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Motorcycles for rent in South Africa

BMW R 1250 GSA for hire
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BMW R 1250 GSA
from
184 €/day
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BMW R1250GS for hire
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BMW R1250GS
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184 €/day
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BMW R 1200 GS ADV for hire
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BMW R 1200 GS ADV
from
155 €/day
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BMW F850GS Adventure for hire
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BMW F850GS Adventure
from
140 €/day
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Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra CVO for hire
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Harley-Davidson Sport Glide for hire
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Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage for hire
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Harley-Davidson Street Glide for hire
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Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 for hire
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Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited for hire
Free Cancellation

BMW F 850 GS Trophy for hire
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BMW F 850 GS Trophy
from
118 €/day
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BMW R 1250 GS Rallye for hire
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BMW R 1250 GS Rallye
from
147 €/day
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Ducati DesertX for hire
Free Cancellation

Ducati DesertX
from
147 €/day
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KTM 790 Adventure R for hire
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KTM 790 Adventure R
from
147 €/day
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Yamaha Tenere 700 for hire
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Yamaha Tenere 700
from
134 €/day
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BMW R 1250 GSA for hire
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BMW R 1250 GSA
from
175 €/day
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BMW F850GS Adventure for hire
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BMW F850GS Adventure
from
158 €/day
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BMW G310GS for hire
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BMW G310GS
from
87 €/day
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Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin ADV Sport for hire
Free Cancellation

BMW R1300GS for hire
Free Cancellation

BMW R1300GS
from
182 €/day
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Scooters for rent in South Africa

BMW C 400GT for hire
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BMW C 400GT
from
44 €/day
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Sym Jet 200 for hire
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Sym Jet 200
from
46 €/day
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Vespa Primavera 125 for hire
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Vespa Primavera 125
from
21 €/day
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Piaggio Vespa GTS 300 for hire
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Testimonials

Hear it from them

I rented an R1250GSA for 5 days in February. I was unsure where I needed to collect the motorbike from Don but he was very accommodating and delivered the motorbike to my B&B the evening before the rental commenced. I planned to use my own clothing but my luggage did not arrive on the plane with me and did not arrive prior to the trip I planned. At the last minute I was able to obtain a helmet but I rented jacket, trousers, and gloves. Don does not usually hire boots but due to my predicament I believe he loaned me a pair of his own. The motorbike was in top condition as was the clothing which was a great fit and extremely comfortable for the weather here. Through the trip I needed advice from Don who was always available on the phone with answers. A screw found it’s way into the front tyre during the trip and we satisfactorily compromised on replacement after the motorbike was returned. At the conclusion of our trip once again Don was very accommodating about collecting it. My deposit was returned swiftly upon return of the motorbike. I can’t fault the motorbike or any of the equipment or any of the rental process. I would fully recommend Don and his equipment it was a good experience and an enjoyable trip. Yes a full 5 stars!

Tony D

March 7, 2025

Such a wonderful experience. I am an American coming to Cape Town for the first time and by Harley was the best way to see the country by far. All of my friends were asking for rides and wanting to experience the beautiful country by the view of a Harley. Dave was so helpful and accommodating. So grateful for this experience and anyone from the west visiting cape town for the first time wanting to ride a motorcycle, it was a no brainer. Never had any issues with breakdowns, thefts etc. Rode the Heritage and night train. Dave and company provided the best rides, roads and routes to enjoy. Thank you Makani and Dave. Will absolutely be recommending to my friends in the US who visit!

Harrison H

March 17, 2025

From the moment I arrived at GS Africa in Cape Town I was treated like family! They were ready with my motorcycle and quickly, efficiently handled everything with total professionalism. Lee (Head of Rentals) is absolutely amazing and helped me with every detail of my adventure with such care and attention that GS Africa has my loyalty for my next motorcycle adventure in South Africa. My initial check in of the motorcycle was handled by No no (she was completely thorough with her work and got me ready for my trip in no time at all). The motorcycle was in impeccable shape and was a dream to drive (Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Classic). Kiefer (another member of the GS Africa team in Cape Town) informed me that they had just put a brand new rear tire on the motorcycle (which gave me great piece of mind starting my journey). Lee supplied me with awesome routes to take me to some of the most beautiful and memorable places I have ever visited. I just can’t say thank you enough for making a dream come true!

