THE DRIP

DUCATI’S DESERTX RALLY: WHERE IT SHINES
  On paper, Ducati’s DesertX Rally model is significantly different from the ‘standard’ DesertX it’s based on. But does its longer suspension travel mean a loss in road-going prowess? How significant is the Rally model’s performance advantage when you take...
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Tested: Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
On paper, it’s clear that Royal Enfield’s all-new water-cooled Himalayan 450 takes an evolutionary leap over its predecessor, the Himalayan 411. But how do those sweeping upgrades – to the 450’s engine, chassis, suspension, bodywork, electronics and a host of...
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TESTED: 2024 HUSQVARNA TE300 vs FE350
Let’s assume you’ve made you choice about what brand of motorcycle you want to buy. But how do you then choose between the two-stroke and four-stroke models it offers? Which machine is inherently better suited to you, and why? What...
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TESTED: 2024 BETA RR300 RACING
On paper, you know exactly what you’re getting with Beta’s up-specced, RR ‘Racing’ models. Compared with their standard (RR-model) counterparts, Beta’s distinctive red, white and blue Racing machines now come with a top-shelf Kayaba fork and shock, a more rigid...
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REVIEW: GAERNE SG22 BOOTS
    A year back, we brought you a comprehensive review on Gaerne’s then top-of-the-line SG12 boot, and it’s fair to say we were pretty damn positive about the things. But not everyone felt the same way about these high-end, Italian-made...
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