Tag: Industry News
Breast Cancer Awareness With Cancervive
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to mark this important occasion, the amazing people at Cancervive are organising a breakfast run on the 24th of October.
But this is no ordinary breakfast run. First...
Honda Quest 2021: Finalist Announcement
The 28 semi-finalists were put through their paces during an extensive 3-day bootcamp which tested them on various tasks that involved more than just riding a bike.
The selection panel had the arduous task of...
Husqvarna Motorcycles South Africa Welcomes New Race Technician
Husqvarna motorcycles SA wishes to welcome Junior “Pritchard” Ngwenya onboard as their esteemed race technician. Junior has been working within the dealer network for the past 15 years and has come on board as...
Report: Ride for Real Heroes (2nd Oct 2021)
Hero South Africa, in partnership with Hero Bryanston, was thrilled to be chosen to take part in an important Hero MotoCorp initiative called ‘Ride for Real Heroes’. This initiative is dedicated to supporting ‘Real...
Hero MotoCorp: Green Initiative
We all should know by now how vast the Indian motorcycle market is and the mind-boggling numbers of motorcycles that are sold there every year. In 2011, total motorcycle sales were in the region...
Biker’s Warehouse Turns 15 In Style
For 15 years, Biker’s Warehouse in Northriding has been catering to the increasingly demanding needs of motorcyclists in Johannesburg.
On the 1st October 2006, a small but well-stocked motorcycle store opened its doors for business,...
BMW Motorrad Centurion October Fair
BMW Motorrad has always hosted brilliant events for owners and fans alike and its dealers are no different.
Bavarian BMW recently completed a move from its old home to a sparkling new facility in Centurion...
KTM Ultimate Duke Rider Finalists Show Their Mettle In Austria
The digitally-led 2021 ULTIMATE DUKE RIDER campaign asked riders to show the world why they deserved the title by uploading a maximum of 4 photos or videos on social media and starting your caption...
Introducing ZA Bikers Buyers Guide
At ZA Bikers we are constantly innovating new ideas to assist our site visitors with researching their next motorcycle purchase. In summary, we've taken the original 'Static' Buyers Guide concept found at the back...
Fire It Up! Flea Market Sale 25th and 26th of September
If you are looking for that finishing touch for your restoration or rebuild, or even inspiration to start a project, then Fire It Up! has the solution for you.
On the 25th and 26th September...
Fire It Up! Ride In & Cash Out
Fire it Up! has always been known for offering the best trade-in and cash prices when selling your motorcycle. Now, with the expansion of the Fire It Up! dealer network to new stores in...
Honda Quest: True Adventure with the new 2021 Africa Twin!
The wait is finally over. Call to entries for the much-anticipated Honda Quest 2021 will officially open on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.
South Africa boasts some of the most spectacular landscapes in the world. The...
Yamaha SA Lends a Hand in Eradicating Period Poverty
In response to the outcry of young girls missing school due to the lack of sanitary towels, Yamaha SA collaborated with staff and customers to play a vital role in eradicating period poverty. Timed...
Fire it Up Events w/e Sunday September 19th
Watching a dynamometer (or ‘dyno’ to give it its popular name) in action, with a motorcycle being revved to its maximum in a closed space, is something everyone has to witness at least once...
GS Trophy 2022 Qualifier South Africa – Day 3. Team SA is announced!
After the activity of the first full day of Qualifier action on Friday, the competitors were keen to catch up on some sleep ahead of another busy schedule on the final day. Just after...
Ducati Opens New Store in Sandton
Ducati South Africa has completed its commitment to bring the iconic Italian brand back up to full strength in the country with the opening of its Sandton, Johannesburg, branch.
When Jos Matthysen took over the Ducati...
Monster Energy Triple Threat – Online Dirt Bike Video Competition
LW Mag and Monster Energy are excited to announce the debut of the Monster Energy Triple Threat online Dirt Bike video competition, in association with Yamaha South Africa, Liqui Moly SA, Leatt and PlayStation/ Supercross 4.
Calling all Dirt Bike Riders – beginner to pro...
