Well, that didn’t go according to plan. “No keyless and no quick shifter, that’s extra” Riaan quipped as he handed me the keys to the 2022 Africa Twin. Smugly thinking to myself, someone reads my stuff. “You can figure out the controls, you are good with that kind of thing” he adds, I smile, after … Read more
Back in my Ducati Days, I reprimanded my mechanic for riding recklessly. He replied “anyone riding faster than you is riding recklessly”. That wasn’t funny. Later that day he tried to redeem himself by suggesting that faster riders were slow. I agreed and we laughed and laughed and laughed. That thought always stuck with me. … Read more
The joys of a #rescuemod. 4 days and still repairing broken wires. At least the lights, indicators, horn and starter motor work without any major catastrophe. Yet!
Hmm. Perks of the job, they say. Not entirely my cup of tea, but quite impressive nonetheless. 160kph in second gear, imagine what it does with the remaining 4 gears!Lovely torque, far to screamy for me, although I’m not completely convinced the sounds were not coming from me!Addictive, albeit annoying to me personally, exhaust note, … Read more
Inspired by a meme from this morning, I had to add my limited opinion to the matter! It always amazes when clients ask my opinion on Tyres, only to complain about their (tyre) noise! Safety first people! In my opinion, tyres depend on a number of things (and more) in no order of priority: Cost, … Read more
CDBA Reflections Not one for organized events, large crowds or riding in dust, I have to say I really enjoyed this past weekends CDBA event and I am proud to say we, KTM Cape Town, are partners with such a well organized, professional event! Well done Rika De Bruyn and your crew in putting on … Read more