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Triumph Thruxton R is a better way to race to the cafe

March 16, 2017 Car and Bike SA

TRIUMPH THRUXTON R Engine: 1200cc liquid-cooled eight-valve fuel-injected parallel twin, 72kW (96bhp) at 6750rpm and 112Nm at 4950rpm Transmission: Six-speed sequential gearbox, chain final drive. Frame: Steel-tube twin cradle frame and oval-section aluminium rear swingarm; 43mm Showa fully-adjustable BPF front forks with 120mm of travel, Twin fully-adjustable Ohlins rear shocks with 120mm of travel. Hot: The heritage-sportsbike comes of age with the Thruxton R, and never has history, performance, quality, ease-of-use, and design been so skilfully combined. Not: Pseudo-carburettors and pretend pre-unit crankcases will offend purists; brake set-up could have unleashed further stopping power; pillion accommodation optional. For most of last year,…

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Five fine lightweight motorcycle tourers you can buy in South Africa

March 16, 2017March 16, 2017 Car and Bike SA

BY PAUL OWEN While riding the leviathan Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited the other day recently, I began to mentally compile a list of the five bikes that are today’s finest lightweight tourers. Now, the 400kg Ultra is quite possibly the greatest American touring bike ever made (review pending), but I’d find all that mass hard to live with over the long term. I prefer bikes that are easier to park up (and easier to pick up again if you have to). Getting to the digs du noir is awesome on bikes…

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Yamaha YZF-R15 V 3.0 launch still months away

February 7, 2017February 7, 2017 Car and Bike SA

The Indonesian arm of Yamaha recently unveiled the YZF-R15 V3.0 and that got a lot of us excited. But it looks like this motorcycle won’t be launched in South Africa immediately. Car and bike spoke with a few Yamaha SA officials at the launch of the FZ25 regarding the YZF-R15 V2.0. The officials said that they were happy with the sales performance of the YZF-R15 V2.0, especially of the YZF-R15 S version. There’s enough demand for this entry-level fully-faired motorcycle from across the country. Due to this, the company isn’t really focusing on getting the YZF-R15 V3.0…

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2017 Benelli TNT15 unveiled

February 7, 2017 Car and Bike SA

Benelli has unveiled the 2017 TNT15. Sold in Southeast Asian countries like Indonesia and Vietnam, the TNT15 has been positioned between the TNT135 mini bike and the quarter-litre streetfighter – the TNT25. The TNT 15 is built around a new trestle frame like its siblings. Benelli has penned the TNT 15’s design along the lines of its bigger streetfighter siblings. The headlamp sports a familiar design with a pilot lamp at the bottom and a small visor on top. While the old instrument cluster was similar to the one on…

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Diesel & Ducati team up for new Diavel motorbike

January 23, 2017January 23, 2017 Car and Bike SA

It’s a devil of a machine. Diesel and Ducati have collaborated for a very limited edition Diavel motorcycle. Andrea Rosso and the Ducati Design Center worked on a ‘post-apocolyptic, retro-futuristic’ design and we’re definitely getting Mad Max vibes from this collaboration, with a clear merging of past and future. It comes in a sumptuous leather palette, hand-brushed stainless steel on the tank and touches of red found on the diesel logo and the LCD dashboard. The devil is clearly in the detail, as the two brands have produced only 666…

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Triumph unveil brand new Street Triple with 765cc motor

January 11, 2017 Car and Bike SA

Hinckley firm Triumph launched its new Street Triple today, at a flash event in London’s Olympic Park. The new bike uses a heavily-updated version of the old 675cc three-cylinder 12v engine, in a revamped chassis, with all-new running gear, electronic aids and styling. And the new bike comes in three different versions – a base S model, a flasher R, and the top-of-the-line RS. The base bike has less power, 111bhp compared with 116bhp for the R and 121bhp for the RS, and a lower spec chassis and equipment. The new engine is…

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The new Ariel Ace R – 201bhp but with a big price tag

November 21, 2016November 21, 2016 Car and Bike SA

Ariel have announced the full specifications of the Ace R and while the performance has shot up dramatically, so has the price Ariel first announced the Ace two years ago and they have produced 50 to date – the Ace R however will be much more exclusive as only 10 are to be made and sold. Ariel say the knowledge they have gained in the production of the Ace has helped them push the boundaries for the Ace R. Engine At the core of the Ace R is a tuned…

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Honda Rebel unveiled – A2 friendly bobber

November 21, 2016 Car and Bike SA

Honda have unveiled the Rebel – a bobber aimed at younger riders with an A2-friendly 471cc parallel twin The Honda Rebel is a whole new model targeting a whole new demographic. The Rebel is aimed at riders in Generation Y – those who have grown up in the digital age and for who motorcycles are more than just transport. The Rebel concept was born in the USA, where big cruisers are popular but have not captured the imagination of younger riders. The beating heart of the Rebel is a…

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2016 Can-Am Spyder F3

July 21, 2016July 27, 2016 Car and Bike SA

This strange snowmo-roader gets a new engine. First Drive Review Four-wheelers and two-wheelers have been waiting for decades for a suitable place to meet in the middle. Perhaps the lovably antiquated Morgan 3 Wheeler comes closest to making all parties smile, but in general, three-wheeled vehicles have struggled; these are dynamically dissatisfying mutants, and it’s hard to convince either car people, who appreciate stability, or bike people, who favor lean angles, to cross into the middle. New Three-Cylinder Engine, Substantially More Torque The last time we checked in on Bombardier…

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2016 KTM 690 Duke – FIRST RIDE REVIEW

