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Riding Namibia’s Dry Riverbeds: What Rocks & Riverbeds Taught Us – Footpeg Diaries
Thirteen men, two support vehicles and about 500 km of dry riverbeds from the Kunene to Hentiesbaai: Footpeg Diaries on Van Zyl's Pass, desert elephants, lion country and broken bikes.
From a R52,000 KLR650 to Turkana Gear: A Life of Motorcycles, Travel and Making Stuff That Lasts
Michnus Olivier of Turkana Gear on how a R52,000 KLR650, years of riding through Africa and the Americas and one terrifying container of luggage became a South African motorcycle luggage brand.
Another Sunday, Another Great Ride: 25 Bikes to Harvard Café
Around 25 motorcycles, 30 people and one fantastic Sunday ride to Harvard Café! Good roads, great food and even better company: another reminder that Synergy Social Rides is about much more than just motorcycles.
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…
Bumps in the Road: A Father-Son Moto Adventure
An unforgettable KTM 990 journey through South Africa’s wild terrain — filled with scenic passes, mechanical mishaps, and father-son grit. I recently bought a new-to-me KTM 990S whilst up in Johannesburg. Seeing as I live in Cape Town and loathe…
From Portugal to Africa: My First Taste of Overlanding on a Motorcycle
Solo Female Motorcycle Overlander on a BMW F700GS: My Journey from Europe to Africa Hello, fellow ADV riders and motorcycle travel enthusiasts! My name is Steffi, and I’m a solo female overlander currently exploring Africa on my trusted BMW F700GS,…
The Ride Experience and Life With the “Mighty KLR 650″
The Ride Experience and Life With the “Mighty KLR 650″ There’s a moment, usually near the end of a long ride, when you stop noticing the quirks of your bike and start appreciating its character. With the KLR650, that moment…
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…
Why I Chose the Kawasaki KLR650 – A Rider’s Story of Rebuilding and Adventure
Built Not Bought: How the KLR Took Me Full Circle By Chris van Latum Before I could even walk, I was hooked on the throttle. When I was just a toddler, my dad would sit me on the tank of…
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…
