Motorcycle travel news and ride reports: touring routes, adventure riding, rentals and gear, gathered from riders and publishers worldwide.
Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.) and Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) have announced that Dakar Saudi Arabia 2027, scheduled for January, will not be held in the Kingdom following recent developments…
Daniels Wins 2nd Consecutive Championship, Harley Earns Most Manufacturer Points American Flat Track fans enjoyed another competitive season of racing in 2026, highlighted by a fierce battle between S…
Before it was a road, Route 66 was an idea. The idea wasn’t just about transportation or travel; it was about possibilities, about the flourishing of the American spirit and free enterprise. Route 66…
Bridgestone has announced the launch of its new Battlax Adventure A42, a road-oriented adventure motorcycle tire designed for riders who spend the majority of their time on pavement. Set to replace th…
Harley is betting on a bigger international stage, but walking away from one of America’s most compelling racing series could cost the brand more than it realizes. Harley-Davidson has never been shy a…
We're big fans of Kawasaki's touring bikes here at Adventure Bike Rider. In fact, when we set off to discover if we could ride Scotland's NC500 in a weekend, we chose the Versys 1100 and Ninja 1100 an…
As the nights start to draw in and the weather takes a soggy turn, Bridgestone has released a new tyre to get us dreaming about next year’s adventures. It’s the Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A42, succ…
For the most part, an electric car gets shipped the same way as any other car. Same trucks, same drivers, same paperwork. There are a handful of differences, though, and each one can cost you a day or…
Go to West Virginia just to see a bridge? Well, the bridge is a prominent feature at 876 feet above the water. And every third Saturday in October, called Bridge Day, it is open for walking, rappellin…
Yamaha has added some serious upgrades to the basic Ténéré 700. The Ténéré 700 is a bike admired by most avid Adventure riders for its minimal tech,...
This year marks the Canadian Motorcycle Association’s 80th anniversary. For eight decades, the CMA has been advocating for riders, supporting competition, promoting safety, and bringing together...
There’s a bit of a battle going in British motorcycling. No, I’m not talking about aging ex-MotoGPer Scott Redding trying to reclaim former glory by stealing the British Superbike championship...
It’s been another rough fire season here in British Columbia, with a burst of wildfires in the interior resulting in an off-road recreational vehicle ban for southern British Columbia to minimize...
Arctic air and cold fog couldn’t stop this adventurer from his intended destination. I’d left Happy Valley-Goose Bay in early evening. Staying indoors in...
Mexico is a riot for the senses, and straight roads are not included f course I can find a radiator cap for you. Give me 10 minutes. I am a Mex I can, not a Mex I can’t.” Ten minutes later,...
Prevention is key to your bike’s longevity. If you ride in Canada, you hate this time of year. The season is winding down and it’s time to put your bike away for the winter. You’re probably...
Cutting-edge noise cancellation allows you to ditch the ear plugs, if your pockets are deep enough. The question I get asked most when other motorcyclists...
It pays to make the right decisions in the battle of motorcycle versus Mother Nature. The rain was steady. It wasn’t a hard downpour, but that consistent fine precipitation that soaks you to your...
Outlaw Dave has been riding for over 70 years, and has championed the sport of trials in Western Canada for over five decades Trials riding is a niche sport with a long history dating to the early...
Seventeen years after the western terminus of Route 66 was moved 1 mile west to the Santa Monica Pier, the eastern terminus in Chicago has now been moved nearly 2 miles, from the intersection of Adams…
This page gathers motorcycle travel stories: long-distance touring, adventure and dual-sport riding, and the news that affects riders abroad. Headlines come from riding blogs and travel publishers, and every story links back to its source.
Your home licence may not be enough on its own. Many countries expect foreign riders to carry an International Driving Permit alongside their licence, and the permit must cover motorcycles, not just cars. Rental companies can have stricter rules than the law, including minimum ages and years of riding experience. Check both before you book.
Renting at your destination is the simplest option for a short trip. Shipping your own bike can make sense for a long one, but it adds paperwork, customs clearance and waiting time at both ends. For trips of a few weeks, many riders find that renting locally leaves more time for the riding itself.
Weight changes how a loaded bike handles, especially on gravel. Soft luggage, a compact tool roll and layered riding gear cover most trips. Mountain passes can close outside their season and weather changes fast at altitude, so plan the route around the time of year rather than the other way round.
Crossing a border on your own bike raises the same questions as any vehicle: proof of ownership, temporary import rules and insurance that is valid in each country. Carry the original registration documents, and if the bike is financed or registered to someone else, a letter of authorisation from the owner. Rental bikes may not be allowed across some borders at all, so ask the rental company before planning a multi-country route.