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South Africa Motorcyclist
South Africa
Приєднався 22 чер 2020
Want a look at motorcycling in South Africa?
Well you're in the right place 😉
Well you're in the right place 😉
Gobabis (Namibia) Olifant Rally 2024
After a fair ride all the way from South Africa, Kyle attended the Olifant Rally, hosted by the Gobabis Motorcycle Club of Namibia.
A lot of fun was had and many great people met, as well as memories made all at the same time.
If you are looking for a really family fueled and tightknit biking community vibe, then the long trip is definitely worth it!
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A lot of fun was had and many great people met, as well as memories made all at the same time.
If you are looking for a really family fueled and tightknit biking community vibe, then the long trip is definitely worth it!
Song: Arthur Vyncke - The Missing Connection
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Crusaders Night Ride 23/05/2024
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An annual night event that honours all the riders we've lost over the years. The Full Moon Night Ride has become a standard event on the South African biking calender, that SAM attends every year! Audio credits and copyright belongs to Blues Saraceno.
Ridefast Blanket Night Ride 2024
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Just a quick night ride to collect blankets for charity! @rad_ktm3460 @ridefast-dirtntrail-magazines
Blanket Run 2024
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We rode along with the Immortal Guardians and Soldiers for Jesus on the annual blanket run. Brilliant road marshaling from the IG guys as always, meant we all had a safe and enjoyable ride!
Throttle Collective Night Ride 03/2024
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So on the spur of the moment, Kyle was invited to the Throttle Collective Night Ride on 08/03/2024. And although it was late at night, and a little unorganised, it was a good run! Look forward to seeing the organisers iron out the few wrinkles and get this completely social event running smoothly!
Poison Rally 2023 Day 2
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Highlights of day 2 at the Poison Rally 2023
Poison Rally 2023 Day 1
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The highlight reel of day 1 at the Poison Rally 2023
2023 Honda Goldwing
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Despite the hefty 500kg dry weight of the Goldwing, you just can't help falling in love with the effortless ride you get out of Honda's long standing flagship model. 1800cc flat 6, producing an incredible 173nm of torque, delivered through a 7 speed DCT gearbox. Price = R 536 000 (Honda South Africa listed price)
2023 Honda Hornet
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We take the new Honda Hornet out for a spin. With it's new 750 parallel twin power-plant, incredible handling and epic styling, Kyle votes this as his top pick for 2023 when it comes to commuting! @HondaSouthAfrica
Biker Lives Matter GP 2023
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We joined the movement and headed over to Bikers Warehouse in Randburg for the 2023 Bikers Lives Matter (BLM) run! With marshals from MMISA, Gauteng Traffic and Crusaders MC helping the pack ride smoothly throughout the planned route, everything went incredibly well, as we raised awareness of bikers to fellow road users!
2023 Honda XL750 Transalp
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Honda just recently launched the all new Transalp! Does it live up to the legend of old, carrying the same name? Only time will tell, but here's Kyle review of it right now...
SRA Social Ride 25/06/2023
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Kyle finally got a gap in his schedule and headed to the Synergy Racing Academy Social Ride of the month. Today they rode from Centurion - Krugersdorp - Mogaliesburg - Harties. With pack made up of experienced and learning riders, everything went extremely smoothly and the general vibe was the essence of a chilled Sunday riding with good people! Definitely a must do at some point for all bikers...
1st Soweto Charity Rally '23
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The mass ride at the 1st Annual Soweto Charity Rally was amazing! From the brilliant marshals and traffic department officials, all the way to the backup vehicles following the procession, everything worked out beautifully!
2023 TK Charity Run
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Kyle went through to the Hells Angels West Rand 1st annual TK Charity Run. A good cause, inspired by the love for charity work of a true legend of biking in South Africa!
2023 Honda CB500X Review
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Honda SA is changing the playing field with their new CB500X, an actual mid-range motorcycle. Something that we've missed out on for a while in South Africa. So Kyle rode it for a week and tested it out against the daily grind of Jozi traffic.
Crusaders Nightride for Fallen Riders - 10/11/2022
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Crusaders Nightride for Fallen Riders - 10/11/2022
Rock Fox Pannier Frame - Honda CRF 1000 DCT
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Rock Fox Pannier Frame - Honda CRF 1000 DCT
Love my DCT. That sports mode is no joke 🤯
IMO it is absolutely Stunning. I especially like the Classic model.
Just got mine. Ive had 3 and this rides unbelievable but the nav system is HORRIBLE
Ici,abdel,avec,ordinateur
Job well done! Great ride
hows the wind noise? theres no chin guard
Surprisingly not bad. It's no where near as quiet as my Shoei, but still very good.
Healthy get together of responsible adults, enjoying an holistic break from the routine of life.
