BMW GS Adventure Motorcycles
Coastal roads. Mountain passes. Your own pace.
Explore Cape Town and the Western Cape on a BMW adventure motorcycle. With riding gear, luggage and navigation included, you can arrive ready to discover the Cape on two wheels.
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Choose a BMW GS for your Cape Town stay or a longer journey through South Africa. Compare the motorcycles, daily rates and equipment below, then contact us with your preferred dates.
2023 | 373cc
Lightweight adventure motorcycle for riders seeking an easy to handle bike with a more accessible seat height and plenty of capability for Cape Town and South African adventures
855mm seat height
Cruise control
Quickshifter
Cornering ABS
Traction Control
5-inch TFT
Tire Pressure Sensors
2022 | 850cc
Versatile adventure motorcycle with a lower seat height, ideal for shorter riders seeking comfortable handling and easy touring around Cape Town and South Africa
815mm seat height
Cruise control
Quickshifter
Electronic suspension adjustment
Heated grips
Selectable riding modes
USB charging port
2022 | 850cc
An option for riders who prefer the F850GS for scenic day rides or a longer motorcycle holiday around the Cape.
860mm seat height
80/20 tires
Cruise control
3 Riding modes
Electronic suspension
Heated grips
Height adjustment
2022 | 850cc
Explore the Western Cape on the BMW F850GS Rallye Edition, taking in the coastal scenery and winding mountain and gravel roads along the way
860mm seat height
60/40 tires
Cruise control
5 Riding modes
Electronic suspension
Heated grips
Height adjustment
2024 | 1300cc
Choose the BMW R1300GS Trophy for a day exploring the Cape Peninsula or longer offroad journeys through the Western Cape.
870mm seat height
50/50 tires
Adaptive cruise control
Riding modes
Electronic suspension
Fog lights
Heated comfort seat
2024 | 1300cc
Enjoy the Cape’s coastal roads and mountain passes on the BMW R1300GS Triple Black, with comfort features for longer touring days.
850mm seat height
Adaptive cruise control
Riding modes
Electric windscreen
Electronic suspension
Fog lights
Heated comfort seat
Included equipment
Our adventure motorcycle rentals include the essentials for your ride. We’ll help you select and fit your equipment when you collect the bike.
Cape Bike Hire is run by Mussa in Walmer Estate, Cape Town. From your first enquiry to collecting your motorcycle, you’ll deal with him directly.
Whether you’re planning from overseas or already in the city, we’ll help you choose a bike and organise the rental around your travel plans. Tell us how much time you have and what you enjoy riding, and we can suggest routes and places to explore.
Collect from our workshop, where we can fit your gear and introduce you to the motorcycle. Delivery and collection elsewhere in Cape Town are also available at an additional charge.
Riding experiences
Follow the coastline, head into the Winelands or spend a few days exploring further afield. Our motorcycle rentals give you the freedom to choose your route, stop along the way and enjoy the Cape at your own pace.
Tell us how much time you have and what kind of riding you enjoy. We’re happy to suggest places to include in your trip.
Guided tours
Prefer to explore with a guide? We can arrange guided motorcycle tours with local knowledge and help planning your journey.
Tell us your dates, group size and the kind of riding you have in mind. We’ll discuss the available options and help organise your trip.
Testimonials
From choosing a bike to getting ready for the road, we want your rental to be a comfortable part of your trip. Here’s how customers describe their experience with Cape Bike Hire.
Lebanon
Read full review“My wife and I rented a 1300GS 2024 model from Cape Bike Hire in November 2025 for 1 day. Bike condition was great. Musa was very flexible (returning time of...
Germany
Read full review“Mussa is the nicest guy, goes out of his way to make the rental as easy and enjoyable as possible! Super nice bikes in really great shape with all the...
United Kingdom
Read full review“Cape Bike Hire is the service you want to use for renting a high quality, like new BMW 1300 GS. From beginning to end Musa made it easy for me...
Rental process
Send your preferred motorcycle and rental dates through WhatsApp or the enquiry form.
We’ll check availability, discuss your licence and equipment requirements, and confirm the arrangements.
Get your gear fitted, familiarise yourself with the motorcycle and start your ride.
Rental requirements:
You must be at least 26 and hold a valid unrestricted motorcycle licence issued more than one year ago.
Contact and availability
Tell us when you’ll be in Cape Town and which motorcycle you’d like to hire. We’ll check availability and help you arrange the details.
