the elimination 

of the front air ducts, and this has allowed the fitment of much 

more compact shrouds with a reduced width of 50mm, as well as a 

narrower new fuel tank – giving a much slimmer centre section. 

The compact front fender is matched by a new shorter rear fender, 

and together with the new seat, air filter cover and fuel tank, the 

YZ450F has a flatter horizontal profile and a much shorter front to 

rear body length. New sidepanels and fork guards complete the new 

look. 

Revised rider triangle 

The relative positions of all three elements of the rider triangle – 

namely the seat, handlebars and footrests – have been changed. 

The seat height is increased by 5mm and features a much flatter 

surface. Another change is the more rounded profile of the seat’s 

left and right sides, making lateral body movement easier and more 

comfortable. 

Footrests are now positioned 5mm lower, giving a total increase of 

10mm in legroom to accommodate larger riders, and the 4-position 

adjustable handlebars are moved to give a more natural riding 

position – while the rubber handlebar mounts ensure riding comfort. 

Updated KYB front and rear suspension valving 

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New suspension valving and for easier set up the KYB forks are 

equipped with a hand-adjustable compression damping adjuster. 

Riders can now access clear information and recommendations on 

suspension settings via the Power Tuner app on their smartphone, 

taking the guesswork out of adjustments. 

Improved rear brake feel 

The new model is equipped with a new rear hose with reduced 

rigidity that improves the balance of the brake input and gives the 

rider more accurate control. 

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New adjustable Traction Control System 

This electronic control system offers two levels of assistance as well 

as an OFF function, and by preventing the machine losing traction 

entirely it enables the rider to fully concentrate on the track ahead. 

The YZ450F’s new Traction Control System is controled via the 

Power Tuner app, enabling the rider to select their own preferred 

degree of intervention to match track conditions, changing weather 

and skill level. 

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Refined Launch Control System 

The Launch Control System features a new ‘Rev limit’ function that 

can be set with a maximum rpm between 6,000rpm and 11,000rpm 

in 500rpm increments, allowing the rider power off the line at full 

throttle and concentrate on getting the holeshot. When the launch 

control system recognizes that the start has been completed the Rev 

limit function automatically turns of and when 3rd gear is reached the 

Launch Control system is deactivated. 

Less weight 

A new fuel pump, airbox and chain guide make significant contributions 

to the lower weight . Even the smallest parts – including the throttle 

cable, handlebar switches and water pump impeller – have been 

redesigned to get weight down to just 109 kg wet – a reduction of 2,3 

kg. 

More intuitive new Power Tuner app 

Technical Highlights 

All-new lighter, slimmer and more compact 450cc engine 

Increased linear power at all engine speeds, and 500rpm higher rev limit 

Increased air intake capacity with 39mm intake valves 

Revised 5-speed transmission and new lightweight clutch 

New dry sump lubrication system 

2,3 kg overall bike weight reduction to 109 kg wet with full tank of fuel 

Redesigned bilateral aluminium beam frame with revised rigidity 

balance 

Updated front fork and rear shock internal valving 

New hand adjustable front fork compression damping adjuster 

Slimmer and more compact bodywork for increased rider agility 

Flatter and narrower seat for greater freedom of movement 

New 3-mode adjustable Traction Control System 

Updated Launch Control System 

New more intuitive Power Tuner app with Quick Tuning 

New lap timer feature and more 

FAQ-style suspension set up guidance 

For 2023 Power Tuner app has been upgraded and features an intuitive 

‘Quick Tuning’ function that makes it much easier and quicker to select 

the desired engine characteristics by sliding a scrollbar that runs from 

‘Smooth’ through to ‘Aggressive’. 

The new app includes additional functions including a lap timer, rpm, 

fuel consumption, speed and other data, and there is also a suspension 

FAQ page that helps the YZ450F owner to achieve their best set up. 

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Enduro Bikes: 

The YZ250FX, YZ450FX, WR250F and WR450F all return unchanged for 

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Yamaha’s WR450F and WR250F enduro bikes have been developed from 

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such as a wide-ratio gearbox, revised intake and exhaust systems, 

special mapping and cooling systems and more to ensure strong and 

useable performance. 

The new 2023 YZ125X offers a completely new, more powerful 125cc 

2-stroke engine, revised suspension damping, improved brakes, 

enhanced ergonomics and a new look, which Yamaha says makes it the 

perfect option for young enthusiasts looking to move up to a full-size 

2-stroke cross-country bike that is ready for competition. 

For riders looking for big 250cc 2-stroke power in the ultimate crosscountry 

racer, the new 2023 YZ250X features updated brakes, revised 

suspension, race-inspired ergonomics, and aggressive new styling. 

Kids bikes: 

Yamaha’s TT-R kids bike range features a model to suit riders of all 

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NORTH VS SOUTH 

ANNUAL MOTOCROSS CHALLENGE 

This is an MX event like no other in this country. 

Just under 300 entries from across our beautiful land 

meant that just about every class had full start gates. 

Wandering around the pits, the atmosphere is electric. 

The Western Cape crowd rocked up in a huge big rig 

with music pumping out and a festive vibe of note. 

The Yamaha Out Of Africa team had an even bigger Big 

Rig, and teams like RTR/Tork Craft had great pits as 

well. 

The local Bloem lads all had their very fancy private 

pits with the rest of the crowd all jockeying for position 

on the green lawns under the trees… and that was just 

Friday. 

Final preparations happened flat out on the track, 

making sure it was in the best possible condition for 

race day. 

Saturday RACE DAY! 

With the sun peeping over the horizon and mist rising 

off the frosted ground, the queue to get into the track 

snakes back down the road towards Bloemfontein and 

the queue in front of the Coffee van almost as long to 

fight off the early morning chill. 

If the atmosphere on Friday was electric, Saturday was 

positively Nuclear.

After a few quick sighting and practice laps it was 

off to the races. With the 50cc seniors kicking off the 

action followed in short order by the 50cc juniors, 125’s, 

Ladies, 65cc’s MX2, MX3, Support class, 85cc’s and 

MX1. 

Racing was wild, hard and fast through all the classes. 

A very notable performance from Kayla Raaff lapping 

almost of the entire field with apparent ease was 

spectacular to watch. 

