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Drive Test – Suzuki GSX-R 1000
July 20th, 2010 
Steve 
Scaling K9 . The GSXR-R range has been around for several years and in 2001 Suzuki increased the capacity in line with World Superbike Rule changes. Yes the 750 remains on the price list to this day but the range topper was upped to a full litre. The Gixxer beat the competition in group tests [...]
Triumph Updates the Sprint
May 21st, 2010 Steve Triumph has eventually updated the aging Sprint ST with the all-new Sprint GT. Triumph has placed the emphasis more on the touring than sport style of riding. The new bike will have ABS and panniers as standard and is designed to be more comfortable for long 2-up rides. Those outside the Triumph fold will be [...]
The World Superbike circus comes to town
May 19th, 2010 Steve Kyalami once again played host to World Superbikes but unfortunately this is the last time we are likely to see the series in South Africa. Political wrangling has seen the Gauteng government change and the new incumbents immediately cancelled the five-year contract. Cynics believe that this smacks of racism as motorcycle racing is not seen [...]
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Tags: Kyalami, Sheridan Moais, World Superbilke, WSBK 
No Comments »Hyundai ix 35 Launch
May 11th, 2010 Steve Hyundai launched the all-new ix35 to the media at the Legends Golf & Safari Resort. That’s the resort that boasts the longest par 3 in the world called the 19th hole as it’s played in isolation rather than part of a round. The ix35 is the replacement for the very successful Tucson. It looks as [...]
Steve’s Motorcycle Racing Blog
March 29th, 2010 Steve What has happened to Suzuki? It’s not even as if they’ve got a new bike this year. Maybe it is just the Haslam factor. Sure Guintoli showed a flash of brilliance in Australia but he hardly covered himself in glory at Portimao. Still, it’s too early in the season to judge him; he may just [...]
Posted in Motorsport Blogs Tags: Aprilia, Ducati, Fabrizio, Haslam, Sheridan Morias, Tardozzi 1 Comment »Michelin Power Pure
March 16th, 2010 Steve Five years after taking the market by storm when it introduced a duel compound tyre, Michelin has just launched a brand new tyre, the Pilot Pure. This new tyre refines the concept of duel compound rubber and offers us two wheel fiends the best that modern technology can provide. There has always been a problem [...]
Bonafede graduates to Bridgestone Production Car Championship
February 11th, 2010 Steve Gennaro Bonafede has graduated to Bridgestone Production Car championship having raced in Engen Volkwagen cup last year. This youung 19 year old will be the the bay of the field.
Sym Scooters are back in South Africa
February 11th, 2010 Steve Sym has been building scooters for ages so it’s not a Johnny come lately company. Being part of San Yang industries it’s a company that has considerable standing in the motor industry. As you might imagine, the factory in Taiwan turns out a pretty decent scooter and now you can buy one here in South [...]
Drive Test – Volvo S80 2.5T
February 4th, 2010 Steve A Car for life Alternately, read the full test in Drive Magazine. Volvo seem to have a problem with resale value in this country and I’ve never really been sure why. In Europe the Swedish limousines are considered to be right up there with German premium brands. Volvos are also built like the proverbial brick [...]
Steve's Motorcycle Racing Blog
January 15th, 2010 Steve With the New World Supebike season kicking off at the end of February I think we are in for a feast of 2-wheel racing. We have several new riders and the team structures have changed. And then of course we have lost the talent of Ben Spies to Moto GP. The biggest change for me [...]
