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BMW’s 5th Annual GS CHALLENGE 2008: It’s not a race, it’s an adventure!
GOING PLACES! Each year, the dedicated team at BMW spends much time travelling thousands of kilometres in search of the perfect location to host the legendary GS CHALLENGE, and this year was no exception. Having been successful in the past, this year’s challenge for BMW was to raise the bar even higher and provide all the participants with an unforgettable adventure and unparalleled experience on their BMW motorcycles!
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fter months of painstaking deliberation and careful selection, Eureka! BMW struck gold - a little village in the Limpopo Province called Leydsdorp. Founded in 1891, Leydsdorp grew in popularity as miners flocked to the province in search of wealth. Today, the entire town consists of just one hotel, two houses, (one of which was Paul Kruger’s hunting lodge), one charismatic pub, a swimming pool and an
astounding baobab tree of magnificent proportions that attracts numerous visitors. The entire population of Leydsdorp totals Eight. So why, you may ask, was this the perfect venue? It’ has a more-thanwilling community with loads of land at their disposal and a town which is nestled deep in the heart of the bush. With access to game farms, forests, waterfalls, rivers and mountains, from Tzaneen to Phalaborwa and everything in-between,
honestly, as far as adventure riding is concerned, what more could be thrown into the mix? It was now time for the truly daunting task of preparing the land for the onslaught of the campers and creating nine different routes. Dense bush had to be flattened and removed to build a camp site; toilets and showers had to be erected from scratch; and 2000km of routes needed to be ridden and then re-ridden before being marked out! The community of Leydsdorp together with surrounding farmers and headed by Jan du Toit (Chief Off-road Instructor) and
his incredibly accomplished team rallied together and undertook this mammoth task. Having already marked out 13000km for previous GS Challenges, Jan and his team are no strangers to preparing well-thought-out routes which cater to the three different skill levels: green (getting in to it); orange (you’re really in it); and the notorious red, for the ‘highly-skilled’ or ‘mentally-challenged’ (the latter category into which I fall). Finally, after great anticipation and several months of preparation, DDay had arrived! Across the width and
breadth of the country, bikes were being loaded and panniers packed. A 4-night camping, touring, adventure-packed, sight-seeing road-trip awaited us! A mouthful I know, try doing it… The GS Challenge is open to all who own a BMW motorcycle with off-road capabilities. This year, registration was limited to 400 riders on a first-come, first-served basis. The youngest participant this year was in his teens and the eldest; an inTo page 2/
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2 CitiBike /From page 1 credible and most respectable 67 years old! This was my first GS Challenge and first time on the ‘real’ off-road with an adventure bike - coming from a staunch motocross background, all my time spent riding in the dirt was on an MX bike (100kg including the petrol - half the weight of a mid-sized adventure bike). I was filled with mixed emotions – apprehensive, but at the same time incredibly excited to explore the unknown! We departed from BMW Lifestyle in Midrand, 470km from the final destination – our Challenge had begun and the atmosphere was tangible! On the open road, I found the F 800 GS to be a more-than-comfy touring bike - she sports an exciting engine package that packs one hell of a punch. With a crisp rumble that echoes when passing any solid object, believe me, this is one bike that certainly doesn’t need the help of an aftermarket pipe. I thoroughly enjoyed rolling on and off the throttle; first she whines, and if you persist, rest assured, she’ll scream! Once I was over it, I began to play in the twisty sections through Dullstroom and Lydenburg. She displayed great agility in the tight turns and sure-footed stability in the high-speed sweeps, even though I was running knobblies. En route, we passed all of the GS models, but I didn’t look twice - I knew I was on the one for me! While the 1200 may be slightly smoother and more comfortable on the road, she carries way too much weight off-road for my liking. The 650 may very well be the ultimate manoeuvring tool in the dirt, but she just falls short of exciting me on the open road, so for my personal requirements, the F 800 GS wins the all-rounder award! When we arrived, the welcome was overwhelming! Hundreds of bikes, loads of buzzing atmosphere and a most impressive marquee which housed the dining area, bar and chill-out lounge. In the centre of it all was a monstrous campfire burning round the clock and comfortably seats 80+! Registration was handled upon arrival by the World Sport team who were incredibly efficient and always pleasant. After carefully selecting the most strategic location to pitch our tents, it was time for that well-deserved drink after a full day’s ride. BMW made a donation to Hans Merensky High School for development and in appreciation, 20 students volunteered their services and waited on us from early in the morning until late at night for 5 days running! They never complained, always had a cheerful demeanour and made sure that they had fun while getting the job done. To host an event of such a magnitude requires a genuine commitment and loads of en-
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thusiasm from all involved, but to do it well is most commendable – and BMW did it well! At dinner, we were given a thorough riders briefing, explaining the various routes and warning about the potential hazards and technical bits on each. As we sat around the fire, drinks in-hand, we all contemplated the big day that lay ahead. My mission and personal challenge was to complete one route from each of the three skill levels without damaging my brand new F 800 GS (on loan from BMW Lifestyle, Midrand). I wanted the full GS Challenge and all it had to offer (mission accomplished)! In essence, that is what the GS Challenge is all about - each individual’s own experiences and an opportunity for you and others like you to get together and enjoy all the thrills that your bike is able to offer you. It is the perfect arena to improve your skills and abilities in a controlled environment with others who always seem willing to assist. Great camaraderie exists in and amongst this fraternity. As it is not a race, groups depart at will, but not later than 8am. The reason for this is that medics and backup vehicles (Transbike) are despatched to follow behind the last group on each route. For added safety, in case of an emergency, BMW arranged a SAPS search and rescue team, in the event of a rider