The 65cc class took off at such a rate that they had 

everybody on the outside of holeshot corner cowering 

behind the berms as they flew past fighting for 

holeshot. The 85’s were just as eager and the 125’s, 

fuelled by teenage hormones launched over everything 

with gusto… and so it went on through all the classes. 

Pure adrenalin filled action and excitement everywhere, 

excited spectators shouting encouragement at the top 

of their lungs to their favourite rider or riders. 

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challenging the setting sun. Motocross is very much 

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on each scene within seconds with the Marshalls 

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the fallen rider and medics without a break in play. 

This is one pro race series for sure! 

Well done to everybody involved, we are already making 

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FC450 

Husqvarna 2023 

MX range – First Ride. 

Last month we attended the very swanky launch 

of Husqvarna’s MX 23 range at a local top notch 

restaurant and then this month we were all invited 

down to Terra Topia to throw a leg over each of 

the models and see what they were all about on 

the track. This month, we got to ride them… 

We gave our office hooligan Kyle the privilege and backed him up 

with our very experienced MX man Mike ‘Maverick’ Wessels. Mike, 

as we are sure you are all aware, is a moto crosser extraordinaire 

and freestyle rider with tons of international experience. He also 

has a very technical understanding of the inner working of things 

like suspension and suspension set up versus chassis and engine 

performance. 

Present for duty was the 2-stroke TC125 and then a Bevy of four 

strokes in the form of the FC 250, 350 and 450. 

It was a beautiful sunny Gauteng winters morning at Terra Topia 

with most everybody wandering around in short sleeve T-shirts and 

shorts for the most part. Kyle managed to snag Grant Frerichs of 

Husqvarna SA for a quick chat between rides and this is what he 

had to say:

Kyle:- “On the four stroke side what are some 

of the big changes?” 

Grant:- “Pretty much everything. It’s a brand 

new motorcycle from front to back, the only 

parts it shares from last year’s models are the 

fuel cap and the front wheel. New frame and 

new swingarm, paired together with a new 

linkage which gives the bike a much better 

geometry for the suspension which gives the 

rider a better forward position giving him/her 

a better rider triangle. As far as the rest of the 

bike goes, the engines are completely new 

on the four strokes and two strokes. The rear 

shock is brand new as well with a different 

ratio than what it had. It has a really plush 

feeling and most of that is attributed to the 

new linkage.” 

Kyle:- “Take us through the two strokes. What 

has changed?” 

Grant:- “The power delivery on the new 2 

strokes is completely different to how it 

was on previous models. Now, thanks to 

direct injection it is immediate power. The 

powerband, when that kicks in it is a lot less 

noticeable because you now have continuous, 

smoother power delivery throughout the curve 

thanks to the electronically activated power 

valve, which, incidentally you can adjust… you 

have to be really clever to do it, but you can 

do it to suit your riding style. All the other 

upgrades done to the bike to make a huge 

difference there. The electronic power-valve is 

huge difference and improvement along with 

the direct fuel injections on the two strokes 

which is literally a first of its kind… A fuel 

injected motocross bike that works.” 

You’ll have read our intro on these bikes a few 

issues ago, so we won’t bore you with all of 

the info – but here’s a quick recap with some 

comments from our riders… 

2-Strokes: 

The biggest news for the 2023 two-strokes is 

the addition of throttle body injection (TBI) on 

select models. Both of Husqvarna’s two-stroke 

motocrossers, the TC 125 and TC 250, come 

equipped with this new technology. 

TBI is an electronic fuel injection (EFI) system 

that uses a Keihin 39mm throttle body injector 

to deliver fuel in the traditional manner through 

a reed valve to the engine. 

Husqvarna’s TBI system requires riders to 

premix fuel in 40:1 (TC 125) and 60:1 (TC 250) 

ratios. 

The battery for the new system allows for 

electric starting and there is no kickstarter 

option on either the TC 125 or TC 250. 

The power valve is also electronically 

controlled for 2023, while the injection 

system has dual injectors to facilitate optimal 

performance. 

Ergonomically, the 2023 machines are a 

marked improvement. The seat has more 

padding and a better shape; the rider contact 

points are designed with grip in mind; and even 

the footpegs are engineered differently. 

To say that the bikes are all-new is an 

understatement: The 2023 two-strokes look to 

be game changers… 

Husqvarna TC125 

While the rolling chassis and much of the 2023 

Husqvarna TC 125 is shared across the board 

with even the big FC 450, the new 125 has its 

own engine that is entirely different from the 

TC 250 (and, of course, the four-strokes). 

Displacing 125cc via a 54.0 x 54.5mm bore 

and stroke, the revised motor with its casereed 

induction gets the same electronic 

newness as the 250: EFI, electronic power 

valve, choice of two engine maps, and electric 

starting. Rather than a linkage, the throttle 

cable directly activates the Keihin 39mm 

throttle body. 

Although the basic WP Xact fork and shock 

are the same as on its bigger brothers, the TC 

125 gets its own settings to correspond to 

its lighter weight. Other commonalities worth 

mentioning are the new bodywork that makes 

it easier for the rider to move around plus 

service the toolless quick-access airbox, 

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and the new footpegs that have 26.8 percent 

more contact area than before while being 

tucked further inboard, thus reducing the 

likelihood of snagging. 

Kyle says: 

“It’s a very small bike, but in the high revs it 

really pulls big time! She loves to be ridden 

hard. When you think it’s about to slide out… 

it doesn’t, as you get that feeling that you are 

about to lose the rear it just finds traction and 

it pushes and goes. As a package it is a little 

dynamo, a pack of dynamite just waiting to 

go Ka-Boom as soon as you hit that power 

band. It’s got everything in the chassis and the 

suspension to keep you straight on the rails… 

it’s crazy fun to ride!” 

Mike Says: 

Every MX rider should start on a 125cc 

2-stroke! 

There are riding techniques and fundamentals 

learned on the small-bore two-strokes that 

riders keep with them for decades to come. 

Proper shift timing, gear selection, weight 

transfer, and the importance of body positioning, 

along with the pace at which everything 

happens all at once… 

“Super fun, reminds me of my childhood, 

bringing back so many memories, super fun. 

