bikes

5 collectable bikes under R95 000 on Gumtree

Recently, we featured the "5 most expensive cars currently in Gumtree". Not only did it make for interesting reading, but it got the bikers among us thinking. What about looking at the opposite end of the scale, to see which collectable motorcycles one can pick up for less than R100 000? Here's what ...

MV Agusta F3 track test [video]

We recently had access to possibly one of the most desirable Italian mid-range superbikes out there; MV Agusta's F3. This bike is powered by a three-cylinder, 675 cm3 engine that develops 94 kW at 14 400 r/min and 71 N.m at 10 900 r/min. We handed the key to Robert Cragg, an ex-Western Province Provincial ...

BMW Motorrad: 90 years in 90 seconds [video]

BMW's motorcycle division, Motorrad, is celebrating its 90th birthday this year. The company has released this video to commemorate the occasion. This 90-second clip shows some archive footage from BMW’s very first motorcycle up to the company’s latest GS and S 1000 RR models. Pay attention to the ...

CAR tests Suzuki GSX-R750L1

Straight-line performance testing of a superbike can be tricky, especially the first two or so seconds. With the Aprilia Tuono V4 A-PRC we tested recently, it was easier, as there are different electronic settings that keep the front wheel on the ground, and assist the rider to get as much of the available ...