Transporting a motorcycle across South Africa is a specialised discipline that requires precision handling, technical knowledge, and purpose-built equipment. Wise Move provides professional motorcycle transport services engineered for the demands of long-distance travel, varied terrains, and the unique mechanical structure of every bike we move.
Our teams have extensive experience handling all motorcycle types — adventure bikes, superbikes, cruisers, dual-sport, enduro, café racers, vintage and collectors’ models, as well as scooters, quads and trikes. Each class of motorcycle requires a different loading, securing and rigging strategy, and our specialists are trained to identify the correct technique for each build, weight distribution and frame architecture.
Before loading, our team assesses key technical factors: centre of gravity, suspension preload, fairing vulnerability, fork geometry, tyre profile, and any aftermarket components. This allows us to calculate the correct anchor points and determine the combination of straps, braces, or wheel chocks required to stabilise the bike without placing stress on delicate mechanical areas.
We never secure motorcycles by handlebars, mirrors, crash bars or any point that can bend under load. Instead, we rely on industry-standard soft straps, fork savers, swingarm anchors, and frame-safe tie-down systems. These are paired with dedicated wheel chocks, anti-shift floor rails, and vibration-dampening pads to ensure complete stability over long-distance travel.
All our transport vehicles and trailers are configured specifically for motorcycle haulage. Enclosed carriers include integrated E-track or airline rail systems, reinforced tie-down points, non-slip marine flooring, and insulated walls to protect against heat fluctuations during cross-country routes. Open trailers use adjustable rail channels, locking clamps, custom ramp angles, and load-tested anchor bars to secure both lightweight and heavy bikes.
Loading and unloading are performed using hydraulic lifts, low-angle loading ramps, and winch-assisted systems to eliminate risk when handling low-clearance superbikes or heavy cruisers. Each movement is controlled to reduce torsional stress on the chassis and prevent suspension recoil during elevation changes.
For long-distance routes — such as Cape Town to Johannesburg, Durban to Pretoria, or coastal-to-inland transfers — we account for temperature variation, humidity, altitude changes, and road vibration patterns. Suspension straps are tension-checked at calculated intervals, and anchor points are inspected at every stop to ensure the bike remains fully stabilised throughout the journey.
Customers moving multiple motorcycles benefit from our multi-rail and multi-channel transport systems. These are engineered to carry several bikes simultaneously with independent anchor points, cross-bracing, and secure wheel locks — ideal for fleets, dealerships, event transport, restorers, and collectors. Additional gear such as panniers, tool kits, spare tyres, and accessories can be transported in secured compartments.
Before transport, we provide guidance on preparing fuel levels, battery isolation, alarm and immobiliser settings, fork compression limits, and chain lubrication. On arrival, we conduct a controlled, step-by-step unloading process followed by a condition handover with you or a nominated contact.
For precise, technically informed, and professionally executed motorcycle transport anywhere in South Africa, Wise Move offers a service built specifically for the demands of serious riders, collectors, and anyone who values their bike. Every move is treated with the mechanical respect and handling discipline that high-value motorcycles require.
Finding a motorcycle transport company that works to your schedule can be stressful. Maybe you need a motorbike picked up on a particular day of the week. Or perhaps you need to transport in a hurry and only have one day that works for your schedule. Whatever your problem is, we can work to solve it.
We work with a range of bike transport companies that are available any day of the week, including weekends and public holidays.
With Wise Move, you don’t have to ring around finding a motorcycle mover that will work to your requirements. With just one message we save the need for hours of research or countless phone calls. Instead, you’ll get quotes from vehicle movers who are available on the days you’ve requested.
We are one of the most recommended moving companies in South Africa. Our customers are the driving force behind everything we do, and we constantly strive to improve our service based on the feedback we receive.
If you’re looking for a trusted mover, you’ve come to the right place. Our skilled professionals from all over South Africa are consistently rated highly by our customers.
With over 11,030 reviews on our website and a 9.4-rating you can ensure a quality, trusted service.
In addition, our business is rated 5-stars with over 1,700 reviews on Google Reviews.
Over 85% of our service clients have referred us to their families and friends. We are proud to have a stellar reputation in the community and are grateful for every referral we receive.
Wise Move was created to simplify motorcycle transport across South Africa. Our focus is straightforward: provide a reliable, expert service that removes the stress and uncertainty often associated with moving a motorbike long distance.
Once you create your account and share your motorcycle transport details with us, our team takes over. We organise the right specialists for your specific bike, plan the route, and manage every stage of the process to ensure safe, precise handling from collection to delivery.
We provide clear information, transparent pricing, and a streamlined service designed to give you confidence in every step of your bike’s journey. When you're ready, we coordinate collection and delivery at times that suit your schedule.
If you have any questions or need support along the way, our dedicated team is always available to assist. Whatever you need during your motorcycle move, we’re here to make the process smooth, secure, and dependable.
From the smallest rural community to the biggest city, Wise Move provides dependable teams ready to transport your motorcycle and other vehicles anywhere in South Africa.
Once you share your motorcycle transport details with us, our team handles everything—assigning the right specialists, planning the route, and coordinating the logistics from collection to safe delivery at your destination.
If you're managing the move remotely, we can work directly with your family, friends, or employees to ensure a smooth handover, secure loading, careful transport, and professional offloading. You don’t need to be present at either location; our motorcycle movers take care of the entire process to the standard you expect.
That’s a Wise Move guarantee.
When you need to transport a vehicle, we understand how frustrating it can be to expect to pay one price, only for extra costs to add up as the process drags on.
At Wise Move, we’ve done away with all that thanks to our strict ‘no hidden fees’ policy. Whatever quote we give you for your bike transport job will be final, no ifs or buts. We’re proud to offer value-driven moving for you, your family and your business that never takes you for granted.
Our charges are fully inclusive of petrol and any other charges the motorcycle transport process might incur – including VAT, the goods and service tax levied by the government.
If you have any questions or queries about the quote you’ve been given, you can always get in touch and our friendly support team will be happy to help.
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