disappearing or getting lost and not knowing his exact coordinates. The time we were expected back at camp was 3.30pm, in time for the Skills Challenge. It’s amazing to see what can actually be done on these big bikes, and after my first rough day on the red route, I sat back, again with drink in-hand, and was immediately humbled and at the same time inspired! I would still rather attack rugged terrain on a lightweight motocross bike, but I have now developed a new-found respect for the bike, its capabilities and the riders who are able to safely negotiate the tough obstacles! Had I not personally participated and seen what others could do, even with a pillion (2-up), then I wouldn’t have believed it possible or practical. I now feel compelled, for my own development as a rider, to attend a few of Jan du Toit’s official BMW on- and off-road training courses. Think about it: if one can achieve these kinds of skills on a big bike, then wouldn’t I automatically be dramatically improving my abilities on a lighter, more nimble machine, specifically designed for the dirt or race track? I took my new-found inspiration to bed and woke up feeling far more eager to go a second round with the F 800. I took an easier and more relaxed green route through the forests. The scenery was spectacular, and the viewpoints from the mountain tops were breathtaking! For me to have seen this ordinarily would have required me to tow my MX
bike to where I could offload and then ride. OK, OK, I get it. There are definitely advantages to having a dual-purpose motorcycle! Completing the final day, I discovered how cleverly the different skill levels and assigned routes are carefully-integrated over the three days, so as to introduce slightly more challenging terrain each day if done in the correct order. This is purposefully done to help build you up over the three days - a training and skills development camp too it would seem. Once again, my hat goes off to all involved with course design and construction. After three days of solid dirt-riding, my hands were beginning to blister and fatigue had definitely set in – honestly, I was glad there wasn’t a fourth day! It was interesting to observe the changing moods amongst the riders after each day. On the first night, a festive gathering at the pub that went on through the night; after the first ride, there were shared stories around the campfire and most were off to bed before 10pm – a gentleman named Jack D had a handful of us stick around till 2! After the second day, not too many stories, just dinner then bed; after the third day, everyone looked weathered. It was time for our last supper, and even though we were all exhausted, it was sad that our journey was almost over. I thoroughly enjoyed my adventurous ride and had my eyes opened to so much. For this tremendous experience, I have BMW Lifestyle to thank! Prize-giving at dinner was the final cherry on the top of this memorable trip. Speeches were made and praise was given to the many staff and tremendous effort it took to host this year’s challenge in Leydsdorp! Three very deserving gentlemen walked away winning great prizes - an Enduro helmet worth R5000 (Andre Serfontein); a complete BMW rally suit which sells for R11,300 (Mark van Rensburg); and the overall winner of the 3-day Skills Challenge (Kim Gibbings) won a brand new BMW G 650 Xchallenge valued at R73000! After Lachlan Harris (General Manager - BMW Motorrad), Rob Barnes (Marketing Manager) and Cora Forssman (Events Manager) had made their speeches and said their thanks, all who were in attendance gave them a standing ovation for a job so brilliantly done! They truly do believe in their product and the people who use it; they are passionate and committed - the GS Challenge is proof of that! Auto Alpina kept their workshop open day and night replacing tubes, levers and whatever else was required to keep their customers running - no st ones were left unturned. Great food, a well-put-together campground, excellent riding and an unforgettable experience! BMW certainly did their part, we just had to do ours – have loads of fun and keep it safe!
BMWs far and wide
The alternative route - not advisable Getting directions. Lets face it, Ryan needs some
.....couldn’t see the wood for the trees
Limpopo earthworms - huuuuge
Kawasaki Ninja 650R Gets Redesigned for 2009
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mong the new model announcements made by Kawasaki last weekend in Texas was a redesigned Ninja 650R. This bike has proven extremely popular with its lightweight, comfortable, upright ergonomics, and economy. Nevertheless, Kawasaki made some substantial changes for 2009 designed to improve rider comfort, enhance handling and modernize the look of the bike. Engine performance was not overlooked, either. Fuel injection is revised to improve throttle response and mid-range power, while cooling capacity was increased. The entirely new frame has a revised rigidity balance to enhance performance, as well as additional rubber mounts for the engine to decrease vibration. All-in-all, more than 40 “updates and refinements” can be found in the 2009 Ninja 650R. Here is the complete press release from Kawasaki on this new model, as well as some photos. The Kawasaki Ninja 650R already epitomized the ideal marriage of sportbike performance and relaxed comfort. For 2009 Kawasaki improved on this combination and gave this popular model several new upgrades, from improved suspension to updated Ninja supersport styling. The end result of over 40 updates and refinements, the new sportier Ninja 650R delivers serious performance fun and maximum transportation practicality. The key to the Ninja 650R’s slender size is its compact liquid-cooled, fuel injected, DOHC, 8-valve 649cc parallel twin engine, which permits the use of a narrow, lightweight frame. Revised fuel injection settings on this torquey engine boost its bottom-end torque, smooth low-mid rpm response and allow it to rev more quickly. Routing the coolant to the cylinder and head through the engine cases
reduces the number of external hoses. The engine also meets stringent Euro-III emission regulations thanks to its precise fuel-injection and a threeway catalyzer system with a new 300-cell catalyzer that’s smaller and lighter than the previous 200-cell unit. The non-intimidating twin-cylinder appeals to new riders, and has an excellent mid-range that offers enough pizzazz to thrill more advanced riders. A modified shift lever position permits easier application of the Ninja 650R’s linear power delivery. The manageable power delivery and superb roll-on response enable the new Ninja 650R to make short work of the morning commute or perform as an entertaining track day companion - all while delivering good fuel economy.
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NEW MODELS
CAPE TO CAIRO? Part 2
Well, not quite! Our journey from H-D, Tygervalley to P.E. continues - what a ride!