LIQUI MOLY: SPRING FLING – PIMP YOUR RIDE FOR THE SUMMER COMPETITION
We have hopefully seen the last throes of what has been a particularly severe winter. Snow in Cape Town! Who would have thought? When we wake up to blue skies and warm weather, riding...
RAD KTM plans monthly events and weekends away for all KTM owners
The best dealerships are realising that it is no longer enough to simply sell motorcycles: they have to work hard to involve their community of customers in other ways.
RAD KTM at the top of...
Cancervive Bike Raffle is a Huge Success
When Giney McIntyre decided to donate her beloved pink Harley Davidson Sportster to raise funds for the Cancervive Organisation, she can’t have known how fantastically successful it would be.
Sadly, Giney did not live to...
Customers at Fire It Up! Get Their Own Welcome Evening
When you buy a motorcycle at Fire It Up!, you are not simply taking possession of a new means of transport, you are also joining a community of fellow motorcyclists who are not only...
Report: Suzuki Weekend Away – 10th Anniversary
For 10 years, the Suzuki Weekend Away has been one of the best, if not the best, single make social weekends anywhere in South Africa.
Organised by Suzuki South Africa for their loyal customers and...
Motul Launches New Formula 300V at 24h of Le Mans
In the world of elite motorsports, one name has been synonymous with success for the last 50 years – Motul 300V. This fully synthetic, best-in-class lubricant embodies Motul’s commitment to continuous innovation in pursuit...
Husqvarna Norden 901 – the wait is finally over
Husqvarna is a truly iconic brand. Their logo, a gun sight atop a gun barrel, pays homage to their origins as a Swedish musket manufacturer way back in 1689. They built their first motorcycle...
Cancervive “Pink Harley” Bike Raffle!
All charity is good but, as motorcyclists, there are charities that really deserve our support. Cancervive is one of those charities.
Cancervive was founded in 2011 by a group of female cancer survivors to address...
World of Motorcycles is Now an Authorised Suzuki Dealer
When World of Motorcycles opened its doors in Centurion a couple of years ago, many wondered at the title, given that they were solely the official Ducati dealer for South Africa. As time has...
Yamaha South Africa Celebrates Women’s Month 2021
The 9th of August 1956, saw the revolutionary stand that 2000 women took by marching to the Union Buildings to protest against unjust pass laws. Despite a lifetime of victories, women today still experience...
Triumph Opens New Store in Pretoria
Triumph South Africa is continuing its success story by opening a new, dedicated showroom in Pretoria. This follows the opening of the Cape Town branch last year.
The new store, conveniently situated in Hatfield, at...
Revealed: The BMW R18 Transcontinental and R18 B
BMW Motorrad has just rolled out the next models in the gradually expanding R18 range: the R18 Transcontinental tourer, and the R18 B bagger. If there was any doubt whether the R18 was a...
Is there a New Motorcyclist in Town?
The motorcycling scene in South Africa has changed over the last 40 years. We’ve all told stories about how the bike sheds at school used to be full of 50cc motorbikes that we as...
Fire It Up! Announces their all-new Product Offering
While every racer will agree with the statement it applies to business. In the small but highly competitive motorcycle industry, all fighting over the same stock and customers the race has never been tighter.
Since...
The New XACT PRO 6500 Cartridge Easily Upgraded To WP PRO Performance
WP Suspension is pleased to announce the launch of the new WP XACT PRO 6500 CARTRIDGE. The easy & effective performance upgrade is designed to push your motocross skills on a new level while...
Triumph Enters the MX and Enduro Market
Development of a brand new range of MX and Enduro models is underway, with help from two of the greatest off-road racers of all time.
Talk about ‘didn’t see that coming!’
Triumph has today announced that...
Bavarian Motorcycles rebrands and moves to new Centurion store!
BMW dealerships tend to have a very loyal customer base, where relationships are built and maintained through the efforts of the dealer to give the customer the service they deserve and demand. Increasingly, this...
