Useful advice for buying a Bike
Featured Article10 Things to know before you start ridingThe act of riding a motorcycle is like no other, the rush of adrenaline, the sound, and the fury of twisting the throttle, there are however a few things you need to wrap your head around before you can truly enjoy that freedom.Buying a Bike12 Aug 2025| 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
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
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
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
How does the CF Moto 675R-R compare to the QJ Motor SRK 600 RS?
The Chinese motorcycle industry has been relatively unknown outside the Far East, but as these manufacturers have begun expanding beyond the Asian market, the world has become acutely aware of how these brands have advanced in quality and mechanics. Two brands that have stood out from the crowd are CF Moto and QJ Motor, which have recently launched in South Africa.
Buying a Bike18 Feb 2026|Lawrence Minnie
How does the Honda CB1000 Hornet compare to the Suzuki GSX S1000?
Super naked bikes are a massive part of motorcycle culture in South Africa and make up a large portion of sales across the board. If you have your heart set on something Japanese but can't decide whether you're team red or team yellow, this may help sway you!
Buying a Bike11 Feb 2026|Lawrence Minnie
The most reliable adventure bikes for african overlanding.
Reliable African overlanding requires bikes with simple mechanics and readily available parts. These are the bikes we would take across our rugged and beautiful land.
Buying a Bike06 Feb 2026|Lawrence Minnie
Why these 14 motorcycles cost a fortune in South Africa
Motorcycles can be more than just two-wheeled transport. They can be rolling pieces of technology or even art. We examine some of the most expensive bikes you can buy new in South Africa today, and why they command the prices they do.
Buying a Bike26 Jan 2026|Lawrence Minnie
Finding the most reliable scooter for city commuting
They may not be the coolest form of two-wheeled transport around, but the humble scooter is often the entry point for many souls getting into motorcycling. Finding the right kind is just as important as the price when deciding on what to buy.
Buying a Bike07 Jan 2026|Lawrence Minnie
The best month to buy a bike in South Africa
South Africa has some of the best weather for riding and therefore should not follow global trends revolving around weather-related buying and selling time frames, yet these time windows still exist locally.
Buying a Bike06 Jan 2026|Lawrence Minnie
The cheapest motorcycles to maintain and own
There are plenty of bikes to choose from in South Africa, but only a handful are genuinely affordable to own and operate on our roads, and you may be surprised by which ones those are.
Buying a Bike31 Oct 2025|Lawrence Minnie