Are you bored of the same ol’ same ol’ weekend rides? The usual loop to the same coffee stop, same chatter, same stretch of tar? Or maybe you’re just looking for something different, something that’ll get you out exploring, seeing […]
The Turkana Challenge. Too lekker to ignore. Read More »
For years, enduro riders have been asking the same question: “When will Yamaha finally give us a proper 2-stroke hard enduro machine?” The YZ250X was a solid platform, but it never quite matched the demands of South Africa’s brutal terrain.
Yamaha South Africa Unleashes the YZ250X-HE – Built for Hard Enduro! Read More »
When the guys from Linex Lynwood called to let us know that the very latest Yamaha T7 was on the floor and waiting for a ride, we jumped at the opportunity. To sweeten the pot, they also threw in a
Riding The 2025 Yamaha T7. Read More »
Adventure riders in South Africa face just about everything, bumper-to-bumper city traffic, high-speed stretches of tar, gravel roads in the Karoo, and muddy singletrack up in the Berg. Picking the right helmet for all that isn’t easy. That’s where the
Caberg Tanami Scram Helmet – Now Available from DMD Read More »
Nitro Helmets was founded by George Lloyd in 2001 in the UK. Nitro’s philosophy is simple, they aim to meet the rider’s needs by offering quality helmets at affordable prices. Nitro says they prioritise functionality above the latest trends and
A Look At Nitro Helmets. Read More »
So here’s the thing. Every time we talk about “adventure bikes” in South Africa, the conversation swings straight to the big bruisers. It’s like nobody even remembers that not everyone wants, or needs a two-wheeled behemoth just to head up
Kawasaki Versys-X 300. One Of The Most Underrated Motorcycles in SA? Read More »
For 2026, the 701 Enduro evolves rather than revolutionises. Husqvarna has retained the core that makes the 701 so appealing. That big single‑cylinder LC4 engine. Capable suspension, a capable chassis, with refinements across several systems. Engine updates. The LC4 single‑cylinder
The 2026 Husqvarna 701 Enduro Read More »
This is what the 390 Adventure always should have been… Two bikes arrived at our offices and we took them out for some “More techy” trails. Then we gave the bikes to the photography team from
Riding KTM’s New 390’s Read More »
On the flat oval of Randfontein Raceway, a thunderous roar echoes as a Suzuki GS 450 leans into the dirt, its rider sliding with controlled aggression. To the crowd, it’s another race. To the man gripping the bars, it’s something
Readers Ride: The Rebirth of a 1978 Suzuki GS 450. Read More »
Well known motorcycle enthusiast Clinton Pienaar…. Yes, yes – that Clinton Pienaar of Superbike magazine fame is making waves in the Cape Town motorcycle scene at Moto Bike Shed. When paper and ink prices went galactic, Clint took this as
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