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ast week our story ended with us tucking into some legendary Klipdrift Burgers and that’s where we pick up... Well-fed and raring to go - next up, Ronnie’s Sex Shop near Ladysmith (the perfect watering hole)... My pimped out Street Glide was the perfect tool for the job! She comes with all the same on-board entertainment as the Ultra Glide but has shed all the weight. Less fairing and wind deflection with a sleeker profile - a little easier to manage in traffic and better agility in the tighter slower sections. Where the Ultra gains in open road comfort, the Street Glide gains in manoeuvrability – the pro’s and con’s are so marginal, it’s a tough call for me; both are brilliant long-distance touring bikes! After getting everything we needed from the sex shop, I climbed onto the Heritage and we were off to Buffelsdrift Bush Lodge in Oudtshoorn. The final leg for me was loads of fun, the Softail is sporty and quick; it retains the traditional Softail features and looks. The Heritage Classic is fitted with touring handlebars and a detachable Lexan Windshield. Like the Road King, the Heritage sports a 16 inch front and is the only one in the touring line-up not equipped with cruise-control and ABS. In essence, it’s a better handling, smoother Softail with added touring comfort for longer distances. It was on this model that I became playful and mischievous! I felt that we had arrived way too quickly and was a little upset that our day was done. On the flip-side, I had first shift on the Heritage to Knysna and we were about to stay in five star luxury tents nestled in the bush and surrounded by wildlife. This place just takes your breath away from the moment you walk into the reception, or was that the OB’s (Old Brown Sherry) on the tray? We had a fabulous bottle of wine with dinner and drinks on the deck, after that it was off to bed. Each unit is equipped with an outdoor shower, luxurious bathroom and thick down feathered pillows on a soft comfy bed. Could there be a more perfect day? Just before sunrise, Bryan, Thomas and I set up the bikes around the lake for some glamour pics! We had no idea it was going to be such an action packed shoot as we were only taking static’s… Just when we thought that we had the perfect set-up, a Hippo came out of the water to investigate! What’s the rule? Don’t get between the Hippo and the water, hell, we had nowhere to go! We watched, it watched, and then finally – relief, back into the lake she went. We then went to feed three baby elephants; they were much friendlier and incredibly playful. From elephant feeding to the Wolf Sanctuary 30km from Knysna – we too needed to be fed. We ordered breakfast
and were given a tour of this amazing Sanctuary. It is self funded and houses hundreds of animals from real wolves to tortoises and everything in-between. The little that we pay upon entry goes towards feeding these sheltered animals. They really are doing an incredible job at the Sanctuary and it is comforting to know that the animals are being well taken care of! To shake off the cobwebs and wake us up, H-D had arranged a stop-off at Bloukrans Bridge on the way to Plettenburg Bay- the World’s highest Bungee Jump (216m)! We watched for a while before the offer was made - eight tough bikers, absolutely NO jumpers! (There were 5 jumpers on the return leg.) We continued to rotate bikes until we reached Jeffereys Bay. Lunch was arranged at a great seafood restaurant on the beach. As I sat watching the ocean, I thought to myself – ‘why have I never done this before?’ It had been for me, an incredibly relaxing and at the same time exciting ride through some of the world’s most beautiful landscape, on some of the finest touring bikes available! To surmise; the Ultra Classic Electra Glide- the ultimate in touring luxury for the distinguished gentleman. The Street Glide- has all the amenities including attitude and a Garmin/H-D GPS. The Road King Classic- incorporating sport and class – no Harman-Kardon but what a thrilling ride! Last and definitely not least, the Softail Heritage Classic – my boyish nature just couldn’t be suppressed when riding this model; loads of fun and comfort all the way! There’s definitely a compatible other in this line-up for every personality type… They said it best at Harley Davidson; “The worst thing about Touring is Arriving.” That’s exactly how I felt when we pulled in to Port Elizabeth. This unforgettable trip had sadly come to an end. Many, many thanks to everyone at Harley Davidson for making this a most memorable and exciting trip! Forthcoming attractions: Mike’s leg from P.E back to C.T and a bit more scoop on the bikes themselves, maybe we can wangle some of the other new models for a quickie?? You too can take a trip like this by simply contacting H-D Tygervalley, H-D Cape Town or the Eagle Wind dealerships and renting some Harley’s. For an extra rand or two, they’ll throw in Thomas who will take you on one of their special tours! Further information regarding rentals / tours, contact: Bronwyn Durham (Customer Relations Manager H-D Tygervalley) 021-914-8888 Thomas Kellermann (Rental & Demo Fleet Operator H-D Cape Town) 021-446-2996
Eagle Wind Harley-Davidson ‘ Journey of Hope’ Breast Cancer Ride 2008 son Motorcycles for the 12 Breast Cancer Survivors as a vehicle to promote Breast Cancer awareness. 37% of our customers are women riders, so this is a very significant initiative for us’ says Moller. Well known personalities like Lillian Dube, Janie Du Plessis, Rebecca Baloyi and Dianne Parker are amongst these determined ladies that are embarking upon this journey with us. This eight-day journey, supported by Eagle Wind Harley- Davidson® and Hummer® will cover more than 2200 kilometers. The route started in Johannesburg on
Saturday 11 October from Monte Casino at 9am heading toward Maponya Mall in Soweto, then route to Bloemfontein, Colesberg, Graaff-Reinet, Port-Elizabeth, George, and Barrydale, arriving in Cape Town this Saturday, 18 October for a whopping finale at the V&A Waterfront on Saturday 18 October 2008. The ‘Journey of Hope’ Breast Cancer Ride has a powerful message to spread across South Africa. This campaign shares a message of hope and encouragement in an upbeat, positive and unique manner, in both the urban and the rural communities of the country.
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Jenni Wegerle; owner of four Eagle Wind Harley-Davidson Dealerships in South Africa (Sandton, Clearwater, 1000 Hills and Durban); Chrissie Jeavons (HOG Clearwater Secretary & Breast Cancer Survivor) and Mishka Moller (Marketing Manager); the Road Captain are leading this ride with twelve breast cancer survivors riding Harley-Davidson Motorcycles to promote awareness of the importance of early detection and treatment of breast cancer and share the message of hope around South Africa. ‘Eagle Wind Harley-Davidson got involved by sponsoring 12 Harley-David-
MotoGP rivals Jorge Lorenzo and Andrea Dovizioso are locked into a battle for the Rookie of the Year award which could go right down to the wire. Having been the top dogs in the 250cc class in 2006 and 2007 Jorge Lorenzo and Andrea Dovizioso made the step up to MotoGP together this season and following great campaigns from the two riders both are in still the top five. Lorenzo and Dovizioso have enjoyed great results, with the former still in with a chance of finishing third overall, sitting 27 points behind Dani Pedrosa in the standings. Dovizioso, meanwhile, is 37 points behind Lorenzo, with 50 still to play for.