You have to keep it in its power band to get 

max out of it, the moment you tap off you have 

to rev it up again and it does bog just a little 

bit, but that is normal for a 125 two stroke. 

There’s still a 125cc powerband, but it’s nothing 

like years past. The hit is tamed, but tractability 

is higher than ever before. Essentially, 

the power curve is more usable and broader, 

which means less mistakes. I had to get used 

to that again after having been on a four stroke 

for a long time, I forgot how that feels. There 

is a big difference between the Husky and 

KTM, I thought they might feel so much alike 

being a 125 from the same group, but WOW! It 

is actually a very different bike, the handling, 

the geometry, the overall feeling it gives you 

is completely different. The power delivery is 

smooth on the bottom end and once it is going 

it has a huge top end. A very different set up - 

an awesome bike – I love it!” 

The Four Strokes: 

For 2023, the four strokes are all new with 

a new hydroformed chromoly steel frame 

designed to combat a bike’s natural characteristic 

of squatting while under heavy 

acceleration. In addition, Husky switched to a 

combination aluminum/polyamide-constructed 

subframe as well as die-cast aluminum swingarm 

to optimize overall chassis rigidity and 

durability while keeping weight to a minimum. 

Meanwhile, new bodywork is even more rider-friendly, 

permitting the sudden gymnastics 

that are sometimes required when attacking 

a track. That bodywork includes a new airbox 

whose inlet ducts are designed to reduce 

drag and airflow deformation. No tools are 

required to access the Twin Air filter and each 

bike comes with a vented side panel/air box 

cover should the rider desire snappier throttle 

response.

You’ll also find the latest WP Xact suspension components 

front and rear with the shock both shorter and, thus, lighter 

while permitting damping adjustments with just your fingers. 

The top shock mount is reconfigured to also combat 

acceleration squat while the linkage is tucked a bit farther 

out of the way. In front, the 48mm fork legs house new 

hydrostops that provide a more progressive feel at the bottom 

of the stroke to eliminate harsh bottoming. Travel is 

12.0 inches front and 11.5 inches in back (this despite the 

shorter shock). Dunlop provides the tires, all of them the 

popular Geomax MX33, while D.I.D furnishes the 520 ERVT 

X-ring chains. The four-strokes get a suite of electronics. In 

addition to the two-stroke aids, the FCs also boast launch 

control and the quickshifter (QS). Just keep it pinned and 

nudge that shift lever. 

Husqvarna FC250 

It’s powered by a redesigned 250cc engine with its new 

81.0 x 48.5mm bore and stroke dimensions. The titanium 

intake valves are still 32.5mm, but the exhaust valves are 

larger at 27.5mm—an indication of potentially increased 

scavenging effect for more power. DLC-finished finger 

followers help control those valves via cams with updated 

timing. 

While Pankl also manufactures the FC 250′s gearbox, its 

five ratios are completely different to match the smaller 

engine’s power curve; final-drive gearing is slightly taller 

at 14/51. However, the 250 does get the same DS clutch 

operated by a Brembo hydraulic system as on all Huskys. 

Kyle says: 

“Even for an endure guy like me, the 250 feels so user 

friendly and so easy to ride. You can be a proper weekend 

warrior, get on this bike and you feel fast and feel 

comfortable. The one thing with these’23 models is that if 

your are under jumping and hit a knuckle or something you 

tend to have the bike go squirley on you and nine out of ten 

times that is when you generally fall… because of the bad 

landing. 

These new Husky’s are soaking up all the short landings 

that I am doing, the suspension just soaks it all up and it 

doesn’t throw you squirley and out of place or anything, 

it holds its line and keeps it pointed the right direction… 

Impressive.” 

Mike Says: 

“First impressions, when I swung my leg over the bike I 

could immediately feel it is a little bit shorter, Husky says it 

is 15mm’s lower on the seat, which is nice for me because 

I am very short. That helps a lot with getting on and off the 

bike and on the starts of course which is quite handy. It’s 

been said that the pegs might catch in the ruts but I didn’t 

experienced that at all. Personally I don’t think that it’s an 

issue. 

I am really impressed with the bike, it is really powerful… 

very similar to its orange cousin we tested a little while 

ago, lot of low down power… a very definite upgrade to 

the outgoing model which I have back home… chalk and 

cheese really. 

This ‘23 stock bike out of the box runs like an older bike 

that has had huge money spent on it - a pipe and a fied cylinder 

modihead. 

FC250 

A really awesome feature is the switchable maps which 

you can switch between on the fly. I could feel down the 

straights switching to map 2 how the extra grunt kicks in 

out of the corners and hitting the jumps especially in quite 

muddy conditions it comes in really handy. I didn’t really 

notice too much the rigidity on the frame and if we get this 

bike for a bit longer test I would really like to experiment 

with suspension settings.

2 

MO 

There have been some mixed reviews on the 

WP suspensions but it is the most workable 

and adjustable suspension on the market 

today. I think with a little bit of adjustment and 

testing every rider can find that perfect sweet 

spot for them. 

Straight out of the box I was well impressed 

with the FC250 and love the new look and 

especially the much more responsive power 

delivery and significant differences between 

map 1 and map 2. 

The traction control is really awesome and 

that quick shift… Pinned flat out on the throttle 

and just clicking up, you don’t have to worry 

about the clutch, that is such a cool feature… 

especially in the mud. 

I am really, really happy with the new Husky’s – 

Go get yourself one… No Really, just go do it!” 

Husqvarna FC 350 

Of the Huskys, the FC 350 may be the most 

changed, especially in the motor which is 

essentially a complete redo - starting with its 

internal dimensions of 88.0 x 57.5mm for a 

displacement of 350cc. Unlike the 450, the 350 

utilizes a DOHC head for its four lightweight 

valves with low-friction finger followers. 

Also unlike the 450, the 350 comes with a 

Diaphragm Steel (DS) clutch; it still uses a 

single diaphragm pressure plate instead of 

coil springs but is an undamped unit. It does 

feature the same five-speed Pankl gearbox as 

the 450, but final gearing is 14/52 versus the 

13/51 on the 450. 

The FC 350 frame also rotates the engine 

backward two degrees for improved handling, 

Kyle says: 

“I had an orange 350 enduro bike so I was very 

interested to see the power delivery bearing in 

mind that it is a motocrosser and a lot more 

punchy. 

