MBK motorbike transport guide for South Africa
The #bicyclecouriers slogan is ‘where can we send your bicycle today?’. And now it should also include something along the lines of ‘where can we send your motorbike this week?’. Because just as we are the pioneers for boxed bicycle aggregated transport in South Africa, we may very well do the same for motorbike transport. We certainly get enough enquiries for same. Let’s go. This is your ultimate guide to motorbike transport in South Africa. And also a summary of all that we have already written on the topic right here on this very website.
Sneak peak of what’s included in the motorbike transport guide
Contents of this motorbike transport guide include the different route options 123. The cost and mechanics of sending a bike. What types of bikes you can send and how long will it take to get delivered, in other words the ETA. And finally, some insurance options and considerations. Plus, a whole host of practical examples of actual bookings and requests and motorbike deliveries we have recently concluded. There you go.
Know how to send a bike in SA…
ROUTES for sending bikes in SA
From where to where can you send a motorbike transported in South Africa? What are the different route options to get your bike to and from? An overview right here: Motorbike transport in South Africa: from point (A) to (B). Quite simply the main routes N1 (CPT/JHB) and N2 (CPT/DBN) and N3 (JHB/DBN). Oh wow, just look at that. Sending your motorbike is as simple as 1-2-3 from point (A) to (B). and anywhere in-between. You can either opt to reduce costs and fetch the motorbike from our main center depots. Or we can deliver straight to your door, even if it goes up the West Coast to Velddrif or beyond, if you don’t mind the price difference for the personalized service. Speaking of which –
COST to send a bike
What does it cost to send a motorbike for transport in South Africa. The short answer is typically between R2000 and R4000 depending on the route and the timeframe and the size of the bikes. And yes, we can also transport the papers and some accessories, helmets, tires and more. Now you have an option to send a complete bike and kit from buyer to seller. Or when you go on holiday or off on your next adventure! MBK: What does it cost to transport a motorbike in South Africa?
TYPES of bikes you can send
What type of motorbike can you transport or courier? Well, all of them. With sidecars and without sidecars. With and without storage boxes. And the same for roofs like the BMW C1. There are so many options, and we transport them all. Including, but not limited to, motorbikes, cargo bikes, delivery bikes, scooters, vintage bikes, quad bikes and super bikes. If it has 2 (or 3 or 4) wheels, then we can send it. Put us to the test.
TIMEFRAME to send a bike in SA
How do we transport motorbikes? Door to door. Or from depot to depot. In major towns and cities. And the bikes are securely fastened on custom-made trailers and in the back of open or enclosed trucks depending on the size and requirement. Our network of professionals have been doing this for years and same as for the bicycles, our booking system seamlessly integrates with theirs. Allowing the bulk discounts which transpire in a small margin on the retail prices. We simply act as a booking portal, a motorbike transport aggregator in South Africa.
GIT and what about insurance?
Protect yourself with insurance options when sending motorbikes. For normal bicycles we don’t add insurance by default. Because many people might already be covered for GIT good in transit cover on their existing short term insurance policies. But we send thousands of bicycles. And we send fewer motorbikes. So, we ask our third party service providers which do the last mile (and every mile) deliveries to have their own insurance policies where applicable. Safety first, for us, and for you. Do enquire to ensure whether you are covered or not when booking your motorbike transportation.
TEN+ examples of sending a bike
There are so many examples of routes and types of bikes to be sent for different scenarios. Here we have given almost a dozen real-life requests and deliveries for bicycles through bicycle couriers. And this gives you a better idea of what and when and how we do it. Plus, some costs included as well for good measure. Now you know exactly what to expect when sending your motorbike through #bicyclecouriers, because we love transparency (and transportation, of course). Can I courier a motorbike? YES! Here are 10 examples.
MORE resources on motorbike transport
Summary of articles on this topic: Not just bicycles! 7 more things you can send with Bicycle Couriers. And The CMA Motorbike load-sheet to get all your info before booking your motorbike transport. As always when we make use of a network of third party providers and professionals for you bicycle or motorbike deliveries, you must also adhere to their own terms and conditions for effecting the collection and delivery.
And now you can do the same:
Where can we send your motorbike this week?
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