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BITS & BOBS
Top 1 Oil “Ack Attack” Sets New Absolute Motorcycle Land Speed Record
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onneville, UT - Sept. 26, 2008 After five days of pushing their streamliner motorcycle to new limits on the salt flats at Bonneville, The TOP 1 ACK Attack team achieved what it came to do - topple the existing absolute FIM motorcycle land speed record with a blistering 360.913 mph run. At 8:58 MST, team owner Mike Akatiff, driver Rocky Robinson and crew shattered the existing 350.884mph record set by Denis Manning and Chris Carr in 2006.
The historic record was set during the first annual TOP 1 Oil World Land Speed Shootout last week at Bonneville Salt Flats in Bonneville, Utah. Full details are forthcoming, but you can read about the TOP 1 ACK Attack’s record-setting run below. About Mike Akatiff - The well-known motorcycle engineer and AMA dirt-track and desert racer built race bikes under contract with BSA Motorcycles for AMA champions Jim Rice and Dick Mann before starting his own company in 1971
Michelin pulls out of the running to supply MotoGP grid in 2009 Michelin has decided not to submit a bid to the governing body of the MotoGP World Championship. At the same time, Michelin regrets not being able to contribute to the organizers’ important discussions to improve rider safety and reduce costs. The spirit of competition has always been central to Michelin. Motor sports at the highest level are useful because competition among several tyre manufacturers is a valuable stimulus for developing increasingly highperformance tyres that will one day equip customer vehicles. Tyres play a key role in a vehicle’s performance and can make a considerable difference. This competition among manufacturers helps to make racing exciting. The radial tyre, which was invented by Michelin, has been improved through racing, and the improvements have since been passed on to consumers. Michelin’s dual compound technology for motorcycle tyres was first tested in MotoGP racing and is today integrated into premium products for the brand’s customers. The MotoGP Championship organizers have decided to use a single tyre supplier for the coming seasons, which effectively eliminates the competitive environment that has led to so much progress. The R&D resources allocated for MotoGP racing will be redeployed to support innovation, which is at the heart of Michelin’s customer-focused strategy.
New Bluetooth kit for bikes The Parrot SK4000 is a Bluetooth hands-free kit designed specially for motorcycle and scooter drivers. The SK4000 features Text-to-Speech, Voice recognition software, incredible sound quality, wireless remote control and can be fitted to any type of helmet. To ensure safe riding the SK4000 features a wireless remote control which can be positioned on the handlebars and can be easily adjusted to fit any type of bike or scooter and helmet. The kit’s functions are easily accessed without the rider’s hands having to take their hands off handle bars. The microphone and speakers are mounted on a flexible coupling that is fitted inside the helmet using Velcro attachment. The Parrot SK4000 also features an FM RDS tuner, a line-in socket and Bluetooth stereo (A2DP) connectivity so that you can listen to music with mind blowing sound quality, even at high speed, the user’s calls are still clear. The volume of the calls and music automatically adjust to suit your speed and the surrounding noise for maximum sound quality. The SK4000 offers 10 hours of battery life and is available from SMAC cc Nationwide for R1999.00. Parrot products are distributed by Smart Automotive Components (SMAC) 0861 888 222
to design and manufacture racing and custom motorcycle parts. In 1987, he founded ACK Technologies, which manufactures aircraft altitude digitizers and emergency location transmitters. Akatiff began the design and construction of the Top-1 Ack-Attack twinengine motorcycle streamliner in 2002, setting an unofficial land-speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats less than two years later. The 2006 BUB Speed Trials in September were a showdown among the top three streamliners in the world: the Suzuki Top-1 Ack-Attack, Sam Wheeler’s E-Z-Hook, and Denis Manning’s #7. The 16-year record 322 mph toppled twice! Powered by 900 HP Twin 2600cc Suzuki Hayabusa engines, ACK Attack’s initial pass (1 mile w/Flying Start) hit a top speed of 344.673 mph, with the return pass at 340.922 mph. The previous record was set in 1990 by Team HarleyDavidson’s “Easyriders Liner” ridden by Dave Campos, topping 322 mph (518.450
km/h.) Sept. 6, 2006 - Streamliner Seven driven by Chris Carr archived the new world record of 350.884 mph with a one way pass of 354.832 mph through the measured mile. This record bested the world
record set the previous day by Top 1 Ack Attack at 342.797. Sept. 26, 2008 - The new record 360.913 mph was witnessed by an FIM official on site, but is still subject to FIM ratification.
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GENERAL INTEREST
Wembley - Night of the Legends
All balls and no brakes mean often-front fallers are used for traction when Legends take to the track
Robbie Wicks wheeled out this CZ early moto-cross racer for the Vintage MX events
Alfie Cox on the Penton KTM was just too good for the rest of the legends in the Vintage MX Class
SOUTH AFRICAN MX LEGENDS LIVE ON
Eight times SA MX Champion, Horace Bergstrom was out on a late 1960’s Greeves motocross bike
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he recent Night of the Legends, which featured motocross and endurance off-road champions, was held at Wembley and attracted a massive crowd to its mid-week evening of racing. Sponsored by Vermont Sales and put together by veteran racer, Greg Wilson, the crowd were not disappointed as the National Champions rolled out, and with big names like Gary Peterson, Alfie Cox, Jim Tarantino, Russell Campbell, Tyrone Stevenson, Grant Maben, Ryan Hunt and riders from the early seventies like Robbie Wicks, Butch Hirsch and eight time MX Champion, Horace Bergstom, all kitted out in matching gear, the show for a great evening of racing was well and truly on. With some of the off-road racers only stepping on an MX bike a couple of weeks before the race day, it was a mixed bag of competitiveness as the champions of yesteryear re-acquainted themselves with some of the latest 400cc off-road race bikes and also shook up some old injuries sustained all those years ago. The chance for spectators to see three decades of our greatest champions on track re-lived perhaps some of the most magnificent days in this country’s racing history with the events programme split into two heats of SA Champions Vintage MX and The Legends race. It was a full programme of events and even the voice of Roger McCleery was on hand to call the races and rider introductions. In truth some riders had brought their race face with them while many others had to go and work the next day. The SA Champions MX Class was first to go and Richard van der Westhuizen, Ian Topliss, Leriche Page and Greg Aspinal battled it out for podium places on the latest MX race bikes on a stadium track that had a few dark spots of illumination, the racing was intense. In the Vintage MX class old off-road racers dating back to 1960’s were wheeled out with almost no suspension and a good deal of vibrations on the bikes. Alfie Cox, perhaps our best ever enduro racer cleaned up with a Penton, an American KTM in fine style despite dumping it in the first race. Adrian Hutton came home second ahead of the one time invincible Robbie Wicks on a CZ two-stroke machine. The Legends MX saw what the crowd had anticipated with great racing in the heats. Ryan Hunt won the first moto with some great riding from USA champion Jim Tarantino, Alfie Cox and a very fit Gary Peterson while Bret Redman, Russell Campbell and Tony Riddell were all in with a chance of a podium finish. The second race, it was hole shot specialist Gary Peterson who still rides on regular basis and wins who won easily with Alfie Cox and Russell Campbell taking the night’s honours in the over all classification results. The final Yesterday’s Hero Race, double event saw Donovan Brink, Robbie Smith and Mark Squire in the first three places. While all this was going on, the food all sold out, people met their old friends after twenty years or so of not seeing them and the queue to the drinks bar was about ten deep. It all added up to one great retro evening of entertainment enjoyed by spectators and the legends as well in this once in a life time recall of South Africa’s greatest heroes on track.