In map 1 it is so user friendly you don’t realise 

you are on a 350 until you open it up, however, 

when you put it in map 2… hold on, you could 

swear you are on a 450. The frame is nice and 

tight, even though it is a bigger bore bike it is 

narrow, it is compact and it is just so rideable, 

so easy and manageable under your ass…. 

Mike Says: 

“The 350 is a great bike and my personal 

favourite out of the range. It’s a bit more 

‘de-tuned’ compared to the 450 which, let’s 

be realistic, is a bit of a handful. So if you are 

not riding the 450 to its full potential this is 

the bike for you. If you are veteran rider and 

still want to go fast and still be competitive in 

the 450 class just with a bit more manageable 

and controllable power the 350 is the right 

bike for you. I am really impressed with the 

bikes power, again a big difference between 

map 1 and map 2. As with all the bikes I would 

like to experiment a bit more with suspension 

settings to get the most out of the 350. 

Other than that it has a similar, familiar feel 

to me to the older bike, we are told that is 

marginally heavier but I did not notice that. 

Even though the new 350 feels very similar on 

geometry to me as the old bike, it does however 

feel a lot more ‘grippy’ on your body, so 

when you are riding you can grip it a lot easier 

with your legs… if that makes sense. 

The power is there, the handling is top notch, 

definitely my favourite of the bunch and as I 

said earlier, if you are a weekend warrior or 

just don’t want to hang onto a 450 anymore, 

the 350 is the perfect bike for you.” 

Husqvarna FC 450 

Husqvarna also redesigned the 450cc engine 

(the result of its 95.0 x 63.4mm bore and 

stroke) to place both the updated camshaft 

plus the crankshaft closer to the ideal center 

of gravity—another nod to improving handling. 

That cam, by the way, activates the four valves 

via rocker levers. 

Inside the cases of the most powerful engine 

in the line is a Pankl five-speed gearbox as 

well as a Dampened Diaphragm Clutch (DDC), 

which employs a single diaphragm pressure 

plate instead of the usual coil springs. That’s 

claimed to improve both traction and durability. 

Externally, you’ll find service markers on the 

cases to ease normal servicing. 

The exhaust includes a two-piece header with 

flow-designed resonance chamber for robust 

power while allowing removal without needing 

to move the shock. It terminates in a compact 

muffler that not only tones down the roar, but 

moves weight closer to the center of gravity. 

Like all three FCs, the 450 comes with EFI 

via a Keihin 44mm throttle body, though the 

electronic wizardry doesn’t stop there. The 

rider can choose either of two engine maps 

and take advantage of launch control, traction 

control (TC), and QS, while a combination 

hourmeter/fuel level indicator/FI status is also 

standard.

Kyle says: 

“The 450 is not as much hard work as you 

might think. On a big track like Terra Topia it is 

very user friendly, but then again the entire ’23 

Husqvarna MX range is user friendly. But what 

I noticed is that the, the bigger the bore the 

easier it is to ride. No matter what corner you 

are in the 450 always seems to find traction 

no matter what you are doing. You open it up 

and expect the rear to slide all over the place 

but it just finds traction. The one thing that all 

of us here today have commented on is the 

cornering capabilities of all these bikes is very 

definitely a top feature that we all appreciate… 

I would hazard that they are almost Japanese 

in their frame and suspension set up, they 

corner that well. 

The power modes… that 450, when you put it 

into ‘Beast mode’ it is a beast, almost like an 

old school 450 where there is nothing and then 

everything. In the standard mode it is really 

good fun to ride whether you a beginner or 

intermediate rider and if you are a pro racer 

this machine is going to do wonders for you. 

Mike Says: 

“The 450 was a bit of a handful after a whole 

days riding, but what a bike! What a machine! 

Getting over these jumps here at Terra Topia I 

was just using quarter throttle only, there is so 

much power in this bike, it’s ridiculous… I love 

it! I started out riding on map 1 and even that 

is a bit of a handful for me, map 2 is a huge 

difference for sure and is definitely the way of 

the future, so much more power at the flick of 

a switch, coupled with the quick shifter, map 

2 is really on fire. By the time it really starts 

kicking in properly I’m already tapping off, 

there is plenty, plenty power here and definitely 

quicker than the previous without a doubt. 

This bike handles absolutely amazingly and 

very comfortable to ride, naturally I would like 

to experiment a bit more with the suspension 

settings a bit, just to tweak them to suit my 

personal style of riding and try different tracks 

and terrains to see how the new chassis 

performs. The rigid chassis does put more 

emphasis on the suspension, especially 

on the harder pack compared to the 

deep sand. This is a big upgrade 

compared to the outgoing 

model for sure.” 

So there you have it, 

the new generation 

of Husqvarna TC 

and FC motocross 

machines are fully 

equipped with the 

latest technology 

and electronic 

advancements. 

New 

suspension, 

frames, 

swingarms, and 

bodywork across 

all five models. 

And did we mention 

that they are flippen 

gorgeous? 

You bet your ass they are! 

Get down to your nearest Husqvarna dealer 

and see for yourself. 

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The 2022 

Linex Yamaha Junior Development Series – 

Round 8 – 21st of August 2022 

Erora 

Words: Uncle X 

Pics: Cloud 9 

It was another cold and windy Gauteng 

winters morning at the ERORA MX Park in 

Kempton Park that saw around 60 Junior 

and Novice riders lining up for this popular 

motocross series. 

The classes for the day and the fastest 

rider per class were as follows: 

50cc PeeWee Axell Sutherland 

50cc B class Ronald Venter 

50cc A class Wilco du Plooy 

65cc B class Milan Brand 

65cc A class Wilco du Plooy 

85cc B class Joshua Needham 

85cc A class Dineille Serfontien 

With great racing in all the classes, Axell 

Sutherland No.212 was crazy fast on his 

Yamaha PeeWee 50. There were a lot of 

new comers including 4 new young ladies in 

the various classes. 

The day without any major incidents or 

injuries, (always a plus), and all the juniors 

receiving their medals and participation 

certificates from the guys at Inland MX and 

ATS Timing. 

See you at the next one.

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mountains 

are calling... 

