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Best Sports Tourer Bikes Black Friday Black Friday is sooo last year! it's Black November on AutoTrader! Here's a snapshot of the amazing sport tourer bikes you can find on special offer on our site for November. Best hop on these quick because they won't be around long!
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How popular is the Honda XL750 TransAlp?The Honda Transalp remains a top choice for off-road riders moving away from large-capacity adventure bikes and onto smaller, more manageable machines that can be thrown around a dirt trail with ease.
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Best Sports Tourer Bikes Black Friday
Black Friday is sooo last year! it's Black November on AutoTrader! Here's a snapshot of the amazing sport tourer bikes you can find on special offer on our site for November. Best hop on these quick because they won't be around long!
Buying a Bike
How popular is the Honda XL750 TransAlp?
The Honda Transalp remains a top choice for off-road riders moving away from large-capacity adventure bikes and onto smaller, more manageable machines that can be thrown around a dirt trail with ease.
Buying a Bike
Honda vs Suzuki vs Yamaha: top five first bikes under R100 000
If you have 100k to spend and you're shopping for a bike, you aren't going to find much on the new side of things if you are looking for a decent-sized bike, and commercial offerings are not an option. If you absolutely must have a Japanese legacy brand and you don't mind a used option, then these may just be for you.
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Top five first bikes under R120 000 in South Africa
If you are shopping for a starter bike but have no interest in entry-level commercial models, then a 400cc+ machine is the way to go. These are the best 500cc machines for under 120k that you can get right now!
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How does the CF Moto 450NK compare to the Triumph Speed 400?
The sub-500cc segment is experiencing massive growth in South Africa, and consumers are spoiled for choice when it comes to these bikes. You can have an aggressive streetfighter, a retro custom, or a full-fairing sportbike experience for around 110 thousand rand. We pit the Chinese upstart CF Moto against the legendary Triumph badge.
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Top 5 things we love about the 2027 BMW 450 RR
BMW Motorrad has raised the stakes of its entry-level offerings, going from a 310cc to a fire-breathing 450 with all the styling elements of its monstrous S1000 RR. Here are 5 things we love about the new sport machine from Munich.
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What is the difference between a Big Boy Velocity 150 and a TVS HLX 150?
The commercial motorcycle space has exploded over the last few years, as last-mile delivery services have taken hold in South Africa. Big Boy and TVS, two of the biggest players in SA, go head-to-head in the space; here's how they stack up.
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Best Scooters for City Commuting in South Africa
As fuel prices hit record highs, South African consumers are seriously considering more affordable and convenient ways to get around. The answer may just be a compact two-wheel package. Here are 11 stylish options for embattled consumers.
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Top 5 first bikes under R50 000 — budget commuters that won't let you down
Well over 60% of motorcycle sales in South Africa are currently small-displacement motorcycles. Here are five bikes that you can have for under 50k that are fun to ride and easy to use.
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Suzuki Access 125 (2026) First Ride Review
Currently, the largest slice of motorcycle sales in South Africa falls under the 350cc mark. Commercial 125 and 150cc delivery bikes make up a massive chunk, with scooters bringing up the rear. Suzuki has reasserted its presence in this segment with the launch of its new Access UZ125.
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Top 5 things we love about the Suzuki GSX250F
Small bikes don't need to be confined to commercial delivery machines. They can be stylish and sporty, and none does it better than the Suzuki Gixxer 250.