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.
BMW S 1000 RR owners have another safety development to be aware of, after an official recall was filed in the United States concerning a potentially serious fault within the motorcycle’s ignition system. The recall is not simply internet speculation.…
Yamaha has expanded its R-Series with the new YZF-R2, a lightweight sports motorcycle designed to provide a more accessible entry point into the company’s supersport family. The YZF-R2 made its global debut in India on 27 August 2026. It sits…
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…
We test the 2026 Honda XL750 Transalp E-Clutch on tar and dirt, assess its upgraded suspension and put it through the Torque & Throttle Performance Index. Is E-Clutch worth the extra R10,000?
By Tiaan Janse van Rensburg TVS has returned to South Africa for the third time, but this attempt feels different. The Indian manufacturer is arriving with serious intentions, a broader model range and one particularly interesting sports bike sitting at…
The BMW S 1000 XR appears to contain the ingredients needed to become almost anyone’s final motorcycle. It offers superbike performance for riders whose wrists and backs no longer enjoy committed race-bike ergonomics. It gives naked-bike riders electronically controlled suspension…
“Retro spirit, next-generation performance.” That is how Suzuki introduces the new GSX-8TT—but retro-inspired motorcycles have become increasingly common. The challenge is creating more than an average modern motorcycle wearing an old-fashioned costume. For this edition of The Bike Report, Leandi…
Buying your first motorcycle helmet can be surprisingly difficult. New riders are confronted with different helmet styles, safety ratings, shell sizes and prices—often after spending most of their available budget on the motorcycle itself. The temptation is to purchase the…
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…
