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Suzuki V-Strom 650
  • Award Winner 2023
Enduro Bikes and Sport Touring Bikes

Suzuki V-Strom 650

4.8 from 45 reviews

Latest review: If I had known how good these bikes were I would have bought one years ago. To say that these are fun is an understatement, they fill the role of a great all rounder perfectly. I had 2 cruisers, and

  • Build Quality
    4.8 (6)
  • Value for Money
    5.0 (6)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.8 (6)
  • Mileage 23,500 km
  • Noise Level
    4.5 (6)
  • Braking
    4.0 (7)
  • Acceleration / Power
    4.4 (7)
  • Gear Shifting
    4.4 (7)
  • Suspension
    4.0 (7)
  • Fuel Efficiency
    5.0 (7)
  • Comfort
    4.4 (7)
  • Handling
    4.6 (7)
Honda CB125E
Naked Bikes and Learner Approved Bikes

Honda CB125E

4.3 from 85 reviews

If you’re looking for a reliable, cost-effective and light motorcycle to start learning on, the Honda CB125E has won over many fans with its outstanding performance in several areas.

Easy to manoeuvre
Maintenance is a breeze
Fuel efficient with low running costs
  • Build Quality
    3.6 (10)
  • Value for Money
    4.2 (10)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.4 (10)
  • Mileage 6,699.111 km
  • Noise Level
    4.3 (9)
  • Braking
    3.9 (10)
  • Acceleration / Power
    3.0 (10)
  • Gear Shifting
    4.1 (10)
  • Suspension
    3.6 (10)
  • Fuel Efficiency
    4.9 (10)
  • Comfort
    3.9 (10)
  • Handling
    4.5 (10)
  • Engine Displacement124 cc
  • Cooling SystemAir-Cooled
  • Engine TypeAir-cooled 4-stroke
  • Fuel Tank Capacity 14 L
  • Ground Clearance145 mm
  • Dimensions 1094 x 765 x 2026 mm
  • Learner ApprovedYes
Yamaha MT-07
  • Award Winner 2023
Naked Bikes

Yamaha MT-07

 · includes 3 listings
4.7 from 42 reviews

Latest review: Have owned a big litre Yamaha among other bikes and the MT-07 is the best for around town and a squirt through the hills, sounds good too with an Akro. A lot of comments about handling on the earlier

  • Build Quality
    4.3 (4)
  • Value for Money
    4.6 (5)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.4 (5)
  • Mileage 20,625 km
  • Noise Level
    3.0 (3)
  • Braking
    4.0 (3)
  • Acceleration / Power
    4.3 (3)
  • Gear Shifting
    4.3 (4)
  • Suspension
    3.0 (3)
  • Fuel Efficiency
    4.5 (4)
  • Comfort
    4.0 (3)
  • Handling
    4.0 (4)
Suzuki Burgman
  • Award Winner 2023
Scooters

Suzuki Burgman

 · includes 6 listings
4.8 from 38 reviews

Latest review: 2008 Burgman 650. Has cruise control fitted, tow bar, taller Givi screen, heated grips, Givi top box. Have done 40000 kms with no problems. Includes towing a trailer for 8000 kms to central

  • Build Quality
    4.8 (4)
  • Value for Money
    4.3 (4)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.0 (4)
  • Mileage 7,985 km
  • Noise Level
    4.3 (4)
  • Braking
    5.0 (4)
  • Acceleration / Power
    4.5 (4)
  • Gear Shifting
    2.5 (2)
  • Suspension
    4.5 (4)
  • Fuel Efficiency
    3.8 (4)
  • Comfort
    4.8 (4)
  • Handling
    4.0 (4)
Suzuki Boulevard M109R
  • Award Winner 2023
4.5 from 43 reviews

Latest review: Bought mine with 12k on the clock now has 26k. Mobs of power, comfy, I have to start up a STEEP rocky drive and it hardly slips. I researched for 3 years before purchace and am absolutely certain I

  • Build Quality
    4.7 (7)
  • Value for Money
    4.9 (7)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.9 (7)
  • Mileage 6,801 km
  • Noise Level
    3.3 (7)
  • Braking
    4.9 (7)
  • Acceleration / Power
    5.0 (7)
  • Gear Shifting
    4.1 (7)
  • Suspension
    4.6 (7)
  • Fuel Efficiency
    4.3 (7)
  • Comfort
    4.7 (7)
  • Handling
    4.7 (7)
Honda CRF230F
  • Award Winner 2023
Trail Bikes

Honda CRF230F

4.5 from 33 reviews

Latest review: Have owned mine for a bit over 2 years and starts every time with one kick. Has handled all tough terrain reliably and will take just about any abuse you run it through. Good acceleration and well

  • Build Quality
    4.7 (3)
  • Value for Money
    4.5 (2)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.7 (3)
  • Noise Level
    3.7 (3)
  • Braking
    5.0 (2)
  • Acceleration / Power
    4.3 (3)
  • Gear Shifting
    4.5 (2)
  • Suspension
    4.3 (3)
  • Fuel Efficiency
    4.0 (3)
  • Comfort
    4.0 (3)
  • Handling
    4.7 (3)
Suzuki DR650SE
Trail Bikes and Learner Approved Bikes

Suzuki DR650SE

4.3 from 43 reviews

Suzuki proudly states that this highly popular dual-sports motorcycle it just as perfect for your weekday daily commutes to work as it is for ‘hardcore adventure touring.’

