7 South Africa Motorbike Tours Worth the Ride

1.Harley Davidson Coastal Scenic Rides (Chauffeured)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · from $94Our pick

Ride behind an experienced Harley chauffeur such as George, Chris, or Jules for about two hours along Cape Town’s Atlantic coast, mountain passes, wine areas, suburbs, and small towns. Expect photo stops, coffee breaks, helmet rental, and a private ride for your group.

“George was the absolute best!!! He was so warm and friendly, and genuinely wants you to enjoy the experience. I felt incredibly safe on the Harley-Davidson with him, and in turn that allowed me to just have fun. We drove along the coast, sRead more”

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2.Full Day Cape Peninsula Motorcycle Tour on a Royal Enfield

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $285

Ride a vintage-style Royal Enfield from Salt River around the Cape Peninsula. Your guide leads you through Chapman's Peak, Cape Point, Simon's Town, Boulders Beach, Kalk Bay, Constantia, and the vineyards, with time for photos, lunch, and optional stops.

“Epic ride around Cape Town all the way to Cape Peninsula/Cape of Good Hope and back. We did mountain passes, off main road detours, highways, and all round scenic roads.”

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3.Private local authentic soweto Moto taxi experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $56

Take a private two-hour tuk-tuk ride through Soweto with a local guide. Visit Mandela House and Vilakazi Street, see Orlando Towers, and add a fire-cooked lunch at Soweto Backpackers. Bungee jumping is optional, and transport to the meeting point costs extra.

“All good, nice to have the opportunity to ask lots of questions about the places we visited.”

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4.Motorbike adventures on a dual purpose motorbike in the Garden Route and Karoo.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $313

Start at The Green Shed Coffee Roastery in Wilderness for a guided motorbike adventure through the Garden Route or Karoo. Brent, Damien, or another experienced local rider provides the bike, jacket, helmet, snacks, and route knowledge. Expect forests, fynbos, wetlands, and far-reaching viewpoints.

“We have used this Company many times....so Professional and experienced and so much fun too!”

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5.2 Hours Morning Ride on a Classic Royal Enfield in Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $42Best value

Set out from RETZA at 9:00 a.m. on a Royal Enfield Classic 500, following either the Cape Town coast or a forest and Hout Bay route. Stop for coffee, ride past Camps Bay and Llandudno, and return in time for Table Mountain, markets, or the V&A Waterfront.

“What a team of enthusiastic people. I was nearby the garage went in to pick their brains … but wow … I was amazed by the crew’s enthusiasm for their work … and boom there I was signed up to a breakfast run. I arrived early and was offered Read more”

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6.Explore Cape Town on 2 Wheels – Rent a Royal Enfield Motorcycle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $99

Pick up a Royal Enfield Classic 500 in Salt River, Cape Town, and set your own route for one to five days. You get one helmet, a full tank, and 24 hours per rental. Riders over 25 with a valid motorcycle license can add a passenger, extra gear, and roadside cover.

“Wanted to go around the city on a bike as I heard a lot about cape town beautiful scenic roads”

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7.Motorcycle Rentals Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $171

Pick up a serviced Harley-Davidson at West Coast Motorcycle Rentals in Milnerton and ride Cape Town at your own pace. Choose a half-day guided outing with Gerhard and a tour guide, or rent for up to 30 days with route help, luggage storage, gear, transfers, and roadside support.

“What an exhilarating experience. They helped me from the minute I arrived. They paid attention to detail and made sure that I was happy.”

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