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Indians arrive in South Africa

If you’re shopping for an American cruiser or tourer, and prefer traditional styling and a thumping V-twin engine note, chances

What is it? It’s Ducati’s new dream machine: the 899 Panigale sports bike. But with an engine 300cc smaller than

1. Total distance of route and date of ride? 600km, February 2014. 2. How long did it take to complete?

The P-word. You don’t like it and certainly don’t want to hear it when riding in the middle of nowhere.

1. Total distance of route and date of ride? 50km. Early in January 2014 2. How long did it take

What is it? This 1200cc bike from Aprilia is a so-called “adventure” bike. In this case it is meant for

According to Triumph Motorcycles South Africa it has become necessary to issue a safety recall on a limited number of

1. Total distance of route and date of ride? 210km, 9 November 2013 2. How long did it take to

We received two fantastic routes in November and that’s why both contributors each receive a copy of Greg Beadle’s book

The Namaqua African Rally (25 April – 3 May 2014), with Namaqua Wines as the main sponsor, was initiated by

1. Total distance of route and date of ride? 3 965 km. 13 – 23 September 2013 2. How long

1. Total distance of route and date of ride? 890 km (of which 530km was gravel). 2013 2. How long