Bike News and Advice
Featured ArticleAMID Bike Expo (2026) Sizzling SuccessThe 2026 edition of the AMID Bike Expo took place this past weekend with soaring temperatures that matched the heat from exhibitors. AutoTrader was on site to experience the sights and sounds and check out the new models headed for our shores.Motorcycle News02 Feb 2026| Lawrence Minnie
Top 5 things you have to know about the Harley Davidson Breakout
If the roar of American thunder screams through your veins, then you won't settle for anything other than a Harley-Davidson. These are the 5 things you need to know about the 2026 Breakout chopper.
Motorcycle News25 Mar 2026|Lawrence Minnie
What is the difference between a Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and a CF Moto 450 MT?
Small displacement adventure bikes have become the go-to segment for many adventure riders who are forgoing the big, heavyweight machines that make technical riding difficult. These small bikes are plentiful, and deciding which bike can be a task.
Motorcycle News23 Mar 2026|Lawrence Minnie
Top 5 things we love about the Ducati Streetfighter V4S
The Ducati Streetfighter is a stripped-back version of the highly strung Panigale, and it's everything dreams are made of for bike fans.
Buying a Bike19 Mar 2026|Lawrence Minnie
How does the Kawasaki Ninja ZX10 R compare to the BMW S1000 RR?
Deciding which missile to ride can be difficult, especially when these technologically equipped rockets are so similar and have years of development under their proverbial belts.
Buying a Bike17 Mar 2026|Lawrence Minnie
What are the top 10 most economical new bikes?
It goes without saying that the most economical motorcycle you can get will be the one with the smaller, more fuel-efficient engine. This is a list of teh most economical bikes available in SA today.
Motorcycle News11 Mar 2026|Lawrence Minnie
How does the QJ Motors SRT 900 SX compare to the Husqvarna Norden 901?
QJ Motors is the new brand in town, upsetting the order of things and taking the fight to established brands. We compare the new SRT model against the well-known Husqvarna.
Buying a Bike09 Mar 2026|Lawrence Minnie
Solving the mystery of the delivery bike phenomenon
Menace or essential service? The explosion of the delivery bike industry is driving massive motorcycle sales in the market, but also creating its own set of problems. How does this industry work? We get to the bottom of the delivery biker industry.
Motorcycle News06 Mar 2026|Lawrence Minnie
What is the difference between a Honda Ace 150 and a TVS Trak 150?
The delivery bike industry has exploded in popularity over the last few years, and fleet owners are scrambling to find quality bikes that can outlast the rigours of quick deliveries.
Buying a Bike04 Mar 2026|Lawrence Minnie
Top 5 motorcycle neck braces under R5 000: Reviews and where to buy in South Africa
Most riders don't give much thought to neck bracing as a form of protection while out riding, but you can save your spine for under R5000.
Bike Ownership04 Mar 2026|Lawrence Minnie
TVS Motorcycles launches in SA (2026) First Ride Review
For those with a little more grey hair than others, you may remember those intrepid fellows on small-capacity Japanese bikes with a big fibreglass box on the back that would run to and fro, delivering medications from the local pharmacy or a busy postal worker dropping mail. That force has exploded in recent years, post-COVID, as folks have come to enjoy the ease of home delivery. TVS is stepping in to supply new bikes for this new army of riders.
Motorcycle News27 Feb 2026|Lawrence Minnie
What is the difference between a QJ Motor SRK450 RR and a CF Moto 450 SR-S?
Chinese brands are beginning the inevitable domination of our local motorcycle market, offering high levels of equipment and engineering at rock bottom prices, but how do they compare to one another?
Motorcycle News26 Feb 2026|Lawrence Minnie
How does the Honda Transalp compare to the KTM 790 Adventure?
South African riders are shifting to middleweight adventure bikes because they strike the perfect balance between the technical demands of the African landscape and the economic realities of 2026. We compare two of the most popular models competing for buyers' rands.
Buying a Bike24 Feb 2026|Lawrence Minnie