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MOTO GP
VALENTINO’S YEAR!
By Dick Knowles
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ith the 2008 title firmly in his grasp, much is being written about the great Valentino Rossi, the only motorcyclist that attracts mainstream media attention. Valentino is not just a fierce competitor on the track, he knows how racing works and what strings to pull to equip him with the tools to do the job. Anyone who has read his book ‘What if I had never tried it? ’ Portimao circuit is fast reaching completion The brand-new Portimao circuit in the Algarve region of southern Portugal is fast approaching its completion date and is getting ready for action when the final round of the 2008 HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship comes into town on the first weekend of November.
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Building work has been continuing at a rapid rate since the first stone was laid back in February and what was formerly a vast area of empty landscape has now, in just nine months, been turned into what looks like being one of the most impressive motor racing circuits in the world. With just over two weeks to go before the inaugural event gets underway, final homologation and inspection checks are taking place and the infrastructure is all but completed, the track surface is ready and the pit garages and paddock are waiting for the first team trucks to move in and set up facilities.
will be familiar with the story of his move from Honda to Yamaha, a move that most observers considered crazy. Crazy he is certainly not; every move, every sticker which he carefully applies to his Yamaha, everything has a story behind it and a logical (or illogical) part of the jigsaw puzzle that makes up Rossi the racer. The agitation and determination with which he pursued the move to Bridge-
stone tyres has been well documented and, now that he has succeeded in securing this year’s target, he can yet again tell the MotoGP paddock a satisfying “I told you so. ” I have lost count of the various helmet designs and seriously doubt the often heard boast of certain collectors that they have all of them. Remember the one that was designed to look like a box of washing powder? The ‘Mugello’ face, from this year, must rank with the funniest of them- a true portrait of what any rider feels as he approaches a corner from
over 300 kph-aaaagh! The post race celebrations are not as common as they used to be but, when we are treated to one, they usually have the same careful planning and thought behind them and are ones to savour; The Motegi ‘bank manager’, contract, helmet signing and T shirt proclaiming the double entendre message ‘sorry for the delay’, an apology for the two year gap since the last Championship? Or a cheeky challenge to the Spanish, Dorna, MotoGP organisers, who are notoriously strict re-
garding the delays for post-race celebrations- fearing a delay pushing the whole timetable back for podium and post race interviews. Valentino is conscious of the history of our sport and never fails to mark the various milestones he surpasses. An apology to the deceased Mike Hailwood when he passed his total, a respectful nod and lift back to the pits with Angel Nieto, the skittles game with ‘Snow White and the seven dwarfs. ’ The list goes on and he hasn’t finished yet!
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BIKE LISTINGS
