1980 Honda CX500 – From “Plastic Maggot” to Cult Classic | The Garage Report
Ben Viljoen rides an original 1980 Honda CX500 and discovers why the motorcycle once mocked as the “Plastic Maggot” has become a genuine cult classic.
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2026 Triumph Scrambler 400 X SA Review – The Best Small Adventure Bike With Triumph Prestige?
The Triumph Scrambler 400 X promises authentic Triumph style and everyday versatility for R117,000. We test its performance, comfort, economy and quality to determine whether this Indian-built single delivers the premium experience.
Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2026 Johannesburg 🇿🇦 | BMW R nineT | Style & Purpose
Kayla experiences Johannesburg’s 2026 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride from the passenger seat of a BMW R nineT—where classic motorcycles, dapper style and community unite for men’s health.
2026 BMW F 450 GS Trophy Full Review | Is This Finally a Real Lightweight GS?
By Ben Viljoen, with contributions from Tiaan Janse van Rensburg BMW has built small adventure motorcycles before, but none has felt quite like a scaled-down version of the company’s larger GS machines. The new 2026 BMW F 450 GS aims…
Honda XR650L: 5 Mods Every Owner Should Consider
The Honda XR650L is famously durable, simple and capable—but that doesn’t mean it cannot be improved. My 2012 XR650L remains remarkably close to its original factory specification. However, a handful of carefully selected upgrades can make this old-school dual-sport motorcycle…
BMW F 450 GS South African Preview: Our First Look Before the Launch
BMW’s new F 450 GS promises to bring genuine GS technology and adventure capability into a lighter, more accessible package. We visited BMW Motorrad Centurion at Bavarian Motorcycles for an early South African preview. The motorcycle wasn’t yet available for…
Three Bikes, 530 km and Mpumalanga’s Best Roads
Three riders and three very different motorcycles tackle more than 500 kilometres through Dullstroom, the Panorama Route, Pilgrim’s Rest, Sabie and Long Tom Pass.
2026 Kove 450 Rally Review: Dakar DNA, But Is It the Real Deal?
Most adventure bikes are designed to look as though they could race the Dakar. The 2026 Kove 450 Rally looks like it simply forgot to remove its race numbers. This is not a 230 kg adventure bike dressed in rally…