Motorcycle Travel

Travel farther on two wheels

Practical motorcycle travel guides covering route planning, overseas rentals, mountain and long-distance touring, protective gear, luggage, navigation and remote-road preparation.

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Planning & rentals

Licences, insurance and first touring trips

Motorcycle Touring for Beginners

Plan a first multi-day motorcycle tour with realistic daily distances, luggage, weather planning, maintenance checks and safer route choices.

Renting a Motorcycle Abroad

How overseas motorcycle rental works, including licence entitlement, IDPs, deposits, insurance, age limits and damage checks.

International Driving Permits for Motorcycles

How International Driving Permits work for motorcycle travel, what they do not replace and why destination-specific checks matter.

Motorcycle Travel Insurance

What to check in travel insurance when a trip involves motorcycles, including engine-size limits, riding activity, medical cover and exclusions.

Motorcycle Rental Insurance Explained

Understand motorcycle rental insurance, including collision damage, theft, excess, exclusions and how reduction packages work.

Europe

Alps, Dolomites, Pyrenees, Scotland, Norway and southern Europe

Motorcycle Road Trips in the Alps

Plan an Alpine motorcycle trip through France, Switzerland, Italy and Austria with mountain passes, weather, tolls and route pacing.

Motorcycle Touring in the Dolomites

Plan a motorcycle tour through the Dolomites with Passo Sella, Gardena, Giau and other mountain roads, plus weather and traffic advice.

Motorcycle Road Trips in the Pyrenees

Plan a motorcycle trip across the Pyrenees with French and Spanish passes, Andorra, weather, fuel and route choices.

Motorcycle Touring in Scotland

Plan a motorcycle tour through Scotland with Highland roads, islands, ferries, weather, fuel and safer route pacing.

Motorcycle Road Trips in Norway

Plan a motorcycle tour in Norway with fjord roads, mountain passes, ferries, weather, tolls and seasonal access.

Motorcycle Touring in Spain

Plan a motorcycle tour in Spain with mountain roads, coastal routes, heat, tolls, fuel and realistic regional itineraries.

Motorcycle Touring in Portugal

Plan a motorcycle tour in Portugal with Atlantic roads, Serra da Estrela, rural routes, weather and seasonal riding conditions.

Motorcycle Road Trips in Italy

Plan motorcycle travel across Italy with Alpine roads, Tuscany, southern regions, ZTL zones, traffic and seasonal route choices.

Motorcycle Touring in Croatia

Plan a motorcycle tour in Croatia with Adriatic roads, islands, ferries, inland mountains and seasonal traffic.

Motorcycle Touring in Greece

Plan a motorcycle tour in Greece with mainland mountain roads, the Peloponnese, ferries, islands, heat and road-surface considerations.

Motorcycle Travel in Turkey

Plan motorcycle travel in Turkey with coastal routes, mountains, long distances, heat, fuel and cross-country logistics.

Africa & Asia

Morocco, South Africa, Vietnam, Thailand and Japan

Motorcycle Touring in Morocco

Plan motorcycle touring in Morocco with Atlas roads, desert routes, weather, fuel, road surfaces and rental or border logistics.

Motorcycle Road Trips in South Africa

Plan motorcycle touring in South Africa with the Garden Route, Cape passes, long distances, weather and practical road safety.

Motorcycle Travel in Vietnam

Plan motorcycle travel in Vietnam with licensing, rentals, road conditions, traffic, long-distance routes and safer alternatives.

Motorcycle Touring in Thailand

Plan motorcycle travel in Thailand with northern touring loops, licensing, road safety, heat, rain and rental considerations.

Motorcycle Touring in Japan

Plan a motorcycle tour in Japan with mountain roads, ferries, rural routes, tolls, weather and rental logistics.

Oceania & long-distance routes

New Zealand, Australia, Patagonia and Route 66

Motorcycle Road Trips in New Zealand

Compare New Zealand’s North and South Islands for motorcycle travel, including road character, weather, ferries and overseas licence rules.

Motorcycle Touring in Australia

Plan motorcycle travel in Australia with long distances, heat, remote roads, fuel, wildlife and route-specific safety planning.

Motorcycle Travel in Patagonia

Plan motorcycle travel in Patagonia with cross-border routes, gravel, wind, fuel range, weather and remote-road preparation.

Route 66 by Motorcycle

Plan Route 66 by motorcycle with rental options, daily distances, historic sections, heat, weather and one-way logistics.

Riding gear

Jackets, pants, helmets, gloves, boots and weather layers

How to Choose a Motorcycle Touring Jacket

Choose a motorcycle touring jacket by abrasion protection, armor, ventilation, waterproofing, fit and climate range.

Motorcycle Touring Pants

Compare motorcycle touring pants by abrasion protection, armor, waterproofing, ventilation, fit and long-distance comfort.

How to Choose a Motorcycle Helmet for Long-Distance Touring

Choose a touring motorcycle helmet by safety certification, fit, noise, ventilation, visor quality and all-day comfort.

Motorcycle Gloves for Touring

Choose motorcycle touring gloves for protection, weather, waterproofing, dexterity and long-distance comfort.

Motorcycle Boots for Touring

Choose motorcycle touring boots by ankle protection, waterproofing, sole grip, walking comfort and fit with riding gear.

Motorcycle Rain Gear

Compare one-piece and two-piece motorcycle rain gear by waterproofing, packability, ease of use and long-distance touring practicality.

Base Layers for Motorcycle Touring

Choose motorcycle base layers for hot and cold touring conditions, including moisture management, insulation and layering strategy.

Heated Motorcycle Gear

How heated motorcycle gear works, including jackets, gloves, vests, power draw, controllers and cold-weather touring use.

Luggage, navigation & technology

Luggage, communication, cameras and remote touring equipment

Motorcycle Luggage Explained

Understand motorcycle luggage choices, including panniers, top boxes, soft bags, weight distribution, security and touring use.

Hard Panniers vs Soft Luggage for Adventure Motorcycle Travel

Compare hard panniers and soft motorcycle luggage for adventure travel by weight, security, crash behavior, weather and repairability.

Motorcycle Phone Mounts and Navigation

Compare smartphone navigation and dedicated motorcycle GPS units, including mounts, weather, vibration, offline maps and power.

Motorcycle Intercoms

How motorcycle intercoms work for rider-to-rider communication, navigation prompts, music, group mesh systems and touring use.

Action Cameras for Motorcycle Travel

Choose and use action cameras for motorcycle travel with safer mounts, battery planning, stabilization, audio and storage.

Satellite Communicators for Motorcycle Touring in Remote Areas

How satellite communicators can support remote motorcycle touring with messaging, SOS, tracking, weather and backup communication.

Motorcycle Tool Kits and Tire Repair Gear for Long-Distance Travel

Build a practical motorcycle touring tool kit with tire repair, inflation, fasteners, spares and roadside troubleshooting essentials.

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