Is the Hero ECO 150 a good Delivery Bike?
If you've spent any time watching delivery riders work their way through traffic in Durban, Joburg or Cape Town, you must've seen a Hero ECO 150. It is not a…
Scooter or Geared Motorcycle? What Delivery Riders and Fleet Operators Need to Know
Twist-and-go is winning the argument in South African delivery work, and it is not hard to see why. Ask riders what they want and a growing number say the same…
The Great Divide Narrows: Japanese vs. Chinese Motorcycles in 2026
For decades, the "Big Four" Japanese brands were the undisputed kings of South African roads. Back in 2025, a new wave of highly capable Chinese contenders changed the conversation. We…
MSI Collaboration Guidelines
The Motorcycle Safety Institute of South Africa (MSI) exists for one reason: to change the way riders think, so they change the way they ride. Any collaboration, campaign, or event…
My Chaotic First Motorcycle Ride
Here I am, a trembling, wide-eyed sack of nerves masquerading as a human torpedo, still recovering from my first-ever attempt at riding a motorcycle. And when I say riding, I…
Official Statement against Self-Serving News Platforms
The Motorcycle Safety Institute of South Africa (MSI) has, for over two decades, dedicated itself to improving motorcycle safety, rider education, risk management, and public awareness nationwide. Our mission has…