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It’s not the destination, but the journey, so they say. We provide information, tips and advice on both. MotorbikeWriter has travelled the world extensively and provides tips and guides through some of the best and worst places to take your motorcycle. We look a places to stay, what to see, interesting roads, what to pack, costs of hire and tolls, and anything that is important for the world motorcycle traveler. Read here for our latest travel tips and guides.
Good to See Women make up an ever-increasing percentage of the motorcycling community and there are many events and organizations... Read More
I Apologize in Advance for Talking About Christmas Related Thigs in November If you were to stab a loved one with the turkey-carving knife over a heated argument regarding who builds the best motocross bikes at the Christmas dinner table, would they bleed KTM orange? If the answer is yes,... Read More
Wheelies Are Easy With 690cc Aaaaaaaah! There’s literally nothing I get more excited for than supermoto news! I don’t own... Read More
Casual ADV Riding Ever wish your ‘maxiscooter‘ had offroad capabilities? Maybe it’s time to sell your current ride to pick... Read More
Hop On, We’re Going Out UberMoto is just what you’d expect; Uber for motorcycles. You open your app, set your destination, and within no time your driver (or in this case, rider) will show up just in the knick of time so you aren’t late for your appointment at the... Read More
Norway is removing wire rope barriers from a six-kilometre stretch of road near the capital of Oslo in a win... Read More
The driver of a truck that ploughed head-on into a group of riders, killing seven and injuring several others, is... Read More
Follow the Story Amanda Zito is the person behind the YouTube channel As The Magpie Flies. She recently completed an 8,000-mile trip from her home in Portland, Oregon, to the east coast of the U.S. and back again. She recently posted part one of her journey to YouTube, and it’s... Read More
The Royal Automobile Club of Victoria has long been criticised for being anti-motorcyclist, but now one rider is hoping to... Read More
West Australian riders are being asked to complete a survey on road safety prepared by the Motorcycle Riders Association of... Read More
An Australian record of $A251,000 for a motorcycle number plate has been paid for a New South Wales black and white numerical motorcycle number plate ‘2’. The anonymous bid was made at last week’s Shannons Winter Timed Online Auction. It shows that despite the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus... Read More
The fourth annual Australian Ride your Motorcycle to Work Week next month has been changed to simply “Ride your Motorcycle”... Read More
Canada is the world’s second-largest country with a landmass of 9.1 million square kilometers. This country is located in North... Read More
(Contributed post) Greece is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe and is a fantastic place for a holiday any time of the year. The thriving capital city of Athens is home to some of the most important archaeological attractions in the world and ancient monuments such as the... Read More
(Contributed post) The United Kingdom is a truly unique land, and one that is perfect for touring year round. There... Read More
Are you a motorcycle enthusiast looking for someone compatible? Did you know you can meet a diverse range of potential... Read More
(Contributed post for our North American readers) Few feelings come close to that of the wind blowing across your face as you plow through the country’s routes on your motorcycle. You get to take in the amazing sights and scenery as you ride to an epic adventure. The American dream... Read More
(Contributed article) Dubai, United Arabs Emirates is one of the most visited cities in the world. The beautiful desert landscape,... Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic has sadly claimed the Australian-based Compass Expeditions worldwide motorcycle travel company. A Facebook statement from the company... Read More
Range and recharging times may still be an issue for electric motorcycles, yet it looks like the motorcycle travel industry may become electrified. A few years ago, Eidelweiss Motorcycle Tours in Europe started hiring electric Zero motorcycles, although it appears that is no longer the case. Perhaps they had too... Read More
If you want to ride your bike in Devon, UK, then you are surely in for a great time as... Read More
We don’t usually recommend riders have tunnel vision, unless it’s an unused historic tunnel of which there are many throughout... Read More
Clinton Wood didn’t have a plan to ride around the world — but he did — and that’s how he likes to travel. The 45-year-old cabinet maker and now Postie from Ipswich in Queensland says he has ridden more than 100,000km in more than 30 countries and three continents almost... Read More
By Anthony Joseph* Motorcycles are iconic and versatile vehicles that are loved all over the world. To some, motorcycles equal recreation... Read More
(Article by Mike Ray*) Few countries promise such fantastic motorbiking opportunities as Australia. With endless kilometres of the open road... Read More
Even though you may not be able to leave home during the pandemic, and many motorcycle musuems ae ,cosed anyway, you can still take some virtual tours thanks to Goggle Maps street view. Click here for the virtual tour of the Ducati museum in Bologna, click here for BMW museum in Munich... Read More
There is nothing dead about the amazing ‘dead-end” ride to O’Reilly’s and back on the Lamington National Park Rd in... Read More
New Zealand offers some of the world’s best motorbike roads and a large number of postcard-worthy routes, begging you to... Read More