SUZUKI DL650 

in the Cape 

What! You’ve never ridden the 

Suzuki DL650? Best you get 

your hands on one and send us 

a feature! That was our directive 

to regular contributor Wilhelm 

Lutjeharms when he called us the 

other day. 

He tells us the story… 

Few things are more enticing than pulling 

your helmet down, putting your gloves on 

and heading out on a cold winter’s morning 

in search for some adventure. We explore 

a small part of the Elgin Valley outside 

Somerset West. 

Words: Wilhelm Lutjeharms 

Pictures: Wilhelm Lutjeharms (action shots: 

Ian McLaren) 

There are very different views among motorcycle 

riders and owners when it comes to off-road 

riding. There is the crowd that enjoys trail riding 

or enduro on the tracks. On the vastly other side 

of the spectrum the tourers would easily opt for a 

KTM 1290 Super Adventure or a BMW R 1250 GS. 

You can continue to split this pie into smaller 

segments. What if you going to spend most of 

your time on the tarmac but going to venture offroad 

on selective occasions, or only do that one 

or two long-distance trips throughout the year? 

This is where a motorbike like the Suzuki DL650 

steps in. I’ve done a decent amount of mileage 

on- and off-road in the saddle of its bigger 

brother, the DL1050. However, as good as it is, 

I was wondering how the smaller 650 would do 

in a similar environment, as I’m a big fan of sub- 

1000 cc motorbikes. 

(Incidentally, when the guys from Dirt And Trail 

heard that I have not yet ridden the 650, they 

made this feature compulsory!) 

Visually the 650 looks just as good as the 1050, 

especially in the yellow colour (one of three 

available colours) this test unit came in. Having 

the smaller engine, there is more empty space 

around the front of the engine behind the front 

wheel. However, the engine and exhaust manifold 

are protected by a very sturdy bash plate and 

crash bars. 

The moment you swing your leg over, start the 

engine and pull off, you realise there is less 

weight to manage versus the 1050. There is the 

perfectly beating twin-cylinder engine sound 

as you start the engine, while in front of you is 

the small windscreen and below that the single 

colour screen giving you the basic information 

you need.

SUZUKI DL650 IN THE CAPE 

This includes a fuel gauge, fuel range and a trip computer. To the left 

is also a 12 V socket should you wish to run a device or two from this 

socket. 

The seat is comfortable and relatively soft. Even after three hours in the 

saddle, with regular stops, I still found it very comfy. 

On the road, I was immediately impressed with torque that this engine 

offers. It is in the mid-range where the 90-degree, V-twin engine felt at 

its happiest to me. You can rev it out to the redline at 10 000 r/min, but I 

rarely felt the need or urge to do that. It is the middle of the rev range that 

small twists of the wrists result in decent acceleration. It is here, at 6 400 

r/min that the 69 N.m of torque is delivered, while the peak power of 50 

kW arrives at 8 000 r/min. 

Leaving Somerset West I headed up Sir Lowry’s pass with my first stop at 

the lookout point at the top. It is truly a gorgeous view of the Helderberg 

region all the way to Cape Town. The sun was still hidden behind the 

clouds and the wind was pumping and it was only 11 degrees Celsius. As 

I headed down and over the Steenbras Dam, the wind dissipated and only 

a few kilometres later, you can either pull over at The Orchard farm stall or 

carry on and stop at Peregrine farm stall. 

This area is much loved by trail riders, but the road I have in mind is a 

much easier piece of gravel. 

If you turn off the N2 onto the Viljoenshoop Road you will note that one 

of the next turn offs are Appletiser Road, (yes, this is apple country). 

Continue straight on Viljoenshoop and this twisty road leads to the 

Highlands Road. The first part is tarmac that twists between the farms 

and then it turns into gravel as it heads up the mountain. 

The moment I hit the gravel I switched the traction control off. There is 

a “1” and “2” setting, but these settings are irrelevant for gravel riding as 

they are still too intrusive. This specific mountainous area is not very high, 

but within 1 km you are at the lookout point. Here you have a near bird’s 

eye view over the beautiful Elgin Valley.

SUZUKI DL650 IN THE CAPE 

Time to park the bike, and sit on a rock a little 

and think about what Robert M. Pirsig wrote 

in his book, Zen and the art of motorcycle 

maintenance: 

“Once there, they become more aware than 

any of the others that there’s no single or fixed 

number of routes. There are as many routes as 

there are individual souls”. 

It is a clear winter’s morning, the air is crisp and 

clean and there is very little traffic, especially 

on this gravel road. I continue along with it as it 

dips down through some Eucalyptus plantations 

before it opens up again with some fynbos on 

each side. It is not a long stretch and before you 

know it you’ve reached the end where it meets 

the R44 tarmac road, close to the Arabella Golf 

Estate. 

I can head along this stretch and enjoy the 

gorgeous stretch of tarmac that snakes along the 

False Bay coast line. 

But, I opt to turn around and enjoy the mostly 

smooth gravel piece once more. 

The bike is fitted with road biased tyres, but they 

still offer, from my experience, reasonable gravel 

road grip. Obviously there is nothing more fun 

than twisting the throttle a little and allowing the 

torque to spin the rear wheel! The ride quality, 

both on and off road I find to be quite good. The 

suspension is absorbent while the seat assists 

with the final absorption of the road irregularities. 

I pass some of Tokara’s vineyards as well as Iona 

wine farm, the latter offering a wonderful tasting 

experience if you have a designated driver on 

hand. As was the case on the tarmac, the DL650 

feels light and nimble. Soon, the tarmac road 

starts and this time I pick up the pace and enjoy 

tipping the bike into corners and using more of 

the rev range. Even after enthusiastic riding I was 

impressed by the average of 5.3 litres per 100 km 

the trip computer indicated. 

If you are planning on loading your bike with 

three panniers for very long trips with a pillion, 

I can understand why you would opt for a larger 

capacity motorcycle. However, I also understand 

the lure of picking a smaller capacity unit like 

this DL650. I know that I personally feel more 

comfortable piloting this bike than larger 

capacity units on tricky sections. 

My thoughts on the DL650: 

Overall, on power there is always enough on offer, 

its comfortable to ride on- and off-road and you 

can outpace basically all the traffic all the time. 

