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More and more manufacturers are jumping on the small capacity adventure motorcycle bandwagon, in a bid to get new riders into their adventure boots right from the start. We swung a leg over the SYM NHT 125 earlier this year, and soon discovered that it was built for beginners who want a taste of the […]
In 1954 the Sanyang Electrics company was formed in Taiwan to manufacture dynamo-electric lights for bicycles. In 1962 the newly formed Sanyang Industry Co. Ltd became the first motorcycle manufacturing company in Taiwan after entering into a technical cooperation agreement with Honda. This relationship ended in 2002 when Sanyang Motor Co, as it is known […]
We all have a hidden adventurer inside of us, and it just takes a few good stories from a few wise souls to light that fire. But maybe the odds of owning an adventure bike are against you. It could be a tight budget, or the fact that you’ve just turned sixteen and can’t ride […]
Here is an incredible story as told by Brendon Fourie… I had flown many times from Cape Town to Durban. Coming down to Cape Town was one of the best decisions of my life, a city which had given me so much in my formative years. It was always good to go home though, and […]
Article by Bjorn Moriera / ZA Bikers SYM understands that there are different strokes for different folks, so on that note, they have just launched their new Trail Blaze 200 which is the new sibling of the Blaze 200. The Trail Blaze 200 is by far the most rugged model in SYM’s line up and […]
Article by Bjorn Moriera / ZA BIkers For the past month, I have been riding the Orbit II as my daily commute and to some surprise, this little squirt has come to impress me. Gas and go is what these bikes are all about, they are very simple and easy to ride. Scooters are an […]
Nothing elicits a feeling of longing and nostalgia in me more than watching a YouTube clip of bikes and buds on a road trip through an arid landscape. I literally feel the heat, smell the dust, revel in the amber glow of the sunset and live for the African aroma of a “hardekool” fire. You […]
The “EVO” part of this Sym’s title is spot on. The Taiwanese built scooter started it’s life as a 250, and then evolved into the 263,7cc engine which currently provides it’s thrust. In fact parent company Sym are busy with a bit of an evolution themselves. 2018 world wide sales are significantly up, to more […]
Back in the ‘80’s South Africa went through a “petrol crisis”. I was working for a Honda dealership at the time and we would sell upwards of 50 bikes a month!. Bike salesman were order takers, and printed money as bikes flew of showroom floors. The challenge was to get enough stock to meet the […]
Our training partner Synergy Racing Academy explains what are the steps needed to get your scooter license. Here is what he had to say: “Motorcycle licenses are categorized between ‘A’ and ‘A1’, ‘A’ being the license for bikes larger than 125 cc, and A1 for bikes 125cc and lower. We need to mention this as these days […]
It is well known that SYM is the top selling scooter brand in SA and has been for a considerable period. Sales continue to grow steadily, thanks largely to a network of more than 45, fully trained, and dedicated dealers throughout the Country. What isn’t so well known, is that the Western Cape is the […]
Designed to get the best out of city traffic, the Jet 14 is a high-wheeled scooter that stands out for its aggressive yet elegant design. It is ideal for those looking for practical, every day transport, and who want to stand out from the crowd. Just like its SYM siblings, it always seemed to be […]
Safety and comfort are the hallmarks of this brilliant little scooter. Light weight combined with a punchy 151 cc, single-cylinder engine gives lively performance, perfect for beating the urban traffic away from the lights and staying ahead. 16-inch cast alloy wheels front and back give unparalleled stability and security on any road surface and a […]
You said you wanted a commercial bike that was ready for the South African market; we listened, and here is the result; the Blaze 200. Everything you told us you wanted went into the making of this motorcycle and you won’t find a better one at the price. Fantastically economical to run, impressive built-in reliability […]
Sym scooters are designed to take more! We took a long hard look at the Orbit ll and saw potential; potential for a custom-designed delivery bike. We fitted a single seat, which gives more room for a large rear carrier frame, perfect for large delivery boxes. We’ve beefed up the rear suspension to increase the […]
You said you wanted a commercial bike that was ready for the South African market; we listened, and here is the result; the Blaze 200. Everything you told us you wanted went into the making of this motorcycle and you won’t find a better one at the price. Fantastically economical to run, impressive built-in reliability […]
A scooter is a scooter is a scooter, right? Not when you are looking at the Sym Crox 125. Living in the city, you value convenience and practicality above all else but want a dash of style and flair thrown in. The Sym Crox 125 gives you all this and more. We call this an […]
Inner City or inter-city; the urban grind or the open road; the MAXSYM 600i ABS has it all covered. All the convenience of a twist-and-go maxi-scooter plus the performance to keep up with modern traffic and shrink distances; it’s your ideal partner on any road. Powered by a fantastically smooth 565cc engine producing 45bhp and […]
Simon Morton (Online at ZA Bikers) rode 2400km in 10 days at this years #Cancervive Ride. ” I really enjoyed riding #HandSYM on the Cancervive ride. It was very comfortable, even riding long distances and I easily kept up with the convoy of Triumph bikes. The only difficulty was riding in heavy winds. What I […]
Once a year a really mixed bag of motorcycles gather at the Walkerville showground’s for “Stof Skop”. What transpires is a classic “run what you brung“ day of dirt oval flat track racing. Various classes are formulated with no real guidelines for what bike should be in what class. Only when you line up for […]
