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The Return of the Scrambler 1200: Triumph’s Comeback Kid?
The Triumph Scrambler 1200 Is Back in South Africa, But Why Was It Missing? The Triumph Scrambler 1200 has long held its place as a cult favorite among riders who crave off-road capability wrapped in heritage-rich styling. With its distinctive…
CFMOTO 800MT-X Launch: The Hardcore Adventurer South Africa’s Been Waiting For
Introducing the 800MT-X The new CFMOTO 800MT-X is a purpose-built adventure motorcycle with serious off-road credentials. Developed from the already popular 800MT platform, the MT-X dials up the ruggedness for those who demand more from their dual-sport machines. With a…
Turkana Gear: South Africa’s Adventure-Ready Motorcycle Luggage
The Story, Gear, and Adventure Philosophy Behind South Africa’s Homegrown Motorcycle Luggage Brand For riders seeking durable, field-tested motorcycle luggage designed for the harshest terrains, Turkana Gear stands out as a brand built by adventurers, for adventurers. Born from real-world…
Explore South Africa on Two Wheels: Join the Turkana Gear Challenge Safari 2024–2025
Leave the Bakkie, Take the Bike – The Turkana Gear Challenge is Calling If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring South Africa on two wheels, this is the challenge you’ve been waiting for. The Turkana Gear Challenge Safari is not your…
The Evolution of Adventure Motorcycles: From Rugged Beasts to High-Tech Stallions
The Evolution of Adventure Motorcycles: From Rugged Beasts to High-Tech Stallions (South African Edition) Adventure motorcycles have come a long way from their rough-and-ready origins to the sophisticated, tech-loaded machines we ride today. Let’s take an interesting yet factual journey…
The Yamaha V-Max: A 1980s Death Trap I Couldn’t Help But Love
The Original Widowmaker! There are fast bikes, and then there’s the Yamaha V-Max. Launched in 1985, it was Yamaha’s unapologetic answer to every adrenaline junkie’s dream a muscle bike with a monstrous 1,197cc V4 engine pushing out a mind-blowing 145…
Is CFMOTO the Game-Changer South Africa’s Adventure Bike Market Needs?
CFMOTO in South Africa: Game-Changer or Just Another Chinese Brand? Welcome back. Today, I’m writing about a new brand that has just entered the South African market. Maybe not new to everyone, but new to me at least in the…
Is KTM in Trouble? A Rider’s Perspective on the Orange Giant’s Reliability and Financial Crisis
Is KTM in Trouble? Welcome back to Daily Rider, where i usually talk about riding the best bikes on and off the road. But today, we’re shifting gears — not to review a machine, but to examine a brand many riders…
Daily Rider Review: Triumph Tiger 800 XCX (2015) – Two Years On the Trail
Triumph Tiger 800 XCX Review. In this post, I share my honest, long-term experience with the 2015 Triumph Tiger 800 XCX, a mid-weight adventure bike that I’ve owned for two years. From tar to trail, I’ve ridden, fallen, and explored…
Why You Should Join the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) 2025
Ride Dapper, Ride with Purpose — Join Thousands Worldwide Supporting Men’s Health in the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2025. It’s that time of year again — time for the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR), the global motorcycle event that raises awareness and…