It is not intimdating in any kind of way and there 

is honestly almost nothing to find fault with. 

The clincher is when the DL650 throws its valuefor-money 

Joker card your way. 

At R144 500 you can simply not argue against it, 

it offers what several other manufacturers can 

only give buyers higher up the price range. 

It remains the case that this bike does exactly 

what it says on the tin. 

This one came from Mad Macs Motorcycles in 

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It’s about the training... 

Coetzee Zietsman 

Photo byline - Coetzee Zietsman 

I’ve been riding adventure bikes for many years, 

mostly without incident. I’m by no means a champion 

rider and had to learn the hard way that riding a big 

adventure bike off road safely, you have to get proper 

training. 

Let me begin the story one afternoon in Lesotho, about 17 years ago, 

on a cattle trail between somewhere and nowhere. I was gunning my 

Suzuki DL 1000 down the road, standing up on the pegs and scanning 

the road ahead. A friend told me that’s the right way to do it. 

The next moment I was flying over the handlebars and landed in a puff 

of dust and on my left shoulder. To this day I don’t know what went 

wrong and it took me two years of therapy, after surgery, to get the full 

use of my left arm back. 

I realised, while working with a physiotherapist to get my shoulder 

moving again, that I should probably get some training to learn how to 

ride my bike properly. 

Friends and fellow riders suggested Country Trax outside Amersfoort 

in Mpumalanga. The then Yamaha marketing team helped by making a 

brand new Yamaha 660 Tenere available for the course. Three days later 

I could not believe that I ever rode my bike on dirt roads without this 

training. I was literally doing everything wrong before. After the training 

I could now start practising the techniques that would make me a better 

and safer rider. It was the start of my love relationship with adventure 

biking. 

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In September last year, my friend Maarten 

Willemse, also in his mid fifties like me, 

decided that it was time to buy a bike. With 

some nudging from me he decided on a 

Yamaha XT1200Z, or Super Tenere as they are 

better known. I think the decision was an easy 

one after he rode mine on a dirt road trip to the 

Eastern Free State. 

Maarten had the same problem I had many 

years before. He felt uncomfortable on 

the bike and not sure what to do about it. I 

suggested we do a Country Trax course in 

Amersfoort. It worked for me and I was sure 

it would work for him. He called me a couple 

of months later with the news that he had 

booked. There was no way I was going to miss 

out on the trip and I offered to go with. 

Through the years Jan du Toit, founder and 

head trainer at Country Trax, and I had become 

good friends. I did the course many times 

at Amersfoort and at some of their other 

academies around the country. There are 12 

of them. I pitched the idea of a story about 

Maarten’s training to Jan and he thought it was 

a good idea. 

The course starts on a Friday morning, so you 

will have to travel to Country Trax on Thursday. 

It takes about three and a half hours to get 

there from Johannesburg. Jan used to do most 

of the training himself, but over the years he 

had trained a group of young instructors to 

take over from him. Gerhard, his son, was one 

of them and he was going to be our instructor 

for the weekend. 

Becoming an instructor is no easy task. All 

the Country Trax instructors are registered 

as official BMW Motorrad trainers with BMW 

Motorrad in Germany. They are considered 

some of the best in the world. Although BMW 

accredited, the training is open for all bikes. 

The course Maarten signed up for was the 

“Intermediate Weekend Course”. They also 

have an introductory course and an advanced 

one. In my opinion the “Intermediate Weekend 

Course” is the one to go for. I’ve done it 4 

times already. 

Gerhard started with the very basics of 

balance and weight distribution while riding. 

He explained in detail why you should be 

standing up, looking up and opening up when 

you are riding on a dirt road or even off road. 

Then he covered traction. Riding on dirt 

roads with a heavy adventure bike is all about 

traction. With your weight in the right place, 

your gaze where you want to go and a little bit 

of the adventure spirit, you will get there. 

From basics he migrated to bike recovery. How 

do you pick up a 250kg bike when it’s lying 

on its side? Turns out there are two schools 

of thought; the German one and the one for 

the rest of us. The Germans like to use the 

handlebars as a lever whereas the rest of us 

use our legs to “walk” the bike upright. It’s 

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VAN REENENS RIDE 

Weekend of the 

12th November 

2022 

Come and explore beautiful Van Reenens. 

From the historic Green lantern Inn 

Dirtbikes, Quads and Side By Sides all 

welcome! 

Full day in the saddle on Saturday. Lunch up 

in the caves. 

Shorty on Sunday before you head for 

home. 

Optional tech sections for bikes only. 

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amazing to see how easy it is to pick up a heavy bike when you use the 

correct technique, be it German or not. 

After this, the group of students got to do some riding. They started 

with a “launch and stop” exercise where they had to start the bike 

moving and get in the standing position as quickly as possible. Then 

Gerhard tested the group’s ability to actually go where they are looking 

by making them cross fences using low and narrow bridges. Like with 

all things adventure biking it looks daunting until you have done it. The 

students passed with flying colours. 

The rest of the morning was spent riding through cones, practicing 

the figure of eight, jumping a log and riding through parallel poles. The 

latter always presents a great opportunity for an action shot. If you 

don’t do it right, there is a good chance you will also learn the basic 

rules of gravity. I got a great picture of Enrico Porelli in full flight after 

misjudging the exit. It was all good fun and Enrico was fine; not even a 

bruised ego. 

The real fun starts Friday afternoon in the sandpit. Learning to ride in 

sand is one of the fundamentals of adventure biking. Somewhere in 

your riding life, you will encounter sand. With the correct tyre pressures, 

weight way back and a steady hand on the throttle, you can get through. 

If you are going a little faster than what feels comfortable, you’re doing 

it right. This is where I realized the value of a well designed training 

course. After spending the morning learning how to balance, move your 

weight on the bike and where to look, the sand becomes just another 

rideable obstacle you can enjoy on your adventure bike. Sand is the 

place where all you have learned comes together. 

Another scary thing on a bike is to go up and down steep inclines. Again 

it turned out not to be an issue for the students. Weight at the back, with 

brakes applied to regulate your momentum going down, and the reverse 

when you are going uphill will do the trick. Going uphill you have to 

move your weight forward and give a bit of steady throttle to make sure 

you keep the momentum. 

