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CFMOTO 700MT Review: Hidden Gem or Just Another Hippo?
Updated November 2026: the current South African price, how the 700MT compares with the rest of CFMOTO’s MT range, and two spec corrections. The review itself is unchanged. CFMOTO 700MT Review: Is It a Bargain Adventure Tourer or Just a…
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…
The BMW R1300GS – A Masterclass in Motorcycle Design
Redefining Adventure: How BMW’s R1300GS Sets a New Benchmark in Touring Excellence BMW has done it again. The all-new R1300GS is not just an upgrade, it’s a redefinition of what an adventure motorcycle can be. The highest-selling bike in the…
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…
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…
2024 Honda Africa Twin CRF1100 DCT Review – Purpose-Built for Africa
Built for the Continent Amidst a category dominated by European behemoths such as KTM and BMW, Honda’s Africa Twin continues to be a real African legend. Its 1084cc twin-cylinder powerplant and go-anywhere construction have seen it become a favourite among…