Motorcycle rims and wheels in South Africa
In South Africa a motorcycle rim costs from about R 1,200 to R 39,000, depending on the bike and the rim type. Aluminium replacement rims for common models usually sit between R 2,700 and R 7,000. For current prices, describe your bike in a request on BlaBlaPrice: the AI looks through sellers' websites and price lists here and shows what it finds.
Approximate prices in South Africa, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Rim type | Price range |
|---|
| Steel or chrome rim, standard size | R 1,200 to R 2,300 |
| Aluminium rim, 32 or 36 spokes (Takasago type) | R 2,700 to R 2,950 |
| Replacement rim for an adventure bike (KTM models) | R 5,700 to R 6,900 |
| Harley-Davidson rear or touring rim | R 4,600 to R 24,100 |
| Forged sport or supermoto rim | R 22,000 to R 39,000 |
Check the fit before you order
A rim has to match your bike exactly. Front and rear rims differ. Listings give the width and diameter, for example 3.5 x 17 inches or 21 x 2.15 inches, and on spoked wheels the spoke count, such as 32 or 36. Measure the old rim or check the handbook before you pay, and say in the request whether you need the front or the rear.
Warranty and standards
Warranty depends on who sells the rim. KTM states that street-legal motorcycles from model year 2025 onwards carry up to four years of premium manufacturer warranty in South Africa. Husqvarna sells factory wheels in 18 and 19 inch rear sizes. Some tyre-and-rim cover products protect rims against potholes and debris. For alloy wheel repairs, the SANS 1158 standard applies: wheels that qualify under a warranty are repaired to it. Ask the seller in writing which cover applies to the rim you buy.
Season and delivery
The climate is southern hemisphere: summer runs December to February and winter June to August. Order in late winter, around August, if the bike must be ready for the summer riding season. Sellers in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria and Gqeberha can be asked whether the price includes delivery to your city.
What to write in your request
Name the bike model and year, whether you need the front or rear, the rim size and spoke count, and the wheel type. Say if you want an original part or a compatible one, and whether a used rim in good condition is acceptable. Add your city and budget. A photo of the old rim, with its size marking visible, lets sellers answer without a long exchange.
BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. You describe the rim in your own words in a chat and can add a photo. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive the request and answer in the chat with their own price, terms and delivery. Your contact details stay hidden until you decide whom to contact. Start from the request field on the home page, or look at tyres, rims and wheels first.
Questions and answers
How much does a motorcycle rim cost in South Africa?
A steel or chrome rim of standard size runs from about R 1,200 to R 2,300, and aluminium rims with 32 or 36 spokes from about R 2,700 to R 2,950. Forged sport rims start near R 22,000. These are approximate figures from sellers' websites, November 2026.
Do I need to match the rim to my exact bike?
Yes. Listings give the bike model, the rim width and diameter, the spoke count and whether the rim is front or rear, so check each one against your bike before you order.
Can a rim be delivered to Pretoria, Durban or Gqeberha?
Ask the seller to confirm delivery to your city and whether the quoted price includes it. Delivery terms are not always stated in the listing, so settle them before you pay.
Is there a warranty on a motorcycle rim?
It depends on the brand and seller. KTM motorcycles from model year 2025 carry up to four years of premium manufacturer warranty, and some tyre-and-rim cover products protect against potholes and debris.