May 25, 2016July 18, 2016 Car and Bike SA

It’s amazing how far single-cylinder engine design has come. The introduction of the modern four-stroke motocross racer in the 1990s was the main driving force behind development, while the advent of the Moto3 class in Grand Prix roadracing in 2012 ushered in even more advancements. KTM was one of the first to take on the challenge of creating a modern four-stroke single streetbike, the Austrian dirtbike manufacturer introducing the Duke 620 way back in 1994. Twenty-two years and four different design iterations later comes the 2016 KTM 690 Duke. The…

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Project 156-based production engine will power forthcoming new Victory

November 20, 2015 Car and Bike SA

VICTORY has today revealed that a production version of the engine used in the Roland Sands Project 156 Pikes Peak race bike will power a forthcoming new model. The liquid-cooled four-valve 60-degree V-twin engine will be used in Victory’s new 1200cc production model, which looks set to be announced soon. Victory hasn’t revealed any technical details, but has said that it’s been ‘designed to deliver the strongest power and performance in its class.’ A pre-production version of the new engine was used in the Victory Ignition Concept, built by Swiss…

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BMW’s electric S1000RR revealed

November 13, 2015February 6, 2020 Car and Bike SA

HERE’S BMW’s just-unveiled electric superbike using the chassis of an S1000RR. Called the eRR, it’s been created to unite the high-speed performance of the S1000RR with the apparently even better 0-30mph acceleration of BMW’s electric scooter, the C evolution. BMW Motorrad head Stephan Schaller said the S1000RR was ‘setting standards’ in sport for acceleration, top speed and handling, adding: ‘However, if acceleration on the first metres, up to 50 [or] 60kph, is the point, the RR’s 199hp have to admit defeat by another BMW product: the C evolution with its electric drive.…

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KTM 1050 Adventure Bikes

November 13, 2015February 6, 2020 Car and Bike SA

KTM unveiled the 1050 Adventure at the 2014 EICMA motorcycle show in Milan, Italy. The 1050 Adventure will be the first litre-class offering from KTM in the SA two-wheeler market. Powering the bike is a 1,050cc V-twin motor churning out 96PS of peak power. The 1050 Adventure is a modern KTM ADV bike, well equipped with Ride Mode Technology, ABS, and traction control. The ABS can be shut off, as well as the traction control, and the level of electronic intervention is dependent on the chosen ride mode. Though the…

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Aprilia RSV4 Bikes

November 13, 2015February 6, 2020 Car and Bike SA

Overview The new Aprilia RSV4 is the facelift to the 2014 machine and has been given cosmetic and mechanical updates to compete with the new generation of litre-class superbikes that were unveiled at the 2014 EICMA motorcycle show. In terms of design the 2015 Aprilia RSV4 RR looks similar to its predecessor but the Italian manufacturer claims that the front portion of the bike has been redesigned from the ground up. The front fairing has been aerodynamically honed to offer better wind protection whereas LED lights make their appearance felt…

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How to warm motorcycle up in hot weather

August 18, 2015November 3, 2015 Car and Bike SA

Motorcycle start failure usually occurs in cold winter; however, this failure also occurs in the hot summer. To solve this problem, we are now doing a brief analysis on all kinds of technology of motorcycle engine warming and relevant matters. In the hot summer, the temperature is generally more than 30 . Due to the change of temperature, the heat dissipation performance of engine become worse, especially in the high-traffic areas of cities and towns, where motorcycle is often in a situation of starting and stopping. Working condition of motorcycle…

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What to Look for When Choosing a Vespa LX 150ie

October 13, 2014November 3, 2015 Car and Bike SA

It used to be widely known that the Vespa motor that is widely used by parents. But over time, the Italian motorcycle is now also used by many young people for daily activities and hanging out. Modern classic design easily modified to suit the character of the owner and still stylish. Before the Vespa LX 150ie proposed in the second condition, note well the first few parts. “Check the electrical system, make sure the electric starter works normally,” said Iman, Chief Mechanical Piaggio Kalimalang. If the starter is not normal,…

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Royal Enfield Continental GT by Alan George

October 13, 2014August 25, 2018 Car and Bike SA

The Royal Enfield India has many bikes in the higher capacity touring and sports bike segments. Their Continental GT is a ‘Caf© Racer’ type bike. The Caf© racer, introduced long back in 1960 by the Royal Enfield, has returned in 2013 with the launching of the Royal Enfield Continental. This bike with power is better than other Enfield models like the Classic and the Bullet as far as off-roading features are concerned. This bike is popular equally among the urban and rural rich who like some adventure. This 535 cc…

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2012 Suzuki RM-Z250 First Ride

August 18, 2011August 18, 2011 Car and Bike SA

Suzuki has decided to take a break in the constant evolution of its motocrossers, opting to issue the newest RM-Z250 basically unchanged for the 2012 model year. While this may seem like a mistake to not even refine the current setup, remember its 2011 machine was one of our favorites in our 250cc Motocross Shootout last year. To our surprise Suzuki decided to have a press introduction for this year’s bike, so we headed out to Pala Raceway for a day of turning laps with some bold new graphics. The details…

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Ducati Diavel recall………..

July 10, 2011July 13, 2011 Car and Bike SA

The Italian-made Ducati Diavel has been recalled after several issues concerning the number plate holder coming loose have been reported Ducati has issued a recall for its Diavel power cruiser in Australia, recalling all 161 motorcycles sold. The recall concerns the number plate holder which has the potential of detaching and leading the rider to break road rules with impunity. The official line is that “There is a possibility that the number plate holder could detach and cause an accident risk to other road users.” The recall notice continues: “In…

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