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Latest motorcycle news, road tests, buying guides, and industry updates from across South Africa.

The Great Saffa Invasion: South African Racers Who Shaped MotoAmerica

Why are we still chasing MotoGP when our best homegrown talent is quietly dominating a massive global series across the Atlantic? Local riders and crews are rewriting the rules. Discover the massive transatlantic shift changing SA racing

Jul 17, 2026 · 6 min read

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Triumph (Buying and learning to ride a motorcycle in her fifties)

At 50, I thought my colours had faded forever. Then I sat on a red Triumph motorcycle, and everything changed. This is a story of reclaiming my life, finding courage on two wheels, and learning that it’s never too late to ride your own road.

Jul 16, 2026 · 9 min read

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A Week with the QJMotor SRT900SX: The Adventure Bike That Kept Changing My Mind

Can a R170k adventure bike with Brembos and heated seats actually rival the premium giants? The QJMotor SRT900SX is SA’s most disruptive release of the year. But a week in the saddle proved that spec sheets only tell half the story.

Jul 15, 2026 · 17 min read

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Shindy Motorcycle Parts South Africa: Premium Piston Kits, Carburetor Kits & More

When maintaining a motorcycle, there is no room for compromise. Shindy Products has built a 40 year reputation for Japanese precision engineering that meets or exceeds OEM standards. From piston kits and carburettor repair kits to brake calliper rebuilds and starter clutches, Shindy delivers the reliability serious riders and workshops demand. Now available in South Africa through Game Services Racing.

Jul 09, 2026 · 4 min read

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MXGP Returns to South Africa After 18 Years… But Was It Enough?

MXGP returned to SA after 18 years with world class bar banging at Terra Topia! But did a tight economy and premium ticket pricing price out the grassroots families the sport desperately needs? We dive into the blunt reality of balancing the sport vs. the spreadsheet.

Jul 09, 2026 · 11 min read

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QJ Motor SRK 600 RC – Is it cheap for a reason…?

Everybody says Chinese motorcycles are cheap. Almost nobody asks why. We rode the new QJ Motor SRK 600 RC and discovered a sportbike that doesn't just challenge expectations, it forces us to question whether the entire motorcycle industry has been pricing itself into a corner.

Jun 30, 2026 · 8 min read

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Why the hell would you buy The Honda XL 750 Transalp??

Why the hell would anyone buy the Honda XL750 Transalp? If you want showroom excitement, a dominant spec sheet, or a bike that actually looks sexy, walk on by. It’s the motorcycle equivalent of common sense, so why are we still thinking about it? Read on before you buy your next ADV machine…

Jun 22, 2026 · 14 min read

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I Spent Years Avoiding Ducati. The Multistrada V2S Made Me Regret It.

A grudge, a traffic-light drag race, a Magaliesberg dirt ride and one very confused reviewer discovers that Ducati's smallest Multistrada might be one of its most impressive motorcycles.

Jun 02, 2026 · 11 min read

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PRO-X Clutches: The Unsung Hero Your Motorcycle Probably Desperately Needs

Motorcycles don’t care about your feelings. A slipping clutch won’t either. That’s where PRO-X comes in. Race bred, workshop tested and built for riders who actually ride, not just pose at the local coffee stop.

May 20, 2026 · 6 min read

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NAMPO 2026

From a 4 a.m. start and an epic, dusty traffic jam fueled by a Hilux world record attempt, to massive outdoor displays and incredible bargains, my first time at NAMPO was unforgettable. With 80 acres to explore, four hours just wasn’t enough!

May 19, 2026 · 3 min read

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Honda CB1000 Hornet SP Review: The Everyday Hooligan With A Smart Suit

There’s something about the new Honda CB1000 Hornet SP that just works. Not in the usual “Honda works” kind of way either. Not in the sensible shoes, practical appliance, ultra predictable way Hondas sometimes get accused of being… No! This thing rolls up to you with a quiet sort of menace. Like a bloke in a tailored black suit who doesn’t need to tell everybody he can fight…. and honestly? We weren’t expecting that.

May 18, 2026 · 7 min read

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AJ Venter Is About To Do Something Completely Mad… Again

You know that oke, the who always takes things just a little bit too far? The guy who says, “Nah bru, it’ll be fine,” right before doing something completely insane? Yeah?!?! That’s basically AJ Venter right there.

May 15, 2026 · 1 min read