SHE feels like a princess whenever she rides her bike!
And Wiya “Amachi” Mgobozi from Krugersdorp, and her lovely daughter Chinedu “Amachi Junior”, enjoy the hospitality that others give them.
“When people see me on my bike they stop me to admire it. They say they have never seen a woman riding such a big bike before,” said Amachi.
Q: What bike is this?
A: It’s a 2016 350cc Suzuki Intruder.
Q: When did you start biking?
A: I started riding in 2014. I have a learner’s licence but I am planning to get my full licence early next year.
Q: Can you tell us about your first bike?
A: It was a little scooter called Bad Boy. It got me teased. That was stolen last year so I bought a new 350cc Sam Regal.
Q: Did you give your bike a pet name?
A: Yes, my bike’s name is Genius.
Q: What is the furthest you have travelled?
A: Kroonstad in the Free State.
Q: Tell us about your outfit.
A: I have a Shark helmet as well as pants, vest and high-heeled boots of the highest safety standards. Safety comes first on a bike, no matter how hot it is. If you fall you need to be protected so the right outfit is very important.
Q: What colour is Genius?
A: She is black.
Q: Have you customised her?
A: Yes, I had her pipes opened so she can make more noise. Noise is also a safety feature because it alerts people to where you are.
Q: What else do you want to change?
A: Nothing at the moment.
Q: What about other Mzansi drivers?
Taxi drivers always make way for me on the road. It is only private cars that give us problems.
It’s about time that more women became riders. I know that some people fear bikes because they think they will get killed. They must not be scared of motorbikes, but just be more cautious on the road.
Q: Do you belong to a club?
A: Yes, the Soweto Motorbike School.
