This year’s boat show is taking an interesting twist with Linex Yamaha Randburg, Linex Yamaha Lynnwood and World of Yamaha Sandton joining forces to bring you the biggest boat show in Joburg. 

Taking place on the 2nd to 4th of September 2022 at the World of Yamaha in Johannesburg, the organisers boast that more than 60 boats will be on display, ranging from new and used offshore boats, to imported boats and more with trusted personnel and experts in the leisure industry to provide you with all the information you need. With a day fit for the entire family, children's entertainment will range from various activities including jumping castles, face painters and games for all ages. Guaranteed to be a weekend decked out with numerous sporting activities, MotoGP and Rugby enthusiasts can catch all the sports action broadcast inside World of Yamaha’s state-of-the-art Theatre. Making sure, you never miss a catch in a sea full of fish, renowned angler Mark de la Hey will be on the line-up dishing out all the privileged fishing tips you will ever need. 

Entrance is free with spot prizes on all days. Grab your beer jug, family, and friends because you do not want to miss Joburg’s biggest boat show.

When Stuart Baker (Chief head of Suzuki motorcycling), called and asked me if I’d like a brand new, zero kilometer, GSX-S1000 for a week or so, I obviously said, “yes please”.

However my excitement soon turned a little sour, because he collected myself early the next morning and threw me into the Suzuki workshop at 9am, where I was told to build the fookin’ thing. It was a fun experience with a shocking lack of coffee though, which I was promised on our way to work in Stuart’s car- lying bast’…Anyway, after water-from-the tap and a couple of hours with tools the ‘birth’ of a new bike was complete. With a little help from the Suzuki crew it was ready to ride, and I was told to go out and run the bike in for a few hundred kilometers. It was a relatively easy task as the bike is virtually complete besides fitting the ‘bars, connecting the battery, adding fuel and fitting the genuine and tiny, but highly effective, wind deflector situated on top of the triple headlight stack. This addition is a genuine Suzuki accessory and a ‘must have’ part if you own one, or decide to buy the GSX-S1000.Things to make sure your local dealer has done during the PDI (pre-delivery-inspection), is to clean the brake discs with a brake cleaner to remove the protective coating, adjusts both levers to your style of riding, inflate the tyres to the correct pressure and add fuel, and that’s about it.During the first few hundred meters you should constantly apply both brakes to get the pads hot/warm, it’ll pay dividends as you add the kilometers for a stronger ‘bite’ on the new discs. Then that’s about it, just go out and enjoy your new bike, and be careful of the new tyres. You can stick to the recommended running in procedure, but I tend to ride the bike as normal without stressing the engine too much for at least 500km.

This was also the first time I saw the GSX-S1000 in this new gray option, with a hint of metallic glitter that sparkles in the sun. Without doubt the best colour option for this bike’s style.

The last time I rode this bike was on the launch and I came away with a so, so attitude. However after having the bike in my life for a few weeks I thought it was superb, the perfect bike for exciting town rides, and even a track day if you desire. With 138hp at the wheel, on our dyno, it has more than enough power for any type of rider, and exemplary reliability of course. The quick-shifter is also one of the best in the business, as is the gearbox. And that little screen is surprisingly effective for such a small thing, which makes high speed cruising less of a strain on your neck muscles. After my few weeks were over the GSX-S1000 returned to the workshop where we built it, and I did miss having it around because it’s such an easy bike to live with on a daily basis. While I was there I saw the new and updated Katana, which looks stunning, and I can’t wait to get my hands on that with its new colours. I won’t say what colour it is yet, it’s a surprise, and thankfully it was already built. 

Go to www.suzukimotorcycle.co.za for technical information on the GSX-S1000.

The iconic range of Indian motorcycles is now firmly established, once again, in South Africa. Now taken over by Yamaha SA, which will certainly benefit all concerned within the Indian range.  

New models are arriving weekly to expand the range, including the superb FTR1200 (Flat Track Racing) version. Obviously their cruisers and touring bikes will also appear on their new shop floor.Inside their new shop, part of World of Yamaha premises, you’ll find tasty bikes and their very cool range of USA Indian clothing. Becoming the importers of Indian motorcycles means previous owners will also be able to attain spares/parts, and there’s a new workshop under construction for servicing, repairs and the like. They also have a few demo models available, if you’d like to try the Indian experience.So go and visit the friendly staff based at World of Yamaha for all your Indian motorcycle needs. Also check out their new site www.indianmotorcycle.co.za to view the model range on offer, or call (011 259 7649) for more information.