While we try to ensure that the information on these pages is correct, CitiBike cannot guarantee it’s accuracy. Should there be any problems the importers can supply us the latest pricing by e-mailing it to bike@citizen.co.za. 0-150CM3 APRILIA RS 125 HERO PUCH AG SMART HONDA CBR125R NXR125 XLR125LA 1 HUSQVARNA SM125 HYOSUNG GT125 RT125 RX125 KAWASAKI KR150K(ZX1) KYMCO HIPSTER 125 STRYKER125 LINHAI LH125-8 LONCIN LX125-6V LX125GY SUZUKI TF125 YAMAHA DT125 T105E CRYPTON XTZ125E XTZ125K YBR125SD YT115 ZONGSHEN ZS125 GY-A ZS125-32 ZS125-4 ROAD 151-800CM3 APRILIA PEGASO 650 Strada SHIVER 750 BMW F800S F800ST CAGIVA RAPTOR 650 DUCATI M 695 HONDA CBR600RR7 CBX750P VFR800 GT250 GT250R GT650R HUSQVARNA SM450R SM510R SM610 HYOSUNG GT650R TTC GT650S KAWASAKI ER500 ER650A7F EX650A7F EX650B7F GPX250 ZR750K ZR750L7F ZX600P7F KYMCO VENOX 250 SUZUKI DRZ400SM GSF650 GSF650S GSR600 GSXR600 K7 GSXR600 K8 GSXR750 SV650S TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE DAYTONA 675 TRIPLE YAMAHA FZ6SHCG7 XT660X YZFR6BG7 ZONGSHEN ZS200 GS ZS250GS ROAD 800CM3+ APRILIA TUONO 1000 R TUONO 1000 R Factory RSV1000 R RSV1000 R Factory
R 57995 R 4999 R 6500 R 22500 R 17500 R 25717 R39990 R 20500 R 16495 R 19495 R 25995 R 21499 R 18995 R 8500 R 9750 R 12250 R 19200 R 20995 R 10501 R 19994 R 17500 R 13500 R 12540 R 11500 R 10900 R 10900
R 72995 R 89995. R 81850 R 87050 R 59990 R78900 R 86999 R 96000 R 93000 R 26995 R 32995 R 46995 R76500 R78500 R70000 R 55995 R 39995 R 41900 R 62500 R 64500 R 67800 R 34750 R 68995 R 69995 R 79995
BMW K 1200 LT-FL K1200GT K44 K1200R K1200RS-FL ABS K1200S R1200R R1200RT R1200S R1200ST BUELL CITYX XB9SX FIREBOLT XB12R LIGHTNING XB12S XB12SCG XB12SCG LIGHTNING LOW XB12SS MV AGUSTA F4 1000R312 DUCATI S2R 1000 S2R S4R S4RS ST3 ST3S ABS Hypermotard 1100 Hypermotard 1100 S Sport 1000 Sport 1000 Bip Sport 1000 S 1000 GT 1098 1098 S 1098 S Tric HONDA CBR1000RR ST1300 KTM 990 SUPER DUKE BLACK 06 KAWASAKI Z1000 ZR1000B7F ZR1200A ZX1000D7F ZX10-R ZX1400A7F ZZR1200 ZZR1400 ABS SUZUKI GSF1250S GSX1300R GSX1300BK GSXR1000 SV1000S TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE 865 BONNEVILLE T100 865 DAYTONA 955I SCRAMBLER SPEED TRIPLE 1050 SPRINT ST 1050 SPRINT ST 1050 PANNIERS SPRINT ST1050 ABS SPRINT ST1050 PANNIERS THRUXTON YAMAHA FJR13EG7 FZ1SBG7 FZ1SBG7 FAZER MT01AG5 TDM900DG7 XJ900P XJR1300 YZFR1CG7
R 180150 R 148350 R 121550 R 129600 R 135950 R 105050 R 128750 R 115850 R 111250 R 85000 R 105000 R 100000 R 103000 R 103000 R 105000 R 230000 R 107000 R 94900 R 126900 R 151500 R 116500 R 130000 R117500 R137500 R 114900 R 114900 R 123700 R 106500 R 166500 R 207900 R 241500 R 115000 R 125000 R 99999 R 79995 R 89995 R 76995 R 104995 R 94995 R 109900 R 94500 R 114995 R 86000 R 129500 R 128500 R 118000 R 79500 R 69995 R 76250 R 87500 R 64995 R 98500 R 94995 R 104495 R 99500 R 109450 R 69995 R 129999 R 89995 R 89995 R 98927 R 79995 R 69540 R 86640 R 121995
R 34500 R 58800 R 56500 R 71200 R 69900 R 85200 R 96500 R 108000 R 66700 R 64995 R 89995 R 69995 R 67995 R 87500 R 15995 R 21995
R 122995 R 139995 R 125995 R 159995
TRAIL 151+ APRILIA PEGASO 650 Trail CAPONORD 1000 ABS BMW F 650 GS (FL) F 650 GS DAKAR (FL) G 650 X CHALLENGE G 650 X COUNTRY G 650 X MOTO R 1200 GS R1200GS ADVENTURE R1200GS HP BUELL XB12X ULYSSES DUCATI Multistrada 1100 Multistrada 1100 S Multistrada 620 Dark Multistrada 620 HONDA XL1000V XL650V KTM 625 SXC 05 640 DUKE II
R 74995 R 109995 R 67800 R 72700 R 73150 R 70600 R 75500 R 114200 R 125900 R 139000 R 110000 R 116900 R 134800 R 82800 R 89500 R 97800 R 63700 R 64999 R 61999
640 LC4 ADVENTURE 05 640 LC4 ADVENTURE 06 640LC4 SUPERMOTO 690 RALLY FACTORY REP 690 SUPERMOTO 950 ADVENTURE SILVER 950 SUPERMOTO BLACK 06 990 ADVENTURE BLACK 06 990 ADVENTURE ORANGE 990 ADVENTURE S (BLUE) KAWASAKI KLE500B7F KLE650A7F VERSYS KLR650 KLR650A7F LONCIN LX200GY-4A LX250PY SUZUKI DL1000 DL650 DR200 DR650SE TRIUMPH TIGER 1050 TIGER 1050 ABS YAMAHA DT175 XT660R ZONGSHEN LZX200 GY-2 ZS200 GY-A
R 67999 R 79999 R 64999 R 285000 R 84999 R 84999 R 99999 R 116000 R 116000 R 116000 R 48500 R 64500 R 43995 R 42995 R 13599 R 24590 R 93800 R 71500 R 29800 R 51000 R 103995 R 108950 R 24500 R 65500 R 14900 R 12495
