Motorbikes
Good Looks And A Smooth Ride: People Are Digging The Vespa Primavera S
04 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If retro is your thing, this modern take on a 60s era “aspirational life machine” should hit the spot.
At Long Last! The Motorbike Handlebar Wheelie World Speed Record Has Been Broken [Video]
20 Aug 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Finally, we can rest easy, safe in the knowledge that the motorbike handlebar wheelie world speed record has been broken. What a weight off our shoulders.
Rebel Riders: The Scooter Gang Taking Things To The Next Level [Video]
04 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Scooter customisation is such a massive part of this community that it’s taken on a cultural life of its own.
These 1950s-Inspired Vespa Posters Are Very Cool [Images]
04 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Few could have predicted that a small scooter produced in 1949 would become such a cultural phenomenon, and that history is once again being celebrated.
Five Tips To Keep Your Scooter Or Bike In Top Condition During Lockdown
05 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Leaving your scooter or bike idle in the garage, or out on the street, could have some dire consequences down the line.
The Grooviest Limited Edition Vespa To Hit The Market
28 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The latest retro-cool Vespa scooter to hit the market is a limited edition ode to the 1960s.
Scooter Enthusiasts Won’t Want To Miss These Weekend Rides
07 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If two-wheeled adventures, friends, and good food are your thing, you won’t want to miss these upcoming weekend rides.
You Can Now Pimp Your Vespa With These Superb Graphics
11 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
If gold rims don’t sound good to you, you’ve clearly never seen them on a Vespa. The company is reinventing style with their 2020 graphics.
Indonesia’s ‘Rebel Riders’ Resemble Real-Life ‘Mad Max’ [Video]
08 Oct 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
In Indonesia, a scooter is more than just a mode of transport. It’s a lifestyle, a creative outlet, and a form of self-expression.
Outrage As Vespa’s Hometown Plans To Ban Vintage Scooters
10 Sep 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
If you own and drive a Vespa scooter that was made prior to 1999, and you live in Genoa, Italy, we have some bad news for you.
Did This Influencer Fake A Motorbike Accident? You Decide
21 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Another Instagram influencer has been accused of faking photos to get sponsorships and followers on the social media platform.
Very Cool Video Gives You Behind The Scenes Look At The Making Of An Italian Icon
05 Aug 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’ve ever wondered how the iconic Vespa scooter is made, here’s your chance to find out.
Horrifying Video Shows Lying Bakkie Driver Hitting Motorcyclist In Bloem [Video]
12 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
A horrifying video shows a bakkie mowing down a motorcyclist at a traffic light in Bloemfontein. Judging by his actions the next day, the driver of the bakkie has a lot of nerve.
Vespa Is Rolling Out Some Very Sweet Winter Deals
05 Jun 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Winter is the perfect time to get your Vespa tuned up and ready for summer. Don’t have a Vespa? We’ve got you covered.
New Zealand Biker Gang Does Haka For Shooting Victims [Video]
18 Mar 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
Following the massacre of 50 people in a terrorist attack in New Zealand on Friday, tributes like this moving Haka have been honouring the victims.
New York Times Says This 73-Year-Old Italian Star Is “Barely Showing Its Age”
15 Jan 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’re considering investing in some new wheels, and you want something that is going to deliver on the resale market, you’re in luck.
Trouble Brewing In Italy As Mayor Tries To Ban ‘Icon Of Cool’
04 Oct 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Residents of Genoa, in Italy, are ready to do battle with their mayor, after he announced his intention to ban one of the city’s beloved icons.
There’s A Good Reason They Call Steve McQueen “The King Of Cool”
24 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
During the 60s and 70s, pretty much every man in America wanted to be Steve McQueen. Learn a bit about the man and you won’t blame them.
Finally, A Motorbike That Transforms Into A Jet Ski [Video]
21 Jan 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Is it a motorbike? Is it a jetksi? No, it’s an ugly amalgamation of the two that’s sure to cost more than it’s worth.
Radical Footage Of Local Cop Shooting At Car From Motorbike [Video]
04 Dec 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Check out this cop as he chases down a suspect in Pretoria North – guns blazing. It’s quite surreal.
Motorcyclist In Intensive Care After This Guy Swerved To Knock Them Over [Video]
21 Oct 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
And all the motorist could say was “I don’t care” while muttering something about yellow lines.
The Poms Are Quite Excited About Cape Town’s Black Motorbike Clubs [Video]
16 Jul 2015 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It seems our friends over on Mud Island have noticed the increase of black motorbike clubs in our country and sent some of their reporters to spend a day with the Bravehearts.
Everything You Need To Know About The Bandidos Biker Gang
19 May 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
It would be wise not to mess with biker gangs in general but the Bandidos, one of the three gangs from Sunday’s shootout, are amongst the most feared in the world.
Motorbike Wheelie Crash Caught On Camera [Video]
11 Feb 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
It’s kind of embarrassing when your epic fail gets caught on two separate cameras. This wannabe Evel Knievel can count himself lucky he came out alive.
Owning A Supercar Is Not As Difficult As You May Think
29 Sep 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Dreaming of cruising around town in a gorgeous supercar? Acquiring that dream vehicle is not as difficult as you may think.
257km/h On A Motorbike [Video]
21 May 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
So whilst you conjure up an image of yourself ripping up the tarmac in your tight, black leather, wearing your metal-studded boots and with that Marlboro Red dangling between your lips – take a look at this video and see how a true rider does it at dare-devil speed
Anti-Prawn: The Invisible Bike Helmet Has Arrived And It’s Incredible [VIDEO]
11 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s true, the bike helmet does take some of the open-air appeal away from biking – but it may not have to be that way for much longer, as two women in Sweden have come up with an ingenious solution. It’s an inflatable bike helmet. When you don’t need it, it’s stowed away under you neck. When your precious head is hurtling towards the ground, it self-inflates, thus saving your life.
Remember When Those Bikers Approached That Range Rover? This Is What Happened Afterwards [VIDEO]
24 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Remember that story we posted about the bikers who chased down a Ranger Rover and beat up the driver? We have some new footage that reveals just what happened when the driver got a stuck in traffic. There’s some hectic footage of the guy being dragged out of the car and beaten up, but what’s really interesting is the emerging story of an undercover cop who, in a bid to remain undercover, got involved in the carnage himself.
When Hard-Core Street Bikers Clash [VIDEO]
01 Oct 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 13 Comments
A tip for survival, don’t piss off a biker, and definitely don’t piss off a whole mob of bikers! One way to piss off a biker is to mess with his ride. The driver of this black SUV learnt that the hard way when he was involved in minor fender bender with a motorcyclist taking part in the annual “Hollywood Block Party” bike rally.
Africa Bike Week 2013 In Pictures [GALLERY]
03 May 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We told you it was going to be crazy, and that’s exactly how it went down. Over 11,000 fans and bike riders road into Margate last weekend for one of the greatest Africa Bike Weeks yet. The Jack Daniel’s photographer was on scene to capture the tattoos, hogs, and snake skin boots, and all of the Africa Bike Week visitors to Margate, too.
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