The name 990 is very well known in the motorcycle industry. It is a name that puts any shivers down your spine, makes you stop what you are doing and wait for that noise, that bark and the rider on the back wheel. Seems like the new 990 motor has a lot to live up to, doesn’t it? KTM originally […]
Secret Roads
It has been a second or two since we last spoke and I am sure that wherever you may be reading this, a bit of a control alt delete from time to time and to relax always helps! We are currently going into, what seemed like a very long overdue summer and this is riding weather. As we plan the […]
Sleek, Sexy, Seductive
As I sit here in a shop, I look out to the sky to see what is winter in full swing and that means rain and cold temperatures with heavy winds. Definitely not the motorcycling weather we like to ride in! Until times get better, let’s talk about bikes as we normally do! Right… boring stuff first. 160hp. Semi-Active suspension. V-Twin. Brembo […]
8 Hour Fun and Games
Today is throw back Thursday so I thought I’ll try something slightly different! 2 years ago, I was invited to be in a team with 3 guys to do the 8 hour at Killarney. Now, 8 hour is not too difficult but it was on a motorcycle and that motorcycle is a 150cc Honda on a karting circuit. Workout of […]
Bakkie Intruder
I for one, am not a bakkie/pick up truck/ute fan. Never have been one and most likely will never be one but recently I had the opportunity to drive a new kid on the block. It looks like an American from the front, bold and big. A Japanese from the side in terms of height. A European from the back.Now […]
Versys The Tourer
As you may know, this blog is all about the love and passion for bikes and cars as a whole. No matter the brand, the age, if it moves the soul it will move me! Kawasaki, a very interesting bike brand. They’ve always gone about getting the business done in a very uncontroversial way. The H2 and its twin, H2R, […]
Just As Cool Work Horse
Ever heard of JAC Motors? I know, neither had I but they are a very big motor brand in China. Now before you go and say anything about Chinese vehicles, most of our phones and computers and electronic devices have items that are manufactured in China and they are of really good build quality! The particular JAC that is in […]
Adorable Atos
Before I continue, let me begin by saying I have never looked at an Asian car to own or drive until recently. The new Atos arrived here a little while ago, about a year and a bit back, and I didn’t take notice. Needless to say, I searched around for cars online as you will naturally do during a pandemic! […]
Modern Mini Monster
There are a few cars in this world who get me excited these days. Cars are either all looking the same, becoming too advanced and taking the driving away from the driver or just not up to the standard we were used to. Okay before anyone attacks me, I do believe that this time and age we are in for motoring […]
Big and Bold Adventures
When the 390 motor dropped a few years again, a lot of people (including me) questioned why KTM only did a road bike but not an adventure bike in this size cc. Well, after spy shots for a time that felt longer than what this lockdown has felt like, KTM finally released the bike this year! Now, I am not […]
Road Race Bike
Right, so, you’re new to KTM. You may think KTM has never dipped their toes in the superbike scene. You’d be forgiven for this because the only superbike KTM decided to produce was a masterpiece called the RC8 and RC8R. Wait… KTM has a MotoGP called the RC16. While, yes, yes they do but that is something completely different and […]
The Commute Killer
Picture this, you’re on the coast and in the mountains, it is a sunny day with not a breath of wind. You open the garage door to an angular and aggressive looking motorcycle. You turn your key to a cheesy greeting “Ready to Race”. You get onto the seat, kick the side stand up and engage first gear. A little […]
Spring Sunrise Run
Beginning out with a cold morning, definitely a bit of a worry as dark clouds rolled in, drops of rain out and about and with semi slick tyres I don’t think it would be worth it but let’s see what happens!A show of around 10 people, 1290 Super Dukes, 790 Dukes, a 1190 Adventure and believe it or not a 390 […]