We’re already into March, and for Bikeshop Rivonia, it signals another opportunity to spotlight some of the most exciting bikes on the showroom floor—each one waiting (not for long) for the right owner. If anything catches the eye, moving quickly is highly recommended. With Easter sales launching early this March and building momentum into April, the timing couldn’t be better to take advantage of some of the season’s standout deals.
First up, how about a 2006 BMW R1200 GS HP2? This was, if you remember, a hugely stripped-down and lightened standard GS, with few electronic frills. It was, in essence, a large enduro bike and sold in limited numbers, hence the current asking price of R263,990. However, it is a sure-fire collector’s model nowadays, and, if some of them have been used hard, this example seems exceedingly well-kept.
At the complete opposite end of the BMW scale is the mighty 2023 K1600 GTL Exclusive. Huge long-distance ability and comfort, excellent balance and that superb six-cylinder motor that has to be one of the finest pieces of engineering ever seen on a motorcycle. Priced at R319,990 with only 14,964km on the clock, it’s an awful lot of motorcycle for a very reasonable price.
If the GTL is too much for your taste, then there’s also a sea of K1600 GTs and in particular a 2015 K1600 GT model. The same engineering under the skin, but much more stripped back and a hard-to-beat price of R159,790.
Another wonderful piece of engineering exists under the skin of the Kawasaki H2 SX SE from 2020. This is the ‘civilised’ version of the lunatic H2 and H2R, complete with its 1000cc, supercharged engine. With comfort and dynamic handling, this is a long-distance tourer with unbelievable performance, all for R333,990.
If you want something a little more sporty and everyday usable, then there is a lovely pair of European sports bikes. First up is a 2017 Triumph Thruxton 1200 R, with just shy of 20,000km on the clock, selling for R159,990. To say that this is one of the most perfect sports bikes would be an understatement; impeccable chassis, suspension, brakes and engine, combined with drop-dead looks and exquisite detailing.
Then, from Italy, is the 2023 Ducati Monster 950SP. One of the hotter versions of this long-running model, the Monster remains one of the most pleasurable ways of getting from A to B. At R279,990, it’s not cheap, but it is glorious.
Right at the other end of motorcycling is the Harley-Davidson. Traditional to a fault, they offer a motorcycling experience like no other. This one is a 2008 CVO Softail Springer, with 64,418km on the clock and a price of R179,990 on the sticker. It’s a lot of bike for that money, and, if you’ve never ridden one, don’t dismiss it until you have.
Of course, this is just a taste of what’s on the showroom floor at Bikeshop Rivonia. With Easter sales already kicking off and more specials being added right through March into April, there’s never been a better time to make a move. There are literally hundreds more bikes to explore, whether you choose to walk into the showroom, visit the Bikeshop Rivonia website, or browse our ever-growing Bikes For Sale listings.
With fresh deals landing regularly and standout machines moving fast, it’s worth keeping a close eye—or better yet, getting there before someone else rides away with your next bike.
