thebikebusiness :: Terms and Conditions

Reliable, fun, affordable...

Our objective is to provide you with a reliable, fun and affordable motorcycle. To do this we have to make you aware of some basic rules.

Keeping us out of trouble...

To keep us both out of trouble and the insurance people happy, we need you to have a certain amount of riding experience. We cannot judge your individual skill and experience without knowing you but we have set the minimum age for the rider at 23. You must also have had a suitable driver’s licence for at least 5 years when hiring a bike from us. If you have had a suitable drivers license for less than 5 years, we have to increase your deposit/excess. You will also need a valid international driver’s licence if you do not have a South African one.

Come back smiling...

After your trip we want to see you back in one piece with a smile on your face after a great experience. We also want to see the bike back in good condition and with a smile on its face. No one can guarantee all will go smoothly so there are a number of things to ensure that possible damage to yourself or the bike and other equipment hired from us is covered and there are no financial worries. For yourself it is essential to arrange sufficient medical cover in South Africa with your holiday insurance, preferably in private hospital care. Repair of damage to the bike, equipment and third party is covered by insurance and the excess covered by your holding deposit that we reserve on your credit card at the beginning of the hire period.

No cheating...

The rates are quoted in South African Rands and apply to you taking the motorbike over at our premises with a full tank of petrol and you bringing it back with a full tank. We will calculate the distance travelled from and back to our premises. If we have to refuel the bike, charges for a full tank of petrol will be added. Should we find the odometer has been tampered with we will add 500km per day hire period to the total.

Ask...

We can deliver the bike and fetch it in the Cape Town area if arranged in advance; extra charges may apply. We can also arrange one way hire if requested. Our motorcycles must never leave the borders of the Western Cape Province unless it has been arranged with us in advance. Special conditions may apply.

Paying the price...

We only accept MasterCard/EuroCard and VISA as the deposit. You can pay the rental payment in cash, electronic bank transfer, MasterCard/EuroCard and VISA.

When booking with us you agree to these terms and conditions.

Here’s the summary:

You must be 23 or older
You must have had a suitable driver’s licence for 5 years for our standard terms
You must pay an additional deposit/excess if you have had a suitable drivers license for less than 5 years
You must have an international driver’s licence (if non South African)
You should arrange medical insurance as part of your visit (if non South African)
You must have a MasterCard/EuroCard or VISA card
You must speak to us before doing anything out of the ordinary - we will always try to help