After a test phase lasting a couple of years, FIM is proud to announce the first ever calendar for a new series of touring events, named “Adventure Touring”, put together under the coordination of the Touring Commission (CTL) and with the invaluable and essential support of National motorcycling Federations

But what is it all about? The events are motorc...

Honda Quest announces semi-finalists!

It's almost time for Quest Boot Camp to kick off. After having to meticulously work through more than 800 entries, the organisers of Honda Quest True Adventure have narrowed it down to just 40 semi-finalists.

They considered a number of factors. These included applicants' adventure riding track record, their suitability for b...

The classic Motorcycle Club’s 1000 Bike show, which takes place on July 1-2, will be staged at a new venue this year. It is the Germiston City Sports Club in Vimy Ridge Road, Delvillewood, Germiston. The show has been held at the Germiston High School for the past 13 years, but this year the club was unable to obtain a temporary liquor licence for this venue, hence the move to...

It's legendary, it's breathtaking and it's definitely a trip not to be missed!

Perry bikes will once again be leading all customers and friends from Umhlanga or Hillcrest to St Bernard's Peak on our annual and celebrated bike trip through the mountains. Detailed route information can be requested via email, but here is what you need to know in the interim:

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The Great Zimbabwe Rally was held in Masving over the weekend of the 24th t0 26th March 2017 and attracted over 70 entries from Zimbabwe and South Africa, the event was well organized and attended by FIM-AFRICA Vice President , Leisure, Touring and Safety, Environmental Codes where followed as this event is in a World Heritage site and visited by tourists worldwide, a ...

By Roger Houghton

The entry of 15 newcomers is an encouraging sign for the organisers of the 2017 edition of the classic DJ motorcycle regularity rally between Durban and Johannesburg. This popular annual event commemorates the road race between these two cities which took place between 1913 and 1936. This year’s DJ Rally is the 46th of these annual commemorative events.

This year’s DJ Rally will start...

Dear all,

please find attached a letter regarding the FIM Touring events, the new Code for Touristic Gatherings and formats to request the organization of a touring gathering.

Kind regards

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Cher tous,

Veuillez trouver ci-joint une lettre concernant les événements FIM Touring, le nouveau Code pour les rassemblements touristiques et les formats pour demander...

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After the approval of the new rules for touristic gatherings, the FIM is happy to announce that the first event of the FIM International Challenge will take place in El Salvador from 23 to 25 February. Run under the aegis of the Federación Salvadorena de Motociclismo (FESAMOTO) and under the auspices of FIM Latin America, the "XI CONVENCIÓN INTERNACIONAL EL SALVADOR 2017" will gather together passionate riders from all over the American Continent.

Forming the perfect setting for the South African biker community to network and exchange ideas, the South Coast Bike Fest #SCBF2017 is hosting a VIP Presidents’ Meet and Greet evening on Friday 28 April at the Margate Hotel Pool Deck.

“The bike fest is focused on providing a fun environment where people can enjoy quality food, music and all things bike-related,” said event organiser, Vicky Wentzel. “But more than this,...

Over the past few years, more and more women in Africa, Rather lets zero in to Kenya, have started riding their own motorbikes rather than “pillion”. They’re doing it as a hobby and usually to prove a point; whether that’s around solo travel, strength, ability or simply to fulfill a long held dream.

Meet Grace Mwari who...

In their biker jackets, decorated in different club patches and prints representing different biker clubs, about thirty motorcycle riders rode from Sam Levy village in Borrowdale over the weekend all the way to Epworth to pay a visit at the Matthew Rusike Children’s home.

They were well received by the kid...

By Roger Houghton

Russel Taschner’s magnificent, 1913 Clyno motorcycle, which was billed as the main attraction at the recent 1000 Bikes Show at Germiston High School, turned out to be the Best Bike on Show too. The Clyno was also the Best Veteran, Ladies Choice and the Best Bike inside the Marquee with e latter two awards based on a pub...

This mountain bike event was with FIM Africa support..Conservation/ Environment motto "STOP POACHING"

FIM banners were in promenant positions at the start at Lilayi Lodge Lusaka. Each rider received a bumper sticker depicting the FIM Africa logo and the motto Stop Poaching with a pic of a rhino . very nice

It was a very serious three day event 257km through the bush over very tough terrain ending at a resort on the Zambezi river.

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This year’s 1000 Bike Show, which takes place on July 2-3, will cater for a wide variety of tastes in powered two wheelers, ranging from very old motorcycles, such as a rare 1913 Clyno, to the latest range of Triumph Bonnevilles.

This popular, annual show, which will again be organised by the Classic Motorcycle Club, will be held at its usual venue, the...

On the occasion of the recent ASIMOTOSHOW in Parma, Italy, an important meeting took place between the FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) and FIVA (Fédération Internationale Véhicules Anciens). The FIM was primarily represented by Damiano Zamana (Director of the FIM Touring and Leisure Commission, CTL) the FIVA by Palmino Poli (Director of the FI...

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