OFFROAD COMPETITION APRILIA ENDURO 450 2007 R 80995 ENDURO 450 2008 R 88995 ENDURO 550 2007 R 80995 ENDURO 550 2008 R 90995 MOTARD 450 2008 R 89995 MOTARD 550 2008 R 91995 HONDA CR85RB R 33586 CRF150RB R 32500 HCRF250R7 R 52999 CRF450R7 R 59999 KTM 125 SX 06 R 54999 250 SX 06 R 61999 250 SX-F 06 R 62500 450 SX-F 07 R 67999 505 SX-F R 67999 525SX 4T 05 R 68999 560 SMR 06 R 71999 65 SX 06 R 28999 65SX 07 R 29999 85SX SW 06 R 32999 85SXBW 06 R 32999 KAWASAKI KX125M7F R 39995 KX250R7F R 47995 KX250T7F R 49995 KX450D7F R 53995 KX65A7F R 20995 KX85A7F R 25500 KX85B7F R 26500 SUZUKI RM125 R 43800 RM250 R 56500 RM85 R 28950 RM85L R 29950 RMZ250 K8 R 57200 RMZ450 R 72000 YAMAHA YZ125/2007 R 48995 YZ250/2007 R 52995 YZ250F R 54995 YZ450FE07 R 61995 YZ85AS7 R 29995 YZ85EGS5 L/W R 29995 YZ85ES5 S/W R 27995 YZ85FGS7 R 30995 OFF ROAD HONDA CRF230F CRF250X7 CRF450X7 HUSQVARNA CR125 WR125 WRE125 WR250 TC250 TE250 TC450 TE450 TC510 TE510 TE610 KTM 200 XC-W 07
R 29500 R 53999 R 62000 R 52000 R54000 R39000 R65000 R68000 R70000 R73000 R74000 R75000 R77000 R69000 R 61999
250 XCF-W 07 250 XC-W 07 300 EXC-E 300 XC-W 07 450 XC-W 07 525XC DESERT RACING 525XC-W 07 950 SUPER ENDURO R 07 KAWASAKI KDX200H6F KLX450A8F SUZUKI DRZ125L DRZ400E YAMAHA TT250BOR7 TTR125BS4 TTR125BSS4 TTR125LWE TTR230 WR250FG07 WR450FEO7 CRUISER ZONGSHEN ZS250-5 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRCI R/KING CLASSIC FLHRI R/KING FLHRSE ROAD KING FLHRSI R/KING CUSTOM FLHTCSE E/GLIDE CLASS SE FLHTCUI E/GLIDE ULT CLAS FLHTI E/GLIDE STANDARD FLHXI STREET GLIDE FLSTFI SOFTAIL FATBOY FLSTFSE SOFTAIL FATB SE FLSTI HERITAGE SOFTAIL FLSTNI SOFTAIL DE LUXE FLSTSCI S/TAIL SPRING CL FLTCI HERIT SOFTA CLASS FXDBI DYNA S/GL STR BOB FXDCI DYNA S/GLIDE CUST FXDLI DYNA LOW RIDER FXDWGI DYNA WIDE GLIDE FXDXI DYNA S/GL SPORT FXSTB FXSTBI SOFT NIGHT TRAIN FXSTCI SOFTAIL CUSTOM FXSTDI SOFTAIL DEUCE FXSTI SOFTAIL STANDARD FXSTSSE SOFTAIL SPRINGER VRSCA V-ROD VRSCAW V ROD VRSCB V-ROD/VRSCR VRSCD NIGHT ROD VRSCDX NIGHT ROD SPEC VRSCSE V-ROD VRSCX XL 1200L XL1200 XL1200C SPORTSTER CUST XL1200R SPORTSTER ROAD XL883 SPORTSTER STAND XL883C SPORTSTER CUST XL883L SPORTSTER LOW XL883R HONDA VT750C HYOSUNG GV650 AQUILA GV650 TTC KAWASAKI VN1600 CLASSIC VN1600 MEAN STREAK VN1600D TOURER VN2000 VN800B VN900B6 VN900B7 CLASSIC VN900C7 CUSTOM LONCIN LX250-8 LX300-8 SUZUKI VZ800 VZ800Z VZR1800 VZR1800N VZR1800Z TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE AMERICA BONNEVILLE AMERICA 865 ROCKET III ROCKET III CLASSIC ROCKET III TRIBAL ROCKET SPORT/TOURING SPEEDMASTER 865CC YAMAHA V-MAX XV17BUTX7 XV19CUC7
R 69999 R 65999 R 72999 R 67999 R 73999 R 75999 R 71999 R 115000 R 37995 R 59995 R 19500 R 52500 R 47500 R 22230 R 21389 R 26415 R 29730 R 58995 R 63995
R 22500 R 209000 R 199000 R 305000 R 209000 R 339000 R 245000 R 185000 R 219000 R 199000 R 269000 R 159000 R 205000 R 195000 R 209000 R 139000 R 149000 R 169000 R 175000 R 149000 R 215000 R 179000 R 185000 R 199000 R 154000 R 290000 R 170000 R 179000 R 185000 R 175000 R 185000 R 249000 R 150000 R 99000 R 70000 R 109000 R 99000 R 65000 R 85000 R 75000 R 79000 R 72200 R 56900 R 59995 R 104695 R 108995 R 119995 R 135000 R 58995 R 59995 R 65995 R 65995 R 24500 R 24500 R 68500 R 69500 R 128900 R 129500 R 129900 R 74995 R 75995 R 169500 R 176000 R 164000 R 165500 R 77995 R 83220 R 120000 R 135000
NUMBERS TO REMEMBER
Suzuki SA Honda SA BMW SA Yamaha SA Full Throttle Motana SA (AGV, Pirelli) XVS11AGB5 XVS13AG7 XVS650
011 974 1200 011 847 9400 011 690 2600 031 710 6400 011 452 2397 011 974 1200
R 84500 R 94493 R 63954
QUAD - RECREATION ARCTIC CAT 250 DVX R 27999 400 DVX R 47999 50 DVX R 13999 90 DVX R 15500 ADLY 150SPORT R 21900 ADLY 300 R 29900 CAN AM DS 250 R 24900 DS650 X R 64900 RALLY R 29900 RENEGADE R 98900 AEON COBRA 180 SPORT R 18495 COBRA220S R 25995 DINLY DL801-270 R 24500 DL901-450 R 37500 HONDA TRX250EX R 34999 TRX300EX R 37500 TRX400EX R 48500 TRX450R R 62999 KAWASAKI KFX400 R 51500 KFX700 R 64495 KFX700A6 R 58995 KSF450B8F R 72995 KSV700A7 R 62500 KSV700B7 R 62500 KSV700C6 R 58995 KYMCO KXR 250 R 27950 MAXXER 300 R 29950 MXER 150 R 20000 MXU 150 R 21500 LIN HAI RUSTLER 300 SPORT R 31000 LONCIN LX150ST R 14708.75 LX300ST R 27665 POLARIS OUTLAW R 66500 OUTLAW 525 R 78500 PHOENIX R 