Expert Bike Reviews
KTM 1290 Super Adventure R (2023) Review
Sitting atop the adventure bike category are a host of large displacement machines that are more than capable of taking a rider just about anywhere. The pinnacle of KTM's adventure offering, the Super Adventure in R trim is the most capable yet and spent a week exploring the wilds of the Highveld.07 Jan 2024|Lawrence Minnie
Suzuki GSX8S (2023) Review - Street SmartsAfter a lengthy period of not bringing any brand new models to market, Suzuki has doubled down and in a short space of time introduced two brand new models, the 800 DE adventure bike and the exceptional new GSX8S. 23 Dec 2023|Lawrence Minnie
BMW M1000R (2023) ReviewIt's not often that an OEM will allow unrestricted testing of a hyperfocused sports bike which is why we were so surprised when one showed up on our doorstep. The BMW M1000R is only one step down in the Bavarian manufacturer's ultra sportbike hierarchy and we got to spend a week with it.07 Nov 2023|Lawrence Minnie
Honda Goldwing GLH1800 DCT (2023) ReviewIn the world of touring motorcycles, few have come close to the success of the Goldwing. Endurance, comfort, and luxury rolled into an executive package make for a ride that must be experienced. We get to grips with the latest model. 04 Oct 2023|Lawrence Minnie
Honda CB750 Hornet (2023) ReviewThe middleweight naked bike segment continues to grow and the latest entrant to the market is the CB750 Hornet, a cool new take on an old name. It may be an all-new machine but it still has all the sting you will need for the city.27 Sep 2023|Lawrence Minnie
BMW R 1250 GS Trophy (2023) ReviewAs the adventure community prepares to say goodbye to the outgoing model, BMW has released another special edition GS, this time to celebrate the success of the global GS Adventure rider competition.14 Sep 2023|Lawrence Minnie
Honda XL750 Transalp (2023) ReviewMid-weight adventure bikes rule the roost at the moment and Honda has brought theirs to the forefront. The much anticipated 750 TransAlp makes for an interesting proposition and we spent a week putting it to the test both on and off road.15 Jul 2023|Lawrence Minnie
TVS Apache 310 RR (2023) ReviewSmall bikes don't have to be boring or underpowered. We spent some time with the Indian-made TVS Apache 310 and found this track-ready runabout to be more than the sum of its parts.29 Apr 2023|Lawrence Minnie
KTM 890 Duke R (2023) ReviewThe Duke 890 caters to a segment of riders who love to ride on the edge. Power, agility, and tech come together in a machine that delivers an engaging and exciting ride every time you twist the throttle. We spent a week pushing the Duke 890 R to our limits and realised it still had so much more to give.18 Mar 2023|Lawrence Minnie
KTM 1290 Super Duke GT (2023) ReviewThe Austrian brand has spent a great deal of time ensuring that they stay ahead of the pack when it comes to aggressive performance machines across all spheres of riding but where do they fit in when it comes to sports tourers?07 Mar 2023|Lawrence Minnie
Honda CB500X (2023) Review Many adventure pundits will say that the CB500X isn't a new bike and has been on sale in other countries for well over 10 years already. It is, however, new to South Africa and we got to grips with this lightweight adventure rider on the back country roads of the highveld.20 Feb 2023|Lawrence Minnie
Suzuki M109R Boulevard (2022) ReviewThe cruiser market was long dominated by the likes of Harley Davidson but as soon as the Japanese manufacturers realised they could easily compete, a stream of raked-out large bore bikes flooded the worldwide market. One of these bruiser behemoths is the M109R, better known as the Boulevard and we spent some time with the latest iteration to arrive in SA.02 Feb 2023|Lawrence Minnie
