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PICTURES: Africa’s largest classic motorcycle show returns

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By Michel Bega

Multimedia Editor

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8 September 2025

11:00 am

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The popular 1 000 Bike Show hosted by the Classic Motorcycle Club (CMC) returned this weekend to Greenstone Shopping Centre.

1000 bike show featuring classic motorcycles

A 1974 Norton Commander Roadster is seen, 6 September 2025, at the annual 1 000 Bike Show, featuring classic motorcycles, at Greenstone Shopping Centre. The event, organised by The Classic Motorcycle Club of Johannesburg, is Africa’s largest classic bike show, attracting hundreds of motorcyclists with its curated display of classic motorcycles, displaying them by type and manufacturer. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen

This weekend thousands of classic motorcycle enthusiasts flocked to Greenstone Shopping centre to attend The Classic Motorcycle Club’s annual 1 000 Bike Show.

The event is Africa’s largest classic motorcycle showcase.

1000 bike show featuring classic motorcycles
A classic motorcycle enthusiast browses through the Royal Enfield display, 6 September 2025, at the annual 1 000 Bike Show. The event, organised by The Classic Motorcycle Club of Johannesburg, is Africa’s largest classic bike show, attracting hundreds of motorcyclists with its curated display of classic motorcycles, displaying them by type and manufacturer. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
1000 bike show featuring classic motorcycles
A biker examines an unusual bike. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
1000 bike show featuring classic motorcycles
Motorcycle enthusiasts browse through the Kawasaki display. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
1000 bike show featuring classic motorcycles
Motorcycle enthusiasts browse through the Kawasaki display. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
1000 bike show featuring classic motorcycles
A motorcycle enthusiast examines a MABSA Special Matchless/BSA, 6 September 2025, at the annual 1 000 Bike Show. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
1000 bike show featuring classic motorcycles
A 1966 BMW R69S. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
1000 bike show featuring classic motorcycles
Motorcycle enthusiasts browse through the BMW display. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
1000 bike show featuring classic motorcycles
Motorcycle enthusiasts browse through the BMW display. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
1000 bike show featuring classic motorcycles
Motorcycle enthusiasts browse through the Yamaha display. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
1000 bike show featuring classic motorcycles
A 1954 Vincent Black Shadow. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
1000 bike show featuring classic motorcycles
A Pomeranian named Kai is seen sitting in a backpack at the 1 000 Bike Show. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
1000 bike show featuring classic motorcycles
Motorcycle enthusiasts browse through the BMW display. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen
1000 bike show featuring classic motorcycles
A restored 1980 Vespa P200E. Picture: Michel Bega/The Citizen

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