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Latest motorcycle news, road tests, buying guides, and industry updates from across South Africa.

Demanding a New Bike at Used Bike Prices

South Africa’s used motorcycle market is pricing ordinary buyers and sellers out. Why are perfectly good bikes rejected for age and mileage, while buyers demand new bike condition at bargain prices? Is affordable motorcycle ownership becoming a thing of the past?

Oct 28, 2026 · 13 min read

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Motorcycle Clubs in South Africa: Find Your Riding Group

Looking for people who love riding as much as you do? From weekend breakfast runs and adventure rides to track days, charity events and local motorcycle clubs, discover where to find your riding family in South Africa. Your next ride could start here!

Oct 27, 2026 · 13 min read

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Motorcycle Tyres Explained: Speed Ratings, Load Ratings & Sizes

It’s a long read, but it will make your life on your bike so much better. Stop asking “what’s the best tyre?” That’s the wrong question. It’s about the correct tyre for your bike, your load and how you actually ride. Heat kills tyres. Load and speed ratings aren’t suggestions. Here’s the no-BS guide that could save your skin (and your claim).

Oct 22, 2026 · 14 min read

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BMW F 450 R Coming to South Africa in 2027 – 48 hp Entry Level Naked Bike

BMW F 450 R confirmed for South Africa in Q2 2027, 48 hp, just 175 kg and over 350 km range. The fun Entry Level naked bike local BMW riders have been waiting for. Full specs and variants.

Oct 02, 2026 · 3 min read

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Sub 500cc Road Motorcycles in SA: What Importers Think Buyers Want vs. What Buyers Are Actually Googling.

Commuters and delivery riders ask about cost, fuel, parts, licences and theft. Importers pitch price and warranty. Where the two don’t match, in South Africa’s road going sub 500cc market.

Sep 29, 2026 · 7 min read

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BSA Is Back From the Dead…

BSA once outsold every bike brand on Earth, then went bust. Now a tractor company owns it, and it's building bikes again. We dig into the comeback, and ask if it's actually worth your money.

Sep 18, 2026 · 7 min read

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Brough Superior and Aston Martin first street legal motorcycle, the AMB 002

Aston Martin has finally built a road legal motorcycle, but the interesting bit isn't the badge. The AMB 002 is a 130 hp, 190 kg collaboration with Brough Superior, combining carbon, titanium and nearly a century of motorcycle history.

Sep 11, 2026 · 10 min read

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Ducati Johannesburg Is Back. And This Time It’s Proper

A new Ducati home in Johannesburg. Personal messages from Marc Márquez, Gigi Dall’Igna and Ducati’s racing elite. One 888 that started it all for Marco Casciani. This isn’t just another dealership opening, it’s a proper homecoming for Ducatisti.

Aug 25, 2026 · 3 min read

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Corse Customs Sandton: Where Nothing Leaves Standard

Think you’ve seen every motorcycle workshop in Johannesburg? Think again. I found Corse Customs tucked away in a Sandton parking complex, and inside is everything from award-winning Ducati builds to wild custom QJMotors and a BMW S1000RR that’s had a serious makeover.

Aug 14, 2026 · 9 min read

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Aug 03, 2026 · 2 min read

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MotoAmerica Mid-Ohio 2026: Binder Wins Twice, Scholtz Takes Superbike Victory

South Africa’s MotoAmerica contingent had one hell of a weekend at Mid Ohio. Darryn Binder swept Supersport, Mathew Scholtz won Superbike Race Two, and Cameron Petersen survived the chaos. But is “Saffa domination” really the story?

Aug 03, 2026 · 6 min read

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Is the Honda NX500 Worth R132,000? A Tall Rider’s Brutal Honest Verdict After Thousands of Kilometres

A 2metre, 115 kg rider on an entry level 500cc adventure bike… most people would call it a mismatch. After thousands of real South African kilometres, the truth is far more interesting than the size difference.

Jul 28, 2026 · 15 min read