Before the Country Trax course, Maarten had never stood up on his bike. 

Now, after one day of training, he was making emergency stops, riding 

through thick sand and “riding on the range” all while standing up. I 

could see he was having fun. 

Saturday was spent repeating what was learned the previous day and 

moving on to some more advanced riding. It’s a tough and busy day, but 

like the previous day, it was incredible to see the improvement in all the 

riders. By the end of the day some had no qualms jumping their bikes at 

the top of a steep incline. 

Sunday is the fun day of the course. It’s designed to put what you 

learned the previous two days into action. It starts with laps around an 

oval track. After going around twice, Maarten was drifting his Yamaha 

through the corners. He would not believe me when I told him he was 

drifting. I had to show him a picture to prove I was right. The smile on 

his face told the whole story. 

The last exercise of the day is a water crossing. Again, I don’t think I 

have ever been on an adventure trip where there is not some sort of 

water crossing. I think route masters plan routes to make sure you 

go through water. I know I do. The scary thing about water is that you 

cannot see what is underneath. So it’s a leap of faith. You have to trust 

the bike and your skills. You also have to look where you want to exit, 

otherwise you will be picking up the bike in water. That’s also fun, but 

it’s more fun to get through. 

Around 11 the course wraps up. The group of students gathered around 

the table at the training centre where they each received a certificate 

stating that they successfully completed the “Intermediate Weekend 

Course”.

Who should do this course? Well, you should. Even if you have been 

riding for many years, it’s good to learn and understand the science 

behind it and improve your riding skills. If you are a beginner, you will 

start your riding career by doing things right, right from the start, which 

means there will be no bad habits you have to unlearn later. It’s even 

helpful for more experienced riders to sharpen up and be reminded 

about the basics of riding. 

Trust me, we can all do with a bit of training and Country Trax is one of 

the better places to get it. You can find them online at www.countrytrax. 

co.za 

you a better and safer rider. I’m not mad about the complex variety of 

rider modes, but they work and you should take one for a test ride. 

KTM 890 Adventure 

This is a serious off-road machine. It’s nimble, light and fast as 

lightning. It carries its weight low, because of the fuel tank wrapping the 

engine and is therefore very stable in all riding conditions. Definitely the 

most off-road capable bike on the course. It had no problem keeping up 

with the larger bikes on tar back to Johannesburg. It might be the best 

of both worlds bike we are all looking for. 

The Bikes 

There were two Yamaha XT1200Z’s, a BMW GS Adventure, Honda Africa 

Twin with the automatic gearbox and a KTM 890 Adventure on the 

training. They are all very capable bikes, but also very different bikes. 

Yamaha XT1200Z 

It’s coming to the end of its production run of 12 years. They are 

bulletproof and can handle anything you throw at them. It’s heavy and 

not really built for highly technical stuff. But if there’s a road, no matter 

how bad, the Yamaha will get you there. You will run out of talent long 

before it runs out of ability. 

BMW GS Adventure 

This is the bike that started the craze of large adventure bikes way back 

in the previous millennium. The current model is loaded with electronics 

and rider assistance. They outsell all other adventure bikes in South 

Africa and the rest of the world. It’s big, heavy and expensive, but still 

the bike riders dream to own. It’s that good. 

Honda Africa Twin 

A serious contender in the adventure market. The one on training was 

the automatic version. You think you don’t like it until you start getting 

used to it. It works and coupled with the bike’s traction control makes 

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Husqvarna Racing Triumphant 

at Winterberg National Enduro. 

The National Enduro Championship travelled 

to the Eastern Cape town of for the second to 

last round of the season. Husqvarna Racing 

secured a significant feat with their riders 

finishing top of the class as well as sliding 

into an impressive 1, 2 on the overall results 

of the day. 

The route is in the picturesque area of 

Bathurst and flows through the hills and 

valleys. The guys at Rover Motorcycle Club 

set a fantastic loop that incorporates all elements 

of Enduro riding. The river beds are a 

technical challenge to get through quickly but 

easy enough for all to navigate through. The 

flowing sections through the natural forest 

are a lot of fun to race though while trying to 

keep your flow and rhythm. There are some 

tricky exits out of the rivers and technical 

climbs to keep everyone busy. Added to all 

the fun in the river beds and forest they had 

some fantastic open sections to get your 

breath back. 

The Bathhurst route is a rider favourite 

on the National Championship circuit and 

it was clear that Brett Swanepoel felt the 

same, wringing his FE350 unchallenged to 

Winterberg’s top spot. “I started off first and 

managed to stay out in front all day, though 

I normally struggle to find speed on the first 

lap but I have been trying to get that sorted 

and seems to be working,” Swanepoel said 

smilingly. 

FE 350 rider Swanepoel went on to say: “The 

track was awesome and definitely one of the 

best Enduros I’ve raced, the guys down here 

are really passionate and there is also a lot 

of racing heritage at the Winterberg and that 

shows.” 

The FE 250 mounted Kyle Flanagan was 

brought in to fill in for the injured Heinrich 

Aust… But nobody told him that. He took the 

fight straight to the boys with a seriously 

impressive performance. 

He was beaming after the event and went as 

far as saying he even had some gas left in 

the tank. He continued: “The track was really 

cool. In CPT we have pretty limited riding 

places and the terrain doesn’t change too 

much, so to be back in a wet, slippery river 

bed made me feel at home!” 

“I think that kept me going even when I started 

getting a bit tired on the last 2 laps,” he 

said. He finished by saying: “Overall, the bike 

was a lot of fun to race, I think the organizers 

did a good job of putting the event together 

and it was great to be back banging bars with 

the boys!” 

Grant Frerichs, Group Marketing Manager 

commented: “Winterton was a perfect day 

for Husqvarna racing. Brett cemented his 

dominance in the 2022 season by winning 

once again and extending his championship 

lead and the fill-in ride for Kyle Flanagan 

couldn’t have gone any better with a class win

and second overall. We are extremely happy with results and look forward 

to the last round of National Enduro where Brett Swanepoel looks set to 

claim his 8th South African championship.” 

KTM’s Blake Gutzeit set the field alight with the fastest time of the first 

lap after starting in the second row. “It was really difficult to fully charge 

from the second row because of some technical bits and riding in Brett’s 

dust,” Gutzeit said afterwards. 

