Recent data indicate that total annual new motorcycle sales in South Africa are currently on track to reach ~44,000 units. The commercial/commuter segment, under 250cc, accounts for over 70% of total volume, while the leisure/premium segment (500cc+) accounts for the remaining volume but holds the lion's share of revenue and brand equity.
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The commercial sector comprises the burgeoning delivery-bike segment, with low-cost manufacturers accounting for the largest share. More manufacturers are arriving every month, all seeking to carve out a slice of the pie for themselves, but one name still stands tall above the rest: Honda.
Delivery Bikes: Why Small Motorcycles Are Booming in SA
Priced right
Honda is currently the best-selling brand across all segments, and, in a bid to extend its lead in the highly competitive delivery-bike sector, it has cut prices on the ACE125 and ACE150 models.
These bikes come equipped as standard with a host of features not offered on other models and are purposefully built for the rigours of the gig economy. Some of the features offered are:
- USB Charging Port – Charge your device on the go
- Centre-Stand – Ensure balance when loading and off-loading packages
- Digital Gear Indicator - Optimise your fuel efficiency, ride more confidently
- Fuel Gauge - Plan your fuel stops
- Balanced Crank Shaft – Less vibration over time, less maintenance required
For companies where every delivery, service call or customer visit matters, dependable mobility can make a measurable difference to operational efficiency and profitability. The ACE125 is ideally suited to urban delivery environments and high-frequency routes, while the ACE150 offers additional performance for longer distances, higher-speed travel and more demanding daily workloads.
Models and Pricing
| Honda ACE125 | R 23 499 |
| Honda ACE150 | R 25 499 |
*This offer excludes Top-Box and Bracket
Honda offers a 2-Year Unlimited kilometre warranty on all its motorcycles and, in a bid to curb accidents involving its machines, now offers complimentary rider training with every new Honda fleet motorcycle purchase.
In addition, Honda motorcycles feature scheduled service intervals of 4,000km, supporting predictable maintenance planning and reducing unnecessary workshop downtime.
In closing
Whether you're running a small delivery operation or managing a large commercial fleet, the Honda ACE range delivers a practical, proven mobility solution backed by one of the world's most trusted motorcycle brands, and with reduced pricing is now even easier to get a fleet put together that won't break the bank and offers incredible peace of mind.
