REVIEW | The mountains are calling as we ride the Suzuki DL650

Few things are more enticing than pulling your helmet down, putting your gloves on and heading out on a cold winter's morning in search of some adventure. News24 Motoring contributor Wilhelm Lutjeharms explores a small part of the Elgin Valley outside Somerset West on Suzuki's DL650.

There are different views among motorcycle riders and owners regarding off-road riding.

There is a crowd that enjoys trail riding or enduro on the tracks. On the vastly other side of the spectrum, the tourers would easily opt for a KTM 1290 Super Adventure or a BMW R 1250 GS.