Route planning is a form of art, it really is. As a KTM South Africa tour experts also spend a whole day preparing the path for a day’s travel as a touring service. The distinction between winding up, riding countless hours down a tedious and repetitive road or selecting a path that is full of scenic splendor around each corner, filled with sublime riding conditions and the best laid asphalt, is choosing the right route. Instead of continuously watching out for cars, little kids, crap on the road, or potholes large enough to engulf you and your bike, a great path is one you don’t have to care about, other than simply biking and viewing the local scenery.

Lots to consider

There are several variables used to design a decent path, such as the time it takes to travel the route while taking into account any eventualities that you face along the way. The timescales will all be drastically altered by traffic, construction work, visitors, cycle races and road closures. A 6-hour route will become a 9-hour route easily! Another main importance is mileage. It’s all very well preparing a 250 mile day and then finding that much of it is spent stuck in some horrible traffic trap of God or on a highway without features.

Technology for route planning is obviously the answer here. A successful software that will mitigate annoyance. Furthermore, and more critically, all of the routes we have placed together have been changed every time we have ridden them, changing and enhancing them continuously. Our roads are rigorously scrutinized and constantly updated to provide our guests with the finest possible experience, ensuring the countless hours of work on a machine and endless miles we expend on routes, pay off in the long run. No two tours are the same with our KTM Cape Town.

Take a KTM adventure South Africa

The best place for exciting trips and sports in a natural setting is South Africa. In this corner of the world, a motorcycle holiday can be very customized to your wants and wishes. The assistance of a local guide is important if you plan on a ‘asphalt journey’ beginning from Namibia towards the parks or from Cape Town to follow the coastline. Much of the roads are in excellent shape… but do not be misled by the shortage of traffic that allows the throttle to open: the local community crosses the road without looking and small buses pause constantly with crazy drivers to let passengers go on and off.

Visibility decreases a lot after sundown, particularly in rural areas, to which adding pitch dark nights and the likelihood of encountering animals on your way. So do not go fast and do not let yourselves get too distracted by the natural beauties that reveal themselves behind every curve.

If you are interested in a ‘raid’ type ride, be mindful that sandy regions that can hit a depth of 15/20 cm are very popular on off-roads. You ought to be really cautious if you are not an expert. To keep the front axle from digging into the sand, travel with the weight on the back of the saddle and do not slow down (with consequent fall). You won’t have any issues in most situations if you keep to 50kmh. If you are looking for an off-road ride, the recommendation is to focus on a local motorcycle guide who knows the region well and can fix any potential problems.

Our team of consultants is looking forward to assisting you. Follow us on Facebook and give us a call. We would love to give you an affordable quote today. We are here to serve you. You can trust us to deliver on our promises. Our experts are waiting.