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Glenn Foley
Big Scoots Rule! The C400 GT By BMW.
Every month, we bother the importers and dealerships, looking for motorcycle news or interesting motorcycles to ride. When we wandered…
January 28, 2026
Deon vdl
QJMOTOR Launches In South Africa.
South Africa is getting a new brand – it’s called QJMotor, one of China’s largest motorcycle makers, producing more than…
January 28, 2026
Stefan van der Riet
Ride the Lightning: Buell Lightning XB12 SS
Back in the 90’s, a mate of ours owned a Buell Lightning. Man, that was quite something - Harleys were…
January 27, 2026
Deon vdl
Honda Brunch Cruise Kicks Off 2026 with a Bang
After a disappointing end to 2025, when the final two Honda Brunch Cruise events were cancelled due to rain, Honda…
January 26, 2026
Deon vdl
SA’s first stand-alone CFMOTO dealership opens in Klerksdorp.
When we heard what this lot was up to, we hopped onto the bikes and took a ride out to…
January 23, 2026
Glenn Foley
2026 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R
Kawasaki’s flagship ZX-10R returns in 2026 with subtle updates. Rather than chasing flashy upgrades, the focus is on refining what…
January 20, 2026
Glenn Foley
Ruche Moodley Rookie Lessons, Broken Bones & Big Dreams for 2026
A year of wild highs and brutal knocks Grit, graft and growth Locked, loaded and ready to launch into 2026…
December 16, 2025
Glenn Foley
Suzuki Motorcycles Back at Redstar.
Sunday, 30 November 2025, saw 60 keen riders on all brands of motorcycle gathered at Redstar Raceway for Suzuki’s Intermediate…
December 2, 2025
Glenn Foley
Ducati Panigale V4 through the Fairest Cape…
Donovan Fourie gets to ride red again... If you’ve been keeping an eye on the pages of RideFast, you might’ve…
December 2, 2025
Glenn Foley
Wing Riders South Africa Names Honda Wing Centurion as a Preferred Supplier.
In a significant endorsement for both the dealership by the Gold Wing community, Wing Riders South Africa (WRSA) has recognised…
December 1, 2025
Glenn Foley
Triumph Daytona 765 Moto2
Number 726 of 765... This is actually the second time that we’ve had the opportunity to ride the Triumph 765…
November 28, 2025
Glenn Foley
Motorcycle Club News: 420 Club’s Final Ride
Our intrepid roving reporter for all things clubs and day events Anton Posthumus is really getting around. His latest adventure was…
November 19, 2025
Glenn Foley
Big Boys Velocity gets beefier: The Cargo 175
You see the Big Boy Velocity everywhere, everyday, from the guy that drops off your lunch at the office or…
February 13, 2024
Glenn Foley
SYM Orbit 150 Scooter
The SYM Orbit 2 is the latest model from Taiwanese manufacturer SYM. It comes with a new, faster and more…
January 8, 2024
Glenn Foley
Elec-trike 800w utility
How’s this jobbie? It’s a 3-wheeled electric utility vehicle imported by the guys at South African Motorcycles. And it’s cheaper…
October 10, 2023
Glenn Foley
The Sym X-Pro 125 Scooter
We had a conundrum at home. The lighties are getting to the age where they need wheels. Mom works, dad…
September 5, 2023
Glenn Foley
The SYM Blaze 200
Get the pizza delivered while it's hot! A while back, we featured the Sym 125 on this very page. That…
July 4, 2023
Glenn Foley
Built Africa Tough: The SYM XS125K
If there is one brand in SA that has established a reputation for rugged reliability (with us anyway), it’s SYM.…
May 26, 2023
Glenn Foley
Alpine MotoSafe Earplugs: Hearing Protection For Motorcycle Riders.
Believe it or not, motorcycle helmet wind noise can exceed 90 dB at typical riding speeds, and remains one of…
December 16, 2025
Glenn Foley
Oxford Oximiser Pro Battery Management Systems from DMD.
Battery reliability is a constant concern for South African motorcyclists, whether it’s a commuter bike left standing during load shedding,…
December 15, 2025
Glenn Foley
CFMoto’s 206bhp V4 Engine…
By Donovan Fourie:We have commented on the recent wave of new motorcycles from China that are now pretty much on…
November 12, 2024
Glenn Foley
Honda’s new ICE Concept, the 75° V3 engine with electric supercharger.
Honda is really pushing the development of internal combustion engines as they unveiled their ICE Concept at EICMA. It's a…
November 8, 2024
Glenn Foley
Struggling with worn out old carburettors?
As technology moves forward and fuel injection takes over from carburettors more and more, replacement carbs or even just carb…
September 25, 2024
Glenn Foley
Motorcycle Chains: These are the facts. What to use for which bike…
Brought to you by: We Sell Parts.Co.ZaThis is much more important than you might think, if you get this wrong…
July 22, 2024
Glenn Foley
2026 Motorcycle Racing Series Is A Wrap!
Photos by Lawrence Paiken/Fatboy PhotographyThe MRSSA hosted their…
December 16, 2025
Glenn Foley
Last Round: ZX10 Masters Cup 2025
Race report and photos by Suzanne RogersRedstar Raceway played host to…
December 2, 2025
Glenn Foley
Redstar Raceway Social Racing Final Round.
Race report and photos by Deon vdl PhotographyRedstar held the final round of the RSR…
December 1, 2025














