29500 PREDATOR 500 R 65000 SCRAM 500 4X4 R 63000 TRAILBLAZER 250 2X4 R 35000 SUZUKI LTR450Z R 59800 LTR450 R 57800 LTZ250 R 32500 LTZ400 R 47500 LTZ400Z R 47500 YAMAHA BANSHEE350 R 49995 BLASTER 200AC7 R 28018 BLASTERAC6 R 27908 BLASTERBCX6 R 27908 RAPTOR 350AC7 R 44995 RAPTOR 660DC5 R 66241 RAPTOR 700BC7 R 69995 RAPTOR350ACX7 R 47500 YFM80BCG5 GRIZZLY R 17150 YFZ450EC7 R 59995 QUAD - UTILITY ARCTIC CAT 250 2X4 400 4X4 400 4X4 AUTO 400 4X4 VP 500 4X4 500 4X4 AUTO 650 H1 4X4 SE 650 V2 4X4 AUTO 700 DIESEL 4X4 TRV 700 EFI 4X4 AUTO LE ADLY ADLY 150 UTILITY ADLY 300 UTILITY CAN AM OUTLANDER 400 OUTLANDER 650 OUTLANDER 800 OUTLANDER 800 MAX
R 29999 R 51999 R 57999 R 44999 R 59999 R 65999 R 71999 R 69999 R 104999 R 81999 R 21900 R 25415 R 64900 R 78900 R 88900 R 100900
Honda Edenvale Honda Wing East Honda Wing West Powerhouse (DynoJet) AMP ( Shoei Metzeler) WesBank Finance
OUTLANDER MAX 400 OUTLANDER MAX 650 AEON CROSSLAND 300 OVERLAND 180 HONDA TRX250TM TRX350FM TRX500FM TRX650FA TRX680FA KAWASAKI KLF250 KVF360A 4X4 KVF360B 2X4 KVF650F 4X4I KVF750 KVF750A6 KYMCO MXU 250 MXU 300 MXU 500 LINHAI RUSTLER 200 RUSTLER 260XL RUSTLER 300 2X4 RUSTLER 300 2X4 ANNIV. RUSTLER 300 4X4 RUSTLER 300 4X4 ANNIV. LONCIN LX250ST POLARIS HAWKEYE 2X4 HAWKEYE 4X4 S/MAN 500 S/MAN 6X6 SAWTOOTH SPORTSMAN 450 SPORTSMAN 500 EFI X2 SPORTSMAN 700 EFI SPORTSMAN 800 EFI SPORTSMAN 800 EFI X2 TRAILBOSS 330 2X4 MASAI A300 A450 SUZUKI LTF160 LTF250 LTA400F LTF500F LTA500F LTA700X YAMAHA BEAR TRACKER 250 2X4 BIG BEAR 400DCF5 BRUIN 250BVGR BRUIN 250KU5 WOLVERINE 350CSX4 WOLVERINE 450 YFM125AC5 GRIZZLY YFM125AC6 YFM125AC7 YFM250 2X4 BIG BEAR YFM350 GRIZZLY 2X4 YFM350 GRIZZLY 4X4 YFM450KUFA7 YFM66CCF5 GRIZZLY YFM66CCFG6 GRIZZLY YFM66CCFS5 GRIZZLY YFM70ACF7 QUAD - SPECIAL ADLY ADLY 100 AEON COBRA 100 II REVO COBRA100 MINI-KOLT REVO 100 REVO100 WITH REVERSE DINLY DINLI100 DL501-50 DL601-110 DL603 150 DL603-100 JP502-50 E-TON RXL-90 HONDA TRX90 HYOSUNG
R 76900 R 89900 R 28995 R 18995 R 34999 R 45500 R 59900 R 75500 R 72000 R 33995 R 49995 R 45995 R 72995 R 69995 R 69995 R 28950 R 32950 R 49950 R0 R 29950 R 32000 R 36500 R 37000 R 41000 R 25090 R 45000 R 51500 R 70000 R 70000 R 31500 R 66000 R 81500 R 75500 R 81000 R 96500 R 39000 R 21600 R 33030 R 21900 R 35200 R 53350 R 60660 R 62860 R 69200 R 36480 R 59964 R 38995 R 34309 R 51300 R 62693 R 20849 R 20849 R 24995 R 38995 R 44995 R 51500 R 68500 R 65108 R 65108 R 65108 R 79995
R 12500 R 14600 R 13995 R 8750 R 13995 R 14995 R 12750 R 9100 R 11460 R 14000 R 13750 R 8000 R 15500 R 21000
011 663 0800 011 826 4645 011 675 3222 011 618 4646 011 392 0770 0861 137 137
TE100 KYMCO KXR50 TXL90 LIN HAI FOX 100XL LONCIN LX110ST LX50ST POLARIS PREDATOR 90 SPORTSMAN90 YAMAHA YFM50ACR6 YFM80BCR5 YFM80BCR7 YFM80R RAPTOR SCOOTERS APRILIA ATLANTIC 500 MOJITO 125 SCARABEO 250 SCARABEO 500 ABS EAGLE-WING POWERMAX 125 RETRO 125 F4-125 LUX 150 LUX 250 DB250 SPORT DB250 STREET HERO WINNER HONDA ANF125 SCV100 KYMCO ACTIV 110 AGILITY 125 B & W 250 GRAND DINK250 KYMCO KIWI 100 MOVIE XL 125 PEOPLE S 200 TB100 XCITING 500 LIN HAI FORTUNE LINHAI EGGY MAINSTREET MONARCH PRINCE LONCIN LX110-3AIII LX110-4 LX125T-14 LX125T-15 LX125T-6 LX125T-C LX150T-C PGO G-MAX125 G-MAX125M G-MAX200 G-MAX250 PMX110 PMX110 NAKED T-REX 125 SUZUKI AN125 AN400 AN650 SYM JET100 JET100X SHARK125 YAMAHA BW100 JYM90T NXC125 XC125E XP500AGI T-MAX ZONGSHEN ZS100 T-8 ZS110-26 ZS125 T-30 ZS125 T-4 ZS125 T-8 ZS125T-7
R 11995 R 11995 R 15499 R 9950 R 10895 R 7175 R 17250 R 18250 R 16986 R 18557 R 19996 R 19996
R 49500 R 28500 R 36975 R 52500 R8400 R9500 R10000 R13500 R18900 R18000 R17000 R 7999 R 8995 R 12500 R 7495 R 11995 R 28000 R 29599 R 15500 R 13995 R 18995 R 13495 R 39995 R 8500 R 8750 R 21500 R 12500 R 6500 R 7030 R 6624 R 9256 R 10700 R 9199 R 10700 R 11725 R 17590 R 17590 R 23500 R 24700 R 11495 R 13495 R 13995 R 11900 R 44500 R 54500 R 10399 R 10399 R 14200 R 15995 R 11970 R 18995 R 12998 R 57000 R 8750 R 6995 R 9750 R 7499 R 10900 R 7995