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Royal Enfield Bear 650 Review South Africa: Price, Specs and Real-World Verdict
The Royal Enfield Bear 650 brings retro scrambler style, a proven 648cc twin and plenty of character to the South African market. Here is a local-market review covering price in rand, ride quality, handling, comfort and mild gravel-road ability. The…
The Yamaha RD350: The Two-Stroke Street Terror That Changed Motorcycling
How Yamaha’s Two-Stroke Icon Redefined Performance, Power, and Passion on the Streets Few motorcycles have left an imprint as deep and smoky as the Yamaha RD350. Affectionately dubbed “The Giant Killer,” this snarling two-stroke streetbike carved out a reputation in…
Kawasaki KLR650 vs Honda Africa Twin vs BMW R1200GS – The Most Reliable Adventure Bikes Compared
The Most Reliable Motorcycles Ever Made – A Rider’s Guide to Longevity Published on: July 24, 2025By: The Daily Rider Whether you’re planning a round-the-world journey or just want a bike that’ll go the distance without draining your wallet, reliability…
The KTM 1190 Adventure R – Why I Ride The Orange Dragon
The KTM 1190 Adventure R – Why I Ride The Orange Dragon Words from a guest rider with a free mind—no structure, no rules, just raw thoughts on two wheels. The KTM 1190 Adventure R – A Wild Machine With…
BMW R 1300 GS Adventure Reviewed: Adaptive Tech, Heated Comfort, and Real-World Ride Feedback
BMW R 1300 GS Adventure – First Impressions from ABR’s Long-Term Test Please note: This review and video are courtesy of Adventure Bike Rider (ABR). We didn’t test the bike ourselves, but we thought this one was just too cool…
KTM 990 Adventure Review: The Cult Classic That Still Rips
A Review of the KTM 990 Adventure I get a lot of questions and comments about my bike – almost exclusively from riders who have never swung a leg over a KTM 950 or 990. This review is for the…
The KLR 650 – Proof That You Don’t Need R200k to Ride Forever
The Indestructible KLR 650 – Cheap Never Dies “Our definitions of power and beauty have changed over 30 years. Our definition of the KLR 650 has not.” In the age of high-spec electronics, ride modes, and performance pissing contests, the…
The Legendary Gen 1 Suzuki Hayabusa: A Speed Icon
Introduction to the Beast Back in 1999, Suzuki didn’t just launch a motorcycle; it unleashed a monster. The Gen 1 Suzuki Hayabusa, officially known as the GSX1300R, wasn’t just fast; it obliterated every speed record on the books. This wasn’t…
CFMOTO’s 700MT: Hidden Gem or Just Another Hippo?
CFMOTO 700MT Review – Is It a Bargain Adventure Tourer or Just a Heavy Hippo? With the release of the new CFMOTO adventure line in South Africa, it’s sparked quite a buzz in the motorcycling community thanks to its affordability…
Affordable Adventure Motorcycles: What R100,000 Gets You in 2025
Have R100,000 and in the Market for an Adventure Bike? What Does That Get You? Well, as it turns out, there are quite a few options available to you in that bracket. Let’s begin by categorizing rider types to make…