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The Gear Report

HJC i80 Helmet: Is It a Safe and Versatile Choice for New Riders?

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…

Tiaan Janse van Rensburg
August 28, 2026

The Track Report

My First Motorcycle Track Day: Learning to Ride with Confidence

Leandi riding a Suzuki DL250 V-Strom at Red Star Raceway

Taking a motorcycle onto a racetrack for the first time is intimidating—especially when you’re still developing your confidence as a rider. For this edition of The Track Report, Tiaan and I attended Suzuki’s Rider Safety Day at Red Star Raceway.…

Leandi Janse van Rensburg
August 27, 2026