Page 26 - LHR Motorcycle Magazine May 2024

Choosing the perfect motorcycle is a deeply personal decision, influenced by factors ranging from riding style
and experience level to budget and aesthetic preferences. As the calendar turns to 2024, motorcycle
enthusiasts are presented with an array of exciting options, each promising a unique blend of performance,
technology, and style. This comprehensive buyer's guide aims to assist riders in navigating the diverse
landscape of two-wheeled machines, highlighting key considerations and showcasing standout models
across various categories.

Sportbikes

For riders seeking adrenaline-pumping
performance and razor-sharp handling,
sportbikes remain the ultimate choice. In 2024,
manufacturers continue to push the boundaries
of innovation, delivering machines that blur the
line between road and track.

Yamaha YZF-R1M:
The YZF-R1M features beautifully integrated
bodywork and sleek, stylish lines which create an
unmistakably aggressive, aerodynamic profile. R1M
riders are treated to even higher levels of fit and
finish thanks to full carbon-fiber bodywork, including
a carbon windscreen fairing, side fairings, front
fender and tail section, matched to a polished
aluminum swingarm and topped with a unique
serial-numbered YZF-R1M badge on top of the
airbox cover

Boasting cutting-edge electronics, a lightweight
chassis, and aggressive styling, the YZF-R1M is a
formidable contender on both the street and the
Ducati Panigale V4 R: circuit.
The heart of the Panigale V4 R is the new 998 cc
Desmosedici Stradale R, an engine capable of Price From R479,950.00
reaching a maximum engine speed of 16,500 rpm in
sixth gear (16,000 in the other ratios) and delivering
a maximum power of 218 hp at 15,500 rpm (Euro-5
compliant*), absolute benchmark values in the
panorama of supersports bikes of the same
displacement.

With its thunderous V4 engine, race-inspired
chassis, and advanced electronics suite, the
Panigale V4 R sets the benchmark for sportbike
excellence.

Price From R824,000.00