Cheap Asian motorcycles are transforming African cities

The $1,000 boda boda carries a big economic punch


  • by KIGALI
  • 08 15, 2024
  • in Middle East & Africa

At the Haojue showroom in Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, Gaston Kamo dusts the latest model’s ruby-red fuel tank. “With motorcycles you can go everywhere, even muddy roads,” says the salesman for the Chinese manufacturer. The gleaming 125cc bike costs 1.25m Rwandan francs (around $1,000). “Much less than a car,” adds Mr Kamo, gently angling for his cut.

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