SuperBike Magazine South Africa

17/01/2026

Local is lekker!

This guy! Michael Docherty someone give him a factory ride!
Best Rally2 result in this years Dakar Rally, claiming another win and 3rd place in the general standings.
KTM South Africa BAS world KTM racing team

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17/01/2026

Worth watching the chat at lunch with his grandfather.

“One last chance.”
That is what Marc said to his grandfather when everything seemed to point to the end. His grandfather advised him to stop. But Marc, looking him straight in the eyes, replied with just two words: one more chance.
He carried on through the pain, when it felt impossible, when many had already stopped believing. And today, by winning the World Championship, he did not just lift a trophy. He fulfilled that promise.
His grandfather is no longer here to see it. But every corner, every victory, and every tear carries his name. Because some triumphs are not celebrated. They are dedicated.

17/01/2026

History.

Argentina’s Luciano Benavides clinched a dramatic victory in the 2026 Dakar Rally motorcycle category after nearly 8,000 km of racing through desert terrain. In one of the closest finishes in Dakar history, Benavides overtook Honda’s Ricky Brabec in the final stages — winning the overall title by a margin of just two seconds, the smallest ever recorded in the event. His triumph marks a historic achievement and cements his place among rally legends.

04/01/2026

Sad news for IOM rider in Dakar.

04/01/2026

Gorgeous.

BMW S 1000 RR Replica M 1000 RR

04/01/2026

Billy Bolt is the man.

Is there any stopping Billy Bolt?! A clean sweep in Germany sees the defending SuperEnduro World Champ win all 3 Prestige Finals, along with topping SuperPole, to secure the top step of the podium in style.

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04/01/2026

We are rooting for Ross.

Stage 1️⃣ - Bikes 🏍

Provisional top 3 after 215km:
1️⃣ Ross Branch ⏱2:15:22
2️⃣ Daniel Sanders ⏱+54”
3️⃣ Edgar Canet ⏱+1’11”

The riders have reached the km 215 fuel stop, with Branch leading from Sanders and Canet. The fight for the stage win is shaping up between the Hero factory rider and the two Red Bull KTM factory riders, with Ricky Brabec lying in wait at 1′36″.

Follow the race live 👉
https://www.dakar.live.worldrallyraidchampionship.com/en

04/01/2026

Best wishes for our own Bradley Cox in Dakar.

Good luck today Brad! 🇿🇦

📸 Bradley Cox #34 with today's stage details. Sherco Racing Factory

04/01/2026

Quite a line up!

Some of the favorites in the bikes category, is yours here?
Tell us who you’re supporting in the comments! 🙌

04/01/2026

Awesome to have an IOM riders in Dakar.

Tomorrow it begins. All the preparation is complete and now it’s time to ride. A short stage for the prologue which will determine start position for stage 1 on Sunday. Big shout out and thanks to the sponsors, without these I would not be here









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03/01/2026

Edgar Canet is a name to remember. We always get worried when a young man grabs the headlines so soon....its a long race!

🔥 THE STUDENT SURPASSES THE MASTER 🏁

A historic start at the Dakar. Edgar Canet wasted no time in making a statement, grabbing his first-ever stage win at just 20 years old, and doing it on his RallyGP debut. Big moment, big pressure… and he delivered.

The young KTM rider showed pure speed and control, edging out Daniel Sanders in a tight fight, while Ricky Brabec kept Honda in the mix. Luciano Benavides also placed his KTM up front, proving the strength of the orange squad.

KTM opens the Dakar sending a clear message: the experience is still there, but the new generation has arrived. 🧡🔥
This is just the beginning…

17/12/2025

What a thing to ride!

The 1999 Honda NSR500 represents the pinnacle of two-stroke Grand Prix motorcycle engineering, a machine that defined an era of raw power, precision, and dominance. Developed by Honda Racing Corporation (HRC), the NSR500 was powered by a ferocious 499cc V4 two-stroke engine capable of producing over 190 horsepower at nearly 13,000 rpm. It weighed just around 130 kilograms, giving it a stunning power-to-weight ratio that demanded absolute skill and bravery from its rider. The bike’s chassis was a masterpiece of aluminum twin-spar design, balancing rigidity with agility to handle the blistering speed and sharp transitions of 500cc GP racing.

Ridden by Australian legend Mick Doohan, the 1999 NSR500 marked the end of an incredible era of dominance. Doohan had already secured five consecutive world championships from 1994 to 1998 aboard this very model line, making him one of the most successful riders in motorcycle racing history. Although a severe injury in early 1999 forced his retirement, the NSR500’s performance in his hands had already become the stuff of legend. Doohan’s precise throttle control, combined with Honda’s seamless power delivery and advanced electronics, made the combination nearly unbeatable throughout the mid-to-late 1990s.

The NSR500’s legacy extends far beyond its championship titles. It was the ultimate expression of Honda’s two-stroke mastery before the shift to the four-stroke MotoGP era. Its screaming exhaust note, razor-sharp throttle response, and unrelenting acceleration captured the raw, visceral spirit of Grand Prix racing. Even today, the NSR500 remains one of the most revered racing motorcycles ever built—a symbol of courage, engineering brilliance, and the extraordinary partnership between man and machine that defined Mick Doohan’s legendary career.