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Ducati 1098 (2007 - 2009)
Price: £11250
Year: 2007
Reader rating: 4.5/5 from 4 reviews
In short:After the hype comes the reality. And for lucky Niall that reality is served on the silver platter that is Kyalami circuit in South Africa. And the verdict? Oh my word, are you ready for this? Pros:After the hype comes the reality
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Yamaha MT-01 (2005 - present)
Price: £9349
Year: 2005
Reader rating: 4/5 from 12 reviews
In short:It's big and bold, but is Yamaha's design-leading naked bike any good or just the product of an overactive imagination? Jon Urry travels to South Africa in search of answers Pros:It's big and bold, but is Yamaha's design-leading naked bike
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Honda CBR400RR NC29 (1990-1991)
Year: 1990
Reader rating: 4.5/5 from 1 review
Pros: Cons: Top speed: 135mph Engine capacity: 399cc Power: 56bhp Weight: 171kg Seat height: 790mm Fuel capacity: 18L Tazborn: Have owned one of these gems for a number of yrs now, Just returned from South Africa where I raced it AWESOME Strengths
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Yamaha XJR1200
Price: £7629
Year: 1995
Reader rating: 5/5 from 1 review
riding position. Decent sized fuel tank. Overall: I find this an exciting, fun bike to ride with lots of grunt and once up to speed, great adrenalin rush. Plus, there being only a few in South Africa, it is an eye catcher. Am so glad I bought mine
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Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 8V (2011 - present)
Year: 2011
Reader rating: 4.5/5 from 1 review
.Although clearly aimed at the adventure and GS market, Moto Guzzi know that Stelvio customers may be dreaming of riding across Africa but in reality will use the Stelvio on tarmac and as a tourer. The bike has been setup to offer optimum performance on the road
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BMW F800GS (2008 - present)
Price: £6630
Year: 2008
Reader rating: 4.5/5 from 4 reviews
Pros: Cons: Production date: 2008 Engine capacity: 798cc Power: 84bhp Torque: 62lb ft Weight: 185kg Seat height: 880mm Fuel capacity: 16L Full Review: AFTER ALMOST 300km of on and off road in heat and humidity only South Africa can produce, I can
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Yamaha FJR1300 (2000 - 2005)
Price: £11500
Year: 2000
Reader rating: 4/5 from 14 reviews
comfort. With lots of power and the excellent brakes ( ABS ), the FJR is a safe bike. The screen is fine, given that I am 5'10'' and, living in a warm country ( South Africa ), I enjoy a bit of a breeze. Handles well with no bad habits. sirprice: BRILLIANT
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Triumph Sprint ST 1050 (2004 - present)
Price: £8499
Year: 2004
Reader rating: 4/5 from 38 reviews
ST, all really good-looking bikes from the Hinckley stable. The Sprint even has one of those funky underseat pipes that are all the rage nowadays. Which is a blessing and a curse.It’s not often that you get the chance to ride a bike in South Africa so
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