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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.
UPDATED Jan 7: The Federal Government has announced free ferry fares to Tasmania for motorcycles and cars to promote tourism... Read More
Good to See Women make up an ever-increasing percentage of the motorcycling community and there are many events and organizations that help support getting women to ride. One of them is the Ride ADV Women’s Only Adventure Ride event. Recently, there was a ride from Singleton to Tamworth. According to... Read More
I Apologize in Advance for Talking About Christmas Related Thigs in November If you were to stab a loved one... 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 up the newly updated 2021 Honda X-ADV (if you’re located in Europe, that is). The Euro 5 approved scooterbeast comes with a plethora of new updates such as more engine... Read More
Hop On, We’re Going Out UberMoto is just what you’d expect; Uber for motorcycles. You open your app, set your... 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 seeking release from jail pending his trial date which has been delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. The biker massacre occurred in New Hampshire on Father’s Day 2019 when the Marine... Read More
Follow the Story Amanda Zito is the person behind the YouTube channel As The Magpie Flies. She recently completed an... 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 W.A. The survey is being organised to coincide with their Motorcycle Safety Week in October 2020. MRA WA safety officer Dave Wright says they need as many riders as possible... Read More
An Australian record of $A251,000 for a motorcycle number plate has been paid for a New South Wales black and... 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 America and attracts millions of tourists every year. If you are a fan of coastlines, you will also come across the longest coastline in the world as it shares its... Read More
(Contributed post) Greece is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe and is a fantastic place for a holiday... 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 partners via your web browser? Joining a dating site is a convenient way of introducing yourself to other bikers. Once you’ve struck up a rapport, how about cementing your relationship... Read More
(Contributed post for our North American readers) Few feelings come close to that of the wind blowing across your face... 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 blames their closure on the “subsequent collapse of forward bookings coupled with complete lack of business confidence going forward”. Several other motorcycle travel companies have temporarily stalled or dramatically dropped... Read More
Range and recharging times may still be an issue for electric motorcycles, yet it looks like the motorcycle travel industry... 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 the nation. If you’re a bit of a history buff, or you just enjoy something unusual on your bike trip, check them out. You may be surprised to find that... Read More
Clinton Wood didn’t have a plan to ride around the world — but he did — and that’s how he... 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 and some spectacular vistas, it’s little wonder that many people come to the nation to enjoy the ultimate motorcycle road trip. Recently we’ve seen an explosion in the popularity of... Read More
Even though you may not be able to leave home during the pandemic, and many motorcycle musuems ae ,cosed anyway,... 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 explore on your motorbike. While many people opt to explore these locations by car, we all know there is no better way to do it than on a motorbike. What... Read More
Extreme Bike Tours will be on a new Himalayan Expedition from 11-25 July 2020 and is offering a 10% discount only... 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 the Blacktop Motorcycle Works museum. The free museum and British bike workshop is right next door to the Red Deer Cafe in the main street where many riders stop off... Read More
(Sponsored Post) How far would you go to win a fortune? Would you hop stark naked (but sporting a helmet!) on... 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 the country with her husband, Barry. Aussies Guide to Roadtripping America isn’t a recap of their trips but a valuable guide to help other Aussie riders plan their journey, Linda... Read More
After the recent bombing tragedy in Sri Lanka, security has been stepped up and it’s now deemed safe to ride... 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 with one aim – to help people in their lives and share trustful information.) Scandinavia has a lot of beautiful landscapes that just beg to be discovered. There are hundreds... Read More
(Sponsored post about JFK Airport parking) JFK international airport on Van Wyck Expressway in Southern Queens is massive with four runways... 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 off-road riding in their homeland is often looking to push the boundaries of adventure and themselves. For those who want to step it up a notch, hose down your Husqvarna... Read More
(Sponsored post from Burma Motorbike Tours) Motorbike enthusiasts wishing to conquer the challenging but scenic tracks of Myanmar, also known as... 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 the Year 2018 award. Alicia Sornosa set off on her bike down the backbone of East Africa to raise money for Amigos de Silva. The Spanish non-government organisation provides humanitarian aid... Read More
(Contributed post) Motorbike riding is a thrilling activity especially when carried out on challenging terrains such as sand and rocks.... 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 impressive feat- when she was just 23 years old she embarked on a solo motorbike journey around the world and became one of the first British women to do so.... Read More
(Sponsored post) Each year, tens of millions of tourists visit New York City to take in the sights, experience the... 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 on earth on a Yamaha Tenere. We published an article in late January about his plans and many readers thought he was crazy to ride 1000km across Siberia in temperatures... Read More
What better way to see the scenic Adriatic country of Croatia but with a local couple who have more than... 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 two-day trip with the help of Monique Krause, marketing coordinator of Granite Belt Wine Country. Click here for the first part of his trip. More wonders Day two of my... 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... 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, oceans, and of course, the people you’ll meet along the way. Canada is a very interesting country to travel through, however there are a few things you need to consider... Read More
Indian-based motorcycle tour company Legendary Moto Rides is offering Motorbike Writer readers a 10% discount on their three 2019 Himalayan... 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 the world in a new tourism video. “It’s a country lane that travels up and down mountains … and never stops twisting,” he says. The video is one of three... Read More