Brad Binder and KTM break Kyalami’s lap record, the South African way possible

South Africa is an amazing country and worth a visit for the wildlife alone (but beware, hippos are faster than they look).

But for motorcycle fans, a visit to the Kyalami Grand Prix circuit and a few laps isn’t enough. It’s sacred and one of motorsport’s best kept secrets.

A beautiful sweeping track that flows with elevation, Kyalami is in my top 5 tracks in the world and should be on your bucket list. It’s certainly a circuit we haven’t talked about enough.

One reason is that it’s been a long time since Kyalami saw international motorcycle racing at its pinnacle.

Interestingly, the African track was updated in 2015, but the new layout does not technically have an established lap record. That’s where Brad Binder and Red Bull come in.

The KTM RC16 should be quick around Kyalami’s 16 turns, especially with a MotoGP rider at the helm, and all in all good marketing.

Whether or not their results count as official is up for debate, but the ‘making of’ video of this laptime attempt is worth watching on Friday afternoon.

Fun, light and visually appealing. Whoever wrote the script for this YouTube short should win a Pulitzer Prize. At least you get a raise.

Want to know more about Brad Binder x Red Bull? Brad Binder: Turns 33 documentary too.

KTM may be struggling right now and Brad Binder is not yet a household name, but the South African continues to impress with his results and is well ahead of his weight class in MotoGP. I’m here.

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