Welcome to MSI

The Motorcycle Safety Institute is the leading organisation on Motorcycle Safety & Risk Awareness in South Africa, developing and offering specialised motorcycle rider training and educational programmes throughout the country and beyond.

Our website is a vast source of valuable life-saving Motorcycle Safety and Skills articles and Videos.

We welcome and enjoy working with like-minded individuals and organisations who share our vision for Life on Two Wheels. Many partnerships have been formed over the years.

Read more About MSI and the Founder.

Rider Training

The MSI Urban Motorcycle Rider Course and Skilled Rider Course are offered through our network of endorsed Riding Schools and Certified Instructors.

The MSI Advanced Rider Course is exclusively offered near Durban and Pretoria. The ARC equips the rider for real-world higher-speed traffic and riding scenarios.

Our proprietary Road Captain Course is the only training of its kind in the world, catered to equip Road Captains and Group Marshals to safely and effectively manage Group Rides and Mass Rides. The RCC is offered, on demand, throughout the country.

MSI is the only organisation in Africa, that trains and certifies Motorcycle Riding Instructors, exclusively conducted near Durban. MSI-Certified Instructors enjoy the full support of Riding School start-up and ongoing guidance. Training elsewhere can be arranged if requirements are met.

Read more on our Course Outlines.

Our Objectives

  • Train and inform motorcyclists on safe and efficient riding techniques.
  • Boost training standards by offering valuable resources and world-class assistance.
  • Advocate for better motorcycle safety laws and increased awareness.
  • Analyse and share pertinent data to increase situational awareness for riders.
  • Equip and support riding institutions throughout Africa, fostering safe and mindful motorcycle riding.
  • Develop and refine training material to uphold the highest training standards on the continent.

Change the way you think, and you will change the way you ride – Ride to Live!

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Latest Articles

Read the latest articles on Motorcycles Safety, Skills, and Risk Awareness.

MSI Publications

Our popular Road Captain Guide and Motorcycle Safety Booklet can be viewed here.

Our Valued Sponsors

We want to thank our valued Sponsors for their support in furthering our efforts towards a safer riding experience in South Africa.