Gutzeit commented that the roads were very fast and after trying to pass 

for some time, the jeep track took a sharp left into some natural bush 

which he did not see coming “I went straight into a washaway ditch and 

the bike stopped abruptly sending me flying over the bars”. 

Team mechanic Kevin Tyrer said “Blake really had his bell rung there” and 

Gutzeit was forced to retire due to injuries to his wrist and the hit to his 

head. 

“That was it for me, which was obviously not what we were looking for 

as I felt really good at the start and KTM South Africa supplied me with 

everything I needed, really such a great bike and such a great team to be 

part of” Gutzeit commented. He went on to say: “I can’t thank Franziska 

enough for putting everything in place and really just believing in me, but 

it’s time to regroup and move forward onto the next race.” 

Brad Cox, back from injury struggled in the early hours of the race, but 

managed to claw his way back after regrouping at decontrol. 

“I’m not super stoked with 2nd of course but that’s all I had out there 

today so I’ll take it as it comes” he said. “The bike was really amazing 

and it was so good being back with my orange family on the weekend” he 

added. 

Young Matthew Stevens said the Winterton event was another awesome 

event and that it was the perfect enduro loop that encouraged close 

racing. It was evident after four hours of racing with just 10 minutes 

separating the top 5 riders. 

“I really felt strong all the way through and I’m happy with my progress 

keeping the gap close to the big boys in front,” Stevens said. “I’m pleased 

with my P5 in J1 and it feels like I’m getting there” he said in closing.

The Throttle 

Angels 

Womans Day 

Ride: 

You’ve met the clan from Grotto To 

Gravel - the guys responsible for 

the Gatskuur feature over the last 

few issues? 

That will continue when we have 

space - but they hosted a very 

cool initiative the other day, and 

our Stefan, Rene’ and Morag went 

along to help out, take pics and 

have some fun... 

Stefan and Morag tell the story. 

Pics by Blackrock Creative Studio’s 

The call went out to the ladies: 

Come and have a lekker ride and, while you 

are at it, please donate a bra for CANSA and 

sanitary products to donate to underprivileged 

girls. 

More than 200 people showed up in support 

of woman’s day on well over 100 bikes, for an 

event that was only planned a few weeks ago. 

We rode with the gravel rider group, there 

were also 2 tar groups leaving from separate 

locations; one from Ducati Centurion and the 

other from KTM Raceworx in Roodepoort. It 

was great to see around 60 adventure bikes 

get together at BMW Motorrad to go on a 

lekker ride. 

Open Riders Morag Campbell was the gravel 

ride leader for the woman’s day ride, and 

after we all warmed up with a cup of coffee 

and signed the register, she started the rider 

briefing: 

A very relaxed ride from Motorrad Centurion 

onto the freeway, off at Diepsloot and onto 

the R511, meet again at ADA and then hit 

the dirt all the way to Grotto to Gravel Bikers 

Hideaway. 

Some rules that Morag mentioned during the 

briefing; to ride at your own pace, with a fast 

medium and slow group on tar, wait for the 

people behind you when turning off, stick 

together on the gravel but leave a dust gap, 

and have fun! 

It was a great ride for everyone, the beautiful 

flowy curves of the R511 through the 

mountains made for a relaxing start. We got 

onto the gravel about 5 k’s from ADA, which 

was another greatl ride through the Magalies 

mountains. 

It was a green route, easy enough for even my 

inexperienced riding ability with a pillion. There 

were some lurkers and lots of potholes but all 

in all a great ride. 

We rode through the mountains and around 

a nature reserve, and if your eyes were quick 

enough you would’ve spotted some Impala and 

a few baboons. 

The gravel road came up to a tar road just 500 

meters from the Grotto to Gravel venue, where 

more than 150 bikes showed up from all over.

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If you’re looking for a nice end destination on 

an adventure ride, definitely make a plan to visit, 

they have a great bar and restaurant as well as 

camping and glamping facilities for adventure 

riders. 

They threw together a great get-together at their 

little place in the Magalies Mountains. With a 

three-course meal for everyone, live music, a 

cash bar and an entertaining raffle draw done by 

Altus Thiart and Pierre Breytenbach of Footpeg 

Diaries You Tube fame. 

Their varied and vast collection of bikes are on 

display in every spare spot, and each has an 

entertaining story attached, 

Big thanks to all the amazing sponsors of the 

day, many of the ladies left with some nice raffle 

prizes ranging from power banks and stainless 

steel motorcycle braai’s, to R8000 bike wrap 

vouchers from Ink 

Monkey and riding lessons from iRide. 

Thank you Peter Dixon and team for emergency 

response support, and Percy from BMW Motorrad 

Rustenburg LMG dealership as the back up 

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Every rider brought along a bra to donate, (One 

of the ladies, Annemien collected from all her 

friends and arrived with over 30 bra’s in her 

backpack) to CANSA and sanitary products to 

donate to underprivileged girls. There were also 

some goodies for sale of which all proceeds 

went to charity. 

It was great, fun and a heartwarming experience. 

A massive success for the Throttle Angels and 

Grotto to Gravel. 

This event is an introduction to Throttle Angels, 

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Inland MX 

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Round 8 – 20th of August 2022 

Terra Topia 

Words: Uncle X 

Pics: Sean Versfeld - Cloud 9 

The motocross competitors, their back up teams and spectators 

were greeted with windy and icy conditions on Saturday 

morning which persisted throughout the day. However this did 

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With approximately 160 motocross riders from 4 years old up 

until 72 years old, (we reiterate that you are never too young to 

start racing and never too old to carry on racing), Round 8 of 

this popular series was as exciting as ever. 

Our winners for the day were: 

50cc Juniors 

50cc Seniors 

65cc 

85cc Jnr 

85cc Pro-mini’s 

125cc high school 

Support class 

MX 1 

MX 2 

Masters 

Grand Masters 

Ladies 

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Cassie van Zyl 

Ethan Louw 

Ashton Martin 

Lucas Venter 

Jordan Kelly 

Dean Wheeler 

Marco de Vrye 

Ty Taylor 

Adriaan Maguire 

Brooklyn Lilford 

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