Oh yes, we’re only in July and already the new 2022 range of KTM’s off-road motorcycles are now here, and ready for you to purchase.
RAD Moto has the full range available, including the SX motocross range and of course the desirable EXC ‘enduro’ range. So, if you want to be one of the first to own any of these new 2022 models, then get in touch with their helpful staff right now – contact details are listed below.
Go to www.radmoto.co.za for enquiries and to view the new range, or call (011 324 5007) for more information.
Also, if you live around the Western Cape get in touch with www.ktmpaarl.co.za who’ll also be pleased to assist.
Sometimes we at Billysbikes get invited to something a little ‘different’, rather than the usual launch outings. This was certainly the case when I was requested to attend this rather interesting tour of the Karoo, an area that I’m not really familiar with. So, with a resounding yes I found myself on a plane to Cape Town and then on to their planned entertaining adventure, Suzuki style.
Once the cream was cleaned from the surroundings of my mouth I decided to relax in the Ignis GLX, my first time with the chunky SUV. Quite a surprise it was too as the feisty 1.2-litre engine soon propelled passenger and myself to an indicated 160kph, so cruising at legal speeds is effortless. Then we turned onto the off-road section towards a remote place called Bosch Luys Kloof (
You just can’t get more remote than this place and the road to it was an adventure on its own. High valley roads carved into the hills made for eyebrow raising fun in the Ignis. No matter where the Ignis was pointed it went. Rocky river beds were rolled across in a fashion that small cars like this shouldn’t, but it did. I think this small car shocked me more than my terrible driving, so the unfortunate passenger said.
Anyway and meanwhile on two-wheels the DL 1050 XT also devoured the washed out roads with zero complaints. I recently had fun with KTM on their new Adventure bikes and some sections were more technical here in the Karoo on the V-Strom, which romped through anything thrown at it, so there. It also sits on road tyres, so that answers that question about the DL 1050 not being a ‘proper off-road’ adventure bike and then some. 
The next day we climbed back out of the canyon on our way Calitzdorp. Again the DL 1050 and mighty Ignis impressively swept the terrain aside. Later we came to a stop, for lunch, at Kobus de Gat restaurant before climbing the mountains, which I think in English, was the Black Mountain pass. Quite possibly the most dramatic scenery in SA was rolled out around every corner as we again reveled in both forms of Suzuki transport. Either the car or bike was a perfect companion for all the right reasons. In fact you just have to travel around this area if you haven’t already, it’s that impressive folks, no matter what you drive/ride.
That night we slept in the ‘vintage’ style Klaarstroom Hotel off the N12. We were then taken to Forgotten Metals Workshop where various impressive restored vehicles were ours to view, and a treat of local dancers delivered their skills in true Karoo SA fashion.
The next morning I rode the DL 1050 to the final destination, the airport at George. The soothing big V-twin easing away the kilometers were a prefect way to finish off the pleasurable adventure we’d been through. The three days had flown by and apparently we’d covered over 500km in the process. Making new friends and enjoying Suzuki’s duo of machinery will always be a fond memory, especially considering the price they are to buy.
The Ignis GLX car is a real tough little bugger and the V-Strom DL 1050 XT is equally worthy of a gold medal. Just one more thing before I go. I recently heard of a guy who bought a new BMW 1250 GS Adventure with full panniers and an Akrapovic exhaust. It cost him around the same price as the Ignis and DL 1050 combined – how’s that for value for money when you can have both Suzuki’s instead, just another thought?
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Adding to their comprehensive list of sponsorships and support for local off road, motocross and enduro events Tork Craft adds yet another popular blue-chip series to their portfolio
Enduro World’s Mountain Madalas gives the “Mature” riders an opportunity to re-live their favorite memories, and to have some good clean fun with their families and friends. The routes are usually about approximately 35 km’s per lap, nothing extreme or too challenging, just a fun and enjoyable ride in the most beautiful venues, Clarens, Drakensburg, 4 Rivers Berg & Van Reenen’s Pass, with lots of friends and no pressure. The routes are amazing they are carefully planned to include great riding with just enough mildly technical stuff to give you a bit of a challenge. Enduro World also have riding options for juniors and new riders.
