The KTM 300 XC-W
The KTM 300 XC-W is the bike that won last year’s Roof of Africa in the hands of James Moore. Now, you might say that any bike in that guy’s hands could do the job, and you’d probably be right. […]
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HJC C50 – BUILT FOR THE DIRT
The new HJC C50 is aimed at riders who want modern features without overcomplicating things. Built for off-road use, whether that’s MX, trails, or enduro, it’s set to land in South Africa around mid-May. At its core, the C50 uses
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Riding the BMW R 1300 GS Adventure.
BMW imported the R 1300 GS Adventure months ago. We attended the unveiling at BMW Motorrad Fourways and took the bike for a brief ride up and down the urban roads around the dealership. We tried to arrange a proper
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Another first for Honda:
First came DCT, now it’s the E Clutch… We popped past Honda the other day to collect their new Activa Scoot when we saw a new Transalp lurking in the corner. Being the curious lot that we are, we took
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Leatt ADV HydraDri 8.5 Adventure Boots
“Adventure riding isn’t about perfect conditions, it’s about dealing with whatever gets thrown your way. The Leatt ADV HydraDri 8.5 is built with exactly that in mind, giving riders a boot that’s ready for long days, rough terrain, and unpredictable
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Gorilla Brite bike wash products…
Proudly South African: When a brand rolls into the Dirt & Trail headquarters for a live demo, we pay attention. That’s exactly what Gorilla Brite did. No big promises, no over-the-top claims, just a full lineup of bike care products
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413 Racing opens In Hillcrest
The Solms family have opened their third branch of 413 Racing in Hillcrest KZN. They now have dealerships in Hillcrest, Newcastle and Utrecht. Marissa and Derrick Solms. 413 Racing Dani and Roarke It was a festive occasion with a steady
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We Ride the KTM 1390 Super Adventure S Evo
Well Well! KTM followed a trend and came up with their version of an auto box on a motorcycle. Yes, yes, we hear you, IT’S NOT AUTOMATIC DAMMIT, it’s AMT. To be quite frank, they have done a spectacular job.
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Motul’s “Ladies Learn to Ride” Returns
Motul’s “Ladies Learn to Ride” Returns to Fuel a New Group of Female Riders. Motul has announced the return of the Ladies Learn to Ride event, scheduled for 23 May 2026 at the ADA Training Facility in partnership with Honda
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Beyond the Horizon: The Turkana Challenge.
Why the Turkana Gear Challenge is the Best “Organised Chaos” on Two Wheels If you’ve been following Dirt & Trail, you’ll know we’ve been keeping a close eye on a movement that is currently sweeping across the South African biking
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