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Brough Superior RMB01: The Moment a Machine Becomes Art
South Africa's RideFast presents the Brough Superior RMB01 as the rare kind of motorcycle that turns a machine into art, one that stops your scrolling thumb and pulls your face closer to the screen, praised for sculptural beauty that borders on fine art.
RideFast (SA) · 7/22/2026
South Africa: Honda Wing Road Tour Heads to Bikeshop Rivonia in Johannesburg
The Honda Wing Road Tour, running across South Africa, is heading to the popular Bikeshop Rivonia near Johannesburg. At a shop that draws large crowds of riders on Saturday mornings, the event will let visitors get hands-on with the bikes and soak in the community atmosphere.
ZA Bikers · 7/17/2026
Rider Who Rode From London to Nigeria Welcomed by Ibadan's Traditional Monarch
A rider who completed a historic motorcycle journey from London to Nigeria was welcomed by the Olubadan, Ibadan's traditional monarch. The feat of a long-distance tour spanning continents has been warmly celebrated locally, according to local reports.
Radio Nigeria Ibadan · 7/10/2026
A Hyperbike That Looks Like It's From the Future: The Otherworldly Vyrus Alyen 988
South African media featured the Vyrus Alyen 988, a low-volume exotic from Italy. Wrapped in futuristic styling that looks as if it rode straight out of tomorrow, it's a machine built around unconventional technology such as hub-center steering—defying the conventions of motorcycle design.
RideFast (SA) · 7/9/2026
Finally Getting the Bike I Always Wanted: A South African Writer's Story of His Dream Machine
An essay from a South African writer who has ridden hundreds of motorcycles, reflecting on the one that still stands out in his heart. Having ridden everything from superbikes to retro classics to adventure bikes, this is the story of how he finally got his hands on "the bike he always wanted."
ZA Bikers · 7/2/2026
Ducati Scrambler Tested in South Africa — "You Can't Ride It and Stay in a Bad Mood"
South Africa's RideFast test rode the Ducati Scrambler. Known for performance and technology and for constantly pushing limits, Ducati also builds the laid-back Scrambler, described here as a bike "you simply can't ride and stay in a bad mood." The review captures the appeal of a model defined not by speed, but by fun.
RideFast (SA) · 6/25/2026
South Africa's Corse Customs Crafts Icons of the Asphalt
A showcase of custom motorcycles by South African shop Corse Customs, machines that could be called icons of the road. The work reflects the sensibility and craftsmanship of Africa's custom scene, conveying the depth of the region's motorcycle culture.
Wanted Online · 6/25/2026