Bought new DCT with airbag in March. Touring a different level now for me as i can do a lot more miles per day in a lot more comfort, love mine.
Bad ass
Cool. Does the navigation work for SA and other parts of Africa?
Of course it does, as long as you connect your smartphone
@southafricamotorcyclist aah. I meant the native one, not the one that comes with Carplay or Android Auto. Just wanted to find out if Honda provided Africa specific navigation on the GW.
Superb machine, dude. I didn't want to spend 3K more for an airbag model. You need to replace the windscreen to F4. This bike is the best machine I have ever owned. Forget about HD, BMW. This is the one to get.
Nice review! Awesome bike. I will own one soon.
Absolute fun being out with you guys... You are like family ❤
Most enjoyable morning out, Thank you Kyle for joining us, and the great footage, was a pleasure spending time with you. 😁👍🏻
Nice to see 😊
SYL 81 from France.
Waldir Rocha de Calvário ❤
O.M.G.🥺 what a 💩Road.. i habe the same one and i love it. This brutal Sound and Stranth Agility 🥳
What's the hp on the new 2023 models? Supposedly, the CB500f is at 50hp, but I can't corroborate that fact on Honda's website for any of the 500 models. Also, how does the 500x perform on highways? I've read reviews that it gets buzzy at higher speeds.
According to Honda SA, it's 35kw @ 8500rpm. As for highway riding, it handled extremely well for a 500. Keep in mind that it's screaming at 140km/h, but that's what one would expect from a 500 parallel twin. And even with it screaming like that, you still have enough "go" to jump up to 180km/h without to much difficulty. Considering it's size and weight as well, the highway was not a problem at all!
I enjoyed your vid .thanks. I'm old skool from back in the 70,s riding and the less tech the better. Have a gsx 1400 and a v4 at the mo. The Katana looks interesting.
hopeless camerawork - made me feel sick
There is a central lock/unlock button for the cases so you don‘t even need a key for them 😉 Very nice review of this great motorcycle, thank you! 👏🏼😉
Beautiful Bike! Did you consider buying the Honda Goldwing or Harley Baggers?
We test ride. Unfortunately the Goldwing and Harley Bagger is not easily available in South Africa, but definitely worth looking at if you can in your local.
Goldwing all the time
In puertorico, they will charge you much more then 1,000,, for the BMW ( Alternador) and, 500 just two change the oil,, 😱😱😱,, very, very, and very, expensive, I will never buy a BMW 1600 B,,motorcycle,
I have recently owned a Gold-Wing, and I suspect most Wing owners will tell you "Gold-WIng every time". But that's most likely because they haven't tried the big BMW.
Maintenanace cost is 20 times more expensive then 2 goldwings
Ouch! 😮
Surprisingly, this is not the case in South Africa. They're around the same pricing to maintain
FORGED WHEELS. Nice
Nice review keep up the good work how much is maintenance cost
How much for the minor and major costs on the BMW maintenance schedule?
This is a difficult one to answer. Every bike is going to have different things happen at different times, depending on the rider, road conditions etc. A simple filter and oil change service (with the full checklist from a Motorrad technician), should set you back around ZAR 2000-2500.
@@southafricamotorcyclisthuh that’s a bunch
Very nice bike only one thing i would not let you ride mine not when you ride no handed which clearley can be seen in this video !!!
🤣 We've been riding sooooo long that we've picked up bad habits. And although we do it, we do NOT advise doing it.
bmw needs to release tha service manaul
🎉great review! Wanted one for the longest! Very grateful to be able to have the 21 Classic. Fuel gauge is missing. Hopefully, there will be a aftermarket gas cap with gauge. Fingers crossed.
Good Review👍
No ned for the shitty music
I own the Classic version. Love it! A retro metal art sculpture. Two flaws. The windscreen is abhorrent. Horrific wind buffeting. Shame on the BMW design "engineer." Abysmal failure. However, there is a fix, at a very reasonable price. Clearview Shields (Fort Collins, Colorado). Multiple heights, widths, and curvature to redirect wind. Impressive design and material, and a great price. They brought their 36 years of experience. Number two is the stock seat. Very stiff. I upgraded to the Day Rider seat offered by BMW, but made by Mustang. There are other BMW (Mustang) seats offering even more padding.
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You have a great intro man. I like it. Otherwise a good review. Well done. Just keep up and you can go far, very far. You got my like. p.s. Yeah, by the way... drop by, you may like it. :)
Thanks, will do!
@@southafricamotorcyclist Cool bro. Thanks a lot.
Can I get one
Of course you can! Just head to your nearest Honda Wing dealership.
