What is a Quad Bike?
An all-terrain vehicle, also known as a light utility vehicle, a quad bike or quad, as defined by the American National Standards Institute, is a vehicle that travels on low-pressure tires, has a seat that is straddled by the operator and has handlebars.
Quad Bike Repairs in South Africa
Gokarts, Quads & Bikes
Address: Shop 36A, Broadacres shopping centre, Cedar Rd, Fourways, Sandton, 1501, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 6 pm
Phone: +27 87 255 2016
Wicked Rides Bike’s & Quad’s
Address: 633 President Steyn St, Wolmer, Pretoria, 0182, South Africa
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 7 am Mon
Phone: +27 73 483 5830
Bushveld Bike & Quad
Address: 26 Industria St, Industria, Polokwane, 0699, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 15 004 0298
Pocketbike SA
Address: 163 Voortrekker Rd, Goodwood Estate, Cape Town, 7460, South Africa
Areas served: South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 21 202 7583
Maverick Motorsport
Address: 21 Gerber Blvd, Strand, Cape Town, 7140, South Africa
Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 4 pm ⋅ Opens 8:30 am Mon
Phone: +27 21 854 6966
No Limit Quads / Big Boy Motorcycles
Address: 44A Van Riebeeck Rd, Kuils River, Cape Town, 7580, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 21 903 5985
How much is quad biking in SA?
2 Guests can be on one quad as long as their combined weight does not exceed 170 kg. Cost is R550 per person (driver) plus R275 per person riding with on the same bike.
Why are quad bikes not road legal in South Africa?
Spokesperson, for the Department of Transport, Joel Seabi says four-wheelers were designed for off-road conditions and should not be used on public roads.
“Four-wheelers do not comply with the South African National Standards for motor vehicles and can be extremely unsafe on public roads,”
Are quad bikes street-legal in South Africa?
Govender reiterated that quad bikes cannot be licensed or registered for use on a public road. Quad bikes are motorized vehicles with three or four wheels and large, low-pressure tires. They are designed to be used by a single operator in off-road areas, not on public roads.
Do you need a license to drive a dirt bike in South Africa?
No motorcycle license is required to drive an off-road motorcycle.
Can I ride a motorcycle with a car license in South Africa?
A light motor vehicle driving license code B is not valid for a motorcycle of any engine capacity. In order to ride a 150 cc motorcycle you need to do the learner’s license test (again) and then the practical driving license test for a Code A driving license.