Okay, so I was telling a friend about my experience at Haojue and he was kind of surprised. He deals with the mechanics and the owner a lot and says he's always had good service there, but had a bad experience with Haojin. Maybe it was an off day 🤷♀ Have asked Haojin about the Evo and they said they can attach a box and you can change the tyres. But I've also been introduced to another bike I really like the look of. Will tell you about it in a follow-up video.
Loved this video so much from Kigali! you gave a lot of insights on those options, I myself saving up for a bike on a budget, literally a beginner so my checklist is a sporty look, at least
Tvs has been leading market in Rwanda over 2 decades but nowadays are losing due to electrical or battery one! , we bought cattle also didn’t last a month 😹
That's great. I've learned a couple more things since posting. That really big 7mil 400cc bike at Haojue - they have a smaller 250cc version for something like 4mil (maybe less, still looking into it) with the boxes on the back. Could be good for touring. There's also a brand called RMC (Rwanda Motorbike Company) which looks nice, but best avoided. They stopped production a few years ago and it's hard to get parts now. You sometimes see them for sale in forums. Let me know what you get :)
Really like your video. I am in the US and helping a friend in Rwanda to buy a motorcycle, he would like to also use it for the taxi business. I am looking into Haojin bikes, would you have any recommendations as to which bike and what engine size? Thank you!
Honestly, I'm not sure. Traditionally they've always been TVS Victor GLX ( I think 125cc), but on Sameer's Facebook they said they stopped importing those in January. I think Rwanda is trying to shift towards electric bikes quite hard. Ampersand is the company rolling out those bikes: www.ampersand.solar/ I don't like taking them because they have such a low back rail. To me the GLX is the archetypal Kigali moto taxi and the design is perfect. But for your friend I definitely think a 150 or 200cc would seriously help to get up those hills with a passenger. I think a 125 would struggle in some areas. Probably best to get your friend to have a chat with other moto drivers and see what they recommend. Just make sure he has a license :)
Hmm. I don't know the answer to that one. You would need to ask the dealership. It probably is possible. You would need to buy COMESA insurance to cover you for driving in Uganda on Rwandan plates. But if you are planning to sell the bike when you get to Uganda, it might put buyers off. I know a guy here trying to sell a car with Burundian plates and no one will take it because it's expensive to switch to Rwandan plates. It seems to be treated as buying an imported vehicle and you have to pay taxes. If you're buying it in Rwanda, you're probably going to want to be selling it in Rwanda.
Okay, so I was telling a friend about my experience at Haojue and he was kind of surprised. He deals with the mechanics and the owner a lot and says he's always had good service there, but had a bad experience with Haojin. Maybe it was an off day 🤷♀ Have asked Haojin about the Evo and they said they can attach a box and you can change the tyres. But I've also been introduced to another bike I really like the look of. Will tell you about it in a follow-up video.
Loved this video so much from Kigali! you gave a lot of insights on those options, I myself saving up for a bike on a budget, literally a beginner so my checklist is a sporty look, at least
Tvs has been leading market in Rwanda over 2 decades but nowadays are losing due to electrical or battery one! , we bought cattle also didn’t last a month 😹
We also have: BYD, YAMAHA, BAJAJ, Sameer Hussein, REVOO...
Where are the Yamaha and Bajaj showrooms?
I'm planning to visit Kigali Rwanda. And buy a bike when I Landed..I so much like this Ur video
That's great. I've learned a couple more things since posting. That really big 7mil 400cc bike at Haojue - they have a smaller 250cc version for something like 4mil (maybe less, still looking into it) with the boxes on the back. Could be good for touring. There's also a brand called RMC (Rwanda Motorbike Company) which looks nice, but best avoided. They stopped production a few years ago and it's hard to get parts now. You sometimes see them for sale in forums. Let me know what you get :)
Really like your video. I am in the US and helping a friend in Rwanda to buy a motorcycle, he would like to also use it for the taxi business. I am looking into Haojin bikes, would you have any recommendations as to which bike and what engine size? Thank you!
Honestly, I'm not sure. Traditionally they've always been TVS Victor GLX ( I think 125cc), but on Sameer's Facebook they said they stopped importing those in January. I think Rwanda is trying to shift towards electric bikes quite hard. Ampersand is the company rolling out those bikes: www.ampersand.solar/ I don't like taking them because they have such a low back rail. To me the GLX is the archetypal Kigali moto taxi and the design is perfect. But for your friend I definitely think a 150 or 200cc would seriously help to get up those hills with a passenger. I think a 125 would struggle in some areas. Probably best to get your friend to have a chat with other moto drivers and see what they recommend. Just make sure he has a license :)
I'm looking to get a bike but on a tourist visa do you think it's possible to register it? and then travel Uganda? Thanks
Hmm. I don't know the answer to that one. You would need to ask the dealership. It probably is possible. You would need to buy COMESA insurance to cover you for driving in Uganda on Rwandan plates. But if you are planning to sell the bike when you get to Uganda, it might put buyers off. I know a guy here trying to sell a car with Burundian plates and no one will take it because it's expensive to switch to Rwandan plates. It seems to be treated as buying an imported vehicle and you have to pay taxes. If you're buying it in Rwanda, you're probably going to want to be selling it in Rwanda.
TVS being India are more reliable for poorer African roads.
Yes, they do have a great reputation.