Rubin C

March 28, 2025

just came back from a 14 days motorbike trip through Western Cape in South Africa. We rented motorbikes from HD Cape Town, Redaa was extremely professional, reliable and took good care if us. We made around 3.500km on top quality motorbikes, two 1250 gs and two 850 gs.

Nikola J

March 11, 2025

We have rented the 1200 GS adventure for two days. It is a great motorbike in very good condition. Don gave us very nice routes to ride and practical advices. Don and Mechelle are very welcoming,pleasant and helpful people. We are looking forward to make a longer ride on the bmw 900.

Marcel R

March 24, 2025

I rented a F900GSA for a day and had a great time! Excellent communication from Don before the day made it a very easy and stress free experience. The motorbike was well maintained, in great condition and was all ready to go when I came to collect. Looking forward to renting again!

Stephen S

March 29, 2025

Rented a motorbike for a week to tour the Western Cape late march early april '25. The BMW 1200 GS. Amazing motorbike, amazing area. Friendly people all around and had no trouble during my journey. Bike was in great shape and well maintained.

Sten H

April 4, 2025

Don and his lovely wife are a family owned, very friendly and professional motorbike rental business. Down to earth talk and honest business practice! The motorbike i rented was a spottless GS900 which just came out of service. I was provided with some great route options and some helpful hints for the journey. Wishing them all the best for the rest of the season and hope to do business again in the future. Thank you for some more special SA memories. Yours Alex

A J

March 17, 2025

If you need a rental motorbike in Cape Town then Don's your man. Friendly amenable service with clean well maintained motorbikes. I had an R1250GSA for a couple of days riding Don's recommended routes with a grin on my face. Fantastic.

Chris H

March 8, 2025

5 out of 5 stars for GS Africa! I spent afew days in capetown and discovered GS Africa by chance. Contact via whatsapp was quick n easy and so I endet up with a perfectly maintained BMW F850GS Trophy - I wish my motorbike at home was that good maintained! I did also rent a jacket and helmet for the weekend. the whole staff was super professional and very friendly and welcoming - from first contact during paperwork , fitting and when being introduced to the motorbike I had not ridden before. I can sure say that I will rent a motorbike here again as soon as I get the chance. Thanks to the GS team for having such an unforgettable weekend in RSA!

Julian H

March 24, 2025

Your Questions, Answered.

Hiring a motorbike in South Africa

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To book your motorbike/scooter/quad online all you need is a credit or debit card. When you pick the motorbike up, you'll need:

  • Your booking voucher to show that you've paid the reservation.
  • Driver's debit card, with enough funds for the motorbike's deposit.
  • Driver's valid driving licence, suitable for the rental motorbike category.
  • Passport or ID for the rental company to verify your identity.

For most motorbike hire companies, the age requirement is between 18 and 75 years old. Some of our bigger motorbikes have special age requirements, you can see if that's the case in the motorbike's reservation page.

Companies’ conditions vary. In the search results you will be able to see what kind of licence each motorbike requires. Usually a scooter requires B (car) or AM/A1. Anything bigger usually requires A2 or A.

On average a rental scooter in South Africa costs €50 per day.

Scooter hire in South Africa costs €266 per week, on average.

On average a motorcycle rental in South Africa costs €123 per day.

Motorcycle hire in South Africa costs €798 for a week, on average.

There are a wide range of motorbikes available to rent. Currently we have in stock:

42 scooters available to hire in South Africa.
600 motorbikes for hire in South Africa.

Use the search functionality on the top of this page to take a look at our extensive range of scooters, motorbikes and quad rental deals near you.

You can pay with any debit/credit card - Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, Amex, Discover, Diners, JCB, Unionpay. We use Stripe to process payments, so do not store your card details and never share this information with third parties. ApplePay and GooglePay are also supported.

Yes. The vast majority of our rentals include basic insurance, local taxes and any road fees. You have the option to add 'extras' (ie. One-Way rental, GPS, GoPro, etc) but we'll clearly list any additional costs involved before you book your motorbike/scooter.

In most occasions the maximum you might be charged is the security deposit. If you included Premium Insurance with your booking, then your security deposit will be protected. When you pickup up your rental, our local rental partner will explain the procedure to follow and emergency contact details in the event of an accident - your safety always comes first.

Yes, as long as they meet the rental requirements. Just fill in their details while you're making the reservation.

We work with the largest network of motorbike rental agencies in the world, the Riderly team works with them day and night to ensure we are always best on price in the market. If you found the same rental cheaper elsewhere, get in touch and we'll match their price.

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