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The unmistakable growl of with a Dyno Competition The 2025 Hayabusa Summit at
Suzuki Hayabusas echoed drawing crowds eager to see Gariep Dam will be remembered
across the Gariep Dam from just how much power each as a weekend where South
8–10 August 2025, as riders machine could push. Two Africa’s riders came together not
from every corner of South enormous curry pots simmered only to celebrate their machines
Africa converged for the annual away, filling the air with rich but also to strengthen the bonds
Hayabusa Summit. From Cape spices, before being served up of brotherhood, community, and
Town and the Northern Cape to in true Durban style as hearty pure biking passion.
Johannesburg and Durban, bunny chows for everyone to
enthusiasts rode in to celebrate enjoy. Riders tucked in with A Big Thank You to Our
a weekend of speed, style, and smiles, proving that good food Sponsors and Riders
solidarity. and good company are just as The success of the 2025
important as horsepower. Hayabusa Summit at Gariep
Friday Night Arrival – A Jol to Dam would not have been
Remember Celebrating Legends possible without the generous
As bikes lined up along the dam, As the sun dipped, the prize- support of our sponsors, whose
the excitement was palpable. giving ceremony brought the contributions helped make this
Friday night set the tone with a community together once more. weekend of speed, fun, and
true South African welcome: Awards were handed out, but community truly unforgettable.
fires blazing, braai’s sizzling, the highlight of the evening was Your commitment to the riding
and an open bar keeping spirits the announcement of the community and belief in the
high. DJ Codax kept the beats “Hayabusa Legend”. Hayabusa spirit ensured that
pumping late into the night, This year, the honor went to every detail — from the mass
ensuring that everyone settled Gregory Bernard Gordon, a rides and dyno competitions to
in with a proper jol. Riders rider who has owned and ridden the fires, braai’s, and Durban
caught up with old friends, his Hayabusa since 2000. For bunny chows — ran smoothly.
swapped road stories, and 25 years he has stayed true to
welcomed newcomers to the the bike, embodying the spirit of We would also like to extend our
brotherhood of the ’Busa. loyalty, passion, and resilience heartfelt thanks to everyone
that defines the Hayabusa who attended. Riders from the
Saturday – Riding for a Cause culture. His recognition was met Western Cape, Northern Cape,
Saturday morning saw one of with cheers, applause, and the Johannesburg, Durban, and
the most iconic sights of the kind of respect only bikers can b e y o n d b r o u g h t e n e r g y,
weekend: a mass ride around truly understand. camaraderie, and passion that
the dam. Dozens of Hayabusas filled the Gariep Dam with life.
thundered down the open roads, Saturday Night into Sunday
shimmering in the winter sun as Farewell Your presence, participation,
they snaked around the scenic With the formalities complete, and goodwill — especially
water. A group photoshoot the party kicked back into gear. during the charitable feeding of
captured the spirit of unity, The Boma lit up again with underprivileged kids — made
before the riders wrapped up music, laughter, and more than this event more than a rally; it
their run with something that set a few tales of epic rides. As the became a celebration of
this summit apart – giving back. night carried on, it was clear that brotherhood and community.To
The community came together the Hayabusa Summit was all the Hayabusa owners,
to feed underprivileged kids in more than an event – it was a supporters, volunteers, and
the area, reminding everyone family reunion. By Sunday fans: thank you for making the
that the brotherhood extends morning, riders packed up and 2025 Summit a weekend to
beyond bikes. headed back to their provinces, remember.
leaving behind memories of We look forward to seeing you
All-Day Action at the Boma roaring engines, shared meals, again next year, ready to ride,
By midday, the party shifted to and the reminder that the laugh, and celebrate the
the Boma area where the day’s Hayabusa is more than just a power and spirit of the
festivities unfolded. Games and machine – it’s a lifestyle. Hayabusa.
challenges kept the energy high,
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LHR Biker Magazine October 2025
