Our Fleet
We operate a fleet of 18 Honda motorcycles: the Africa Twin CRF1000, Transalp 750 and Africa Twin XRV750. All the bikes are owned and lovingly taken care of by us. We're not shy to say we're big Honda Africa Twin fans. After 6 years of riding these bikes all over the African continent we've grown to love their reliability, great handling and ability to take whatever African roads throw our way. They're not the most powerful bikes but are great fun to ride. We're growing the Africa Twin fanbase with each adventure we set out on.
Some of Our Bikes' Adventures
Western Uganda near Mbale
Great East Road, Zambia
C14 near Solitaire, Namibia
North of Mbeya, Tanzania
Cederberg Mountains
Bloubergstrand, Cape Town
Ouberg Pass, Tankwa Karoo
Near Fish River Canyon, Namibia
Geisterschlucht Cabin, Aus, Namibia
Somewhere in Namibia
Temporary workshop, Kigali, Rwanda
Papkuilsfontein, Karoo
Kigali, Rwanda
Ferry crossing, Northern Tanzania
Kazangula Ferry, Zambia
Fish River Canyon, Namibia
Valley of the Baobabs, Tanzania
Equator, Uganda
Bwindi Forest, Uganda
Valley of the Baobabs, Tanzania
We love the Honda Africa Twin XRV 750. These classic motorcycles are strong, comfortable, easy to maintain and capable of pretty much anything African roads can throw our way. Our guests who ride them leave as fans.
The Honda Africa Twins were everything a person could need to travel the rugged terrain. I own a BMW F800gs, and was still blown away by the maneuverability of the AT and it’s ability to tackle a variety of conditions. Andrew’s knowledge of the mechanical aspect of the bike and riding expertise provided a completely worry free traveling experience.
Ryan
Cape2Kalahari 2017
The Africa Twin – what a bike – a joy to ride whatever you throw at it.
Geoff, Cape2Kalahari 2016
The bikes we rode for absolutely perfect for the trip. Africa Twin! I'm a fan for life.
Will
Cape Town to Vic Falls 2019
Richard Hammond is a fan too ...
Meet Our XRV750 Family
The Honda Africa Twin has a committed global following. Sturdy and reliable, and able to handle any kind of road that Africa has in store; this motorcycle is a fantastic bike for African adventures. Ride Down South’s fleet of 8 classic Africa Twin XRV750s are lovingly named after female action heroes and are looked after like the gold that they are. Our XRV750s have all been bought, rebuilt and ... um, given names - mostly inspired by female action hero characters. We're that fond of them. Here's our cast of heroes:
Trinity
Trinity
Named after: Trinity in the Matrix
Model: Honda XRV750 RD07A
African Adventures:
* Cape Town to Vic Falls, 2016, 4700km
* Cape to Kalahari, 2016, 4200km
* Kalahari to Cape, 2016, 4200km
* Cape to Kruger, 2016, 3800km
* Cape to Kalahari, 2017, 5100km
* Joburg to Kigali, 2018, 7100km
* Kigali to Joburg, 2018, 7100km
* Cape Town to Vic Falls, 2019, 5800km
* Vic Falls to Cape Town, 2019, 5100km
Crofty
Crofty
Named after: Lara Croft
Model: Honda XRV750 RD07A
African Adventures:
* Cape to Kalahari, 2016, 4200km
* Kalahari to Cape, 2016, 4200km
* Cape to Kruger, 2016, 3800km
* Cape to Kalahari, 2017, 5100km
* Joburg to Kigali, 2018, 7100km
* Kigali to Joburg, 2018, 7100km
* Cape Town to Vic Falls, 2019, 5800km
* Vic Falls to Cape Town, 2019, 5100km
Jolie
Jolie
Named after: Angelina
Model: Honda XRV750 RD07A
African Adventures:
* Joburg to Kigali, 2018, 7100km
* Kigali to Joburg, 2018, 7100km
* Cape Town to Vic Falls, 2019, 5800km
Ripley
Ripley
Named after: Ellen Ripley from the Alien
Model: Honda XRV750 RD07
African Adventures:
* Cape Town to Vic Falls, 2019, 5800km
* Vic Falls to Cape Town, 2019, 5100km
Mrs Smith
Mrs Smith
Named after: Mr and Mrs Smith
Model: Honda XRV750 RD07
African Adventures:
* Cape to Kalahari, 2016, 4200km
* Kalahari to Cape, 2016, 4200km
* Cape to Kruger, 2016, 3800km
* Joburg to Kigali, 2018, 7100km
* Kigali to Joburg, 2018, 7100km
* Cape Town to Vic Falls, 2019, 5800km
Dozy
Dozy
Named after: We're not really sure
Model: Honda XRV750 RD07A
African Adventures:
* Cape Town to Vic Falls, 2016, 4700km
* Kigali to Joburg, 2018, 7100km
* Cape Town to Vic Falls, 2019, 5800km