Tips, safety insights and stories from the road — straight from the instructors at Bikers Academy.
Close your eyes and recall your last ride in heavy traffic. Imagine the vehicles surrounding you, crowding you, cutting you off. Imagine yourself monitoring closing speeds, reading street signs, noticing and anticipating traffic lights. Then imagine guessing what pedestrians will do, or how slippery that painted line might be. And those drivers with cell phones, […]
History of Suzuki Katana In Japan, the word katana actually means “sword” The Suzuki Katana has a rich and fascinating history, starting with its design as a “Target Design” concept in 1979. This design was later developed into the GSX1100S model and unveiled at the 1980 Cologne Motorcycle Show, where it garnered immense attention. Production of […]
Have you ever wondered which famous people are bikers in Nigeria and if so, what they ride? Bikers Academy found it very interesting to research the different celebs and see what their chosen rides are! Below are 5 Celebrity bikers who love hitting the road on two wheels… 1. Portable Portable rides motorbikes in many […]
There’s no doubt that riding a motorcycle is a joyful experience. But with excitement also comes risk. The truth is that motorcycles are naturally dangerous by nature, there aren’t any seatbelts and there are no protective structures. Besides, motorcycles are far smaller and thus less visible than motor vehicles. Riding a motorcycle is very risky […]
The rampant kidnapping incidents across Nigeria have turned inter-state travel into a scary exercise for some bikers. A few bike travellers have been abducted in recent times by kidnappers who demanded crazy amounts of money as ransom before releasing the victims. This has discouraged some bikers to stay off the road for long journeys. More […]
A couple of bikers in Nigeria have been rendered bikeless as a result of unscrupulous mechanics. The fact is that a larger percentage of bike riders have a limited understanding of how their bikes actually operates, hence, falling into the traps of dubious and unprofessional mechanics. The common trick that mechanics use to scam bikers […]
It is important to understand the difference between a punctured tyre and a tyre burst. When a tyre is punctured, air escapes gradually and the rider can usually notice the change before the tyre becomes completely flat. A tyre burst, however, occurs when pressure is lost suddenly while the motorcycle is in motion, making the […]