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Really enjoyed this vid, the gsxr seems awesome but my favorite has to bee be the scenery and location. The blue sky, I have never been to SA
You need to move to Cape Town mate, good.luck with your chanel
does it down shift without clutch
Yes it does. Up and down quickshift
Hello,my brother nc 750 is beautiful
Have a 750dct 2021 and i have really learnt to love it. Not fastest bike neither the slowest, does everything asked of it and mine averages 83mpg permanently in sport mode
Hi iam going buy this insane beauty :-) but iam not determined about color😵💫 i love black but the silver one is great too. What do you think is most wanted colour?
Most sold colour is silver because of the heritage. We like it in either colour
Buy the colour bike you like that's important.
Lekker video! ready for camping! awesome guide to anyone looking at getting some Rock Fox bars.
just bought a 2020 Katana 1000 brand new in Feb. 2022. love it. been in the shop more than on the road. had 24 miles on it when I bought it had 117 miles on it when it went in the shop. I got 94 miles on it before the clutch went out. the tech at the shops says water in the oil, and clutch fibers in the oil. also says mud like substance caked up in the bottom of the engine case. say the mud is actually clutch fibers built up. AWESOME DUST COLLECTOR.. and all for the low price of $11,000.
Sad too hear that you've had so much problems with yours. Pity that we can't assist you from South Africa side. Have you tried getting hold of the importer/distributor wherever you are in the world?
@@southafricamotorcyclist thank you, it's In the shop waiting for parts.
Nice edit 👌🏼Sadly missed this ride 🙁
Maybe you can make it too the next one?
It seems like a bike that has not been developed enough by Suzuki in comparison to its rivals. That screen makes it look cheap. My 2021 BMW S1000RR is where its at with top end sports bikes now.
So Kyle had a long chat with one of the guys from Suzuki about that. Other than a pretty color screen and cruise control, where do you feel the GSX-R lacks in comparison to your '21 S1000RR
@@southafricamotorcyclist Well I have never ridden a GSXR but then I had never ridden an S1000 either before buying my new one last year but I still regarded the GSXR as high on my list. Its just a combination of things - The 44 teeth guys excluding the Suzuki from their superbike group test (but I had already bought my BMW by then). Your own description of the bikes brakes. Just in general nobody going wow about the GSXR. Lets face it most bike dealers in Ireland will not allow test rides on new bikes so I have to decide on you tube videos. I still like Suzuki as a brand - had a brand new bandit 600 in 2000 which was nice. Not too keen on the new S logo though - I preferred seeing "SUZUKI" on the petrol tanks. Thinking of a used GSXR as a track bike though.
LoL
@@Lar308 the thing when it comes to the Japanese superbikes is that although there isn't that "WOW" factor in many of them, they tend to be extremely reliable and predictable to ride. Not too say there is anything wrong with the S1000RR at all, but it comes to personal preference and obviously cost as well. Power for power, the GSX-R is right up there, and the electronics underneath are just as good as any newly released bike out there. Seriously worth a ride if you can, especially considering that it is currently the cheapest superbike on the market currently, all because it doesn't have the pretty color screen and rather relies on a more track inspired display showing only essential data. From Kyle himself
Color displays are toys. The casio display on the gsxr is ready for business, and at this point it's something unique.
Did the bike feel heavy or less maneuverable when riding slow or in parking lots?
Surprisingly it's not that much of a pain with slow riding and parking. Keep in mind that the weight is very low down, so although you can feel that it is there, because it is not a "top heavy" bike, it is really not as difficult to move as you would except.
@@southafricamotorcyclist That's good to know!
Hi, very nice review of a really excellent bike, in my opinion anyway. I would like to find out. You said that you are a shorty. I'm 1.62m and I'm considering to upgrade to the VStrom. I'm currently on a 2012 BMW F650GS ( 800cc Parallel Twin) and on the BMW I'm pretty much tippy toe when I don't shift my bum to the one side. When I do I can reasonably almost flat foot one foot. How did you find the bike at slow speeds? I know Suzuki has the lower seat option available but would like to know what's your thoughts. I know the bike is also relatively heavy at 247kg if I remember correctly. Did it feel top heavy? I generally feel more comfortable and have more confidence when I can put two feet on the ground. Biggest fear is always dropping it.
Hi Freddie, I'm 1.68m, and this bike was easier height wise than a 1200GS. I didn't find it heavy, but in motion most bikes are super light. Moving the bike around in a garage or driveway wasn't hard either. From my perspective, this is a very easy bike, even in traffic.
winter in South Africa looks fantastic .....great bike too 👍👍👍
It can still get real cold here, but we're just to stupid to pay attention to silly things like weather when it comes to riding 🤣
Canadian car drivers would lose their MINDS if they saw someone on a motorbike passing them like that.
Luckily we are not based in Canada then 🤣