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Impressive 644cc engine capacity
Good for long-distance rides
Expensive for a LAMS Bike
Seat is on the high side
  • Build Quality
    4.0 (5)
  • Value for Money
    4.2 (5)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.4 (5)
  • Mileage 113,000 km
  • Noise Level
    3.4 (5)
  • Braking
    3.4 (5)
  • Acceleration / Power
    3.4 (5)
  • Gear Shifting
    3.2 (5)
  • Suspension
    3.2 (5)
  • Fuel Efficiency
    3.2 (5)
  • Comfort
    3.2 (5)
  • Handling
    3.4 (5)
Suzuki DR-Z400E
Enduro Bikes

Suzuki DR-Z400E

4.6 from 30 reviews

Latest review: I bought one of these cause my knees aren't what they used to be. I need it to get around our 10,000 acre farm. Before this I was using a quad which worked well but with farm hands on, I no longer

  • Build Quality
    5.0 (3)
  • Value for Money
    5.0 (3)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    5.0 (3)
  • Mileage 8,050 km
  • Noise Level
    3.7 (3)
  • Braking
    4.7 (3)
  • Acceleration / Power
    4.0 (3)
  • Gear Shifting
    4.7 (3)
  • Suspension
    4.0 (3)
  • Fuel Efficiency
    4.0 (3)
  • Comfort
    4.0 (3)
  • Handling
    4.3 (3)
Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom
4.5 from 32 reviews

Latest review: its only a 900 cc but does me for the riding i do i can sit on a 140 no problem ,at a 120 klm if you open the taps the job gets done , love it handles well ,400klms to a tank full it wont beat a

  • Build Quality
    4.5 (2)
  • Value for Money
    5.0 (2)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.5 (2)
  • Mileage 1,000 km
  • Noise Level
    4.7 (3)
  • Braking
    4.0 (3)
  • Acceleration / Power
    5.0 (3)
  • Gear Shifting
    4.7 (3)
  • Suspension
    4.7 (3)
  • Fuel Efficiency
    4.3 (3)
  • Comfort
    4.7 (3)
  • Handling
    5.0 (3)
Honda CBR500R
  • Award Winner 2023
Super Sport Bikes and Learner Approved Bikes

Honda CBR500R

4.6 from 29 reviews

The 471cc twin cylinder engine Honda CBR500R is compact, durable and reliable for both weekday commutes to work and weekend adventures.

Good all-rounder bike
Top points for comfort
Spare parts can be tricky to source
  • Build Quality
    5.0 (3)
  • Value for Money
    4.7 (3)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.7 (3)
  • Mileage 11,750 km
  • Noise Level
    4.3 (3)
  • Braking
    3.7 (3)
  • Acceleration / Power
    4.0 (3)
  • Gear Shifting
    4.3 (3)
  • Suspension
    4.0 (3)
  • Fuel Efficiency
    4.7 (3)
  • Comfort
    4.0 (3)
  • Handling
    4.3 (3)
Honda Shadow VT750C
  • Award Winner 2023
Cruiser Bikes

Honda Shadow VT750C

4.8 from 24 reviews

Latest review: Really can't fault the bike , purchased mine with less than 10 000 kms on the clock . Factory seat is a little lacking for long distance but a good sheepie will fix that. Personally I upgraded my

  • Build Quality
    4.7 (3)
  • Value for Money
    5.0 (3)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.7 (3)
  • Mileage 9,333.333 km
  • Noise Level
    3.7 (3)
  • Braking
    4.0 (3)
  • Acceleration / Power
    4.3 (3)
  • Gear Shifting
    4.3 (3)
  • Suspension
    4.3 (3)
  • Fuel Efficiency
    4.7 (3)
  • Comfort
    4.7 (3)
  • Handling
    4.7 (3)
Kawasaki KLR650
  • Award Winner 2023
Trail Bikes, Learner Approved Bikes and Adventure Touring Bikes

Kawasaki KLR650

4.2 from 39 reviews

Described as a great all-rounder bike for those looking for a little adventure in their lives. The KLR650 is an ideal way to be introduced to the world of adventure touring motorbikes.

Great bike for long-distance trips
Easy to handle
Highly fuel efficient
Brakes aren't especially responsive
  • Build Quality
    4.5 (4)
  • Value for Money
    4.8 (4)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    5.0 (4)
  • Mileage 13,390 km
  • Noise Level
    3.8 (4)
  • Braking
    3.5 (4)
  • Acceleration / Power
    4.0 (4)
  • Gear Shifting
    4.3 (4)
  • Suspension
    4.0 (4)
  • Fuel Efficiency
    4.8 (4)
  • Comfort
    3.5 (4)
  • Handling
    3.8 (4)
Yamaha TT-R230
  • Award Winner 2023
Trail Bikes and Learner Approved Bikes

Yamaha TT-R230

4.6 from 24 reviews

A reliable, affordable and robust dirt bike for a range of riders. Ideal for handling farm paddocks through to an off road trail. It’s a great bike to start exploring the unbeaten path.