The New XACT PRO 7548 Fork & XACT PRO 8950 Shock
WP Suspension is pleased to announce the launch of the new WP XACT PRO 7548 Fork and XACT PRO 8950 Shock. The updated and improved suspension components for Kawasaki Motocross bikes shine with unparalleled...
Stylmartin Boots Now Available at World Of Motorcycles
It is very exciting for us to announce that World Of Motorcycles in Centurion is now stocking the internationally renowned Stylmartin boot range.
Stylmartin is one of the world’s most ambitious companies in the field...
Report: Even More Ladies Learn to Ride a Motorcycle, Powered by Motul
I’m talking about that wonderful initiative, launched last year by one fast lady, Paige Lindenberg, Marketing Manager of Shelby SA and the sassy blonde, Mercia Jansen, who heads up Motul in Southern and Eastern...
Suzuki reveals new HAYABUSA to an excited audience at Ridgeway Race Bar
‘Hayabusa’, the name that conjures up images of Drag Strips and Top End blasts. The name that strikes envy and respect into the hearts of all those that worship at the Altar of Speed....
Motul is Proud to Support the Second Edition of Ladies Learn to Ride a...
Following on from the success of the first Ladies Learn to Ride a Motorcycle event in 2020, Motul has once again teamed up with Honda South Africa and the ADA Training & Outdoor Centre...
Extended: Liqui Moly South Africa MotoGP 2022 Finals Competition!
ATTENTION: Due to Covid-19 the date has been extended to 2022.
Liqui Moly South Africa is running a competition, whereby you could stand a chance to win a 'once-in-a-lifetime' VIP experience to the MotoGP 2022...
Lift The Covers: The 2022 KTM 300 EXC TPI Erzbergrodeo
The ultimate tribute to the iconic Red Bull Erzbergrodeo, the special edition KTM 300 EXC TPI ERZBERGRODEO is built with the sole purpose to conquer the Iron Giant. With a host of race-developed parts...
The New Suzuki GSX-S1000 to arrive on SA Shores
The excitement continues to grow around the world, more particularly in South Africa with the Worldwide launch of the new Suzuki GSX-S1000 which took place on the Suzuki SGMS portal in April 2021. Our...
Biker’s Warehouse is proud to announce the addition of Kawasaki and SYM to their...
With great success promoting Honda, Husqvarna and Suzuki, Biker’s Warehouse has established itself as one of the largest motorcycle and accessory stores in Southern Africa. The decision to expand their range to include Kawasaki...
Brad Binder Inks New MOTOGP™ Deal Until 2024
KTM’s first-ever MotoGP race winner, Brad Binder, will remain part of the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team for the next three years and will celebrate ten Grand Prix seasons in ‘orange’ by the...
Journey to the GS Trophy – taking everyday South Africans on an extraordinary journey
Motul has always been a passionate supporter of motorcycle endeavours, be it racing across deserts in the Paris Dakar, or tearing up race tracks around the world. So no surprise then to learn that...
Fresh At Dealers: The 2022 KTM EXC Range Is Ready To Master All Extremes
Getting key updates that elevate performance across the range, the updated 2022 KTM EXC model line-up is landing at authorised KTM dealers now. Perfectly mixing cutting-edge technology with enviable handling and READY TO RACE...
Motorcycle Helmet Import Duty Reduces to Zero
Issued by AMID (Association of Motorcycle Importers & Distributors in SA).
Motorcycle helmets (a major piece of safety equipment for motorcycle riders) have been allocated a new import tariff code, by the passing of a...
Fast KTM hosts Adventure Training Guru, Bret Tkacs
If any of you have trolled YouTube for Adventure motorcycle riding tips, you would have almost certainly come across the fellow with the unpronounceable name, Bret Tkacs. I first made his acquaintance on a...
Report: 2021 International Female Ride Day, Joburg Edition
This weekend marked the 15th annual International Female Ride Day (IFRD)—a day that has been shining a light on women motorcyclists, and inspiring up and coming riders, for the last 14 years. Since its...
The Game Changer by Fire It Up!
Craig Langton introduces their new industry-first product offering aptly named: The Game Changer - watch our video interview to learn more...