Extreme Bike Tours will be on a new Himalayan Expedition from 11-25 July 2020 and is offering a 10% discount only to Motorbike Writer readers! This “once in a lifetime” ride that will take you in some of the most remote and dramatic areas of the Spiti Valley (pictured above) and... Read More
Nimbin in northern NSW was the site of the famous Aquarius Festival 27 years ago and remains a unique tourist... Read More
If you’re riding around South East Queensland, chances are you will call in to Esk where we recommend dropping into... Read More
(Sponsored Post) How far would you go to win a fortune? Would you hop stark naked (but sporting a helmet!) on a motorcycle and race against the clock through the Irish countryside? Someone in the sleepy town of Tulaigh Mhór (Tullymore), population 52, has won the lottery, and the town locals have... Read More
(Contributed post) Riders love being on the road, feeling the rush of air around them, and staring at the path... Read More
Aussie rider Linda Norman has published a US road trips guide for other Australian riders after spending several years touring... Read More
After the recent bombing tragedy in Sri Lanka, security has been stepped up and it’s now deemed safe to ride this gem of a destination for motorcyclists. Who better to give us a guide to riding in Sri Lanka than Rohan Sourjah who has written a book about it called “Motorcycling... Read More
Extreme Bike Tours is offering a 10% discount on its first tours of Tibet and Nepal, the Mt Everest base... Read More
(Scandinavia travel article written by Emily Peyton, an avid reader with a passion for writing. She blogs on different topics... Read More
(Sponsored post about JFK Airport parking) JFK international airport on Van Wyck Expressway in Southern Queens is massive with four runways over 5200 acres and a ring road connecting the airport terminals. A motorbike is the most convenient mode of transport to get you to the airport parking lot. Imagine having... Read More
(Moroccan Magic in Dades Gorge. Image: World On Wheels (Sponsored post) There are no methods to this crazy life we... Read More
South America travel article by: Ron Marshall Adventure riding got you down? Anyone confined to the pristine roads and mild... Read More
(Sponsored post from Burma Motorbike Tours) Motorbike enthusiasts wishing to conquer the challenging but scenic tracks of Myanmar, also known as Burma, are being offered a discount on a once-in-a-lifetime journey in 2019 and 2020. Burma Motorbike Tours is offering 20% off their 10 Day Best Trails of Myanmar tour, saving... Read More
Riding South Africa is safe, but you may have to pay the cops $2 for a “drink” if they pull... Read More
A Spanish woman who rode her Ducati Scrambler 15,000km through Africa has been honoured with the Spanish Geographical Society’s Journey of... Read More
(Contributed post) Motorbike riding is a thrilling activity especially when carried out on challenging terrains such as sand and rocks. If you are in Dubai for vacation, shopping and sightseeing are not the only things you can do. Dubai has more to offer for thrill-chasers apart, and dirt bike riding... Read More
Victorian rider Heather Ellis has released her second book, Timeless On The Silk Road: An Odyssey From London to Hanoi. It follows her first... Read More
Elspeth Beard is much-admired among many adventurers. At a time when few women travelled or rode motorbikes, Elspeth achieved an... Read More
(Sponsored post) Each year, tens of millions of tourists visit New York City to take in the sights, experience the city’s melting pot culture, catch a Broadway show, visit one of the world’s leading museums, shop on Fifth Avenue, walk through Central Park, and so much more. In fact, there’s... Read More
(Sponsored post) If we’re being completely honest, bikers are rarely seen alone. Apart from biker groups, you’ll often see a... Read More
Despite a broken wiring loom, Lithuanian motorcycle adventurer Karolis Mieliauskas has successfully competed an epic ride to the coldest place... Read More
What better way to see the scenic Adriatic country of Croatia but with a local couple who have more than 20 years of motorcycle experience! Robert and Andrea Vrabec of Moto Tours Croatia have planned a 2400km ride through their home country which, as the map shows, is dominated by... Read More
The Mary River Valley was almost deleted from our favourite list of places to ride when politicians threatened to flood... Read More
The wonders of the Granite Belt in southern Queensland attracted Gold Coast rider and MBW contributor Todd Parkes. He organised a... Read More
The Granite Belt in southern Queensland tempts Gold Coast rider and MBW contributor Todd Parkes who organised a two-day trip with the help of Monique Krause, marketing coordinator of Granite Belt Wine Country. Click here for the second part of his trip. The region is two hours west of the Gold Coast... Read More
Having ridden the Tuscany region this year with Hear the Road Motorcycle Tours Italy, we can thoroughly recommend one of their... Read More
Contributed post There are so many great reasons to consider taking a trip through Canada. There is the wilderness, mountains,... Read More
Indian-based motorcycle tour company Legendary Moto Rides is offering Motorbike Writer readers a 10% discount on their three 2019 Himalayan tours riding the highest motorable roads in the world. To score the discount, just type in the code “MBW10%” when making a booking. Riders can save from about $A330 to... Read More
The Adventurists must be the first motorcycle touring company to offer tours on monkey bikes and now add tours of... Read More
Charley Boorman rates the 230km road from Hobart to Strahan in Tasmania one of the best stretches of tarmac in... Read More
The most legendary motorcycle tour has to be riding a Royal Enfield to the top of the world in the Himalayas. So that’s exactly what we plan to do next year! Tours with Indian-based Legendary Moto Rides run in 2019 from 1-12 June, 24 August to 4 September, and 5-16 September. The... Read More