Good top speed
Affordable maintenance costs
Rear drum brakes are weak
Seat uncomfortable for long rides
Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob
4.5 from 22 reviews

Latest review: I only moved to Harley Davidson recently from Ducati. The hard thing I had to face is to find a bike so it was not too much of a culture shock for me. I ended up getting the FXDR and realised the

  • Build Quality
    5.0 (1)
  • Value for Money
    5.0 (1)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    5.0 (1)
  • Noise Level
    5.0 (1)
  • Braking
    5.0 (1)
  • Acceleration / Power
    4.0 (1)
  • Gear Shifting
    4.0 (1)
  • Suspension
    4.0 (1)
  • Fuel Efficiency
    4.0 (1)
  • Comfort
    4.0 (1)
  • Handling
    4.0 (1)
Suzuki GSX650F
Sport Touring Bikes

Suzuki GSX650F

4.7 from 19 reviews

Latest review: I have had bikes all my life from 7years old. Raced on dirt and tarmac. This little suzuki is brilliant. Comfort for me 184cm 90 kg is super. Only thing that I would like is a centre stand. It will

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  • Build Quality
    5.0 (2)
  • Value for Money
    5.0 (2)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    5.0 (2)
  • Mileage 8,250 km
  • Noise Level
    4.3 (3)
  • Braking
    4.3 (3)
  • Acceleration / Power
    4.3 (3)
  • Gear Shifting
    4.7 (3)
  • Suspension
    4.3 (3)
  • Fuel Efficiency
    5.0 (3)
  • Comfort
    5.0 (3)
  • Handling
    4.7 (3)
Yamaha YZF-R3
Super Sport Bikes

Yamaha YZF-R3

4.9 from 17 reviews

Latest review: Looks like a good bike my husband would like it for

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  • Build Quality
    4.8 (6)
  • Value for Money
    4.7 (6)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.6 (5)
  • Mileage 20,261.2 km
  • Noise Level
    3.8 (4)
  • Braking
    4.5 (4)
  • Acceleration / Power
    4.0 (4)
  • Gear Shifting
    4.8 (4)
  • Suspension
    4.0 (4)
  • Fuel Efficiency
    4.6 (5)
  • Comfort
    4.3 (4)
  • Handling
    4.8 (4)
Triumph Bonneville T100
4.3 from 23 reviews

Latest review: There was no separate thread for the Bonneville Street Twin so I put my review in here as T 100 was the closest variant. Street Twin 2017: -the engine is great for real world speed, excellent

  • Build Quality
    4.7 (3)
  • Value for Money
    4.3 (3)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.3 (3)
  • Mileage 8,125 km
  • Noise Level
    4.0 (2)
  • Braking
    3.3 (3)
  • Acceleration / Power
    3.7 (3)
  • Gear Shifting
    4.0 (3)
  • Suspension
    3.3 (3)
  • Fuel Efficiency
    4.0 (3)
  • Comfort
    3.3 (3)
  • Handling
    4.3 (3)
Honda VFR800
Sport Touring Bikes

Honda VFR800

4.8 from 16 reviews

Latest review: Massive VFR fan still got a 88 model and 94 model both 750 tried a few more manufacture's in the sport tourer category still come back to the Honda bought a 2015 model 800 can't not fault it the

Kawasaki Ninja 650
Naked Bikes and Sport Touring Bikes

Kawasaki Ninja 650

 · includes 3 listings
4.6 from 17 reviews

Latest review: Didn't get my licence until I was 72 and started on a Yamaha VStar 950, too big! Then sized down to a Kawasaki 650 Vulcan S. Good for touring but wanted something a bit more flexible for tackling the

  • Build Quality
    4.7 (3)
  • Value for Money
    4.3 (3)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    3.3 (3)
  • Mileage 500 km
  • Noise Level
    4.0 (3)
  • Braking
    4.5 (2)
  • Acceleration / Power
    5.0 (2)
  • Gear Shifting
    5.0 (2)
  • Suspension
    4.0 (2)
  • Fuel Efficiency
    4.0 (2)
  • Comfort
    5.0 (2)
  • Handling
    4.5 (2)
Harley-Davidson Sportster
Cruiser Bikes

Harley-Davidson Sportster

 · includes 7 listings
3.9 from 31 reviews

Latest review: I love my roadster, I service regularly every 4000-6000km and keep changed primary oil changed every 9000km coz I believe the often I service then better for my engine. I had this bike for 5 years

  • Build Quality
    4.3 (3)
  • Value for Money
    3.7 (3)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.3 (3)
  • Mileage 13,666.667 km
  • Noise Level
    3.3 (3)
  • Braking
    3.7 (3)
  • Acceleration / Power
    4.7 (3)
  • Gear Shifting
    4.3 (3)
  • Suspension
    3.3 (3)
  • Fuel Efficiency
    3.7 (3)
  • Comfort
    4.0 (3)
  • Handling
    4.0 (3)
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