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Harley Burn 2025: A Journey

Through the Heart of the Karoo

From April 25 to 28, 2025, the small town of Ladismith on South Africa's iconic Route
62 became the epicenter of motorcycle culture as it hosted the highly anticipated
Harley Burn 2025. This event, organized by Karoo 62 and supported by West Coast
Motorcycles Cape Town and HHSA, attracted Harley-Davidson enthusiasts from across
the country. Among the attendees was Ian, the editor of LHR Motorcycle Magazine,
who was invited to experience the rally firsthand.

The Invitation Route 62 so special is the where motorcycles and the
variety of landscapes it offers. wilderness exist in perfect
Ian's journey to Ladismith
began with an invitation from As the riders made their way harmony.
West Coast Motorcycles Cape into the heart of the Klein The group stopped periodically
T o w n , a r e n o w n e d Karoo, they were treated to to stretch their legs, chat with
establishment known for its wide, sweeping views of vast fellow riders, and take in the
Harley-Davidson rentals, plains dotted with rocky stunning views. These pit stops
guided tours, and chauffeured outcrops, rugged mountains, weren't just about refueling the
rides. Founded by Deon Smit, and the occasional vineyard. motorcycles; they were an
a passionate biker and Harley This region of the Western opportunity to bond, share
enthusiast, West Coast Cape is famed for its diverse stories, and appreciate the
Motorcycles aims to share the scenery, with everything from simplicity of the journey.
thrill of the open road with arid desert landscapes to lush
fellow motorcycle enthusiasts. green valleys.
Their mission is to provide For Ian, the beauty of the
authentic experiences and journey was not just in the
unforgettable road trips, destination but in the ride itself.
showcasing the beauty of He had always appreciated the
South Africa from a unique thrill of riding, but this trip was
perspective. different. The sheer scale of the
landscapes, the sense of
The Scenic Beauty of Route Lunch Stop: The Dung
62 solitude, and the fresh, clean B e e t l e R e s t a u r a n t i n
air made this ride feel like a Barrydale
One of the things that makes return to nature – a place
No motorcycle journey along

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