Expert Bike Reviews
Suzuki Katana (2023) Review
Nostalgia seems to be all the rage as of late, movie reboots, TV shows, and characters from our childhoods all seem to have had some sort of comeback. Bike manufacturers have noticed and are cashing in on the fad bringing back classic nameplates of machines that inspired our love of two-wheels. The Suzuki Katana is back but is it still the machine that ruled the track in our youth or just another gratuitous cash grab?
09 Jan 2023|Lawrence Minnie
Harley Davidson Sportster S (2022) ReviewA brand like Harley Davidson needs no introduction. With well over 100 years of heritage, Harley is more than a motorcycle brand it's a lifestyle unto itself. Harley has had to find ways to entice younger buyers who aren't necessarily after the traditional V-Twin hog. Enter the Sportster S, a modern take on an American original.02 Oct 2022|Lawrence Minnie
Suzuki GSX S1000 GT (2022) ReviewThe new sports tourer from Suzuki has caused some consternation for our resident biker. Has Suzuki hit a home run with this GT machine?02 Aug 2022|Lawrence Minnie
Suzuki GSX S1000 (2022) ReviewThe newly updated GSX S1000 naked from Suzuki left an indelible mark. We tested this super street assassin and came away suitably impressed31 Jul 2022|Lawrence Minnie
BMW K1600 B (2022) ReviewIn the world of luxury sports tourers, there is one that reigns supreme, the K range from BMW has long held the title as king of comfort. BMW has now released their latest K series and it blows the wheels off of everything out there! 24 Jul 2022|Lawrence Minnie
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT (2022) ReviewAfter completing our test of the MT-09 recently our friends at Linex Yamaha Randburg had a surprise for us, a test of the latest Yamaha Tracer 9 GT.
15 Jul 2022|Lawrence Minnie
BMW R18 Transcontinental (2022) ReviewThe world of motorcycle cruising and touring is dominated by a certain V Twin brand, but European bikers are getting in on the act. We test BMW's answer to the global touring question.
11 Jul 2022|Lawrence Minnie
Yamaha MT-09 (2022) ReviewOur friends over at Linex Yamaha in Randburg lent us a new Yamaha MT-09 for "testing" purposes. How does this naked supersport compare?
01 Jul 2022|Lawrence Minnie
SWM Superdual T 650 (2022) ReviewIt is always a treat to find old brands that have been given a new lease on life. This was exactly the case with the SWM that we tested recently.
20 Jun 2022|Lawrence Minnie
BMW 1250 GS Adventure (2022) ReviewWhy is the GS from BMW so popular? What is it about these bikes that has garnered them the fan base that they have? We spent a week with the GSA model kitted out to the hilt to find out why.12 Jun 2022|Lawrence Minnie
Zontes ZT310-T2 (2022) ReviewEmerging from the post-pandemic swinging, Zontes Motorcycles South Africa has been making waves with their range of high-quality, small-bore bikes in a range of attractive styles and colours. We recently spent some time aboard the T2 Adventure bike and were pleasantly surprised.05 Jun 2022|Lawrence Minnie
Zontes ZT310-V (2022) ReviewZontes made quite a splash a few years back with their amazing range of machines, this also coincided with a global pandemic that cut any forward progress short. This year they are back and ready to deliver on all those promises.29 May 2022|Lawrence Minnie
